Sunday, February 1, 2026

Free CLE Webinars

February 2026 Free CLE

February 4:
February 5:
* 2026 CPLR UpdateBy New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
* Early Case Assessment. By LexisNexis.
February 10:
* Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) WebinarBy Children's Court Improvement Program of Wisconsin.
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February 23:
* Defending the Rule of Law: The Roles of the Bench and BarBy Widener University Commonwealth Law School.
February 24:
* Seat at the Table: Building Fairer Juries Through InclusionBy New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
February 25:
February 26:
February 27:
* Justice is Gray, Ethics is Black & WhiteBy New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

March 2026 Free CLE

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March 5:
* Emily Dies in Paris: The Art of Ancillary Probate in New YorkBy New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
Core Law 2026. By CES.
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March 11:
* No, I’m Not the Court Reporter: Seeking Justice Without BiasBy New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
March 12:
* Bankruptcy Fundamentals. By LexisNexis.
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April 2026 Free CLE

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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 30:

May 2026 Free CLE

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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
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
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

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
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
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

February 5: A Legal Professional's Guide to Not Getting Flagged for AI Use

AI is no longer a concept of the “future” —it’s already everywhere from your phone to your inbox.
But for most lawyers, the excitement of saving time is balanced by a healthy dose of hesitancy. How do you use AI without compromising your professional obligations or your firm’s reputation?
This webinar skips the AI jargon and focuses on the reality of legal ethics in an AI-driven world.
Join this CLE-eligible webinar to learn how to:
  • Identify ethical considerations and professional responsibility rules related to AI use in legal practice.
  • Apply best practices for incorporating AI into legal workflows while mitigating risk.
  • Recognize potential pitfalls and implement strategies to avoid disciplinary or reputational issues when using AI.
Title:
A Legal Professional's Guide to Not Getting Flagged for AI Use
Embrace the benefits of AI—without risking your data
Date+Time:
Thursday, February 5, 2026
11 AM PT | 12 PM MT | 1 PM CT | 2 PM ET
Register Now!
Credit:
Clio has partnered with the ABA to seek eligibility for CLE and CPD credits to lawyers with licenses to practice in the United States and Canada who join the live session of this webinar. States typically decide whether a program qualifies for MCLE credit in their jurisdiction 4-8 weeks after the program application is submitted. For many live events, credit approval is not received prior to the program.
Speakers:
Hilary P. Gerzhoy, Partner & Vice Chair HWG LLP, is a legal ethics and malpractice lawyer who represents lawyers, law firms, legal tech companies, and in-house legal departments on all types of professional responsibility issues, including conflicts, fee disputes, disciplinary investigations, privilege, regulation, and law firm management. She is the Vice Chair of the D.C. Bar Rules of Professional Conduct Review Committee, a member of the ABA’s Ethics and Professional Responsibility Committee, an adjunct legal ethics law professor at the Georgetown University Law Center, and she serves on Law360′s Legal Ethics Editorial Advisory Board. Hilary has published more than forty articles on developments in legal ethics and her work has been featured in the Chicago Tribune, Bloomberg Law, Law360, the Washington Lawyer, and LexisNexis.
Sponsor:
Clio

February 5: Avoiding a Mayday: Mediating Complex Aviation Conflicts

Title:
Avoiding a Mayday: Mediating Complex Aviation Conflicts
Date & Time:
Thursday, February 5, 2026 12:00pm – 1:00pm Pacific Time
Credit:
  • California: 1 Hour General MCLE Credit
  • Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit
Speaker:
James F. Pokorny
Sponsor:

February 4: DAMITT 2025 Year in Review

Drawing from comprehensive data compiled by the Dechert Antitrust Merger Investigation Timing Tracker (DAMITT), we invite you to join our annual webinar to explore the latest trends and insights from the global antitrust merger investigations landscape. Our panel will provide an in-depth analysis of the past year's significant antitrust merger investigations. Going beyond the numbers, we will present hard facts based on the public record and offer valuable insights on how these developments may affect your business plans in 2026.
Join us to learn more about:
  • The average duration of significant U.S. and EU antitrust merger investigations in 2025.
  • Changes in the number and nature of merger investigations over the same period.
  • How the first year of the Trump administration's merger enforcement record stacked up against prior administrations and the administration's first term.
  • Predictions for the antitrust and competition law landscape in 2026 based on current trends and regulatory changes ahead.
Title:
DAMITT 2025 Year in Review
Webinar Date+Time:
February 4, 2026
10 – 11 AM ET / 9 – 10 AM CT / 7 – 8 AM PT / 3 – 4 PM GMT / 4 – 5 PM CET<br />
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - register now!
By:
Dechert
Credit:
CLE credit for this program is pending for California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Details will be shared closer to program day.

February 5: The Quality of a Pre-Approval is About to Get Worse in 2026. Why?

Continuing Educational Services provides seminars geared towards the economy and real estate with a special focus on mortgage lending.
Title:
The Quality of a Pre-Approval is About to Get Worse in 2026. Why?
Date+Time of Webinar:
February 5, 2026
8:00 AM EST
7:00 AM CST
6:00 AM MST
5:00 AM PST
4:00 AM AKST
Register Now!
Speaker:
Khash Saghafi, a nationally renowned speaker regarding the banking & mortgage lending industry, is He is an approved instructor by the Department of Commerce, Division of Real Estate in Ohio, Florida and California. Khash Saghafi is also an approved instructor by the Ohio Supreme Court in regards to his expertise in the banking and mortgage industry.
By:
Continuing Educational Services
Credit:
Ohio: 2 Hours. You may be able to self-apply in other states.
Cost:
Free
More Information And Registration

February 5: 2026 CPLR Update

Description:
This program is a must-see for attorneys litigating in the New York State Courts! Join us for Prof. Hutter’s comprehensive yearly update on NY's Civil Practice Law and Rules. Topics will include significant recent case law, the impact of recent Administrative Orders, Court of Appeals pronouncements and rulings, current disclosure issues and more.
Title:
2026 CPLR Update
Date And Time:
Thursday, February 5, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Prof. Michael Hutter
Credit:
New York: 2 Professional Practice Credits. 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.

Friday, January 30, 2026

April 30: What to Expect from a Fire Expert

Description:
The scientific investigation to determine a fire's origin and cause is a critical component when insurance claims become complex and transition toward litigation. A reliable fire expert's findings must be firmly rooted in factual science and adhere to rigorous industry standards, notably NFPA 921 and 1033.

This program offers a detailed look at the expert's systematic methodology. We discuss how key fire patterns and effects are used to establish the area of origin, and we demonstrate how identifying the heat source, the first material ignited, and the sequence of fire progression is used to establish the likely cause of a fire.

Drawing on the panel's seasoned experience in forensic property loss investigation, this presentation equips attendees to effectively integrate the expert's findings into their professional work. You will be prepared to critically evaluate the technical evidence and its implications for your claims or overall legal strategy.

Program Outline
  • Introduction
  • The Basics
  • Origin Determination: Fire Patterns
  • Origin Determination: Fire Effects
  • Cause Determination: Fuel
  • Cause Determination: Ventilation
  • Cause Determination: Fire Progression
  • Cause Determination: Ignition Sources
  • Conclusion.
Learning Objectives
  • Explain the critical distinctions between public and private fire investigators, including who hires them and the differing burdens of proof in their respective investigations.
  • Review the role of industry standards (like NFPA 921 and 1033) and factual science in fire investigations to ensure proper claims handling and protect against liability exposure.
  • Articulate how key fire patterns and effects are used by fire experts to systematically determine both the area of origin and the cause of a fire.
  • Discuss how to properly integrate the findings and opinions of a fire origin and cause expert with a property damage expert's assessment and the overall legal strategy in a subrogation or liability claim.
Date+Time Of Webinar:
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
1:00pm ET | 12:00pm CT | 11:00am MT | 10:00am PT
Register Now!

Credits:
1 Credit in California, Florida, Nevada and Texas. 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.
Speakers:
  • Dan Bonelli, Investigator, Pete Fowler Construction
  • Greg Beutz, Investigator, Pete Fowler Construction
  • Kris Cherevas, Managing Partner, Cozen O'Connor
By:

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

April 28:Lien on Me: Navigating Medicaid Recoveries Without Losing Your Mind

Description:
This program will offer best practices for dealing with Medicaid liens and recoveries in injury cases. It provides practical guidance for working with Medicaid agencies, including when and how to notify HMS and HRA, what to expect after receiving a lien notice, and methods to reduce or eliminate a client’s reimbursement obligation to Medicaid.
Title:
Lien on Me: Navigating Medicaid Recoveries Without Losing Your Mind
Date And Time:
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
1 PM ET | 12 PM CT | 11 AM MT | 10 AM PT
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speakers:
  • Paul Loudenslager, Esq.
  • Catherine Lesinski
Credit:
  • New York: 1 Professional Practice Credit. Masters Program Eligible – General. Suitable for Newly‑Admitted and Experienced Attorneys.
  • 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.