Monday, September 30, 2013

October 21: Philadelphia - Pleadings I

This seminar will cover causes of action and the drafting of complaints, as well as possible responses to complaints.
Title:
Pleadings I
A CLE Seminar Presented by Dechert LLP
When/Where:
October 21, 2013
12:15 PM
Philadelphia, PA
Speakers:
  • Joseph K. Hetrick
  • Will Sachse
By:
Dechert
Credit:
CLE credit is pending in CA, NJ, NY and PA.
Cost:
No charge

October 15: San Francisco - Introduction to Landlord Tenant Training


JDC's full scope Eviction Defense Project provides representation to clients during their eviction proceedings. These cases provide excellent litigation experience as the procedures are the same as those involved in business litigation-discovery, motions, settlement, and trial-on a more manageable level. Before you volunteer with this project, we ask that you attend this free MCLE training session.
This training will be given by JDC’s Supervising Attorney who will go over the volunteer procedures as well as the different types of cases we place with volunteers.
Pre-registration is required to attend.
Title:
Introduction to Landlord Tenant Training
When/Where:
October 15, 2013: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
By:
Bar Association of San Francisco
MCLE Credits:
1 Hour
Cost:
Free to volunteers
More:
http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=VL131015/VL131015

October 8: St. Paul + Webcast - Minnesota Same Sex Marriage and Its Embrace on Family Law Practitioners

This presentation will explore the impact of the legalization of same sex marriage in Minnesota on family law practitioners The discussion will include exactly how the law has changed and the resulting changes in client demographics. This will be followed by an exploration of uncertainty as a result of the change in the law and advocacy opportunities for practitioners.
Title:
Minnesota Same Sex Marriage and Its Embrace on Family Law Practitioners
When/Where:
October 08,2013
11:30:00 AM - 12:30:00 PM
Moot Court Room (Room 100)
Hamline Law School
1536 Hewitt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104-1284
This CLE will be webcast.
Preregister for webcast required - contact Jane Prince (jprince01@hamline.edu or 651-523-2338)
Speaker:
By:
Hamline University School of Law HUSL Alumin Board and Stonewall Alliance
Credit:
1 standard CLE credit will be applied for
Cost:
No charge

November 4: Webcast - Lessons Learned - A Look at Recent Legal Malpractice Cases #MCLE #ethics

As Winston Churchill famously stated, "Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it." Learn the lessons that other lawyers didn't about what issues are driving malpractice claims in today's legal industry. Speakers Elaine Lenahan, J.D. and Sally Field, J.D. will provide a review of some of the recent malpractice claims that attorneys have faced and examine the scenarios that led to these claims.
Title:
Lessons Learned - A Look at Recent Legal Malpractice Cases
When/Where:
Monday, November 4, 2013
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern
11:00 PM - 11:00 AM Pacific
Webcast - Register Now
Speakers:
  • Elaine Lenahan, J.D.
  • Sally Field, J.D.
By:
Attorney Protective
Credit:
Approved for 1 CLE credit (ethics) in AL, AR, CO, FL, GA, ID, KS, KY, LA, ME, MN, MS, MT, NC, ND, NM, NV, OH, SC, TX, VT, WA (MCLE ID 337758) and WY. This webinar is approved for 1.2 credit hours (ethics) in MO. This webinar is approved for 1 general CLE credit hour in IL, IN and NH. This webinar is approved for DUAL credit in TN. New York's approved jurisdiction policy applies. CLE credit is being applied for in multiple additional states.






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Sunday, September 29, 2013

October 31: Webcast - The Benefits of Day In the Life and Settlement Brochure Videos for Your Cases and Clients

On Thursday, October 31, 2013, at 2 PM ET, The TASA Group, Inc., in conjunction with attorney Joel Feldman, will present a free, one-hour, interactive webinar, The Benefits of Day In the Life and Settlement Brochure Videos for Your Cases and Clients, for all legal professionals.
Title:
The Benefits of Day In the Life and Settlement Brochure Videos for Your Cases and Clients
When/Where:
Thursday, October 31, 2013
2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Webcast
Speaker:
Attorney Joel Feldman.
By:
The TASA Group, Inc.
Credit:
Typically, TASA does not apply for credit, but the presenters and content appear to satisfy CLE requirements in a number of jurisdictions in which participants may self-apply for credit.
Cost:
Free.
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October 25: Philadelphia - Asylum Law and Related Relief #probono #MCLE

This is a pro bono training program presented by HIAS Pennsylvania staff on the issues surrounding Asylum Law. Lunch will be provided.
Title:
Asylum Law and Related Relief
When/Where:
Friday October 25 , 2013
12:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Morgan Lewis
1701 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA
By: 
Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society
Credit:
3 Substantive Credits
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November 1: San Francisco + Webcast - Advocating for #Veterans: The Basics on VA Benefits, Discharge Upgrades and Veteran Cultural Competency #MCLE

There are over 21 million veterans in the U.S.; many of them are not aware of the benefits to which they are entitled. Medical and financial assistance are available to men and women who have served in the military, but some who can qualify are not receiving the benefits that they need. Attorneys can assist veterans with the problems that preclude them from receiving benefits, such as:
  • Lack of proper paper trails to “service-connect” their injuries
  • Ineligibility for benefits for those given less than fully honorable discharges for behaviors that were related to post traumatic stress disorder or minor disciplinary infractions
Nearly 45% of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan seek compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for service related injuries. A stunning 30% suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Many of those who should receive benefits will be denied. All of them will wait months or years for the VA to issue decisions on their claims. Learn how to navigate the VA claims process and to become an effective advocate for veterans in need. This all day program will provide an overview of VA disability law and military discharge review law. You will gain an understanding of different types of military discharges, why they are important, and how you can help veterans with less than Honorable discharges.

IMPORTANT!! GET ACCREDITED BY THE VA BEFORE YOU ATTEND THIS TRAINING.
  1. Attorneys and other advocates must be accredited to practice before the VA. To obtain accreditation you must complete this form: www.va.gov/vaforms/va/pdf/VA21a.pdf.
  2. Accreditation by the VA may take several weeks, so do not delay filing your application. You can speed up the process by emailing the form to OGCAccreditationMailbox@va.gov, and including a copy of your State Bar Certificate of Good Standing
  3. Within 12 months of accreditation you are required to complete three hours of qualifying CLE. The morning session of this program satisfies that requirement, but only if you have already received your accreditation from the VA.
Attorneys and other advocates who become accredited will be listed on a national VA list, and are entitled to represent veterans in their claims for benefits, on a pro bono basis, and for attorney’s fees on appeals, where they are available.
Title:
Advocating for Veterans: The Basics on VA Benefits, Discharge Upgrades and Veteran Cultural Competency 2013
When/Where:
November 1, 2013
9:00 AM Pacific
San Francisco, CA
Also Webcast
Speakers:

  • Co-Chair(s)
    • Theresa Mesa ~ Program Developer, Office of Legal Services, The State Bar of California
    • Teresa Panepinto ~ Legal Director, Swords to Plowshares
  • Bradford Adams ~ Skadden Fellow, Swords to Plowshares
  • Becca von Behren ~ Staff Attorney, Swords to Plowshares
  • Michael Blecker ~ Executive Director, Swords to Plowshares
  • Amy N. Fairweather ~ Policy Director, Swords to Plowshares
  • Starlyn Lara ~ Women Veteran Program Manager, Community Educator and Outreach Program Manager, Swords to Plowshares
  • Nicole M Perez ~ Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
  • John Robert Unruh ~ Staff Attorney and Pro Bono Coordinator, Swords to Plowshares
  • Program Attorney: Christina Thompson ~ Program Attorney, Practising Law Institute
Credits:
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Virgin Islands, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
By:
Practising Law Institute
Cost:
Free
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Saturday, September 28, 2013

November 13: Conference Call - Ethics Refresher 2013

Richard Clem
This is the first hour of a four-part comprehensive review of the Rules of Professional Conduct for attorneys in states including Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, and Minnesota. Most states have adopted substantially similar rules governing lawyers, and this course will review the rules as adopted in these and other states. Where the rules differ, we will go over the differences as adopted in other states. Seeing these differences gives insight into the meaning of the rule in all states. Many lawyers review the Rules in their entirety only once, and that is before they take the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam in law school. But the rules change over the years and decades, and some of the finer points might be forgotten. We'll cover many of the rules, and the written materials will cover the rules in their entirety. The parts stand alone and can be taken in any order. The course materials for this portion of the program are available at this link.
This program will cover Rules 1.0 through 1.6. Rules 1.7 through 8.5 will be covered in a program held on different dates, including November 20.
During the program, there will be an opportunity for all participants to submit questions via e-mail or at the end of the program. The program will be fully interactive and participatory.
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Attendance will be taken. During the program, a "PIN number" will also be given. Attorneys in some states, such as Indiana, will need to e-mail this PIN number in order to receive a certificate of completion.
Title:
Ethics Refresher 2013
When/Where:
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
1:00 PM Eastern
Noon Central
11:00 AM Mountain
10:00 AM Pacific.
Please call in at least five minutes prior to the start time so that attendance and opening remarks can be taken care of prior to the start of the program.
Registration:
To register, simply e-mail clem.law@usa.net  with any information that you need included on the certificate of completion, such as your name, address, and state bar number. The sponsor will manually e-mail you instructions for calling and the access code. Please note that this will be sent manually, so please allow a day or two to receive it.
Speaker:
Richard P. Clem has been in private practice in the Twin Cities for 25 years. His reported cases include: Asociacion Nacional de Pescadores a Pequena Escala o Artesanales de Colombia v. Dow Quimica de Colombia, 988 F.2d 559, rehearing denied, 5 F.3d 530 (5th Cir. 1993), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 1041 (1994); LaMott v. Apple Valley Health Care Center, 465 N.W.2d 585 (Minn. Ct. App. 1991); Abo el Ela v. State, 468 N.W.2d 580 (Minn. Ct. App. 1991).
By:
Richard Clem Continuing Legal Education
High quality, reasonably priced CLE opportunities
Cost:
This is a convenient way to earn CLE credits at no cost. If you need additional credits, the sponsor has additional low-cost conference call programs available. There is, however, no obligation, and you're welcome to take the free program, even if you don't intend to take any additional programs.
Upon registration, you will be given a telephone number and access code. At the time of the program, you simply call in, enter the access code, and listen to the program. You can submit live questions during the program. Your only cost will be the normal long-distance charge to an Iowa telephone number. If you have unlimited long distance, there will be no cost whatsoever.
International callers, please note that North America will be on standard time at the time of this program, which means that the start time is 1800 Greenwich Mean Time (UTC). This is the same as 1:00 PM New York time and 12:00 noon Chicago time.
Credit:
CLE Credit has been applied for/approved or is available in the following states:
  • Alaska: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attendance at CLE programs offered in or from other states if the program has been accredited by another MCLE jurisdiction
  • Arizona: The State Bar of Arizona does not accredit programs for the MCLE requirement. The Rules and Regulations are predicated on the assumption that attorneys can evaluate CLE activities offered based on the guidelines and report their activities by affidavit.
  • Arkansas: Upon receipt of a completed certificate of attendance form confirming attendance at an out-of-state continuing legal education program approved by the situs state, the attorney shall be entitled to CLE credits in Arkansas.
  • California: Program is eligible for California CLE credit only if the attorney is calling in from outside of California. The program cannot be taken for California credit if you call in from California.
  • Colorado: Colorado attorneys should submit a Colorado Affidavit form along with a statement certifying that the CLE program is accredited in another mandatory CLE state.
  • Florida: Courses approved by other state bars are generally acceptable for use toward satisfying CLE requirement but attorneys must first submit a CLE Application for Course Attendance Credit.
  • Hawaii: Program is eligible for Hawaii CLE credit only if the attorney is calling in from outside of Hawaii. The program cannot be taken for Hawaii credit if you call in from Hawaii.
  • Indiana: 1.0 ethics CLE credit (distance education) applied for. Indiana attorneys may use up to 6 distance education credits per reporting cycle.
  • Iowa: 1.0 ethics CLE credit approved (Iowa activity # 118698).
  • Maine: Credit hours for activities approved by another MCLE state will be accepted for identical credit by the Board of Overseers of the Bar in Maine upon the Board's receipt of evidence of such certification as issued by that state
  • Minnesota: 1.0 ethics CLE credit applied for (Minnesota event code 184113).
  • Montana: Montana will honor the approval given by other CLE jurisdictions. Simply attach documentation of the other state's approval to your affidavit at the end of the reporting year.
  • New Jersey: New Jersey attorneys who are taking courses approved for CLE by another state will receive 1:1 credit for courses approved in that jurisdiction through reciprocity.
  • New York: Attorneys may claim New York CLE hours if the program is accredited in states including Indiana and Wisconsin.
  • Washington: 1 live ethics CLE credit approved; MCLE ID 353372.
  • Wisconsin: 1.0 ethics and professional responsibility CLE credit applied for.
  • Other States: CLE credit is available in many other states if the participating attorney applies for credit. For further information on reciprocity, see the Baran CLE Reciprocity Guide.




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Thursday, September 26, 2013

October 18: St. Paul, MN - The Basics (and we do mean basics) of Representing a Client in a Simple Divorce

Learn from two experienced and entertaining family law attorneys about the very basics of handling a simple divorce, including step-by-step coverage of the Summons & Petition, and proposed Judgment & Decree. This is your chance to learn dissolution nuts and bolts, and volunteer for SMRLS – agree to take a case and attend the CLE for free (free lunch, too!). Conclude with a half hour session, addressing the volunteer experience, combined with more experienced attorney mentors.
Attend this CLE for free (including lunch) if you agree to be a pro bono mentor on a SMRLS case.
This event is also available for a fee. Conclude with a half hour session combined with less experienced attorneys, addressing the volunteer experience.
Title:
The Basics (and we do mean basics) of Representing a Client in a Simple Divorce
When/Where:
October 18, 2013 12:30pm - 03:15pm Central Time
Room 41
Ramsey County District Courthouse
15 West Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul
, MN
Speakers:
  • 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Divorce Basics Michael C. Black, Michael Black Law Office Ltd.; Elizabeth A. Clysdale, Collins, Buckley, Sauntry & Haugh, P.L.L.P.
  • 2:45 – 3:15 p.m. Joint Session with Mentor Attorneys Jo Ann Ahles, Ahles Law Firm, PLC
By:
Ramsey County Bar Association
Credit:
2.5 Standard Credits
Cost:
Attend this CLE for free (including lunch) if you agree to be a pro bono mentor on a SMRLS case.
This event is also available for a fee.

October 28: Cleveland + Webcast - Unconventional Responses to Unique Catastrophes: Tailoring the Law to Meet the Challenges #MCLE

Title:
Unconventional Responses to Unique Catastrophes: Tailoring the Law to Meet the Challenges
When/Where:
October 28, 2013
4:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Moot Courtroom (A59)
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
11075 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106-7148
Also Webcast - Preregistration Required
Speaker:
Kenneth R. Feinberg, September 11th Victims’ Fund
By:
Ben C. Green Lecture, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Credit:
1 hr. of CLE credit available, pending approval
Cost:
Free and open to the public. Pre-registration required.
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October 21: Philadelphia - Saving Seniors’ Homes: Philadelphia’s Fresh Start on Property Tax Delinquencies and its Impact on Reverse Mortgages and Low-Income Senior Citizens #probono #MCLE

This is a training program on Philadelphia's new Real Estate Tax Collections Ordinance and
its impact on property tax and reverse mortgage foreclosures.
Register by Wednesday, October 16th by contacting Susanna Ratner at sratner@seniorlawcenter.org.
Title:
Saving Seniors’ Homes: Philadelphia’s Fresh Start on Property Tax Delinquencies and its Impact on Reverse Mortgages and Low-Income Senior Citizens
When/Where:
Monday October 21 , 2013
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Saul Ewing
Centre Square West
1500 Market Street, 38th Floor
Philadelphia, PA
By:
SeniorLaw Center
CLE Credit
Registration:
Register by Wednesday, October 16th by contacting Susanna Ratner at sratner@seniorlawcenter.org.
CLE Credit Comments: 
1 substantive;0.5 ethics CLEs
Cost:
Credits awarded in exchange for handling one case:

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

September 30: St. Paul, MN - Legal Reform in Kyrgyzstan #MCLE

Hear from a panel of judges from Kyrgyzstan, during their visit to Minnesota, sponsored by the Open World Leader Center, an independent agency of the U.S. Congress. This visit will complement current US sponsored judicial reform initiatives in Kyrgyzstan working to
  • Increase independence, effectiveness, and integrity of the judiciary;
  • Strengthen the rule of law in Kyrgyzstan;
  • Decrease corruption, support judicial independence, improve the judicial personnel system and internal judicial management
  • Restore judicial integrity by increasing public access to judicial information and its management.
Register Now!
Title:
Legal Reform in Kyrgyzstan
When/Where:
Monday, September 30, from 4-5 pm
Registration: 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Speakers: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Room 40
Ramsey County District Courthouse
15 West Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul
, MN
Speakers:
  • Hon. Chinara Aydarbekova Askarbekovna, Judge of the Supreme Court, Constitutional Chamber;
  • Hon. Meyergul Ryskulbekovna Bobukeyeva, Judge, Constitutional Chamber of the of the Supreme Court; 
  • Hon. Dilfuza Salimovna Boronbayeva, Judge, Supreme Court; 
  • Margarita Pavlovna Melnikova, Judge, Supreme Court; 
  • Kamil Turdubekovich Osmonaliyev, Judge, Supreme Court; 
  • Nurilya Barakanova, Facilitator.
By:
Ramsey County Bar Association
Cost: 
FREE

Credit: 
1 standard CLE credit approved

October 1: Cleveland - Unemployment Compensation: Is There Still Room for a New Deal Program in a Global Economy? #MCLE

Rick McHugh
Title:
Unemployment Compensation: Is There Still Room for a New Deal Program in a Global Economy?
Employment and Labor Law Lecture
When/Where:
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Moot Court Room
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Cleveland State University
1801 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Speaker:
Rick McHugh is a lawyer and activist with extensive experience assisting low income and dislocated workers with social insurance and reemployment programs. McHugh is employed as senior staff attorney with National Employment Law Project, based in Ann Arbor, Mich. His principal responsibilities at NELP are providing technical advice to state partners engaged in unemployment compensation policy campaigns and advocacy for dislocated workers. His recent research focus has included the solvency of state unemployment insurance trust funds and best practices in dislocated worker programs.
Prior to joining NELP in 2000, McHugh worked as a legal services lawyer and union lawyer in Arkansas, Kentucky, and Michigan. He litigated cases in state and federal courts, including significant cases involving unemployment compensation, Medicaid, disability, Trade Adjustment Assistance, and Food Stamps. While at the UAW Legal Department from 1984 until 1995, he served as the principal advisor to UAW President Owen Bieber during Bieber’s service on the federal Advisory Council on Unemployment Compensation from 1993 to 1996.
Both before and since joining NELP, McHugh has published legal and policy articles on unemployment compensation, WARN, wage and hour law, and other employment law topics. He has testified before committees of Congress and state legislatures on several occasions, and has presented at numerous policy conferences over the past three decades, including a U.S. Department of Labor conference commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Social Security Act in 2010.
Credit:
1 hour approved
By:
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law / Cleveland State University
Cost:
Free
More:
https://www.law.csuohio.edu/newsevents/events/2013100117002129

October 17: Webcast - Personal Watercraft Accidents- Background, Analysis, Past Case Review

On Thursday, October 17, 2013, The TASA Group, Inc., in conjunction with maritime expert David Smith, will present a free, one-hour, interactive webinar, Watercraft Accidents- Background, Analysis, Past Case Review, for all legal professionals.
Title:
Personal Watercraft Accidents- Background, Analysis, Past Case Review
When/Where:
Thursday, October 17, 2013
2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Webcast
Speaker:
Maritime expert David Smith.
By:
The TASA Group, Inc.
Credit:
Typically, TASA does not apply for credit, but the presenters and content appear to satisfy CLE requirements in a number of jurisdictions in which participants may self-apply for credit.
Cost:
Free.
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October 23: NYC + Philadelphia + Webcast - International Developments in Anti-Corruption Enforcement #MCLE

With the implementation of the UK Bribery Act and the increasingly aggressive enforcement of th Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the US and the UK have been at the forefront of global anti-corruption efforts. That has started to change in a dramatic way. Recent events in China and elsewhere in the world demonstrate that other countries are also getting serious about tackling bribery and corruption domestically. Multinational companies are increasingly vulnerable to local enforcement initiatives as well as to the extraterritorial reach of the Bribery Act and the FCPA. A thorough review of the effectiveness of each company’s anti-bribery policies and risk assessments is essential in ensuring compliance with anti-corruption legislation throughout the world.
In this seminar, Dechert panelists will:
  • Provide an overview of anti-corruption laws in China
  • Discuss changes in the enforcement landscape in China, including a discussion of the recent raids and investigations undertaken by the Chinese authorities
  • Provide an overview of recent anti-corruption developments in the US, the UK and the rest of the world
  • Provide practical advice on steps companies can take to protect themselves
  • Provide practical advice on what companies should do if they are the subject of a raid, including a discussion of e-disclosure and data protection considerations
Please confirm your attendance by Friday, October 18.
Title:
International Developments in  Anti-Corruption Enforcement
When/Where:
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
12:00 - 1:30 PM EDT
5:00-6:30 PM BST
9:00-10:30 AM PDT
Live presentation/webinar
Speakers:

  • Neil Gerrard, Dechert LLP, Partner, London
  • Frederick Herold, Dechert LLP, Partner, Silicon Valley
  • Cheryl Krause, Dechert LLP, Partner, Philadelphia
  • Thomas Lee, II, Dechert LLP, Partner, Philadelphia
  • Jingzhou Tao, Dechert LLP, Partner, Beijing
  • Jeremy Zucker, Dechert LLP, Partner, Washington, D.C,

By:
Dechert
Credit:
Credit Pending.
Cost:
No charge

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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

October 18: St. Paul, MN - Disclosure in Dissolutions #probono #MCLE

The duty to disclose and have clients sign off on disclosures is potentially rife with issues, implicating the evidentiary rules and fiduciary duties. In this age of mediation and settlement, informal discovery is encouraged. How can family law attorneys best approach this struggle, particularly with ICMCs and formal discovery not generally allowed until after the ENE process?
Attend this CLE for free (including lunch) if you agree to be a pro bono mentor on a SMRLS case.
This event is also available for a fee. Conclude with a half hour session combined with less experienced attorneys, addressing the volunteer experience.
Title:
Disclosure in Dissolutions
When/Where:
Oct 18, 2013 12:30pm - 03:15pm Central Time
Room 40
Ramsey County District Courthouse
15 West Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul
, MN
Speakers:
  • 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Disclosure in Dissolutions Walter Bauch and Cathryn Schmidt, Collins, Buckley, Sauntry & Haugh, P.L.L.P.
  • 2:45 – 3:15 p.m. Joint Session with Less Experienced Attorneys Jo Ann Ahles, Ahles Law Firm, PLC
By:
Ramsey County Bar Association
Credit:
2.5 Standard Credits
Cost:
Attend this CLE for free (including lunch) if you agree to be a pro bono mentor on a SMRLS case.
This event is also available for a fee.

November 22: DC - Veterans Pro Bono Program Training #MCLE

Are you are an attorney interested in providing pro bono services to veterans? This program will provide you with:
  • A day-long training class on veterans' law issues.
  • When you accept a case referred from the Program, we will provide you with the following services:
  • A comprehensive analysis of the appellant's case as a guideline for the appeal;
  • Extensive legal research materials, including a CD-ROM with an on-line research capability;
  • A mentoring attorney to assist you in formulating your litigation strategy;
  • A case monitor, to ensure that no deadlines are overlooked during the appeals process; and
  • Malpractice insurance for any case you take through this program.
If you are interested in volunteering you must attend a day-long training. Trainings are scheduled several times a year. Learn more about the program.
Title:
Veterans Pro Bono Program Training
November 22, 2013
9:00AM to 5:00PM
D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program
1101 K Street NW, Washington DC 20005
More:
http://www.vetsprobono.org/volunteer-today/training-dates-for-volunteer-attorneys

Monday, September 23, 2013

October 23: Stillwater, MN - Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota: Recent Developments

The Washington County Law Library is pleased to present the following Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs free of charge. These programs are presented in coordination with the Washington County Bar Association, but membership in the Association is not required for attendance.
Title:
Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota : Recent Developments
When/Where:
October 23, 2013
Noon-1:00 p.m.
Washington County Government Center
14949 62nd St. N.
Stillwater, MN 55082
Speaker:
Paul E. Overson, Attorney at Law, Coodin & Overson, PLLP
By:
Washington County Law Library
Credit:
One Standard CLE Credit will be applied for.
Cost:
Free!
More:
http://www.co.washington.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=1059

October 30: NYC - VAWA Self-Petitions and Battered Spouse Waivers #probono #MCLE

Attorneys will be trained to represent immigrant women who are domestic violence victims and who are eligible for Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) protections in immigration proceedings. Procedural and substantive aspects of these cases will be discussed in detail. Training manual and sample documents will be provided.
VAWA cases typically consist of two stages: an initial petition on submission and an adjustment interview before an administrative body. Pro bono attorneys handling VAWA cases are required to handle their clients' cases through both phases, as well as the immigration cases for their clients' children who may be living abroad or in the United States.
Attorneys are expected to commit to taking a case pro bono, either individually or as part of a team, if not already handling an immigration case referred by inMotion. Experienced inMotion staff attorneys mentor and consult with pro bono teams throughout the course of representation.
InMotion offers free, CLE-accredited, live trainings throughout the year in matrimonial, family and immigration law. Training sessions include a special focus on the impact of domestic violence on the lives of survivors and the challenges faced by immigrants.
Upon completing a training seminar, major law firm attorneys commit to taking a pro bono matter, either individually or as part of a team of two or more attorneys. Detailed practice manuals and sample documents are provided.
An inMotion attorney will be assigned to mentor you on your matter. Our experienced staff attorneys are available to consult with you, to answer questions and to review documents throughout your inMotion matter. Training videos are available for individuals who are unable to attend one of our scheduled training sessions. CLE credit is available for viewing our training videos.
Major law firm attorneys not yet admitted to the New York bar can work on a matter under the supervision of an admitted corporate law firm attorney pursuant to inMotion’s Student Practice Order. Contact inMotion for more information at CLEtrainings@inmotiononline.org.
Pre-registration is required for all trainings.
Title:
VAWA Self-Petitions and Battered Spouse Waivers
When/Where:
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
12:00 – 2:30 pm
Check-in and lunch at 11:30am, training begins at 12:00pm.
Sidley Austin LLP
787 Seventh Avenue
(between West 51st and 52nd Streets)
New York, NY 10019
Pre-registration required
Speakers:
Klara Ng, Esq., Staff Attorney, inMotion, Inc.
Esther Limb, Esq., Senior Staff Attorney, inMotion, Inc.
By:
inMotion, Justice for all Women
Credit:
2.5 CLE credits upon course completion
1.0 skills / 1.0 professional practice / 0.5 ethics
Cost:
Trainings are offered to major law firm attorneys who are willing to take an inMotion pro bono matter following the completion of the training course.
This training is open to attorneys who are currently working on inMotion cases without the obligation to take on a new matter. It is also open to attorneys who are willing to take on a new pro bono case. InMotion attorneys are available to mentor volunteers on their cases.

October 17: Webcast - Intimate Partner Violence as a Public Health Issue: Violence Against Women Act and other Legal Protections for Immigrant and LGBT Communities

Intimate partner violence (IPV) impacts millions of individuals across the United States, regardless of age, economic status, race, religion or education. IPV affects the physical, psychological, and emotional well-being of victims and their families. It is estimated that one-quarter of women in the United States will experience intimate partner violence in their life time. Immigrant women and individuals in same-sex relationships experience abuse at similar rates; however, they often lack legal protections and social support networks generally available for other victims. With the 2013 reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Congress has the opportunity to strengthen services for immigrants and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) victims.
This webinar will address the importance of viewing intimate partner violence as a public health issue and discuss how VAWA and other legal remedies are used to help vulnerable populations such as immigrants and LGBT individuals.
Preregistration Required..
Title:
Intimate Partner Violence as a Public Health Issue: Violence Against Women Act and other Legal Protections for Immigrant and LGBT Communities
When/Where:
Thursday, October 17, 2013
1:00pm - 2:00pm (ET)
Webcast
Speakers:
  • Virginia Duplessis, M.S.W., Program Manager, Futures Without Violence
  • Morgan Weibel, J.D., Supervising Immigration Attorney, Tahirih Justice Center
  • Leigh Goodmark, J.D.,Visiting Professor of Law at the University of Maryland Frances King Carey School of Law, Professor of Law, Director of Clinical Education and Co-director of the Center on Applied Feminism at the University of Baltimore School of Law
  • Moderator: Cristina M. Meneses, J.D., M.S., Senior Staff Attorney, Network for Public Health Law – Eastern Region
By:
This Series Is Presented in Partnership by:
  • American Society of Law Medicine and Ethics (ASLME); 
  • Network for Public Health Law; and 
  • Public Health Law Research Program.
Credit:
You may qualify for CLE credit. ASLME is an approved provider of continuing legal education credits in several states. ASLME will also apply for CLE credits in other states upon request.
Cost:
Free.
More:
http://www.aslme.org/webinar-intimate-partner-violence-as-a-public-health-issue




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October 29: Philadelphia - Corporate Pro Bono Day

To receive credit, a volunteer must take a case with the Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program (VIP) within six months of the training session.
Title:
Corporate Pro Bono Day
Limited to Corporate Counsel
When/Where:
Tuesday, October 29
4:00pm-7:00pm
Saul Ewing
1500 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Credit:
One CLE credit for each hour of course work attended.
By:
Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program (VIP)
More:
http://www.phillyvip.org/content/cle-trainings

October 24: NYC - Uncontested divorce


Attorneys will be trained to represent inMotion clients in uncontested divorce proceedings. Procedural and substantive aspects will be discussed in detail. Training manuals and sample documents will be provided at the training.

An uncontested divorce case will be assigned at the training or shortly thereafter. Attorneys can work on the case individually or as part of a team of two or more attorneys. Experienced inMotion staff attorneys mentor and consult with pro bono teams throughout the course of representation.

The assigned pro bono case should not require court appearances; judgment is granted following the submission of the appropriate documents.
You must be an employee of one of inMotion's Corporate Partner firms in order to participate in this training.
Title:
Uncontested divorce
When/Where:
Thursday, October 24, 2013
12:30 – 2:30 pm
Sign-in and lunch at noon.
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
450 Lexington Avenue
(Between East 44th and 45th Streets)
New York, NY 10017
Speakers:
Anna E. Ognibene, Esq., Staff Attorney, inMotion, Inc. Laura Israel Sinrod, Esq., Staff Attorney, inMotion, Inc.
By:
inMotion, Justice for all Women
Credit:

2 CLE credits upon course completion
1.0 skills / 0.5 professional practice / 0.5 ethics
Cost:
You must be an employee of one of inMotion's Corporate Partner firms in order to participate in this training.

October 23: Philadelphia - Law & Ethics: Hot Topics in Child Advocacy

This program is being held in Celebration of National Pro Bono Week.
This is an advanced training program for Volunteer Child Advocate Attorneys.
Register Now!
Title:
Law & Ethics: Hot Topics in Child Advocacy
When/Where:
Wednesday October 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Blank Rome
One Logan Square
130 North 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA
By: 
Support Center for Child Advocates
Credit:
Maximum CLE Credits: 1.5 hours: 0 Substantive, 1.5 Ethics
Cost:
  • FREE for current Child Advocates Volunteer Attorneys; Must have active case; if not call for assignment
  • There is a fee for others.
Registration:
PRE-REGISTRATION BY October 18, 2013 REQUIRED.
For more information on the program contact Jodi Schatz by email at jschatz@advokid.org.
More Information and Registration

October 4: Harrisburg - #Veterans Disability Referral Service Training #MCLE

This training is REQUIRED for all those who want to serve on the Dauphin County Bar Association Veterans Disability Referral Service Panel.
Friday, October 4, 2013
12:00 NOON - LUNCH
1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.- TRAINING
Dauphin County Bar Association
213 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Title:
Veterans Disability Referral Service Training
In order to be certified to undertake these cases, you MUST have applied for AND completed USDVA Accreditation forms. This is REQUIRED prior to attendance at the training.
Speakers:
  • Professor Tom Reed
  • Jeremiah Underhill
By:
Dauphin County Bar Association
Credit:
The sponsor does not indicate that CLE credit has been applied for; however the advertised content and speaker appear to meet PA CLE requirements. Attendees should inquire.
Cost:
There is no fee for this training but reservations are required.
Registration deadline: Monday, September 30, 2013
More Information And Reservation

Sunday, September 22, 2013

October 8: Webcast - Intellectual Property Valuation and Royalty Rates

On Tuesday, October 8, 2013, The TASA Group, Inc., in conjunction with banking and economic expert Don Coker, will present a free, one-hour, interactive webinar, Intellectual Property Valuation and Royalty Rates, for all legal professionals.
Title:
Intellectual Property Valuation and Royalty Rates
When/Where:
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Webcast
Speaker:
Banking and economic expert Don Coker.
By:
The TASA Group, Inc.
Credit:
Typically, TASA does not apply for credit, but the presenters and content appear to satisfy CLE requirements in a number of jurisdictions in which participants may self-apply for credit.
Cost:
Free.
More Information And Registration





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