WELCOME & LAW FIRM DIVORCES: WHO GETS WHAT (AND HOW)? Our expert panelists will examine the ethical and practical implications of certain common terms found in law firm partnership agreements. When and under what circumstances are disincentives to compete enforceable? When does a protracted notice period become an unenforceable restriction on a lawyer's right to practice law under RPC 5.6? If lawyers are permitted to change law firms and leave in groups under RPC 5.6, what about agreements that purport to contract away those rights with nonsolicitation or even no-hire clauses involving other lawyers at the firm? Do client non-solicitation agreements impermissibly interfere with a client's right to choose counsel? Do any of these ethical considerations play a real role in lawyer moves, or is this merely the stuff of academics? (Javascript is required to view Mediasite content)