Although malpractice liability and disciplinary exposure are rare in ADR practice, these processes have some unique ethics obligations and challenges. This presentation provides ethics advice for both neutrals and advocates.
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Nebraska MCLE #256785. 1.0 CLE Ethics Hours. (OnDemand credit)
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Although malpractice liability and disciplinary exposure are rare in ADR practice, these processes have some unique ethics obligations and challenges. This presentation provides ethics advice for both neutrals and advocates.
Kristen M. Blankley, University of Nebraska College of LawProfessor Kristen Blankley teaches and researches in the areas of legal ethics, alternative dispute resolution, particularly mediation and arbitration issues. She joined the faculty of the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2010 and is currently the Henry M. Grether, Jr. Professor of Law. Professor Blankley is interested in the intersection of ADR and ethics, both ADR ethics and legal ethics. She has written on topics including arbitration, mediation, and access to justice. More information about Professor Blankley can be found https://law.unl.edu/kristen-blankley/.
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