Cybersecurity for Lawyers: What Can Go Wrong—and How to Prevent It (PA Ethics)
Cybersecurity failures directly implicate lawyers’ ethical duties. This program connects real-world cyber threats—such as ransomware, phishing, and vendor breaches—to the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct, including competence (Rule 1.1), confidentiality (Rule 1.6), communication with clients regarding breaches (Rule 1.4), and supervision of staff and vendors (Rules 5.1–5.3). The focus is on practical steps lawyers must take to protect client information and comply with ethical obligations.
Hosted By: Daniel J. Siegel
On: June 18, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm EST
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Fee Agreements, Trust Accounts, and Technology: Traps for the Unwary (PA Ethics)
Modern billing systems, electronic payments, and practice management software have transformed how lawyers handle money—but Pennsylvania’s ethics rules still apply. This program examines ethical obligations relating to fees and client funds under Rules 1.5 (Fees) and 1.15 (Safekeeping Property), as well as supervision obligations under Rules 5.1–5.3. Common technology-driven mistakes that lead to disciplinary action are highlighted.
Hosted By: Daniel J. Siegel
On: July 23, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm EST
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Generative AI for Lawyers: Practical Tools, Real Use Cases
This program cuts through AI hype and focuses on realistic, lawyer-controlled use of generative AI for drafting, analysis, and document review. While primarily substantive, the course emphasizes accuracy, verification, and integration into existing workflows without displacing professional judgment.
Hosted By: Daniel J. Siegel
On: August 20, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm EST
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Appellate Practice for Trial Lawyers: Preserving Issues and Winning on Appeal
Many appeals fail due to mistakes made at the trial level. This program teaches trial lawyers how to preserve issues, create an adequate record, understand standards of review, and avoid procedural errors that undermine appellate success.
Hosted By: Daniel J. Siegel
On: September 17, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm EST
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Attorney Discipline and Ethics Defense: What Every Lawyer Should Know (PA Ethics)
An insider’s guide to the Pennsylvania attorney disciplinary system, from grievance through final disposition. This program addresses the ethical duties implicated in discipline matters, including competence (Rule 1.1), confidentiality (Rule 1.6), communication (Rule 1.4), misconduct (Rule 8.4), and obligations during investigations. The course also focuses on risk mitigation and avoiding the most common causes of discipline.
Hosted By: Daniel J. Siegel
On: October 22, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm EST
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Technology Competence for Lawyers: What Every Practice Must Understand (PA Ethics)
Pennsylvania lawyers have an affirmative duty to maintain technological competence. This program explains that obligation under Rule 1.1 (Competence), as informed by Comment [8], and explores how failures in technology understanding can also implicate Rules 1.6 (Confidentiality) and 5.1–5.3 (Supervision). The emphasis is on practical knowledge lawyers must possess to meet ethical requirements.
Hosted By: Daniel J. Siegel
On: November 19, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm EST
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