There are at least 2,500 individual Codes of Ethics that exist for 1,500 different professions and organizations – doctors, architects, educators, health care providers, the media, engineers and lawyers, just to name a few. The purpose of the Code of Ethics, however, can be significantly different. This program will evaluate the major differences between the Code of Ethics for engineers versus the Code of Ethics for lawyers.
By contrasting the codes of each you will quickly understand the importance of your conduct as a professional and how your actions can affect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Practical application of the Engineering Code of Ethics requires critical moral reasoning as well as effective organizational communication. The program will also touch on issues such as sustainability, acceptable risk, whistle-blowing, and globalized standards for engineering.
Christopher W. Boyle, J.D. assists clients with environmental law and land use matters with a focus on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, land development, brownfields development, regulatory compliance, ethics in relation to both legal and engineering, and regulatory enforcement. He was formerly a practicing licensed Professional Civil Engineer and currently is chair of Drinker Biddle LLP’s Environment and Energy Group. As a former practicing licensed professional civil engineer, Chris applies his education and practical experience in construction, engineering, and contract administration for civil engineering projects, including dams, bridges, water supply and sanitary sewer and treatment facilities, to his client's business matters.
Attendees will be eligible to receive 1 PDH (NJ, PA, and DE; check for eligibility in other states).
5:00 PM – Social Hour 6:00 PM – Dinner 6:45 PM – Meeting Sponsor Presentations 7:00 PM – Presentation 8:00 PM – Closing Remarks and Upcoming Event Announcements
* Students may attend for free by contacting Chris Gentz, ASHE SNJ Membership Committee Lead, at Chris.Gentz@wsp.com.
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