Speaker
Teri Cannon
Lawyer, Author, and Higher Education Consultant, Minerva Project
This topic applies to all levels of experience, from beginning/entry level to the most senior partner in the law office as well as to all employees who work in a law firm, government agency, in-house, corporate or other legal departments.
Topics
• What exactly is UPL?
• To whom does UPL apply to in the law office?
• What are the repercussions of not properly supervising paralegals, secretaries and other members of your legal staff?
• What are the possible consequences for lawyers and for nonlawyer staff?
• How can you prevent staff members from answering questions in a way that might be seen as giving legal advice?
• How can you prevent your legal staff from giving opinions to family and friends that may inadvertently create an attorney-client relationship?