Speaking Engagements

Beyond the Rules: Real-World Ethics in Small Firm Practice: From Time Entry to Trust Accounting: Protecting Your Practice and Your Clients This Ethics CLE, part of a four-part series for practical ethics for small-firm practitioners, will focus on helping lawyers bill ethically and effectively, and cover essential topics including: Understanding Your Ethical Obligations: Dive into the […]

AI, Legal Ethics, and Risk Management–In an era where technology is revolutionizing the practice of law, it is crucial for practitioners to understand the ethical implications and risk management strategies associated with AI implementation. In this program, we will take a deep dive into the ethical considerations that arise when utilizing AI…from technological competence, to

This presentation addresses key areas of risk for intellectual property (IP) attorneys and law firms, focusing on: Effective Calendaring and Docketing: How missed deadlines lead to malpractice claims and disciplinary actions. AI and Legal Ethics: The benefits, risks, and ethical obligations when using artificial intelligence in legal practice. Cybersecurity Threats: Real-world case studies of law

Focused on the ethical challenges in IP law, this presentation covers conflicts of interest, duty of candor to the USPTO, and the consequences of inequitable conduct. Through case studies like *GS CleanTech v. Adkins Energy*, it highlights the risks of advocacy over transparency. The session also addresses the unique role of patent agents and their

This presentation explores the ethical bedrock of Intellectual Property (IP) law, with a specific focus on maintaining integrity in dealings with the USPTO. We will examine the USPTO’s Regulatory Power and the crucial Role of the Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED) in upholding professional standards. A core theme will be the Candor Obligation (37