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State
Bar of Michigan Launches Ethics School
2/24/03 The State Bar of Michigan, in cooperation with the Attorney Grievance Commission and the Attorney Discipline Board, has set up an Ethics School to help lawyers better deal with the issues raised by their clients in grievances, some of which result in formal proceedings. The one-day session will be held at the State Bar's Michael Franck Building on Thursday, May 8, 2003. This new program will give attorneys the option of either staying in the discipline process, or attending the Ethics School as part of the resolution of a grievance or formal proceeding. The program will be totally funded by the lawyers who will attend. The fee for the session is $250 and will include written materials. The executive director of the State Bar of Michigan, John T. Berry, who served on the American Bar Association's McKay Commission that originally instituted these programs, said they have proven to be a win-win situation for the public, the attorney and the profession as a whole. "Ethics Schools recognize that many lawyers receive grievances not because they lack integrity or a good heart, but because they need help with law office management, dealing with stress, and developing the skills to deal with disgruntled clients," Berry said. The Ethics School will initially be held twice a year, and will be limited to 20-30 people. The program will feature an interactive format with many opportunities for questions and answers. Topics to be covered include: an overview of the lawyer discipline system, the attorney-client relationship, how to avoid fee disputes, substance abuse and stress management, handling client property, law office management, conflicts of interest, professionalism and civility, and current issues in ethics. For more information please contact Gloria Jones at the State Bar of Michigan at 517-346-6336 or e-mail gjones@mail.michbar.org
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