Best Practices for Representing Clients with Limited English Proficiency
Bridging language divides in legal representation
- Product Number: 2250334WAU
- Publication Date: 6/4/2025
- Length: 1.5 hours CLE Credit Note
- Copyright: © 2025 MCLE, Inc.
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Product Description
Product Description
This program provides a primer on language access services and considerations to effectively communicate with limited English proficient and deaf and hard of hearing clients. Practical challenges such as working with interpreters, understanding cultural nuances, and drafting clear, accessible client communications are addressed. Led by experienced practitioners in language access law and advocacy, this program offers actionable insights for practitioners and clients facing language barriers. Participants gain tools for fostering trust and avoiding miscommunication in interpreted conversations. This essential training empowers attorneys to meet their duties while delivering equitable and effective legal services to a diverse client base.
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Agenda
Agenda & Materials
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3:30pm - 3:35pm
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3:35pm - 3:50pm
Clients with Limited English Proficiency: Overview of Language Access
on demand video Add to CartIris E. Coloma-Gaines, Esq., MLRI , Boston
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3:50pm - 4:15pm
Communicating with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community
on demand video Add to CartAlison Fondo, Esq., Disability Law Center, Inc. , Boston
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4:15pm - 4:45pm
Clients with Limited English Proficiency: Moderated Panel Discussion
on demand video Add to CartIris E. Coloma-Gaines, Esq., MLRI , Boston
Jessica Maria DeLoureiro, Esq., Justice Center of Southeast Massachusetts LLC , Brockton
Alison Fondo, Esq., Disability Law Center, Inc. , Boston
Bethany Yue-Ping Li, Esq., Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund , New York
Diana I. Santiago, Esq., Massachusetts Advocates for Children , Boston
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4:45pm - 5:00pm
"Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
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Please Note
MCLE on demand programs are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only through a link included on the on demand program page.
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