This seminar will cover the following agenda:
Online Pro Bono, Research and Ethics
I. Kentucky Online Pro Bono Portal; 9:00 - 9:45 Soha Saiyed
a. Introduction to Online Pro Bono
b. Practical Aspects of Online Pro Bono Portal: Registering and Answering Questions
II. Ethical Issues Regarding Limited Scope Representation, 10:00 - 11:00, Steven Pulliam
a. Relevant Rules of Professional Conduct
b. Practical Challenges to Providing Limited Scope Representation
III. Finding Free Legal Research Sites and Free Case Law; 11:00 - 11:45, Jennifer Frazier
a. Finding the Shortcuts to Legal Research: Free Legal Portals and Meta-Sites
b. Finding and Using Free, Full-Text Case Law Sites
c. Learn About the Free (Poor Man's) "Shepards"
d. Forms, media and information via www.kyjustice.org
IV. Government Internet Resources: Federal, State and Local; 11:45- 12:15, Jennifer Frazier
a. Statutes, Bills and Legislative History
b. Regulations and Agencies
c. Find Court Opinions, Forms, Rules and Dockets
Speakers include: Jennifer Frazier, State Law Librarian for the Commonwealth, Steven Pulliam,Deputy Bar Counsel for the Kentucky Bar Association, and Soha T. Saiyed, Legal Aid Society
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received by the LBA 24 hours in advance to receive a credit or refund. Substitutes will be allowed.