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Todd Smith in OCBJ: “What In-House Counsel Need to Know about California’s New Legal Ethics Rules”

  • October 23, 2018
Todd SmithTodd Smith recently authored the article “What In-House Counsel Need to Know about California’s New Legal Ethics Rules” in the Orange County Business Journal. The article discusses some of California's new Rules of Professional Conduct and how the rules are likely to apply in a corporate environment.

Umberg/Zipser attorney Todd Smith authored the article “What In-House Counsel Need to Know about California’s New Legal Ethics Rules” for the 2018 General Counsel issue in the Orange County Business Journal (OCBJ).

The full text of the article is available here: “What In-House Counsel Need to Know about California’s New Legal Ethics Rules”

Todd’s practice is focused on complex business litigation in state and federal courts, including defending lawyers and law firms in legal malpractice actions. He is experienced in all phases of litigation, including trials, arbitrations, mediations, and appeals, as well as regulatory proceedings and internal investigations.

 

 

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