Navigating Ethical Dilemmas: Insights from NSPE Board of Ethical Review Cases

Includes a Live Web Event on 04/25/2025 at 12:00 PM (EDT)

Overview
Speaker(s)

This webinar is hosted by the New Hampshire Society of Professional Engineers (NHSPE)

Experience Level: Any level of experience

This presentation explores ethical scenarios analyzed by the NSPE Board of Ethical Review (BER). Each case provides a nuanced analysis of the ethical dilemmas involved, along with recommendations grounded in the NSPE Code of Ethics. These resources are particularly valuable for professional engineers, students, and educators who wish to stay ahead of evolving ethical issues. Attendees will gain practical insight into ethical decision-making, reinforcing their understanding of professional responsibility, integrity, and ethical standards in professional engineering practice.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify ethical obligations in professional engineering scenarios.

2. Apply the NSPE Code of Ethics to analyze and resolve hypothetical dilemmas.

3. Develop clear and practical strategies for addressing ethical challenges.

1 PDH

Pricing:

NSPE Members: FREE

Non-members: $75.00 (Join NSPE today and save on this purchase.)

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Spencer Q. Rojas, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Taft, Stettinius & Hollister

Spencer is an associate in Taft’s Energy practice group. As a member of the Energy group, Spencer represents utilities, developers, contractors, and end-use customers nationwide in energy- and construction- related transactions. Spencer earned his J.D from the University of Minnesota School of Law and his bachelor’s degree in political science and international relations from St. Cloud State University.

Kodi Jean Verhalen, Esq., P.E.

Partner

Taft, Stettinius & Hollister

Kodi is a partner in Taft’s Energy practice group. Kodi focuses her practice on a wide variety of electric and natural gas regulatory matters. In addition to her energy practice, Kodi represents a variety of clients on a wide range of environmental and professional practice of engineering matters. In her legal work, Kodi often draws upon her technical understanding gained during her experience as a professional engineer (Minnesota). From 2010 – 2011, Kodi served as president of the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers. From 2016 – 2017, Kodi served as president of the National Society of Professional Engineers. Since 2021, Kodi has served on the University of Minnesota Board of Regents.