April 26: Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Beyond Awareness to Actionable Strategies

Please join Cozen O’Connor’s DEI Strategies & Solutions Group as we discuss neurodiversity awareness and innovative strategies to make your workplace a more inclusive and thriving environment for neurodiverse employees. Moderated by Simeon Brier, panelists Debbie Friedman and Dr. Diedrick Graham will share best practices for law firms and organizations looking to reap the benefits of a neurodiverse workforce and ensure their success. 

April is Autism Acceptance Month. Let's acknowledge the challenges faced by individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, educate the public, and provide resources to remove the stigma of autism.
Title:
Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Beyond Awareness to Actionable Strategies

Webinar Date+Time:

Friday, April 26, 2024
12:00 p.m. EST
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

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

Speakers:

• Simeon D. Brier, Chair, DEI Strategies & Solutions, Cozen O'Connor
• Diedrick Graham, Vice President, Culture & Strategy, The Healy+ Group
• Debra Steiner Friedman, Member

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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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April 26: Ethical Concerns - Conducting Research via Open Web

In today’s world, Google™, Bing™ or some other engine is used to search the Open Web to find information – whether for personal or professional reasons. Should we, as legal professionals, be using the Open Web to conduct research? What are the risks? And does reliance on such resources – with respect to both investigative and legal research – place practitioners at risk of violating ethical cannons such as Rule 1.1 of Competence? This seminar will review the duty of technological competence under Rule 1.1 and examine the benefits and risks for legal professionals in using the “Open Web” for investigative and legal research. Attendees will: •Understand the meaning and scope of the duty of technology competence and reviewinterpretive decisions. •Learn about the benefits and risks of using the “Open Web” for investigative and legalresearch. •Understand other potential consequences of using the “Open Web” for investigative andlegal research.
Title:
Ethical Concerns - Conducting Research via Open Web
Webinar Dates And Times:
April 26, 2024 

1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time 

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Speaker:
Angela Chmielewski
Credit:
1 ethics credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, Virginia. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
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LexisNexis

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April 25: Employment Law Update: Marijuana and Drug Testing in the Workplace

The trend toward legalization of marijuana has raised significant questions for employers trying to balance the interest in maintaining productivity with employees’ right to privacy and to engage in lawful activities outside of work time.This webinar will provide some of the latest federal, state, and local developments on drug testing and best practices for employers considering the testing of applicants and employees for marijuana and other drugs.
Title:
Employment Law Update: Marijuana and Drug Testing in the Workplace

Webinar Date+Time:

Thursday, April 25, 2024
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:

• Abigail M. Green
• Aaron Holt
• Jeffrey Klamut
• Michael C. Schmidt

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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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April 5, 23+24: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions

In this CLE, the presenter will present emerging issues and trends of any employer’s use of artificial intelligence for employment decision making. Discussion will include the new Equal Employment Opportunities Commission’s new Strategic Enforcement Plan and other attempts from state and local governments to combat the growing trend of bias and discrimination that is weaving its way into employers hiring, promotion, and firing decisions. Finally, this CLE will discuss the implications and ethical responsibilities of lawyers have surrounding this topic as well as how lawyers should advise their employer clients.

After completing this course, you will be able to: 

1. Analyze the nature of AI, how it is being used in employment decision-making and emerging issues.

2. Recognize the impact of EEOC and USDOJ concerns and guidelines involving the use of AI in employment decisions.

3. Federal, State, and Local Regulations in effect 

4. Discuss the future of AI in employment and a look forward.
Title:
Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions

Webinar Dates And Times:

• 10:30am - 11:30am Eastern Time - 4/5/2024
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern Time - 4/23/2024
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern Time - 4/25/2024

Speaker:
Patrick Zimmer
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
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LexisNexis

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April 23: Boilerplate Employment Documents in California: Time to Review and Update to Minimize Risk

The employment relationship generates much documentation. Oftentimes, the routine provisions in these documents are simply recycled from one document to the next and may in fact create, rather than eliminate, legal risks.

In this program, we will explore common provisions in employment documents and the danger lurking in outdated boilerplate provisions including waivers, arbitration clauses, confidentiality, non-disparagement, choice-of-law, forum selection, integration, severability, and survival clauses. We will look at best practices to update your employment documents for 2024.
Title:
Boilerplate Employment Documents in California: Time to Review and Update to Minimize Risk

Webinar Date+Time:

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
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Credit:

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

Speakers:

Ethan Chernin
Elena K. Hillman
Michele Ballard Miller
Bethany A. Vasquez

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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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April 9, 15, 17, 22+29: The Dawning of a New Era: Combining Extractive and Generative AI for New Possibilities

Chances are, you're already using extractive Artificial Intelligence (AI) in some areas of your legal practice — whether that be for case search, client management, document preparation, or some combination of these. Now, generative AI – the type of AI that powers tools like ChatGPT — is on the verge of changing the way you research again. This CLE will detail how AI can be harnessed in the legal industry, offering examples, resources, and tips. Additionally, the CLE will cover a lawyer's ethical duty to use generative AI responsibly to ensure the information generative AI is accurate and reliable to ensure the best outcome for your clients. 

After completing this course, you will be able to: 

• Understand how extractive Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been already utilized to revolutionize legal research 

• Understand the risks of utilizing generative AI in legal research and how these risks must be mitigated to ensure we are in line with our American Bar Association’s Rules of Professional Conduct. 

• Understand the benefits of utilizing generative AI and how it will fuse together harmoniously with law firms to act as an invisible helping hand in helping conduct legal research, summarize areas of the law and documents, and actually produce documents at speeds that will significantly reduce time spent on monotonous tasks.
Title:
The Dawning of a New Era: Combining Extractive and Generative AI for New Possibilities
Webinar Dates And Times:

• April 9, 2024: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
• April 15, 2024: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
• April 17, 2024: 10:30am - 11:30am
• April 22, 2024: 10:30am - 11:30am
• April 29, 2024: 1:30pm - 2:30pm

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Speaker:
Patrick Zimmer
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
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LexisNexis

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April 19: Research & Drafting Techniques For Corporate Law

The digital age has augmented the practice of corporate and securities law through the accelerating development of brand new ways of identifying answers and locating critical intelligence. In doing so, it has also simultaneously created an environment that can overwhelm through the sheer quantity of available tools. 

This course will demystify the corporate law research experience by focusing on a series of practical, relevant examples and demonstrating best practices for approaching them.
Title:
Research & Drafting Techniques For Corporate Law
Webinar Dates And Times:
April 19, 2024 

1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time 

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Speaker:
Tracy Duplantier
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
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LexisNexis

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April 17: Mastering Witness Examination: Strategies for Skillful Preparation and Effective Cross-Examination

Master the art of handling challenging witnesses in both jury and nonjury trials. Explore effective tactics for managing your own witnesses and those presented by opposing counsel. Gain insights into integrating witnesses into your case strategy and learn best practices for expert witness preparation and examination. Additionally, discover how to interpret vital nonverbal signals in the courtroom, and review key ethical principles that will shape your approach to witness examination. Elevate your legal skills and strategy with this comprehensive guide.
Title:
Mastering Witness Examination: Strategies for Skillful Preparation and Effective Cross-Examination
Date+Time:
Wednesday, April 17, 2024

3:00pm to 4:00pm CDT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - register now!
By:
LawPay
Speaker:
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.
Credit:

Typically, LawPay programs are granted credit in most states, but this may not be listed on the sponsor's website for this program yet.

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April 17: Complex Cases Simplified: Gaining Logistical Control from Calendaring to Courtroom

Are you looking to untangle your complex case logistics and gain control? This presentation includes tools, tips and tactics for streamlining and simplifying the details of Complex Cases. Whether your complex case is in the area of bankruptcy, intellectual property, antitrust, construction defect, class action, international trade, business litigation or any other area of complex litigation — there are key tools that can set your case up for success. Discover how establishing a strategic logistical framework including shared case calendars, standing orders and helpful depositories can ease future complications.
This  webinar will review:

• Addressing Security Concerns
• Organizing with Document Depositories
• Establishing Scheduling Logistics
• Conducting Remote Proceedings
• Managing Exhibits
• Tips for Virtual Trials/Hearings.

Title:
Complex Cases Simplified: Gaining Logistical Control from Calendaring to Courtroom
Date/Time:
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
11am PT / 12pm MT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET
The number of seats is limited. Register and reserve your seat today!
Credit:
This webinar is pending approval in the following states: Alabama, Minnesota, Ohio, West Virginia, Wisconsin. 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. New York CLE is provided via NYCLE "Other Approved Jurisdictions" Rule. In other jurisdictions, you might self-apply for credit.

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Veritext

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April 17: Navigating Representation and Warranty Insurance in M&A Transactions for In-House Counsel

In the context of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), representation and warranty insurance serves as a form of protection for both the buyer and the seller against financial losses resulting from breaches of representations and warranties made during the deal.
The in-house lawyer and the outside M&A lawyer have different roles in assisting their client in obtaining representation and warranty insurance for a transaction
Join us on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 12pm ET / 9am PT for the next edition of our IHC Deep Dives Series, as Joseph Cosentino and James Grayer of Clifford Chance will focus on areas of particular interest for the in-house lawyer, including:

• Understanding the reasons for using reps and warranties insurance in lieu of a more traditional indemnity structure (including a discussion of the prevalence of the use of representation and warranty insurance in the current deal environment);
• The current state of the market;
• Defining the scope of diligence;
• Advising internal stakeholders on how the RWI policy may shape the agreement negotiations;
• The interplay of underlying business insurance and representation and warranty insurance; and
• How to get the best out of the underwriting call process. 

This Webinar will also briefly touch on other transactional risk products for in-house lawyers to consider in and outside of M&A transactions.
Who should attend:
In-house counsel, compliance officers, risk managers and legal operations professionals who participate in or manage mergers and acquisitions.

Title:

Navigating Representation and Warranty Insurance in M&A Transactions for In-House Counsel

Date+Time:

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

12pm ET / 9am PT
Live Zoom Continuing Legal Education Program - Register Now!

Speakers: 

• Joseph Cosentino
• James Grayer 

By:
In-House Connect.

Credit:

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