Pro Bono Ethical Issues - 2 units Ethics - December 16, 2014

Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2014

Please note:  this webinar will be broadcast at 6:00 am local time.

Sponsored by Practising Law Institute

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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. Why you should attend Using a lively, interactive format, Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2014 will examine everyday issues of ethics and professional responsibility in pro bono and public interest practice. What you will learn Within the context of pro bono representation, using “all-new” hypotheticals as the basis of discussion, this program will review issues 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 Working competently in new areas of law Overseeing subordinate lawyers and non-lawyers Unauthorized practice of law (either by misusing non-lawyer assistants or by practicing outside one's ,own jurisdiction) Limited scope representation 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. FREE! CLE Credit: 2.00 units Ethics

December 16, 2014, 6:00 AM –8:10 AM PT

Online

For more information follow the link below:

http://www.pli.edu/Content/Seminar/Ethical_Issues_in_Pro_Bono_Representation/_/N-4kZ1z12ew1?Npp=100&Ns=sort_date%7c0&ID=173202