Thursday, September 14, 2017 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Program Fee: Free for Members | Free for Public Interest/Legal Services Lawyers | $25 for Non-Members

NY CLE Credit pending.

Description:
This program will focus on ethical and practice issues in utilizing interpreters and is geared towards legal services and pro bono attorneys who work with interpreters in the course of providing legal assistance or representation to low-income clients in New York State courts. Topics will include: Best practices in utilizing interpreters when working with clients; Best practices in addressing challenges related to interpreters during court proceedings; Ethical issues that arise when representing clients who are non-English speakers; and New York State court rules, procedures, and resources related to court interpreters.

Speakers:
Honorable Tracey A. Bing, New York City Family Court, Bronx County
Barbara Graves-Poller, Senior Counsel, New York City Law Department
Ron Younkins, Executive Director, NYS Office of Court Administration

Moderator:
Elizabeta Markuci, Director, VOLS Immigration Project

Sponsoring Association Committee:
Pro Bono and Legal Services Committee, Alison King & Amy Barasch, Co-Chairs

Co-Sponsoring Association Committees:
Immigration & Nationality Committee, Victoria F. Neilson, Chair
Government Ethics & State Affairs Committee, Jennifer G. Rodgers
Professional Ethics Committee, Bruce A. Green, Chair
Women in the Courts Task Force, Barbara Graves-Poller, Chair

Co-Sponsoring Organization:
Fordham Law School’s Feerick Center for Social Justice