The Ethics Program
This content introduces the Ethics Program team comprising attorneys Aviva Meridian Kaiser and Timothy J. Pierce who serve as Ethics Counsel. The team's primary role includes providing ethical guidance and counsel within their professional scope. Their expertise and dedication enable them to navigate complex ethical considerations effectively in various scenarios. With a commitment to upholding ethical standards, they play a crucial role in ensuring ethical practices within their organization.
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The Ethics Program Atty. Aviva Meridian Kaiser, Ethics Counsel Atty. Timothy J. Pierce, Ethics Counsel
Quick Overview of the Ethics Program During the calendar year 2020, we Answered 3,811 Ethics Hotline calls; Provided 65 CLE presentations; Wrote or revised 7 Wisconsin Ethics Opinions; and Authored 4 articles for Wisconsin Lawyer and InsideTrack, and 12 Ethical Dilemmas Columns for InsideTrack. We also support the Ethics Committee as its Liaisons, draft petitions for rule changes, and help with special projects.
Common Ethics Hotline Questions Conflicts of Interest Confidentiality Candor to the Tribunal / Other Advocacy Termination of Representation Fees / Engagement Agreements Communication with Client Trust Accounts, Credit Card Payments and Credit Card Fees Advertising / Solicitation Unauthorized Practice File Return / Transfer Communication with Opposing Party
Some Examples of CLE Presentations The Conflicting Ethical, Legal, and Public Policy Obligations of the Government Attorney Conflicts 101: The Basics Confidentiality 101: It s Much More Than Secrets You Can t Fix What You Can t See: Implicit Bias and Cultural Competency Creating Engagement Agreements That Work for You and Are Ethical, Too! "My Friend Wants to Know: The Most Frequent Questions Asked on the Ethics Hotlines Representing Clients with Diminished Capacity A View from the Bench: How the Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys Affect Judicial Decision-Making Revisiting Reasonable Efforts with Remote Working Technology
Some Examples of Ethics Opinions Wisconsin Formal Ethics Opinion EF-20-01: Responsibilities of a Lawyer When a Grievance Is Filed against the Lawyer Wisconsin Formal Ethics Opinion EF-20-02: Lawyer Examining a Current or Former Client as Adverse Witness Revised Wisconsin Ethics Opinion E-90-05: Lawyer Who Represents Municipality as Defense Counsel in State Prosecutions (2020) Revised Wisconsin Memorandum Ethics Opinion 2/76 A - Conflict of Interest: District Attorney Is Sibling of Defense Counsel (2020)
Some Examples of Articles Contact Tracing and Ethical Duties of Communication and Confidentiality (InsideTrack August 5, 2020) Videoconferencing and COVID-19: Zooming in on Our Ethical Obligations (InsideTrack April 15, 2020) The Do s and Don ts of Client Testimonials and Reviews (Wisconsin Lawyer April 2020) Ethical Dilemma: Can Credit Card Fees Be Deducted from Payments into Operating Accounts? Ethical Dilemma: When a Family Court Commissioner s Partner Practices in Family Law
Special Projects: The Future of the Legal Industry Ethics Counsel has been assisting the State Bar to prepare Wisconsin lawyers for the rapidly changing legal industry by researching and evaluating how the Bar can respond to the pressures on the legal industry fueled by technology and the pandemic.
Special Projects Achieving Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: Can We Overcome Implicit Bias through Cultural Competency and Respect for Others?
Special Projects Task Force on Wisconsin Lawyer Well-Being Regulatory Subcommittee There are many components to the Task Force on Wisconsin Lawyer Well-Being. One of those components is the regulatory subcommittee. Serving on the subcommittee and drafting proposed rule changes has been part of Ethics Counsel s contribution to working for the well-being of Wisconsin lawyers.
Contact Information Ethics Hotline (608) 229-2017 or (800) 254-9154 Aviva Meridian Kaiser, Ethics Counsel akaiser@wisbar.org (608) 250 - 6168 Timothy J. Pierce, Ethics Counsel tpierce@wisbar.org (608) 250 - 6168
Leadership Orientation Leadership Orientation Lunch: Lunch: 1844 Restaurant 1844 Restaurant 1 pm: Elks Room 1 pm: Elks Room
