Civility Through Their Eyes: Judges and Counsel in Conversation
"Civility Through Their Eyes: Judges and Counsel in Conversation" is a virtual panel discussion organized by the Federal Bar Association's Los Angeles Chapter. This event is part of the 22nd Annual Bankruptcy Ethics Symposium, scheduled for Friday, November 21, 2025, from 10:05 am to 11:05 am.
The session will focus on the importance of civility in legal proceedings, particularly within the bankruptcy context. Panelists will explore real-world scenarios that highlight challenges in maintaining professionalism, such as heated email exchanges, unprofessional conduct during virtual hearings, and inappropriate social media commentary. The discussion aims to provide practical strategies for attorneys to uphold civility and professionalism in their practice.
Notable speakers include the Honorable Sandra Klein and the Honorable Deborah Saltzman, both serving as U.S. Bankruptcy Judges for the Central District of California, along with Misty Perry Isaacson of MPI LAW, P.C. Their combined expertise offers valuable insights into fostering respectful interactions between judges and counsel.
This event is highly recommended for legal professionals, especially those practicing in bankruptcy law, who are interested in enhancing their understanding of ethical conduct and improving their professional relationships within the legal community.
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Speakers(3)
Honorable Deborah J. Saltzman
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge at Central District of California
Judge Deborah J. Saltzman serves as a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Central District of California. She has extensive experience in bankruptcy law and has presided over numerous complex cases in her tenure on the bench.
Honorable Sandra R. Klein
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge at Central District of California
Judge Sandra R. Klein was appointed as a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Central District of California in 2011. Prior to her appointment, she served for 13 years at the U.S. Department of Justice, including roles as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney prosecuting bankruptcy fraud and other white-collar crimes, and as the Acting Deputy Director of the U.S. Trustee Program's Office of Criminal Enforcement.
Misty Perry Isaacson
Attorney at MPI LAW, P.C.
Misty Perry Isaacson is an attorney at MPI LAW, P.C., specializing in bankruptcy law and related legal matters.
Event Details
- Date
- November 21, 2025
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States
- Virtual Symposium via Zoom
- Pricing
- $20 - $50
- Audience
- Legal professionals, especially those practicing in bankruptcy law.
- CLE Credits
- 4 hours in total comprising of: 2.0 of Legal Ethics; 1.0 of Technology in the Practice of Law; and 1.0 of Civility in the Legal Profession.