Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Overview:
Join the Human Rights Center for a special conversation with Morris Tidball‑Binz, United Nations Special Rapporteur on extra‑judicial, summary, or arbitrary executions. He will discuss his mandate’s role in promoting and implementing the Minnesota Protocol on the Investigation of Potentially Unlawful Death, an international “gold standard” for investigating unlawful killings. This program will explore global human rights frameworks, legal standards, and mechanisms for protecting the right to life.
Title:
The Minnesota Protocol: An International “Gold Standard” for Investigating Unlawful Deaths
Date + Time of Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar:
February 18, 2026
12:00–1:30 PM CT
Walter F. Mondale Hall
University of Minnesota Law School
229 19th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55455

External attendees are invited to join via Zoom.

Speakers:
Morris Tidball‑Binz, United Nations Special Rapporteur on extra‑judicial, summary, or arbitrary executions

About the Speaker:
Mr. Tidball‑Binz is a medical doctor specializing in forensic science, human rights, and humanitarian action. Over the past 40 years, he has conducted fact‑finding, technical assessments, and capacity‑building missions in more than 90 countries. His work has advanced the global use of forensic science to investigate and document unlawful killings, enforced disappearances, torture, and detention conditions. He currently holds academic appointments at Monash University, the University of Chicago, the University of Coimbra, and the University of Milano.

Credit:
Minnesota: 1 standard CLE has been requested.
You may be able to self‑apply for credit in other jurisdictions.

By:
University of Minnesota Law School

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February 18: Win Before You Walk In: Mastering Pre-Trial Tactics - Part 2: How to Frame Your Complaint to Your Advantage

Description:
Join us for part two of this five part series on the skills you need to win your case before you even step into the courtroom. Andrew Smiley will discuss everything you need to know about framing your complaint to your advantage.
Title:
Win Before You Walk In: Mastering Pre-Trial Tactics - Part 2: How to Frame Your Complaint to Your Advantage
Date And Time:
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
1 PM – 2 PM ET | 12 PM – 1 PM CT | 11 AM – 12 PM MT | 10 AM – 11 AM PT
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Speaker:
Andrew Smiley, Esq.
Credit:
New York: 1 Skills Credit. Other Jurisdictions: Check with your credit-granting authority; you may be able to self-apply for credit.
By:
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

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Friday, February 13, 2026

February 17: Litigation Analytics for General Counsel & Corporate Legal

Title:
Litigation Analytics for General Counsel & Corporate Legal

Webinar Date+Time:
February 17, 2026

12:45pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time

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Speaker:
Adam Masarek, Esq., MPH
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont and Virginia; Approval Pending: Colorado. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

February 13: Succession and Severance: Ethical Transitions for Lawyers (without the HBO drama)

Description:
This CLE explores the ethical and professional responsibility issues lawyers face during leadership transitions, firm succession planning, and departures. Our presenter will discuss fiduciary duties, conflicts, client communication, and confidentiality obligations—so you can navigate both handoffs and exits smoothly. All the real-world challenges, none of the HBO drama.
Title:
Succession and Severance: Ethical Transitions for Lawyers (without the HBO drama)
Date And Time:
Friday, February 13, 2026
1 PM – 2 PM ET | 12 PM – 1 PM CT | 11 AM – 12 PM MT | 10 AM – 11 AM PT
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Speakers:

Robin Zimpel, Esq.
Dom Cambareri, Esq.

Credit:
New York: 1 Ethics & Professionalism Credit. Other Jurisdictions: Check with your credit-granting authority; you may be able to self-apply for credit.
By:
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

March 11: Faulty Workmanship in Property Insurance: Coverage Exclusions and Emerging Trends

Title:
Faulty Workmanship in Property Insurance: Coverage Exclusions and Emerging Trends
Description:
This free Cozen O’Connor webinar will explore how faulty workmanship is treated under first‑party property insurance policies, including definitions, coverage fundamentals, common exclusions, real‑world claim scenarios, and emerging case law trends. Practical insights will be shared for effectively managing and resolving these claims.
Webinar Date+Time:
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
Register now: Click here to register for the webinar
Credit:

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

Speakers:

Paul Ferland, Co‑Chair, Property Insurance Group
Josh Tumen, Member

By:
Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has more than 1000 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions. The firm represents leading global corporations and ambitious middle‑market companies through 35 offices across two continents.

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Sunday, February 8, 2026

February 12: 15 Things I Wish I’d Learned in Law School

Law school teaches us how to think like lawyers — but not always how to be lawyers. The real-world challenges of practice often fall outside the casebooks: managing difficult clients, navigating ethical pitfalls, billing effectively, and maintaining your sanity in the process.

Join attorney Jordan Turk for a candid and practical session exploring the lessons every lawyer wishes they’d learned sooner. Drawing from years in the trenches of family law and legal tech, Jordan shares the insights, mistakes, and strategies that help attorneys build sustainable, ethical, and efficient practices.

Key Takeaways:

Ethical pitfalls to avoid — the traps law school never warned you about
Money matters — practical billing and collection tips
Managing clients (and their cases) with professionalism and respect
Tech and time — using modern tools to reclaim your day

Title:
15 Things I Wish I’d Learned in Law School

Date/Time:
February 12, 2026

11:00 AM PST
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Speaker:
Jordan Turk, Attorney

Credit:
Get FREE CLE Credit

By:
Smokeball

Webinar duration: 60 minutes

This webinar is eligible for CLE credit in multiple jurisdictions.

Featured Presenter

Jordan Turk, Attorney

Jordan is a practicing attorney in Texas and the Director of Attorney Education and Development at Smokeball. Her family law background includes complex property division, contentious custody matters, appeals, and prenuptial agreements. She is also passionate about legal technology and its power to transform law firm operations.

She holds a B.A. in Classics, History, and Religious Studies from the University of Texas at Austin and a J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law. After several years in high-asset family law practice, her frustration with inefficient workflows led her to the world of legal tech — and ultimately to Smokeball.

Jordan also hosts Hacking Law Firm Success, where she interviews law firm founders about growth, scaling, and firm management philosophies.

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Monday, February 2, 2026

February 24: Safeguarding Privilege: Managing Attorney Communications in Claims Files

Safeguarding Privilege: Managing Attorney Communications in Claims Files

Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Webinar Date & Time:
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET

Description:
This webinar will explore how attorney‑client privilege and work‑product protections apply to materials in insurance claim files, with a focus on best practices for safeguarding these materials. The presenters will review two notable cases that raised concerns by offering reduced protection for attorney communications in claim files. They will also provide an in‑depth analysis of those decisions, including whether and how other jurisdictions have followed them since their 2013 and 2014 rulings. The program will highlight key cases from the past decade and conclude with practical strategies insurance companies can use to maintain privilege moving forward.

Please click here to register for this webinar.

Credit Information

CLE: Approved in NY, PA, TX, IL, NV, and CA.
MN CLE has been applied for approval.
You may be able to self‑apply for credit in other states.

CE: Approved in FL, NC, and NV.
CE/CLE information will be collected when you join the webinar.

Speakers

Ashley Eldridge
Counsel
(704) 348‑3476
aeldridge@cozen.com

Tracey A. Jordan
Counsel
(305) 358‑5503
tjordan@cozen.com

About Cozen O’Connor

Cozen O’Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has more than 1000 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions. The firm advises clients on sophisticated legal matters across litigation, corporate, and regulatory practices, serving global corporations and middle‑market companies through 35 offices across two continents.

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Sunday, February 1, 2026

February 5: Early Case Assessment

Many practitioners recognize that conducting Early Case Assessment facilitates better decision-making with respect to whether and how to proceed with a case – ultimately resulting in more certainty and a reduction of costs.

This seminar addresses how to use online resources to conduct Early Case Assessment – to learn about the key “players” (e.g. opposing counsel, judges, etc..), to investigate corporations, to pull jury instructions, and more. Additionally, it will highlight how attorneys are using innovative tools such as Artificial Intelligence and analytics to quickly find answers to common legal questions, determine motion strategy and develop more persuasive motions.
Title:
Early Case Assessment
Webinar Date+Time:
February 5, 2026
2:45pm - 4:00pm Eastern Time
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Speaker:
Angela Chmielewski, Esq.
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, Utah and Vermont. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.

By:
LexisNexis

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February 5: Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals

This seminar will equip legal professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively utilize LLMs in their practice, enhancing their ability to leverage AI technology in a legal context. The emphasis will be on the following skills:

• Have a foundational understanding of how Large Language Models operate and the key technical mechanisms that influence their behavior.

• Identify common prompting mistakes and learn strategies to avoid them in legal practice.

• Understand the benefits and potential applications of generative AI in legal tasks to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Select appropriate LLMs for legal tasks including assessing factors such as privacy, security, training data, and understand the distinction between legal and general-use LLMs.

• Learn and implement the 5 Ps of Prompting—Prime, Persona, Prompt, Product, and Polish—to craft effective prompts for legal tasks
Title:
Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals
Webinar Date+Time:
February 5, 2026
11:45am - 1:00pm Eastern Time
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Speaker:
Jen Stringfield, Esq.
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont and Virginia; Approval Pending: Colorado. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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