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Understanding Rule 1.8: Navigating Specialty Conflicts of Interest
Presented by Cari Sheehan
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Course Description
Length: 50min Published: 6/3/2026 
This seminar, led by Carrie Sheehan, Assistant General Counsel at Taft, Stentenius and Hollister, delves into the intricacies of Rule 1.8 of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, focusing on specialty conflicts of interest. Participants will gain insights into how Rule 1.8 protects clients by regulating business transactions between attorneys and clients, ensuring fairness and transparency. The course emphasizes the importance of understanding jurisdictional variations of the rules and the necessity of informed consent and independent legal counsel in business dealings with clients.
Learning Objectives
* Rule 1.8 is designed to protect clients from conflicts of interest in attorney-client relationships.
* Business transactions with clients require fairness and transparency, as outlined in Rule 1.8.
* Attorneys must provide clients with the opportunity to seek independent legal counsel.
* Jurisdictional variations of Rule 1.8 must be considered in legal practice.
* Informed consent in writing is crucial for business transactions with clients.
* Board service by attorneys involves specific ethical considerations.
* Understanding the nuances of Rule 1.8 can prevent ethical violations and protect client interests.
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Presented By:
Cari Sheehan
Indianapolis, IN
(812) 239-4187
csheehan@taftlaw.com