Seminars & Webcasts

Pro Bono

Ethics

• Sep. 3 - 4, 2013 New York, NY

• Sep. 3 - 4, 2013 Webcast

• Sep. 3 - 4, 2013 Cleveland, OH

This year’s program will examine key immigration trends and hot topics for 2013.  You will hear from Washington insiders about what is likely to happen with immigration legislation in the coming months, including the real possibility of Comprehensive Immigration Reform.  Will anything move on bills eliminating the per-country limit for employment-based cases, or increasing immigration opportunities for high-skilled workers?  What can ...

• Sep. 12, 2013 San Francisco, CA

• Sep. 12, 2013 Webcast

While the ethical obligations of Pro Bono legal practice are no different than a commercial law practice, there are practical considerations regarding eligibility of clients, challenging clients, challenging pro bono attorneys, conflicts similar in theory, different in practice settings), expectations on both sides, case management responsibility, and different delivery models, such as limited scope representation, that cause many professionals to ...

• Oct. 7, 2013 New York, NY

• Oct. 7, 2013 Webcast

This program will provide litigators with the unique opportunity to hear directly from the judges how they view communications with the court and trial practice, as well as how lawyers can help (or sabotage) their cases.

• Oct. 9, 2013 New York, NY

The financial crisis has positioned consumer bankruptcy lawyers as the solution for millions of individuals facing financial difficulties. This half-day program is targeted at providing legal and practical information for both experienced consumer bankruptcy lawyers, and lawyers who do not regularly practice in this field, but are finding an increasing need to know essential information in this area. The program will provide an overview of the Chapter ...

• Nov. 1, 2013 San Francisco, CA

There are over 21 million veterans in the U.S.; many of them are not aware of the benefits to which they are entitled.  Medical and financial assistance are available to men and women who have served in the military, but some who can qualify are not receiving the benefits that they need.  Attorneys can assist veterans with the problems that preclude them from receiving benefits, such as: Lack of proper paper trails to “service-connect” ...