2-Hour Program

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Overview

Why you should attend

Using a lively, interactive format, Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2012 will examine recent developments and on-going issues in ethics and professional responsibility arising out of pro bono and public interest practice.

What you will learn

Within the context of pro bono representation, using “all-new” hypotheticals as the basis for discussion, this program will review issues and new developments concerning:

  • The attorney-client relationship; beginning and ending the relationship and determining the scope of representation
  • Client identity and third party involvement
  • Client misconduct
  • Confidentiality, conflicts of interest and privilege - recent developments
  • Dealing with pro se adversaries and other third parties
  • Representing clients with diminished capacity
  • Ethical issues faced by  firm and in-house counsel undertaking pro bono activities

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.

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