Winstead Shareholder Paul Lavelle presented "Ethics Session: The Not So Unique Ethical Issues Facing Class Action Defense Counsel" at the 2014 DRI Class Actions Seminar in Washington, D.C.  The discussion covers:

• Ethical issues and unexpected problems that may arise from precertification through settlement or trial
• Application of the Model Rules of Professional Responsibility
• Class action “pick off”
• Joint defense agreements
• Outside counsel guidelines
• Practical tips for maintaining client confidentiality