September 6/San Francisco+Web: Ethical Issues in California Pro Bono Representation #MCLE

While the ethical obligations of Pro Bono legal practice are no different than a commercial law practice, there are practical considerations regarding eligibility of clients, challenging clients, conflicts (similar in theory, different in practice settings), expectations on both sides, case management responsibility, and different delivery models, such as limited scope representation, that cause many professionals to hesitate offering pro bono legal services. This program is designed to answer questions regarding the professional responsibility obligations of pro bono legal service, encourage attorneys to engage in this professionally rewarding aspect of law practice, and remove ambiguities that are barriers to engaging in pro bono legal services.
Experts in professional responsibility and in pro bono service from law firms, legal services, and in-house corporate law departments will discuss:

• Application of the California Rules of Professional Conduct
• ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct
• Proposed California Rules of Professional Conduct
• Basics of Pro Bono, Including the Definition of “Pro Bono”
• Why Pro Bono is Considered an Important Part of the Profession
• Professional Responsibility Concerns Unique to Pro Bono

The faculty will discuss hypothetical fact patterns and illustrate the application of the rules.
Title:
Ethical Issues in California Pro Bono Representation
When/Where:
Sep. 6, 2012
9:00 AM Pacific (6:00 Eastern)
PLI California Center
685 Market Street
San Francisco, California 94105
Also Available As Webinar
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Speakers:

• Ana de Alba ~ Attorney at Law, Lang, Richert & Patch
• Elizabeth Bluestein ~ General Counsel, Public Counsel
• Maeve Elise Brown ~ Director, Housing and Economic Rights Advocates
• Tiela Chalmers ~ Consultant, Tiela Chalmers Consulting
• Renee Glover Chantler ~ Pro Bono Counsel, DLA Piper LLP
• Bruce Ives ~ Vice-President & Deputy General Counsel, Enterprise Group, Hewlett-Packard Company
• Toby Rothschild ~ General Counsel, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
• Chair: Robert A. Hawley ~ Deputy Executive Director, State Bar of California
• Program Attorney: Christina Thompson ~ Program Attorney, Practising Law Institute

Credit:
3 or more ethics credits in most states. See registration for details about your state.
By:
Practising Law Institute
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