September 4: Webcast - Ethical Issues in California Pro Bono Representation (#ethics #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 ethical obligations of pro bono legal service, encourage attorneys to engage in this professionally rewarding aspect of law practice, be aware of changes in the practice of law, 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 and federal pro bono programs 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
• Pro Bono in a Federal Jurisdiction Context
• The faculty will discuss hypothetical fact patterns and illustrate the application of the rules.

Who should attend
Law firm pro bono coordinators and partners, law firm associates, legal services pro bono coordinators, solo practitioners, small and medium firm attorneys engaged in pro bono legal services, judges, and everyone interested in increasing access to justice
Title:
Ethical Issues in California Pro Bono Representation
When/Where:
September 4, 2014
9:00 AM Pacific
Webcast - Register Now!
Also presented in-person in San Francisco.
Speakers:

• Chair: Robert A. Hawley ~ Deputy Executive Director, The State Bar of California
• Denise M. Asper ~ Prison Litigation Project Director, Office of the Circuit Executive, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
• Bruce Ives ~ Senior Vice President/Deputy General Counsel for Professional Outreach, Pro Bono, Civic Engagement, Hewlett-Packard Company
• Toby J. Rothschild ~ General Counsel (Retired), Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
• Jonathan McNeil Wong ~ Partner, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP
• Phong S. Wong ~ Pro Bono Director, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
• Program Attorney: Christina Thompson ~ Program Attorney, Practising Law Institute

Credits:
PLI seminars qualify for credit in all states that require mandatory continuing legal education for attorneys. Please be sure to check with your state.
By:
Practising Law Institute
Cost:
Free
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