Feb 23/ New Britain, CT: Pro Bono Representation of Claimants in Unemployment Compensation Proceedings

As the unemployment rate climbs, growing numbers ofworkers depend on unemployment benefits for support.

This seminar will provide an overview of the unemploymentclaims⁄appeals process—from filing an initial claim to appealing denials to the lower-authority referee section or the higher-authority board of review. The programwill include presentations on substantive requirementsof Connecticut's Unemployment Act, as well as the Employment Security Appeals Division's procedural regulations and practice tips.

Title: Pro Bono Representation of Claimants in Unemployment Compensation Proceedings

9:00 AM 2/23/2010
CBA Law Center
New Britain CT

3.00 Hours CLE Credit

Please note the registration procedure for pro bono seminars: You may only register by calling the CBA Member Service Center at (860)223-4400. Free for CT Pro Bono Network volunteers, $250 for all others.

About the Program

The CT Pro Bono Network offers FREE CLE seminars for its registered volunteers. If you are new to the program, please register as a volunteer before signing up for the CLE's. As a volunteer, we request that you accept at least one pro bono case through our network of agencies during the calendar year.

These CLE seminars are designed specifically for volunteer attorneys and paralegals who accept cases through the CT Pro Bono Network. It is our hope that others attending this CLE (who can do so at a seminar fee of $250) would consider accepting a case through our program.

Faculty and Speaker

Program Chair:

Susan Nofi-Bendici,New Haven Legal Assistance Association, Inc., New Haven

Who Should Attend

While open to all, this training seminar is designed specifically for volunteer attorneys and paralegals who accept cases through the CT Pro Bono Network.

It is our hope that others attending this training would consider accepting a case through our program. 

Become a volunteer at http://www.ctbar.org or call (860)223-4400.

This seminar is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.

MORE INFORMATION:

http://www1.ctbar.org/CLEDetail2.aspx?cd=4181

Feb 18/Iowa (10 locations): The Biggest Dossier: Contemporary Family Law Issues in Iowa

This event is not-quite-free, but if you volunteer to participate in specified pro bono programs, you can get the program cost down to $15, which for 3.25 credits is pretty darn cheap.

Title: The Biggest Dossier: Contemporary Family Law Issues in Iowa

Thursday February 18 , 2010

By: Iowa Legal Aid Volunteer Lawyers Project, Polk County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project, Pro Bono Project of HELP Legal Assistance 

Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location:

Over the Iowa Communications Network

Ten Locations in the State of , IA

Contact:

Kara Johnson kjohnson@iowalaw.org

Be Sure to Notice New "Go Green/Save Green" Options on the Attached Fillable pdf Registration Form

CLE Credit Comments: 3.25 Hours State CLE (including .5 Hour Legal Ethics) anticipated.

More Information (including registration form): http://www.probono.net/calendar/event.293676-The_Biggest_Dossier_Contemporary_Family_Law_Issues_in_Iowa

Multiple Dates/ Louisiana (multiple locations): Child Welfare Training Events

The Louisiana Court Improvement Program and Louisiana CASA Association are partnering in 2010 to provide informative educational workshops exploring essential areas for all professionals working with children in the Court system. Attorneys, Rehabilitation Counselors, Social Workers, and Licensed Professional Counselors will receive 6 hours of continuing education.

These events are not-quite-free, since there is a mere $20 charge to cover lunch, refreshments and handouts. For 6 credits, you can hardly do better and the intent is righteous!

REGISTRATION:

http://louisianacasa.org/event-registration/

CALENDAR:

January 28, 2010	The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008: Analysis, Implications and Policy [More Information]	Lafayette
February 25, 2010	The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008: Analysis, Implications and Policy	Monroe
March 12, 2010	When Is It Safe to Reunify?	Metairie
April 29, 2010	The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008: Analysis, Implications and Policy	Natchitoches
May 28, 2010	The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008: Analysis, Implications and Policy	Hammond
June 25, 2010	Youth With Multi Systemic Needs	St. Tammany
July 23, 2010	Early Childhood Development	Baton Rouge
September 2, 2010	Early Childhood Development	Houma

More information:

http://clarola.org/

Feb 8/Washington, DC & telecon: Responding to Haitian TPS: Training for Pro Bono Lawyers

Learn how to represent Haitian TPS Cases

Trainers: Peggy Gleason of Catholic Charities and CLINC

Title:

Responding to Haitian TPS: Training for Pro Bono Lawyers

By:

Catholic Charities' Immigration Legal Services, Miller Chevalier

Monday February 08 , 2010

Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Location:

Miller & Chevalier

655 15th Street NW, Suite 900

Washington, DC

Contact:

Kathleen Wach

Miller Chevalier

kwach@milchev.com

202.626.5565

To RSVP: Please email Kathleen Wach, Pro Bono Counsel at kwach@milchev.com

Miller & Chevalier will graciously provide lunch.

There is also a call-in option.

MORE:

http://www.probono.net/calendar/event.293504-Responding_to_Haitian_TPS_Training_for_Pro_Bono_Lawyers

Feb 5 / Indianapolis: Black History Month (CLE)

Federal agencies will sponsor a Black History Month Celebration on Friday, Feb. 5, at the Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse in the William E. Steckler Ceremonial Courtroom (Courtroom 202) located at 46 E. Ohio St., Indianapolis.

Professor Kevin D. Brown, Indiana University Maurer School of Law-Bloomington, will be the featured speaker. He has been a faculty member since 1987 and is a respected author, speaker and instructor on issues dealing with race, law and education.

Black History Month Free CLE

Start Date/Time: Friday, February 05, 2010 2:00 PM

End Date/Time: Friday, February 05, 2010 3:00 PM

The Black History Month Celebration will begin at 10 a.m. with a program for eighth and ninth grade students. This interactive experience will feature a lecture by Prof. Brown on the 14th Amendment and the rights of citizens and students, which will be supplemented by an activity that will force the students to evaluate, understand and discuss their rights. The second half of the program will present students with the question, "What would America be like if the Confederacy had won the Civil War?"

The afternoon program will be at 2 p.m. and will be free and open to the public. Prof. Brown will ask, "Why do we need a Black History Month?" This lecture will explore the many contributions, and the centrality of those contributions, that African-Americans have made to the United States and its society. One hour CLE credit pending!

For more information, please contact Deputy Clerk Doria Lynch at 317.229.3729.

MORE:

http://inbar.org/Home/tabid/36/ctl/Details/Mid/417/ItemID/84/Default.aspx?selecteddate=2/5/2010

Jan 27/Chicago - Powers of Attorney

The Center for Disability and Elder Law  announces:

A free CLE training on drafting Powers of Attorney, as part of CDEL's SCI program, is provided on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at CDEL's office. Illinois licensed attorneys will receive 1 hour of MCLE credit for attendance at the training and should be able to commit to participating in at least one workshop. Students (especially students eligible for Supreme Court Rule 711 licenses) and retired attorneys are also welcome to attend. 

Sponsor(s): Center for Disability and Elder Law 
Date: 01/27/2010
Time: 01:00PM - 02:30PM
Location: 79 W. Monroe Suite 919, Chicago, IL 60603
Speakers: Thomas Wendt, Esq. Legal Director, Center for Disability & Elder Law. 

Program Description:
The SCI brings CDEL staff and volunteer attorneys to senior citizen residences across Chicago and suburban Cook County to prepare Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Property, as well as Living Will Declarations. In 2009, CDEL conducted 54 workshops scheduled, assisting approximately 650 seniors. Between 4 and 8 volunteer attorneys and 8 and 20 seniors participate in each workshop.

To administer the SCI workshops, CDEL staff attorneys and volunteers to travel to low-income senior citizens' residence facilities to conduct educational outreaches, teaching the residents of the facilities about CDEL and its services, in particular Powers of Attorney.

CDEL staff and volunteer attorneys then return to the site to conduct the workshop. Generally, volunteer attorneys travel directly to site, thus avoiding a trip downtown to CDEL's office. At the workshop, the CDEL volunteer attorneys meet one on one with seniors, where the attorneys consult with residents, explain the documents in detail to the residents and draft the documents. The documents are then witnessed, notarized, copied and presented to the senior. This is a great opportunity to provide assistance directly to seniors in a discreet, one time manner, with no lingering client matters. Once the documents are completed and the workshop is finished, the attorney client relationship ends. If any follow-up is needed, CDEL handles the follow-up.

• The program is good for attorneys interested in providing pro bono service to clients, but do not have the time or availability to provide long term representation. 
• The program is also good for retired and semi-retired attorneys, who simply wish to "give something back" to the community. For retired attorneys, CDEL can even facilitate those attorneys to obtain a Supreme Court Rule 756(j) license (for retired attorneys working for/volunteering at non-profit legal service providers). 
• The program is also great for law students who are interested in obtaining practical legal and client interaction experience. For qualified students, CDEL will assist in obtaining a Supreme Court Rule 711 provisional license.

CDEL is also looking for volunteers to travel to the senior centers to provide the initial outreach speaking engagements. Complete training and speaking "scripts" are available for this program. For each presentation, the attorney volunteer would receive 2 hours of "pro bono credit."

Contact Information:
For more information or to register for the CLE training, please email CDEL at cle@probonocdel.org or call CDEL Chief Legal Officer Thomas Wendt at (312) 376-1880 ext 21.

And now, the Sales Pitch:
The SCI Workshop concept has been very successful and there is a demonstrated need for expansion of the program.

• It is a positive experience for the residences, as they are able to schedule an activity that provides a much needed service. 
• It is a positive experience for the law firms and attorneys, as the SCI provides the opportunity for pro bono work in a discreet workshop, as well as the opportunity to receive MCLE credit. 
• It is a positive experience for CDEL, as it provides CDEL with the opportunity to provide service to a large number of seniors and is an incredibly efficient use of CDEL resources. 
• Most importantly, the Workshop is a positive experience for the seniors as they receive these very important legal services and legal documents at no expense in an efficient manner.

MORE:
http://www.illinoislegaladvocate.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=calendar.calendarDetails&eventID=3132

Jan 28/New Orleans: Attorneys Fees and Recent Legislative Developments

By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services 

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  Thursday January 28 , 2010
  10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

  
  

• Title: Attorneys Fees and Recent Legislative Developments

• CLE Credit
• Location:
  
  
  1010 Common St.
  

  2nd Floor Conference Room
  

  New Orleans , LA
  
  Contact:
  Brenda Washington
  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans Office)
  bwashington@slls.org
  
• Source:
  http://www.probono.net/calendar/event.292244-Free_CLE_Attorneys_Fees_and_Recent_Legislative_Developments

Training agenda

10am -12 noon
Attorney fees statutes and litigation: David Williams and Mark Moreau

1:30 -2:30
Highlights from the 2009 Louisiana Legislature-what you need to know: Mark Moreau

Pre-register now.

Contact Brenda Washington by January 25, 2010: bwashington@slls.org

• CLE Credit Comments: 3 hours

Jan 27/Web: Crisis in Haiti: Addressing the Legal Issues

Join Julie E. Dinnerstein, Co-Director of the Immigration Intervention Project, Sanctuary for Families, and Miriam A. Buhl, Pro Bono Counsel at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, for  Crisis in Haiti: Addressing the Legal Issues Wednesday January 27 , 2010 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, a free One-Hour Briefing By Practising Law Institute on Temporary Protected Status applications and disaster-related pro bono legal/non-legal assistance to minimize the risk of catastrophic loss of life and infrastructure.
Topics to be addressed include:

• What is Temporary Protected Status, and how to apply?
• Who is eligible for Haitian TPS?
• Who should not apply for TPS?
• What other legal needs are likely to emerge?
• How can lawyers help with natural disasters?

Natural disasters may be unpreventable, but there are ways lawyers can help. The Obama administration has designated Haiti as a country whose nationals may be eligible for Temporary Protected Status - as it has to survivors of Latin American earthquakes and those fleeing extreme political upheaval in Africa - so that the Haitian diaspora in the United States will be allowed to work and send vitally needed money home.

MORE:
http://www.probono.net/calendar/event.293529-Crisis_in_Haiti_Addressing_the_Legal_Issues_FREE_Audioonly

Jan 25/ Web: Emerging legal issues from Haiti West LegalEdcenter

West LegalEdcenter has put together a free continuing legal education (CLE) program for Monday, Jan. 25 to address some of the legal issues surrounding the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti.

Haiti Crisis Update: Current and Emerging Legal Issues will be live at 3 p.m. Eastern on Jan. 25 and available as an on demand audio program afterward.

It is produced in partnership with the National Bar Association.

The panel of speakers will detail the policies and procedures put in place by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Department of State that will impact Haitian nationals currently in the U.S., U.S. permanent residents stranded in Haiti, and Haitian orphans who are in the process of being adopted by U.S. citizens.

The goal of the CLE is to ensure participants that they are in the best position possible to assist those in need of immigration advice as a result of the ongoing tragedies in Haiti. The program also will address the emerging issues regarding infrastructure rebuilding.

The moderator will be Mavis Theassa Thompson, president of the National Bar Association. Presenters are Thomas A. Duckenfield III, Of Counsel at Adorno & Yoss and Romy Kapoor, Partner at Adorno & Yoss.

Registration for this free CLE is available on West LegalEdcenter.

ACCREDITATION:
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CPE-NASBA, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, ME, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, RI, UT, VA, VI, VT, WI, WV (Note: also approved in WA; it just wasn't mentioned on the West website)

MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION:
http://legalcurrent.com/2010/01/21/free-cle-emerging-legal-issues-from-haiti/

Jan 20/ Stillwater, MN - "Collaborative Divorce and Team Practice"

The Washington County Law Library is pleased to present the following Continuing Legal Education programs free of charge. These programs are presented in coordination with the Washington County Bar Association, but membership in the Association is not required for attendance.

Unless otherwise noted, all programs are presented in Conference Room 21 (lower level), Washington County Government Center. All programs begin at noon and last for one hour.

Suggestions for programs are always welcome and should be directed to the County Law Librarian, who may be reached at 651-430-6330.

Jan. 20, 2010

"Collaborative Divorce and Team Practice"
Louise Livesay, Collaborative Lawyer and Mediator
Audra Holbeck, Collaborative Lawyer and Mediator
Stephanie Tschida, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Divorce Coach and Child Specialist
Patricia Rogers, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Divorce Coach and Child Specialist
Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota
Stillwater, MN
One standard CLE credit has been approved #140473

MORE:
http://www.co.washington.mn.us/info_for_residents/law_library/continuing_legal_education/