9th Annual Program Ethics in the Practice of Intellectual Property Law
We hosted our 9th Annual Program Ethics in the Practice of Intellectual Property Law last Friday. The brainchild of Associate Director Bill McGrath, this annual program attracted about 70 registrants to John Marshall this year.
This year's program covered:
. What IP Lawyers Should Know About ARDC Proceedings and Client Complaints
. Ethical Issues Arising in Patent Litigation
. Ethical Issues in Providing Pro Bono IP Representation
. Trademark Scams and Unauthorized Practice of Trademark Law
. Mental Health and Addiction Issues Among Lawyers: A Focus on Clinical Depression and Substance Use Disorders
Speakers included:
. Richard P. Beem, Partner, Beem Patent Law
. Benjamin Boroughf, Counsel, Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois
. Marsha K. Hoover, Principal, Goldberg Kohn Ltd.
. Robin Belleau, Executive Director, Illinois Lawyers' Assistance Program
. Gayle L. Victor, JD, MSW, Therapist, CareforLawyers.com