The Ethical Hurdles and Lessons of International Reparations: Reclaiming Assets Stolen by the Nazis

When the dust settled after World War II, compensation for war victims for assets or property seized by the Nazis was often ignored or evaded until it could be addressed at a more “suitable” time. And even more difficult for attorneys was figuring out the tenuous balance between advocating zealously for their clients as per attorney ethics and addressing the larger social picture. Join attorneys Paul Kerson and Joseph Yamaner as they draw upon their personal experiences in navigating the delicate balancing act of fighting for the rights of their World War II war victim client(s) but also taking into considerations the bigger social implications of trying to reclaim Jewish assets that Nazis seized during WWII. This CLE teaches attorneys how to proceed when a client approaches you about this type of war crime seizure case, and specifically, what are the ethical implications that you should consider before commencing an action.

Agenda:

I.    Why Should We Care About This?

II.   How Does The Case Proceed?

III.  Ethical Considerations in This Case

IV.  The Political Question Doctrine

V.   Distributing the Settlement

VI.  Q&A