The Disciplinary Process

Event Description

1.0 Ethics Credit

In-person at the LBA

Speaker: Matthew Brunelli, Esq. at The Stevens & Lee Companies

Description: Matthew will explain how the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) prosecutes matters and discuss strategies in defending same. The learning objectives include: what to do (and what not to do) when faced with a disciplinary complaint. From there, he will walk through examples of cases that he has handled in the past to highlight what the attorneys did that caught the ODC's attention. Common mistakes include improper handling of client funds, lack of diligence/competence in handling cases, and insufficient communication with clients.

About the speaker: Matt focuses his practice on white collar defense and defends individuals and companies against criminal investigations and indictments. He has been involved in multiple criminal investigations throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey and has participated in numerous trials in federal and state courts. In addition to white collar defense, Matt has substantial experience in representing and counseling lawyers on ethics-related matters. Matt regularly assists lawyers in responding to complaints filed with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel and has participated in multiple disciplinary hearings. 

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