June 30: Protecting Your Law Firm from Today’s Evolving Cyber Threats

Title:
Protecting Your Law Firm from Today’s Evolving Cyber Threats

Description:
Law firms continue to be prime targets for cybercriminals and attacks are becoming more sophisticated every year. From ransomware and social engineering to data breaches and wire fraud, even a single incident can disrupt operations, compromise client trust, and create costly financial exposure.

Join Mike Mooney, Senior Vice President at USI Affinity, and Sy Sommer, Esq. of LEAP Legal Software, for a timely and practical webinar on:

• Why law firms are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals.
• Common security vulnerabilities many firms unknowingly carry.
• Emerging cyber threats impacting the legal industry.
• How cyber liability insurance can help firms prepare for, respond to, and recover from an attack.
• Practical risk management strategies for modern cyber threats.

Don’t wait for an incident to reveal your vulnerabilities. Learn how to strengthen your firm’s defenses and better protect your clients, reputation, and business.

Date and Time:
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
12 PM / 11 AM / 10 AM / 9 AM (ET / CT / MT / PT)
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Speakers:

• Mike Mooney is Senior Vice President and Professional Liability Practice Leader for USI Affinity, providing strategic leadership in professional liability programs, underwriting, operations, risk management and insurance programs for major bar associations.
• Sy Sommer is Director of Product Enablement at LEAP Legal Software, an attorney admitted in New York who brings legal practice experience and product expertise to help attorneys become more productive with cloud technology.

CLE Credit:
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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April 22: Using Skilled Interpreters — What Attorneys Need to Know

Title:
Using Skilled Interpreters: What Attorneys Need to Know

Description:
Effective legal representation depends on clear, accurate communication. As attorneys increasingly work with clients and witnesses who speak different languages, understanding how to properly engage qualified interpreters has become essential for ensuring ethical compliance and procedural fairness.

In this one‑hour session, interpretation and translation expert Karina De La Cruz, Founder & CEO of Horizon Legal Solutions, and Sy Sommer, Esq. of LEAP Legal Software, share practical guidance on:

• Selecting and evaluating qualified interpreters
• Understanding interpreter certification standards nationwide
• Mitigating ethical and professional risks associated with language barriers
• Best practices for litigation, depositions, mediations, administrative hearings, and client communications
• Reducing malpractice exposure caused by miscommunication

This program blends legal compliance education with operational strategies that law firms can implement immediately to strengthen communication, protect client rights, and improve overall efficiency.

Date and Time:
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
12:00 PM–1:00 PM ET
12:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM MT / 9:00 AM PT
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!

Speakers:

• Karina De La Cruz
• Sy Sommer

CLE Credit:
1 credit hour in California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, you may be able to self-apply for credit, depending on your state.

By:
LEAP Legal Software.

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January 21: Minimizing Liability Risks for Trust & Estate Administration

Join Raymond C. Radigan, the Senior Managing Director and Wealth Advisor at Peapack Private, and Sy Sommer, Esq. of LEAP for a one-hour CLE session that examines the critical responsibilities and liability risks involved in serving as a fiduciary. Whether acting as an executor, trustee, or corporate fiduciary, these roles create significant legal obligations that are routinely scrutinized in today's litigious environment.
In this session, you will learn about governing instruments, statutory duties, and the risks that can arise from negligent administration. Understand common pitfalls that lead to disputes and the evolving expectations surrounding beneficiary communication and engagement. Additionally, the session will cover investment oversight principles, current trends in fiduciary litigation, concentrated asset risks, and emerging concepts influencing modern trust administration.
Whether you currently serve as a fiduciary, advise clients in fiduciary roles, or are building your expertise in trust and estate administration, you will leave this session more equipped to confidently navigate fiduciary responsibilities while reducing personal and professional risk.
Title:

Minimizing Liability Risks for Trust & Estate Administration

Date and Time:

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Noon – 1 PM ET / 11 AM – Noon CT / 10 – 11 AM MT / 9 – 10 AM PT
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Speakers:

• Raymond Radigan is a Senior Managing Director and Wealth Advisor at Peapack Private with more than 35 years of experience guiding fiduciary teams and high-net-worth clients through complex trust and estate matters. A former Chief Fiduciary Officer at TD Bank and Regional Trust Team Lead at First Republic Trust Company, Ray has overseen trust officers, wealth strategists, and planners across multiple states. A respected voice in the industry, he has chaired key committees of the New York Bankers Association and frequently speaks for leading organizations including the American Bankers Association, the New York Bar Association, and the Practicing Law Institute. His writings have appeared in Estate Planning Magazine, the New York Law Journal, and the NYSBA Trusts & Estates Newsletter. 
• Sy Justin Sommer is the Director of Product Enablement 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, New Jersey.

CLE Credit:
LEAP will seek MCLE accreditation in CA, CT, FL, IL, NJ, NY, PA, and RI. Additional states may be requested upon completion of the course.

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LEAP Legal Software.

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February 12: Shift Happens: Surviving the Law Profession

Title:
Shift Happens: Surviving the Law Profession
Description:
The billable hour, adrenaline-driven work environments, empathy fatigue, and a “badge of honor” culture pervasive in law firms and among the judiciary have contributed to increasing rates of burnout and unhealthy coping behaviors within the legal profession. Research published by the American Bar Association demonstrates that elevated levels of stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, and isolation continue to impact attorneys and judges nationwide.
This seminar examines true wellness and explores the science behind well-being. It invites participants to consider the shift needed—from a culture that rewards overwork and constant urgency to one that supports sustainable wellness, resilience, and healthy professional habits. Drawing on the experience and perspectives of Melissa Byers, Executive Director of the St. Petersburg Bar Association, and Sy Sommer of LEAP Legal Software, attendees will learn how to navigate this cultural and behavioral shift while managing the daily challenges of their legal careers.
Date and Time:
Thursday, February 12, 2026
12 PM ET / 11 AM CT / 10 AM MT / 9 AM PT
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speakers:

• Melissa Byers, Executive Director, St. Petersburg Bar Association
• Sy Sommer, Director of Product Enablement, LEAP Legal Software

CLE Credit:
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.
LEAP will seek MCLE accreditation in CA, CT, FL, IL, NJ, NY, PA, and RI. Additional states may be requested upon completion of the course.
By:
LEAP Legal Software.

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November 12: Protecting Your Firm from Email Scams

In this CLE, you’ll learn about one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity threats facing law firms today—Business Email Compromise (BEC). Join Carl Mazzanti, president of eMazzanti Technologies and a trusted cybersecurity advisor, and Sy Sommer, Esq., of LEAP Legal Software as they share insights and best practices to help you protect your firm from this evolving risk.
BEC scams, especially wire fraud, put client funds and attorney reputations at risk. Law firms are uniquely vulnerable, and the consequences of a single attack can be devastating.
In this session, you will learn about:

• Why law firms are a prime target for BEC scams
• Your ethical responsibilities when safeguarding client data and funds
• Common red flags and real-world examples of BEC fraud
• Practical training and technology strategies to protect your practice
• Options for recovering stolen funds.

This free, 60-minute Technology CLE will equip you with the knowledge and tools to protect client trust, meet your professional obligations, and defend your firm against financial fraud.
Title: 

Protecting Your Firm from Email Scams

Date and Time: 

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST

Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!

Speakers:
Carl Mazzanti | Sy Sommer
CLE Credit:
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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October 14: Defining Your Firm’s Mission, Vision, and Values

Join Bill Sansone, CPA and private law firm advisor, and Sy Sommer, Esq., of LEAP Legal Software, for the first session in a two-part CLE series designed to help law firm leaders and attorneys unlock growth and build a lasting legacy.

Your firm’s mission, vision, and values aren’t just statements on paper. They are powerful tools that guide decision-making, strengthen operations,

and position your practice for long-term success. In this session, you will:

• Reflect on your firm’s purpose, leadership, and business model.
• Learn practical strategies to align daily operations with long-term goals.
• Discover how to create a values-driven law firm that succeeds in today’s fast-changing legal landscape.

Whether you’re a solo practitioner or managing partner, you’ll leave with actionable insights to drive measurable growth, enhance leadership, and create a thriving law firm.

Title: 

Defining Your Firm’s Mission, Vision, and Values

Date and Time: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT

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Speakers:

• Bill Sansone is a licensed CPA in New York, New Jersey, and Florida, with over 40 years of experience helping law firms turn financial data into actionable growth. He specializes in practice management, profitability analysis, strategic and business planning, partner compensation, cash flow management, budgeting, operations review, and auditing and tax. A recognized leader in the legal industry, Bill frequently speaks to law firm audiences at bar associations, the American Law Association, and forums like The Managing Partner Roundtable Summits. He has also presented at Columbia Business School and served on the advisory board of First Bank in Princeton, NJ. 
• Sy Sommer is the Director of Product Enablement 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.

CLE Credit:
LEAP will seek MCLE accreditation in CA, CT, FL, IL, NJ, NY, PA, and RI. Additional states may be requested upon completion of the course.

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LEAP Legal Software.

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October 30: Strategic Planning for Sustainable Growth

As a follow-up to the first session of this CLE series, “Defining Your Firm’s Mission, Vision, and Values,” Bill Sansone, CPA and private law firm advisor, and Sy Sommer, Esq. of LEAP Legal Software, will show you how to transform your firm’s vision into measurable results. Strategy is what helps your firm grow proactively—rather than reactively—in a constantly evolving legal landscape.

In this session, you will:

• Assess your firm’s current position and define top goals.
• Learn how to implement effective systems that drive progress.
• Discover how to use data-driven insights to strengthen leadership and scale sustainably.

By combining operational clarity with a structured plan, you’ll walk away with the tools to create a strategy that drives consistent growth and positions your firm for long-term success.

Title:

Strategic Planning for Sustainable Growth

Date and Time:

Thursday, October 30, 2025
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!

Speakers:

• Bill Sansone is a licensed CPA in New York, New Jersey, and Florida, with over 40 years of experience helping law firms turn financial data into actionable growth. He specializes in practice management, profitability analysis, strategic and business planning, partner compensation, cash flow management, budgeting, operations review, and auditing and tax. A recognized leader in the legal industry, Bill frequently speaks to law firm audiences at bar associations, the American Law Association, and forums like The Managing Partner Roundtable Summits. He has also presented at Columbia Business School and served on the advisory board of First Bank in Princeton, NJ.
• Sy Justin Sommer is the Director of Product Enablement 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.

CLE Credit:
LEAP will seek MCLE accreditation in CA, CT, FL, IL, NJ, NY, PA, and RI.
Additional states may be requested upon completion of the course.

By:

LEAP Legal Software.

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September 17: Demystifying AI for the Family Lawyer: What You Need to Know

Join Aislinn Koch, Esq., and Sy Sommer, Esq., of LEAP Legal Software on September 17, 2025, for an engaging one-hour CLE that explores how AI can help family lawyers transform the way they approach their practice. 

This session is designed to demystify AI and provide practical, ethics-focused, and strategic guidance tailored specifically for family law attorneys.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of what AI is (and what it isn’t) along with an overview of its current and emerging applications in family law, from document generation and legal research to client communication and auto billing. We will explore how AI tools can enhance efficiency and accuracy, while also identifying red flags related to data privacy, hallucinations, and ethical use. Whether you're curious, skeptical, or already experimenting with AI, this course will give you the foundation to confidently evaluate, adopt, and ethically implement AI technologies in your family law practice.
Title: 

Demystifying AI for the Family Lawyer: What You Need to Know

Date and Time: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT

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Speakers:

• Aislinn Koch, Esq. is a Family Lawyer on the Content Development Team for LEAP Legal Software US. Aislinn is a 2018 graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law and is admitted to practice in the State of New Jersey. Aislinn began her legal career clerking for a Judge in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Part. She then went on to practice Family Law at prestigious Family Law firms throughout the state of New Jersey. Aislinn is passionate about assisting lawyers to utilize technology to bolster their practices by providing them with tools to stay well-organized to maximize efficiency.
• Sy Justin Sommer is the Director of Product Enablement 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, New Jersey.

CLE Credit:
LEAP will seek MCLE accreditation in CA, CT, FL, IL, NC, NJ, NY, PA, and RI. Additional states may be requested upon completion of the course. 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.

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LEAP Legal Software.

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July 8: Third-Party Vendors and Legal Ethics: Ensuring Data Security Beyond Your Firm’s Walls

As law firms increasingly rely on third-party vendors such as cloud providers, IT services, and e-discovery platforms, the risk to client confidentiality grows. Cybercriminals are targeting these vendors as a backdoor into your firm. Are you prepared?
Presented by LEAP Legal Software and featuring cybersecurity expert Carl Mazzanti, Third-Party Vendors and Legal Ethics: Ensuring Data Security Beyond Your Firm’s Walls explores attorneys’ ethical responsibilities to safeguard client information, even outside their own practice. This 60-minute CLE-eligible webinar will walk through key rules of professional conduct, the cybersecurity obligations that extend to external partners, and best practices for vendor risk assessment, contract structuring, digital defenses, and incident response planning.
Title:

Third-Party Vendors and Legal Ethics: Ensuring Data Security Beyond Your Firm’s Walls

Date and Time:

Tuesday, July 8, 2025
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!

Speakers:
Carl Mazzanti | Sy Sommer
CLE Credit:
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.

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LEAP Legal Software.

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May 14: AI in Your Practice for Pretrial and Trial

Join Frank Ramos, Esq., of Goldberg Segalla, and Sy Sommer, Esq. on May 14 at 12 PM ET for an insightful session on how AI is transforming litigation. 

This one-hour program will break down the ethical, practical, and strategic ways lawyers can integrate AI into pretrial and trial work. Through a mix of discussion and live demonstrations, you’ll explore how AI can assist with case preparation, streamline workflows, and improve efficiency—while navigating key considerations like ethics, platform options, and accuracy. Whether you're new to AI or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with the knowledge to use AI confidently and effectively in your practice.

Title:

AI in Your Practice for Pretrial and Trial

Date and Time:

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 
12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!

Speakers:

• Frank Ramos, Esq.,  is a partner at Goldberg Segalla, specializing in commercial litigation, drug and medical device law, product liability, and catastrophic personal injury cases. Recognized for his defense work in personal injury and product liability matters, he was named Lawyer of the Year in Personal Injury Defense in Miami by Best Lawyers in 2025. He also received the Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year award for Product Liability Defense Litigation in Miami in both 2020 and 2023. With over 20 books and 400 articles published for legal professionals, Frank provides free access to most of his works on www.miamimentor.com, where visitors can also download instructional videos, legal forms, and podcast interviews. A sought-after speaker, he frequently presents on topics including leadership, management, social media, diversity, mentoring, and trial skills. He is available to speak at organizations, companies, and law firms at no cost.
• Sy Justin Sommer is the Director of Product Enablement 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.

CLE Credit:
LEAP will seek MCLE accreditation in CA, CT, FL, IL, NJ, NY, PA, and RI. Additional states may be requested upon completion of the course.

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LEAP Legal Software.

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March 19: All the World’s a Stage: Elements of Theatre in the Practice of Law

Title: All the World’s a Stage: Elements of Theatre in the Practice of Law

Description:
Step into the spotlight and transform your legal advocacy with Matt Lafargue—an experienced attorney, actor, and director. In this dynamic CLE program, you’ll discover how theatre techniques can sharpen your communication and persuasion skills, both in and out of the courtroom.

What You’ll Learn:

• Command attention and exude credibility through intentional presentation.
• Use storytelling to captivate your audience and evoke powerful emotions.
• Master the art of voice, posture, gestures, pacing, and even wardrobe to deliver arguments that resonate.
• Whether you're litigating, negotiating, or building client relationships, this session will help you take your performance to the next level.

Date and Time:

Wedneday, March 19, 2025
12:00pm to 01:00pm EDT
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!

Speakers:

• Matt Lafargue has been a litigator for 15 years, having served as an Assistant District Attorney at the Nassau County District Attorney's Office in New York and a Deputy Attorney General at the New Jersey Attorney General's Office Division of Criminal Justice prior to joining Kemeny, Ramp & Renaud. Matt also won the Marden Award in law school as the outstanding oralist at NYU Law. But for more than 30 years, Matt has been an actor, singer, director, and performer. Matt has performed everywhere from the Paper Mill Playhouse, to Giants Stadium, to Lincoln Center, to the Notre Dame de Paris. Matt has also performed the national anthem at the State of New Jersey's official Veterans' Day ceremony and at numerous Somerset Patriots baseball games. Matt's practice at Kemeny, Ramp & Renaud is focused on litigation, and he brings skills from his theatre and performance background to bear in his legal advocacy every day.
• Sy Justin Sommer is the Director of Product Enablement 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, New Jersey

CLE Credit:
LEAP will seek MCLE accreditation in CA, CT, FL, IL, NJ, NY, PA, and RI. Additional states may be requested upon completion of the course.

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LEAP Legal Software.

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December 3: How to Build a Modern, Streamlined Law Practice

Is your law firm keeping up with the modern business world? As competition intensifies, streamlining operations is essential. Fortunately, there are many ways to modernize your practice and stay ahead of the curve.
Join Jared Correia, CEO of Red Cave Consulting, and Sy Sommer, Enablement Director, for an hour CLE session to discover what it means to be a modern law firm. Efficient practices not only maximize profits but also reduce malpractice risk and upskill employees through technology. Learn to build effective processes, manage them with data-driven insights, and create systems that make your firm lean and efficient—even from scratch.
We'll also focus on ethical practice management, covering technology selection, staff oversight, and maintaining profitability while adhering to ethics rules. Embrace the future of legal practice and thrive in today's competitive landscape.
Title:

How to Build a Modern, Streamlined Law Practice

Date and Time:

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
12:00pm to 01:00pm EST
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Speakers:

• Jared D. Correia, Esq. is a former practicing lawyer, who has been a business management consultant, exclusively for law firms, since 2008. In that time, Correia has worked with 1000s of law firms, all over the world, ranging in size from solo offices to Big Law firms. He is an internationally recognized legal technology expert. Correia is the founder and CEO of Red Cave Law Firm Consulting, which offers services directly to lawyers, as well as through bar associations, for member attorneys. Correia has been the host of the Legal Toolkit podcast on Legal Talk Network, since 2009. He is also the host of the NonEventcast podcast for Above the Law, as well as a frequent contributor to its NonEvent legal technology hub. Correia is a regular presenter for legal organizations, and writes often for law firm business management publications.
• Sy Justin Sommer is the Director of Product Enablement 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, New Jersey.

CLE Credit:
This program is eligible for hour(s) of CLE credit in 60-minute states, and 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. LEAP will seek MCLE accreditation in CA, CT, FL, IL, NJ, NY, PA, and RI. Additional states may be requested upon completion of the course.
Additional states may be requested upon completion of the course.

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November 6: Workplace Strategies for Success: DEI, Career Growth, and Transitions

This is a comprehensive program designed to explore the impact of DEI initiatives on personal and professional identities within a corporate environment. It delves into the multifaceted nature of diversity, equity, and inclusion, examining how these principles shape individual experiences and perceptions in the workplace. 

The program aims to highlight the importance of representation and equitable practices, demonstrating how these factors influence workplace dynamics and individual success. By focusing on personal experiences and real-world scenarios, the program encourages participants to reflect on how their actions and attitudes contribute to a culture of inclusivity. Additionally, the program addresses how to demonstrate a commitment to DEI principles and the role DEI plays in the hiring process. 

Ultimately, "Workplace Strategies for Success: DEI, Career Growth, and Transitions" empowers individuals to become advocates for DEI, enhancing their professional growth and fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment.
Title:

Workplace Strategies for Success: DEI, Career Growth, and Transitions

Date and Time:

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 

12:00pm to 01:00pm EST
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Speakers:

• Maureen Wilner is the CEO and Founder of The Wilner Group, a women-owned, full-service boutique professional staffing and talent management firm focusing on Executive & Retained Search, Contingent, and Temporary & Contract project engagements across various industries and sectors nationwide.
  With over 15 years of experience, Maureen has been instrumental in helping professionals and business leaders tackle their most challenging issue—finding the right talent. Her deep market insights enable her clients to make informed decisions, and her dedication to finding the perfect fit for each role is evident in every client interaction. Known for her thoroughness and engagement, Maureen's clients trust her implicitly. In 2020, The Wilner Group achieved WBENC certification, affirming its status as a woman-owned and managed business. Maureen also serves on the Board of Directors for Financial Executive International, NYC Chapter, as VP of Memberships. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from The Berkeley School.
• Marilyn Atlas-Berney is a New Jersey licensed attorney. Marilyn’s general practice primarily focused on all aspects of real estate law, including residential and commercial transactions, lease matters and disputes, property tax appeals, construction litigation for individuals and small businesses, foreclosures, Medicaid planning and advising, and contract review and resolution. The common thread in whatever matter Marilyn was on was doing so with integrity and focus to zealously, but fairly, advocate for her clients. One of the core tenants of her practice is clear and effective communication between all parties. Marilyn is a graduate of New York Law School and Penn State University and is an attorney admitted to practice in New Jersey and The U.S. District Court for the State of New Jersey. She has served on the New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics Fee Arbitration Committee, weighing in fee fairness disputes between clients and attorneys, as well as the Essex County Vicinage Juvenile Conference Committee.
• Sy Justin Sommer is the Director of Product Enablement 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, New Jersey.

CLE Credit:
Generally, LEAP programs are eligible for 1 hour(s) of CLE credit in 60-minute states, and 1.2 hour(s) of CLE credit in 50-minute states;however at this writing the announcement does not say in which states. Additional states may be requested upon completion of the course.

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October 16: Key Considerations for Running a Successful Trust & Estate Practice

For many attorneys, particularly those in small or solo practices, expanding into Estate and Trust work offers a strategic path to growth. Estate planning and estate administration are not only highly profitable avenues for retaining more business in-house but also intellectually rewarding fields that allow you to make a significant impact on your clients’ lives. However, navigating this area of law can be complex, with potential pitfalls for the unwary practitioner.
Join us for an insightful webinar where we will guide you through the critical steps to building a successful Estate and Trust practice. Learn how to master the substantive legal aspects that ensure excellence, address unique ethical challenges, and explore the economic strategies essential for running a thriving and profitable T&E practice.
Title:

Key Considerations for Running a Successful Trust & Estate Practice

Date and Time:

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
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Speakers:

• Jane F. Wolk is Of Counsel in the Trusts & Estates and Elder Law practice at Pashman Stein Walder Hayden, PC. Her practice includes all aspects of probate and trust administration, estate and gift tax planning, and the representation of executors, trustees, and beneficiaries. She is licensed by the state bars of New York and New Jersey.
   A graduate of Stanford Law School, Ms. Wolk worked for many years with some of the top practitioners in the field of trust and estate law, including Schulte, Roth & Zabel, DLA Piper and J.P. Morgan. Following her years in the world of “Big Law,” Ms. Wolk transferred her experience and expertise to a smaller, more personal setting, founding The Law Offices of Jane F. Wolk, LLC in 2010. After more than a decade in solo practice, Jane joined Pashman Stein Walder Hayden in 2021, where she continues to provide clients with individualized guidance on estate and trust matters.
  Ms. Wolk is a frequent lecturer on estate planning and has a special interest in the issues faced by women, by non-traditional families and by members of the LGBT community. She was appointed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey to serve as Vice-Chair on the Fee Arbitration Panel and has been recognized by her peers for her outstanding commitment to pro bono work.
• Sy Justin Sommer is the Director of Product Enablement 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, New Jersey.

CLE Credit:
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.

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September 18: Settling the Matter: Navigating the Appraisal Process

Whether it's mortgage lending or private appraisals for divorces, estates, litigation, and more, a deep understanding of the appraisal process is essential. Enhance your ability to serve your clients by mastering how to select an appraiser, exploring different reporting options, and learning how to effectively respond to disagreements. Gain the confidence to identify flaws in appraisals presented to you.
Join us for an engaging one-hour continuing legal education seminar, "Navigating the Appraisal Process," presented by LEAP Legal Software. This session features industry expert James B. Jordan Jr., a seasoned real estate appraisal veteran. Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights and knowledge that will empower you to better navigate the complexities of real estate appraisals.
Title:

Settling the Matter: Navigating the Appraisal Process

Date and Time:

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
12:00pm to 01:00pm EDT
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Speakers:

• Jim Jordan Jr. is President of Quality Title & Abstract Agency and The Jordan Real Estate Group which have served the real estate, lending, and legal community for over 35 years. Jim is a licensed Title Officer as well as a Certified Real Estate Appraiser. Quality Title & Abstract Agency provides commercial and residential title insurance in 13 states along the east coast as well as a host of property search and reporting services. The Jordan Real Estate Group provides residential and commercial appraisal management services to banks and mortgage lenders, as well as local appraisal services to homeowners, attorneys, and realtors. Jim is a resident of Monmouth County, New Jersey. He served on the executive committee of the Greater New Jersey Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association for over 10 years. Jim’s focus on empowering those around him has not only benefited his staff, who have an average of 20 years on his team, but also has led to Jim being a trusted advisor to attorneys, realtors, and the lending community.
• Sy Justin Sommer is the Director of Product Enablement 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, New Jersey.

CLE Credit:
LEAP will seek MCLE accreditation in CA, CT, FL, IL, NJ, NY, PA, and RI. Additional states may be requested upon completion of the course.

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July 17: How to Build a Modern, Streamlined Law Practice

Is your law firm keeping up with the modern business world? As competition intensifies, streamlining operations is essential. Fortunately, there are many ways to modernize your practice and stay ahead of the curve.
Join Jared Correia, CEO of Red Cave Consulting, and Sy Sommer, Director of LEAP HelpDesk, for an hour CLE session to discover what it means to be a modern law firm. Efficient practices not only maximize profits but also reduce malpractice risk and upskill employees through technology. Learn to build effective processes, manage them with data-driven insights, and create systems that make your firm lean and efficient—even from scratch.
We'll also focus on ethical practice management, covering technology selection, staff oversight, and maintaining profitability while adhering to ethics rules. Embrace the future of legal practice and thrive in today's competitive landscape.
Title:

How to Build a Modern, Streamlined Law Practice

Date and Time:

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
12:00pm to 01:00pm EDT
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Speakers:

• Jared D. Correia, Esq. is a former practicing lawyer, who has been a business management consultant, exclusively for law firms, since 2008. In that time, Correia has worked with 1000s of law firms, all over the world, ranging in size from solo offices to Big Law firms. He is an internationally recognized legal technology expert. Correia is the founder and CEO of Red Cave Law Firm Consulting, which offers services directly to lawyers, as well as through bar associations, for member attorneys. Correia has been the host of the Legal Toolkit podcast on Legal Talk Network, since 2009. He is also the host of the NonEventcast podcast for Above the Law, as well as a frequent contributor to its NonEvent legal technology hub. Correia is a regular presenter for legal organizations, and writes often for law firm business management publications.
• 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, New Jersey.

CLE Credit:
LEAP will seek MCLE accreditation in CA, CT, FL, IL, NJ, NY, PA, and RI. Additional states may be requested upon completion of the course.
Additional states may be requested upon completion of the course.

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August 14: The Corporate Transparency Act: An Overview and Practical Considerations for All Attorneys

Delve into the transformative landscape shaped by the Corporate Transparency Act, effective January 1, 2024. This legislation has far-reaching implications for legal practitioners and their clients. 

This one-hour CLE offers a comprehensive overview of the Act, unraveling the complexities of the FinCen reporting process, highlighting key reporting exemptions, and outlining crucial practice considerations for attorneys guiding their clients through this new regulatory terrain.
Elevate your expertise with insights into recent constitutional challenges to the Act and explore its profound impact on future reporting requirements.
Title:

The Corporate Transparency Act: An Overview and Practical Considerations for All Attorneys

Date and Time:

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
12:00pm to 01:00pm EDT
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Speakers:

• Holly J. Burke is an associate at Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW), where she focuses her practice on transactional commercial real estate matters. She represents clients in the acquisition, disposition, and leasing of a variety of real estate assets, including industrial, office, retail, medical and multi-family properties. In addition, she represents lenders and borrowers in connection with the negotiation of commercial mortgage and construction loans, and transferors/transferees in connection with the sale and purchase of liquor licenses. Holly received her law degree from Rutgers Law School – Newark, where she was the recipient of the Kenneth G. Wolfson Land Use Prize. She obtained her M.A. in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. In 2006, Holly was awarded a partial scholarship to the Kislak Real Estate Institute at Monmouth University, where she earned a Certificate in Real Estate. She received her undergraduate degree from Bloomfield College, where she graduated summa cum laude.
• 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, New Jersey.

CLE Credit:
This program has not yet had credit calculated, but from its content and faculty appears eligible in various states. You may have to self-apply.

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June 26: Cyber Attack Mitigation

As technology progresses, law firms have a responsibility to protect client information. If those protection controls fail, safeguards should be in place to minimize damage. This one-hour continuing legal education session will explore the ethical rules governing attorneys’ duties to protect clients’ sensitive information. Moreover, learn simple ways to mitigate the risk when a bad actor, a person or group that intentionally harms digital systems of devices, gains access and exploits your vulnerabilities for financial gain.
Title:

Cyber Attack Mitigation

Date and Time:

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
12:00pm to 01:00pm EDT
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Speakers:
Carl Mazzanti, Co-Founder and President of eMazzanti Technologies, CISSP, leads one of the premier IT consulting services for businesses throughout the New York metropolitan area and internationally. The firm manages the Cyber Security coverage for over 400 active organizations ranging from professional services firms to Municipalities and Police Departments to high-end global retailers. The firm is all about delivering powerful, efficient, Cyber Security tools and outsourced IT services, such as computer network management and troubleshooting, threat hunting, PCI DSS compliance, security awareness implementations, mobile workforce technology, malware remediation, cloud computing, and business continuity and disaster recovery.
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, New Jersey.
CLE Credit:
LEAP will seek MCLE accreditation in CA, CT, FL, IL, NJ, NY, PA, and RI. Additional states may be requested upon completion of the course.
Additional states may be requested upon completion of the course.

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May 15: Basics of Accounting and Best Practices for Small Law Firms

Small law firms face unique problems that mid and large-sized law firms can solve with staffing. Solo practitioners, single owners, and multi-attorney practices, often wear many hats in addition to the title of attorney. Those hats usually include chief operating officer, chief financial officer, human resource director, and IT specialist, just to name a few. This CLE session will provide insights to assist you in the financial and operational best practices to make you more profitable and efficient in your day-to-day business.
Presented by LEAP Legal Software, featuring Scott Ross, firm consultant, and retired Certified Public Accountant, this one-hour seminar will provide general knowledge of accounting principles and provide operational best practices for small firm practitioners to improve your productivity and income generation.
Title:

Basics of Accounting and Best Practices for Small Law Firms

Date and Time:

Wednesday, May 15, 2024
12:00pm to 01:00pm EDT
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Speakers:

• Scott Ross
• Sy Sommer

CLE Credit:
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.

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February 14: Navigating Intercultural Competency & Well-Being in Times of Change

We are living in a country and world that increasingly can be characterized as a V.U.C.A.–volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. Since the beginning of this century, we have seemingly been in a period of turmoil and trauma. Political uncertainty, controversial court decisions, and social/cultural change have created divisions between workplaces, communities, neighbors, families, and lawyers. As attorneys, not only are we spectators of these changes as citizens, but we are also important protagonists in the system that some people see as the source of many of these problems.
Given this challenge, how do we lead as lawyers and facilitate difficult conversations with people different from us so that we can thrive both as lawyers and as human beings? This program will explore two concepts that will assist us in our journey: intercultural competency which helps to manage interpersonal relationships with those different from us, and what it means to flourish as a lawyer through the lens of well-being. We will only reach our fullest potential by successfully navigating both concepts.
Title:

Navigating Intercultural Competency & Well-Being in Times of Change

Date and Time:

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
12:00pm to 01:00pm EST
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Speakers:

• Cedric Ashley is an ICF-certified coach, trainer, and facilitator with significant experience in helping individuals, teams, and organizations reach new heights of performance and fulfillment. As the Founder and Principal of cedashco, inc., Cedric wakes up every morning relentlessly committed to the noble purpose of making people's lives better. Cedric specializes in empowering clients to discover their true potential and navigate their journeys with confidence, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in today's dynamic business landscape, and creating inclusive and energizing environments that foster collaboration and innovation. Cedric delivers tailored and results-driven solutions, leveraging his expertise in leadership development, emotional intelligence, intercultural competency, and resilience. Cedric works with clients across various industries, sectors, and backgrounds, and is passionate about unlocking human potential and driving positive change. Cedric graduated from the Executive Facilitation Program in the Institute for Transformational Leadership within the School of Continuing Studies at Georgetown University and from the Leadership Coaching for Organizational Well-Being Program at the George Mason University – Center for the Advancement of Well-Being. Cedric is also certified in Mental Health First Aid by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Cedric’s legal experience includes being a sole practitioner in Princeton, New Jersey concentrating in business, employment, and criminal litigation; serving as an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office where his responsibilities encompassed all phases of criminal litigation, including grand jury presentations, trials, and appellate brief writing; serving as a Litigation Associate with the law firm of Pitney Hardin Kipp & Szuch LLP (now Day Pitney LLP) where his practice areas encompassed corporate and complex commercial litigation, internal investigations, corporate grand jury investigations, and white-collar criminal defense; and serving as Director of Academic Development at Rutgers Law School-Newark.
• 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. 

CLE Credit:
LEAP will seek MCLE accreditation in CA, CT, FL, IL, NJ, NY, PA, and RI. Additional states may be requested upon completion of the course. 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.

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