February 2019
Friday, February 22, 2019
Lawyer Ethics and Texting
Topics to be coverd:
- Confidentiality issues involving unsecured transmission of texts involving sensitive case issues
- How to handle mobile phones used for both personal purposes and law practice
- Potential loss of the attorney-client privilege when text messages are accessible by third parties
- Tension among the duties of competence, prudence and to communicate with clients
- Understanding the ethical risks and counseling clients about the risks to their case when texting
Faculty: Thomas E. Spahn, McGuireWoods, LLP - McLean, Virginia