The representation of farmworkers often presents situations and circumstances unique to farmworker advocacy. The proposed presentation will discuss ethics and the rules of professional responsibility within the farmworker advocacy context. Topics discussed during the proposed presentation may include: ethics in multi-client cases, confidentiality requirements regarding communications involving information related to the representation of a client (Rule 1.6); application of the attorney client privilege to individuals assisting farmworker organizations in the representation of a client or conducting related advocacy; document retention policies to safeguard client information and attorney work product; when farmworker advocate organizations may place limits on the scope of their representation (Rule 1.4); communications to the media about litigation and trial (Rule 3.6); termination of representation (Rule 1.16), and communication regarding attorney fees. Additionally, the proposed presentation seeks to provide content that may be used towards the professional responsibility and ethics continuing legal education (CLE) requirements for attorneys (in some states).

• to identify situations which involve issues that implicate ethical concerns and responsibilities and be able to resolve these issues effectively.
• identify and protect communications which implicate teh attorney-client privilege.
• satisfy his/her CLE requirements for the year.