Derivatives and Futures Law Committee Winter Meeting 2023:
Ethics in Derivatives and Futures Law
February 4, 2023
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa
One Hotel Circle
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29928
Topics:
- Ethical issues associated with hot topics in 2023 from the
perspective of attorneys working in-house or representing
participants in the futures and derivatives markets
- Ethical duties imposed on attorneys when an attorney discovers
activity indicative of a “crypto Ponzi scheme”, including
maintaining client confidentiality, the attorney’s obligation to
provide the client with an informed understanding of their legal
rights and obligations and related practical implication, and
attorney-client privilege
- Ethical issues raised in connection with attorney competence
concerning novel products, like crypto swaps
- Whistleblower considerations
- Recent discourse on duty of civility
Panel:
- Rob Schwartz (CFTC, Office of the General Counsel)
- Tamika Bent (Linklaters)
- Kyla Houge (Marex)
- Nate Howell (Sidley)
- Nicole Simon (Stradley)