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This year, Pro Bono Week (October 25-29, 2010) comes at a time when there is an enormous need for pro bono legal services.
To support attorneys engaged in pro bono work, PLI offers programs throughout the year in such areas as civil and constitutional rights, children's welfare, education law, eviction defense, immigration issues, elder law, prisoners' rights, bankruptcy, and representing nonprofit organizations.
Listed below are just a few of our upcoming pro bono programs. Scholarships are available to attend. For information about scholarships and frequently added new pro bono programs, please visit http://pro-bono.pli.edu.
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Defending Unlawful Detainers: Training Pro Bono Attorneys to Help Families Avoid Homelessness (FREE)
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In this recession, an increasing number of Californians are facing eviction and do so without the benefit of legal counsel to guide them through the process or the representation necessary to vigorously defend against unlawful actions. As a result, families face the very real possibility of homelessness. This training is designed to help mitigate the crisis by providing private attorneys with a basic understanding of eviction defense and housing law, and an opportunity to connect with non-profit legal service agencies able to facilitate pro bono representation of low-income families facing this predicament.
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(800) 260-4754
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27th Annual Section 1983 Civil Rights Litigation
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Section 1983 authorizes private parties to enforce their federal constitutional rights against state and municipal officials and municipalities. At PLI's 27th Annual Section 1983 Civil Rights Litigation program, a highly experienced and accomplished faculty of federal court judges, legal scholars, and practitioners will analyze recent Section 1983 litigation trends, developments, and strategies.
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(800) 260-4754
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Eviction Defense in San Francisco for Pro Bono Attorneys (FREE)
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For low-income families who often do not have the benefit of legal counsel, eviction can mean homelessness. Won't you volunteer to help those in our community who are most vulnerable? Get the legal training you need at this half-day program and then sign up with The Volunteer Legal Services Program of The Bar Association of San Francisco to make a difference.
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| Chair |
Carolyn Gold
The Volunteer Legal Services Program
The Bar Association of San Francisco
San Francisco
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(800) 260-4754
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Financial and Reporting Issues for Nonprofit Organizations 2010
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In the current economy, nonprofit organizations are facing unprecedented challenges. In this environment, attorneys who either represent or work for nonprofit organizations, as well as attorneys who serve on nonprofit boards, must be aware of the unique financial and regulatory issues facing the nonprofit sector today.
Taught by an experienced panel of attorneys and accountants, Financial and Reporting Issues for Nonprofit Organizations 2010 will provide an overview of, and update on, governmental and financial reporting concerns, internal control basics, and new areas of IRS activity.
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(800) 260-4754
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Judges' Pet Peeves 2010: Tips from the Bench
on Trial Practice
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At this candid program, attendees will have the opportunity to hear — directly from the judges — how they view trial practice and how lawyers can help (or sabotage) their cases.
Based on a hypothetical, a panel of state and federal court judges and attorneys will discuss:
- Appropriate civil litigation techniques, including how to build credibility with the court
- Effective pleadings
- Dos and don'ts of motion practice
- Effective written and oral communication with the court
- Conducting discovery
- The trial
- Civility and ethics issues
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(800) 260-4754
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Adoption Law Institute 2010
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By attending PLI's seventh annual Adoption Law Institute you will learn from a distinguished, highly experienced faculty about the latest developments in the fast-changing field of adoption law, and the implications of these developments for your practice. The faculty and the Course Handbook materials will provide practice tips and practical solutions to a broad range of issues that legal and social work professionals commonly confront in adoption cases.
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(800) 260-4754
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Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2010 (FREE)
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Using a lively, interactive format, Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2010 will examine recent developments and on-going issues in ethics and professional responsibility arising out of pro bono and public interest practice. 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; 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; and diminished capacity.
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| Co-Chairs |
Bruce A. Green
Louis Stein Professor and Director
Louis Stein Center for Law
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Fordham Law School
New York City
Jessi Tamayo
Associate Director
Louis Stein Center for Law and Ethics
Fordham Law School
New York City
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(800) 260-4754
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To register by phone, call PLI's Customer Relations
Department at (800) 260-4754. Mention your Priority Code: YBD0-8AEM1.
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| Groupcasts |
Groupcasts are available for on-site training.
To arrange
for a groupcast in your conference room, please contact the Groupcasts Department via email at groupcasts@pli.edu for more details. |
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