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Thu Dec 15
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Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2016 (Online and Webcast) (Free)
- 9:00 AM - 11:10 AM
- Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- By: Practising Law Institute
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PLI New York Center
Topics:
- Ethics
- Pro Bono
This training will be held live at the New York PLI Center, and simultaneously webcast nationwide.
Why You Should Attend
Using a lively, interactive format, Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2015 will examine everyday issues of ethics and professional responsibility in pro bono and public interest practice.
What You Will Learn
Within the context of pro bono representation, using "all-new" hypotheticals as the basis of discussion, this program will review issues concerning:
- Who is the client?
- Confidentiality, conflicts of interest and privilege
- Limited scope representation: how it works for firm and in-house counsel
- Representing clients with diminished capacity
Faculty
Co-Chairs
- Professor Bruce A. Green ~ Director and Louis Stein Chair, Louis Stein Center for Law and Ethics, Fordham University School of Law
- Louis S. Sartori ~ Director, Pro Bono Practice, The Legal Aid Society
Speakers
- Sidney Cherubin ~ Director of Legal Services, Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project
- Jennifer L. Kroman ~ Director of Pro Bono Practice, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Randye Retkin ~ Director and Founder, LegalHealth, New York Legal Assistance Group
- Maurice Segall ~ Director, NY and Fairfield County Program, Pro Bono Partnership
Who Should Attend
All attorneys working in nonprofit organizations and legal service organizations, as well as those involved in pro bono practice in law firms and corporate legal departments.
Cost: $0
Registration: CLICK HERE
- CLE Credit Comments: CLE-NY Credits Credit Status: Approved Transitional: Newly admitted NY attorneys CAN earn ethics, professional practice, law practice management, and skills credits in this format. Total Credits: 2.00 Ethics: 2.00 CLE-NJ Credits Credit Status: Approved Total Credits: 2.40 Ethics: 2.40
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