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Welcome to the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers website. With more than 500 members in the United States and around the world, the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (“APRL” pronounced April) is the largest organization of lawyers primarily representing other lawyers in disciplinary proceedings. The nonprofit organization was founded more than two decades ago and is composed of lawyers who represent and advise lawyers and law firms on ethics and professional responsibility, risk management, legal malpractice and the law of lawyering. Many academics and judges are also APRL members.
APRL marshals the talent, energy and perspectives of its members to bring about positive change in the areas of legal ethics and the law of lawyering. It also issues public statements and files amicus briefs. APRL and its members are passionate about professional responsibility and together they share their experiences, insights and expertise.
The organization holds two national conferences a year which serve as a means of sharing knowledge, providing a forum for the debate of ideas and creating an environment for social interaction. On a daily basis, APRL members across the country participate in a highly informed member listserv. No other organization provides the range of offerings that APRL does to make its members current, knowledgeable and prepared.
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2012 APRL Mid-Year Meeting
The APRL Mid-Winter Conference will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana from February 2-4, 2012.
Register Online
Members – $185 / Non-members – $225
Optional Friday night dinner – $85.
Members can register online ($185), by logging in to the Members section of the APRL website and going to “Register for APRL Meetings” under REGISTRATION & RENEWAL.
Non-Members can also register for the event through our secure online form for $225.
Venue
Our conference hotel will be at The International House (http://ihhotel.com), a unique boutique hotel in NOLA's Central Business District, a couple of blocks from the French Quarter. The International House was built in 1906 and was originally a bank. In 1943, the building was renovated and became “The International House,” and housed a center for international trade and international culture, and was in existence for around 50 years. In 1998, the building was purchased and was renovated into the boutique hotel it is today. The hotel is a mix of old and new design elements, and incorporates local artisans in its décor.
Reservations
Please call the hotel directly for reservations, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm CT,
(
800) 633-5770, and ask for the APRL rate (our group rate for a queen or king room is $179/night; there are other room options as well).
Friday Night Dinner
Our Friday night dinner will be at Restaurant August, 301 Tchoupitoulas St. (2 blocks from the International House), New Orleans, LA
John Besh is the Executive Chef.
Price: $85.
Questions
Any questions? If so, please contact APRL's administrator at admin@aprl.net
or (312) 782-4396 (V) or (312) 782-4725 (F).
Download Brochure (pdf)
Upcoming International Meeting
May 2-4, 2012, Istanbul, Turkey
Public Statement on Ethics 20/20 Commission's Foreign Lawyer Proposals (10/25/11)
The APRL Board recently approved a statement in support of the ABA Ethics 20/20 Commission's proposed revisions to ABA Model Rule 5.5, ABA Model Rule on Pro Hac Vice Admission and the ABA Model Rule for Registration of In-House Counsel concerning inbound foreign lawyers.
To review or download the statement, please click here.
For Members: Getting Started with the Website
If you are an APRL member and this is the first time you are visiting the new site, you will need to update your member account information. Until you create your member account, you will not be able to take full advantage of the website's new features, nearly all of which are limited to registered members.
Download detailed instructions on how to update your account and pay for meetings and renewals online. [PDF format]
If you have forgotten your password, go to the login page, click “Forgot User ID or password”, and follow the instructions to retrieve your password.