Introduction to Legal Ethics and Contract Law: Drafting, Negotiation, and Client Representation Under the Model Rules
This program provides 60 minutes of Ethics Credit.
A live 60-minute CLE video webinar
This CLE webinar will provide new attorneys with a comprehensive understanding of ethical principles and professional responsibilities in contract law and how these principles and rules apply to contract drafting, contract negotiation, and client representation.
Outline
- Key Model Rules relevant to contract drafting and negotiation
- Rule 1.1 Competence
- Rule 1.6 Confidentiality of information
- Rule 1.7 Conflict of interest
- Rule 1.3 Diligence
- Rule 2.1 Lawyer as advisor
- Rule 4.1 Truthfulness in statements to others
- Ethical challenges
- Protecting client confidentiality and handling privileged information
- Identifying and managing conflicts of interest in contract transactions
- Avoiding false statements in contract negotiations
- Avoiding overreaching and unconscionable terms
- Hypothetical examples
- Best practices for ethical decision-making in contract law
Benefits
The panel will address these and other key considerations:
- What are the guiding ethical principles in contract law?
- What are some of the most common ethical challenges encountered in contract drafting and negotiation?
- What are some effective strategies for navigating the tension between zealous advocacy and adhering to ethical obligations in contract negotiations?
Faculty
Rebekah R. Conroy
Founding Partner
Stone Conroy
Ms. Conroy's practice is centered on complex business litigation, including products liability, RICO, contract and... | Read More
Ms. Conroy's practice is centered on complex business litigation, including products liability, RICO, contract and franchise disputes, as well as the representation of attorneys in ethics proceedings. She advises business owners how to effectively minimize risks and how best to approach and prevail in litigation.
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Donald S. Trevarthen
(Retired) Director, Division Counsel at The Toro Company and (Retired) Adjunct Professor University of Minnesota Law School
University of Minnesota Law School
Mr. Trevarthen retired in 2015 from The Toro Company as Director, Division Counsel after over 25 years of service.... | Read More
Mr. Trevarthen retired in 2015 from The Toro Company as Director, Division Counsel after over 25 years of service. At Toro, he had extensive experience with negotiating, drafting, and enforcing contracts across a wide range of subject matters and business units. Prior to Toro, Prof. Trevarthen worked from 1979-1987 as a Project Engineer for General Motors Corporation in Saginaw, MI and for Tennant Company in Golden Valley, MN.
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