• 3:00 p.m. Introduction and Welcome: Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz, Dean, Stetson University College of Law and Timothy A. Miller, President, St. Petersburg Bar Association
• 3:10 p.m. Fundamental Principles – Sense of Honor, Integrity, and Fair Play: The rules, characteristics and traits necessary to practice law with civility will be the basis of participant exercises and dialogue: James D. Thaler, Jr., Esq., M.B.A., Thaler Law Firm, P.A.
• 3:30 p.m. Applied Ethics and Professionalism: An interactive panel discussion of applying ethics and professionalism in a law practice by utilizing the Rules of Professional Conduct, the Ideals and Goals of Professionalism, and vignettes: Panelists: Charles H. Rose, III, Professor of Law, Stetson University College of Law; James D. Thaler, Jr., Esq., M.B.A., Thaler Law Firm, P.A.; Rachel E. VanLandingham, Visiting Asst. Professor, Stetson University College of Law
• 4:20 p.m. Promoting Professionalism in a Law Practice: Participants will develop techniques and strategies to encourage professionalism in others through small group discussions of hypotheticals, and report conclusions to all attendees: Charles H. Rose, III, Professor of Law, Stetson University College of Law; James D. Thaler, Jr., Esq., M.B.A., Thaler Law Firm, P.A.; and Rachel E. Van Landingham, Visiting Asst. Professor, Stetson University College of Law

• 4:50 p.m. Review of Oath of Admission to The Florida Bar: The professionalism goals and ethical rules that are the basis for the oath of admission to the Florida Bar will be reviewed.

• 5:00 p.m. Adjourn to the Mann Lounge for a Reception with bar members, faculty and students.

COST:

• FREE for Stetson Students & Faculty
• $50.00 St. Pete Bar Members & Member Staff
• $75.00 Non-Member Attorneys

CLICK HERE to download a registration form or register on the link above.

Sponsorships are available for the seminar and reception. For more information, contact the St. Pete Bar Association at info@stpetebar.com or call 727-823-7474.