Pro Bono Practice: Ethical and Loss Prevention Concerns (OnDemand Webinar)

$149.00

SKU: 409184EAU

Description

Learn practical considerations and concerns that can be associated with pro bono work.Many people who make the decision to become a lawyer, do so in the interest of justice, and to help those who cannot help themselves. As a lawyer, probono can be a worthwhile and rewarding process. Helping others within the realms of your legal expertise provides challenge and reward that transcends financial gain. How to effectively represent a probono client, while ensuring you are protecting their rights and balancing your own case load may lead to ethical considerations that must be addressed. This topic will advise the attorney on what probono representation is comprised of, various duties between attorney and client, errors and omission protection, and various other issues surrounding probono representation.

Date: 2021-11-23 Start Time: End Time:

Learning Objectives

Introduction
• What Is Pro-Bono Representation?
• Representation vs. Clinics
• Why Would a Lawyer Provide Pro-Bono Representations?

Pro-Bono Clients
• Opening a File
• Duties Between Lawyer and Client
• Communication Issues
• Written/Formal Engagement Letters
• Clients With Disabilities
• Veteran’s Court
• Court Appointments

Liability Issues
• Errors and Omission Requirements
• Malpractice

Conclusion
• Philanthropic Considerations
• Ethical Considerations
• Marketing Considerations
• Closing a File

CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,NALA ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

Matt Kelley-Howry Breen & Herman LLP, Christopher Lavorato – Howry Breen & Herman LLP