Commercial & Federal Litigation Section

1:30 p.m. – 1:35 p.m.

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

1:35 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Strategic Growth and Succession Planning for Litigators: How to Value, Purchase and Sell a Law Practice

Moderator Michael Rakower, Esq. of Rakower Law PLLC and panelists Jeremy Poock, Esq. of Senior Attorney Match, Julia Gavrilov, Esq. of Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP, among other panelists, will explore the varied issues associated with acquiring or selling a commercial litigation practice, including determining value, ensuring compliance with ethical rules, the importance of the right cultural fit, addressing any conflicts, advancing diversity and inclusion goals, and more. Attendees will gain an understanding of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct applicable to growth and succession planning, including the rules on Sale of a Law Practice, Competence, Communication, Fee Splitting, Confidentiality, Conflicts of Interest, Marketing/Advertising and others. Attendees also will learn how to manage their litigation practices to accomplish their strategic development goals—whether those are growth or succession related. Attendees will hear a discussion of the current state of diversity and inclusion in law firms and learn how growth by acquisition can advance firm diversity and inclusion aims.

Speakers:

Moderator:

3:00 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.

Break

3:10 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.

An Overview and Analysis of Pandemic-Related Business Litigation in New York: What’s Happening Now and What to Expect Next

The panel will present an overview of the areas of COVID-19-related commercial litigation barraging New York Courts, including insurance-based matters, breach of contract claims, consumer and securities litigations and employment law actions. The panel will examine the themes and issues that have emerged in these cases and consider the litigation landscape over the next 12 months.

Speakers:

Moderator:

4:35 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.

Break

4:40 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Virtual Networking Session with Attorneys and Judges

Following the CLE, participants will be split up into smaller groups where they will have the opportunity to discuss a range of topics including current court operations.