Nancy J. Moore, professor, School of Law, Boston University; Jordan A. Thomas, partner, Labaton Sucharow LLP and former assistant director, Enforcement Division, SEC
This presentation will explore the significant implications for lawyers of Dodd-Frank, the groundbreaking financial reform legislation, including general professional responsibility considerations for attorneys; overview of the whistleblower provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act; when and how attorneys have historically been permitted to report client misconduct; federal preemption of select state attorney conduct rules; and recommendations for attorney whistleblowers.