Navigating Trust & Risk - Ethics for Modern Law Firms

Introduction

In a world where scandals like Axiom Ince, SSB and the Post Office case dominate headlines - and AI is increasingly part of everyday legal work - the ethical challenges facing law firms have never been sharper.

Are we at risk of following technology blindly? Allowing ambition to override professional duty? Or underestimating the scrutiny of regulators?

Presented by expert speaker Trevor Hellawell, this new virtual classroom seminar goes beyond theory. Through real-life case studies, regulatory lessons and discussion of contemporary ethical dilemmas, you will explore how to navigate modern pressures while maintaining trust, integrity and professional standards.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• The essence of being a lawyer in today’s ethical landscape
• Lessons from recent professional scandals and questionable conduct
• How ethical rules affect both professional and personal decisions
• Regulatory insights - key investigations, findings and red flags
• Practical dilemmas in costs, conflicts, confidentiality and undertakings
• The implications of AI on practice, charging models and decision-making
• How to build and maintain trust in client and colleague relationships

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.