Paralegal Ethics, Compensation, and Scope of Permissible Duties as Published in California State and 9th Circuit Federal Cases

Synopsis: This topic will include paralegal ethics, compensation, and scope of permissible duties as those subjects have been involved in published California state and 9th Circuit federal cases.   These cases include civil, criminal and bankruptcy cases. 

Presented by: William Kopeny, Esq. Mr. Kopeny is a member of the California Academy of Appellate Lawyers, AV Rated and a Preeminent Lawyer in Martindale-Hubbell, Rated as a "Superlawyer" in Southern California for the past 8 years, and Listed in the Best Lawyers in America for the past 15 years.   He is active in the Bar Association, having served as a past Chair of the Orange County Appellate Section and Past Chair of the Judicial Nominees Evaluations Commission (a state commission administered by the State Bar which investigates and evaluates California Judicial Candidates for the State Superior, Appellate and Supreme Courts.   Mr. Kopeny currently serves on the California Judicial Council Advisory Committee for CALCRIM, the state approved pattern jury instructions..

OCPA is a State Bar of California Approved MCLE provider and certifies that this seminar qualifies for MCLE CREDIT 1.0.

Event Fee: $10.00 for OCPA members, $20.00 for non-members and $20.00 for all walk-ins who have not pre-registered online (both members and non-members).   

Parking:  There is a fee to park in the structure located behind the building.

Light snacks will be provided.

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