Category: CAT: Ethics/Professionalism, CAT: Standard/General Credit, ST: Connecticut, ST: Illinois, ST: Indiana, ST: Iowa, ST: Minnesota, ST: Nebraska, ST: Ohio, ST: Pennsylvania, ST: Tennessee, ST: Virginia, ST: Wisconsin (show less)
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The legal landscape extends far beyond the city limits, and rural communities present a distinct set of challenges and opportunities for legal professionals. Join us for a thought-provoking seminar that delves into the unique challenges, promising opportunities, and ethical considerations of becoming a legal advocate in a rural community. The expert panel will address:
- Explore the distinct legal needs of rural communities and the role of lawyers in addressing these needs.
- Understand the obstacles faced by rural residents in accessing legal services and explore strategies for bridging the gap.
- How a smaller community can foster close-knit relationships that lead to strong client connections and referrals.
- How legal professionals can play a pivotal role in empowering rural communities by advocating for change and progress.
- The unique ethical challenges lawyers face because of the distinctive dynamics that come with smaller communities and interconnected relationships.
The following ethics rules will be presented and discussed in this CLE webcast:
- ABA Model Rule 1.2 Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer
- ABA Model Rule 1.6 Confidentiality
- ABA Model Rule 1.8 Conflicts of Interest: Current Clients
- ABA Model Rule 1.5 Fees
- ABA Model Rule 7.1 Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services