Navigating the web of legal ethics issues faced by counsel in today’s legal climate is a challenge even under the best circumstances. For government contracts lawyers, there are a number of aspects of practice and inclusion of the United States as a contracting partner, adversary or oversight authority which makes this process even more complicated. These issues can arise in a variety of contexts and the recent rise in post-pandemic remote and hybrid has further complicated compliance in some of these areas.
This webinar will explore specific ethical issues faced by government contracts lawyers, analyze relevant ABA Model Rules guidance, and discuss, through real-world scenarios, best practices to ensure full compliance with ethical obligations.
This webinar will specifically address ABA Model Rules 3.1, 3.2, 4.2, 3.4(c), 1.9(a), 1.9(b), 1.7(a)-(c), 1.13(a), 1.13(b), 1.13(g), 1.6(a), 1.6(b), 5.5(a) as well as a several ABA Formal Opinions.