Nina Monfredo, Attorney, National Center for Youth Law
Tara Ford, Senior Counsel, Public Counsel
Lori Rifkin, Litigation Director, Impact Fund
Representing young people as plaintiffs in social justice litigation is a collaboration crucial to protecting and advancing their rights. It can also raise a host of confusing questions: When do courts require that youth be represented through adult guardians? What are the differences in attorneys’ obligations to youth plaintiffs versus guardians? What should attorney-client communications look like? How do case decisions get made? Are there any special protections regarding potential discovery and trial testimony? This training will dive into those questions and offer guidance on how to approach litigation involving youth plaintiffs.
Qualifies for one hour of participatory California MCLE Ethics credit.
Nina Monfredo, Attorney, National Center for Youth Law
Tara Ford, Senior Counsel, Public Counsel
Lori Rifkin, Litigation Director, Impact Fund
Representing young people as plaintiffs in social justice litigation is a collaboration crucial to protecting and advancing their rights. It can also raise a host of confusing questions: When do courts require that youth be represented through adult guardians? What are the differences in attorneys’ obligations to youth plaintiffs versus guardians? What should attorney-client communications look like? How do case decisions get made? Are there any special protections regarding potential discovery and trial testimony? This training will dive into those questions and offer guidance on how to approach litigation involving youth plaintiffs.
Qualifies for one hour of participatory California MCLE Ethics credit.
