The ISBA Young Lawyers Division will host "Legal Malpractice Pitfalls for Young Lawyers" on Monday, April 20 from noon-1 p.m. at the ISBA Chicago Office, 20 S. Clark, Ste. 900.

Studies show that approximately 1 in 10 lawyers will be sued for malpractice during their career. Even meritless claims can burden you and your firm with both financial and emotional costs. By law, attorneys are not required to obtain legal malpractice insurance. Moreover, some types of legal malpractice insurance only provide coverage for certain conditions. This presentation will highlight common mistakes young lawyers make that often result in malpractice claims, provide steps to take to avoid these pitfalls, discuss an overview of important features of malpractice insurance policies, and evaluate the risk of young attorneys who find themselves in hot water.

YLD Professional Development Luncheons are aimed at teaching law students and young attorneys practical steps in developing their legal careers.

Presenters:

• Melissa Kaplan, Vice President of Claims and Underwriting, ISBA Mutual Insurance Company
• James Davidson, Partner, O’Hagan LLC - ethical issues and legal responsibilities of lawyers
• John Foley, Claims Manager, Markel - insurance considerations affecting lawyers in legal malpractice cases
• Scott Kozlov, Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission – overview of the ARDC policies and procedures, including statistics on how grievances are handled, the areas of law frequently involved, the most common allegations made, and the formal process if a complaint if actually filed.

Moderator:

• David Neiman, Associate, O’Hagan LLC

Cost: $15 includes lunch.

Deadline to register is Wednesday, April 15. No refunds will be given after April 15. 

Register Online

No MCLE credit is available for this program.

For general inquiries, please contact: David Neiman, dneiman@ohaganlaw.com or Tim Ritchey, tritchey@peckbloom.com

If you require a specific dietary lunch, please contact Melissa Burkholder, mburkholder@isba.org.