October 4: ESG and the Climate: Emerging Risks & Compliance

This course will provide an introduction of environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations for both experienced and newer attorneys. We will examine the current legal framework in the United States and emerging issues related to compliance with newly released SEC climate disclosure rules. We’ll also examine the historical context of how federal and state agencies enforce topics such as ESG, and the potential for litigation on these issues in the future.
This course will benefit any attorney new to this area as well as those looking for an update on some of the recent issues affecting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics. Upon completion of this course, you will:
• Develop an understanding of ESG and climate considerations in various industries.
• Identify emerging issues related to compliance with federal climate-related disclosure rules.
• Gain knowledge of federal and state initiatives targeting environmental and social justice issues.
Title:
ESG and the Climate: Emerging Risks & Compliance
Webinar Dates And Times:
October 4, 2023
1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time
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Speaker:
Aaron Eberle
Credit:
1 credit hour in most states. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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September 29: Finance Law Fundamentals

As the saying goes “money makes the world go round”. Simply put, money makes things happen. It’s essential to the ordinary operation of life, even in some respects, the world. To large businesses, organizations, government entities and individuals, gaining access to money through funding transactions may involve lenders, borrowers, and the lawyers who aid their clients in their efforts to borrow or lend. With coverage of various types and terminology of financings, a review of loan documentation, and a view into the current considerations facing finance practitioners; this course provides a primer into the legal aspects of finance transactions and the typical tasks of attorneys who structure and support them
Title:
Finance Law Fundamentals
Webinar Dates And Times: 

September 29, 2023

1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time

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Speaker:
Amanda Miller
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Wisconsin; you may be able to apply for credit in other states that allow online credits. If you don't see your state listed, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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October 31: Safeguarding Your Law Firm Against Cyber Threats

As lawyers expand their digital footprints, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting law firms, threatening both the privacy of clients’ sensitive information and firms’ reputations. As attorneys come to rely more on technology in their day-to-day practices, they inevitably create more entry points into their firms’ network infrastructure, providing criminals with direct gateways to their data. 

As trusted advisors and fiduciaries, lawyers regularly serve as stewards of their clients’ valuable and sensitive financial and personal information. That’s why it’s critical that firms maintain the security of this data in order to remain as trusted business partners to their clients. With the scope and severity of cybercrimes rising, firms must act quickly to optimize their approach to cybersecurity. 

In this Continuing Legal Education course, presented by LEAP Legal Software, attendees will learn how to manage the cybersecurity risks affecting their firm’s business, including data breaches, the necessity of going beyond what’s required to operate effectively in today’s digital landscape, and ways that they can apply data security best practices to maintain good cyber hygiene at their firms. 

This free CLE will be led by Edward Keck Jr., Partner and Practice Leader of Withum’s Cyber and Information Security practice, and Bill Sansone, Partner and Practice Leader of Withum’s Law Firm Advisory team. 

The program will benefit attorneys in private practice, particularly those tasked with maintaining their law firm’s information technology infrastructure. 

Presented by LEAP Legal Software.
Title:

Safeguarding Your Law Firm Against Cyber Threats

Date and Time:

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 

12:00pm to 01:00pm EDT
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Speakers:

• Edward Keck Jr. is a Partner leading Withum’s Cyber and Information Security practice. Ed has over 30 years of cybersecurity experience across the healthcare and manufacturing industries, with 20 years specifically focused on cyber and information security in the financial services sector. Ed’s knowledge spans maintaining domestic and international cybersecurity program development and operations. As a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Ed helps clients strengthen business operations involving cybersecurity, data privacy and regulatory compliance, physical security, 3rd party risk management, operational risk, and enterprise risk management. Prior to joining Withum, Ed was a Managing Director in the Integrated Cyber Practice at a Big-4 accounting firm. Ed also led a cybersecurity and operational risk practice at a management consulting firm. A forerunner in his industry, Ed was a founding member of the IBM Information Governance Council.
• William E. Sansone is a licensed CPA in New York, New Jersey, and Florida, and is a Partner and Team Leader for Law Firms with Withum Smith+Brown PC. With more than 40 years of experience in private industry and public accounting, focusing on turning financial data into bottom-line growth. He specializes in services for law firms, with expertise in practice management, law firm profitability analysis, business and strategic planning, business succession planning, partner compensation plans, cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting, operations review, and auditing and tax. Bill is a frequent speaker for various local bar associations, Thomson Reuters and other law industry organizations.
• Sy Justin Sommer is the Director of Litigation Success at LEAP Legal Software. Sy is a 2010 graduate of Fordham Law School and is an attorney admitted to practice in the State of New York. Sy began his career in the Family Law Department of Manhattan law firm Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP. After three years with DHC, Sy took a role with JPMorgan Chase Bank in Brooklyn, NY where he served as an Associate Vice President Senior Counsel in the bank’s Mortgage Banking Litigation group. In 2018, Sy sought to apply his legal education and experience in the legal technology space and joined LEAP with excitement to further the company’s mission of helping attorneys to be more productive with cloud technology. Despite being a born and raised New Yorker, Sy currently resides in Jersey City, NJ.

CLE Credit:
Credit Pending Approval: This program is eligible for 1 hour(s) of CLE credit in 60-minute states, and 1.2 hour(s) of CLE credit in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules.
Additional states may be requested upon completion of the course.

By:

LEAP Legal Software.

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December 14: Wrangling the Devils in the Details: Resolving Line Item Construction Disputes and More

Title:
Wrangling the Devils in the Details: Resolving Line Item Construction Disputes and More
Date & Time:
Thursday, December 14, 2023

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Via Zoom - Register Now!

Credit:

1 Hour General MCLE Credit

Speakers:

John Turner, Robert Sunderland, and Shaun Boss

Sponsor:

Collectively, mediators at West Coast Resolution Group, a division of the National Conflict Resolution Center, have participated in thousands of mediations and have witnessed countless strategies and practices used by lawyers in mediation.

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September 27: Law Firm and Corporate Diversity after SFFA v. Harvard/UNC

In SFFA v. Harvard/UNC, the Supreme Court sounded the death knell for considering race in law school admissions, and now there are lawsuits seeking to extend that decision to private employers such as law firms, and limit their ability to consider racial diversity. What is the future of diversity at law firms and corporations in the wake of the Court’s decision? And what can firms and corporations do in response? This panel discussion will address, and attempt to answer, these questions.
Title:
Law Firm and Corporate Diversity after SFFA v. Harvard/UNC
Date/Time:
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Via Zoom Webinar - Register Now!
Panelists:

• Atinuke (Tinu) Adediran, Associate Professor of Law, Fordham Law School
• Jonathan Feingold, Associate Professor of Law, Boston University School of Law
• Leah Fisher, Director of Inclusion and Diversity, BakerHostetler
• Cara McClellan, Director of Advocacy for Racial and Civil (ARC) Justice Clinic and Practice Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania
• Moderator: Prof. Bennett Capers, Stanley D. and Nikki Waxberg Professor of Law; Director, Center on Race, Law, and Justice

By:
Fordham Law School, in conjunction with the FordhamBlack Law Students Association. 
Credit:
CLE credit for this program is pending in accordance with the requirements of the New York State CLE Board for a maximum of 1.5 credits. In many other jurisdictions, you may be able to self-apply for credit.

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September 18+26: Breached! Cybersecurity 101

With data security incidents and data breaches happening daily, it’s important for attorneys to turn towards one reality—it’s NOT IF a breach or incident will occur—it’s WHEN. 

These incidents are forcing government agencies, companies, law firms, etc. to address, define, and handle these challenges. As cloud technology and big-data analytics have become the norm, cybersecurity risks have increased and it is more important than ever to have both an avoidance and a response plan in place. 

During this 60-minute CLE session, we will cover (1) the latest security threats in the news and what’s being done to address/remedy them, (2) explore current data breach laws, (3) the roles and responsibilities of government agencies, and (4) how to prepare a data breach avoidance plan as well as a data breach response plan. 

After completing this course, you will be able to: 

• Know the latest cybersecurity threats the U.S. is facing; 
• understand the different roles and responsibilities of various agencies; 
• what the legal framework surrounding data breaches look like? 
• How have both government entities and companies across the globe have been impacted by cyber breaches; and 
• How to prepare both a “data breach avoidance plan” as well as a “data breach response plan.”

Title:

Breached! Cybersecurity 101

Webinar Dates And Times:

• September 18, 2023 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm Eastern Time
• September 26, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am Eastern Time

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Speaker:
Shelby Boyd
Credit:
1 credit hour in most states. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

September 26: Intersectionality – What It Means for Legal Service Providers

Intersectionality is a framework that helps describe how different forms of discrimination intersect with and inform one another. This seminar will briefly review the original 1989 article by Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw, who developed intersectionality as a legal framework in her review of employment discrimination cases against Black women. Then, Robert Foss (he/him), and Ikál Nico Quintana (he/they) will describe how this framework guides the delivery of legal services to Latino/a/e/x and BIPOC LGBTQIA2S+ communities in Washington state today. Both speakers will offer ways that all legal professionals can strengthen their practice by taking an intersectional approach to serving clients and supporting community-led systemic advocacy.
Title:
Intersectionality – What It Means for Legal Service Providers
WSBA Legal Lunchbox Series
Webinar Date+Time:
September 26, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:35 PM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Presenters:

• MODERATOR: Saleena Salango - Washington State Bar Association, Seattle, WA
• FACULTY 
• Robert Foss - Entre Hermanos, Seattle, WA
• Nico Quintana - Lavender Rights Project, Tacoma, WA

By:
Washington State Bar Association Legal Lunchbox Series; Sponsored by ALPS.

Credits:

• 1.50 Ethics (Equity) Washington State:
• Other States: A Certificate of Attendance can be provided on your request.

Cost:
Free to all members of the Washington State Bar Association.

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September 26: Maximizing Patent Damages: Strategies and Best Practices for Successful Litigation

In today’s competitive business landscape, companies have become more aggressive in guarding their patented inventions. As new court rulings emerge and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) continues to enforce stringent rules and regulations on patent damages, calculating reasonable royalties and lost profits have become more complex. Proving and recovering damages in court requires a rigorous understanding of the intricacies involved in patent infringement actions and developing a strategic approach to boost the chances of success becomes paramount.
Join intellectual property valuation and damages specialists Christopher Johanson, CVA, CLP and Rebekah C. Bezerra of FTI Consulting, Inc. as they delve into a comprehensive discussion of the recent developments, critical issues, and best strategies for securing damages and effectively countering any defenses raised by alleged infringers.
Key topics include:

• Calculating Damages in Patent Infringement Actions
• Best Practices for Getting Damages
• Recent Developments in Patent Law.

Title:
Maximizing Patent Damages: Strategies and Best Practices for Successful Litigation
Date+Time:
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (ET)
Register now for this free continuing legal education webinar!
By:

The Knowledge Group

Speakers:

• Christopher Johanson, CVA, CLP
• Rebekah C. Bezerra.

Credit:

• New York: 1.0 credits
• California: The Knowledge Group is an approved Multiple Activity Provider in the state of California thus, TKG programs are presumptively approved.
• Most Other States: TKG links to How to Claim CLE Credits Per State.

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September 26: We Need to Talk About AI: Contracts & Copyrights

As businesses turn to artificial intelligence to increase productivity, these same organizations are confronted with weighing the risk versus the benefit of using AI tools. Companies are challenged with embracing AI to remain competitive while struggling to understand and avoid legal issues, many of which remain unknown. With countless businesses already using AI, contractual and copyright concerns are top of mind with many organizations.
Join attorneys from Cozen O’Connor’s Technology, Privacy & Data Security and Intellectual Property Practices for a fast-paced discussion on:

• Compliance representations and warranties
• Indemnification and limitation of liability
• Potential copyright infringement issues in using AI-generated works
• Recent AI-related copyright registration decisions and guidance from the Copyright Office

Title:
We Need to Talk About AI: Contracts & Copyrights

Webinar Date+Time:

Tuesday, September 26, 2023
12:00 p.m. (ET)
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Credit:

The sponsor has not applied for CLE credit. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

• Christopher Dodson
• Lisa A. Ferrari
• Jeremy Garvey

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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October 24: Key Insights from the 2023 Legal Trends Report

Apply learnings from the latest Legal Trends Report at your firm.
From state and practice area specific billable hour trends to insights and perspectives on AI—learn what’s the latest in the legal industry today. Making decisions that will benefit your firm in the years to come can seem complicated. But data and insights on the latest trends in the legal industry will surely make it easier.
Join Clio’s deep-dive into the 2023 Legal Trends Report to discuss what the data in this year’s report means, and how to use it to set your law firm and staff up for success.
In this CLE-eligible* webinar, learn the biggest takeaways from Clio’s research, including:

• How legal professionals are optimizing financial performance, improving cash flow and ensuring timely payments.
• What legal technology solutions firms are using to have an enormous impact on firm revenues
• How legal professionals are perceiving and embracing AI and other technological advancements.
• Bonus: The LTR session will be followed by a 30-minute briefing on Clio’s latest features that will be announced at ClioCon!

Title:
Key Insights from the 2023 Legal Trends Report
Date+Time:
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
11 a.m. PT | 2 p.m. ET
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Credit:
Clio has partnered with the ABA to seek eligibility for CLE and CPD credits to lawyers with licenses to practice in the United States and Canada who join the live session of this webinar. States typically decide whether a program qualifies for MCLE credit in their jurisdiction 4-8 weeks after the program application is submitted. For many live events, credit approval is not received prior to the program.
Speaker:
Joshua Lenon is the Lawyer in Residence at Clio. An attorney admitted to the New York Bar, Joshua brings legal scholarship to the conversations happening both within Clio and with its customers. Joshua has worked extensively to educate lawyers on technology’s capability to enhance their practice, while also teaching tech companies about the unique needs of the legal system.
Sponsor:
Clio

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October 24: Substance Abuse Among Lawyers: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors

Lawyers often face high-stress situations due to heavy workloads, strict deadlines, and the responsibility of representing clients. The immense pressure to achieve positive outcomes can become overwhelming which may result in emotional exhaustion, anxiety, and burnout. Consequently, lawyers may turn to substance abuse as a temporary coping mechanism to alleviate stress, seek refuge from work-related pressures, or address emotional distress and underlying mental health issues.
To address the prevalence of substance abuse among lawyers, it is crucial to comprehend its root causes and the potential ethical pitfalls faced by attorneys. This understanding will facilitate the creation of strategic support systems and promote the significance of mental well-being in the legal field.
Join Attorney Carolyn Reinach Wolf, Executive Partner and Director of the Mental Health Law Practice at Abrams Fensterman, LLP, in New York State, Past President of the National Behavioral Intervention Team Association (NaBITA), and lecturer and consultant to healthcare, mental health organizations, and universities on the topics of mental health law issues, substance abuse, and workplace and student violence. Attorney Wolf was recognized this year as Lawyer of the Year for Health Care Law by The Best Lawyers in America®. She will lead an in-depth discussion of the prevalence and associated risk factors of substance abuse in the legal profession and will offer practical tips and strategies to address substance abuse among lawyers.
Key topics include:

• Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession: Recent Trends and Statistics
• Risk Factors of Substance Abuse Among Lawyers
• Warning Signs of Substance Abuse
• Practical Tips and Resolution Strategies: Personal Selfcare
• Practical Tips and Resolution Strategies: Professional Selfcare
• Ethical Implications on the Practice of Law
• What Lies Ahead.

Title:
Substance Abuse Among Lawyers: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors
Date+Time:
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (ET)
Register now for this free continuing legal education webinar!
By:

The Knowledge Group

Speaker:
Carolyn Reinach Wolf , Executive Partner - Director of Mental Health Law Practice Abrams Fensterman LLP
Credit:

• New York: 1.0 credits Ethics & Professionalism
• California: The Knowledge Group is an approved Multiple Activity Provider in the state of California thus, TKG programs are presumptively approved.
• Most Other States: TKG links to How to Claim CLE Credits Per State.

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September 25: The Growing Data Privacy Concerns Raised by the IoT: Smart Approaches to Manage Risks

The use of Internet of Things (IoT) devices across the globe is expected to expand rapidly. With its potential benefits, business after business is getting invested in this technology. However, the growth of IoT also breeds complex information privacy challenges as the amount of data generated and transmitted may expand and evolve. To address data abuse and security vulnerabilities, the government is poised to impose new restrictions and policies.
As the public increasingly adopts connected devices, cybercriminals gain more opportunities to launch new attacks. Thus, companies must remain vigilant about the essential privacy considerations involved in the adoption of IoT technology.
Join distinguished data security and privacy lawyers Paul Lanois (Fieldfisher) and Kenneth Dort (Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP) as they offer a discussion of the latest developments and the biggest data privacy issues raised by IoT. Speakers will also provide practical approaches to safeguard data while leveraging the use of IoT.
Key topics include:

• Internet of Things (IoT): An Overview
• Biggest IoT Privacy Issues to Look Out For
• Key Privacy Considerations in Adopting IoT Technology
• Best Practices to Manage Risks
• Recent Legal Developments
• What Lies Ahead?

Title:
The Growing Data Privacy Concerns Raised by the IoT: Smart Approaches to Manage Risks
Date+Time:
Monday, September 25, 2023
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (ET)
Register now for this free continuing legal education webinar!
By:

The Knowledge Group

Speakers:

• Kenneth K. Dort, CIPP/US/E/C
• Paul Lanois, CIPP/A, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, FIP

Credit:

• New York: 1.0 credits
• California: The Knowledge Group is an approved Multiple Activity Provider in the state of California thus, TKG programs are presumptively approved.
• Most Other States: TKG links to How to Claim CLE Credits Per State.

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September 21: Biden Administration Update: Big Developments on the Labor Front

In the last few weeks, the Biden administration has been busy shaking up the world of labor and employment law. First, in a one-two punch, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a proposed rule to speed up elections, followed by a groundbreaking decision turning the election system on its head – effectively allowing card checks and requiring employers to petition for an election instead of a union. Not to be outdone, the Department of Labor recently issued a proposed rule that would increase the minimum salary threshold under the FLSA from approximately $35,000 per year to $55,000.
This webinar will discuss the details of these important legal developments, provide guidance on the steps employers should take for compliance, and address the practical impact of these new decisions/rules on the workplace.
Title:
Biden Administration Update: Big Developments on the Labor Front

Webinar Date+Time:

Thursday, September 21, 2023
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EDT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

• CLE is approved in NY, PA, TX, IL, NV, and CA.
• MN CLE has been applied for approval.
• You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

• David L. Barron
• Daniel V. Johns
• Nandini Sane

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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October 19: In the Trenches with Breslin: Litigating and Mediating Two Years After this Historic Ruling

Title:
In the Trenches with Breslin: Litigating and Mediating Two Years After this Historic Ruling
Date & Time: 
Thursday, October 19, 2023

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Via Zoom - Register Now!

Credit:

1 Hour General MCLE Credit

Speakers:

Merrianne Dean and Gina Stein

Sponsor:

Collectively, mediators at West Coast Resolution Group, a division of the National Conflict Resolution Center, have participated in thousands of mediations and have witnessed countless strategies and practices used by lawyers in mediation.

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October 19: Social Media for Lawyers

Speaker will discuss the importance of using social media for brand awareness. Included will be tips for engaging audiences, expanding reach, and growing one’s presence online using a variety of social media platforms and tools designed for law firms and lawyers. The session will conclude with tips on maintaining a professional and trustworthy image via social media.
Title:

Social Media for Lawyers
Date/Time:
Thursday, October 19, 2023
2:30 PM 3:30 PM

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Speaker:

Sophie Pham, Digital Outreach Law Librarian, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

Credit:

• Texas - 1.0 hour
• Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit in your own state.

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October 19: Demystifying CHIPS/TPR Matters for Non-Practitioners

This CLE provides a brief review of the rules and statutes that govern the Child in Need of Protection or Services process (Minnesota).

Title:
Demystifying CHIPS/TPR Matters for Non-Practitioners

Date+Time:
October 19, 2023

Noon-1 p.m.
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!

Speaker:
Connor Burton is an Assistant Steele County Attorney who handles a great deal of the child protection matters in Steele County. ​Prior to joining the County Attorney's office, he worked as parent's attorney in child protection matters in numerous counties around Minnesota. ​​

By:

Dakota County Law Library (Minnesota).

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September 20: The Lopsided Law of Medical Conscience

We’re used to hearing about conscientious refusers, as when clinicians or institutions summon religion to deny services they deem sinful or wrong. Less familiar are conscientious providers, compelled to help make patients better, keep them well and relieve their suffering. 

Our medical conscience system protects refusers alone. When doctors or nurses deny care by appeal to their heartfelt convictions, conscience laws shield them from being not only fired but sued for malpractice or prosecuted for endangering patients or abandoning them. But clinicians who have equally sincere and moral reasons deliver services their hospital or state forbids go virtually unprotected. This radical asymmetry is wholly exceptional, indefensible, and unjust.
It’s easy to assume that being forced to do something like treat against your will is worse than not being allowed to undertake such treatment. This distinction between acts and omissions looms large in life and law. But it has less purchase in the context of medicine, where clinicians owe patients affirmative duties like disclosing key information and avoiding unreasonable harms. 

Nor need the delivery of care cost more to accommodate than its denial. The price of furnishing painkillers, birth control and other pills is just a telehealth appointment and prescription pad. It’s not as if refusals are costless. They can delay urgent care like emergency contraception and force hospitals to recruit backup staff. 

Religion can’t justify the asymmetry, either. Conscience clauses vindicate secular beliefs just the same. And some conscientious providers themselves appeal to a spiritual calling. The law should make at least as much space for their conscience as refusers’.
Title:
The Lopsided Law of Medical Conscience
Webinar Date+Time:
Wednesday, September 20th, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time
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Speaker:

Dov Fox

Dov Fox is the Herzog Research Professor of Law at the University of San Diego, where he founded and directs the Center for Health Law Policy & Bioethics. Named professor of the year for both teaching excellence and outstanding scholarship, he also holds the university’s highest academic honor bestowed on faculty in any field.
Fox’s articles have been published in leading journals of law (e.g., Harvard Law Review, Yale Law Journal), medicine (e.g., New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of the American Medical Association), and public health (Foreign Affairs, American Journal of Public Health). His work has also been featured in national newspapers (e.g., New York Times, Wall Street Journal), magazines (e.g., The Atlantic, The Economist), and television programs (e.g., CBS This Morning, NBC Today Show).
Part One of his original series “Donor 9623” was named Audible’s #1 podcast of 2020 and submitted for a Pulitzer Prize in investigative journalism. Fox’s latest book, “Birth Rights and Wrongs: How Medicine and Technology are Remaking Reproduction and the Law,” was published by Oxford University Press. His next book is “The Conscience of Care: Navigating Health in the Culture Wars."
By:
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Credit:

• Ohio: 1 hour of online CLE credit, pending approval
• Other Jurisdictions: You may be able to self-apply to your credit-granting authority.

Cost:
Free and open to the public.

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October 18: Banking Law Fundamentals

Whether you have a passing interest in banking law or are seeking a refresher on the fundamentals, this course will provide an entry level introduction to the core concepts and considerations underlying banking law in America. Integrating case studies, Q&A, present-day examples, and informational discourse, this course will expose attendees to the typical tasks performed by financial services regulatory attorneys with an eye toward the pertinent federal banking laws/regulations and terminology that banking law practitioners need to know. Learning Objectives: • Recognize common tasks of a banking/financial regulatory practitioner. • Understand the framework of banking laws, regulations, and regulatory authorities • Explore issues that matter most to Bank Regulatory Counsel • Highlight key regulatory issues important to banking law practitioners
Title:
Banking Law Fundamentals
Webinar Dates And Times:
October 18, 2023
1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Amanda Miller
Credit:
1 credit hour in most states; if you don't see your state listed on the registration web page, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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October 18: AI, ChatGPT, and the Future of Law: Ethics, Efficiency, and Best Practices

Join us for an insightful discussion on how artificial intelligence (AI), including generative AI tools like ChatGPT, are revolutionizing the legal industry. 

With ethical insight throughout, we explore the transformative impact of AI on legal practices, emphasizing how lawyers can enhance efficiency, grow their practice, and adapt to new technology trends using AI, as well as provide insights into selecting the right technology for law firms. 

AI's transformative possibilities are vast, offering new efficiencies and opportunities. As technology evolves, AI is here to stay, reshaping the future of the legal industry.
Title:
AI, ChatGPT, and the Future of Law: Ethics, Efficiency, and Best Practices
Date+Time:
October 18, 2023

3pm CT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - register now!
By:
LawPay
Speakers:
Claude Ducloux, LawPay's director of education, ethics and compliance, has nearly four decades of experience practicing law. Claude has earned many professional honors for his dedication to educating attorneys, including the Gene Cavin Award for Lifetime Achievement in Teaching Continuing Education. Claude Ducloux
Niki Black
Pratik Shah
Credit:
The Sponsor's website has not as of this writing listed states for which CLE credit is granted, but it's usually for most states.

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October 18: ERISA: Defense Strategies to DOL Litigation and Investigations

The recent months have witnessed a flurry of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) benefits-related litigation. The Department of Labor (DOL) is getting on the scene with heightened audits and investigations which may breed increased risk of violations for employers, plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and other professionals providing ERISA-governed benefits plans. Likewise, recent court decisions such as the Supreme Court’s ruling on Hughes v. Northwestern University continue to provide guidance to the Court of Appeals in carefully scrutinizing the plaintiff’s allegations.
As the litigation landscape continues to shift, practitioners should keep tabs on DOL’s ERISA enforcement activities and ensure proper administration of their plans to stay out of complex liability and potential litigation.
Join key thought leaders and practitioners, David R. Johanson (Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP) and Stephen Wilkes (Wagner Law Group), for an in-depth discussion of crucial regulatory developments in ERISA. Speakers will also provide the audience with the best defense strategies in responding to DOL’s regulatory scrutiny.
Key topics include:

• Recent Updates in DOL’s ERISA Enforcement
• New Issues and Challenges in ERISA Litigation
• Relevant Cases and Court Rulings
• Litigation Strategies
• Best Compliance Practices
• What’s Next?

Title:
ERISA: Defense Strategies to DOL Litigation and Investigations
Date+Time:
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm (ET)
Register now for this free continuing legal education webinar!
By:

The Knowledge Group

Speakers:

• David R. Johanson , PARTNER-IN-CHARGE, NAPA , Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP
• Stephen Wilkes, Partner & Chief Legal Officer, Wagner Law Group.

Credit:

• New York: 1.5 credits
• California: The Knowledge Group is an approved Multiple Activity Provider in the state of California thus, TKG programs are presumptively approved.
• Most Other States: TKG links to How to Claim CLE Credits Per State.

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September 19: GDPR and U.S. Privacy Law Training

This training, aimed at attorneys, will consist of a comprehensive overview of the GDPR and U.S. State and Federal privacy legislation.
Title:
GDPR and U.S. Privacy Law Training
Webinar Date+Time:
September 19, 2023
11:00am-12:30pm ET
The webcast will be run via Zoom. There are also in-person sessions.
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By:
Dechert
Credit:
Applications for CLE credit are pending in NC and PA. You might be able to self-apply for credit in other jurisdictions.

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November 17: Advanced Appellate Advocacy Seminar

The Eighth District Court of Appeals, in partnership with the Case Western Reserve University School of Law, is offering an all-day CLE, featuring Eighth District Court of Appeals Judges and staff attorneys, along with neighboring appellate judges, esteemed practitioners and legal scholars, and representatives from several clerks’ offices. 

The seminar will focus on advanced topics in civil and criminal appeals. 

The court is seeking approval for six hours of CLE (including one hour of professional conduct as well as credit for six specialty hours toward OSBA appellate law certification).
Title:
Advanced Appellate Advocacy Seminar
Webinar Date+Time:
Friday, November 17, 2023

8:30 AM - 3:45 PM Eastern Time
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Speaker:

By:
The seminar is presented by the Court of Appeals for Cuyahoga County and Eighth Appellate District and is hosted by Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
Credit:

• Ohio: At no cost, General CLE credit (5.0 hours) and Professional Conduct (1.0 hours of CLE credit) pending approval
• Other Jurisdictions: You may be able to self-apply to your credit-granting authority.

Cost:
Free and open to the public.

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November 16: Do's And Don't Of Civil Pre-Trial Litigation

This course examines the major Do’s and Don’ts of litigating a case from the beginning leading up to trial including, but not limited to:

• agreeing to accept the case
• drafting the pleadings
• conducting discovery
• drafting and/opposing pre-trial motions including, but not limited to demurrers and motions for summary judgment.

Title:

Do's And Don't Of Civil Pre-Trial Litigation
Date+Time:
Thursday, November 16, 2023

12:00pm – 1:00pm
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About the Speaker:
Brett Bitzer is a Senior Trial Attorney at Callahan & Blaine, APLC. Mr. Bitzer is an experienced trial attorney successfully representing both plaintiff and defendants in diverse subject matters including business litigation, catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death, defamation, breach of contract, employment and labor law claims, trademark infringement, professional malpractice, fraud, financial elder abuse, and class actions.

Credit:
1 hour participatory MCLE credit

By:
Alameda County Law Library

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September 21: Labor-Based Deferred Action Training for Lawyers, Investigators and Community Advocates

In January 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security created a new pathway to work authorization and temporary protection from deportation for workers involved in a labor dispute at their workplace. Through the new program, workers can now request deferred action after a labor investigation agency submits a Statement of Interest.

The purpose of the process is to promote fairness, safety, and a level playing field for all workers in the U.S. by strengthening labor agencies’ ability to enforce labor and employment standards.

The Binger Center for New Americans has partnered with The Advocates for Human Rights, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Minnesota Office of the Attorney General and the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry to convene lawyers, labor investigators and community advocates to learn more about labor-based deferred action. The training will include an overview of the deferred action process, an explanation of how each group plays a key role in the process and a chance to explore ways to collaborate to ensure eligible workers receive the support they need to apply.

Title:

Labor-Based Deferred Action Training for Lawyers, Investigators and Community Advocates

Date + Time of this  Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar:

September 21, 2023

12:00 to 2:00 pm CT

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Speakers:

• Lindsey Greising '12 Staff Attorney, The Advocates for Human Rights
• Lisl Zamora Senior Labor Investigator, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
• Ifrah Esse Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Minnesota Attorney General
• Cody Oesterreich Social Services Worker Advocate, Centro de Trabajadores Unidos en Lucha (CTUL)
• Ma Elena Gutierrez Executive Director, Fe y Justicia
• Angela Bortel Adjunct Professor, UMN Law
• Sarah Brenes Executive Director of the James H. Binger Center for New American

Credit:

• Minnesota: 2 Standard CLE credits have been requested; event code: #492084
• You may be able to self-apply for credit in other jurisdictions.

Sponsored By:

• James H. Binger Center for New Americans (Law School)
• The Advocates for Human Rights American Immigration Lawyers Association - Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter
• Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
• The Office of the Minnesota Attorney General
• Centro de Trabajadores Unidos en Lucha (CTUL)
• University of Minnesota Law School

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October 11: What’s Shaping Tax Controversy in the US: Leading Issues Examined

Tax controversy is as a major concern of businesses across industries primarily due to intensified scrutiny on tax avoidance practices. As the market rapidly evolves, tax disputes are becoming more prevalent both domestically and globally, posing significant challenges for multinational companies. These companies often find themselves entangled in tax disputes across different jurisdictions, placing a considerable strain on their resources.
In today’s ever-changing tax landscape, new sources of controversy continue to surface along with the stringent tax laws. This dynamic environment makes it more critical for businesses to be wary of their existing practices to mitigate tax controversies.
In a LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and practitioners assembled by The Knowledge Group will discuss the recent and significant tax controversies. The speakers will provide best approaches on how to effectively navigate the complexities of tax disputes and safeguard their financial stability.
Key issues include:

• Top Tax Controversy Cases: Recent Trends
• Impacts of Major Cases
• Significant Issues and Challenges
• How to Manage Tax Controversies
• Best Strategies to Prevent and Resolve Disputes.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify key areas of concern and targets within tax enforcement, including large partnerships, corporations, high-income individuals, and emerging issues such as cryptocurrency.
• Recognize recent trends and developments in tax controversies, including audit rate fluctuations, enforcement priorities, and the evolving landscape of state and local tax disputes.

Title:
What’s Shaping Tax Controversy in the US: Leading Issues Examined
Date+Time:
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 

12:00 pm to 1:30 pm (ET)
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By:

The Knowledge Group

Speakers:
W. Curtis Elliott, Jr., Partner, Culp Elliott & Carpenter P.L.L.C.
Shannon Retzke Smith, Partner, Withers Bergman LLP
Michael Steffany, Senior Attorney, Withers Bergman LLP.
Credit:

• New York: 1.5 credits
• California: The Knowledge Group is an approved Multiple Activity Provider in the state of California thus, TKG programs are presumptively approved.
• Most Other States: TKG links to How to Claim CLE Credits Per State.

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September 13: Data Security Ethics for Law Firms

As it is clearly stated in the ABA Model Rules, we no longer have the option to turn a blind eye towards technology. Regardless of how much we like or dislike frantically trying to keep up with the unrelenting pace of technology, we are under obligation to do so. This class will work to make this a manageable feat.
In this seminar we will review:

• Connecting to a depo in realtime . . . securely and simply
• Emailing transcripts, exhibits, or any file securely
• Are you secure when using cell phone for email?
• Ransome-ware and data loss
• What to do if you are hacked
• What does the future hold? Is there any hope for security?

Title:
Data Security Ethics for Law Firms
Date/Time:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
11am PT / 12pm MT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET
The number of seats is limited. Register and reserve your seat today!
Credit:

• This course has been approved in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio*, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas.
• This webinar is pending approval in the following states: Arkansas, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin.
• Not approved for Ethics credit in Ohio or Wisconsin. In Ohio, approved for Attorney Professional Conduct credit. In Wisconsin, approved for Law Practice Management credit.
• The Wisconsin BBE accredits all Veritext programs for 1.0 Law Practice Management hour, not CLE. CLE credits may also be claimed for Law Practice Management courses, but attorneys are limited for 6.0 LPM credits per reporting period.
• NY CLE Credit Provided via NYCLE "Other Approved Jurisdictions" Policy. Attorney must provide correct listening code; not available for Transitional Attorneys.
• The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 0 hour(s) of professional responsibility.
• There is no formal approval process for organizations that want to provide MCLE courses in Connecticut. If an organization's MCLE program or course has bene approved by the authority authorized to approve MCLE courses in another jurisdiction, then the organization's MCLE course is automatically approved in Connecticut.
• In other jurisdictions, you might self-apply for credit.

By:

Veritext

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October 12: Turn “On” Your Camera: Strategies for Zoom Mediations

This webinar will focus on the mediation process for subrogation claims through remote platforms, with an emphasis on Zoom. 

The presenters will discuss ways to evaluate if Zoom is right for your mediation, the requirements and preparation needed for Zoom mediation, and how to effectively present your subrogation claim through a remote mediation. The presenters will also highlight some lessons learned, best practices, and discuss logistics when participating in Zoom mediations.
Title:
Turn “On” Your Camera: Strategies for Zoom Mediations

Webinar Date+Time:

October 12, 2023
11:00 a.m. ET - 12:00 p.m. ET
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Credit:

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

Speakers:

• Suzanne C. Radcliff
• Joseph F. Rich

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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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October 12: Concretely Transforming the Legal Profession at All Levels

Substantively transforming the legal profession requires innovative and responsive measures aimed at addressing issues of access and diversity within the profession. Such efforts need to tackle a myriad of different hurdles, institutional and otherwise, that people traditionally marginalized within the legal profession - including Black people, people of color, women, and first generation law students - face. 

Fordham Law School alumni are at the forefront of developing and implementing cutting-edge yet practical strategies to achieve the substantive transformation of the legal profession. 

Join us for this panel discussion, Concretely Transforming the Legal Profession at All Levels, where we are joined by three trailblazing Fordham Law alumni who are putting their time, money, and networks to work to transform the legal profession and to ensure that meaningful opportunities exist for members of traditionally marginalized communities to progress and succeed - from networks recent graduates can tap into to opportunities for practitioners to advance their careers.
Title:
Center on Race, Law & Justice and Burford Capital presents:
Concretely Transforming the Legal Profession at All Levels
Date/Time:
Thursday, October 12, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET)
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This program is presented on line, and in person at 150 West 62nd Street, Room 2-01B (Bateman), New York NY.

Panelists

• Benson V. Martin, Chairperson, Alumni Attorneys of Color Affinity Group
• Aviva Will, Co-Chief Operating Officer, Burford Capital
• Moderator: Prof. Bennett Capers, Stanley D. and Nikki Waxberg Professor of Law; Director, Center on Race, Law, and Justice.

By:
Fordham Law School Center on Race, Law & Justice and Burford Capital.
Credit:
CLE credit for this program is approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State CLE Board for a maximum of 1.5 credits. In many other jurisdictions, you may be able to self-apply for credit.

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October 11: The Future of Noncompetes: Balancing Business Interests and Regulatory Shifts

With noncompete agreements falling into disfavor with regulators on many levels, how can in-house counsel best protect their clients’ business assets? What types of restrictive covenants – or other types of restrictions – will survive the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed Non-Compete Clause Rule and the National Labor Relations Board’s opinion that certain noncompete agreements violate federal labor law? And because many states are following the lead of California, North Dakota, and Oklahoma and moving to restricting the circumstances in which employee noncompete agreements can be used, the options available to in-house and corporate counsel are more limited.
This webinar, intended for attorneys and other professionals who regularly advise on noncompetition agreements, will highlight a range of approaches businesses are taking to protect their workforce and competitive assets. 

With so much potential change in this area of law, our panel of experts will give up-to-date guidance on how they are dealing with national and state developments, and they will provide practical examples of how they are using the available tools, whether noncompete agreements or other types of contractual restrictions, going forward.
Learning Objectives include:

• Understand how counsel are working within the proposed regulation, guidance, and decisions from the FTC and NLRB, and at the state level, regarding employment-related noncompete agreements.
• Discuss strategies and issues to consider when drafting enforceable noncompete agreements to comply with agency rulings and state laws.

Who would benefit most from attending this program?

• In-house and law firm counsel who regularly advise companies on restrictive covenants, noncompetes, and/or other employment issues.
• Corporate counsel who manage employment agreements and advise on employment or business development issues.

Title:
The Future of Noncompetes: Balancing Business Interests and Regulatory Shifts
Webinar Date/Time:
October 11, 2023
1:00 PM EDT •12:00 PM CDT •11:00 AM MDT •10:00 AM PDT 

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Cost:
Free
Credit:
1.0 GENERAL COA, 1.2 CLE, 1.0 AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE Most states and Canadian Provinces.
Speakers:

• Moderator: Denis Demblowski is a Senior Legal Analyst at Bloomberg Law who develops transactional practical guidance and analysis materials. He practiced in-house for 32 years at Alcoa Inc., a global manufacturing and industrial company, in such areas as compliance, corporate, executive compensation, finance, corporate governance, general commercial, international, M&A and securities. Denis is a graduate of Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
• Matthew Behrens is counsel in Shearman & Sterling’s Compensation, Governance & ERISA practice. He focuses on all aspects of compensation and benefits, including corporate, securities, employment and tax laws and ERISA. He advises both U.S. and non-U.S. companies on corporate governance and disclosure matters related to executive compensation, as well as employee issues implicated in mergers and acquisitions. He regularly counsels clients on equity-based incentives, deferred compensation programs and employment, retention and severance arrangements. Working closely with our funds group, Matt advises on the application of ERISA's plan asset, fiduciary and prohibited transaction rules to the structuring, operation, and administration of private investment funds and investment management arrangements. Prior to joining Shearman & Sterling LLP, Matt served as counsel to the pension and investment division of the New York State Common Retirement Fund.
• Richard Moore defends clients in federal and state court litigation arising from claims of wrongful termination and allegations of various forms of protected class discrimination, violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other statutory and common law claims. Rich also defends employers in workers’ compensation court appeals. He also both prosecutes and defends claims involving enforcement of noncompete agreements and allegations of misappropriation of trade secrets in state and federal court. While litigation is the focus of his practice, in advising clients, Rich leverages his experience in court to provide clients with practical advice and guidance with the aim of keeping them out of it. In addition, Rich’s practice includes conducting workplace investigations, providing entertaining and informative anti-discrimination and anti-harassment training for both companies and industry groups.
• Mary A. Smith is a principal in the New York City, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She serves as a trusted advisor to clients on a broad range of litigation and counseling matters, helping them to understand how developing workplace issues and trends impact their businesses. Mary defends employers against claims of discrimination (gender, race, age, disability and national origin), sexual harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, misappropriation of confidential information and related tort claims. She defends employers in state and federal courts, in arbitral forums such as AAA and administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, New York State Division of Human Rights, and the New York City Commission of Human Rights. As a member of Jackson Lewis’ Restrictive Covenants, Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition group, she regularly drafts and reviews employment agreements, confidentiality agreements, and noncompetition agreements, and handles related litigation. Mary is also a member of Jackson Lewis’ Financial Services, Real Estate, Healthcare, and Technology industry groups and is well versed in the workplace issues unique to those industries.

By:
Bloomberg Law

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September 12: Mastering Microsoft Word: Tips and Tricks for Legal Professionals

Does formatting a document in Microsoft Word make you frustrated on a daily basis? Do you struggle with removing metadata from legal briefs? Are you looking for ways to safeguard your meticulously crafted drafts from unwanted alterations? All of these issues and more will be covered in this comprehensive CLE session.
Welcome to the ultimate one-hour Word crash course that is specifically geared towards legal professionals. Learn how to stop using Word merely as a glorified typewriter and discover how you can enable shortcuts to save time, quickly format documents, prevent clients from tampering with text, and utilize Word’s template features with legal technology.
Join attorney Jordan Turk, Legal Technology Advisor at Smokeball, and Adriana Linares, legal technology consultant at LawTech Partners, for this free CLE webinar* to learn the best ways to utilize Word and how to get the most out of your legal technology setup.
In this free CLE webinar, you’ll learn:

• How to use and set up keyboard shortcuts in Word for maximum efficiency
• Proper document formatting techniques and customization of Word's default features
• Techniques to secure your documents and remove sensitive metadata
• Effective integration of Word with legal technology tools, such as case management software
• How to leverage document templates to enhance productivity.

Title:

Mastering Microsoft Word: Tips and Tricks for Legal Professionals
Date/Time:
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | 1 PM CT • 11 AM PT • 2 PM ET
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Speakers:
Jordan Turk is a practicing attorney in Texas, and is also the Legal Technology Advisor at Smokeball. Her family law expertise includes appeals, pre and postnuptial agreements, as well as complex property division and highly contentious custody cases. In addition, Jordan has given CLEs across the country on topics ranging from client relationships to proper trust account management. Jordan graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Classics, History, and Religious Studies. She 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, Jordan discovered the world of legal technology which ultimately brought her to Smokeball. Jordan has authored and co-authored many articles that you can find in various state bar publications and around the internet. Passionate about giving back to her community, Jordan makes a point of taking pro bono cases whenever possible.
Adriana Linares is a legal technology consultant with her company, LawTech Partners. For 25+ years, Adriana has used her practical and personal approach to help legal professionals use technology to maximize their skills, run profitable businesses, and deliver superlative client service. She served as Chair of ABA TECHSHOW 2017; currently serves as the Technology and Practice Management Advisor of the San Diego County Bar and the Nebraska State Bar. She also operates the Florida Bar Tech Support Helpline for solo and small firm practitioners. Listen as she disarms successful lawyers and industry experts with her wit and humor and gets them to divulge their pearls of wisdom on monthly episodes of the New Solo podcast. Learn more about and connect with Adriana at lawtechpartners.com.
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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October 10: Successfully Navigating the Ins and Outs of the ITC Section 337 Investigations

Section 337 investigations at the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) involve high-stakes and complex procedures. These are governed by unique cross-disciplinary rules which call for a deep understanding of the ITC’s thought process and a specialized defense strategy for one’s intellectual property rights. To prevail in Section 337 investigations and dodge red flags, attorneys and practitioners should stay close to the recent developments in this field of law.
Join a panel of key thought leaders and practitioners organized by The Knowledge Group as they delve deep into the ins and outs of ITC Section 337 investigations. The speakers will offer must-have strategies to help parties attain the best outcome.
Key issues that will be covered in this course are:

• Recent Developments in ITC’s Procedures
• New Challenges in Managing Section 337 Investigation
• Best Strategies to Prevail in a Section 337 Investigation
• Relevant Court Decisions
• Issues to Watch Out For.

Title:
Successfully Navigating the Ins and Outs of the ITC Section 337 Investigations
Date+Time:
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm (ET)
Register now for this free continuing legal education webinar!
By:

The Knowledge Group

Speakers:

• Cyrus T. Frelinghuysen, Of Counsel, ITC Litigation Expert, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
• Adam J. Moore, Associate Principal, Intellectual Property Economic Consultant, Charles River Associates
• Tony Pezzano, Principal, Trial Specialist in Both the Federal District Courts and ITC, Offit Kurman

Credit:

• New York: 1.5 credits
• California: The Knowledge Group is an approved Multiple Activity Provider in the state of California thus, TKG programs are presumptively approved.
• Most Other States: TKG links to How to Claim CLE Credits Per State.

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October 10: Navigating the Evolving U.S. Capital Markets

Elevated interest rates have triggered a cascade of effects, including reduced deal flow, declining valuations, and increased investor preference for safer assets. With the probability of a slowdown in the coming quarters at a high, and short-term fluctuations in stock prices remaining a topic of discussion, one thing remains constant: access to the capital markets remain challenging.
Join Greg Smith, director at Solebury Capital, and Christopher Bellini and Katayun Jaffari, co-chairs of Cozen O’Connor’s Capital Markets & Securities Practice to gain insight on navigating the challenges and opportunities presented by the U.S. capital markets.
Topics include:

• The recent state of affairs of the capital markets.
• The current dynamics impacting the U.S. capital markets, including the influence of higher interest rates and its ripple effect on various sectors.
• What the future holds for investors, businesses, and stakeholders as we navigate these shifting financial conditions.

Title:
Navigating the Evolving U.S. Capital Markets

Webinar Date+Time:

October 10, 2023
12:00 p.m. ET - 1:00 p.m. ET
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Credit:

CLE is approved in CA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and PA.. Other jurisdictions will be applied for upon request.

Speakers:

• Christopher J. Bellini
• Katayun Jaffari

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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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September 11+13: Eliminating Bias in the Legal Profession

The goal of this CLE presentation is to discuss bias and where it comes from; why it is harmful; how to detect it and how to eliminate it from our behavior as legal professionals. Practicing law is a bias landmine. From whether we believe a witness or opposing counsel; to how we counsel those in our organization we readily apply judgments to others — coloring our perceptions and thoughts. There is no cure for bias, but you can be more mindful, conscious and monitor your thoughts better. These are the four main questions we will answer in our discussion today: What is bias? What are unconscious and confirmation biases? What are the effects and costs of bias? And, finally how can we avoid bias through thinking about our thinking and implementing best practices?
As a result of attending this course, you will have a better understanding of the following:
• Obtain a better understanding of the types of biases.
• An awareness of the effects and costs associated with bias.
• The benefits of setting good policy and modeling best practices.
• Understanding your ethical obligations.
• Gain insight to offer better legal and compliance counsel.
Title:
Eliminating Bias in the Legal Profession
Webinar Dates And Times:

• September 11, 2023 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern Time 
• September 13, 2023 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm Eastern Time 

Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Shelby Boyd
Credit:
1 credit hour ethics, or something similar, in most states. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

December 7: The Power of Automation: How to Streamline Your Law Firm

Legal professionals are optimizing and automating their firms, and so should you if you want to stay competitive. Automation really just boils down to the elimination of repetitive tasks and the reduction of human error. 

Don’t be intimidated by technology – this CLE will take you through everything you need to know about how to increase efficiency in your firm and what types of technology can help you reach your goals (whether those goals be financial or more free time back into your day).
Join attorney Jordan Turk as she talks about common law firm tasks that are ripe for automation, from non-billable activities to workflows to document management and everything in between. If you’ve been wondering what the heck automation is, or how you can build upon the automation that you already have, then this CLE is for you.
In this free CLE webinar, you’ll learn:

• How document automation can help you produce, version, store and submit legal documents like pleadings, motions, orders and discovery requests and responses
• How to align your automated technology with your law firm’s processes and build firm-wide efficiencies, including billing procedures
• How automation reduces the risk of possible compliance, ethical, malpractice, and security issues by removing human error

Title:

The Power of Automation: How to Streamline Your Law Firm
Date/Time:
Thursday, December 7, 2023
1 PM CT • 11 AM PT • 2 PM ET
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Speaker:
Jordan Turk is a practicing attorney in Texas, and is also the Legal Technology Advisor at Smokeball. Her family law expertise includes appeals, pre and postnuptial agreements, as well as complex property division and highly contentious custody cases. In addition, Jordan has given CLEs across the country on topics ranging from client relationships to proper trust account management.
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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