Gain an understanding of pitfalls relating to the unauthorized practice of law and how to avoid them.
Today, you can find paralegals working side by side with other members of the legal team in every law office and many corporations. Paralegals meet with clients, assist in drafting legal documents, perform legal research and support with multiple tasks and projects under the supervision of a licensed attorney. In their day-to-day activities, they, as well as their supervising attorneys, should be able to prevent ethics violations and be aware of and remember the importance of avoiding the Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL). This topic will address what UPL is, how it plays out in modern legal practice, how it can affect practicing attorneys and paralegals, and how attorneys and paralegals can avoid negative consequences from it.
Agenda
Unauthorized Practice of Law
- Definition
- Why Licensed Attorney Should Care About UPL
- NFPA Model Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility
- Competence and Diligence
- Confidentiality
- Conflict of Interest
- Professional Integrity and Honesty
- A Rogue Paralegal - Who They Are?
How to Utilize Paralegals
- Paralegal vs. Legal Assistant
- Substantive Legal Work
- Administrative Hearings
- Attorneys Responsibility to Supervise
Freelance vs. Independent Paralegal
- Non-Lawyers Beware
- Misleading Advertisement and Information
Speakers
Mariana Fradman, MBA,
New York City Paralegal Association- Senior real estate paralegal working at the multinational law firm in New York City
- Adjunct professor at Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus, teaching business law, contracts and real estate law at the ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate Program
- Over twenty years of experience specializing in Commercial RE transactions (acquisitions/sales, air/development rights transfers, joint ventures, mortgage lending (bond & affordable housing), energy projects, community development, not-for-profit and mixed use, strategic planning, workouts and 1031 exchanges, project and space leasing); corporate and corporate housekeeping; M&A transactions and financial restructuring
- Can be contacted at 917-841-1204 or cle@nyc-pa.org
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is designed for paralegals, legal assistants, associates, and other legal professionals.
