Lawyer-to-Lawyer Professional Relationships: Referrals, References & Pitfalls
May 8, 2025 | Zoom Webinar
Lawyer-to-Lawyer Professional Relationships: Referrals, References, and Pitfalls Webinar Details & Collateral
Date and Time: May 8, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar via Zoom
Building strong professional relationships is a key component of a successful legal career. Join us for an insightful webinar, "Lawyer-to-Lawyer Professional Relationships: The Importance of Referrals, References, and Their Advantages & Pitfalls," on May 8, 2025.
This session will explore the ethical and strategic aspects of lawyer referrals and references, offering practical guidance on how to build a reliable network while avoiding common pitfalls.
What You Will Learn:
The Power of Professional Referrals: Understand how a well-structured referral system can enhance credibility, expand client trust, and generate business growth while maintaining ethical integrity.
Navigating Ethical Considerations: Learn the ethical obligations surrounding lawyer-to-lawyer referrals, including conflict of interest concerns, fee-sharing rules, and compliance with professional conduct guidelines.
Maximizing the Value of References: Discover how strong references can boost professional reputation, increase career opportunities, and foster long-term business relationships.
Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Identify risks such as ethical violations, reputational damage, and conflicts of interest, and gain strategies to prevent them.
Best Practices for Professional Networking: Gain practical insights and real-world examples to develop ethical, effective, and mutually beneficial lawyer-to-lawyer relationships.
Featured Speaker:
Amir R. Tahmassebi
Partner at Konicek & Dillon, P.C.
Amir R. Tahmassebi is a partner at Konicek & Dillon, P.C. and focuses his practice on professional negligence, legal ethics, commercial litigation, casualty, and sports law. He has successfully defended and prosecuted numerous professionals, including lawyers, accountants, architects, and engineers, across the country and has tried dozens of cases to verdict.
Mr. Tahmassebi has extensive experience handling legal malpractice cases, recently obtaining a defense verdict in a case seeking over ten million dollars in damages. He represents attorneys, accountants, and other professionals in civil and administrative hearings before the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) and the Department of Professional Regulation.
Licensed in multiple states, Mr. Tahmassebi has tried cases in federal and state courts across Illinois, Indiana, Florida, New York, Wisconsin, and California. He also represents professional athletes, including NFL and PGA professionals, in litigation and contract negotiations.
A leader in legal ethics, Mr. Tahmassebi serves as Co-Chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s Committee for Professional Responsibility and is a member of the Judicial Evaluation Committee. He regularly speaks on legal ethics and risk management for attorneys, helping legal professionals avoid malpractice and ethical pitfalls. Recognized for his expertise, he was honored in the Super Lawyers Publication from 2012 to 2019 in the area of legal malpractice.
Register for Lawyer-to-Lawyer Professional Relationships Webinar
This webinar offers 1.0 hour of MCLE credit. Don't miss this opportunity to refine your approach to professional referrals and references while ensuring ethical compliance. Register now to secure your spot and strengthen your legal network.
Master the best practices of lawyer-to-lawyer relationships to enhance your career and professional reputation. Join us on May 8, 2025, for this essential and engaging webinar.
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