Friday, January 29, 2010

Feb 23/ New Britain, CT: Pro Bono Representation of Claimants in Unemployment Compensation Proceedings



As the unemployment rate climbs, growing numbers ofworkers depend on unemployment benefits for support.

This seminar will provide an overview of the unemploymentclaims⁄appeals process—from filing an initial claim to appealing denials to the lower-authority referee section or the higher-authority board of review. The programwill include presentations on substantive requirementsof Connecticut's Unemployment Act, as well as the Employment Security Appeals Division's procedural regulations and practice tips.

Title: Pro Bono Representation of Claimants in Unemployment Compensation Proceedings

9:00 AM 2/23/2010
CBA Law Center
New Britain CT

3.00 Hours CLE Credit

Please note the registration procedure for pro bono seminars: You may only register by calling the CBA Member Service Center at (860)223-4400. Free for CT Pro Bono Network volunteers, $250 for all others.


About the Program
The CT Pro Bono Network offers FREE CLE seminars for its registered volunteers. If you are new to the program, please register as a volunteer before signing up for the CLE's. As a volunteer, we request that you accept at least one pro bono case through our network of agencies during the calendar year.

These CLE seminars are designed specifically for volunteer attorneys and paralegals who accept cases through the CT Pro Bono Network. It is our hope that others attending this CLE (who can do so at a seminar fee of $250) would consider accepting a case through our program.

Faculty and Speaker
Program Chair:
Susan Nofi-Bendici,New Haven Legal Assistance Association, Inc., New Haven
Who Should Attend
While open to all, this training seminar is designed specifically for volunteer attorneys and paralegals who accept cases through the CT Pro Bono Network.

It is our hope that others attending this training would consider accepting a case through our program. 
Become a volunteer at http://www.ctbar.org or call (860)223-4400.
This seminar is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.
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