Guardianship Proceedings for Appointed Counsel

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This course is co-sponsored by the UNC School of Government and the Office of Indigent Defense Services.

Session topics at this year's conference will include client competency determinations; recent statutory changes and what they mean for GALs; challenges faced by GALs and how to approach them; and the ethical duties (and dilemmas) common in this work.

For additional information about public defense education courses and resources, visit our Public Defense Education site.

This course will be held Thursday, January 16.

The registration for the 2025 Guardianship Proceedings for Appointed Counsel Conference is closed.

Additional information

Agenda: The agenda is posted here.

Attendees: This conference is open to public defenders, appellate defenders, and private attorneys representing respondents in guardianship proceedings.

CLE: This conference will offer approximately 5.50 hours of CLE, including 1.0 hour ethics credit (pending State Bar approval).

FEE: The registration fee for private assigned and managed assigned counsel is $175 for the Guardianship Proceedings for Appointed Counsel Conference. There is no fee for IDS state employees.

Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available for private assigned and managed assigned counsel. If you are interested in a scholarship for the Guardianship Proceedings at Appointed Counsel Conference – apply here. You must apply and receive approval for a scholarship before registering. Please apply as soon as possible. Scholarships are awarded no later than two weeks after application submission. The scholarship application deadline is Friday, January 3.

Hotel Information: A block of rooms is available at the Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill hotel (1742 Fordham Blvd Chapel Hill, NC) for $106 plus tax. This rate includes a complimentary breakfast, parking, and free wi-fi. To reserve a room, book here or call the hotel at (984) 291-7200 and ask for room block “904” or “Guardianship & Civil Commitment.” The reservation deadline is Friday, December 20.

COVID Guidelines: UNC-Chapel Hill and the School of Government are required to follow the University’s Community Standards to help maintain a healthy and safe community. Masks are optional on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus (with exceptions in health care settings and Chapel Hill Transit). We will have masks available for anyone who prefers to wear one while in the building.