Illinois

Regional judges will strive to answer questions on current issues.

This panel will examine various alternative capital structures used for structuring transactions and obtaining access to capital.

Hosted by IWIRC Mountain Desert Chapter

The public should expect, if not demand, that judges and professionals alike strictly adhere to the ethical codes and rules that serve to promote and protect the integrity of the courts and the legal system as a whole. This highly respected panel consisting of sitting judges and an expert in bankruptcy ethics will explore issues of judicial and professional transparency, disclosure, conflicts, the duty to report improper conduct, and the means by which to do so.

In a recent survey, 93% of people said that they have used the past year to reflect on their lives, and 88% said that the meaning of success had changed for them since the pandemic. Yet the number of lawyers suffering from depression, anxiety and substance abuse is greater than ever. How can we help others — and ourselves — navigate this dichotomy? What impact will this have on the ethics policies within the industry?