How to Become a Culturally Competent Attorney (Free Webcast)

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The Practising Law Institute is offering a one-hour briefing via webcast entitled How to Become a Culturally Competent Attorney on October 26, 2016 at 1:00 PM Eastern.

You know that you have an ethical obligation to be competent in the law when you take on a client.  But what is this cultural competence you’ve heard referred to?  Why is it important (if it is), and how do you gain this competence?  Is it something that just relates to pro bono cases, or is it important in your work with paying clients? 

As part of the ABA’s National Celebrate Pro Bono Week, please join Tiela Chalmers, CEO of the Alameda County Bar Association and Volunteer Legal Services, for a free One-Hour Briefing on how to become culturally competent,  and learn how you can make yourself a stronger and more effective attorney.

Topics to be addressed include:

  • What is cultural competence, and why is it important in the practice of law?
  • How does cultural competence differ in pro bono and paying cases?
  • What are some tools attorneys can use to gain cultural competence?
  • Learn how increased cultural competence can help you to recognize and eliminate bias in your practice

Attorneys of all backgrounds, expertise, and experience are welcome.  Register now, and learn more about pro bono today!

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  • CLE Credit Comments:

    CLE-PA Credits

    Credit Status: Approved
    Total Credits: 1.00
    General: 1.00

    Attendance at this event is categorized as "distance learning" by the PA CLE Board. Under current rules, lawyers have the option of completing six (6) hours per compliance year of distance learning by participating in pre-approved, interactive, Internet or computer based CLE programs. More information on distance learning CLE credit.

  • Contact:
    Practising Law Institute
  • Website: www.pli.edu