Bassford Remele shareholder and Associate General Counsel Jennifer Bovitz will present at the "How to Avoid Costly Ethics Mistakes During Difficult Times" seminar for Minnesota Continuing Legal Education. 

Jennifer's session, "I am My Colleague's Keeper - Ethical Obligations Upon an Attorney's Illness, Incapacity or Death," will include actionable advice for fulfilling your professional responsibility when an attorney's ability to practice law changes. The discussion will cover whether the person is going to continue working, a plan for handing over files, assessment, if there is a possibility an attorney was working while impaired, disclosure, and reporting if there is an issue. Jennifer will present with Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers.

Jennifer Bovitz is a trial and appellate lawyer with decades of experience. She has demonstrated success in serious criminal, complex civil and appellate matters. Jennifer has successfully obtained full defense verdicts for healthcare clients and dismissals of regulatory complaints.

Jennifer litigates and serves as trial counsel in medical and legal malpractice cases and represents professionals in regulatory matters before the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility, Board on Judicial Standards, and all health licensing Boards. As a former prosecutor, Jennifer gained significant jury trial experience prosecuting serious felonies. In addition to her criminal and civil litigation and trial experience, Jennifer is an experienced ethics lawyer who served as a Managing Attorney at the Minnesota Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility, where she investigated and litigated attorney discipline and reinstatement matters. Jennifer incorporates wellness into all of her representations to ensure her clients are well-prepared for the road ahead.

Bassford Remele proudly serves as local and national counsel for many major corporations and Fortune 500 Companies and is a go-to litigation firm representing local, national, and international clients in state and federal courts across the region. The firm provides comprehensive counsel and representation in litigation and dispute resolution, family law, and corporate matters, ensuring prompt and effective service for its clients.

Established in 1882, Bassford Remele is proud to be the oldest top-25 law firm based in Minnesota.

Bassford Remele | May 7, 2025