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Ethical Issues in the Context of Pro Bono Representation

Recorded on: Dec. 19, 2012
Running Time: 02:02:11

Taken from the Web Program Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2012 Recorded December, 2012 in New York

Ethical Issues in the Context of Pro Bono Representation [02:02:11]

Using hypotheticals as the basis for discussion, the faculty will analyze new developments and everyday ethical issues that arise in the context of pro bono representation. Important topics to be discussed include:

  • The Attorney-Client Relationship
  • Client Identity and Third Party Involvement
  • Pro Bono Representation and Client Misconduct
  • Confidentiality and Conflicts of Interest
  • Dealing with Pro Se Adversaries and Other Third Parties
  • Diminished Capacity, Client Representation and Non-Lawyer Involvement
  • Ethical issues faced by firm and in-house counsel undertaking pro bono activities

Chair: Professor Bruce A. Green

The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online:
  • The Attorney-Client Relationship: Beginning and Ending the Relationship and Determining the Scope of Representation
    Louis S. Sartori
  • Client Identity and Third Party Involvement
    Douglas J. Chu
  • Client Misconduct
    Katie M. Lachter
  • Contact with Unrepresented Parties and Diminished Capacity
    Michael Scherz
  • Ethical Issues Faced by Firm and In-House Counsel Undertaking Pro Bono Activities
    Madeleine Schachter
  • Part 1200--New York Rules of Professional Conduct (Selected Excerpts)
     
  • Letters of Engagement Rules
    Madeleine Schachter, Louis S. Sartori
  • Sample Retainer/Letter of Engagement
    Louis S. Sartori
  • Ethics Opinion 321 (2003): Communications Between Domestic Violence Petitioner and Counsel for Respondent in a Privately Litigated Proceeding for Criminal Contempt
    Michael Scherz
  • 2009 Formal Ethics Opinion 12 (2010): Preparation of Documents for Unrepresented Adverse Party
    Michael Scherz
  • Ethics Opinion 05-07 (2005): Non-Client Spouse; Indemnity; Conflict; Joint Representation
    Michael Scherz
  • Ethics Opinion 011115
    Michael Scherz
  • Opinion No. 09-06
    Michael Scherz
  • Attorney Q. v. Mississippi State Bar, 587 SO. 2D 228 (1991)
    Michael Scherz
  • In Re Jensen, 191 P. 3D 1118, 286 Kan. 1160 (2008)
    Michael Scherz
  • Ethical Considerations in Pro Bono Representation
    Mark L Karasik, Kathleen T Sanderson
  • Client Identity and Third Party Involvement (The Elder Law Prospective) (PowerPoint Slides)
    Douglas J. Chu

Presentation Material


  • Ethical Issues in the Context of Pro Bono Representation
    Douglas J. Chu
  • Hypothetical Handout
     
Speaker(s)
Douglas J. Chu ~ Hynes & Chu LLP
Professor Bruce A. Green ~ Director and Louis Stein Professor, Louis Stein Center for Law and Ethics, Fordham University School of Law
Katie M. Lachter ~ Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Louis S. Sartori ~ Director, Pro Bono Practice, The Legal Aid Society
Madeleine Schachter ~ Managing Director of Social Investment, Global Access to Technology for Development
Michael Scherz ~ Director, Domestic Violence Project, Lawyers for Children

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