Seminars & Webcasts

Pro Bono

New York, NY

This Year

• Jul. 12, 2013 New York, NY

The Municipal Law Institute offers attendees sharp analyses of important developments, emerging legal issues and best practices in the field of municipal law. Topics Discussed Will Include: The Municipal Response to Natural Disasters Ethics for the Municipal Lawyer Employment Law Update

• Jul. 29, 2013 New York, NY

Advocates representing children, parents, child welfare or foster care agencies, or working on policy must address evolving issues in an increasingly complex environment. This year, PLI’s 16th Annual Children’s Law Institute will focus on a variety of social and legal issues affecting child welfare and juvenile justice practice.

• Aug. 2, 2013 New York, NY

Mark Your Calendar. More Information to Come!

• Sep. 3 - 4, 2013 New York, NY

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 ...

• Oct. 7, 2013 New York, NY

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

• Oct. 9, 2013 New York, NY

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 understand Chapter 7 and its related issues. The program will also feature a panel of bankruptcy judges for a dynamic “Views from the Bench” discussion.

• Oct. 31, 2013 New York, NY

Section 1983 authorizes private parties to enforce their federal constitutional rights against state and local officials and municipalities. Section 1983 litigation is typically complex and multifaceted, raising a wide range of substantive and procedural issues. The claims are asserted by alleged victims of police misconduct, prisoners, present and former public employees, and property owners, among others. The cases typically raise issues of federal ...

• Nov. 6, 2013 New York, NY

This program will bring you up-to-date on the latest developments and unique financial and regulatory issues that impact the nonprofit sector.

• Dec. 16, 2013 New York, NY

Using a lively, interactive format, Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2013 will examine everyday issues of ethics and professional responsibility in pro bono and public interest practice.