2021 National Conference on Professional Responsibility
by American Bar Association Center for Professional Responsibility
The 2021 National Conference on Professional Responsibility, organized by the American Bar Association's Center for Professional Responsibility, was held virtually from June 2 to June 4, 2021. This annual event convened legal scholars, jurists, and specialists to discuss developments in legal ethics, regulation, and professionalism.
Key topics addressed during the conference included the growing movement for regulatory change in the legal profession and the importance of civility among attorneys. Sessions also examined the proliferation of alternative legal service providers and their implications for client protection funds, as well as the role of bar exams and admission processes in public protection.
The conference featured a joint session with the National Forum on Client Protection, focusing on the role of admissions processes in public protection. Additionally, Tamara P. Nash was honored with the 2021 Rosner & Rosner Young Lawyer Professionalism Award during the event.
This conference was particularly beneficial for legal professionals involved in ethics and disciplinary fields, academics, members of the judiciary, and bar leaders seeking to stay informed about emerging issues in professional regulation and ethics.
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Speakers(9)
Alice Neece Mine
Chair at ABA Center for Professional Responsibility Conference Planning Committee
Alice Neece Mine leads the planning committee for the ABA Center for Professional Responsibility, organizing conferences on legal ethics and professionalism.
Carole J. Buckner
Partner & General Counsel at Procopio
Carole J. Buckner serves as General Counsel at Procopio, providing guidance on legal ethics and professional responsibility issues.
David Luban
University Professor and Professor of Law and Philosophy at Georgetown Law
David Luban is a distinguished scholar specializing in legal ethics and philosophy, with extensive publications on the morality of lawyering.
Elizabeth Clark Tarbert
Director of Lawyer Regulation at The Florida Bar
Elizabeth Clark Tarbert oversees lawyer regulation at The Florida Bar, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and professional conduct.
Erica Newland
Counsel at Protect Democracy
Erica Newland is an attorney dedicated to safeguarding democratic institutions, with experience in legal advocacy and policy development.
Kathleen Clark
Professor of Law at Washington University School of Law
Kathleen Clark is a legal expert focusing on government ethics and professional responsibility, with a background in advising on legal ethics matters.
Lucian T. Pera
Partner at Adams and Reese LLP
Lucian T. Pera is a seasoned attorney specializing in legal ethics and professional responsibility, with a history of leadership in bar associations.
Ronald C. Minkoff
Partner at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC
Ronald C. Minkoff is a legal professional with expertise in professional responsibility and legal ethics, advising law firms and lawyers on compliance matters.
Tamara P. Nash
Special Assistant United States Attorney at South Dakota Attorney General’s Office and United States Attorney’s Office
Tamara P. Nash is a dedicated attorney recognized for her contributions to legal ethics and professionalism, serving in both state and federal capacities.
Event Details
- Date
- June 2-4, 2021
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Audience
- Legal professionals, academics, judiciary members, bar leaders
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending