Emil J. Ali will be speaking at the ACBA Virtual Labor and Employment 2021 Symposium
Session 1: Ethical Considerations in Joint Representation
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Credit: 1.25 Ethics Specialty CLE
Speakers: Jean Cha, Cha Law Ethics; Emil J. Ali, McCabe & Ali, LLP; and Richard Zitrin, University of California, Hastings
Description: This panel will address the ethical issues that can arise when jointly representing multiple plaintiffs or defendants, including with regard to actual and potential conflicts, the duty of confidentiality, and third-party payor relationships. Panelists will cover best practices for joint representation agreements, conflict waivers, and withdrawal from representation.