Cari serves as Assistant General Counsel at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where she advises the firm’s attorneys on legal ethics, risk prevention, and conflicts of interest. She also assists with the review and negotiation of outside counsel guidelines, conflict waivers, engagement letters, and other matters involving professional responsibility. In addition, Cari helps develop and deliver ethics training and education for the firm’s attorneys and staff.
Cari is an Adjunct Professor at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, where she teaches Professional Responsibility. She is also a former Assistant Clinical Professor of Business Law and Ethics at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. Passionate about promoting ethical awareness, integrity, and professionalism, Cari is a nationally recognized speaker and author on legal ethics and professional responsibility.
A frequent contributor to Res Gestae‘s “Ethics Curbstone” column, Cari has also been quoted in numerous publications for her insights on ethics-related issues. She has presented more than 300 seminars on ethics and professionalism for local and national audiences. Her primary research focuses on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and its impact on the legal and business communities.
Cari Sheehan is a Conflicts Attorney with Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C. She plays a pivotal role in guiding attorneys through the complex landscape of legal ethics. She identifies and resolves conflicts of interest, ensuring that the Firm’s operations remain ethically sound. Her responsibilities also extend to coordinating the resolution of any legal ethical issues that arise, requiring her to have an in-depth understanding of legal ethics and a keen ability to navigate intricate situations. She also implements protocols and procedures that are in strict accordance with the applicable rules of professional conduct.
Beyond her vital contributions to the Firm, she is a highly respected figure in the legal community. She is a sought-after speaker, frequently invited to present at continuing legal education seminars both locally and nationally. Her seminars cover a wide range of legal ethics topics, reflecting her extensive knowledge in the field. However, one of her main areas of focus is speaking and researching on the ethics of artificial intelligence. Her ability to communicate complex ethical principles in an engaging and accessible manner makes her presentations invaluable to legal professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of ethics.
In addition to her speaking engagements, she serves as an adjunct professor at the Robert H. McKinney School of Law, where she teaches Professional Responsibility. She has also taught courses in business ethics and business law during her tenure as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Business Law and Ethics at the Kelley School of Business.
Furthermore, she regularly contributes to the Res Gestae with insightful articles on ethics and the law. Her writings offer a nuanced perspective on contemporary ethical issues, providing valuable guidance to legal practitioners.
In all her roles, Cari Sheehan demonstrates a profound dedication to upholding and promoting the highest standards of legal ethics, making her an invaluable resource to the Firm, the legal community, and the broader field of law.
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