Attorneys practicing in the health care and life sciences fields address issues on a daily basis that touch on questions of regulatory compliance, corporate codes of conduct and ethics, and corporate social responsibility considerations, all of which are unique and specific to their industries. At the same time, the attorneys themselves are also regulated by […]
Performing pro bono work can be personally rewarding, but sometimes thankless -- until now! All Wake County lawyers who have provided pro bono legal services and government lawyers supporting our public service efforts during the 12 months are invited to attend this special cocktail event. Hosted by the WCBA Public Service Committee, this event will […]
This One-Hour Briefing will help you build an understanding of the underlying principles, processes and implementation challenges in the FASB’s new financial instrument impairment standard. The standard’s current expected credit loss (or CECL) model requires complex new judgments and estimates. This new approach applies to all financial instruments, including accounts receivable, loans receivable and investments. […]
It’s tradition! Don’t miss two of our most popular annual CLEs: the Professionalism Roundtable and the Civil Law Update. The Professionalism Roundtable will once again be held during the WCBA’s luncheon THIS YEAR AT THE CRABTREE MARRIOTT on Tuesday, October 3, beginning at 12:45 p.m. The Roundtable was coordinated by the Professionalism Committee and will […]
October 5 through 8, 2017 The North Carolina Senior Lawyers Division Pro Bono Conference highlights the emphasis on pro bono activities. According to the 2016 ABA Commission’s report on the “Future of Legal Services," more than 80 percent of the civil legal needs of lower-to-middle income individuals are unmet. The Senior Lawyers Division supports and […]
The Annual WCBA Day of Service will be held on Saturday, October 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Raleigh Rescue Mission. Free legal services will be provided to the residents. We have specific needs for volunteers: Family Law – 9:30-11 a.m. Criminal Law – 9:30-11 a.m. Driver License Restoration – 9:30-11 a.m. […]
Consumer bankruptcy lawyers are the solution for millions of individuals facing financial difficulties. This half-day program will provide legal and practical information for both experienced consumer bankruptcy lawyers and lawyers who do not regularly practice in this field, but are finding an increasing need to understand essential information in this area. The program will also […]
Consumer bankruptcy lawyers are the solution for millions of individuals facing financial difficulties. This half-day program will provide legal and practical information for both experienced consumer bankruptcy lawyers and lawyers who do not regularly practice in this field, but are finding an increasing need to understand essential information in this area. The program will also […]
START YOUR NATIONAL CELEBRATION OF PRO BONO PLANNING NOW! Over the past eight years, with your help, the ABA's Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service has succeeded in focusing an annual national spotlight on pro bono. During the 2016 National Celebration, over 700 organizations participated by planning more than 1200 events! This year’s […]
Asking the right questions in the right way can start your attorney-client relationship off on the right note and prevent unnecessary frustration. This skill is especially important when working with pro bono clients who have had limited experience with the legal system or face other barriers. PLI’s latest massive open online course (MOOC) is free […]
Asking the right questions in the right way can start your attorney-client relationship off on the right note and prevent unnecessary frustration. This skill is especially important when working with pro bono clients who have had limited experience with the legal system or face other barriers. PLI’s latest massive open online course (MOOC) is free […]
This course will address the most common ethics issues in pro bono representations. After reviewing the call to facilitate access to justice, attendees will explore matters of competency, supervision, potential conflicts, risks with incoming and departing lawyers, the importance of engagement letters and effective disengagement.
