Self Defense this Friday, FEB 27 (CLE optional)

On Friday, February 27, 2009, the YLD will hold a program on self-defense at 12 noon at the PBI Center (Wanamaker Bldg., 10th Floor).  The program is co-sponsored by the Criminal Justice Section, LGBT Rights Committee, Women in the Profession Committee and Women’s Rights Committee.

Burt Rose, criminal defense attorney, and Matt Perks, Assistant District Attorney, will discuss the legalities of defending yourself and your property. During the program, trainers from Maxercise Training Academy & Fitness Club will provide actual instruction and demonstration on the basics of how to defend yourself should the situation arise.

While this is a CLE course, attendees who do not wish to earn CLE credit can attend FOR FREE. Attendees have the following attendance options:

(1) attend for free – no lunch or CLE

(2) attend and eat lunch – call PBI’s customer service line (800-932-4637) or fill out the form (see e-mail announcements) and only pay for the lunch portion

or

(3) sign up for the CLE on PBI’s website

Pro Bono Opportunities Day 2008

All attorneys are invited to attend Philadelphia VIP’s signature training seminar on Wednesday October 22, 2008 from 8:30 am to 12:15 pm at Montgomery McCracken Walker and Rhoads, LLP.  From first year associates new to the practice of law to those with many years of experience, attorneys will learn how to use their legal experience to help those most in need in our community. 

Training sessions for the day are available to professionals from all areas of practice and include probate procedures, name change and birth certificate amendments, consumer cases and legal wills.  Following the training event, VIP offers each participant the opportunity to take a pro bono case, and each attorney who attends the seminar and accepts a case will earn two (2) substantice CLE credits.  The cost of the training is $45 per attendee with breakfast and educational materials provided.  The deadline for registration is Monday, October 13, 2008.

Through the efforts of pro bono volunteers, Philadelphia VIP is able to provide equal access to the legal system for low-income Philadelphians and serve more than 1100 individuals and families every year who are unable to afford legal representation.

Contact Andrew Keating at 215-523-9550 or akeating@phillyvip.org to register.

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