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The Unauthorized Practice of Law in Virtual, Remote and Multi-Jurisdictional Work: Ethics, Regulation, and Innovation (On-Demand)

Ethics Credits:
Original Date Of Course:

$129.00

Course Description

This program explores the law and rules surrounding the Unauthorized Practice Law in the environments where lawyers are working today.  It is designed for an audience of attorneys, in-house counsel, and compliance professionals navigating the evolving rules around virtual law practice, remote work, and cross-jurisdictional services.

Principles

  • Jurisdiction Still Governs Virtual Practice
  • Know the Exceptions—and Their Limits
  • State Enforcement Varies Significantly
  • Proactive Compliance Enables Innovation

Syllabus

  1. ABA Model Rule 5.5 and proposed amendments
  2. Carve-outs and exceptions to UPL
  3. Outlier jurisdictions with strict enforcement
  4. ABA Formal Opinions 495 (2020) and 498 (2021)
  5. State-specific interpretations and enforcement
  6. Practical guidance on avoiding UPL risk

Credit Details

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Course Instructor

Amy Richardson, Esq.
Original Date Of Course

Ethics Credits

1
Amy Richardson, Esq.
Amy Richardson, Esq.
Amy Richardson, Esq. is managing partner of HWG's Raleigh office and Chair of the firm's Legal Ethics and Malpractice group, with a practice focused on legal ethics, white collar defense, and complex commercial litigation. She teaches legal ethics and professional responsibility at Duke University School of Law and Georgetown University Law Center, and brings extensive experience representing lawyers, law firms, and companies in disciplinary matters, regulatory compliance, and high-stakes litigation.
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