Ethics and Professionalism, In Person CLE Oct. 18th

Ethical Issues for the Modern Day Attorney

1 Credit: Ethics and Professionalism

Date: Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Time: 1:45 pm
Location: The Long Island Marriott
Address: 101 James Doolittle Blvd, Uniondale, NY 11553  

*All course applications for this program are currently pending approval in compliance with NYS CLE Board regulations. 
 
During this program, we will review the fundamental principles of the Rules of Professional Conduct and relevant case law that every attorney should keep in mind when practicing in today's legal environment. Topics will include an overview of the Attorney Grievance Committee and the most common allegations of professional misconduct, including failures in communication, lack of diligence, and misappropriation of client funds.

Event Sponsor:

Reid Forensic & Valuation Group

Business Valuation • Forensic Accounting • Litigation Support
Jeffrey Gibralter, CPA/ABV/CFF, CFE is a Partner and Practice Leader of Reid Forensic & Valuation Group. The firm provides specialized business valuation, forensic accounting, and litigation support services to attorneys, closely held businesses, accountants, and financial professionals. The firm advises clients on matters including marital and shareholder disputes, estate and gift planning, business transactions, financial asset tracing, and business damage assessments.

Unforgettable learning experiences!

Program Summary
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Testimonials

Program Summary

During this program, we will review the fundamental principles of the Rules of

Professional Conduct and relevant case law that every attorney should keep in

mind when practicing in today's legal environment. Topics will include an

overview of the Attorney Grievance Committee and the most common allegations

of professional misconduct, including failures in communication, lack of diligence,

and misappropriation of client funds.

We will also examine the ethical implications of social media and emerging

technologies, discussing how the Rules of Professional Conduct govern attorneys'

online presence and digital communications while providing guidance for

navigating modern ethical challenges.

Key topics to be discussed: 

  • How complaints are filed
  • The process for investigation
  • Outcomes from an investigation
  • Just Don’t: Common Missteps That Could Affect Your License (Feraru and Galarza)
  • Get Serious – Why You Need To Be Proactive About Your Escrow Account
  • If You Post, You May Be Toast – Legal Ethics and Social Media

Talented, Professional Team

Lea Moalemi, Esq.

JUNIOR PARTNER | VAN HORN & FRIEDMAN
Lea is a Junior Partner with Van Horn & Friedman, P.C. practicing in all areas of matrimonial and family law. Understanding the challenges her clients face during a divorce and other family matters, Lea zealously advocates for her client’s needs in their most challenging times and approaches every case with empathy and compassion to ensure their needs are met...

Angela A. Ruffini, Esq.

PARTNER | SKLAVOS LAW GROUP
Angela A. Ruffini, Esq., CFL, is a Partner with Sklavos Law Group practicing exclusively in all areas of matrimonial and family law. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Ruffini worked at another boutique matrimonial firm and further served as the Principal Court Attorney to the Honorable Hope Schwartz Zimmerman, J.S.C., Supervising Judge of the Nassau Supreme Court, where she worked closely with Judges and...

Testimonials

I simply want to applaud you both for such stellar and entertaining performances in the mock ethics scenarios. The diversity of situations presented was truly eyebrow-raising and memorable. The discussion format was also quite entertaining and digestible. Overall, a great CLE.
Very good course, instructor and materials. I took another course with this instructor and she comes across as very knowledgeable and experienced. She enlivens the course with numerous anecdotes and examples from cases she has handled.
I found the way the material was presented made it interesting but also was effective in modeling how to analyze and discuss these issues with a colleague. This was the most interesting CLE that I’ve ever taken. Kudos to the presenters!

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