Free CLE Webinars

September 2025 Free CLE

September 2:

* Breached! Cybersecurity 101. By LexisNexis.

September 4: 

* Brief Relief: Using AI to Streamline Summary Judgment Practice. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* Why Agents Need To Know How Mortgages Are Made. By CES.

September 5:

* Trends to Watch in Energy Law. By LexisNexis.

September 8:

* Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions. By LexisNexis.

September 10:

* Patent Prosecution: Practice, Strategy & Analytics. By LexisNexis.

* Sealing the Deal: Maximizing the Enforceability of Mediation Settlements. By National Conflict Resolution Center.

September 16: 

* Cyber Law and Cybersecurity Insurance 101. By LexisNexis.

* Shielding the Carer: Understanding and Managing Secondary Trauma in the Legal Profession. By Minnesota State Law Library.

* Microsoft Outlook for Legal Professionals. By Smokeball.

September 17:

* AI Prompt Playbook: Sharpening AI Queries for Secure, Strategic and Strong Legal Research. By Veritext.

* Estoppel 101: What is Estoppel and How Do We Avoid It?. By Cozen O'Connor.

September 18:
* DJ Wars: Spinning the Hits & Misses of Insurance Declaratory Judgment Actions. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

September 19: 

* Bad Dog Part 2: The World According to Flanders. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* Diving Deeper into Legal Research Potential: Advanced Online Legal Research Concepts. By LexisNexis.

September 23:

* Diving Deeper into Legal Research Potential: Advanced Online Legal Research Concepts. By LexisNexis.

September 24:

* Social Media in the Workplace: What could possibly go wrong?. By LexisNexis.

* Analytics & Ethics for Civil Litigation. By LexisNexis.

* A 2025 Refresher on Healthcare Liens in Personal Injury and Mass Tort Litigation. By Perrin.

September 25:

* Construction Cost Estimating in a Turbulent World. By Pete Fowler Construction Services.

* Investigative Strategies in Complex Abuse and Trafficking Cases. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* Microsoft Excel for Legal Professionals. By Smokeball.

September 26:

* Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals. By LexisNexis.

* Workplace Woes: Using ADR to Avoid Courtroom Battles. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions. By LexisNexis.

September 29:

* Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions. By LexisNexis.

September 30:
* CPLR 2106: Swear Less, Win More!. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

October 2025 Free CLE

October 3:

* Artificial Intelligence in the Energy Sector. By LexisNexis.

October 8:

* A Handy Primer on Drafting and Updating Employee Handbooks. By LexisNexis.

October 15: 

* Social Media: Discovery, Ethics, Evidence & Sanctions. By Veritext.

* Cyber Law and Cybersecurity Insurance 101. By LexisNexis.

October 16-30:

* 2025 Annual Update (New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers Series). By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

** October 16: Municipal Liability.

** October 16: No Fault.

** October 17: Medical Malpractice.

** October 21: Damages.

** October 21: Insurance Law.

** October 23: Disclosure.

** October 23: Evidence.

** October 28: Premises Liability.

** October 28: Update - Labor Law.

** October 30: Annual Update - Product Liability.

** October 30:  Annual Update - Ethics.

October 22:

* Due Diligence in Intellectual Property Transactions. By LexisNexis.

October 23: 

* AI and the Practice of Law. By Minnesota State Law Library.

October 30:

* Expert Testimony: Preparation and Delivery for Deposition, Arbitration, and Trial. By Pete Fowler Construction Services.

November 2025 Free CLE

November 6:

* Winning Cases, Losing Yourself?: Rethinking Success and Well-Being. By National Conflict Resolution Center.

November 12:

* After the Verdict – The Essentials of NY Judgment Enforcement. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

November 13:

* The Role of Civility in Negotiations: Engaging in Collaborative Discussions and Dealing with the Challenges of Inflexible Negotiators. By National Conflict Resolution Center.

* Home Economics: The Value of Family Services. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

November 14:

* Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers: Ethical Concerns and Best Practices. By LexisNexis.

November 18:

* Birthright Citizenship: A Candid Assessment of Wong Kim Ark and Its Modern-Day Implications. By Fordham Law School.

November 19: 

* Complex Cases Simplified: Gaining Logistical Control from Calendaring to Courtroom. By Veritext.

* Mediation Station: Making ADR Your Next Stop. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* Artificial Intelligence in Employment: Emerging Laws and Compliance Requirements. By LexisNexis.

* HIPAA - Understanding Enforcement, Penalties & Research Strategies. By LexisNexis.

November 20:

* Introduction to Construction Contract Claim. By Pete Fowler Construction Services.

November 25:

* Protected or Concealed? A Review Quality Assurance Privilege in NY. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

December 2025 Free CLE

December 2:

* The Sidewalks of New York: Trip, Slip and Fall Cases in the Five Boroughs. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

December 3:

* Ghosts of Coverage Past: Benefit Issues in PI Actions. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

December 4:

* The Algorithm Will See You Now: AI & Other Major Changes in Employment Law. By National Conflict Resolution Center.

December 10:

* Search Smarter, Not Harder: Digital Research Hacks for Real Lawyers. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* Cybersecurity: An Attorney's Ethical Duty. By LexisNexis.

December 11:

* Strategies for Handling High-Conflict Probate Mediations. By National Conflict Resolution Center.

December 12:

* Analytics & Ethics for Civil Litigation. By LexisNexis.

December 18:

* Desktop Reviews for Building Claims Webinar. By Pete Fowler Construction Services.

That's it for now! Share this information freely, send me any updates, and best of luck to you and yours in the year upcoming - REW.

P.S. If you're in Texas, subscribe to Abdul Faraki's Free CLE for Texas Lawyers.

P.P.S. If you're not in Texas, why not create a Free CLE for Your State website? Very likely you know your state better than I do! If you have technical questions, let me know and we'll chat!

September 2: Breached! Cybersecurity 101

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

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

 During this 60-minute CLE session, we will cover 

(1) the latest security threats in the news and what’s being done to address/remedy them, 

(2) current data breach laws, 

(3) the roles and responsibilities of government agencies, and 

(4) how to prepare a data breach avoidance plan as well as a data breach response plan. 

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the latest cybersecurity threats facing the United States

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of various government agencies

• Describe the legal framework surrounding data breaches

• Analyze how cyber breaches have impacted both government entities and companies worldwide

• Develop both a “data breach avoidance plan” and a “data breach response plan”

Title:
Breached! Cybersecurity 101
Webinar Date+Time:
September 2, 2025
4:15pm - 5:30pm Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Danielle Wayland
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.

By:
LexisNexis

More Information And Registration

August 28: The Straight Truth: Exploring the Science and Litigation Behind Hair Relaxer Claims

Title:

The Straight Truth: Exploring the Science and Litigation Behind Hair Relaxer Claims

Date+Time:
August 28, 2025 1:00-2:00 PM ET

Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speakers:

• Moderator: Mark Eveland, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Verus LLC 
• Tope Leyimu, Esq., Motley Rice LLC 
• Alexandra Pecora, Esq., Goldberg Segalla

CLE Credit:

Complimentary registration comes with CLE credit in one state and will be available in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

By:

Perrin Conferences.

More Information And Registration

August 28: Habitability Claims Webinar

Title:
Habitability Claims Webinar

Description:
Introduction Habitability is the conformance of a residence or abode to the implied warranty of habitability ... It is an implied warranty or contract, meaning it does not have to be an express contract, covenant, or provision of a contract. It is a common law right of a tenant or legal doctrine.” Although there is no concise, statutory definition of the term, there are LOTS of regulations mandating the minimum performance requirements of residential property being rented by owners to tenants.

This presentation is a 1-hour walk through Pete Fowler Construction Services’ (PFCS) Construction Claims Analysis Method applied to Habitability Claims brought by residential tenants against landlords. No two claims are the same, but our analytical method walks us through a professional investigation and analysis, like how the scientific method aids in discovery of the workings of our natural world, regardless of the specifics of the claim.

Date+Time Of Webinar:

Thursday, August 28th, 2025

10:00am Pacific Time
1:00pm ET | 12:00pm CT | 11:00am MT | 10:00am PT

Register Now!

Credits:

1 Credit in California, Nevada, Florida, Texas. NOTE: Many states acknowledge reciprocal credit for courses certified through the Texas Department of Insurance. Be sure to review the guidelines specific to your state, and verify the process for obtaining credit for a course approved with the state of Texas. You may be able to self-apply in other states.

• Speakers: Elgin Hakala, Technical Lead, Pete Fowler Construction
• Paul Kushner, Architect, Pete Fowler Construction
• Lillian Harwell, Esq., Partner, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
• Heidi Inman, Esq., Partner, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
• Cameron Kalunian, Esq., Equity Partner, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

By:

Pete Fowler Construction Services.

More Information And Registration

August 27: Book Banning: The Global Campaign

Title:
Book Banning: The Global Campaign

Description:
This webinar will examine global trends in book censorship and will consider the kinds of books most likely to be censured; the methods used by governments to suppress books; whether censorship is ever justified, and what the responses should be to censorship. We will consider the global censorship of books relative to the First Amendment in the US, as well the rights to freedom of expression that may be raised in other countries under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.

Webinar Date+Time:
August 27, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Speakers:

• Dr. Dennis B. Klein - George Mason University, Teaneck, NJ
• Somaya Selim - Congress of Nation and States, Istanbul, Turkey

By:
Washington State Bar Association; Developed in partnership with the WSBA World Peace Through Law Section /div>
Credits:

• Washington State: Credits:1.50 Other
• Other States: Certificate of attendance provided upon request.

Cost:
Free.

More Information and Registration

August 25: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions

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

After completing this course, you will be able to: 

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

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

3. Discuss Federal, State, and Local Regulations in effect 

4. Discuss the future of AI in employment and a look forward.
Title:
Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions
Webinar Date+Time:
August 25, 2025 8245pm - 4:00pm Eastern Time 

Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Ethan Basham
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

More Information And Registration

August 22: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions

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

After completing this course, you will be able to: 

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

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

3. Discuss Federal, State, and Local Regulations in effect 

4. Discuss the future of AI in employment and a look forward.
Title:
Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions
Webinar Date+Time:
August 22, 2025 8:45am - 10:00am Eastern Time 

Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Ethan Basham
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

More Information And Registration

September 17: Estoppel 101: What is Estoppel and How Do We Avoid It?

This webinar will explore the concept of estoppel and clarify the distinction between the common law doctrines of estoppel and waiver, which are often used interchangeably but are fundamentally very different. The presenters will focus on contractual and equitable estoppel in Illinois, Florida, and Texas, and address ways of avoiding it. The presenters will examine an insurer’s duty to settle and respond to settlement demands and discuss how to defend against a consent judgment when the insurer is providing a defense under a reservation of rights.

Title:
Estoppel 101: What is Estoppel and How Do We Avoid It?
Description:

Webinar Date+Time:

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

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

Speakers:

• Wendy N. Enerson, Regional Manager, Global Insurance Department – Midwest/South, Cozen O'Connor
• Michael Weiss, Associate, Marketing Department, Cozen O'Connor

By:

Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

More Information And Registration

August 21: Evolution of the Role of the Private Investigator in Litigation

This presentation will explore the following topics:
1. The role of the private Investigator in litigation has changed due to:
• Technology
• Privacy laws
• Laws restricting access to records
2. Current trends affecting investigation resources and abilities:
• Internet – democratizing information access
• Information Market
• Artificial Intelligence
• Corporate structure
• Post-COVID
3. Examples of How a PI can Assist Attorneys in Litigation

Title:
Evolution of the Role of the Private Investigator in Litigation
Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, August 21, 2025
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Attendance is Limited - Register Now!
Speaker:
After seven years investigation experience at a small firm specializing in employment, fraud, and legal investigations, Charles Pfister founded his investigation business in 2001. He has extensive experience in criminal and civil investigations. He previously was a journalist and environmental researcher and has published magazine articles and peer-reviewed scientific articles. He also has extensive experience as an educator with urban youth and youth at risk.
By:
The Attorney Action Club is a network of San Francisco Bay Area lawyers who host monthly topical discussions on attorney work life balance and law practice management.
San Francisco Lawyers' Network is a San Francisco based lawyer networking group whose purpose is to increase a lawyer's exposure to their legal community by establishing and maintaining relationships, expanding professional resources and thereby enhancing revenue opportunities. 

Cost:
Free; registration is limited
Credit:
California: 1 MCLE credit; You may be able to self-apply for other jurisdictions.

More Information And Registration 

August 12: AI and Legal Analytics for the Data-Driven Attorney

In the United States alone there are over 11 million case opinions with 350,000 added each year. Despite the vast amount of data, attorneys want more than just a list of results. They want content that is actionable and insightful. This seminar will provide an overview of innovative tools that can help attorneys sift through the masses of information to find trends and patterns. It includes an overview of current trends and technology such as Artificial Intelligence and Analytics and how attorneys are using them to accomplish their everyday tasks more efficiently and effectively including answers to common legal questions, determine motion strategy and develop more persuasive motions.
Title:
AI and Legal Analytics for the Data-Driven Attorney
Webinar Date + Time:
August 12, 2025
12:45pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speakers:
Angela Chmielewski, Esq., Jen Stringfield, Esq.
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

More Information And Registration