PastVirtual

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.

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

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