Pro Bono Ethics – On Demand

Ethical Issues in California Pro Bono Representation 2013

CLE credit available through September 25, 2015

Sponsored by the Practising Law Institute

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, challenging pro bono attorneys, 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 professional responsibility obligations of pro bono legal service, encourage attorneys to engage in this professionally rewarding aspect of law practice, and remove ambiguities that are barriers to engaging in pro bono legal services.

Speakers:

Program Overview and Introductions [00:04:47]

Robert A. Hawley

Commencing and Conducting the Representation [01:37:15]

Amy J. Fitzpatrick, Bruce Ives, Toby J. Rothschild, Robert A. Hawley, Janice Cho, Jean M. Wilkinson

Pro Bono Models: Specific Application of Pro Bono in Various Practice Settings [01:30:45]

Janice Cho, Amy J. Fitzpatrick, Bruce Ives, Toby J. Rothschild, Robert A. Hawley, Jean M. Wilkinson

FREE!

CLE Credit: 3.00 units

On Demand – CLE credit available through September 25, 2015

For more information follow the link below:

http://www.pli.edu/Content/OnDemand/Ethical_Issues_in_California_Pro_Bono_Representation/_/N-4nZ1z12of8?ID=160243&t=NGB4_8AEM2&utm_source=8AEM2&utm_medium=EMAIL&utm_campaign=NGB4