Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representations

If you are an attorney interested in attending this program, please click the appropriate session link below to email your name, title, company, contact information, and bar numbers for jurisdictions in which you are requesting CLE credit to DechertCLE@Dechert.com. Once we receive this information, we will confirm your registration status. The virtual session will be run via Zoom. Please see here for their minimum system requirements.

Session:
Charlotte, NC - May 27, 2026 – 2:00pm-3:00pm ET
New York, NY - May 27, 2026 – 2:00pm-3:00pm ET
Philadelphia, PA - May 27, 2026 – 2:00pm-3:00pm ET
Washington, DC - May 27, 2026 – 2:00pm-3:00pm ET
Virtual Webconference - May 27, 2026 – 2:00pm-3:00pm ET

This program will address ethical considerations and challenges that arise in the context of pro bono representation, including: determining who is the client and the scope of representation, privilege and confidentiality issues, ethical issues arising related to language access and ethical issues when representing clients with diminished capacity.

Applications for CLE credit are pending in NC and PA.