Thursday, January 8, 2026

Description:
Immigration enforcement and policy continue to shift rapidly. This program will provide a practical overview of the most significant immigration law and policy developments shaping legal practice since January 2025, to equip practitioners outside the immigration field with the knowledge to spot issues, mitigate risks, and better advise clients in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.
Title:
ICE, ICE… Maybe? A Courthouse Survival Guide for Immigrant Clients
Date And Time:
Friday, January 9, 2026
1 PM – 2 PM ET | 12 PM – 1 PM CT | 11 AM – 12 PM MT | 10 AM – 11 AM PT
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Speaker:
Catherine Gonzalez, Esq.
Credit:
New York: 1 Professional Practice Credit. Other Jurisdictions: Check with your credit-granting authority; you may be able to self-apply for credit.
By:
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

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Sunday, January 4, 2026

January 7: Win Before You Walk In: Mastering Pre-Trial Tactics - Part 1: How to Settle Your Case Before Filing a Lawsuit

Description:
Join us for part one of this five part series on the skills you need to win your case before you even step into the courtroom. Andrew Smiley will discuss everything you need to know about settling your case before you file a lawsuit.
Title:
Win Before You Walk In: Mastering Pre-Trial Tactics
Part 1: How to Settle Your Case Before Filing a Lawsuit
Date And Time:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
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Speaker:
Andrew Smiley, Esq.
Credit:
New York: 1 Skills Credit . Other Jurisdictions: Check with your credit-granting authority; you may be able to self-apply for credit.
By:
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

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Thursday, January 1, 2026

January 22: Don’t Click That! Cybersecurity for Legal Professionals

Law firms have increasingly become a prime target for cyberattacks. And, between fielding hundreds of emails and countless unhinged client phone calls, it is not surprising that overworked lawyers and staff are the weakest links. From phishing emails and ransomware to hacked Wi-Fi, the risks to legal professionals grow every day. Yet many lawyers feel like this is someone else’s problem, or that it will never happen to them (although the data proves otherwise).

In this eye-opening CLE, attorney Jordan Turk will demystify cybersecurity for the modern law practice. You’ll learn how to recognize common threats, implement practical safeguards, and meet your ethical duty of competence, without needing an IT degree.

Key Takeaways:

The most common cyber threats targeting law firms (and how hackers actually get in)
Step-by-step tips to secure your devices, email, and client files
How to create a firm-wide security culture that helps satisfy your ethical obligations

Title:

Don’t Click That! Cybersecurity for Legal Professionals
No, the managing partner does not need $500 in iTunes gift cards.

Date/Time:
January 22, 2026
11:00 AM PST
Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education webinar!
Speaker:
Jordan Turk is a practicing attorney in Texas, and the Director of Attorney Education and Development at Smokeball. Her family law expertise includes complex property division and contentious custody cases, as well as appeals and prenuptial agreements. In addition to her family law practice, she’s passionate about legal technology and how it can revolutionize law firms.
Jordan graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Classics, History, and Religious Studies and then went on to attend the University of Arkansas School of Law to earn her J.D. After almost four years of practice with a high-asset family law firm in Houston (and after being frustrated at the lack of automation in her firm), she discovered the world of legal technology which ultimately brought her to Smokeball.
In Hacking Law Firm Success with Jordan Turk, she interviews law firm founders about how they grew and scaled their practices, as well as their ethos behind managing a firm.
Credit:
This program is eligible for 1 hour of CLE credit in 60-minute states, and 50 minutes of CLE credit in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. CLE credit has been applied for in the following states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IA, MN, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, WI, and WY. For states not listed above, you may still apply for reciprocity CLE credit if applicable.
By:
Smokeball

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Monday, December 29, 2025

January 29: Review of Significant D&O Cases for the Second Half of 2025

Title:
Review of Significant D&O Cases for the Second Half of 2025
Description:
This webinar will discuss the most significant D&O coverage cases from the second half of 2025. The presenters will examine the impact of these cases on the D&O coverage environment and provide key takeaways from these cases to assist in the handling of D&O insurance claims. Among other topics, the presenters will address how courts have recently interpreted and applied Subsidiary Exclusions, Prior Acts Exclusions, Criminal Acts Exclusions, and allocation-related issues.

Webinar Date+Time:

Thursday, January 29, 2026

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET

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Credit:

CE is approved in TX, FL, and NC.
CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA.
You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

Gary L. Gassman Co-Vice Chair, Global Insurance Department, Cozen O'Connor
Rafael Rivera, Jr., Member, Cozen O'Connor

By:

Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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January 29: Patenting of Software and AI-based inventions before the European Patent Office (EPO)

Title:
Patenting of Software and AI-based inventions before the EPO
WSBA Legal Lunchbox Series
Description:

This session will provide a practical and up-to-date overview of how to obtain patent protection for software-related and AI-based inventions before the European Patent Office (EPO).

We will discuss the legal framework and examination approach applied by the EPO, including technicality requirements, inventive step assessment for computer-implemented inventions, and emerging trends in the treatment of AI technologies. The presentation will also cover effective prosecution strategies, pitfalls to avoid and real-world examples. Participants will gain insights into how to position software and AI innovations for maximum patent eligibility and protection in Europe.
Webinar Date+Time:
January 29, 2026

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT
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Speakers:
Maximilian J. Weiss - SKM-IP, Munich, Germany
By:
Washington State Bar Association Legal Lunchbox Series; Developed in partnership with the WSBA International Practice Section .
Credits:

Washington State: 1.00 Law & Legal Procedure
Other States: A Certificate of Attendance can be provided on your request.

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January 29: Terminating a Construction Project Before Completion: Do’s, Don’ts, Claims & Litigation Webinar

Title:
Terminating a Construction Project Before Completion: Do’s, Don’ts, Claims & Litigation Webinar

Description:
Construction is expensive, and the spectrum of professional practice varies wildly. While some professionals uphold the industry’s gold standards, others can be disappointing at best and criminally negligent at worst. In some cases, a judgement call must be made to terminate a project prior to completion. Unfortunately, this process is usually expensive and complicated.
It is possible to ease the stress of ending a project by using a standard structure that considers the contract documents, construction industry standards, and the “iron triangle” (scope, budget, and schedule with quality at the core) of project management. This structure does not magically make termination quick and cheap, but it does make the process as efficient and painless as possible. No matter what stage of a construction project-gone-bad you are in, remember you are not trapped. You can always negotiate from a position of strength.
"Terminating a Construction Project Before Completion" is for everyone involved in the business of building or buildings, including property owners & managers, governmental organizations, developers, contractors, insurers, lawyers, and anyone else caught up in the headaches of a project that has gone wrong or has already been terminated. The course will explain the roles and responsibilities of the different parties who contribute to a construction project, teach our Construction Claim Analysis framework, and review case studies that demonstrate successful project termination from the perspective of both owners and subcontractors.

Date+Time Of Webinar:

Thursday, January 29th, 2026
1:00pm ET | 12:00pm CT | 11:00am MT | 10:00am PT

Credits:

This webinar is applying for continuing education credit for both attorneys and insurance professionals in the following states: Florida, Nevada, California, and Texas. Many states acknowledge reciprocal credit for courses certified through the Texas Department of Insurance.

Speakers:

Sean Downing, Managing Partner, Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester LLP
Tom Fama, Partner, Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
Walter Nelson, Claims Manager, Turner Surety and Insurance Brokerage
Robby Ward, PE, Expert, Pete Fowler Construction

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Pete Fowler Construction Services.

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January 29: Trends to Watch in Environmental Law

Staying ahead of key developments across the broad and rapidly evolving legal, regulatory, and political landscape of U.S. environmental law can be a challenging task. This 60-minute seminar will provide an overview of key environmental practice areas, an update on several recent significant legislative, regulatory, and judicial actions and demonstrate effective methods to stay up-to-date as events and issues unfold.

After completing this course, you will be able to identify fundamental principles of U.S. environmental law and practice; recognize noteworthy aspects of environmental‑related legislation in Congress, developments at the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Interior (DOI), and selected cases; and employ varied types of resources to stay informed and up‑to‑date with key changes in the environmental practice area.
Title:
Trends to Watch in Environmental Law
Webinar Date+Time:
January 29, 2026

2:45pm - 4:00pm Eastern Time

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Speaker:
Aaron Eberle
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Virginia. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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Sunday, December 28, 2025

January 28: Homestead Exemption: Automatic Homestead vs. Declared Homestead

People know what a homestead exemption is in general. However, most people don't know exactly how it works. Most people have heard about the automatic homestead exemption but not the declared homestead exemption. This presentation will discuss what each exemption does and does not do, and the difference between them.

Title:

Homestead Exemption: Automatic Homestead vs. Declared Homestead
Date+Time:
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Advance registration required: register via Humanitix by noon the day of the program to receive a link.
About the Speaker:
WookSun Hong is part of the Bay Area Legal Incubator, a group of attorneys who provide legal services for mid to low-income communities. Their practice areas cover employment, immigration, estate planning, real estate, business/corporate law, prisoners’ rights, and more. He personally handles real estate, housing/landlord-tenant cases, residential or commercial, and housing discrimination including service/support animal issues. Mr. Hong handles many other aspects of related real estate issues. His areas of practice include Business law (Business contact and entity formation) and estate planning (Trust, Will, Power of Attorney).
Mr. Hong graduated from Seoul National University with a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. He pursued the Ph.D. in biochemistry before switching to law. Mr. Hong is the principal at the Law Offices of WookSun Hong and a fellow at Bay Area Legal Incubator. He also works as an expert in commercial tenancy/unlawful detainer for the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights, San Francisco, CA.

Credit:
California: 1 hour participatory MCLE credit. In some other states, you may be able to self-apply for credit.

By:
The Alameda County Law Library is a public law library located in the heart of downtown Oakland. Empowering all Alameda County residents with access to legal information since 1891. The Alameda County Law Library is a multiple activity MCLE provider approved by the State Bar of California.

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Saturday, December 27, 2025

February 27: Justice is Gray, Ethics is Black & White

Description:
Justice and morality may live in the gray, but the Rules of Professional Conduct are anything but. This program uses real-world scenarios to show how easily attorneys—new or seasoned—can stumble into ethical pitfalls. Learn why “better to ask forgiveness than permission” doesn’t cut it in the practice of law, and how to keep your license safe while navigating tricky professional dilemmas.
Title:
Justice is Gray, Ethics is Black & White
Date And Time:
Friday, February 27, 2026
1 PM – 2 PM ET | 12 PM – 1 PM CT | 11 AM – 12 PM MT | 10 AM – 11 AM PT
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Speaker:
Joe Zavaglia, Esq.
Credit:
New York: 1 Ethics & Professionalism Credit. Other Jurisdictions: Check with your credit-granting authority; you may be able to self-apply for credit.
By:
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

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