Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Free CLE Webinars

April 2026 Free CLE

April 1:
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April 3:
* Entertainment & Sports Law Symposium. By CSU College of Law.
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April 13:
* AI or Absolute Irrelevance — The New Divide in Trial StrategyBy New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
April 14:
April 15:
* The Ethics of Generative AI. By Bloomberg Law.
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April 28:
* Lien on Me: Navigating Medicaid Recoveries Without Losing Your Mind. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
April 29:
April 30:
* Long Island’s New Bench Goes to Bat — Changes Shaping Trial PracticeBy New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

May 2026 Free CLE

May 4:
May 6:
* The Modern Solo & Small Firm Summit (day 1 of 3). By Clio.
May 7:
* Corporate Law Quiz Show. By LexisNexis.
May 12:
May 14:
* CTRL‑ALT‑Defend — Cyber Security Ethics and ComplianceBy New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
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June 2026 Free CLE

June 2:
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June 9:
* Feeling Crispy? Burnout Is an Ethics Problem You Can't IgnoreBy New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
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June 25:
* Researching Experts and Judges By LexisNexis.
Minnesota State Law Library Continuing Legal Education Programs.

July 2026 Free CLE

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August 2026 Free CLE

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April 2: Immigration Enforcement: When Does Lawful Protesting Cross the Line? First and Second Amendment Considerations

Title:
Immigration Enforcement: When Does Lawful Protesting Cross the Line? First and Second Amendment Considerations

Date+Time:
Thursday, April 2, 2026
2:55 PM ET / 1:55 PM CT / 12:55 PM MT / 11:55 AM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Description:
"Can they do that?”
Legal professionals are getting questions - or perhaps they are even wondering themselves - as federal immigration authorities have become more visible, frequent, and forceful presences in local communities.
This one-hour virtual lunch-and-learn session will focus on immigration enforcement and the related question: When does lawful protesting cross the line?
Our panel of all-stars will discuss issues related to First Amendment and Second Amendment rights such as: 
  • What have courts held to be protected forms of protest? 
  • What crosses the line, and does it matter if a protester is carrying a registered firearm? 
  • How can lawyers be Legal Observers in the moment?

If you have questions for the panel, please send them ahead of time to ambassadors@wsba.org. We want to make sure our short time together is jam-packed with the information you need! .

Panelists will also discuss the role of lawyers as Legal Observers, practical guidance for advising community members, and how legal professionals can respond to increased immigration enforcement activity. This session is part of the WSBA Rule of Law Ambassador Program’s ongoing effort to equip legal professionals to counter misinformation, build public trust, and support the rule of law.

Speakers:
  • Moderator: Terra Nevitt, Washington State Bar Association, Seattle, WA
  • LaRond Baker, ACLU of Washington, Seattle, WA
  • Caesar Kalinowski IV, Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle, WA
  • Abbey McMahon, National Lawyers Guild Seattle Chapter, Seattle, WA
By:

Credits:
  • Washington State: 1 Law and Legal Procedure credit.
  • Other States: Certificate of attendance provided upon request.

Saturday, March 28, 2026

April 28: Legal Lunchbox Series: Recognizing Indian Law Issues in State Civil & Criminal Cases

Title:
Legal Lunchbox Series: Recognizing Indian Law Issues in State Civil & Criminal Cases

Date+Time:
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
2:55 PM ET / 1:55 PM CT / 12:55 PM MT / 11:55 AM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Description:
Indian law issues arise more frequently in Washington state courts than many practitioners realize—and they are often dispositive. 
This program equips civil and criminal practitioners with a practical framework for identifying when a case implicates tribal sovereignty, federal Indian and Tribal law, or overlapping state, federal, and tribal jurisdiction. Participants will learn to recognize common triggers such as land status, party status, and Public Law 280 considerations, and will leave with the tools to ask the right threshold questions early to ensure cases proceed in the proper forum.

Speakers:
  • Moderator: Ashley Cummins, Seattle University School of Law, Seattle, WA
  • Bree R. Black Horse, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, Yakima, WA
  • Brenda L. George, Hobbs, Straus, Dean and Walker, LLP, Portland, OR
By:
Washington State Bar Association Legal Lunchbox Series
Presented in collaboration with the WSBA Small Town and Rural (STAR) Council
Sponsored by ALPS
Credits:
  • Washington State: 1.5 Law and Legal Procedure credits.
  • Other States: Certificate of attendance provided upon request.

Friday, March 27, 2026

May 27: Defects, Damages & Defenses: Mastering Product Liability Claims


Description:
This complimentary CLE webinar provides a focused overview of product liability litigation, with an emphasis on identifying defects, assessing damages, and developing effective defense strategies. The program explores how attorneys evaluate product design, warnings, manufacturing issues, and causation theories while preparing claims or defending manufacturers and distributors.

Speakers will address emerging trends in product liability cases, practical considerations for case management, and the evolving standards that shape expert testimony and evidentiary challenges. The session also highlights strategies for coordinating discovery, analyzing complex fact patterns, and navigating multi‑party litigation environments.

Date+Time:
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
1 PM ET / 12 PM CT / 11 AM MT / 10 AM PT
Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!

Speakers:
  • Moderator: Craig A. Roeb, Esq., Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney
  • E. Jennie Barkinskaya, Esq., Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney
  • Christine E. Coverdale, Esq., Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney
  • David A. Napper, Esq., Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney
  • Additional Speaker Coming Soon
CLE Credit:
1 credit hour in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania; Approval Pending: Texas. 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.


Wednesday, March 25, 2026

June 25: Minnesota Supreme Court Attorney Discipline — Inside the Process (with ethics credit)

Title:
Minnesota Supreme Court Attorney Discipline — Inside the Process

Description:
This session offers a rare, behind‑the‑scenes look at how attorney discipline cases reach the Minnesota Supreme Court. While many attorneys see only the published opinions, the full process involves multiple stakeholders, investigative steps, and procedural safeguards that shape each outcome.

With insight from Justice Gordon Moore, III, and leaders from the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility and the private bar, this program will explore:

  • The Minnesota Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction over attorney discipline
  • The roles of investigators, the Director’s Office, and the Court
  • How precedents guide discipline decisions
  • The complaint handling and investigation process
  • How cases move through the discipline system
  • Practical advice for lawyers responding to a complaint

Designed to help attorneys understand an unfamiliar and often stressful process, this session also provides an opportunity to earn last‑minute ethics credit.

Date/Time:
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Noon–1:00 PM CT
1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM MT / 10:00 AM PT
Register Now For This Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!

Speakers:
  • Xingdu (Maggie) Chen (moderator)
  • Honorable Gordon Moore, III, Associate Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court
  • Susan Humiston, Director, Minnesota Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility and Client Security Board
  • Aram Desteian, Shareholder, Bassford Remele
By:
Minnesota State Law Library Continuing Legal Education Programs

CLE Credit:
1 credit hour in Minnesota. 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.

Monday, March 23, 2026

April 23: Artificial Intelligence in the Energy Sector

Description:

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the energy industry in profound ways. Energy companies are utilizing AI and machine learning to optimize energy production, forecast demand, detect equipment failures, and streamline operations.

This CLE provides an overview of how leading energy companies are deploying AI across their operations. It examines use cases such as:

  • Predictive maintenance
  • Automated trading
  • Smart grid management
  • Dynamic pricing algorithms

The program also explores emerging legal issues surrounding AI in the energy domain, including:

  • AI explainability and transparency regulations
  • Liability issues
  • Data privacy concerns
  • Intellectual property rights

Attendees will gain insights into contractual, compliance, and litigation risks associated with AI systems. The course also discusses how attorneys can leverage AI to enhance legal services, including due diligence, discovery, contract review, outcome prediction, and automating routine legal work.

Upon completion of this course, you will:

  • Develop an understanding of how artificial intelligence is being utilized by the energy industry.
  • Gain knowledge of the legal issues surrounding artificial intelligence use.
  • Learn about tools and resources utilizing artificial intelligence to effectively represent your energy clients.

Webinar Date+Time:

Thursday, April 23, 2026
11:45 am – 1:00 pm ET
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!

Speaker:

Aaron Eberle, Esq.

Credit:

1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.

By:

LexisNexis

April 23: What AI Reveals About Emerging Environmental Liability


Description:
Artificial intelligence is transforming how environmental risks are detected, analyzed, and litigated. This complimentary CLE webinar explores how AI tools are uncovering new patterns in exposure, contamination pathways, industrial operations, and regulatory data, revealing liability trends that were previously difficult to identify.

Speakers will examine how AI is reshaping environmental claims, influencing underwriting and risk assessment, and changing the way insurers, scientists, and attorneys evaluate potential losses. The program highlights emerging areas of concern, evolving standards of care, and the technologies driving the next generation of environmental litigation.

Date+Time:
Thursday, April 23, 2026
1 PM–3 PM ET
1 PM ET / 12 PM CT / 11 AM MT / 10 AM PT
Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!

Speakers:
  • Moderator: Hayden Solomon, PG, LSP, President/CEO/Senior Geologist, HETI
  • James Durant, MSPH CIH, Senior Industrial Hygienist, HETI
  • Howard P. Goldberg, Esq., Partner, MG+M The Law Firm
  • Russell Greatorex, CHMM, Senior Environmental Scientist, HETI
  • Robin Kelliher, Group Counsel, USI Insurance Services
  • David Schechter, Claims Focus Group Leader - Environmental, Beazley

CLE Credit:
1 credit hour in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania; Approval Pending: Texas. 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.


Sunday, March 22, 2026

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.

Saturday, March 21, 2026

April 21: Riding the Receivership Wave: Insight from Receivers, Lawyers and the Bench


Title:
Date + Time of Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar:
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
3 PM–4:30 PM CT
4 PM ET / 3 PM CT / 2 PM MT / 1 PM PT
Description:
Receiverships are increasingly used by courts and practitioners as a flexible remedy in distressed and contested matters. This CLE program, moderated by Ryan Murphy, brings together a receiver, experienced bankruptcy counsel, and a judge to examine the legal framework governing receiverships and how they are applied in practice. The discussion will address standards for appointment, the respective roles and responsibilities of receivers and counsel, judicial oversight, and common issues that arise during administration.

Panelists will offer practical insights on advising clients, managing risk, and navigating receivership proceedings, with a focus on lessons learned from recent cases and the evolving expectations of the bench. The program is presented as part of the Nancy C. Dreher Lecture on Bankruptcy Law and Practice, established to honor Judge Dreher’s commitment to excellence, ethical practice, and scholarship.
Speakers:
  • Timothy Becker, Partner, Lighthouse Management Group
  • Eric Johnson, Partner, Spencer Fane LLP
  • Moderator: Ryan Murphy, Shareholder, Fredrikson & Byron P.A.
  • Hon. Christian Sande, Judge, Fourth Judicial District of Minnesota
Credit:
Minnesota: 1.5 standard CLE credits have been requested.
You may be able to self-apply for credit in other jurisdictions.
Sponsored By:
University of Minnesota Law School

May 21: Back to Work Doesn’t Mean Back to Whole — Hidden Lost Earnings in Personal Injury Cases

Title:
Back to Work Doesn’t Mean Back to Whole: Hidden Lost Earnings in Personal Injury Cases

Description:
Returning to work after an injury does not always mean a full financial recovery. Many personal injury cases involve hidden or ongoing economic losses that are easy to overlook. This program explores the types of diminished earnings that persist even when an injured person resumes employment.

Presenters Kris Kucsma and Thomas Papain, Esq. will examine scenarios such as reduced hours, decreased productivity, loss of benefits, career disruption, and long‑term earning impairment. Attendees will learn how to identify, document, and present these often‑missed components of economic damages to ensure clients receive full and fair compensation.

Date And Time:
Thursday, May 21, 2026
1:00 PM–2:00 PM ET
1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM MT / 10:00 AM PT
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!

Speaker:
  • Kris Kucsma
  • Thomas Papain, Esq.
Credit:
1 credit hour in New York. 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:
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.