On December 13, 2011, the Hawai`i Supreme Court amended Rule 6.1 of the Hawai`i Rules of Professional Conduct (“HRPC”) and adopted HRPC Rule 6.5. The amendment to Rule 6.1 allows a $500 monetary contribution in lieu of the recommended minimum of 50 hours of pro bono service hours per year. HRPC Rule 6.5 allows lawyers working with non-profit organizations who are providing limited legal services to be exempt from HRPC Rules 1.7 and 1.9(a) regarding conflicts of interest.
Order Amending Rule 6.1 and Adopting Rule 6.5 of the Hawai`i Rules of Professional Conduct