KCCBA President Darran Winslow (left) with legal ethics expert Michael Ross, collaborating at the CLE course on ethical issues in criminal defense.Photos: Robert Abruzzese/Brooklyn Eagle
The Kings County Criminal Bar Association recently presented a crucial Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course titled “Hot Ethical Issues for Criminal Defense Attorneys in Criminal Cases” on Thursday, Nov. 30.
This informative session, led by esteemed legal ethics expert Michael Ross, focused on the intricacies and challenges of maintaining ethical standards in criminal defense practice.
Ross, with his rich background as a former assistant U.S. attorney in the Criminal Division of the Southern District of New York and an assistant district attorney in Kings County, brought his extensive experience to the forefront. Currently leading the Law Offices of Michael S. Ross, he specializes in attorney ethics, leveraging his years of practice and academic contributions as an adjunct professor at both Benjamin N. Cardozo Law School and Brooklyn Law School.
The course covered a range of vital topics, including Attorney-Client Privilege, Work-Product Protection and Duty of Confidentiality, Conflicts of Interest and Disqualification Motions, Attorney Discipline and Court Sanctions, and Prohibition of Attorneys Engaging in or Assisting Illegal or Dishonest Conduct. Each subject was explored with an emphasis on the practical implications and challenges faced by criminal defense attorneys.
Ross also delved into the complex issues surrounding legal fees and related ethical concerns, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of the financial aspects of legal practice and their ethical implications.
Renowned for his scholarly contributions, Ross has authored materials on critical ethics topics,…
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