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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Fee Arrangements – Referral Fees and Shared Cases
• Referral Fees (1.5) – Requirements for setting up a referral fee arrangement.
• Different types of referral fees and guidance on how each should be structured.
• What level of attorney activity triggers a referral fee arrangement payment?
• When you work with another non-partner lawyer on a case, how should those fees be handled and who is entitled to them?
Rich Gleason, Litigation Counsel, Illinois ARDC
Victor J. Pioli, Shareholder, Johnson & Bell Ltd
Stephanie Stewart, Partner, Robinson Stewart Montgomery & Doppke LLC
Amanda Hamilton, Partner, Konicek & Dillon, P.C.

9:40 AM- 10:40 AM
Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Operating Agreement Disputes
• Recognizing and resolving business disputes with law firm colleagues.
• What types of breaches could lead to ethical violations?
• Recommendations and best practices for firms to follow.
Mary Andreoni, Senior Counsel, Ethics Education, Illinois ARDC
John Sciaccotta, Partner, Aronberg Goldgehn
Kathryne “Katie” Hayes, Associate, Collins Bargione & Vuckovich
Matthew O’Hara, Partner, Smith Gambrell & Russell

10:55 AM - 11:55 AM
Substance Abuse by Attorneys at Your Firm
• When another firm member has a substance abuse issue, what duties does the firm, and its lawyers have?
• What level of substance use triggers these duties?
• What options do they have to address the bad behavior?
Christine Anderson, Director of Probation & Intake Group Manager, Illinois ARDC
Dr. Diana Uchiyama, Executive Director, Lawyers’ Assistance Program