Family Law Conference: Part 2 Parenting Plans & Diminishing Conflict. Parenting Plans

This speaker is a well-respected and distinguished Professor who has presented to family lawyers and the judiciary on various family law topics throughout the years. Professor Bala will provide practical and legal information dealing with parenting issues and specifically the negotiation and drafting of Parenting Plans. On this topic, Professor Bala will speak on ethics and professional responsibility, client service, ethical advocacy, practice management and EDI which include:

• 1.4          Duty to act in good faith and avoid sharp practice;
• 1.6          Duties related to advocacy;
• 1.15        Required conduct of lawyers arising from statute, legislation;
• 2.1          Making legal services available to the public;
• 2.4          Recognizing and being sensitive to client's circumstances;
• 2.5          Managing difficult clients;
• 2.14        Dealing effectively with unrepresented persons;
• 4.2          Treating the court, opposing counsel, parties and others with courtesy and Respect;
• 4.3          Refraining from sharp practice;
• 4.4          Encouraging respect for legal institutions and authorities;
• 6.0          Understanding power and privilege;
• 6.3          Impact of daily verbal, behavioural and environmental indignities
• 6.6          How to prevent and address discrimination and harassment.