December 16: NYC - Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2013

This program examines everyday issues of ethics and professional responsibility in pro bono and public interest practice.Using “all-new” hypotheticals as the basis of discussion, this program will review the ethical issues that arise in the context of pro bono representation concerning:

• The attorney-client relationship
• Who is the client?
• Client misconduct
• Confidentiality, conflicts of interest and privilege
• 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.

Title:
Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2013;
When/Where:
New York, NY
December 16, 2013
9:00 AM Eastern
Speakers:
Chair: Louis S. Sartori ~ Director, Pro Bono Practice, The Legal Aid Society
Douglas J. Chu ~ Hynes & Chu LLP
Lisa E. Cleary ~ Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
Jennifer L. Kroman ~ Director of Pro Bono Practice, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Michael Scherz ~ Director, Domestic Violence Project, Lawyers for Children
Program Attorney: Janet L. Siegel ~ Practising Law Institute
Credits:
Typically 2 credits in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Virgin Islands, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming
By:
Practising Law Institute
Cost:
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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