Representing the Pro Bono Client: Consumer Law Basics 2014 (Free Webcast)
The Practising Law Institute is offering a free webcast of a presentation being offered live in San Francisco entitled Representing the Pro Bono Client: Consumer Law Basics 2014 on May. 9, 2014 from 12:00 pm - 6:30 pm Eastern.
Volunteer lawyers are needed to help the many low income clients facing a wide assortment of consumer law matters who are unrepresented. Attend this program to learn the basics of consumer law so that you can competently represent a client in need and learn new advocacy skills.
What you will learn
- Introduction to Fair Credit Reporting Act
- Overview of State and Federal Restraints on Debt Collection
- A Primer on Automobile Fraud
- Representing the Unsecured Debtor
- Mortgage Servicer Litigation
Who should attend
Attorneys who want to volunteer to help low income clients with consumer related issues and legal services advocates who want to enhance their skills in consumer litigation matters would benefit from attending this program.
Faculty:
Chairperson(s)
- Robert W. Murphy ~ Law Office of Robert W. Murphy
Speaker(s):
- Hawk Barry ~ Rosner, Barry & Babbitt, LLP
- Justin M. Baxter ~ Baxter & Baxter, LLP
- Carolyn E. Coffey ~ Supervising Attorney, MFY Legal Services, Inc.
- James A. Kowalski, Jr. ~ Executive Director, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc.
Program Attorney(s)
- Christina Thompson ~ Program Attorney, Practising Law Institute
CLE Information:
This program has been approved for five (5) substantive CLE credits. However, PLEASE NOTE:
Under current Pennsylvania CLE Rules, credit may be granted to an attorney who views a live webcast individually. There is a 4.0 credit limit per year for this type of viewing.
More Information and Registration
Other Upcoming Free Webcasts from PLI:
- April 4, 2014: Representing the Pro Bono Client: Effective Written Advocacy 2014
- April 16, 2014: Limited Scope Representation 2014: Ethical & Practical Challenges