This Video Roundtable is available only to AILA members.

AILA’s national Ethics Committee is proud to present a roundtable discussion on leaving a law firm that will be a conversation between a law firm owner and an associate. Both are well versed in the best practices and guidance, but naturally come with different perspectives when it comes to how to notify the clients about a lawyer leaving, who the book of business belongs to, and how to divide fees if clients leave with the exiting lawyer. This will be a thoughtful and detailed discussion that uses the article "Leaving a Law Firm" by Miguel Vela as a jumping off point.

Discussion Topics

• Create a Practical, Workable, Ethical Plan for How a Lawyer Will Leave
• Communicate to Clients What They Need to Know to Make an Informed Decision
• Avoid Ethical Traps for Both Firms and Lawyers
• Leave Professionally Without Burning Bridges

Have more Ethics questions? Visit AILA's Legal Ethics page for additional resources.

This roundtable is available only to AILA members and not CLE eligible. AILA University Video Roundtables are free learning opportunities for AILA members provided via a weekly schedule of live video programming for members to come together from across the country and world to discuss hot topics and network with colleagues in the field. Video Roundtables are part of AILA University programming and each session is hosted by faculty selected for their expertise.