Federal Bar Council presents Hot Topics in Legal Ethics in 2025 Thursday, February 13, 2025 6:00pm – 7:30 pm Clifford Chance LLP Two Manhattan West, 375 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10001 Reception will be held before the panel CLE Credit info: 1.5 Transitional/Non-transitional CLE Credits in Ethics and Professionalism Our all-star panel will cover three hot-button ethics topics: first, a recent ABA formal opinion on Lawyers’ use of Generative Artificial Intelligence tools; second, the ABA’s Amendment to Rule 1.16 on an attorney’s “gatekeeping” obligations to inquire and assess the facts and circumstances of a representation; and third, proposed changes to the rules of professional conduct related to the use of Outside Counsel Guidelines. Finally, the panel will present an overview of significant recent attorney disciplinary actions. Moderator The Honorable Jennifer L. Rochon S.D.N.Y.; Panelists Prof. Bruce Green Fordham University School of Law Prof. Rebecca Roiphe New York Law School Coordinators Harold K. Gordon, Esq. Jones Day Gege Weinberg, Esq. S.D.N.Y. Federal Bar Council Program Committee Co-Chairs Celeste Koeleveld, Esq. Clifford Chance US LLP Julian S. Brod, Esq. Shapiro Arato Bach LLP In order to register, you must sign in to your Federal Bar Council account. If you do not have an account, you can create one using this link. This program is free for Federal Bar Council Members and $150.00 for Non-Members. For more information about the benefits of membership in the Federal Bar Council, click here. Financial Hardship Policy The Federal Bar Council is pleased to offer a 50% discount on the cost of its CLE Programs to attorneys who are unemployed, who are employed in the public sector or who work for a not-for-profit entity and are able to establish financial hardship. The original application for this discount must be submitted to the Federal Bar Council at least two weeks prior to the CLE Program for which it applies. Please contact the Council for an application form. If you have any questions, please contact CLE@federalbarcouncil.com.