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For this assignment, you will be asked to put yourself in the role of the Human Resources (HR) trainer for your law firm. You have been asked to provide a PowerPoint presentation for new employees in which you must discuss some of the important rules of professional responsibility. Seeing that these employees are new to your firm, you want to be sure to convey accurate, clear, and concise information at the initial orientation for employment because there could be “real world” implications. Understand though that, oftentimes, the ethical dilemma may arise from the shadows around the seemingly clear rules. If you see that, be sure to address such “shadows” to help the new employees avoid them.
In order to prepare for this assignment, you will need to review the American Bar Association Rules of Professional Responsibility.
You will prepare a PowerPoint presentation. The assignment requires a minimum of 10 slides, not including a title slide and reference slide. Your slides should include the following:
Part I consists of a defining and describing the unauthorized practice of law.
Part II consists of a discussion of confidentiality and the attorney client privilege.
Part III consists of defining and discussion conflicts of interest.
Part IV consists of a discussion of fees and sharing.
You must reference a minimum of two sources following APA (if you are not a Legal Studies student) or Bluebook (if you are a Legal Studies Student) format.
Please do not copy and paste the rules of professional conduct. You need to incorporate the rules of professional conduct into your presentation, but your presentation must show creativity and originality to earn full credit. To create as perfect as possible presentation, be sure to review the rubric before you begin your work. Pay close attention to the Exemplary column so that you will know the standards that you need to meet or exceed.
*****YOUR MATCH PERCENTAGE TO TURNITIN CANNOT BE OVER 50% . Student effectively communicates policy concepts and ideas. The project is creative, cohesive, organized and operates in a multimedia fashion. i created this outline to speed things up you are free to do it however you see best but this is to help
Title: “Professional Responsibility in Law: A Guide for New Employees”
Slide 2: Introduction
Brief introduction to the importance of professional responsibility in law.
Overview of the American Bar Association’s Rules of Professional Responsibility.
Mention the goal of the presentation: to ensure understanding and adherence to these rules.
Slide 3: Unauthorized Practice of Law (Part I)
Definition of unauthorized practice of law.
Examples of what constitutes unauthorized practice.
Consequences of engaging in unauthorized practice.
Reference: ABA Rule 5.5 – Unauthorized Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practice of Law.
Slide 4: Ethical Dilemmas in Unauthorized Practice (Part I Continued)
Discuss “grey areas” and ethical dilemmas.
Case studies or hypothetical scenarios.
Importance of seeking guidance when in doubt.
Slide 5: Confidentiality and Attorney-Client Privilege (Part II)
Define attorney-client privilege and confidentiality.
Explain their importance in legal practice.
Reference: ABA Rule 1.6 – Confidentiality of Information.
Slide 6: Navigating Confidentiality Challenges (Part II Continued)
Discuss potential challenges and ethical dilemmas in maintaining confidentiality.
Examples of permissible disclosures.
Importance of discretion in sensitive matters.
Slide 7: Conflicts of Interest (Part III)
Define conflicts of interest in legal practice.
Explain the types of conflicts that may arise (personal, financial, etc.).
Reference: ABA Rule 1.7 – Conflict of Interest: Current Clients.
Slide 8: Identifying and Resolving Conflicts (Part III Continued)
How to identify potential conflicts.
Procedures for resolving conflicts.
Emphasize the need for transparency and integrity.
Slide 9: Fees and Sharing (Part IV)
Discuss rules regarding fee arrangements and sharing.
Emphasize the importance of fair and reasonable fees.
Reference: ABA Rule 1.5 – Fees.
Slide 10: Ethical Fee Practices (Part IV Continued)
Discuss common ethical dilemmas related to fees.
Importance of clear communication with clients about fees.
Guidelines for sharing fees with other professionals.
Slide 11: Conclusion
Summarize key points.
Emphasize the importance of adhering to these guidelines.
Encourage employees to ask questions and seek guidance.
Slide 12: References
List the minimum two sources cited in Bluebook format.
Include additional resources for further reading.