Event & Location Information        

 

Check in for the event begins at 8:30 AM.  The CLE Program will begin promptly at 9:00 AM. Food and drink will not be provided during the presentation, but attendees are welcome to bring their own. A coffee shop is available within the building.  Event location is as follows:        

 

Villanova University

Charles Widger School of Law

229 North Spring Mill Rd

John F. Scarpa Hall, Room 101

Villanova, PA 19085        

 

A map of the Villanova Campus can be found by clicking here.        

 

Free parking is available in the North Campus Parking Garage (S-4).  John f. Scarpa Hall is building 51 on the map. (refer to top center purple area of map)      

           

 

Avoiding Legal Malpractice (may qualify for a discount on your CNA LPL insurance)

This in-person program features information on a variety of issues that have been identified as common areas where attorneys can be exposed to liability or malpractice claims and focuses on steps we can all take to avoid, or at least mitigate, potential professional liability claims.  The program will provide the perspective of a risk manager, addressing some of the scenarios attorneys may encounter in their daily work.  Engagement letters, remote work, cloud computing and cybersecurity are among the chief topics.  Attend and get tips on steps you can take to cover your practice and be prepared if a claim is asserted against you on your firm.            

 

Attorneys who are insured through the Pennsylvania Bar Association Insurance Program, advised and administered by USI Affinity, have the ability to ear up to a 7.5% discount on their malpractice insurance.  the 7.5% credit will be pro-rated based on the number of attorneys in the firm who attend the seminar.  the discount does not apply to part-time policies.  Questions on your LPL insurance should be directed to USI Affinity at 610-537-1368          

 

The Avoiding Legal  Malpractice Seminar, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Bar Association Insurance Program and the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 2 hours of ethics, professionalism, or substance abuse CLE credit.  This program is provided by the PBA Professional Liability Committee.    

 

For more information on this event, please contact Suan Etter ([email protected]) or Maddie Lapetina ([email protected]) or call 1-800-932-0311.