Our Panelists (two frequent adversaries) will share their expertise on how to manage client expectations and how to respond to angry clients, distraught clients, clients who act like lawyers, and other difficult clients (and adversaries) in a professional manner.

Relevant Rules of Professional Conduct will be reviewed. Panelists will be appearing from separate locations to avoid any physical altercations.

Join us for a panel discussion exploring a variety of positions for attorneys in the New York State Court System, including roles as law clerk, court attorney, referee, mediator, and much more.

Our panelists will discuss the specific job functions, skills required and developed, and opportunities for professional growth. The speakers will also provide practical advice for seeking and progressing in a career in the courts.

*Part of 3 Evening Bridge The Gap

Learn how to avoid some of the most common ethical mistakes that lawyers—especially newly admitted attorneys—often fall victim to. Our ethicists will also cover best practices that should be adopted and implemented by all attorneys, no matter what stage of their careers.

From conflicts to communication, confidentiality, handling funds, and using AI, this program will teach you how to protect yourself, your firm, and your clients.

This CLE program examines special education placements from legal and educational perspectives. It is intended for attorneys with varying levels of experience in special education matters, as well as allied professionals working in the field. The program focuses on unilateral private school placements under the IDEA and reviews how legal standards, educational documentation, and professional coordination are applied in practice.

Presenters will address common issues that arise throughout placement matters, with emphasis on objective analysis, ethical boundaries, and effective communication among attorneys, educators, and families.

Topics to Be Discussed

• Legal framework governing unilateral placements under the IDEA
• FAPE obligations and the three-prong test for tuition reimbursement
• Key case law relevant to placement and reimbursement determinations
• Due process procedures, timelines, and related considerations
• Counseling parents regarding placement options and process expectations
• Intake and evaluation materials, including IEPs and neuropsychological evaluations
• School documentation of student progress and program implementation
• Types of educational data commonly reviewed in placement disputes
• Evidentiary use of school documentation and testimony
• Professional roles and boundaries among parents, attorneys, and schools
• Ethical considerations in attorney and educator interactions
• Case study examining collaboration in a placement matter