The St. Petersburg Bar Foundation Presents the 9th Annual Professionalism Seminar

The Benefit of Candor and the Cost of Deception

The Benefit of Candor and the Cost of Deception
Presented in-person on March 30, 2023 from 12:30-5:30pm
Supported by Friends of Mike & Marty

25 Students receive complimentary attendance

Please RSVP on Engage 

E-mail [email protected] should you need ADA accommodations for this program.

Featured Speaker: Paul Tash, chairman of the Poynter Institute for Media Studies and retired chairman of Tampa Bay Times

Panel Discussion:
The Honorable Nelly Khouzam
The Honorable Thomas Ramsberger
The Honorable Pat Siracusa
Frederick Layton Schaub
Belinda B. Lazzara
Joshua Magidson

Skits: Attorneys and students illustrating challenges relating to conduct that is less than candid

The 9th Annual Professionalism Seminar is focused on the importance of candor with the Court, clients, and opposing counsel.  With an emphasis on practical application, the seminar will train you on the interplay between your mindset and the risk of ethical liabilities in the practice of law. The seminar will be presented in three sections- first, keynote speaker, Paul Tash, chairman of the Poynter Institute for Media Studies and retired chairman of Tampa Bay Times, who will engage us on the tribulations of information warfare; video skits illustrating common “honesty” challenges faced by attorneys, and an expert panel discussing implications relating to a lack of candor. This program is designed for attorneys in all areas of practice.

12:30pm – Lunch in the Mann Lounge

1:30pm – Seminar in the Great Hall

4:30pm – Reception in the Mann Lounge