Please join us for an informative conversation with Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program (TLAP) Director Michelle Fontenot and TLAP’s Lead Clinical Professional Alicia Freeman. We’ll discuss with them what TLAP offers, when and how you should seek assistance, and what to expect when you do.
Presenter(s):
Michelle Fontenot, Austin, Texas
TLAP DirectorAlicia Freeman, Austin, TX
TLAP Clinical ProfessionalModerator:
Jonathan Smaby, Austin, Texas
Executive Director, Texas Center for Legal EthicsWhat will happen to your practice if you suddenly become incapacitated or die? Can other attorneys step in to help? If so, how? We’ll talk with the two attorneys who co-chaired the State Bar’s Attorney Succession Task Force, which created numerous free resources that you can utilize to create an effective succession plan for you and your clients.
Presenter(s):
Greg Sampson, Dallas, Texas
Senior CounselSharon Sandle, Austin, Texas
State Bar of TexasModerator:
Jonathan Smaby, Austin, Texas
Executive Director, Texas Center for Legal EthicsWhile most attorneys believe that civility is a good thing, many don’t believe that civility can or should be mandated by state bar organizations. In this program, we’ll talk with an expert who believes that mandatory civility codes do work. We’ll discuss the benefits of mandatory civility codes and address the most common objections to implementing them.
Presenter(s):
David Grenardo, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Professor, University of St. Thomas School of LawModerator:
Jonathan Smaby, Austin, Texas
Executive Director, Texas Center for Legal Ethics