Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2016 (Online and Webcast) (Free)

Topics:
  • Ethics
  • Pro Bono

This training will be held live at the New York PLI Center, and simultaneously webcast nationwide.

Why You Should Attend
Using a lively, interactive format, Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2015 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:

  • Who is the client?
  • Confidentiality, conflicts of interest and privilege
  • Limited scope representation: how it works for firm and in-house counsel
  • Representing clients with diminished capacity

Faculty

Co-Chairs

  • Professor Bruce A. Green ~ Director and Louis Stein Chair, Louis Stein Center for Law and Ethics, Fordham University School of Law
  • Louis S. Sartori ~ Director, Pro Bono Practice, The Legal Aid Society

Speakers

  • Sidney Cherubin ~ Director of Legal Services, Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project
  • Jennifer L. Kroman ~ Director of Pro Bono Practice, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
  • Randye Retkin ~ Director and Founder, LegalHealth, New York Legal Assistance Group
  • Maurice Segall ~ Director, NY and Fairfield County Program, Pro Bono Partnership

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.

Cost: $0

Registration:   CLICK HERE

  • CLE Credit Comments: CLE-NY Credits Credit Status: Approved Transitional: Newly admitted NY attorneys CAN earn ethics, professional practice, law practice management, and skills credits in this format. Total Credits: 2.00 Ethics: 2.00 CLE-NJ Credits Credit Status: Approved Total Credits: 2.40 Ethics: 2.40
  • Contact:
    Leonard McKenzie
    Practising Law Institute
    212-824-5826
  • Website: www.pli.edu