Ethics Kick-Off General Meeting
Topic: The Extra Mile Problem: How Good Intentions Create Ethical Risk. This Session examines how routine efforts to "go the extra mile" may unintentionally create ethical exposure under the California Rules of Professional Conduct. Situations involving client communications, deadlines, confidentially, and professional boundaries will be explored.
Example:
"The Accidental UPL Trap: When Assisting Becomes Practicing Law" How routine tasks--drafting, explaining forms, or "just helping"- can cross the line.
Come join us for this interactive ethical presentation at the Costa Mesa Hilton on Wednesday, March 25th at 6:00pm.
Presented by: Thomas Pokladowski, Esq.
Presenter's Biography:
Thomas Pokladowski is a California licensed attorney currently working for Progressive Insurance, where he collaborates with attorneys and paralegals to find innovations in the delivery of the company's legal services. Thomas is a advocate for paralegals.
He services on the Advisory Board of the University of California, Irvine Paralegal Certificate Program and serves on the NALA Certifying Board where he helps to develop, update, and validate the CP Exam, ensuring it reflects current legal practice guidelines.
OCPA is a State Bar of California Approved MCLE provider and certifies that this seminar qualifies for 1.0 hour ETHICS MCLE CREDIT
$60 Early Registration for OCPA Members only through February 27, 2026
$65 for OCPA Members after Early Registration ends
$75 for Non-Members
$275 Corporate Sponsors
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Per OCPA Policy, please pay via Credit Card on the website. Check or cash payments are not accepted.
*Cancellation Policy* - If you need to cancel your registration, please e-mail vpadministration@ocparalegal.org at least 48 hours prior to the event in order to receive credit for a future meeting. No refunds will be issued.
