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SRR and Beermann Swerdlove present on the Ethics of Representing Celebrities in Family Law Matters

October 7, 2010

Webinar

Lawyers and other professionals encounter unique ethical dilemmas when representing celebrities (such as athletes, entertainers, and other high-profile figures) in divorces, premarital planning, and other personal legal matters.

In The Ethics of Representing Celebrities in Family Law Matters, James Godbout of Stout Risius Ross will be joined by James Quigley and Shana Vitek of Beermann Swerdlove, whose firm has represented such individuals as Michael Jordan, Bill Murray, R. Kelly, and Frank Thomas.  The speakers will examine hypothetical situations involving challenges faced by legal and other professionals working in the context of celebrity divorces as well as methods for overcoming these obstacles. 

  • Communicating with your celebrity client indirectly through managers and agents
  • Disclosing confidential information to opposing counsel, financial experts, and office staff while safeguarding your client's highly sensitive information
  • Managing the media and keeping information out of the public record