Using a lively, interactive format, Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2012 will examine recent developments and on-going issues in ethics and professional responsibility arising out of pro bono and public interest practice.
What you will learn: Within the context of pro bono representation, using “all-new” hypotheticals as the basis for discussion, this program will review issues and new developments concerning:
- The attorney-client relationship; beginning and ending the relationship and determining the scope of representation
- Client identity and third party involvement
- Client misconduct
- Confidentiality, conflicts of interest and privilege - recent developments
- Dealing with pro se adversaries and other third parties
- Representing clients with diminished capacity
- Ethical issues faced by firm and in-house counsel undertaking pro bono activities
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.
This program is dedicated to the memory of Steven H. Leleiko, Vice President, Practising Law Institute, who passed away in December 2008 after serving PLI for more than 25 years. In addition to his on-going responsibilities, Steve was deeply committed and devoted much of his time to pro bono and ethics training.
As part of PLI’s commitment to public service and the pro bono activities of the legal community, there is no fee to attend this program.
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When/Where:
December 18, 2012
9:00 AM Eastern
New York, NY
Speakers:
- Douglas J. Chu ~ Hynes & Chu LLP
- Katie M. Lachter ~ Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
- Louis S. Sartori ~ Director, Pro Bono Practice, The Legal Aid Society
- Madeleine Schachter ~ Managing Director of Social Investment, Global Access to Technology for Development
- Michael Scherz ~ Director, Domestic Violence Project, Lawyers for Children
- Chair: Professor Bruce A. Green ~ Louis Stein Professor and Director, Louis Stein Center for Law and Ethics, Fordham University School of Law
- Program Attorney: Janet L. Siegel ~ Practising Law Institute
Total Credits:
Ethics: 2.00 in many jurisdictions
By:
Practising Law Institute
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