Public Interest Calendar of Events
This month's public interest calendar includes video encores and webcast CLEs in wake of coronavirus pandemic.
March 20, 2020 at 12:11 PM
3 minute read
By The Legal Intelligencer
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- On March 24, the Philadelphia Bar Association will present a video encore titled, "Understanding the Legal Rights of the Most Vulnerable: Representing Undocumented Minors During the Current Administration," from 12:30-2:30 p.m. This webcast will offer 1 SUB/1.0 ETH CLE credits. Login link and materials will be provided electronically the morning of the program. For more information, and to register online, visit www.philabar.org.
- On March 26, Philadelphia VIP will hold a Small Business Legal Assessment Clinic by phone consultation, from 5–7 p.m. Each attorney will be matched with a client and given background information before the consultation. Use your legal skills to help small business owners identify and strategize around key legal issues; register here: https://www.phillyvip.org/events/sb-clinic-mar-2020-vols/.
- On March 26, the Philadelphia Bar Association will present a video encore titled, "Criminal Justice Reinvestment Initiative," from 12:30-1:30 p.m. This webcast will offer 1 SUB CLE credit. Login link and materials will be provided electronically the morning of the program. For more information, and to register online, please visit www.philabar.org.
- March 27, the Philadelphia Bar Association will present a webcast titled "Demonstrative Evidence, Psychology of Persuasion and the Psychology of Settlement," from 9-11:15 a.m. This webcast is FREE for Philadelphia Bar Association Members in good standing! 1.0 SUB/1.0 ETH CLE credits. Login link and materials will be provided electronically the afternoon before the program. For more information, and to register online, visit www.philabar.org.
- On April 2, Philadelphia VIP will hold its first solos practice group, online from noon–1 p.m. This virtual meeting will offer an in-depth introduction to pro bono representation with VIP. Join us to learn more about our volunteer resources and how to properly select a case. Any attorney seeking information about VIP's program is welcome to attend this introductory meeting. To register, visit https://www.phillyvip.org/events/solos-practice-group-apr-2020/.
- On April 14, the Philadelphia Bar Association will present a webcast titled "Ethical Issues for Attorneys Serving on a Nonprofit Board," from 12:30-2:45 p.m. This webcast will offer 2.0 ETH CLE credits. Login link and materials will be provided electronically the morning of the program. For more information, and to register online, please visit www.philabar.org.
- On April 15, Philadelphia VIP's family law practice group will meet, from 12–1 p.m., at Philadelphia VIP, 1500 Walnut St., Suite 400, Philadelphia. Strategize about VIP cases, connect with fellow attorneys, and deepen your commitment to expanding access to justice. Recent volunteer of the month, Lise Fisher, will be available to answer questions and share expertise with volunteers. For more information and to register, visit https://www.phillyvip.org/events/family-law-practice-group-apr-2020/.
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