In-Person CLE – Navigating Ethics in Litigation

Ethical issues rarely arise without warning. More often, they develop from missed red flags, overlooked obligations, or difficult decisions made under pressure.

This engaging program follows litigation matters from client intake through settlement/trial and disengagement. Using realistic fact scenarios based on situations that litigators routinely encounter, judges and experienced practitioners will examine the ethical challenges that can arise throughout the entire litigation process.

The panel will analyze how the rules apply in real-world practice, identify warning signs before they become disciplinary concerns, and discuss practical strategies for addressing ethical issues when they arise. The discussion will focus not only on the Rules of Professional Conduct, but also on implementing sound practices to avoid problems before they escalate. Whether newly admitted or a seasoned litigator, participants will gain valuable insight into navigating ethical obligations from the beginning of a case through its final resolution.

Speakers:

• Hon. Nicola Henry-Taylor
  Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, Civil Division
• Hon. Hilary K. Wheatley
  Papernick & Gefsky, LLC
• Amy J. Coco
  Law Office of Amy J. Coco, PLLC
• Gregory Unatin
  Lupetin & Unatin, LLC
• Keymo Hoshing
  Hardin Thompson PC

*This program is only being offered live in-person at the City-County Building.

*This program has been approved for 1 hour of Ethics credit and also qualifies for 1.2 hours of credit under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Last day to Pre-register: Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, 11:59 p.m.

Register by mail: Print and return the hard copy registration form available here.

*Please note: The Pa. CLE Board can take up to 45 days to post credits.

CLE and Events Registration Policy: Members and Non-members can register for ACBA programs online or by paper mail-in registration, up to two days prior to a program start date. Seating is limited, so pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space permits. To secure your spot, payment must be made in advance due to limited registration capacity. You can do so online via credit card or by mailing in a check. If this ACBA CLE cannot be held in-person, it will be converted into a webinar and held on the same date and time. You will be notified via email if that change is made.

Printed materials are available for an additional fee upon request.

Interested in this program but have a conflict and can’t attend? The vast majority of our webinar CLEs programs are recorded and available for CLE credit online within 72 hours. Click here to see all available ACBA online CLEs.