February 13/Web: Introduction to Boolean (Keyword) Search (2013)

This webinar is designed for new Fastcase users.  The presentation covers basic Fastcase features with a focus on case law searches and statute searches.
Title:
Introduction to Boolean (Keyword) Search (2013)
When/Where:
Tuesday, February 13, 2013
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EST
Preregistration Required
Credit:

• Typically Fastcase webinars are eligable for free CLE credit in Arizona, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois (ISBA members only), Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon,  South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin
• Also free to members of the following bar associations: AILA, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Jenkins, Kern County, LA County, NACBA, San Fernando Valley and the Social Law Library.

More:
http://www.fastcase.com/webinars/

February 4 + 5/San Francisco + Web: California Family Law Basics: Pro Bono Representation in Low-Income Family Law Cases

Millions of Californians are unrepresented in Family Court matters (estimated 80% of litigants are unrepresented). Low-income clients are in desperate need of your pro bono help!
Attend this free PLI program and volunteer with your local legal services agency to represent low-income Family law litigants in need.  With a limited time commitment, you can help obtain essential legal protections needed for survivors and their children to build a safe life free of abuse!
Who should attend: Any California licensed attorney interested in providing pro bono assistance to low-income Family law cases (whether limited scope Family law matters or full representation in a dissolution matter).  This training is designed for new attorneys and attorneys who are interested in transitioning to Family law practice.  
Title:
California Family Law Basics: Pro Bono Representation in Low-Income Family Law Cases 
When/Where:
February 4 + 5, 2013
9:00 AM Pacific
San Francisco, CA
Also Webcast
By:
Practising Law Institute
Credits:  
12.00 Credits In Many States (not just California)
More Information And Registration

Grandparent Guardianship: On-Demand Recording

Title:
Grandparent Guardianship
When/Where:
Anytime/Recording
Speaker:
Marilyn Clark, Volunteer Attorney
Sponsor:
Legal Aid Association of California
Credit:

• California: Approved for 1 Self-Study Credit
• Other Jurisdictions: Check with your Credit-Granting Authority

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More Information, Including Hand-Outs:
http://vimeo.com/16515406

Discovery in Family Law Proceedings - On-Demand #MCLE

Mastering the tricky art of discovery is paramount to becoming an effective family law practitioner. This program dives into the many tools family law attorneys have at their disposal to uncover the pertinent facts of their case. The speaker shares a number of tactics and examples from his own practice on which discovery techniques are most effective in different types of cases and valuable tactics on finding hidden assets.
Title:
Discovery in Family Law Proceedings
When/Where:
On-Demand Recording
Speakers:
Gary Stenzel has 17+ years experience as a Family Law Attorney in Spokane, and has another 10 years experience either teaching family relations and child psychology, or as a therapist. He is a certified mediator, was an original member of the Spokane County Superior Court Guardian Ad Litem committee, a GAL for 5 years, and assisted in drafting the local rules in Spokane County regarding the Mandatory Parent Education program for domestic litigants. He has taught at the People's Law School at Gonzaga University, and as a visiting instructor in Domestic Law at that same Law School. He has also authored a number of articles and manuals on family law issues.
By:
Lexvid
More:
http://www.lexvid.com/clevideos/view/96

Setting & Managing Litigation Budgets - Panel Discussion: On-Demand MCLE

In this panel discussion, four seasoned litigators and in-house counsel share their ideas and experiences on litigation budgeting and strengthening the attorney-client relationship. Topics include:

• Benefits and challenges of accurate budgeting; 
• Assessing the value of a case; 
• Establishing budgets; 
• Managing budgets; Practical Pointers. 

This program was produced by Lexvid's content partner, Trial.com.

Title:
Setting & Managing Litigation Budgets - Panel Discussion
When/Where:
On-Demand Recording
Speaker:

• Cindy Abbott, Senior Litigation Counsel, Motorola Solutions, Inc.
• Jim Fiffer, Senior Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Equity Residential
• Mark Durbin, Partner, Wildman Harrold
• Craig White, Litigation Department Chair, Wildman Harrold

Credit:Credit:

• Washington State: You may have to fill out a Form 1 to get credit
• Other States: 0.5 credit in many states

By:
Lexvid
More:
http://www.lexvid.com/clevideos/view/69

February 7/Web: Advanced Tips for Enhanced Legal Research on Fastcase (2013)

This presentation offers a quick refresher on case law search basics as well as a number of research tips that highlight our advanced features.
Title:
Advanced Tips for Enhanced Legal Research on Fastcase (2013)
When/Where:
Tuesday, February 7, 2013
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EST
Preregistration Required
Credit:

• Typically Fastcase webinars are eligable for free CLE credit in Arizona, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois (ISBA members only), Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon,  South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin
• Also free to members of the following bar associations: AILA, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Jenkins, Kern County, LA County, NACBA, San Fernando Valley and the Social Law Library.

More:
http://www.fastcase.com/webinars/

February 22/Philadelphia: Custody Training with Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program (VIP)

To receive credit, a volunteer must take a case with the Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program (VIP) within six months of the training session.
Title:
Custody
When/Where:
February 22, 2013
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Credit:
One CLE credit for each hour of course work attended.
By:
Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program (VIP)
More:
http://www.phillyvip.org/content/cle-trainings

February 21/San Francisco: 40 Years after Roe: Examining the Social, Political and Economic Impact of the Constitutional Right to Abortion

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Roe v. Wade (1973).  After four decades, the right to abortion remains one of America’s most controversial issues.  What is the current state of reproductive freedom in California and beyond?  Join us for a panel discussion regarding the social, political and economic impact of the Court’s decision on women, families and communities across America.
Title:
40 Years after Roe: Examining the Social, Political and Economic Impact of the Constitutional Right to Abortion
When/Where: 
Thursday, February 21, 2013
12:00pm - 1:00pm
ACLU of Northern California
39 Drumm Street
San Francisco, CA
Speakers: 

• Maggie Crosby, Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California
• Zakiya T. Luna, UC President's Postdoctoral Fellow, Center on Reproductive Rights and Justice, UC Berkeley School of Law
• Beth Parker, Chief Legal Counsel, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California
• Tracy Weitz, Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, Director, Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health, Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health, University of California, San Francisco
• Moderated by: Ben Berkowitz, Partner, Keker & Van Nest LLP

By:

• American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California
• Bay Area Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society
• Center on Reproductive Rights and Justice at UC Berkeley School of Law
• Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California.

Credit:
1.0 hours
More:
http://www.acslaw.org/40YearsafterRoe

February 14/New Brunswick, NJ: 5th Annual Pro Bono Conference - The Year of the Provider (#MCLE)

New Jersey's Fifth Annual Pro Bono Conference: The Year of the Provider, brings together lawyers in all facets of legal practice to discuss how we can encourage more attorneys to participate in pro bono legal services and lend support to those who are already part of our pro bono community. The conference will present an opportunity to learn about:

• The ways in which pro bono legal services have touched the lives of those who have used them;
• Ways in which retired attorneys, solo practitioners, small law firms, large law firms, in-house legal departments and public interest organizations can increase pro bono involvement in a manner that enriches their practice and helps to serve the needs of the community;
• The results of the in-depth research conducted by the NJSBA’s Pro Bono Task Force;
• Ethics and professionalism rules and cases that should guide providers in their pro bono work.

Through plenary session, panels and networking opportunities, the conference provides a wide range of learning and sharing experiences for all attendees, including corporate counsel, private lawyers, senior attorneys, law firms, pro bono and legal services program staff, judges and others.
The NJSBA Board of Trustees waives this CLE's costs for attorneys who commit to engaging in pro bono representation with a Pro Bono Provider. 

Pre-Registration Required for FREE CLE credit 

Title:
5th Annual Pro Bono Conference - The Year of the Provider
When/Where:
Thursday, February 14, 2013
09:00AM - 03:00PM
New Jersey Law Center
New Brunswick, NJ
Credit:
Approved for 5 credits (50 minute hour) including 2.0 ethics/professionalism credits, as well New York and Pennsylvania.
By:
New Jersey State Bar Association

More Information And Registration

Parenting Plan Basics, Relocation, and GALS: On-Demand #MCLE for Moderate Means Program Participants

Title:
Parenting Plan Basics, Relocation, and GALS 
Training for the Washington State Bar Association Moderate Means Program (MMP)
When/Where:
This Recording is Available Anytime to Attorneys Who have Registered with the MMP
Register now at http://www.wsba.org/publicservicetraining
Credit:
2 General CLE credits
Sponsor:
Washington State Bar Association Moderate Means Program/Public Service Training
More:
http://www.wsba.org/publicservicetraining

February 21/Web+NYC: #Diversity & Inclusion in Law Practice 2013 #MCLE

The challenges of creating an inclusive work environment remain great. At this year’s annual program, a renowned faculty of practitioners, in-house counsel, and diversity directors and professionals will discuss the continuing new developments in diversity and best practices for achieving a diverse workplace.
What you will learn:

• The legal landscape: recent legal developments that impact diversity, including discussion of Fisher v. Texas, LGBT concerns, and immigration issues
• Inclusion strategies update:  Is there anything new?  Next steps to advancing a diverse and inclusive organization and reinvigorating your strategies - a look at practical and effective approaches and tools
• Diversity and inclusion in the current environment:  Are we making progress?  What do the actual metrics show ? A look at the status of diversity initiatives today and how they fit in the current legal and business landscapes. 
• The corporate perspective on diversity and inclusion: what are the expectations and requirements for outside counsel; how can in-house counsel promote diversity?

Who should attend:
This program will be of great interest to all attorneys concerned about issues of inclusion in the workplace, including partners and associates, in-house counsel, diversity directors, and attorneys working in the government or nonprofit environments.
Title:
Diversity & Inclusion in Law Practice 2013
When/Where:
1:45 PM Eastern
February 21, 2013
New York, NY
Also Webcast
Speakers:

• Theresa D. Cropper ~ Chief Diversity Officer, Perkins Coie LLP
• Parisa Karaahmet ~ Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
• Richard Meade ~ V.P., Chief Legal Officer - International, Prudential
• Mona Papillon ~ Senior Attorney - Advisor, EEOC
• Nate Saint-Victor ~ Vice President, Legal and Compliance Division, Morgan Stanley
• Professor Theodore M. Shaw ~ Professor of Law, Columbia Law School; Of Counsel, Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.;, Former Director-Counsel & President, NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc.
• Neal M. Suggs ~ Associate General Counsel, Microsoft Corporation
• Claudia A. Withers ~ Chief Operating Officer, EEOC
• Sandra S. Yamate ~ Chief Executive Officer, The Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession
• Co-Chairs: 
• Anna L. Brown ~ Special Attorney/Director of Diversity, Shearman & Sterling LLP
• Lorraine S. McGowen ~ Partner and Chair/Diversity Initiatives, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
• Program Attorney: Janet L. Siegel ~ Practising Law Institute

Credits:  
3.25 General Credits in Many Jurisdictions
By:
Practising Law Institute

More Information And Registration

International Adoption - Highlights - On-Demand #MCLE

International Adoption is, relatively speaking, a recent phenomenon. This growing area of the law is certainly one of the more complex matters handled by family attorneys. Governed by federal, state, and international regulations, attorneys must be diligent when assisting families with oversea adoptions. This program covers the ins and outs of this complex process, highlighting procedures for both Hague Convention adoptions and non-Hague Convention adoptions.
Title:
International Adoption - Highlights
When/Where:
On-Demand Recording
Speakers:
Barbara J. May is a sole practitioner in Roseville, MN where she has practiced in bankruptcy and adversary litigation for over 28 years. She is licensed to practice in Minnesota, Wisconsin, both Federal Courts and the 8th and 7th Circuits. She was board certified as a Consumer Bankruptcy Law Specialist by the American Board of Certification in 2000, and was a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys from 2002-2008.
By:
Lexvid
More:
http://www.lexvid.com/clevideos/view/95

February 21+22/NYC: Naturalization And Citizenship #MCLE

This two-day training on naturalization and citizenship in New York City is free for participating staff and volunteers from non-profit organizations working on naturalization and citizenship issues. Please note that space is limited. All participants will receive a free CD-ROM copy of the ILRC's newly updated and best-selling manual, Naturalization and U.S. Citizenship: The Essential Legal Guide (12th Edition).
Free for staff of non-profit and private attorneys volunteering with a non-profit;
Title:
Naturalization And Citizenship
When/Where:
Thursday February 21 - Friday February 22 , 2013
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern
SEIU 32BJ
25 W 18th St (Between 5th Ave & 6th Ave)
5th Floor, Auditorium D
New York, NY
Preregistration Required

Speakers:

• Joshua Epstein, IDP, Senior Counsel
• Julissa Guiterrez, Northeast Director of Civic Engagement
• Eric Cohen, ILRC Executive Director and Attorney
• Eric Quinn, ILRC Attorney
• Tamara Bloom, CUNY Citizenship Now Attorney

By: 

• NALEO Educational Fund
• Immigrant Defense Project (IDP)
• Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)

Credit:
MCLE from the State Bar of New York will be granted.
More Information And Registration

Disability Rights Overview: On-Demand #MCLE

This training is designed to assist attorneys and advocates in a range of practice areas with issue-spotting for disability rights issues.
The overview will provide basic information about the substantive requirements of significant federal and California disability nondiscrimination laws. It will also include an introduction to relevant definitions of "disability," including changes related to the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008.

Title:
Disability Rights Overview
Part of LAAC Armchair Trainings: Senior Legal Issues
When/Where:
Anytime/Recording
Speaker:
Linda Kilb of the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund
http://dredf.org/
Sponsor:
Legal Aid Association of California
Credit:

• California: Approved for 1 Self-Study Credit
• Other Jurisdictions: Check with your Credit-Granting Authority

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More Information, Including Hand-Outs:
http://vimeo.com/15968024

February 20/San Francisco: Introduction to Family Law Training #MCLE

The Bar Association of San Francisco's Family Law Project assists individuals, families with children or families with domestic violence in matters including marital dissolutions, child custody, child support, restraining orders, guardianships, conservatorships, wills, powers of attorney and probate litigation. This is a full-scope project in which the volunteer can take the case from start to finish. Depending on the circumstances of each case, cases can last for weeks, months or even years. Before you volunteer with this project, we ask that you attend this free MCLE training session.
This training will be given by VLSP’s Supervising Attorneys who will go over the volunteer procedures as well as the forms for completing a simple divorce. The substantive portion of the training must be viewed ahead of time on the Practising Law Institute’s Web site. For more information on how to view this webcast and attend our live training, please email VLSP.
Pre-registration is required to attend.
Title:
Introduction to Family Law Training
When/Where:
February 20, 2013
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
By:
Bar Association of San Francisco
MCLE Credits:
1 Hour
More:
http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=VF130220/VF130220

February 21/Chicago+Web: #Ethics of Witness Preparation for Deposition and Trial #MCLE

Clifford Law Offices is sponsoring a free two-hour continuing legal education program on the ethics of witness preparation in the sixth annual Clifford Law Offices Continuing Legal Education Series. A number of hypotheticals will be presented to help attendees understand the ethics of dealing with witnesses for deposition and trial.
Should I first explain the law before asking the client what happened? Should I reveal other evidence and ask a witness her testimony? What are the differences between preparing a witness for deposition or for trial? These are some of the questions that will be answered.
Presenters will discuss the distinction between aiding a witness to make a point clearly versus how to avoid changing a witness’ presentation so that it is false or creates a false impression. The goal of the two hours is to improve the morality of a lawyer’s conduct and to emphasize that the lawyer must be fully prepared – know the theory of the case, the facts, the documents, prior statements of the witness. Be a good listener and don’t over advocate.
The Model Rules of Professional Conduct will be discussed.
Title:
Ethics of Witness Preparation for Deposition and Trial
When/Where:
Thursday, February 21, 2013
2:30-4:30 p.m.
DePaul University School of Law
DePaul Center
1 E. Jackson Blvd., Room 8005
Chicago, IL
Also Available As Webinar
Speakers:

• Robert A. Clifford, senior partner, Clifford Law Offices, moderator.
• The Honorable Kathy A. Flanagan, Supervising Judge, Motions Section, Law Division, Cook County Circuit Court.
• Professor Stephen Salzburg, George Washington University Law School.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
By:
Clifford Law Offices
Credit:
Approved for two hours of professional responsibility credit by the Illinois Commission on Professionalism
More:
http://cliffordlaw.com/continuing-legal-education/2013-webinar/

January 22/Web: Magical Math: Rating Schedules & Disabilities: VA Service-Connected Disability Compensation

How the Department of Veterans Affairs evaluates the degree of disability for service-connected disability compensation under Title 38 of the United States Code and Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Title:
Magical Math: Rating Schedules & Disabilities: VA Service-Connected Disability Compensation
When/Where:
January 22, 2013
12:00:00 PM
Webcast
Space is limited - Reserve your Webinar seat now!
By:
Texas Veterans Legal Assistance Project
Speaker:
Janet Totter.
Credit:
1 hour of MCLE credit (State Bar of Texas Course number 901260092)
More:
http://www.tlsc.org/calendar/

January 29/NYC: #Antitrust Developments: An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure

Part I of this program examines how Medco’s acquisition by Express Scripts was completed this year following eight months of antitrust investigation by the FTC and over 30 State AG offices, concerns raised by over 80 members of Congress, and a last minute private lawsuit.  Led by the attorneys for Medco this program will compare and contrast the successful Express Scripts/Medco transaction with the AT&T/T-Mobile deal (which foundered in the face of political opposition and challenges from government agencies and competitors).   We will discuss best practices for anticipating and defusing  issues that arise during regulatory review of transactions, for allocating antitrust or regulatory risk among parties, for dealing with concurrent federal and state investigations, and for coordinating media and political strategies with underlying legal strategies.
Part II addresses the question: How often have business executives or rank and file employees been stuck having to explain away “unfortunate language” in their own documents?  The problem has become even more acute as email plays into the hands of the impetuous writer.   This program will highlight ways to educate executives to convey their thoughts in a manner  that minimizes antitrust risk.   It will also outline strategies for neutralizing such documents if they already exist.
Free to members of the American Association of Corporate Counsel.
Title:
Antitrust Developments: An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure
When/Where:
January 29, 2013
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dechert
1095 Ave of the Americas
New York City
Speakers:

• Walter Siegel, Former Vice President and General Counsel, Standard Microsystems Corporations
• Tony L. Wolk, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Universal American
• Gerald Stein,  Attorney, Bureau of Competition, Federal Trade Commission, Northeast Region

By:
Dechert LLP
Credits: 
2 Hours
More:
http://www.acc.com/chapters/gny/index.cfm?eventID=12911

February 11/Philadelphia: Taking a Deposition

This program will review what one needs to know to get the best results from the actual deposition. This is an interactive class where students will attempt short sessions of a deposition based on our fact pattern.
Title:
Taking a Deposition
When/Where:
February 11, 2013
12:15 PM
Dechert LLP
Philadelphia, PA
By:
Dechert LLP
http://www.dechert.com
Credit:
Pending in CA, NJ, NY, PA & TX

More Information And Registration

February 20/Saint Paul: Book Signing and Presentation with Professor Jonathan Kahn #MCLE

Professor Jonathan Kahn will discuss his new book, Race in a Bottle: The Story of BiDil and Racialized Medicine in a Post-Genomic Age. This book examines how law, science, and commerce converge in the field of biomedicine to produce distinctive understandings and uses of race as a central organizing concept in the development of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology patents and related medical practice in a post-genomic age.
A reception will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Peterson Lounge, and the presentation will take place from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Room 105.
Title:
Book Signing and Presentation with Professor Jonathan Kahn

When/Where:
February 20, 2013
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Room 105
Hamline School of Law
Hamline University
1536 Hewitt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104-1284
CLE credit:
To be applied for.
Contact: 
Kari Winter, 651-523-2130
By:
Health Law Institute
More:
http://law.hamline.edu/Eventsdetail.aspx?id=4294984499

February 20/Mentor, OH: Mortgage Lending for Condominiums #MCLE

Continuing Educational Services provides seminars geared towards the economy and real estate with a special focus on mortgage lending.

Khash Saghafi

Title:
Mortgage Lending for Condominiums
When/Where:
February 20, 2013
10:45am
Mentor , OH
Speaker:
Khash Saghafi, a nationally renowned speaker in regards to 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:
Approved for 2 General Hours by the Ohio Supreme Court
More:
http://www.ohioce.net/upcoming-seminars

February 19/Cleveland: Contempt of Court: A Lynching that Changed the American Justice System #MCLE

Mark Curriden is an award-winning legal journalist, bestselling author, and frequent lecturer at legal organizations across the country, and co-author of the critically-acclaimed Contempt of Court: The Turn-of-the-Century Lynching That Launched a Hundred Years of Federalism.
Title:
Contempt of Court: A Lynching that Changed the American Justice System
When/Where:
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Moot Court Room
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
1801 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
By:

• C|M|LAW Alumni Association
• CMBA 
• Norman S. Minor Bar Association

CLE credit: 
1.5 free hours pending
More:
https://www.law.csuohio.edu/newsevents/events/2013020618001753

February 12/NYC: Litigating Child Custody/Visitation Cases

Please note that this training is open only to attorneys from major law firms.
Up to 10 CLE pro bono credits for providing an inMotion client with direct legal representation (1 skills credit for every 120 minutes, up to a maximum of 10 credits per attorney registration period).
Pre-registration is required for all trainings.
Title:
Litigating Child Custody/Visitation Cases
When/Where:
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Pre-registration required
Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP
1633 Broadway
(between 50th Street and 51st Street)
New York, NY 10019
Speakers:

• Diane Feniello, Esq., Staff Attorney, inMotion, Inc.
• Wendy Silva, Esq., Senior Staff Attorney, inMotion, Inc.

Credit:
1.0 skills / 1.0 professional practice / 0.5 ethics
Up to 10 CLE pro bono credits for providing an inMotion client with direct legal representation (1 skills credit for every 120 minutes, up to a maximum of 10 credits per attorney registration period).
Attorneys will be trained to represent inMotion clients in uncontested divorce proceedings. Procedural and substantive aspects will be discussed in detail. Training manuals and sample documents will be provided at the training.
More:
http://www.inmotiononline.org/content/view/77/215/lang,en/

February 8/Dallas: Ethical Obligations and Mentally Impaired Clients

The typical attorney-client relationship is based on the assumption that the client is capable of making decisions about important matters related to his or her case. However, a typical relationship may not be possible when the client has a mental impairment. Model Rule of Professional Conduct 1.14 addresses an attorney's obligations when a client's capacity to make adequately considered decisions is diminished due to, among other things, a mental impairment. This presentation will address an attorney's ethical and related obligations to clients with mental impairments under Model Rule 1.14. ABA guidance regarding these obligations will also be discussed. Attendees will leave this presentation with a better understanding of how to balance the needs of clients with mental impairments and still fulfill their professional responsibilities.

**This is a free program, however, in order to receive CLE credit you MUST register for the 2013 ABA Midyear Meeting (registration is free)**

Title:

Ethical Obligations and Mentally Impaired Clients

When/Where:

February 8, 2013
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Hilton Anatole, Morocco, Mezzanine Level, Tower
2201 N Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX

2201 North Stemmons Freeway

Dallas, TX

By:

American Bar Association Commission on Disability Rights

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February 7/Saint Paul: Religious Discrimination in the Workplace #MCLE

The course will focus on legal definitions and federal and state standards for religious discrimination claims and review the complaint investigation and resolution process for religious discrimination claims in Minneapolis. The speakers will present information on the prevalence of religious discrimination claims in Minneapolis.
In addressing legal standards for religious discrimination, the course will present information on federal (EEOC) standards as well as Minnesota (Minnesota Human Rights Act) standards for reasonable religious accommodations in the area of employment. The course will focus specifically on the Minneapolis Civil Rights Ordinance, which locally enforces federal and state standards and establishes a complaint investigation process to review allegations of religious discrimination. The presentation will conclude with real-case examples of religious discrimination claims in Minneapolis and resulting claim resolutions.
Title:
Religious Discrimination in the Workplace 
When/Where:
February 7, 2013
11:30:00 AM - 12:30:00 PM
Room 101
Hamline University
1536 Hewitt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104-1284
Credit:
1 Elimination of Bias CLE credit has been applied for.
Registration:
To register contact Deb Lange at 651-523-2122. Please indicate if you will be attending in person or via webcast.
Speakers:

• Toni Newborn is currently serving as the interim assistant director of civil rights at the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights. She graduated from William Mitchell College of Law in 2007 and became a licensed attorney in 2008. She is originally from Birmingham, Alabama and studied at Birmingham-Southern College receiving her undergraduate degree in Political Science. Prior to Newborn’s appointment as interim assistant director of civil rights, she served as an investigator in the Complaints Investigation Unit of the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights; her duties included investigating complaints of racial, religious, disability, and other discrimination and reaching out to educate the community on diversity issues. She has presented numerous lectures, outreach events, and trainings in civil rights, diversity, disability awareness, religious accommodation, and many other diversity-related topics.
• Seema Desai is currently employed as an investigator with the Minnesota Department of Civil Rights. She received her BA summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota where she majored in Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies and Asian American Studies. She received her law degree from Hamline University School of Law, where she earned a Certificate in Dispute Resolution. Desai is admitted to practice in Minnesota and began work with the Minnesota Department of Civil Rights in February 2011 as an investigator.

By:

• Hamline Law Alumni Board
• Ramsey County Bar Association Diversity Committee

More:
http://law.hamline.edu/Eventsdetail.aspx?id=4294984702

February 7/Dallas: Disability Issues in Employment & Labor Law

This program will help guide employers through the complex array of federal and state laws and regulations that protect workers with disabilities. It will assist them in developing a comprehensive strategy for hiring and retaining these workers. The program will provide an overview of the FMLA, ADA/ADAAA, HIPAA, GINA, ERISA, DOT, and OSHA regulations, as well as state workers’ compensation, disability, pregnancy leave, small necessities leaves, and medical privacy protections. In addition, lawyers with sensory, physical, and non-apparent/hidden disabilities will discuss challenges encountered in accessing the legal profession. Finally the program will examine the key role accommodations play in the hiring and retention of lawyers with disabilities and the benefits to the workplace of integrating lawyers with disabilities.

**This is a free program, however, in order to receive CLE credit you MUST register for the 2013 ABA Midyear Meeting (registration is free)**

Title:

Disability Issues in Employment & Labor Law

When/Where:

February 7, 2013

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Hilton Anatole, Sapphire, Lobby Level, Tower

2201 North Stemmons Freeway

Dallas, TX

By:

American Bar Association Commission on Disability Rights

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February 6/Cleveland: Moot Court Night - Trial Advocacy Seminar

The teams will be arguing whether disparate impact claims are cognizable under the Fair Housing Act. The circuits are split as the petition for certiorari currently pends before the United States Supreme Court and many expect cert to be granted.
Title:
Moot Court Night - Trial Advocacy Seminar
When/Where:
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Moot Court Room
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
1801 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
By:
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
CLE credit: 
1.5 free hours pending
More:
https://www.law.csuohio.edu/newsevents/events/2013020618001753

January 23/Web: Litigating and Advising on Clawbacks of Executive Compensation #MCLE

Recent legislation, SEC enforcement actions and Board compensation committee initiatives have put at risk the compensation of CEOs, CFOs and other senior executives of public companies. Bonuses and stock sale proceeds are now subject to "clawbacks" in the event of material errors in financial statements, under the Sarbanes Oxley and Dodd Frank statutes. The SEC has begun a series of aggressive enforcement actions seeking "no fault" clawbacks from executives not alleged to have done anything wrong. Many compensation committees of Boards of Directors have implemented "voluntary" clawback provisions for executives. And, Dodd Frank requires compensation committees to adopt "self-executing" clawback rules, which will be the subject of forthcoming SEC regulations.
These and other recent developments with executive clawbacks will be discussed by a panel of highly qualified experts, including:

• The securities litigator who defended the SEC's first "no fault" clawback case.
• A leading compensation consultant who advises the Boards of many Fortune 500 companies on compliance with these evolving clawback requirements.
• An experienced compensation lawyer who negotiates compensation agreements for executives and their employers.

Title:
Litigating and Advising on Clawbacks of Executive Compensation
When/Where:
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
2:00 PM EST
CLE:

• Eligible in NY, CA and IL
• Other states: check with your credit-granting authority.

Speakers:

• John W. Spiegel is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP. He has extensive experience in representing public companies and their officers and directors in securities litigation and SEC investigations and enforcement actions and is nationally recognized in Chambers in that practice area. He was lead defense counsel in the case of first impression brought by the SEC under the Sarbanes Oxley Act seeking to clawback compensation from a CEO not charged with misconduct, SEC v. Jenkins (D. Ariz). Mr. Spiegel graduated from Yale Law School where he was Editor in Chief of the Yale Law Journal, and clerked for Justice Byron White on U.S. Supreme Court.
• David E. Gordon is the managing director in the Los Angeles office of Frederic W. Cook & Co. He was previously a managing director at Pearl Meyer & Partners and, prior to that, a partner and chair of the Tax Department at O’Melveny & Myers LLP. He holds an A.B. from Harvard College and a J.D. from Harvard Law School, where he was a member of the Law Review.
• Williana H. Chang is of counsel in the Los Angeles office of Munger, Tolles & Olson specializing in executive compensation and employee benefits law. Her practice focuses on compensation arrangements in mergers and acquisitions, financings, IPOs and other corporate transactions. Ms. Chang has extensive experience in establishing and maintaining equity compensation plans, cash bonus plans, deferred compensation arrangements, and change of control agreements. She regularly negotiates executive severance, retention and employment agreements on behalf of executives and employers. In addition, Ms. Chang advises clients regarding tax rules under Internal Revenue Code section 409A, section 162(m), and sections 4999 and 280G; and the SEC rules governing executive compensation disclosure.

By:

• Law.com
• Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP

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February 5/Chicago: Forum on the Forgotten #Guantanamo Detainees - #MCLE

This program will focus on half of the men still detained in Guantánamo. For at least 3 years, these 86 men have been cleared for release by unanimous agreement of the nation’s top intelligence, national security, law enforcement, and military officials. Yet taxpayers continue to spend $70 million per year to keep them imprisoned. The program will also address the detainees’ efforts to obtain habeas corpus relief in the federal courts and Congressional restrictions on the release of these men. A question and answer session will follow the discussion.
Title:
Forum on the Forgotten Guantanamo Detainees
When/Where:
February 5, 2013
3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Union League Club of Chicago
65 West Jackson Blvd
Chicago
Speakers:

• Omar Farah of the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR)
• Professor Marc Falkoff of Northern Illinois University
• Moderated by Patricia Bronte

By:

• Chicago Council of Lawyers
• Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice
• Center for Constitutional Rights
• Union League Club of Chicago

Credit:
1.5  hours of MCLE credit will be provided.
RSVP Required:
There is no charge for this program but you must RSVP here
More:
http://www.chicagoappleseed.org/forum-on-the-forgotten-guantanamo-detainees/

February 1/San Francisco: SCOTUS 2012 Midterm Review: Tackling Equality

Affirmative action. Voting rights. Gay marriage. What will the Roberts court do with these and other key issues on the Supreme Court’s docket?
The Bay Area Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society and the San Francisco Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society are pleased to present a diverse panel of seasoned court watchers to discuss the current term.
Title:
SCOTUS 2012 Midterm Review: Tackling Equality
When/Where:
Friday, February 1, 2013
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP
JPMorgan Chase Building
560 Mission Street
20th Floor
San Francisco, CA
Register:
http://www.acslaw.org/BayAreaSCOTUS2012MidtermReviewRSVP
Speakers:

• Vikram D. Amar, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Professor of Law, UC Davis School of Law
• Kristin Linsley Myles, Partner, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP
• Moderated by Rory Little, Professor of Law, UC Hastings College of the Law. 

By:

• Bay Area Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society 
• San Francisco Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society

Credit:
1.0 MCLE hours
More:
http://www.acslaw.org/BayAreaSCOTUS2012MidtermReview

January 29/Web: Top Open Source Legal Developments in 2012 #MCLE

This annual review will highlight the most significant legal developments related to open source software in 2012, including:

• Clarifications around the globe on copyrightable subject matter
• Patent litigation related to open source software
• Government use of open source
• Competing trends on how project licensing information is (or isn't) presented
• Compliance programs in the community and in the enterprise.

Gain insights into these important legal developments from two of the leading open source legal experts, Karen Copenhaver, Partner at Choate Hall & Stewart and Counsel for the Linux Foundation, and Mark Radcliffe, Partner at DLA Piper and General Counsel for the Open Source Initiative (OSI).
Title:
Top Open Source Legal Developments in 2012
When/Where:
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST
Webinar
Speakers:

• Karen Copenhaver, Partner at Choate Hall & Stewart and Counsel for the Linux Foundation
• Mark Radcliffe, Partner at DLA Piper and General Counsel for the Open Source Initiative (OSI)

By:
Black Duck
Credit:

• California, New Jersey, New York
• Other States: MCLE credit will be applied for in the states where DLA Piper LLP (US) has an office.

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Serving the LGBT Elder Community - An On-Demand MCLE

This webinar will outline what an elder advocate needs to know to successfully serve the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) elder community. The presentation will include an overview of current research on the community, the legal terrain, and red flags to watch out for.

Title:
Serving the LGBT Elder Community
Part of LAAC Armchair Trainings: Senior Legal Issues
When/Where:
Anytime/Recording
Speaker:
Daniel Redman of the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)
Sponsor:
Legal Aid Association of California
Credit:

• California: Approved for 1 Self-Study Credit
• Other Jurisdictions: Check with your Credit-Granting Authority

A Message From LAAC's website:
"If you would like to support LAAC's videos and keep this service free for the community, please donate here: tiny.cc/Qwgg2b"
4freeCLE has no connection to that donation link; however, it seems only fair to support LAAC with however small a donation you can afford, both for its generous provision of training materials and to encourage it to do more of the same!
More Information, Including Hand-Outs:
http://vimeo.com/16293934

February 5/Minneapolis: Taking Action to Increase Equality: A Conversation among Bench and Bar #MCLE

Title:
Taking Action to Increase Equality: A Conversation among Bench and Bar
When/Where:
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Central
University of St. Thomas School of Law
1000 LaSalle Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
Credit:
Application has been made for  2  Hours of Elimination of Bias Credits
Speakers:

• Jill Gaulding’s background lies in both law and cognitive science (that is, the study of how brains work) and she brings both topics together in her work on gender discrimination.  As a practicing lawyer, she has worked to modernize legal doctrine to better reflect what we’ve learned from cognitive science about why discrimination happens and how we can stop it.  She co-founded Gender Justice, a nonprofit that addresses the causes and consequences of gender inequality, both locally and nationally, through impact litigation, policy work and public education and training.
• Judge Bernice Donald was appointed by President Obama to serve on the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, becoming the first black woman to serve on that court.  A member of numerous professional associations, Judge Donald served as Secretary of the American Bar Association from 2008 to 2011 and was one of the 2011 recipients of the ABA Spirit of Excellence Awards.  She is Past- President of the Association for Women Attorneys and the National Association of Women Judges.
• Ida Abbott has been helping employers develop, manage and retain legal talent since 1995.  For many years, Ida has been at the forefront of efforts to promote women in the legal profession. She is co-founder and Director of the Hastings Leadership Academy for Women at the University of California Hastings College of the Law, where she is also a Faculty Fellow. She is on the Advisory Board of the New York Women’s Bar Association Foundation and was Bay Area Chair of the Women in Law Empowerment Forum.

By:

• The Infinity Project
• Minnesota Women Lawyers 
• Gender Justice

More:
http://increasingequality.eventbrite.com/

January 23/Web: Post Dodd Frank Clawbacks #MCLE

Recent legislation, SEC enforcement actions and Board compensation committee initiatives have put at risk the compensation of CEOs, CFOs and other senior executives of public companies. Bonuses and stock sale proceeds are now subject to "clawbacks" in the event of material errors in financial statements, under the Sarbanes Oxley and Dodd-Frank statutes. The SEC has begun a series of aggressive enforcement actions seeking "no fault" clawbacks from executives not alleged to have done anything wrong. Many compensation committees of Boards of Directors have implemented "voluntary" clawback provisions for executives. And, Dodd-Frank requires compensation committees to adopt "self-executing" clawback rules, which will be the subject of forthcoming SEC regulations.
These and other recent developments with executive clawbacks will be discussed by a panel of highly qualified experts, including:

• The securities litigator who defended the SEC's first "no fault" clawback case.
• A leading compensation consultant who advises the Boards of many Fortune 500 companies on compliance with these evolving clawback requirements.
• An experienced compensation lawyer who negotiates compensation agreements for executives and their employers.

Title:
Post Dodd Frank Clawbacks Live Webcast
When/Where:
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
2:00 p.m. Eastern/11:00 a.m. Pacific
Webcast
Pre-registration Required
Credit:
Approved for 1 Credit in NY, CA and IL
Speakers:

• John Spiegel, Partner, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP
• David Gordon, Managing Director, Frederic W. Cook & Co.
• Williana Chang, Of Counsel Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP

By:

• Law.com
• Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP 

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January 29-31/NYC: LegalTech Show

LegalTech Show in New York offers the chance to earn up to 12 CLE credits including 4.5 Ethics. Accreditation is available for most states.
The CLE programs are mixed in with other sessions and an exhibit hall with over 350 exhibit booths plus networking opportunities.
Title:

LegalTech Show
When/Where:
January 29-31, 2013
Free CLEs at various times during those days
The Hilton New York
1335 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Pre-registration is required for free admission. Go to its website, click on "Registration", select the free Exhibit "Plus" Pass.
Credit:
Up to 12 Credits, including 4.5 Ethics, in many states
By:
ALM
More:
http://www.legaltechshow.com

February 13+14/Cleveland: Mortgage Lending for Condominiums #MCLE

Continuing Educational Services provides seminars geared towards the economy and real estate with a special focus on mortgage lending.

Khash Saghafi

Title:
Mortgage Lending for Condominiums
When/Where:
February 13+14, 2013
10:45am
Cleveland, OH
Speaker:
Khash Saghafi, a nationally renowned speaker in regards to 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:
Approved for 2 General Hours by the Ohio Supreme Court
More:
http://www.ohioce.net/upcoming-seminars

Bankruptcy & Divorce: The Worst of Both Worlds - On-Demand MCLE

The Bankruptcy Abuse and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 is hopelessly complex and loaded with traps, completely changing the role of attorneys handling bankruptcy and divorce cases. This program will teach you how to navigate this tricky piece of legislation without landing yourself in hot water.
Title:
Bankruptcy & Divorce: The Worst of Both Worlds
When/Where:
On-Demand Recording
Speakers:
Barbara J. May is a sole practitioner in Roseville, MN where she has practiced in bankruptcy and adversary litigation for over 28 years. She is licensed to practice in Minnesota, Wisconsin, both Federal Courts and the 8th and 7th Circuits. She was board certified as a Consumer Bankruptcy Law Specialist by the American Board of Certification in 2000, and was a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys from 2002-2008.
By:
Lexvid
More:
http://www.lexvid.com/clevideos/view/94

February 13/Cleveland: Making Sense of the Supreme Court

Jonathan H. Adler

After an unprecedented era of stability, the U.S. Supreme Court has undergone a remarkable degree of change. Four new justices have been confirmed to the Supreme Court in the past six years, including a new Chief Justice. Several recent high-profile cases, including the health care case, have reinforced perceptions that the Supreme Court is sharply divided along ideological lines. At the same time, doctrinal differences have emerged among justices long perceived as ideological bedfellows, and the Court’s docket has changed in potentially important ways.
In this lecture, Professor Adler will look at recent changes on the U.S. Supreme Court and their likely effect on the course of the law. Among other things, Professor Adler will discuss changes in the court’s docket, doctrinal shifts in key areas, the likely effect of the Presidential election on the Court, and what lessons can be learned from the Court’s recent terms, including important cases like NFIB v. Sebelius.
Prof. Adler will examine how the Court’s rulings could affect regulated industries, litigants, and potential future cases.
Title:
Making Sense of the Supreme Court
When/Where:
February 13, 2013
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Eastern
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Ave., 2nd floor
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Speaker:
Jonathan H. Adler is the inaugural Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Business Law & Regulation at the Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where he teaches courses in environmental, administrative, and constitutional law. Professor Adler is the author or editor of four books on environmental policy and over a dozen book chapters. His articles have appeared in publications ranging from the Harvard Environmental Law Review and Supreme Court Economic Review to The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. Professor Adler is a Senior Fellow at the Property & Environment Research Center in Bozeman, Montana, a contributing editor to National Review Online and a regular contributor to the popular legal blog, "The Volokh Conspiracy." A 2007 study identified Professor Adler as the most cited legal academic in environmental law under age 40, and his recent article, “Money or Nothing: The Adverse Environmental Consequences of Uncompensated Law Use Controls,” published in the Boston College Law Review, was selected as one of the ten best articles in land use and environmental law in 2008.
In 2004, Professor Adler received the Paul M. Bator Award, given annually by the Federalist Society for Law and Policy Studies to an academic under 40 for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and commitment to students. In 2007, the Case Western Reserve University Law Alumni Association awarded Professor Adler their annual "Distinguished Teacher Award." Professor Adler serves on the academic advisory board of the Cato Supreme Court Review, the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Research on Economics and the Environment, and the Environmental Law Institute’s Environmental Law Reporter and ELI Press Advisory Board. A regular commentator on environmental and legal issues, he has appeared on numerous radio and television programs, ranging from the PBS "Newshour with Jim Lehrer" and NPR's "Talk of the Nation" to the Fox News Channel's "O'Reilly Factor" and "Entertainment Tonight." Prior to joining the faculty at Case Western, Professor Adler clerked for the Honorable David B. Sentelle on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. From 1991 to 2000, Professor Adler worked at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, a free market research and advocacy group in Washington, D.C., where he directed CEI's environmental studies program.
Credit:
1 hr. of CLE credit available, pending approval

By:
Case Downtown Lecture Series
Case Western Reserve School of Law
More:
http://law.case.edu/Lectures.aspx?lec_id=326

February 12/St. Paul+Web: Update on Brown v. Board of Education

Title:
Update on Brown v. Board of Education: How far have we come, and is integration the complete solution to achieving academic equality?
When/Where:
February 12, 2013
11:30:00 AM - 12:30:00 PM
Hamline University School of Law
Room 105
1536 Hewitt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104-1284
Also webcast.
Cost:
Free
Speakers:

• Hamline Law Professor Len Biernat
• St. Thomas Law Professor Nekima Levy-Pounds

Contact:
Contact Daryle Houston for general information at dhouston01@hamlineuniversity.edu. To register for CLE credit, contact Jane Prince at jprince01@hamline.edu.
By:

• Hamline Black Law Students Association
• Hamline Law Alumni Board

More:
http://law.hamline.edu/Eventsdetail.aspx?id=4294983863

February 12/San Francisco: Dream Act & Deferred Action

Learn the ins and outs of Dream Act (pending legislation) and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy which is now being implemented by the Obama Administration. Alexander H. Lubarsky, LL.M., Esq. will explain the state of Dream Act legislation and perform a “walk through” of a DACA client interview and forms processing. DACA is a very new and powerful change in immigration law policy resulting in undocumented people thirty and under being able to obtain lawful status. This workshop will take the practitioner through the DACA application process from beginning to end.
Title:
Dream Act & Deferred Action
When/Where:
February 12, 2013
5:30pm - 7:00pm
San Francisco Bar Association Board Room
San Francisco, CA
Speaker:
Alex Lubarsky, Esq.
Credits:
1.5 General CLE Credits
To RSVP:
Email trainingsvlsp@sfbar.org or call 415-782-9000 ext. 8651
Who Can Attend?
All active ALRP Panel Attorneys and associates at partner pro bono law firms are welcome to attend any of ALRP’s free MCLE trainings. Attorneys who wish to attend but who are not currently members of ALRP are requested to join our Panel and accept two referrals in the next year. Due to space limitations, attorneys who have not yet joined our Panel are requested to attend only one free training per series. After joining the Panel, attorneys can attend as many trainings as they like.
More:
http://www.alrp.org/events/mcle-training-dream-act

February 12/Minneapolis: Searching Westlaw.com

Hands-on training from a West instructor, on both Westlaw Classic and WestlawNext, with a focus on databases available in the Hennepin County Law Library.
Title:
Searching Westlaw.com
When/Where:
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
Hennepin County Law Library
C-2451 Government Center
300 S. Sixth St.
Minneapolis, MN 55487
Credit:
1 hour CLE credit for each of the two classes
Speaker:
 A West instructor
Cost:
Free to HCLL subscribers.
Future Programs:

• Tuesday, Mar. 12
• Tuesday, April 9
• Tuesday, May 14
• Tuesday, June 11
• Tuesday, July 9
• Tuesday, August 13
• Tuesday, September 10
• Tuesday, October 8
• Tuesday, November 12

More:
http://hclaw.co.hennepin.mn.us/screens/training.html

January 23/Miami, FL: Stand Your Ground #MCLE

Title:
Stand Your Ground
Part of the Justice Building Lunchtime CLE Series
When/Where:
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Noon - 1:30 PM
Courtroom 7-2,
Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building
1351 NW 12th Street
Miami, Florida 33125
Speakers:

• Judge Richard Hersch
• Warren Schwartz

Credit:
1 hr free CLE credit available
By:

• The League of Prosecutors
• FACDL - Miami
• Dade County Bar Association Criminal Courts Committee

More:
http://dadecountybar.org/012313jbltcle.html

January 30/Philadelphia: Protecting Product Design Under Trademark and Design Patent Law

Companies protect their brand names via trademark law, and their inventions via patent law – but they may have two different avenues for seeking protection for non-functional product design – trademark and design patent. This program examines the pros and cons of each path to protection, and the challenges in enforcing rights in product design..
Title:
Protecting Product Design Under Trademark and Design Patent Law
When/Where:
January 30, 2013
4:00 PM
Dechert LLP
Philadelphia, PA
By:
Dechert LLP
http://www.dechert.com
Credit:
Pending in CA, NJ, NY, PA & TX

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January 22/Philadelphia: Preparing for a Deposition

This program will cover how to review appropriate documentation obtained during discovery; the use of "creative" fact gathering alternatives; and setting clear goals for depositions and structuring comprehensive deposition outlines to accomplish those goals.
Title:
Preparing for a Deposition
When/Where:
January 22, 2013
12:15 PM
Dechert LLP
Philadelphia, PA
By:
Dechert LLP
http://www.dechert.com
Credit:
Pending in CA, NJ, NY and PA

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January 17/Milwaukee: Judicial Campaigns, Money and the Future of Justice #MCLE

The Wisconsin Supreme Court, a non-partisan court, has recently seen persistent partisan divide.  Additionally, Supreme Court campaigns nationwide continue to be inundated with big money contributions, with nearly $28 million spent on television ads alone in 2012.  The increasing role of campaign contributions in judicial races poses unique challenges to maintaining an independent and impartial judiciary, and the public's trust in our system of justice.
The ACS Milwaukee Lawyer Chapter invites two panelists, The Honorable Ann Walsh Bradley and Mike McCabe, to share their insight and perspectives on our growing crisis in state courts.  Come learn about the pressures and influences facing judges, how they strive to remain objective despite them and steps to take to solve this problem properly.  Dr. Greg Rabidoux, Director of the American Constitution Society’s State Courts Project, will moderate this discussion.
Title:
Judicial Campaigns, Money and the Future of Justice
When/Where: 
Thursday, January 17, 2013 - 12:00pm
InterContinental Milwaukee
139 E. Kilbourn Avenue Salon A
Milwaukee, WI
RSVP here
Speakers:

• The Honorable Ann Walsh Bradley, Associate Justice, Wisconsin Supreme Court
• Mike McCabe, Executive Director, Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
• Moderator: Dr. Greg Rabidoux, Director, State Courts Project, American Constitution Society

By:
The Milwaukee Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society presents:
Credit:
1.0 hours CLE credit pending
More:
http://www.acslaw.org/MILStateCourts