Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2009 (Live Webcast)

Overview

This program is dedicated to the memory of Steven H. Leleiko, Vice President, Practising Law Institute, who passed away in December 2008 after serving PLI for more than 25 years.  In addition to his on-going responsibilities, Steve was deeply committed, and devoted much of his time, to pro bono and ethics training.


Live Webcast on December 22, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. (E.S.T.)

This is a webcast of the live New York session.

Special Note - New York Transitional credit for this program is only available to New York licensed attorneys practicing law outside the U.S.

Why You Should Attend

Using a  lively, interactive format,  "Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation" will examine the every day  issues of ethics and  professional responsibility  through the  prism  of pro bono/public interest law practice.

What You Will Learn

• The significance of the new Rules of Professional Conduct for pro bono representation
• How to anticipate and avoid ethics problems in pro bono matters
• Practical ways for pro bono counsel to deal with ethics problems when they cannot be avoided

Who Should Attend

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.

Special Bonus to all Registrants

All attendees receive a complimentary copy of PLI's comprehensive Course Handbook. This softcover, bound volume was written to augment this program and to stand alone as a permanent reference. PLI's Course Handbooks represent the definitive thinking of the nation's finest legal minds, and are often the standard reference in the field.

Please Note: Webcast attendees will receive a downloadable version of the Handbook one business day prior to the program.

PLI Group Discounts

Groups of 4-14 from the same organization, all registering at the same time, for a PLI program scheduled for presentation at the same site, are entitled to receive a group discount. For further discount information, please contact membership@pli.edu or call (800) 260-4PLI.

PLI Can Arrange Group Viewing to Your Firm

Contact the Groupcasts Department via email at groupcasts@pli.edu for more details.

Schedule

All times are E.S.T.

December 22, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. (E.S.T.)

Within the context of pro bono representation, this program will review issues concerning:

• The attorney-client relationship; beginning and ending the relationship and determining the scope of representation
• Who is the client?
• Client misconduct
• Confidentiality, conflicts of interest and privilege
• Dealing with pro se adversaries and other third parties
• Representing clients with diminished capacity

Faculty

Co-Chair(s)

Bruce A. Green, Louis Stein Professor and Director, Louis Stein Center for Law and Ethics, Fordham Law School
Jessi Tamayo, Associate Director, Louis Stein Center for Law and Ethics, Fordham Law School

Speaker(s)

Martin Guggenheim, Fiorello LaGuardia Professor of Clinical Law, New York University School of Law
Janet Sabel, General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer, The Legal Aid Society
Madeleine Schachter, Special Counsel, Pro Bono, Baker & McKenzie LLP
Michael Scherz, Co-Director, Public Policy & Special Litigation, Lawyers for Children

Program Attorney(s)

Janet L. Siegel, Practising Law Institute

CLE Credit