The Duties We Owe to Each Other: Ethics in Social Security Disability Representation – Track II [Day 2] (Presented by National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives)

The presentation “The Duties We Owe: Ethics in Social Security Disability Representation” explores the ethical obligations of representatives assisting clients with Social Security Disability (SSD) claims. It outlines who may serve as an SSD representative under 20 C.F.R. § 404.1705, including both attorneys in good standing and qualified non-attorneys.

The slides emphasize the importance of competence, honesty, professionalism, and respect for clients, drawing from both legal regulations and broader ethical principles. The presentation highlights the responsibility to treat clients with dignity, ensure accurate and fair representation, avoid conflicts of interest, and uphold the integrity of the legal process.

Key topics to be discussed:

• Ethical obligations in Social Security disability representation
• Qualifications and responsibilities of SSD representatives
• Professional standards and integrity in client representation

This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.

Closed-captioning available