Spotlight
on Professionalism Week:
When
you entered law school, you probably assumed that with graduate school came
professionalism. However, you may be
asking yourself “what exactly is professionalism in the legal community?” Whether you are looking for information on
how to dress to nail that upcoming interview, how to better handle your anxiety
in law school and in the legal profession, or just want to hear great speakers
discussing relevant topics in todays ever-changing legal community, look no
further then professionalism week!
This
week (Week of April 2), the Capital University Office of Professional
Development will be hosting a plethora of events including:
|
THE
DISTELHORST LECTURE ON PROFESSIONALISM & ETHICS
Thursday, April 5, 2018 – 4:00
PM-6:00 PM, reception to follow
Capital University Law School, Columbus, OH 
Depression and Anxiety in the Legal
Profession
In addition to the lecture, we will
host a panel discussion featuring
§ Scott
R. Mote, Esq., Executive Director, Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program, Inc.
§ Megan
R. Snyder, MSW, LISW, Clinical Director, Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program,
Inc.
 § Douglas
Althauser Esq., LICDC-CS, MAC, ICADC, ICCS, Moderator, Executive Director,
Family & Youth Law Center at Capital University Law School
This course has been approved by the
Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 2.00 total
CLE hours of attorney professional conduct instruction.
This event is free. Register
to attend at http://law.capital.edu/distelhorstlecture/
PROFESSIONALISM
RESPONSIBILITY SEMINAR
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 – 12:00
PM-1:00 PM: Networking Lunch; 1:00 PM-4:00 PM: Seminar
Capital University Law School,
Columbus, OH
Presented by Kegler Brown Hill +
Ritter
Known Unknowns: Counseling Clients
with Diminished Capacity
§ Jason
Beehler, Director, Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter
§ The
recent publication of a prequel to To Kill a Mockingbird raised
uncomfortable questions about whether Harper Lee—a notorious recluse who
refused to publish any of her work after Mockingbird—had the mental capacity
to consent to the publication. Using Harper Lee and other recent high profile
cases, Jason will discuss the ethical and practical considerations inherent
in counseling clients with diminished capacity.
Recent Ethics Opinions
§ Jonathan
Coughlan, Director, Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter
§ Jon
will discuss several topics, including when lawyers have a duty to report
misconduct, complex issues regarding conflicts of interest, and proper
management of trust accounts, and standards for maintaining client
confidentiality.
Panel Discussion: Various
topics including engagement letters, agreements, and more.
§ Moderator:
Jonathan Coughlan, Director, Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter
§ Don
Scheetz, Assistant Disciplinary Counsel, Office of Disciplinary Counsel for
the Supreme Court of Ohio
§ Jason
Beehler, Director, Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter
§ Alvin
Mathews, Partner, James E. Arnold & Associates, LPA
This course is pending before the
Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 3.00 total
CLE hours of instruction.
This event is free. Register
to attend athttp://law.capital.edu/professionalresponsibilityseminar/
DRESS
FOR SUCCESS
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 – 5:30 PM-7:00
PM
Capital University Law School,
Columbus, OH
Presented by the Office of
Professional Development, Women’s Law Association, Phi Alpha Delta,
Asian-Pacific American Law Student Association
Looking your best at school, during
interviews, and at the office is key to your professional reputation.
Building and maintaining a wardrobe ready for any occasion is your ticket to
success.
Entertaining and informative
individual presentations for men and women will highlight:
§ What
to Wear (and When)
§ How
to Infuse Your Style
§ How
to Build a Professional Wardrobe
§ Where
and How to Shop
Following the presentations, students
and alumni will be able to network and shop! Bring along gently used professional
attire and accessories to swap. All leftover clothing and accessories will be
donated to local charities. Monetary donations are welcome, too.
This event is free. Register
to attend at http://law.capital.edu/dressforsuccess/
|
If you have any questions,
please contact the Office of Professional Development(OPD@law.capital.edu or 614-236-6888).
