PLI is providing free access to online programs
covering legal developments related to the
global coronavirus crisis.
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1-Hour Program
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Overview
Legal services and pro bono attorneys confront many ethical issues as they represent clients in a wide range of COVID-19 related matters. During this One-Hour Briefing, Randye Retkin and Sheila Zablow of the New York Legal Assistance Group will highlight the key ethical issues that can arise and best practices for handling them.
Topics to be discussed in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic include:
• Representing clients remotely
• Capacity issues
• Competence and communication
• Confidentiality issues
• Limited scope representation
• Best practices in the current environment