Graceful Exits: Identifying Challenges Facing Aging Attorneys and Managing Ethical Risks [Panel Discussion]

This is the second program in a 3-part series exploring the impact of aging for legal professionals.

As guardians of justice, lawyers are entrusted with upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct. However, the challenges of lawyers with cognitive decline complicate these matters. When an attorney starts to miss deadlines, court dates or more damaging mistakes due to cognitive impairment, what do we do? What are our obligations to our clients, the firm and each other?

We will explore:

• • Proactive strategies to maintain ethical standards and integrity
  • Best practices and safeguards to mitigate risks
  • The Rules of Professional Conduct
  • How to have vital conversations with lawyers and clients to maintain dignity