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Ethical Issues in Family Law Practice (2025)
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Join us for a timely and critical examination of the ethical issues facing family law practitioners, featuring the General Counsel of the State Bar as our speaker. This seminar will provide a comprehensive review of the latest developments and challenges in family law ethics, including the impact of new rules governing advertising which will go into effect on January 1, 2026, and the rapidly evolving use of artificial intelligence in legal practice. You'll gain valuable insights into the ethical pitfalls and best practices in these areas, and learn how to navigate the complexities of professional responsibility to maintain the highest standards of integrity and competence in your practice.
Judge Roman Shaul, Alabama State Bar
Roman was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He attended undergraduate, graduate and law school at the University of Alabama. He practiced law in Tuscaloosa for a couple of years then practiced with the Montgomery, Alabama firm of Beasley Allen for 17 years. As a lawyer, Roman had a multi-jurisdictional practice and was licensed to practice law in 8 states and over 35 federal jurisdictions. He has represented individuals, businesses, insurance companies and state governments. Roman previously served as a trial judge in Montgomery County, Alabama. In June of 2018, he resigned his judgeship to become the General Counsel of the Alabama State Bar. He is married to Caroline Thames Shaul and has three daughters, Anne Kingsley (16), Isabel (15) and Thompson (8).
