April 13: Reclaim Your Day with Automated Law Firm Workflows

Whether we like it or not, administrative tasks are a fact of life for lawyers: did the fee agreement get drafted and sent out to that potential new client? Has discovery been propounded in this case? Did the client receive a certified copy of their final order?
So much of what we do as attorneys is trying to ensure that nothing falls through the cracks in a given case. It can be exhausting. Luckily, legal-specific technology now exists to help you automate these tasks so that you can focus on your cases and not whether that Answer got filed in the Simpson matter.
Join Jordan Turk, practicing attorney and Smokeball legal technology advisor, for this free CLE webinar. She'll share how you can automate workflows in your firms and give you tips on how to make your practice more efficient.
In this free CLE webinar, you’ll learn:

• How to eliminate manual processes and implement standard workflows for your cases
• Sample workflow templates from intake to initial pleadings, to discovery, to closing out a file
• How to reduce human error and eliminate repetitive tasks with automation.

Title:

Reclaim Your Day with Automated Law Firm Workflows
Date/Time:
Thursday, April 13, 2023
1 PM CT • 11 AM PT • 2 PM ET
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Speaker:
Jordan Turk, practicing attorney and Smokeball legal technology advisor.
Credit:
Approved for CLE credit in Illinois, Texas, Tennessee, Georgia, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Missouri, Indiana, Oregon, and Florida and are pending approval in the jurisdiction of California; additional CLE certification details available during the webinar.
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Smokeball

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February 2: Elevate Your Client Intake: Twelve Ways to Improve Your Process

Clients are the soul of every law practice. And arguably, the intake process to procure those clients is the most critical part of managing a firm. A good intake process can mean the difference between a client signing a fee agreement and a client walking out the door, absent retainer payment.
The initial client consultation sets the tone for the entire case, so you need to be certain that you are starting the relationship off on the right foot, every time. This CLE webinar will give you tips and strategies to completely upgrade each and every step of your intake process, from conflict checks to the signing of fee agreements--and payment of the retainer.
Join Jordan Turk, practicing attorney and Smokeball legal technology advisor, for this free CLE webinar. She'll share how you can streamline your intake processes, get more money in the door, and improve client perception of your office. Little tweaks can make a huge difference!
In this free CLE webinar, you’ll learn:

• Where and how to automate your client intake process
• Twelve tips and strategies to improve your intake process, many of which you can implement immediately in your law firm
• How to painlessly collect consultation fees, and reduce or eliminate the risk of non-payment
• What unique provisions you should consider adding into your fee agreements.

Title:

Elevate Your Client Intake: Twelve Ways to Improve Your Process
Date/Time:
Thursday, February 2, 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. 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.
Credit:
We have been approved for CLE credit in Illinois, Texas, Tennessee, Georgia, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Ohio, Oregon and Florida and are pending approval in the jurisdiction of California. We will have additional CLE certification details available during the webinar.
By:
Smokeball

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March 9: Cybersecurity for Law Firms: How to Minimize Risk and Protect Your Office

Like it or not, law firms are especially vulnerable to cyber threats and unintended disclosure of sensitive client information. From inventories that contain financial accounts to damaging discovery responses, lawyers become gatekeepers of information that could destroy lives if revealed to the public.
Law firms often fail to make appropriate investments in cybersecurity, which leaves them vulnerable to attacks. According to ABA's Cybersecurity Report, 27% of law firms have previously experienced a security breach.
Join Jordan Turk, practicing attorney and Smokeball legal technology advisor, for this free CLE webinar. She'll share cybersecurity nightmares, as well as give you tips to mitigate your risk and keep you compliant with your state bar.
In this free CLE webinar, you’ll learn:

• About your duty to protect client information, including responsibilities imposed under HIPAA
• The main cybersecurity risks to average law
• Tips and strategies to guard your firm against cybersecurity breaches.

Title:

Cybersecurity for Law Firms: How to Minimize Risk and Protect Your Office
Date/Time:
Thursday, March 9, 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. 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.
Credit:
The live presentation of this webinar is eligible for 1.0 CLE Credit by attendees who viewed this event for 60 minutes in Illinois, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Utah, Nevada, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Washington, Tennessee, Oregon and any US state that accepts self-apply or reciprocity with these states
By:
Smokeball

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January 10: Trust Yourself with Trust Accounting

Penalties for trust account violations are some of the most common sanctions assessed against attorneys by their state bar. Violating your state bar's trust accounting rules can also subject you to disbarment, civil damages, and criminal charges. Protect yourself (and your firm) by building a strong understanding of the rules and ethical obligations surrounding trust accounts.
Join Jordan Turk, attorney and Smokeball legal technology advisor, for this free CLE webinar. She'll share trust accounting war stories, as well as how to properly manage your trust accounting to stay compliant with your state bar.
In this free CLE webinar, you’ll learn:

• The common ethical issues that exist around trust accounting, and how to properly safeguard your clients and third-party property
• Best practices for maintaining control of your firm's finances
• When unearned fees paid up front can be deposited directly into your operating account (and whether this is advisbale)
• Strategies to resolve conflicting claims when disputes arise.

Title:

Trust Yourself with Trust Accounting
Date/Time:
Tuesday, January 10, 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. 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.
Credit:
To qualify: The live presentation of this webinar is eligible for 1.0 CLE Credit by attendees who viewed this event for 60 minutes in Illinois, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Utah, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Ohio Minnesota, Missouri, Pennsylvania and any US state that accepts self-apply or reciprocity with these states
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Smokeball

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March 15: Groundbreaking Video Technology: From Advanced Web Cams to Detecting Deep Fakes

The use of audiovisual technology is on the rise, including in litigation. With the increased adoption of remote depositions, video capture of testimony and associated exhibits, litigators can leverage AV evidence more effectively in their cases. From gathering video evidence, to creating clips for trial, this session will explore the latest, cutting-edge video technology available.
The presentation qualifies for One (1) hour of General MCLE credit.
In this seminar we will review:

• Advanced Web Cameras for Virtual Proceedings
• Creating Video Annotations
• 360° Video Site Visits
• Virtual Reality Site Visits
• Deep Fake Detection
• Creating Video Clips for Trial

This seminar is in high-demand and the number of seats is limited. Register and reserve your seat today!
Title:
Groundbreaking Video Technology: From Advanced Web Cams to Detecting Deep Fakes
Date/Time:
Wednesday, March 15, 2023

11am PT / 12pm MT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET
This seminar is in high-demand and the number of seats is limited. Register and reserve your seat today!
Credit:
One (1) hour of General MCLE credit.

• This course has been approved in the following states: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida.
• This webinar is pending approval in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin (In Wisconsin, pending approval 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.

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Veritext

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December 15: Expect the Unexpected: Disaster Planning and Recovery for Your Law Firm

Your law firm can't always anticipate a disaster - but you can prepare your response well in advance. Protect your firm against natural or manmade disasters, from hurricanes to office fires, by planning ahead.
This CLE webinar is designed to help lawyers prepare for a disaster, execute a plan of action in the moment and resume practicing as quickly as possible. "Disaster" isn't limited to freak weather events; lawyers need to also be prepared for unexpected illnesses or health crises, as well as cyber-attacks and data breaches.
Join Jordan Turk, attorney and Smokeball legal technology advisor, for this free CLE webinar. She'll share how you can best prepare and respond to disasters, with an emphasis on upholding your ethical obligations to your clients and to your firm.
In this free CLE webinar, you’ll learn:

• Ethical issues surrounding natural and manmade disasters
• How to properly protect confidential information during unexpected events
• Best practices for restoring and rebuilding your workspace
• Tips for mitigating the impact of future disasters.

Title:

Expect the Unexpected: Disaster Planning and Recovery for Your Law Firm
Date/Time:
Thursday, December 15, 2022 | 1 PM CT • 11 AM PT • 2 PM ET
Webinar - Register Now!
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. 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.
Credit:
The live presentation of this webinar approved for CLE credit in Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Missouri, Oregon, Ohio and Florida and are pending approval in the jurisdiction of California. We will have additional CLE certification details available during the webinar.
By:
Smokeball

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November 15: Embrace the Robots: Automate Law Firm Tasks + Grow Your Practice

Non-billable tasks are necessary - but they shouldn't occupy your every waking hour (or the firm's profit margins). That's where automation comes in.
Automation is a term that has been overused and may sound intimidating, but in reality, it's simple - automation means specialized technology to quickly complete common legal tasks. For instance, Find & Replace in Word is a great function, but it's not designed to rapidly and expertly update documents. Legal document automation is meant for just that purpose.
Join Smokeball's dynamic duo - Jordan Turk, attorney and Smokeball legal technology advisor, and Chelsey Lambert, author and Smokeball VP of special projects - for this free CLE webinar. They'll share how automation helps you streamline repetitive law firm tasks and focus on high-impact work that grows your business.
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.

Title:

Embrace the Robots: Automate Law Firm Tasks + Grow Your Practice
Date/Time:
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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.
Chelsey Lambert, Author and VP of Smokeball Special Projects: A passionate marketing and business development specialist Chelsey has dedicated her career to serving legal technology providers. Her over fourteen-year tenure includes an impressive record of executing programs as a leader in sales, marketing, operations and product development. During which times, she also served as a Practice Management Advisor for the Chicago Bar Association, authored the 2017 Legal technology Buyers Guide, Co-Authored the Legal Operations Field Guide series while garnering praise as a nationally renowned legal technology speaker and ABA TECHSHOW faculty member.
To accelerate growth within the legal vertical, Chelsey Lambert joined forces with her Legal Tech Media Group (LTMG) Co-Founder, Cathy Kenton. Her focus as a Chief Tactical Officer is to oversee the successful execution of all marketing and sales projects for clients. An Enterprise HubSpot Marketing and Sales Certified Agency Professional for her experience implementing automation, workflows and sales optimization programs delivers consistent results and ROI for LTMG clients.
Credit:
The live presentation of this webinar is eligible for 1.0 CLE Credit in Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and Florida and are pending approval in the jurisdiction of California. We will have additional CLE certification details available during the webinar.
By:
Smokeball

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October 20: Owning Your Success: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in the Legal Field

You've practiced law for years - maybe even decades. You understand the ins and outs of attorney-client relationships, can file a brief in your sleep, and know the intricacies of every hearsay exception. To put it simply, you know how to play the legal game.
So why do you sometimes feel like you're not good enough?
Imposter syndrome - doubting your own abilities and success - strikes even the most seasoned attorneys. Left unchecked, imposter syndrome can lead to anxiety, depression, and even alter your ability to practice law.
Join attorney-turned-therapist Chelsy Castro, for a free Smokeball CLE* on how to tackle imposter syndrome and learn to value your own achievements.
In this free webinar, you’ll learn:

• Warning signs of imposter syndrome
• Imposter syndrome's connections to depression and anxiety
• The ethical implications of unmanaged imposter syndrome, anxiety and/or depression in the legal profession
• Tools and techniques to both overcome your own imposter syndrome and help other firm members take on and overcome their struggles.

Title:

Owning Your Success: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in the Legal Field
with Chelsy Castro, JD, MA, MSW, LCSW
Date/Time:
Thursday, October 20, 2022
1 P.M. CT / 11 A.M. PT / 2 P.M. ET
Webinar - Register Now!
Speaker:
Chelsy Castro, JD, MA, MSW, LCSW is CEO and Founder of Castro Jacobs Psychotherapy and Consulting (CJPC), a firm specializing in lawyer well-being. An attorney turned psychotherapist and career strategist, Chelsy counsels individuals and the organizations they work for on hot to achieve their goals in healthy and productive ways. Chelsy's publications and trainings focus on science-based skills and strategies for improving performance and increasing well-being in high-pressure professions.
After practicing law as a multilingual attorney in the field of international regulatory compliance, Chelsy later earned her clinical degree at the University of Chicago and shifted her focus to lawyer well-being. Prior to launching CJPC, Chelsy designed, developed, and managed clinical programs for the legal profession, and provided evidence-based psychotherapy and training for lawyers, judges, and law students.
Credit:
The live presentation of this webinar has been approved for CLE credit in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas, Georgia, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Minnesota and Florida and are pending approval in the jurisdiction of California. Additional CLE certification details available during the webinar.
By:
Smokeball

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September 29: Rethinking Law Firm Culture and Hiring After the Great Resignation

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After the Great Resignation of 2021, it's still a job-seeker's market - even at law firms. While most legal professionals working at small and boutique law firms don't expect record breaking salaries and bonuses offered by Am Law 100 firms, they're making their voices heard in other arenas, pushing for hybrid schedules and work-life balance.
So, what makes your law firm stand out to candidates in 2022, 2023 and beyond? And how can you retain your team by building a supportive structure and culture?
Join Jordan Turk, practicing attorney and Smokeball legal technology adviser, for this free CLE webinar. She'll share how technology and modern work practices help law firms evolve to meet this unprecedented moment in law firm hiring and culture.
In this free CLE webinar, you’ll learn:

• The ethics of law firm recruiting, interviewing and hiring
• How expectations around work have changed for the legal profession
• How law firm can hire their top choice for a role - every time
• The effects of specific technology on firm culture.

Title:

Rethinking Law Firm Culture and Hiring After the Great Resignation
Date/Time:
Thursday, September 29, 2022
1 PM CT • 11 AM PT • 2 PM ET
Webinar - Register Now!
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. 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.
Credit:
The live presentation of this webinar is eligible for 1.0 CLE Credit by attendees who viewed this event for 60 minutes in Illinois, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Utah, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Washington, Minnesota and any US state that accepts self-apply or reciprocity with these states
By:
Smokeball

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July 26: Run Your Best Hybrid Law Firm: How to Get Ahead in 2022

In January 2020, few attorneys and firm owners imagined working at a full- or- part-time remote law firm. Today, a hybrid law firm has become a long-term expectation, rather than an exception.
But this flexibility comes with a new set of challenges. How can partners ensure attorneys and staff remain productive and produce consistent work? What's the best way to structure a hybrid law firm? And how can firm leadership promote a supportive culture and high employee retention?
Join Ruchie Chadha, president of Smokeball, and David Williams, owner of Williams & Williams, for this free CLE webinar. Gain valuable logistical tips, whether you're just starting a new law practice or improving hybrid work practices at your existing firm.
In this free CLE webinar you'll learn:

• How to set up a successful hybrid law firm - and the benefits of doing so
• What technology to use to operate your law firm efficiently and compliantly
• The tactics firm leaders are using to support client retention and a healthy hybrid culture.

Title:

Run Your Best Hybrid Law Firm: How to Get Ahead in 2022
Date/Time:
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
1 P.M. CT / 11 A.M PT / 2 P.M. ET
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Speaker:
David Williams focuses his practice on civil litigation. He is admitted to practice law in South Carolina, the District Court of South Carolina, and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. David received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics with an emphasis in Computer Science and Information Management and a minor in Government from Wofford College. He is AV rated, a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, Super Lawyers Rising Star, and America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators.
Credit:
The live presentation of this webinar is eligible for 1.0 CLE credit by attendees who viewed this event for 60 minutes in Illinois, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Utah, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Washington and any US state that accepts self-apply or reciprocity with these states; pending approval in the jurisdictions of California, Illinois, Florida, Minnesota, Utah, Georgia, Washington and Texas. Additional CLE certification details available during the webinar.
By:
Smokeball

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August 30: Emotional Intelligence: A Lawyer's Guide to Improving Well-being in the Workplace and Beyond

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) - the ability to understand and manage your own and others' emotions - plays a significant role in the success and satisfaction of individuals. Yet within the legal professions, EQ skills are not often discussed or learned. Due to the high-stress, relationship-based nature of legal work though, it's extremely important that legal professionals take the time to develop high EQ.
Join this free webinar with lawyer-turned-psychotherapist Chelsy Castro and learn how to increase your EQ. With her help, you'll cultivate skills that improve your communication, enhance your relationships and equip you to be more effective, compassionate leader at your law firm.
In this free CLE webinar, you’ll learn:

• What Emotional Intelligence is and why it matters
• The role of Emotional Intelligence in the context of the legal profession
• How to identify opportunities for practicing skills that increase Emotional Intelligence
• Tools and techniques to increase your Emotional Intelligence.

Title:

Emotional Intelligence: A Lawyer's Guide to Improving Well-being in the Workplace and Beyond
Date/Time:
Thursday, August 30, 2022

1 P.M. CT / 11 A.M PT / 2 P.M. ET 

Free Continuing Legal Action Webinar - Register Now!
Speaker:
Chelsy Castro, JD, MA, MSW, LCSW, is CEO and Founder of Castro Jacobs Psychotherapy and Consulting (CJPC), a firm specializing in lawyer well-being. An attorney turned psychotherapist and career strategist, Chelsy counsels individuals and the organizations they work for on how to achieve their goals in healthy and productive ways. Chelsy’s publications and trainings focus on science-based skills and strategies for improving performance and increasing well-being in high-pressure professions.
After practicing law as a multilingual attorney in the field of international regulatory compliance, Chelsy later earned her clinical degree at the University of Chicago and shifted her focus to lawyer well-being. Prior to launching CJPC, Chelsy designed, developed, and managed clinical programs for the legal profession, and provided evidence-based psychotherapy and training for lawyers, judges, and law students.
Credit:
The live presentation of this webinar is eligible for 1.0 CLE Credit by attendees who viewed this event for 60 minutes in Illinois, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Utah, Nevada, Washington, Minnesota and any US state that accepts self-apply or reciprocity with these states
By:
Smokeball

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June 30: How to Market Your Law Firm Ethically and Effectively

Lawyers face a delicate balance between growing their law firm and complying with ethical obligations related to marketing and advertising. This holds especially true as the world conducts more business through automated, online methods, and law firms seek out clients through digital channels. Gain a 360-view of the tools your firm can use to boost its online prowess in this free webinar.
Join Mark Homer, CEO of law firm marketing agency Get Noticed Get Found, for this free CLE webinar, where he will reveal the best ways to market your firm without violating the professional rules of conduct.
In this free CLE webinar you'll learn:

• How to ethically and effectively utilize your law firm website, Google, and social media
• The top ethical issues surrounding reviews and solicitation
• The do's and don'ts of content marketing and comparative speech including client confidentiality and disclaimer violations.

Title: 

How to Market Your Law Firm Ethically and Effectively
Date/Time:
Thursday, June 30, 2022
1 P.M. CT / 11 A.M PT / 2 P.M. ET
Webinar - Register Now!
Speaker:
Mark Homer - As founder and CEO of law firm marketing agency Get Noticed Get Found, Mark brings over twenty-five years of experience in marketing and technology to help lawyers grow their law firm business. He leads an amazing team that delivers effective results to clients with a focus on matching marketing strategies to a law firm’s business goals. Through his best-selling book, “Online Law Practice Strategies”, co-Host of the Podcast “Your Law Firm is a Business – Take it to the Next Level”, speaking, and online videos, Mark’s goal is to help law firms of all sizes whether they are a client or not.
Mark has been at the intersection of online technology and marketing since he built some of the first ever corporate websites in 1995 while at IBM. He furthered his online marketing experience with leadership roles at venture backed startups and as a co-founder of the marketing technology leader eshots, inc. He gained his experience in the legal industry from his time in Product Marketing for iManage.
Mark has delivered presentations on digital marketing, company culture, and leadership to business owners of all kinds around the world, from small business owners to executive partners of Fortune 500 companies. When not managing the day-to-day operations at GNGF, Mark can usually be found watching superhero or sci-fi movies with his two teenage boys and very patient wife.
Credit:
We have been approved for CLE credit in Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Nevada, Utah, Pennsylvania, Florida, Minnesota, Washington and are pending approval in the jurisdiction of California. We will have additional CLE certification details available during the webinar.
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This webinar is presented by Smokeball legal practice management software. Click here to learn how Smokeball can improve your firm's performance. Learn more about the speaker below: Smokeball

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May 26: Mindfulness Beyond Stress Management: A ‘How To’ for the Skeptical Lawyer

Mindfulness is typically a misunderstood practice within the legal profession and is often dismissed as a fad or impractical. Strip away the trendiness, however, and legal professionals will find that implementing mindfulness into their everyday work can yield valuable results not only personally, but also professionally.
Join lawyer-turned-psychotherapist Chelsy Castro for this free CLE webinar. Learn how legal professionals can benefit from a mindfulness practice, and gain valuable, science-based advice for incorporating mindfulness into your everyday routine.
In this free CLE webinar, you’ll learn:

• What mindfulness is, and why it matters to lawyers' mental health
• How to identify anxiety and depression in lawyers (with symptoms and behavioral examples)
• The ethical implications of unmanaged anxiety and depression in lawyers, and why mindfulness is a critical skill for attorney work product and wellbeing
• How To: Four science-backed realistic mindfulness practices lawyers can do every day.

Title:

Mindfulness Beyond Stress Management: A ‘How To’ for the Skeptical Lawyer
Date/Time:
Thursday, May 26, 2022
1 P.M. CT / 11 A.M PT / 2 P.M. ET
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Speaker:
with Chelsy Castro, JD, MA, MSW, LCSW Chelsy Castro is CEO and Founder of Castro Jacobs Psychotherapy and Consulting (CJPC), a firm specializing in lawyer well-being. An attorney turned psychotherapist and performance coach, Chelsy counsels individuals, small groups, and the organizations they work for on how to achieve their goals in healthy and productive ways. Chelsy’s publications and trainings focus on science-based skills and strategies for improving performance and increasing well-being in high-pressure professions. After practicing law as a multilingual attorney in the field of international regulatory compliance, Chelsy later earned her clinical degree at the University of Chicago and shifted her focus to lawyer well-being. Prior to launching CJPC, Chelsy designed, developed, and managed clinical programs for the legal profession, and provided evidence-based psychotherapy and training for lawyers, judges, and law students.
Credit:
The live presentation of this webinar is eligible for 1.0 CLE Credit by attendees who viewed this event for 60 minutes in Illinois, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Utah, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Washington and any US state that accepts self-apply or reciprocity with these states
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Smokeball

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April 27: How to Improve Efficiency and Productivity to Grow Your Law Firm

Running a small law firm is no easy feat – there are constant concerns about bringing in revenue, organizing client documents and files, hiring and more. Thankfully, legal technology tools can help law firms not only serve their clients better and more consistently, but also automate and streamline many processes to drive more revenue for their firm.
Join Emma Raimi-Zlatic, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Events at Smokeball, for this free CLE session. You’ll gain the tips and tools your firm needs — this year and beyond — to achieve greater success and productivity.
In this free CLE webinar, you’ll learn:

• How document automation, practice management, workflow automation and e-filing technology benefit law firms
• The importance of using legal technology to create quality assurance measures
• How technology can assist firms with fulfilling their ethical obligations while also keeping them efficient and profitable
• Tools and processes to help firms increase productivity and grow revenue.

Title:

How to Improve Efficiency and Productivity to Grow Your Law Firm
Date/Time:
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
2 P.M. ET / 1 P.M. CT / Noon MT / 11 A.M PT 

Webinar - Register Now!
Speaker:
Emma Raimi-Zlatic is the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Events at Smokeball, the leading legal practice management software for small law firms. Having had nearly a decade of experience in tech and the legal field, she distinctly understands the needs of legal professionals and has spoken on many occasions about law firm growth, legal technology, and cybersecurity. As a JD herself who previously founded her own attorney recruiting company and has worked in legal technology for 4+ years, she is passionate about helping firms grow from the ground up. Before Smokeball she also worked at an international trusts & estates law firm, as well as for startups in Silicon Valley. She resides in Los Angeles, and can be reached on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/emmarz/.
Credit:
The live presentation of this webinar is eligible for 1.0 CLE Credit by attendees who viewed this event for 60 minutes in Illinois, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Utah, Nevada and any US state that accepts self-apply or reciprocity with these states
By:
Smokeball

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November 2019: International Trade and National Security Policy: 2019 Update

Although often discussed as separate considerations, international trade matters and national security policy naturally intersect, sometimes in unexpected ways for trade law practitioners. This has been particularly true during the Trump Administration. This program, taught by Laura Fraedrich and Lindsey Nelson of Jones Day, will explore the various considerations that tie together international trade and national security policy, with a focus on economic sanctions and recent developments under the current administration.
The course will also review recent changes to the review of foreign direct investment by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and the Defense Security Service. Finally, the program will cover recent developments in tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration, particularly those relating to imports from China.
Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the interplay between international trade and national security
• Identify current trends and policies, and recent developments in these areas
• Analyze best practices for dealing with recent tariffs

Title:
International Trade and National Security Policy: 2019 Update
By:Above the Law + Lawline
Speakers:

• For more than 20 years, Laura Fraedrich of Jones Day has been helping clients achieve their goals in complex international trade matters, including CFIUS, economic sanctions, export control, customs, and trade remedy matters. Clients in the energy, semiconductor, telecommunications, aerospace and defense, and transportation sectors have relied on Laura to handle their CFIUS filings.
• Lindsey Nelson of Jones Day focuses her practice on advising clients regarding compliance with government regulations, with a particular concentration on compliance with international trade regulations. She represents individuals and public and private entities in all aspects of counseling and internal investigations, as well as in civil and criminal investigations and prosecutions. Lindsey assists companies and organizations with compliance with the U.S. export controls, including the sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Such compliance activities include determining and obtaining proper licenses, conducting internal investigations, and advocating for clients in disclosures to and negotiations with relevant government agencies. Lindsey has significant experience drafting documents necessary for export control compliance and enforcement activities, including voluntary self-disclosures and responses to government inquiries, commodity jurisdiction requests, commodity classification requests, license applications, and compliance manuals. She also conducts training programs for clients on export control compliance. Lindsey has also represented government contractors in False Claims Act matters, including qui tam litigation, and other government contract regulatory matters. She also has experience advising clients with regard to other facets of international laws and regulations administered by the U.S. government, including compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).

Credit:

• Alabama (self-apply)
• Alaska
• Arizona 
• Arkansas
• California
• Colorado (self-apply)
• Connecticut
• Delaware (self-apply)
• Florida (self-apply) 
• Georgia
• Hawaii 
• Idaho (self-apply)
• Illinois 
• Indiana (self-apply)
• Iowa (self-apply)
• Kentucky (self-apply)
• Louisiana (self-apply)
• Maine (self-apply)
• Minnesota 
• Missouri 
• Montana (self-apply)
• Nebraska
• Nevada (self-apply)
• New Hampshire (self-apply)
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina 
• North Dakota (self-apply)
• Oklahoma (self-apply)
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania 
• South Carolina (self-apply) 
• Texas 
• US Virgin Islands (self-apply)
• Utah (self-apply)
• Virginia (self-apply)
• Washington 
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin (self-apply)
• Wyoming (self-apply)
• Other Jurisdictions: Check with your credit-granting authority; you might be able to self-apply.

Cost:

Free through the month of November 2019.

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September 12: Administered v. Ad Hoc Arbitration: Procedural Dilemmas for the Arbitrator in Complex Cases

Please join Practical Law for this free webinar in which a panel of arbitration experts use a series of hypotheticals to illustrate the differences in how arbitrators address thorny procedural issues in administered and non-administered (ad hoc) arbitrations. The topics include:

• Resolving challenges to the seating of an arbitrator
• Arbitrator assisting with settlement
• Consolidation of arbitration proceedings involving related issues and parties
• Non-payment of arbitrator compensation by one or more parties
• Resolving challenges to a party's privilege assertions
• The admission of insufficient evidence before the issuance of the award

Title:
Administered v. Ad Hoc Arbitration: Procedural Dilemmas for the Arbitrator in Complex Cases
When/Where:
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
2:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. EDT
Webcast - Register Now!
Credit:
This Practical Law webinar is anticipated to receive 75 minutes of CLE credit in multiple states. CLE credit will not be offered in the following states: KY, IA, NM, and UT.
For other jurisdictions, see your credit-approving organization.
Speakers:

• Richard H. Silberberg, Dorsey & Whitney LLP, Partner and Co-Chair of the International Arbitration & Litigation Group and President, College of Commercial Arbitrators
• Jeffrey T. Zaino, American Arbitration Association, Vice President - Commercial Division
• Moderator: Victoria Kummer, Practical Law, Senior Legal Editor International Arbitration

By:
Thomson Reuters
Practical Law provides practical, up-to-date resources across all major practice areas to help lawyers in law firms and in-house legal departments get up to speed quickly, save time and protect the bottom line.

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April 10/Salt Lake City: Legislative Update

Title:
Legislative Update
When/Where:
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Utah State Bar

Salt Lake City, UT
Register ONLINE or email RSVP tosections@utahbar.org. You can also register by faxing 801-531-0660 by April 9th.
Speaker:
John T. Nielsen
By:
Utah State Bar Paralegal Division
Credit:
1 Hr. CLE
More:
http://www.utahbar.org/cle/events/html/section_luncheons.html

March 20/Salt Lake City: The Iceberg Effect in Mediation: What is Hidden from View?

While mediating, we often encounter parts of participants' personalities, lives, and cultures that are not readily accessible by looking at them or even through initial relationship building. And, despite our well-crafted questions or our desire for genuine conversation, it is only the organic and dynamic nature of the negotiation process that reveals to us the considerations of dealing with parties that are hidden from view. How do we handle these conversational icebergs and how can they help us, rather than sink us, in mediation?
Title:
The Iceberg Effect in Mediation: What is Hidden from View?
When/Where:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Utah State Bar

Salt Lake City, UT
Register online or email RSVP to sections@utahbar.org
Speaker:
Michelle M. Oldroyd, Attorney, Mediator, and Professor of Law, S.J. Quinney College of Law
By:
Utah State Bar Dispute Resolution Section
Credit:
1 Hr. CLE
More:
http://www.utahbar.org/cle/events/html/section_luncheons.html

March 20/Salt Lake City: Legal Requirements For Representing Persons With Disabilities #MCLE

Title:
Legal Requirements For Representing Persons With Disabilities

When/Where:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Utah State Bar

Salt Lake City, UT
Register online or email RSVP to sections@utahbar.org
Speaker:
Jared M. Allebest
By:
Utah State Bar Young Laywers Division
Credit:
1 Hr. CLE
More:
http://www.utahbar.org/cle/events/html/section_luncheons.html

March 19/Salt Lake City: Public Land Energy in the Obama Era - the Good, The Bad, and the Ugly #MCLE

Pre-registration for this event is not required. A sign-in will be present at the event for those wanting CLE credit. Please make sure you sign the list and pick up a CLE certificate.
Title:
Public Land Energy in the Obama Era - the Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
When/Where:
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
12:15pm - 1:30pm
Moot Courtroom
S.J. Quinney College of Law
Univesity of Utah
332 South 1400 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Speaker:
Rebecca Watson, Welborn Sullivan Meck & Tooley
By:

• Utah State Bar ENREL Section
• University of Utah Wallace Stegner Center

Credit:
1 Hr. CLE
More:
http://www.utahbar.org/cle/events/html/section_luncheons.html