Refrex.co

NOTE: The seminar is a move-quality screen production followed by a live discussion with moderators. The program is accredited for “live” CLE credit.

Even in Ben Franklin’s time, the public held cynical views about lawyers. How can one be a better practitioner and help negate some of the lingering negative attitudes toward today’s lawyers? In this engaging and informative program, Ben Franklin (who worked with more lawyers than most modern day practitioners) challenges today’s lawyers to expand their own notion of ethics much as he, himself, did during his own life.

Ben discusses the ethical issues he confronted and challenges attendees to put ethical considerations at the heart of legal practice. Franklin speaks of the importance of ethical practices and the spirit of Pro Bono Publico as the underpinnings of a virtuous life.

2:00 - 3:05 p.m. - Introduction
     1. Greeting to Lawyers and the Spirit of Pro Bono Publico
          (Preamble, Rules 6.1 Voluntary Pro Bono Publico Service; 2.1 Advisor; 2.4 Lawyer
          Serving as Third-Party Neutral)
     2. Diligence in Documentation and Accounting
          (Rules 1.15 Safekeeping Property; 1.17 Sale of Law Practice)
     3. Money Matters
          (Rules 1.5 Fees; 1.15 Safekeeping Property)
     4. Loyalty
          (Rules 1.6 Confidentiality of Information; 1.7 Conflict of Interest – Current Clients; 1.8 Conflict of
           Interest – Current Clients – Specific Rules)
     5. Humility and Civility
          (Preambles #5 and 6; Rules 8.2 Judicial and Legal Officials; 4.3 Dealing With Unrepresented            Person; 4.4 Respect for Rights of Third Persons; 3.5 Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal)
     6. Honesty and Integrity
          (Preambles #2, 12 and 13; Rules 3.3 Candor Toward the Tribunal; 3.4 Fairness to Opposing Party           and Counsel; 3.8 Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor; 1.18 Duties to Prospective Client)

3:05 – 3:30 p.m. - Audience Discussion with Moderator

MODERATOR: JIM DORAN, Waller

__________________________________

Received before or on FEB 8:
$75 NBA member; $85 non-member

Received after FEB 8:
$85 NBA member; $95 non-member
__________________________________

Registration must be received before or on FEBRUARY 8 to guarantee written materials at the program. No refunds will be issued after the registration deadline; however, a substitute may attend for a registered participant.

..............................................