Conclusion

This report summarized information from five thought papers written by subject-matter experts. While the experts wrote their papers from the perspectives of addressing the needs of different communities, there were some overarching themes in all of the papers. A recurring theme in the thought papers is that there is no one-size-fits-all approach when representing clients. Instead of making any assumptions, it is important for legal advisers to ask clients what their needs are and tailor their law practice accordingly. Another key recommended practice is for legal advisers to take the time to learn more about the communities they serve to better understand the experiences of these groups so that they can more effectively and appropriately anticipate and respond to their clients’ needs.