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Public Interest Law Dayfor Public Interest, Pro Bono and Private Practitioners

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Philadelphia, 1200 Market St., at 5:30 p.m. (Learn more and register for the reception at www.philabar.org)

Course PlannersMolly a. Callahan, esq.Women against abuse Legal Center philadelphia

Amara Chaudhry, Esq.*Council on american-islamic relations, philadelphia

Justine Elliot, Esq.*Community Legal services, inc. philadelphia

Michael Froehlich, Esq.*Community Legal services, inc. philadelphia

benjamin D. geffen, Esq.*The public interest Law Center of philadelphia

Shira J. goodman, Esq.*CeaseFirepA philadelphia

amy e. Hirsch, esq.Community Legal services, inc. philadelphia

Veronica ‘Niki’ Ludt, Esq.*Face to Face Legal Center philadelphia

Laval s. Miller-Wilson, esq.pA Health Law project, philadelphia

rasheedah phillips, Esq.Community Legal services, inc. philadelphia

Mary Catherine roper, Esq.American Civil Liberties Union of pennsylvania (ACLU), philadelphia

Cindy rosenthal, Esq.philadelphia Legal Assistance, inc. philadelphia

philippe Weisz, Esq.HiAS pennsylvania philadelphia

Suzanne J. Young, Esq.*Community Legal services, inc. philadelphia

* also moderating/speaking

FacultyHon. Anne E. Lazaruspennsylvania Superior Court

Diana baquero, Esq.Martin Luther King Jr., Fellow, Family Law Unit, philadelphia Legal assistance

Steven J. berkowitz, M.D.Director, Center for Youth and Family Trauma response and recovery University of pennsylvania philadelphia

Dr. Denise berteDirector of Mental Health, Latin american Community Center Delaware

Karen C. buck, Esq.executive director, seniorLaW Center philadelphia

sharon dietrich, esq. Managing Attorney, public benefits and Employment, Community Legal Services, iNC, philadelphia

Kyle J. Fisher, esq.pennsylvania Health Law project philadelphia

rachel i. garland, Esq,Community Legal services, iNC philadelphia

Louise Hayes, esq.Community Legal services, iNC philadelphia

Michael g. Hollander, Esq.Community Legal services, iNC philadelphia

thomas innes iii, esq.Defender Association of philadelphia

steven J. Larín, esq.Nationalities Service Center philadelphia

Lynn Marks, esq.Exec. Director, pennsylvanians for Modern Courts, Co-Chair, pennsylvania Fairness Commission, philadelphia

Joseph A. Massa Jr., Esq,Chief Counsel, Judicial Conduct board of pennsylvania, Harrisburg

Maura Mcinerney, esq.Education Law Center philadelphia

Susan pearlstein, Esq.Supervising Attorney, Family Law Unit philadelphia Legal Assistance

Maripat pileggi, Esq.Community Legal services, iNC philadelphia

Meg retz, Esq.Homeless Advocacy project philadelphia

Megan Watson esq.berner, Klaw and Watson LLp philadelphia

John S. Whitelaw, Esq.Community Legal services, iNC philadelphia

Elizabeth Yaeger, Esq.HiAS pennsylvania philadelphia

peter Zurflieh, Esq.Community Justice project Harrisburg

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Registration Policy: We encourage early registration. Save $25 on registrations received 3 or more business days

before the presentation date. Early registration helps us ensure there will be sufficient course materials, seating

and refreshment. Walk-in registrations will be accepted on a space-available basis. Pre-registered customers receive

priority on the distribution of course materials. Those intending to register at the door should check www.pbi.

org or call (800) 247-4724 to ensure that the course has not sold out and that there have been no schedule changes.

Ticket Policy: Time permitting, you will receive a registration ticket that will expedite your check in at the

door. A registration confirmation ticket is not required for admittance.

Cancellation Policy: In order to receive a refund for cancellation (less a $25 administrative fee), you must notify

PBI by mail or FAX no later than 2 business days prior to the course presentation date for the appropriate site. Otherwise, you will receive the course materials in full

consideration of tuition paid.Weather Related Cancellations: Check www.pbi.org or

call (800)-932-4637 ext. 2205.Registration Transfers: Requests for transfers will be

honored if they are received prior to the date of the course.Services for Persons with Disabilities: If special

arrangements are required, please contact Customer Service at (800) 932-4637 at least ten days prior to the

presentation date.Speaker Substitutions: PBI reserves the right to substitute

speakers at all programs.PBI Scholarships: PBI offers substantially reduced tuition

for most PBI seminars to allow attorneys experiencing financial hardship to fulfill their mandatory education

requirement. For details and an application, contact Scholarship Administrator at scholarships@pbi.org or (800)

932-4637 Ext. 2284 at least 30 days before the program. (Please note scholarships are not available for Online CLE.)Course Material Return Policy: A ten-day return privilege

applies to all book orders, less a handling & restocking fee of $6.00. The return privilege does not apply to DVDs,

CDs, or tapes; however, we will be happy to replace any defective disks or tapes at no cost to the customer.

Registration Confirmation: Be sure to include your email address on the registration

form to receive a confirmation. Expedite your check-in by bringing this confirmation to the seminar, but is not

required for admission.Legal Services/Public Interest Lawyers: PBI waives tuition

fees for the first 12 hours of CLE taken in each calendar year for attorneys employed full-time by many nonprofit legal services and public interest organizations providing

legal services to individuals at no or de minimus fees. These attorneys may enroll for additional CLE courses at 50

percent of the highest member fee.

Tuition (includes course book and lunch)Early* Standard$209 Member — Pa., or any co. bar assn. $234 $189 Member admitted after 1/1/08 $214 $229 Nonmember $254 $99 Paralegals attending with an atty. $124 $129 Paralegals attending alone $154 $105 Judges and judicial law clerks $130 $95 Judges and judicial law clerks $120 (admitted after 1/1/08) $35 Law students *Registrations received 3 or more business days before the presentation qualify for the Early Registration Discount.

Public Interest Law Day

Philadelphia • Wed., Nov. 28, 2012

Whether you are a new or seasoned private practitioner, a public interest attorney, or a pro bono attorney, this course focuses on issues that are currently hot topics throughout the legal community!

Delivering public interest law to poor and disadvantaged citizens is a job that is largely undertaken by the more than thirty public interest law organizations in the Philadelphia area, as well as the numerous volunteer pro bono attorneys. Public Interest Law Day is designed to assist these practitioners and their colleagues throughout Pennsylvania in continuing to provide high-quality legal services to this under-served population. In addition to attorneys in public interest practice, this program will be of interest to pro bono practitioners and private practice attorneys who are interested in learning more about public interest law and other timely issues affecting the pro bono community.

Philadelphia 4 Wed., Nov. 28, 2012The CLE Conference Center, Wanamaker Building 10th Floor, Ste. 1010, Juniper St. entrance (between 13th & Broad Sts., opposite City Hall)

9:00 am to 4:30 pm; check-in begins at 8:30 am

RegisteR today! 800.247.4724 • pbi.org

Course Materials One copy of the course materials is included in your registration. These materials are not available for separate purchase.

MOrNINg PrOgrAM SCHEDULE 8:50 - 9:00 Welcome and Introduction -

PBI and Chair, Delivery of Legal Services Committee 9:00 - 10:30 Opening Plenary: Back to the Nickleby Family - 1.5 substantive credits

This opening plenary will highlight the Nickleby family’s continued struggles and how changes in various areas of the law and policy have affected them. Immigration: The laws governing immigration benefits for immigrant youth who have been abused, abandoned and/or neglected have changed significantly; Education: School aged children and their guardians continue to face obstacles in school enrollment; as well as, Employment: We will address changes in employment law with a special focus on the changes in the area of unemployment compensation.

. 10:30 - 10:45 Break 10:45 - 12:15 Breakout Sessions: Choose one (1, 2 or 3) (1) Collateral Consequences of Criminal Records - 1.5 substantive credits Criminal records have a long term impact far beyond the criminal justice system. This

session will examine the civil consequences in employment, public benefits, and other areas, including stepped up court collections in Philadelphia of fines, costs and bail.

(2) Multi-forum Advocacy: Coordinating Advocacy In and Out of the Courtroom – 1.5 substantive credits

Panelists will discuss how to design and implement an effective advocacy that complements and supports litigation and legislative advocacy: will include tips, lessons and advice gleaned from practical experience advocating for policy changes.

(3) Working with Traumatized Clients - 1 substantive and .5 ethics credits Clients have often experienced significant trauma. Learn about the effects of trauma,

strategies to interview clients who have experienced trauma, and how to better prepare them for court.

12:15 - 1:15 Lunch for faculty and attendees (incuded in your tuition)

1:15 - 2:45 Breakout Sessions: Choose one (4, 5 or 6) (4) Identity Issues - 1.5 substantive credits Identification documents are increasingly essential for participation in society.

Learn how to gather the information clients need to obtain ID, how to address gaps or errors in public databases, and how to overcome identification-related hurdles to employment, immigration, public benefits, reentry, and suffrage. This session will address the following identify issues: photo ID for voting and public benefits; correcting public records; birth certificates; access to criminal records; and access to driver’s licenses and state ID for immigrants.

(5) How Changes in Public Benefits Programs Will Affect Your Clients - 1.5 substantive credits

The Department of Public Welfare has instituted significant changes to many welfare programs over the past year, reducing or eliminating benefits for Pennsylvania’s neediest residents. This session will discuss cuts in Food Stamps, Medicaid and General Assistance, changes in welfare to work programs and requirements, and what you need to know to assist your clients.

(6) Family Law for the Non-Family Law Practitioner - 1.5 substantive credits This session will cover practical basics and Family Law Updates for non-family law

practitioners. 2:45 - 3:00 Break 3:00 – 4:30 Closing Plenary: Remedies for Bias in the Court System -

1 ethics/.5 substantive credits This session will focus on avenues for redressing bias in the courts. Panelists will discuss the Unified Judicial System’s Policy on Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity, the work of the Fairness Commission, and the role of the Judicial Discipline System in addressing allegations of bias. This session will explore the ethical obligations on attorneys to report such conduct, the avenues for reporting such conduct and policies and procedures that have been adopted to address bias and claims of bias; as well as whether and how such reporting can affect a client’s case and how to avoid any adverse consequences.

Program Schedule Subject to Change.

Comments from Past registrants

Opened important avenues for change.

Very informative and well organized.

Great diversity of topics and speakers.

Planned by public interest lawyers for public interest lawyers, this program focuses on issues that are currently hot topics

in the practice of public interest law.

AFTErNOON PrOgrAM SCHEDULE