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Credits: 2.0 ethics & professionalism credit hours
Description: Pro bono service has long stood as a cornerstone of the American legal tradition, reflecting the values and commitments that define our profession. Today, as ever, ethical competence is essential for attorneys who dedicate their time and expertise to serving clients in need.
This vital and highly regarded class explores the ethical dimensions of pro bono representation, with a focus on provisions in the D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct that apply uniquely — and critically — in this context. Whether you're a seasoned public interest advocate or newly engaged in volunteer legal work, this class deepens your understanding of your professional obligations.
Led by D.C. Bar ethics counsel and a representative from the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, the class uses real-world hypotheticals based on actual questions raised by pro bono attorneys to illustrate how to spot – and resolve – common ethical issues. The following are among the key topics our esteemed panel discusses:
- When written fee agreements are required in pro bono matters
- Ethical responsibilities when working with pro se litigants or clients with diminished capacity
- Navigating conflict-of-interest concerns in volunteer representation
- Managing confidentiality, competence, and communication effectively in limited-scope engagements
Designed for attorneys engaged in or considering pro bono service, as well as those employed by legal services organizations, this class offers critical tools to help ensure ethical, effective, and confident advocacy for underserved clients. Don’t miss this opportunity to reaffirm your commitment to public service while enhancing your ethical practice.
Faculty: Adrian Gottshall, Director, Pro Bono Representation & Training, D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center; Nakia L. Matthews, D.C. Bar Senior Legal Ethics Counsel; and Saul Jay Singer, D.C. Bar Senior Legal Ethics Counsel
Fees: $89 D.C. Bar Communities Members, $99 D.C. Bar Members, $109 Government and Nonprofit Attorneys, and $129 Others
The D.C. Bar CLE Program now offers discounted group registration rates! For more information, contact the CLE Office at CLE@dcbar.org or 202-626-3488.
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