This panel will explore a range of topical ethical issues in the practice of bankruptcy law, both evergreen and emerging, such as the type and scope of judicial involvement in cases, the ethics of so-called “debtor-friendly” jurisdictions, how to navigate fiduciary duty issues when representing multiple constituents with an interest in the same matter, navigating the role of a litigation trustee, best practices for disclosure in the professional retention context, and considerations as practitioners and pro se litigants alike incorporate AI into their bankruptcy workstreams and filings.
Learning Objectives
- Attendees will analyze key ethical considerations in bankruptcy practice, including judicial involvement in cases and the implications of practicing in so-called "debtor-friendly" jurisdictions.
- Attendees will evaluate fiduciary duty challenges that arise when representing multiple interested parties, including issues related to litigation trustees and conflicts of interest.
- Attendees will identify best practices for professional responsibility, including disclosure obligations in retention applications and ethical considerations when incorporating AI into bankruptcy workflows and filings.