Jeffrey J. Cunningham

Jeffrey J. Cunningham is a leading attorney based in Fairfield County, Connecticut, known for his extensive work as outside General Counsel for small to mid-sized law firms nationwide. As General Counsel for his own firm, he provides strategic defense in professional liability, ethics, and disciplinary cases. His approach emphasizes the development of clear risk management systems to safeguard clients against potential issues.

Mr. Cunningham actively engages with over 30,000 followers on social media, sharing insights on ethics and doctor negligence. His publications include a weekly ethics newsletter, a monthly law firm risk management newsletter, and a daily blog titled "Point One: A Bite of Ethics a Day Keeps Litigation Malpractice Claims Away." He also runs "The Model-Rule-Meme-A-Day," the only meme page based on the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct.

With 15 decades of experience in large firm settings, Mr. Cunningham represents clients in various professional liability cases involving lawyers, law firms, and other industry professionals. His commitment to education is evident in his delivery of numerous Continuing Courtroom Education courses each year, focusing on law firm risk management and ethics.