Sunday, September 30, 2018

October 1, 9, 15, 25: Drinking from a Fire Hydrant: Basic Legal Research in the Age of Technology

Technological advancement has enabled humanity to retain and process seemingly endless amounts of information. Nowhere is that more true than in the American legal system. Making sense of the water pouring from that particular fire hydrant is the focus of this course on the fundamentals of basic legal research in the age of electronic legal research.
Title:
Drinking from a Fire Hydrant: Basic Legal Research in the Age of Technology
When/Where:
Webcast - Register Now!
Speaker:
Steve Dubusky
By:
Lexis/Nexis
Credit:
1 credit in most jurisdictions that allow online credit.


Thursday, September 27, 2018

October 5, 8, 24 : Avoiding the Million Dollar Comma: The Use of Forms in Legal Drafting #MCLE

The use of forms in drafting legal documents is just one way to increase efficiency and work product quality while at the same time mitigating some of the risk associated with each document. Explore source, types and benefits of forms, find appropriate motion templates, using a form bank.

Title:
Avoiding the Million Dollar Comma: The Use of Forms in Legal Drafting
When/Where:
Webcast
Credit:
1 credit hour in most states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis



Tuesday, September 25, 2018

September 26: Top Ten Risk Management Tips for Solo Practitioners

A lack of effective risk management procedures can result in increased monetary and reputational risks for the firm. For solo practitioners, there are unique risks and needs to consider in the execution of riskmanagement plans. How do solo practitioners ensure that they are properly protected while acting as both business leaders and attorneys? Join this 60-minute webinar to hear insights and practical tips, especially for solo practitioners, from seasoned attorneys Erin McCartney, J.D., and Megan Zavieh, J.D.
Title:
Top Ten Risk Management Tips for Solo Practitioners
When/Where:
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
Webcast - Register Now
Speakers:
Erin McCartney, J.D., and Megan Zavieh, J.D. 
CLE Credit:
  • Attorney Protective is an Approved Multiple Activity Provider in CA and NJ and this webinar will qualify for 1.2 CLE (ethics/professionalism) in NJ, and 1 CLE (legal ethics) in CA.
  • Attorney Protective is an Accredited Provider in PA and this webinar will qualify for 1 CLE (ethics) in PA. 
  • NY attorneys may apply this course toward 1 CLE credit in accordance with the NY approved jurisdiction policy. 
  • CLE credit has been applied for and pending approval for 1 CLE (ethics) credit in most states.
By:
Attorney Protective

October 26: Asylum Step by Step: Representing Survivors of "Private Actor" Persecution before the Asylum Office and Immigration Court (Part 2)

Please join The Advocates for Human Rights for Part 2 of this two-part CLE. This training will walk attorneys and legal support staff through all of the steps of preparing and filing an asylum application for an asylum seeker who is before either the Asylum Office or the Immigration Court. Attendees will learn about best practices in interviewing clients, what to include in an initial application, best practices in gathering corroborating documentation, and about how to prepare a client to testify. The presentation will cover strategies in representing survivors of persecution by "private actors" following the Attorney General's decision in Matter of A-B-, incorporating what advocates have learned from experiences before the Asylum Office and Courts following the decision's issuance. The training will take place in two sessions of two hours each. Two standard CLE credits will be sought for each session.
Remote attendance available. Call-in information will be circulated via email prior to the CLE.
Topics:
  • Best practices in interviewing clients
  • What to include in an initial application
  • Best practices in gathering corroborating documentation
  • How to best prepare a client to testify
  • Strategies in representing survivors of persecution by "private actors".
Title:
Part 2: Asylum Step by Step: Representing Survivors of "Private Actor" Persecution before the Asylum Office and Immigration Court 
When/Where:
Friday October 26, 2018
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Central
Remote Attendance Available!
Or participate in person:
Dorsey & Whitney LLP Minnesota Room
50 South Sixth Street, Suite 1500
Minneapolis, MN 55402-1498
Minneapolis, MN
Credit:
Application will be made for 2 standard CLE credits
By:
The Advocates for Human Rights


October 12: Asylum Step by Step: Representing Survivors of "Private Actor" Persecution before the Asylum Office and Immigration Court (Part 1)

Please join The Advocates for Human Rights for Part 1 of this two-part CLE. This training will walk attorneys and legal support staff through all of the steps of preparing and filing an asylum application for an asylum seeker who is before either the Asylum Office or the Immigration Court. The presentation will cover strategies in representing survivors of persecution by "private actors" following the Attorney General's decision in Matter of A-B-, incorporating what advocates have learned from experiences before the Asylum Office and Courts following the decision's issuance. The training will take place in two sessions of two hours each. Two standard CLE credits will be sought for each session.
Remote attendance available. Call-in information will be circulated via email prior to the CLE.
Topics:
  • Best practices in interviewing clients
  • What to include in an initial application
  • Best practices in gathering corroborating documentation
  • How to best prepare a client to testify
  • Strategies in representing survivors of persecution by "private actors", following Matter of A-B-

Title:
Asylum Step by Step: Representing Survivors of "Private Actor" Persecution before the Asylum Office and Immigration Court 
When/Where:
Friday October 12, 2018
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Central Time
Remote Attendance by Phone will be Available!
Dorsey & Whitney LLP Minnesota Room
50 South Sixth Street, Suite 1500
Minneapolis, MN 55402-1498
Credit:
Application will be made for 2 standard CLE credits
By:
The Advocates for Human Rights




Monday, September 24, 2018

September 25: State Courts in a Federal System

State courts are the courts most likely to affect an ordinary person’s life.
Development of the common law of property, tort and contract, as well as the law governing our most personal relationships, family law, are the province of state courts. Most criminal law is state law; and most criminal prosecutions happen in state court. In these, and in other areas, state courts have been innovators. For example, state courts have taken the lead in developing new ways to work with non-violent criminal offenders, through the creation of problem-solving courts such as veterans' treatment courts, drug courts, and mental health courts. And while most people think only of the U.S. Constitution when they think of their rights, each of our fifty states has its own constitution too, whose interpretation, by state judges, is not formally constrained by the parallel work of the federal courts.
In other words, state courts matter. In fact, there was no guarantee that federal courts, besides the Supreme Court, would even exist. Our Constitution did not require it—Congress had the discretion, but not duty, to create lower federal courts. But as the federal court system has grown, it has developed an ever-evolving, complicated relationship with the state courts. There are many doctrines, such as abstention and procedural requirements in habeas corpus that are designed to respect the work of the state courts and recognize the states’ primacy. But how robustly should federal courts apply these doctrines? And how much deference should state courts give to federal court resolution of the parallel problems that confront them?
These, and many other questions, are inherent in our federal system.
Title:
State Courts in a Federal System
When/Where:
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Webcast
Also live at:
Moot Courtroom (A59)
11075 East Blvd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Speaker:
The Honorable Joan L. Larsen is a judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. She was nominated by the President on May 8, 2017 and confirmed by the Senate on November 1, 2017. Before her appointment to the federal bench, Judge Larsen served two terms as a Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, where she was the court’s liaison to Michigan’s drug, sobriety, mental health and veteran’s courts.
By:
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Credit:
1 hour of in-person CLE credit, pending approval
Cost:
Free and open to the public.
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Friday, September 21, 2018

October 16: Human Rights Advocacy at the United Nations

The Advocates for Human Rights has led several delegations of pro bono attorneys and other volunteers to conduct human rights advocacy at the United Nations. In this 1.5 hour panel presentation, pro bono attorneys Angela Liu and Julie Shelton, along with The Advocates' Executive Director, Robin Phillips and Deputy Director, Jennifer Prestholdt, will discuss their experiences traveling to Geneva to advocate before the Human Rights Council, treaty bodies and special procedures using international law. Panelists will describe how they used U.N. human rights mechanisms to enforce international legal standards related to women's rights, the death penalty, torture, racial discrimination, and the rights of persons with disabilities, as well as the impact of their work on domestic foreign laws and practices. Lunch will be provided.
Title:
Human Rights Advocacy at the United Nations
When/Where:
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
12:00pm - 1:30pm
DLA Piper LLP
444 W. Lake Street
Suite 900
Chicago, IL
Speakers:

  • Angela Liu
  • Julie Shelton
  • Robin Phillips
  • Jennifer Prestholdt

Cost:
FREE with Lunch Provided
Credit:
1.5 standard CLE credits applied for
By:
The Advocates for Human Rights

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October 9: 51 Imperfect Solutions: States and the Making of Constitutional Law


When we think of constitutional law, we invariably think of the United States Supreme Court and the federal court system. Yet much of our constitutional law is not made at the federal level. In 51 Imperfect Solutions, U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton argues that American Constitutional Law should account for the role of the state courts and state constitutions, together with the federal courts and the federal constitution, in protecting individual liberties. The book tells four stories that arise in four different areas of constitutional law: equal protection; criminal procedure; privacy; and free speech and free exercise of religion. Traditional accounts of these bedrock debates about the relationship of the individual to the state focus on decisions of the United States Supreme Court. But these explanations tell just part of the story. The book corrects this omission by looking at each issue-and some others as well-through the lens of many constitutions, not one constitution; of many courts, not one court; and of all American judges, not federal or state judges. Taken together, the stories reveal a remarkably complex, nuanced, ever-changing federalist system, one that ought to make lawyers and litigants pause before reflexively assuming that the United States Supreme Court alone has all of the answers to the most vexing constitutional questions. If there is a central conviction of the book, it's that an under-appreciation of state constitutional law has hurt state and federal law and has undermined the appropriate balance between state and federal courts in protecting individual liberty. In trying to correct this imbalance, the book also offers several ideas for reform.
Title:
51 Imperfect Solutions: States and the Making of Constitutional Law
When/Where:
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Webcast
Also Live In The Moot Courtroom (A59)
11075 East Blvd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Speaker:
Jeffrey S. Sutton has served on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit since 2003. Before that, he was the State Solicitor of Ohio and a partner at Jones Day in Columbus. He has argued twelve cases in the United States Supreme Court and numerous cases in the state supreme courts and federal courts of appeal. Judge Sutton served as a law clerk to Justices Lewis F. Powell, Jr. (Ret.) and Antonin Scalia, as well as Judge Thomas Meskill of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Judge Sutton served as Chair of the Federal Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure from 2012 to 2016. He was appointed to that committee by Chief Justice Roberts. He has also served on the Advisory Committee on Appellate Rules. He was appointed to that committee by Chief Justice Rehnquist in 2005, and Chief Justice Roberts appointed him to be Chair of that committee in 2009.
By:
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Center for Business Law & Regulation
Credit:
1 hour of in-person CLE credit, pending approval
Cost:
Free and open to the public
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November 14: Crazy Claims: Lessons Learned From Cases that Veered Off Track

A lawyer’s day is filled with potential pitfalls—missed statute of limitation periods, drafting errors,
conflicts of interest—but knowing how to appropriately respond to these situations is crucial. Fortunately, learning from other lawyers’ mistakes can provide memorable lessons. Join George Jonson, J.D., and Erin McCartney, J.D., as they examine actual cases and consider whether the lawyer’s conduct violated the ethics rules. The discussion will include an analysis of cases and the applicable “Model Rules of Professional Conduct,” as well as an evaluation of the lessons that can be learned from each case.
Title:
Crazy Claims: Lessons Learned From Cases that Veered Off Track
When/Where:
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
Webcast - Register Now
Speakers:
George Jonson, J.D.
Erin McCartney, J.D.
CLE Credit:
Attorney Protective is an Approved Multiple Activity Provider in CA and NJ and this webinar will qualify for 1.2 CLE (ethics/professionalism) in NJ, and 1 CLE (legal ethics) in CA. Attorney Protective is an Accredited Provider in PA and this webinar will qualify for 1 CLE (ethics) in PA. NY attorneys may apply this course toward 1 CLE credit in accordance with the NY approved jurisdiction policy. CLE credit has been applied for and pending approval for 1 CLE (ethics) credit in most states.
By:
Attorney Protective

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Thursday, September 20, 2018

September 12, 21, 24: Avoiding the Million Dollar Comma: The Use of Forms in Legal Drafting

The use of forms in drafting legal documents is just one way to increase efficiency and work product quality while at the same time mitigating some of the risk associated with each document. Explore source, types and benefits of forms, find appropriate motion templates, using a form bank.

Title:
Avoiding the Million Dollar Comma: The Use of Forms in Legal Drafting
When/Where:
Webcast
Credit:
1 credit hour in most states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis



Friday, September 14, 2018

September 27: The (Almost) Great Unraveling: Can the Quest for Solidarity Survive?

The lecture will focus on the struggle to maintain the ACA and the essential principle of solidarity on which the law necessarily rests, as well as the limited options, given the unique circumstances of the American psyche, for alternative pathways to a national policy of health care inclusiveness.

Title:
The (Almost) Great Unraveling: Can the Quest for Solidarity Survive?
When/Where:
Thursday, September 27, 2018
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Webcast
Also live at: Moot Courtroom (A59)
11075 East Blvd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Speaker:
Sara Rosenbaum J.D. is the Harold and Jane Hirsh Professor of Health Law and Policy and Founding Chair of the Department of Health Policy at the Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University. She also holds professorships in GW’s Law and Medical Schools and the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration.
Professor Rosenbaum has devoted her career to health justice for populations who are medically underserved as a result of race, poverty, disability, or cultural exclusion. An honored teacher and scholar, a popular speaker, and a widely-read writer on many aspects of health law and policy, Professor Rosenbaum has emphasized public engagement as a core element of her work, providing public service to six Presidential Administrations and twenty-one Congresses. She is best known for her scholarship and advocacy on health care for the poor, civil rights, and national health reform.
By:
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Credit:
1 hour of in-person CLE credit, pending approval
Cost:
Free and open to the public.
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September 7+17: The Modern Campfire: Discovering the Right Stories Using Advanced Legal Research Techniques

Technology has been described as “the campfire around which we tell our stories” and that is especially true in the legal profession. As technology has allowed greater amounts of information to be retained, legal documents are becoming longer and longer and can no longer be ignored. Becoming technologically savvy and staying abreast of advancements is at the very core of the competency of the legal profession. In this course, we will explore the latest technological advancements, strategies for efficiently researching and more.
Title:
The Modern Campfire: Discovering the Right Stories Using Advanced Legal Research Techniques
When/Where:
Webcast - Register Now!
By:
LexisNexis
Speaker:
Tamika Cooper-Mtonga
Credit:
1 Credit in most jurisdictions
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Thursday, September 13, 2018

October 16: Pitfalls for Contestants in Reality Competition Shows

On October 16, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. (ET), The TASA Group, in conjunction with entertainment attorneys Bernard Resnick and Sally Mattison will present a free, one-hour interactive webinar presentation, Pitfalls for Contestants in Reality Competition Shows, for all legal professionals.
During this presentation, Mr. Resnick and Ms. Mattison will discuss:
  • Background
  • Common TV production company requests- business terms
  • Treatment of contestants during/after production
  • Other fine print issues
  • Negotiability
  • Common sense considerations for contestants and their representatives.
Title:
Pitfalls for Contestants in Reality Competition Shows
When/Where:
October 16, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. (ET)
Webcast - Register Now!
Speakers:
  • Bernard Resnick, Esq. is an entertainment attorney who has worked in the entertainment industry for over 30 years. His clients have included recording artists, songwriters, record producers, agents, managers, filmmakers, financiers, professional athletes and others. Mr. Resnick is a lecturer in Law at the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. Mr. Resnick serves on the Recording Academy’s national Grammy Awards Hall of Fame committee. Mr. Resnick frequently serves as an expert witness in entertainment-related lawsuits. Besides being a lawyer and expert witness, Mr. Resnick is a musician, songwriter, record producer and music publisher.
  • Priscilla J. (Sally) Mattison is Of Counsel to the firm Bernard M. Resnick, Esq. P.C. Her clients have included recording artists, songwriters, record producers, record labels, music publishers, managers, booking agencies, filmmakers and screenwriters. A frequent speaker at entertainment industry and legal education events, she has also written numerous articles for trade publications, including books published by the International Association of Entertainment Lawyers. In addition to IAEL, she belongs to The Recording Academy, New York Women in Film & Television, and Philadelphia Women in Film & Television, and holds both writer and publisher memberships in BMI.
By:
The TASA Group, Inc.
Credit:
  • This webinar is approved for CLE credit in CA, FL, IL, MN, MO, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, TX, and WI.
  • Many states allow attorneys to self-apply for credit: see State Rules
Cost:
Free.
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Wednesday, September 12, 2018

September 14: Blowing Smoke: Managing New Risks in the Workplace

The National Institute of Drug Abuse puts the cost of substance abuse to our nation at $600 billion in terms of crime, lost work productivity and health care. With workplace drug and alcohol testing laws and regulations changing constantly, discover the history and background of drugs and the workplace, medical marijuana and a drug free workplace, establishing impairment levels and workplace challenges.


Title:
Blowing Smoke: Managing New Risks in the Workplace
When/Where:
Webcast
Speaker:
Jared Millisor
Credit:
1 credit hour in most states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis


Tuesday, September 11, 2018

September 12: Bankruptcy Basics for Low-Income Clients 2018

Although the economy is improving and foreclosures in many parts of the country are in decline due to rising home values, financially marginalized people still file bankruptcy in disproportionate numbers. Many debtors are unrepresented and bankruptcy clinics are still in great demand. There is a critical need for pro bono attorneys to assist low-income clients at all levels. The practice of bankruptcy law is ever changing (all of the forms changed effective April 1, 2016) and can be quite complicated with even the simplest form of bankruptcy, Chapter 7. This basic program was developed for brand new practitioners and those who are either not familiar with the practice or have not practiced bankruptcy law since the passage of BAPCPA. The program hopes to develop practitioners who will volunteer their time and skills to those who cannot afford representation. The program will focus on Chapter 7 bankruptcy, from the day a new client walks into your office, to the day you receive notice that they have successfully received a discharge and their case is closed.
What You Will Learn
  • An overview of Chapter 7 bankruptcy
  • Duties and due diligence of the attorney
  • How the discharge works and the effectiveness of the automatic stay
  • How to protect the debtor’s property through exemptions
  • An overview of the means test for the low-income client
  • Issues in bankruptcy to be aware of and understand.
This program was designed for practitioners, paralegals and legal assistants who are new to bankruptcy or new to BAPCPA. It is a basic “How to File a Chapter 7” program.
If you would like to volunteer in pro bono clinics, develop bankruptcy as one of your practice areas, or are a new attorney who wants to develop a bankruptcy practice, this program will give you the tools you need to get started in the practice of Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Title:
Bankruptcy Basics for Low-Income Clients 2018
When/Where:
September 12, 2018
9:00 AM Pacific
Webcast - Register Now!
By:
Practising Law Institute (PLI)
Credit:
Credit in most jurisdictions
Cost:
Free and open to the public.
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Sunday, September 9, 2018

September 10: Ergonomics and Anthropometry

On September 10, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. (ET), The TASA Group, in conjunction with certified industrial ergonomist Timothy Pottorff will present a free, one-hour interactive webinar presentation, Ergonomics and Anthropometry, for all legal professionals.
During this presentation, Mr. Pottorff will discuss:
  • Risk factors
  • Examples
  • Anthropometry
  • Understanding issues
  • Best practices.
Title:
Ergonomics and Anthropometry
When/Where:
September 10, 2018
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time
Webcast - Register Now!
Speaker:
Tim Pottorff, MSIE, CIE, ARM is a certified industrial ergonomist with more than 26 years’ experience consulting, including more than two years internally at the Aluminum Company of America, and more than 22 years on a global basis at Zurich Services Corporation. He also founded his own risk consulting firm, QP3 ErgoSystems LLC. Tim has worked with thousands of client locations around the world, and has identified common themes that affect the ability of employees to work comfortably and safely and developed programs, plans and options to help clients improve. He has presented at numerous professional ergonomics and safety conferences and written articles for publications including The Contact Center Pipeline, Industrial & Systems Engineering, and Iron & Steel Technology.
By:
The TASA Group, Inc.
Credit:
  • This webinar is approved for CLE credit in CA, FL, IL, MN, MO, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, and WI.
  • Many states allow attorneys to self-apply for credit: see State Rules
Cost:
Free.

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October 16: The Salvation Army’s 26th Annual Seminar

Register Now For  Essential Information for Attorneys, Accountants, Financial Advisors and Other Planning Professionals.
This event often fills up so don't delay registration.
Title:
The Salvation Army’s 26th Annual Seminar
When/Where:
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Live Local Webcast Near You
Speaker:
Charles A. Redd, Partner, Stinson Leonard Street LLP


Friday, September 7, 2018

September 12: Electronic Health Records and Medical Big Data: Law and Policy

The transition from paper medical records to electronic health record (EHR) systems has had a dramatic impact on clinical care. In addition, EHR systems enable the creation of “medical big data,” that is, very large electronic data resources that can be put to secondary, non-clinical uses, such as medical research, public health initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and other health-related endeavors. The talk will evaluate what EHR systems and big data have to offer and what their shortcomings are. It will also address how the law has responded to the advent of EHR systems and big data so far. Finally, the talk will conclude with suggestions regarding what more should be done in terms of both regulation and technology in order to make sure that EHR systems and medical big data fulfill their promise and do not endanger patients and the public at large.
Title:
Electronic Health Records and Medical Big Data: Law and Policy

When/Where:
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Also Webcast
Speaker:
Sharona Hoffman, Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law Professor of Bioethics Co-Director of the Law-Medicine Center
By:
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Credit:
1 hour of in-person CLE credit, pending approval
Cost:
Free and open to the public.
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Wednesday, September 5, 2018

September 26: Tips, Tricks and Tools for Social Media

Social media is an important tool to stay connected to the community, clients, and donors, but a lot of organizations don’t have dedicated staff to manage this. For many organizations, especially civil legal aid organizations, keeping up with social media is a challenge!
This webinar is designed to give you useful tips, tricks, and tools for how to use social media effectively, even if you don’t have much time to devote to it. You’ll learn some of the basics for platforms like Facebook and Twitter, and you’ll see examples of how both big and small programs use social media to amplify, strengthen, and support their work.
Title:
Tips, Tricks and Tools for Social Media
When/Where:
September 26, 2018
12:00pm - 1:30 Pacific
Webcast - Register Now!
Speakers:
  • Sart Rowe - Northwest Justice Project, Seattle
  • Elizabeth Fitzgerald - Clark County Volunteer Lawyer Program, Vancouver
  • Brian Robick - ACLU of Washington, Seattle
  • Claudia Johnson - Pro Bono Net, San Francisco
Credit:
1.5 CLE credits
Cost:
Free
By:
WSBA
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September 7: Engaged Presence: Capturing a High-Performance Mindset in Work and Life

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law welcomes Dr. Jannell MacAulay, retired Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force, to speak at a public event Friday, September 7, at 8:00 a.m. MacAulay will speak about leadership and mindfulness at a breakfast discussion, “Engaged Presence: Capturing a High-Performance Mindset in Work and Life.”

Title:
Engaged Presence: Capturing a High-Performance Mindset in Work and Life
When/Where:
Friday, September 7, 2018 - 8:00am - 10:00am
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Cleveland State University
1801 Euclid Ave (Room LB 60)
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Speaker:
Dr. Jannell MacAulay, Lt Col, spent 20 years in the US Air Force where she commanded the 40-member joint 305th Operations Support Squadron, was a professionalism and leadership instructor and served as the Director of Human Performance and Leadership for the 58th Special Operations Wing. She logged over 3000 flying hours as a combat veteran.
MacAulay serves as a Human Performance consultant for the U.S. Air Force, Department of Justice, and in corporate America ─ sharing her knowledge and lessons for building high-performing organizations and teams.
Credit:
2 free hours pending
By:
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law / Cleveland State University
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September 6: Ethical Issues in California Pro Bono Representation 2018 (Free)

While the ethical obligations of pro bono legal practice are no different than a commercial law practice, there are practical considerations regarding eligibility of clients, challenging clients, conflicts (similar in theory, different in practice settings), expectations on both sides, case management responsibility, and different delivery models, such as limited scope representation, that cause many professionals to hesitate to offer pro bono legal services. This program is designed to answer questions regarding the ethical obligations of pro bono legal service, encourage attorneys to engage in this professionally rewarding aspect of law practice, and remove ambiguities that are barriers to engaging in pro bono legal services.
What You Will Learn
Attorneys knowledgeable about professional responsibility and pro bono service, who work in legal services, law firms, private bar programs and in-house corporate law departments will discuss the application of the California Rules of Professional Conduct, the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, and, where relevant, the Proposed California Rules of Professional Conduct to pro bono legal service in different settings. The faculty will begin with the basics of pro bono, including the definition of “Pro Bono” for lawyers, why it is considered an important part of the profession, and ethical concerns unique to pro bono, as opposed to the commercial practice of law.
The faculty will also address emerging ethical issues in developing areas, such as pro bono clinics, incubators, pro bono in Federal courts, and the impact of technology in pro bono legal services.
Finally, the faculty will discuss hypothetical fact patterns to illustrate the application of the rules.
Law firm pro bono coordinators, partners, and associates, legal services pro bono coordinators and staff, in-house corporate pro bono managers and counsels, solos, small and medium firm attorneys engaged in pro bono legal services, court-based program administrators for self-represented litigants, judges, and everyone interested in access to justice.

Title:
Ethical Issues in California Pro Bono Representation 2018
When/Where:
September 6, 2018
9:00 AM Pacific
Webcast - Register Now!
By:
Practising Law Institute (PLI)
Credit:
3 Credits in most jurisdictions
Cost:
Free and open to the public.
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Monday, September 3, 2018

November 14: Advocating for Veterans: The Basics on VA Benefits, Discharge Upgrades and Veteran Cultural Competency 2018

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 those who have served in the military, but many veterans most in need are not receiving VA benefits. Navigating the VA claims system and applying for discharge upgrades before the Department of Defense are difficult and complex processes. Attorneys play an essential role in removing barriers to VA benefits, such as:
  • Lack of evidence to “service-connect” their injuries or disabilities.
  • Lack of current medical or mental health evidence documenting severity of symptoms for accurate disability ratings.
  • VA eligibility determinations for those given less than fully honorable discharges for behaviors that were related to minor disciplinary infractions or symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress or other service-related disabilities.
Nearly 45% of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan seek compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for service related injuries; 30% of these veterans who file for VA benefits include claims for Post-Traumatic Stress. Many of those who should receive benefits will be denied. Many service members who may be VA eligible are unaware of their legal right to pursue VA benefits, and of those who do apply, more than 90% 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! If you get accredited by the VA before you attend this training, the first three hours will satisfy the VA’s CLE requirement.
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.
3. Within 12 months after 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. If you have not received it, you should still watch this program, but keep in mind that you will need to complete three additional hours of CLE within 12 months after receiving your accreditation.
4. 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.
Who Should Attend: Attorneys seeking meaningful pro bono opportunities and any advocate who wants to help change the life of a veteran with a disability. Attorneys seeking to meet VA’s CLE requirements for new and continuing VA accreditation should also attend. Finally, attorneys who hope to expand their practice areas to include veterans’ cases where fees are available should register for one or more of the sessions.
Title:
Advocating for Veterans: The Basics on VA Benefits, Discharge Upgrades and Veteran Cultural Competency 2018
When/Where:
November 14, 2018
9:00 AM Pacific
Webcast - Register Now!
By:
Practising Law Institute (PLI)
Credit:
Credit in most jurisdictions
Cost:
Free and open to the public.
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October 30: Representing Unaccompanied Children in California: Legal Updates, Practice Considerations & Strategies for Pursuing Relief (Free)

Unaccompanied immigrant children (UCs) from Central America, Mexico and many other countries continue to seek protection in the United States, and many live in California as they go through immigration removal (deportation) proceedings and defend against deportation. Once apprehended by immigration authorities, UCs are placed in removal proceedings without government appointed counsel. Many children are eligible for relief, but attacks from the Administration on these protections make cases more challenging and the need for pro bono counsel even greater. Without an attorney to represent them, children face deportation to dangerous situations in their home countries. This one-day training builds upon prior PLI courses regarding the representation of UCs in California and incorporates legal updates, practice considerations, and strategies for representing UCs. Attorneys who work with immigrant youth, or pro bono attorneys interested in working on these issues, can learn about the most recent updates to Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), UC asylum claims, T visas, as well as strategies for pursuing Motions to Terminate and Suppress.
What You Will Learn
  • Removal defense strategies like motions to terminate and motions to suppress
  • Overview of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) and strategies to pursue SIJS in light of policy changes
  • Preventing and responding to Requests for Evidence and Notices of Intent to Deny SIJS petitions
  • Strategies for pursuing SIJS state court predicate orders in family and probate court in California
  • Jurisdictional and strategic considerations for UC asylum claims
  • T visa updates and strategies for children.
Attorneys interested in assisting or representing immigrant youth, firm pro bono coordinators and partners, law clinic students and faculty, public interest and nonprofit organization attorneys and staff, immigration advocates, and other providers working with immigrant youth.
Title:
Representing Unaccompanied Children in California: Legal Updates, Practice Considerations & Strategies for Pursuing Relief
When/Where:
October 30, 2018
9:00 AM Pacific
Webcast - Register Now!
By:
Practising Law Institute (PLI)
Credit:
Credit in most jurisdictions
Cost:
Free and open to the public.
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October 3: California Special Education Law 2018

Over the last year, the Ninth Circuit has issued multiple decisions addressing the rights of students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and other disability rights statutes. This program will look at the current application of these decisions and of the 2017 Supreme Court decision, Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District, to evaluate the practical implications they have on the current state of the practice of special education law. 
What You Will Learn:
  • An in-depth look at assessments, independent educational evaluations, and the use of experts in special education cases.
  • A review of the application of statute of limitations following the 2017 Ninth Circuit decision, Avila v. Spokane School District.
  • A technical and substantive discussion of filing special education related issues in District Court.
  • A year-in-review of Circuit Court decisions.
  • How FAPE is being interpreted a year after Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District
Attorneys, advocates, or parents interested in or currently assisting students/parents or school districts with special education matters. Appropriate for both new and seasoned practitioners.

Title:
California Special Education Law 2018
When/Where:
October 3, 2018
9:00 AM Pacific
Webcast - Register Now!
By:
Practising Law Institute (PLI)
Credit:
Credit in most jurisdictions
Please note that this program does not offer Bias or Diversity & Inclusion credit in any jurisdiction.
Cost:
Free and open to the public.
More Information And Registration