In the decade since 9/11, the "war on terror" has not only shaped the current legal landscape and regulatory environment, but has also presented novel ethical quandaries for attorneys representing clients in a variety of contexts. In this program, practitioners, scholars and other legal experts will discuss emerging ethical issues which arise in representing clients in criminal and civil matters after 9/11.

PROGRAM AGENDA:
9:00 - 9:05 am
Welcome and Introduction

9:05 - 9:30 am
Avoiding Conflicts when Establishing the Attorney-Client Relationship: "Next Friend" standing, legal defense funds, and Specially Designated Nationals (SDNs)

9:30 - 9:55 am
Representing Clients Imprisoned Under Special Administrative Measures (SAMs): Overcoming Obstacles to Providing Effective Assistance Within the Rules

(15 minute break)

10:10 - 11:00
The Emerging Detention Paradigm: Duties of Loyalty, Confidentiality, and Zealous Advocacy when representing clients held in indefinite detention

(15 minute break)

11:15 - 11:40 am
Trial by Military Commission: The New Military Commissions Rules vs. the Rules of Professional Responsibility

11:40 am - 12:05 pm
When Lawyers Cross the Line: Seeking Accountability for Lawyers Who Authorize Unlawful Conduct

PRESENTERS:

• Robert Boyle, Law Office of Robert Boyle, New York, NY. Appellate attorney and member of Federal Criminal Justice Act Panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Counsel for imprisoned attorney Lynne Stewart.
• Tina M. Foster, Executive Director, International Justice Network, New York, N.Y. Attorney and founder of 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing legal aid to "war on terror" detainees and other survivors of human rights abuses across the globe.
• Scott Horton, Of Counsel, DLA Piper, New York, NY. International business transactions counsel, journalist, legal commentator, and human rights advocate.
• Prof. Ramzi Kassem, Assistant Professor of Law, CUNY Law School, New York, NY. Attorney representing prisoners held at U.S. military facilities at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, and at other detention sites worldwide.
• Prof. Hope Metcalf, Clinical Lecturer in Law, Yale Law School, New Haven, CT. Co-counsel in damages suit against former Office of Legal Counsel attorney John Yoo for authorizing torture of U.S. citizen, Jose Padilla.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
To register for this event, or for more information, please contact events@ijnetwork.org.

Pre-register now for $75 off regular price: $220 if paid by Wednesday, June 22, 2011 (Regular - $295)

Attorneys working for non-profit organizations will receive a 50% discount.

The International Justice Network is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides legal assistance to survivors of human rights abuses and their families, advocates for universal human rights, and promotes the rule of law through a network of legal experts, non-governmental organizations, and local activists across the globe.

For more information about IJN or this program, please visit us online at www.ijnetwork.org.