Monday, September 28, 2026

Legislative History and Intent: Finding the Documents to Help Understand the Law

Finding legislative history and legislative intent is a task that sounds daunting because it involves a lot of work. But the process is easier if you remember the steps for how a bill becomes a law and know where to find the documents created during that process.

This session will go through the legislative process and identify the documents created during the bill-making process, where these documents can be located, and who to contact if you need more information. Then, we’ll go through the process again with a recent bill to reiterate the steps. Finally, we’ll briefly discuss other options for obtaining the legislative history and intent for your law.

Date/Time:
Thursday, October 22, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
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Speakers:
Pauline Afuso is Assistant Librarian for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Library in Pasadena, California, and provides reference and research assistance to judges, court staff, and patrons needing legal information. She was formerly the Public Services Librarian at the Alameda County Law Library. In addition to working in county law libraries, she has worked as a reference librarian at Paul Hastings and at the USC Law Library. She was also a product developer at Thomson Reuters where she oversaw the creation, release, and maintenance of several research features for Westlaw. She received her MLS from UCLA and her JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law. She spends her free time experimenting with recipes on the NY Times Cooking App and listening to Minnesota Wild hockey games on the radio.

Credit:
California: 1 hour participatory MCLE credit. In some other states, you may be able to self-apply for credit.

By:
Alameda County Law Library

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October 22: Cyber Law and Cybersecurity Insurance 101

Description: With data breaches and security incidents happening daily, it is not a matter of IF you will experience a cybersecurity incident, but WHEN.

Cybersecurity threats are growing in scale and complexity and virtually every company in all industries face growing cyber risks. As cybersecurity laws and regulations unfold and consumer lawsuits become the norm, cybersecurity remains a top concern for businesses, including the C-suite. Although there is no substitute for strong cybersecurity management, businesses often look to cybersecurity insurance policies as the last line of defense. However, cyber policies are complex, often confusing, and the cyber insurance landscape is still evolving.

This 60-minute seminar will provide an update on the current state of Cyber Law, including data breaches and privacy issues; current litigation; cybersecurity laws and regulations; cybersecurity insurance coverage with practical tips on key issues and risks to consider when purchasing a cybersecurity policy; recent trends; and available cyber resources. After completing this course, you will be able to:

Identify and understand the current state of Cyber Law, including data breaches and privacy issues; cybersecurity laws and regulations; cybersecurity insurance coverage; and recent trends.
Identify the tools to stay up to date on Cyber Law and the evolving cyber insurance landscape.

Title:
Cyber Law and Cybersecurity Insurance 101

Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
11:45 AM–1 PM ET | 10:45 AM–12 PM CT | 9:45–11 AM MT | 8:45–10 AM PT

Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speakers:

Robin McManigal.
Jen Stringfield.

Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia; Approval Pending: Minnesota. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

By:
LexisNexis

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October 22: 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, October 22, 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:
Bobby Puri.

Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

By:
LexisNexis

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Saturday, September 19, 2026

November 19: Finance Law Fundamentals

Description: As the saying goes “money makes the world go round”. Simply put, money makes things happen. It’s essential to the ordinary operation of life, even in some respects, the world. To large businesses, organizations, government entities and individuals, gaining access to money through funding transactions may involve lenders, borrowers, and the lawyers who aid their clients in their efforts to borrow or lend. With coverage of various types and terminology of financings, a review of loan documentation, and a view into the current considerations facing finance practitioners; this course provides a primer into the legal aspects of finance transactions and the typical tasks of attorneys who structure and support them.

Learning Objectives:

Recognize common tasks of a finance practitioner.
Explore finance terminology and types of loans.
Understand the steps and timeline of a loan transaction.
Highlight important issues currently facing finance practitioners.

Title:
Finance Law Fundamentals

Webinar Date+Time:

Thursday, November 19, 2026.
2:45–4 PM ET | 1:45–3 PM CT | 12:45–2 PM MT | 11:45 AM–1 PM PT.
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Speaker:
Tracy Duplantier.

Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Virginia. Approval Pending: Nevada and South Carolina. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

By:
LexisNexis

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Friday, September 18, 2026

November 18: Dealing With Difficulties During Negotiation

Description:
Even well-prepared negotiations can become difficult when emotions rise, communication breaks down, parties become entrenched, or progress stalls. Attorneys must be able to recognize unproductive dynamics without becoming reactive, losing focus, or escalating the conflict further. Difficult behavior, rigid positions, mistrust, pressure tactics, and impasse can all interfere with sound judgment and make resolution harder to achieve.

Negotiation is not limited to settlements and dealmaking—it is a core professional skill attorneys use with clients, opposing counsel, colleagues, courts, and business partners.

This session will help you diagnose common negotiation difficulties, respond strategically to challenging behavior, reduce escalation, reframe stalled conversations, and create new opportunities for progress. Learn practical persuasion techniques that improve communication, strengthen relationships, and help parties move toward mutually beneficial resolutions.

Title:

Dealing With Difficulties During Negotiation

Date+Time:
Wednesday, November 18, 2026

1:00 PM EST.
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Speakers:

Colleen Byers is an attorney, mediator, negotiation professor, and nationally recognized educator who teaches lawyers how to prepare strategically, communicate persuasively, and negotiate with confidence through practical, evidence-based techniques. She brings decades of combined experience in negotiation, mediation, dispute resolution, and legal practice to the Advanced Negotiation Theory and Practice live CLE webinar series.
Chris Osborn is a family law attorney, mediator, and collaborative law professional whose extensive experience resolving complex legal disputes provides valuable real-world insight into managing conflict, building consensus, and achieving durable agreements. He brings decades of combined experience in negotiation, mediation, dispute resolution, and legal practice to the Advanced Negotiation Theory and Practice live CLE webinar series.

Sponsored by:
Alta Pro Lawyers Risk Purchasing Group.

CLE Credit:
General Credit: 1.0 CLE Credit.

Pending approval in: Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan (including Michigan Indigent Defense Commission credit), Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.
In most cases, because our webinars are approved in the 15 CLE states listed above, attorneys licensed in other U.S. states can also receive credit for attending.
Some states—known as reciprocal states—accept approval from any of these states as if the program were approved locally (e.g., AZ, CA, CT, FL, NJ, NY, among others). Other states require attorneys to submit an application for credit. While we do not apply in every state, our CLE coordinator will assist attendees with the application process.

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Tuesday, September 15, 2026

October 15: Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals

Description: This Continuing Legal Education (CLE) session is designed to enhance attorneys' skills in effectively utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) for legal tasks. The session will provide an understanding of how LLMs function, including a discussion on the key technical mechanisms that influence LLM behavior.
Participants will explore infamous prompting failures to learn from past mistakes and gain insight into the capabilities and limitations of generative AI. Additionally, the course will guide attendees in selecting the appropriate LLM, considering factors such as privacy, security, training data, and the distinction between legal and general-use LLMs. The format of prompting will be discussed through the 5 Ps framework: Prime, Persona, Prompt, Product, and Polish. Finally, potential pitfalls in prompting will be addressed to equip participants with the knowledge to avoid common prompting errors.
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:
Thursday, October 15, 2026.
11:45 AM–1 PM ET | 10:45 AM–12 PM CT | 9:45–11 AM MT | 8:45–10 AM PT

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Speaker:
Celeste Pometto DiNicola.

Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia; Approval Pending: Colorado. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

By:
LexisNexis

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Saturday, September 12, 2026

November 12: Navigating Ethical Waters in Modern Legal Practice: The Use of Open Web and Generative AI for Legal Research

Description: In an increasingly digital world, legal professionals face unique challenges in ensuring the integrity, reliability, and ethical use of online resources for research and documentation. In this CLE course, legal professionals will explore the ethical implications and best practices for utilizing open web resources and generative AI tools in legal research.

Attendees will gain insights into the potential risks and benefits of these technologies, understand the ethical guidelines governing their use, and learn how to integrate them responsibly into their legal practice. This seminar will review the duty of technological competence under Rule 1.1, along with multiple model rules and attorney duties related to cybersecurity concerns, client communications, and supervision requirements. Additionally, it will delve into the evolving landscape of legal technology and its implications for practice management. It will also examine the benefits and risks for legal professionals in using Open Web and Generative AI for investigative and legal research.

Attendees will:

Understand the meaning and scope of the duty of technological competence and review interpretive decisions.
Learn about the benefits and risks of using digital tools and resources for investigative and legal research.
Understand other potential consequences of using digital tools and resources for investigative and legal research.
Identify and analyze the ethical issues and ethical rules associated with using online resources in legal research.
Understand the impact of digital phenomena such as deep fakes, editorial erasure, and sock puppets on information reliability.

Title:
Navigating Ethical Waters in Modern Legal Practice: The Use of Open Web and Generative AI for Legal Research

Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
11:45 AM–1 PM ET | 10:45 AM–12 PM CT | 9:45–11 AM MT | 8:45–10 AM PT

Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speaker:
Angela Chmielewski.

Credit:
1 credit hour (ethics) in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Virginia. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

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LexisNexis

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November 12: AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI

Description: Generative AI is reshaping legal drafting—accelerating first drafts of contracts, pleadings, legal arguments, deposition questions, memos, client letters, emails, and clauses. This CLE shows practitioners how to use Gen AI to move from a blank page to a high-quality first draft faster.

Practical ethics segment covering competence with technology, confidentiality, and supervision—plus a checklist for avoiding hallucinations and misattributions and for complying with evolving court expectations.

Finally, we’ll walk through exemplar prompts and iterations, including responsive drafting from uploaded documents, and we’ll demonstrate how to verify authorities and reduce risk with citation validation.

Practical ethics segment covering competence with technology, confidentiality, and supervision—plus a checklist for avoiding hallucinations and misattributions and for complying with evolving court expectations.

Participants leave with a deeper understanding of prompts, an iteration playbook, and a defensible workflow to deploy AI drafting safely in everyday practice.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Draft and iteratively refine legal documents using structured prompts.
Use upload-based responsive drafting and citation validation from drafts and opposing filings.
Apply an ethics-first checklist mapping Model Rules 1.1, 1.6, 5.3, and 3.3 to AI-assisted drafting.
Recognize hallucinations/misattributions and implement verification workflows.
Track court standing orders and evolving AI-use rules.

Title:
AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI

Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
11:45 AM–1 PM ET | 10:45 AM–Noon CT | 9:45 AM–11 AM MT | 8:45 AM–10 AM PT.
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speaker:
Jen Stringfield.

Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Virginia. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

By:
LexisNexis

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Friday, September 11, 2026

September 15: The Gruntled Lawyer's Survival Guide: Stay Sane, Stay Licensed

Nobody puts this in the Rules of Professional Conduct:
You can't be diligent, competent, or clear-headed with clients when you're running on fumes.

Burnout doesn't just wreck your weekends. It shows up in missed deadlines, short tempers, sloppy communication, and the kind of poor judgment that gets you a bar complaint.

Alan Klevan and Wendy Meadows have both lived it. Disgruntled lawyer to gruntled lawyer, and back again more times than either of them would like to admit. In this session, they're skipping the theory and getting into the real stuff: what burnout actually looked like for them, what pulled them out of it, and what they do now to stay out of it.

Then it's brass tacks. 20 real, usable tips, connected straight back to the ethics rules that actually govern how lawyers practice. No fluff. No "just meditate more." Just the practical moves that keep you sane, sharp, and licensed.

Identify the specific competence, diligence, and communication rules most commonly compromised by burnout and depletion.
Recognize the early warning signs of professional burnout in themselves and their colleagues before it becomes a disciplinary issue.
Apply at least three of the 20 presented strategies immediately in their own practice.
Build a personal, sustainable wellness practice that directly supports their ethical obligations, not one that competes with them.

Title:
The Gruntled Lawyer's Survival Guide: Stay Sane, Stay Licensed

Date+Time:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
11:55 AM–1 PM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speakers:

Alan J. Klevan – Law Offices of Alan J. Klevan, P.C., Framingham, MA.
Wendy S. Meadows – Law Office of Wendy S. Meadows, LLC, Towson, MD.

By:
Washington State Bar Association (WSBA); Sponsored by ALPS ALPS.

Credits:
1.00 Ethics
Other States: Certificate of attendance provided upon request.

Cost:
Free

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