Practising Law Institute is offering a CLE program entitled, Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2009 , on December 22, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. (E.S.T.). It is being presented live in New York but is available to you via a Live Webcast.

Why You Should Attend

This program, presented in a lively, interactive format, will examine the most common issues of ethics and professional responsibility through the prism of pro bono/public interest law practice.

There is no charge to attend this program.

What You Will Learn

Within the context of pro bono representation, this program will review issues concerning:

• The attorney-client relationship; beginning and ending the relationship and determining the scope of representation
• Who is the client?
• Client misconduct
• Confidentiality, conflicts of interest and privilege
• Dealing with pro se adversaries and other third parties
• Client counseling: decision-making responsibility , including representing clients with diminished capacity

Who Should Attend

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.

Special Bonus to all Registrants

All attendees receive a complimentary copy of PLI's comprehensive Course Handbook. This softcover, bound volume was written to augment this program and to stand alone as a permanent reference. PLI's Course Handbooks represent the definitive thinking of the nation's finest legal minds, and are often the standard reference in the field.

Please Note: Webcast attendees will receive a downloadable version of the Handbook one business day prior to the program.

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