Fundamentals of Ethical Practice for Solicitors
Presented by Sam Harper, Thomson Geer and Lauren Smith, Moray & Agnew
As a solicitor, your duty to the court and the administration of justice is paramount, even above your obligations to clients. This insightful seminar delves into the core ethical principles that guide legal practitioners. This seminar explores:
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The precedence of a solicitor's duty to the court and the administration of justice over other duties.
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The importance of acting in the best interests of your clients in all matters.
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Maintaining honesty and courtesy in all professional dealings.
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Providing legal services with competence, diligence, and promptness.
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Upholding integrity and professional independence without compromise.
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Adherence to professional rules and the law.
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Fair and good faith treatment of clients, recognizing their dependency on your expertise and the trust they place in you.
Our experienced speakers will provide practical advice and real-world examples to help you navigate these essential ethical duties. Enhance your understanding and ensure your practice upholds the highest standards of professionalism. Don't miss this opportunity to reinforce the foundation of your legal career with this essential ethical knowledge.
LAUREN SMITH
PARTNER
MORAY & AGNEW
Lauren is a partner of Moray & Agnew Lawyers in Canberra. She is an experienced litigator who has worked across numerous business lines for all of the major insurers in the Australian Market. Lauren has a background in statutory insurance lines (workers compensation and compulsory third party claims), but primarily works in the areas of public liability, professional indemnity, and health law. She provides sound advice and strategies to her clients and is dedicated to achieving the best outcome for each matter. Lauren is also a member of the ACT Law Society Professional Ethics Committee having a particular interest in ethics in the legal profession.
SAM HARPER
ASSOCIATE
THOMSON GEER
Sam Harper is an Associate in Thomson Geer's disputes team. Sam's primary practice involves acting for parties to disputes and in litigation in the ACT and New South Wales. Sam regularly advises the Law Society of the ACT in relation to complaints against solicitors and acts for the Law Society in proceedings before Courts and the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal, including disciplinary proceedings against solicitors. In the course of this work, Sam frequently deals with the ethical obligations imposed on solicitors under both the Legal Profession legislation and the common law and keeps up to date with developments in the case law relating to these obligations. Sam has also advised interstate practitioners in relation to their compliance with the relevant legal profession legislation.
Details
- This is an on-demand webinar you can watch at anytime - a link and password will be sent to you when you register.
- Cost: Members - $50, Non-members $70
- CPD: Members will receive 1 point in Core Area 1
- This event was recorded as part of the Ethics Series on Wednesday 6 November 2024
- This recording will expire on 31 December 2024
Event registration terms and conditions
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General
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Registration
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