August 16: Ethics, Bias, and the Plea-Bargaining Process

This CLE presentation is on the topic of equity, inclusion, and the mitigation of implicit and explicit bias relating to the Plea-Bargaining Process. The goal of the presentation is to develop a deeper understanding of how and where the issues of race, equity and advocacy intersect in the Plea-Bargaining Process.

The presentation will discuss applicability of RPC 1.2 SCOPE OF REPRESENTATION AND ALLOCATION OF AUTHORITY BETWEEN CLIENT AND LAWYER and RPC 1.3 DILIGENCE - A lawyer shall act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client, impact the Plea-Bargaining Process. 

The presentation will include a look at data on case drill down regarding adult felony conviction proportionality, sentencing proportionality, and county wide Superior Court filings and case dispositions.

Title:

Ethics, Bias, and the Plea-Bargaining Process
Webinar Date+Time:
August 16, 2022
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Speakers:
Barbara Harris, Esq. - Office of Public Defense, WA
By:
ALPS Legal Malpractice Insurance, in partnership with the Washington State Bar Association Diversity Committee.
Credits:

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• Washington State: 1.00 Ethics
• Other Jurisdictions: You may be able to self-apply for credit.
• NOTE: If you do not have an WSBA number (either because you're out of state or you're not a lawyer), you may input all zeros when you create the account.

Cost:
Free.

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