Successful Pro Bono Models for In-House Counsel: How to Effectively Provide Legal Assistance to Low-Income People (Free Webcast)

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  • Legal Skills

The Practising Law Institute is offering a free one-hour briefing via webcast entitled Successful Pro Bono Models for In-House Counsel: How to Effectively Provide Legal Assistance to Low-Income People on October 26, 2017 at 1:00 pm Eastern.

In-house counsel will hear from pro bono professionals at the two largest legal services organizations in the country about the most effective ways for attorneys at corporations to engage in pro bono efforts.  The discussion will include the basic ingredients of a successful in-house pro bono project; common pitfalls to avoid; examples of successful pro bono models; and where to find specific in-house opportunities to provide pro bono support to low-income people.

Please join Karen Fisher Gutheil from The Legal Aid Society and Adam Heintz from Legal Services NYC as they address:

  • How to navigate the corporate landscape: strengths and challenges of doing pro bono at corporations
  • How to identify models that work and avoid common pitfalls when doing pro bono at corporations
  • How to find pro bono opportunities and get involved now

Register now and don’t miss this important free presentation as part of the ABA’s National Celebrate Pro Bono Week.

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  • CLE Credit Comments:

    CLE-PA Credits
    Credit Status: Approved
    Total Credits: 1.00
    General: 1.00

    Attendance at this event is categorized as "distance learning" by the PA CLE Board. Under current rules, lawyers have the option of completing six (6) hours per compliance year of distance learning by participating in pre-approved, interactive, Internet or computer based CLE programs. More information on distance learning CLE credit.

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    Practising Law Institute
  • Website: www.pli.edu