Free CLE Webinars

July 2026 Free CLE

July 16:

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

*  Renewable Energy Developments in the U.S.. By LexisNexis.

* BDCs and Closed-End Fund Update: The Latest Rules, Relief and Proposals from the SEC. By Dechert.

* The Litigator's Lounge (Day 2 of 2). By Clio.

July 17:

* Implead It Like You Mean It: Navigating New CPLR 1007. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* AI and Fabricated Evidence. By Alameda County Law Library.

July 22:

* Offers of Judgment: Benefits, Pitfalls, Responses, and Court Application. By Cozen O'Connor.

July 23:

* AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI. By LexisNexis.

* Conjoint Analysis in Litigation. By The Knowledge Group.

* Navigating Ethical Waters in Modern Legal Practice: The Use of Open Web and Generative AI for Legal Research. By LexisNexis.

* Inclusivity in a Time of Division: Intersectionality & Legal Work. By Washington State Bar Association.

July 29:

* Cliff Diving, Estate Edition: Don’t Let Your Clients Go Splat. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

July 30:

* Evaluating Natural Disaster Property Damage Claims. By Pete Fowler Construction Services.

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

* From Claim to Closure: Guiding Clients Through Settlement. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

August 2026 Free CLE

August 4:

* Ask a Mediator: No-Filter Answers to the Questions You’re Afraid to Ask. By National Conflict Resolution Center.

* Litigation Lab: A Live Trial Lawyers Workshop. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

August 5:

* The Ethical Lawyer’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence Tools. By Washington State Bar Association.

August 6:

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

* Mortgage Programs For Self-Employed Borrowers. By CES.

* Researching Experts and Judges. By LexisNexis.

August 11:
* Same Case, Same Facts, Same Page: Keeping Your Experts From Freelancing. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* The Legal AI Accelerator Summit (Day 1 of 4): By Clio.

August 12:

* Crossing Borders: Understanding Immigration Law's Overlaps with Other Practice Areas. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* New York’s AVOID Act: Practical Implications and Defense Strategies. By Perrin.

* The Legal AI Accelerator Summit (Day 2 of 4): By Clio.

August 13:

* AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI. By LexisNexis.

* Pollution Insurance: Are You Covered?. By LexisNexis.

* The Legal AI Accelerator Summit (Day 3 of 4): By Clio.

August 14:

* The Legal AI Accelerator Summit (Day 4 of 4): By Clio.

August 19:

* AI & The Record. By Veritext.

* Finding Coverage for Legacy Environmental Claims. By Perrin.

August 20:

* Research & Drafting Techniques For Corporate Law. By LexisNexis.

* Trends to Watch in Environmental Law. By LexisNexis.

* Civil Protection Orders in WA: A View from the Bench. By Washington State Bar Association.

August 25:

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

August 26:

* Closed For Business: The Ethical Implications of Leaving Your Practice. By Attorney Protective.

August 27:

* Using Expert Consultants in Pursuing Subrogation Cases. By Pete Fowler Construction Services.

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

September 2026 Free CLE

September 3:

* Performing Effective Securities Law Research. By LexisNexis.

* FHA vs. Conventional loans. Which is better?. By CES.

September 10:
*  AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI. By LexisNexis.

* Research Skills for Litigators. By LexisNexis.

September 17:

* Releases Made Easy! Settlement-Ready Language for Structures, MSAs & Trusts. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* Research Skills for IP Litigation. By LexisNexis.

* Social Media in the Workplace: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?. By LexisNexis.

September 24:
* Risk Transfer in Construction Defect Habitability Claims. By Pete Fowler Construction Services.

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

October 2026 Free CLE.

October 1:

* 50 Scary Things That Buyers Do Which Cause Issues On Loans Before Closing. By CES.

* Ethics and the Use of Artificial Intelligence by the Legal Profession. By National Conflict Resolution Center.

October 14:

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

October 15:

* Neutral or Not?: Representing and Protecting Your Fiduciary Client at Mediation. By National Conflict Resolution Center.

October 22:

* Opposing Expert Testimony: Preparing Before and Analyzing After. By Pete Fowler Construction Services.

November 2026 Free CLE.

November 5:

* The New Appraisal Forms Which Begin In November, 2026. By CES.

November 12:

* Beyond the Bargain: Smarter Strategies for Successful Negotiations. By National Conflict Resolution Center.

November 18:

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

November 19:

* Allocation of Responsibility for Construction Defects. By Pete Fowler Construction Services.

July 16: Renewable Energy Developments in the U.S.

Description: The renewable energy industry has received significant support at both the federal and state level, which is boosting development across the country.

This course will provide counsel with an overview of the renewable energy industry in the United States, highlighting activities in the offshore wind and solar industries.

The program will then provide an in-depth review of recent regulations, federal and state initiatives and legal challenges to development of renewable projects. Project developers must adhere to state and federal policies throughout the project to avoid delay or potential litigation, and we’ll cover the aspects of a project’s development and finance.

Finally, the program will review practical resources to assist practitioners in dealing with renewable energy projects to assist you in successfully navigating any of the challenges that can occur in a project.

Title:
Renewable Energy Developments in the U.S.

Webinar Date+Time:

Thursday, July 16, 2026
2:45–4 PM ET | 1:45–3 PM CT | 12:45–2 PM MT | 11:45 AM–1 PM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speaker:
Aaron Eberle, Esq.

Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas and Vermont; Approval Pending: Colorado.
You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

By:
LexisNexis

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July 16: Artificial Intelligence in Employment: Emerging Laws and Compliance Requirements

Description:

This CLE explores the ways Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used to make employment decisions, and potential risks its use, including discrimination and algorithmic bias.

The course will feature key local, state, and federal laws and guidance that regulates the use of AI in screening and hiring, and other employment law issues that are addressed by government action.

Attendees will receive best practice tips on following developments in the legal landscape as regulators anticipate and keep up with rapidly evolving AI technology.

Title:

Artificial Intelligence in Employment: Emerging Laws and Compliance Requirements

Webinar Date+Time:

Thursday, July 16, 2026
11:45 AM–1 PM ET | 10:45 AM–Noon CT | 9:45–11 AM MT | 8:45–10 AM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speaker:

Bobby Puri, Esq. is a Presenter. He will explain how Artificial Intelligence is used to make employment decisions, discuss risks including discrimination and algorithmic bias, review key local, state, and federal laws and guidance regulating AI in screening and hiring, and provide best practice tips for following developments in the legal landscape as regulators keep pace with rapidly evolving AI technology.

Credit:

1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin; Approval Pending: Colorado. You may be able to self‑apply for credit in some other states.

By:

LexisNexis

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July 15+16: The Litigator's Lounge

Title:
The Litigator's Lounge

Date+Time:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026

And Thursday, July 16, 2026
9:00–10:15 AM PT | 10:00–11:15 AM MT | 11:00–12:15 PM CT | 12:00–1:15 PM ET
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Description:
A free, CLE/CPD‑eligible virtual summit for litigators who want to understand where AI can make them better advocates without putting ethics at risk. Join two mornings of sessions led by leading voices in the industry.

Why attend?

• Learn where AI has the biggest impact: Join sessions on high‑stakes litigation work, from motions and depositions to ethics.
• Earn free CLE/CPD credits: Get up to 4 hours of CLE/CPD credit at no cost, including ethics credit.
• See legal AI in real litigation work: Stay for optional 15‑minute Clio Work walkthroughs to see AI work on example cases.

Who is The Litigator’s Lounge for?

• Litigators without a deep Am Law 100 bench: Built for solo practitioners, boutique litigation firms, and small‑to‑midsize practices.
• Plaintiff and defense lawyers who want practical takeaways: Learn frameworks for drafting, deposition strategy, argument building, and AI adoption.
• Litigators curious about AI but not fully convinced: Get a clear‑eyed look at what AI can do, where ethical lines are, and which tools may be worth your time.

The Lounge Schedule

• Day 1: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — Sessions on AI for litigators and persuasive filings.
• Day 2: Thursday, July 16, 2026 — Sessions on deposition strategies and ethics of AI in litigation.

Speakers:

• Kyle Bahr is AI Innovation Manager at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, providing insight into reliable AI capabilities for active litigation and evaluating legal AI tools.
• Jordan L. Couch is a Partner at Palace Law, offering guidance on structuring complaints and motions, drafting oppositions, and using AI drafting tools safely.
• Paul R. Keisel is a Partner at Kiesel Law LLP, teaching deposition strategies, handling evasive witnesses, and using AI to analyze transcripts and build outlines.
• Greg Siskind is an attorney at Siskind Susser, PC and Founder of Visalaw.ai, explaining privilege risks, confidentiality obligations, and responsible AI usage policies.

Credit:
The live presentation of this webinar is eligible for CLE and CPD credit in specific jurisdictions.

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.

Sponsor:
Clio

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July 16: BDCs and Closed-End Fund Update: The Latest Rules, Relief and Proposals from the SEC

Title:
BDCs and Closed-End Fund Update: The Latest Rules, Relief and Proposals from the SEC

Date+Time:
Thursday, July 16, 2026
12:00–1:00 PM ET | 11:00–12:00 PM CT | 10:00–11:00 AM MT | 9:00–10:00 AM PT
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Description:
The SEC has been active across multiple fronts affecting business development companies and registered closed-end funds.

In this webinar, Dechert partners Cynthia Beyea, Clay Douglas and Nadeea Zakaria will provide an overview of recent no-action letters, as well as recently adopted rules and pending proposals that fund managers and their counsel should have on their radar.

Whether you are navigating ongoing compliance obligations or planning ahead for structural and offering changes, this webinar will bring you up to speed on the current regulatory landscape and key developments to monitor in the months ahead.

Speakers:

• Cynthia R. Beyea is a Partner in Dechert’s financial services practice, representing mutual funds, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, business development companies, investment company boards of directors and investment advisers. She has a particular focus on matters related to the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and other related federal securities laws.
• Clay Douglas is a Partner who assists a variety of entities, including business development companies, in their capital-raising efforts, launch-to-market operations, and with other regulatory and transactional matters. Mr. Douglas advises issuers and investment banks in connection with public and private offerings of equity and debt securities, including through equity compensation plans. He also advises clients engaged in strategic transactions and on general corporate governance matters.
• Nadeea R. Zakaria is a Partner who focuses her practice on financial services matters. She has extensive experience advising registered funds, their boards and investment advisers on various regulatory, compliance and business matters. She has particular expertise with respect to business development companies and private credit funds, among other alternative strategy investment funds, as well as U.S. registered investment companies, including mutual funds and closed-end funds. She assists clients in their capital-raising efforts and in navigating complex operational and structuring issues.

Credit:
1 credit hour in California, Connecticut, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas. If you don't see your state listed, contact the sponsor.

By:
Dechert

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July 15: Complex Cases Simplified — Gaining Logistical Control

Complex Cases Simplified: Gaining Logistical Control

Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET.
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This program will explore strategies for managing the logistical challenges that arise in complex litigation. Topics include coordinating multiple parties, managing large volumes of evidence, streamlining communication, and leveraging technology to maintain control throughout the lifecycle of a case. Attendees will gain practical tools for improving efficiency and reducing friction in high‑stakes matters.

Credit:
Approved or pending in: AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI, WV.
Additional states may be available upon request.

Speakers:

• Jennifer Gaul, Director of Complex Case Services, Veritext.

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July 15: Mic Drop: Summations That Stick

Description:
Two experienced trial lawyers share practical strategies for delivering summations that resonate with juries and reinforce your case theme.

This program will explore persuasive storytelling, effective use of evidence, common summation pitfalls, and techniques for crafting closings that are memorable, credible, and impactful—from the first sentence to the final ask.

Title:
Mic Drop: Summations That Stick

Date And Time:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
1–2 PM ET | 12–1 PM CT | 11 AM–12 PM MT | 10–11 AM PT
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!

Speakers:

• Ronald Gill, Esq..
• Christopher Holbrook, Esq..

Credit:
1 credit hour in New York (Skills Credit).
You may be able to self-apply in other states.

By:
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

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July 14: The Evolving Landscape of Third-Party Liability in Sexual Abuse & Trafficking Litigation

Title:
The Evolving Landscape of Third-Party Liability in Sexual Abuse & Trafficking Litigation
Date And Time:
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
1–2 PM ET | 12–1 PM CT | 11 AM–Noon MT | 10–11 AM PT
Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speakers:

• Meredith Drukker Stratigopoulos, Esq., Guerra LLP.
• JoDee Neil, Esq., Neil Now Legal, PLLC.

CLE Credit:
Registration comes with CLE credit in one state and will be available in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas (pending). You may be able to self-apply in other states.
By:
Perrin Conferences.

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July 14: 240 Ways to Fall—One Way to Settle: NY Labor Law Mediations & Conferences

Description:
This practical program brings together experienced mediators and judges to break down what actually drives resolution in New York Labor Law cases.

From §240, §241(6), and §200 claims to liens, insurance layers, valuation, and conference strategy, the panel will highlight the common roadblocks that derail settlements—and what attorneys can do to move cases toward resolution.

Title:
240 Ways to Fall—One Way to Settle: NY Labor Law Mediations & Conferences

Date And Time:
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
1–2 PM ET | 12–1 PM CT | 11 AM–12 PM MT | 10–11 AM PT
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!

Speakers:

• Hon. Devin Cohen.
• Hon. Judith McMahon (Ret.).
• James Borkowski, Esq.
• Mike Titowsky, Esq.
• Moderator: Angelicque Moreno, Esq.

Credit:
1 credit hour in New York (Professional Practice Credit).
You may be able to self-apply in other states.

By:
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

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July 8: Beyond Prompting: What Happens When AI Starts Doing the Work

Description:
The AI conversation in law firms is shifting from simple tools to systems that can actually perform work across the litigation lifecycle.

This program explores how agentic AI is changing plaintiff practice, where it creates real leverage, and where human judgment remains essential.

Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how leading firms are approaching AI infrastructure, automation, and long-term strategic adoption.

Title:
Beyond Prompting: What Happens When AI Starts Doing the Work

Date And Time:
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
1–2 PM ET | 12–1 PM CT | 11 AM–12 PM MT | 10–11 AM PT
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!

Speakers:

• Angela Ventro.
• Vinith Johnson.

Credit:
1 credit hour in New York (Professional Practice Credit).
You may be able to self-apply in other states.

By:
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

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