Brave New World: Changing Rules and Changing Landscapes in Public Interest Law

The Philadelphia office of the Pennsylvania Bar Institute is pleased to cosponsor this program with the Delivery of Legal Services Committee of the Public Interest Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association on December 11, 2013 from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm at The CLE Conference Center, Wanamaker Bldg (now Macy's), 10th Floor, Ste. 1010, Philadelphia, PA.

Hear what public interest attorneys need to know changing rules and changing landscapes in public interest law

• Consider how changes in school discipline, public benefits, unemployment compensation and family law may affect advocating for the disadvantaged
• Evaluate how the Affordable Care Act and health care reform has affected legal aid programs and client eligibility
• Determine how to advocate for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors dealing with housing, immigration, employment and family law
• Receive an update on the most recent U.S. Supreme Court Cases affecting the Public Interest Community
• Hear a 'Nuts-and-Bolts' overview of Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law and how to use it to best advocate for your clients

Attention NON-public interest attorneys - something for you too

• Explore the cultivation of alliances with academia and develop strategies for connecting to practitioners, to resources, and to enhance advocacy
• Learn how to collaborate with non-traditional partners, social service providers, law enforcement and medical providers to effectively advocate for your clients
• Discover innovative tools, and tips in launching new diverse models of limited representation as an element of addressing the civil justice gap

Network-Network!

• Interact with your colleagues throughout the day
• Join your colleagues in attending the Public Interest Section Annual Awards Ceremony and Reception, immediately following the CLE program. (Learn more and register for the reception at www.philabar.org)

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