December 11: Web - An Introduction to Legal Project Management #MCLE

With the ever-increasing cost pressures on corporate law departments, effective legal project management (LPM) has become a must for both in-house and law firm attorneys. Yet most attorneys are still at a loss as to what LPM includes and requires and how to get started. This Practical Law webinar, presented by Mark Lassiter, an LPM expert and practicing attorney, will focus on how to use LPM to benefit both clients and their counsel and make legal service delivery more effective and efficient. Using the example of forming a series of subsidiary corporations, the session will cover:

• What does LPM include?
• How does a law firm embrace and integrate LPM into its firm culture and practice areas?
• What are the challenges and obstacles that law firms face in embracing LPM?
• How in-house counsel can implement LPM both internally and to increase collaboration with outside counsel.
• Resources that are available to assist lawyers and law firms in embracing LPM.
• How to get started using LPM.

Title:

An Introduction to Legal Project Management
When/Where:
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT)
Webcast - Register Now!
Speakers:

• Mark Lassiter, Founder/Attorney/Principal, The Lassiter Law Firm; Founder/Manager, Legal Project Management, LLC d/b/a Lex Projex™
• Heather McMaster, Head Editor, Practical Law Securities

Credit:
1.0 General Skills CLE credit pending in: AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, GA, HI, IA, IL, ME, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OK, PA, TN, TX and VT.
Cost:
If you are not currently a Practical Law subscriber, you will be given access to these resources via a no-obligation one week free trial to Practical Law’s online service.
By:
Practical Law provides practical, up-to-date resources across all major commercial practice areas to help lawyers in law firms and in-house legal departments get up to speed quickly, save time and protect the bottom line.

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December 10: Web - Current Trends in Tender Offers: Exploring the Issues and Impact of New DGCL Section 251(h)

Join Practical Law for a free 60-minute webinar in which our expert panelists review trends and highlights from tender offers launched after August 1, 2013, when Delaware General Corporation Law Section 251(h) became effective. Under DGCL Section 251(h) parties can, under certain circumstances, complete a second step merger without stockholder approval following a tender offer.
Topics:

• Key requirements to opt-in to Section 251(h)
• How practitioners are drafting merger agreement provisions to reflect Section 251(h)
• Highlights from recent tender offer transactions
• Special considerations for acquirers financing their tender offers
• Issues for parties to consider when using a Section 251(h) structure
• And more.

Title:
Current Trends in Tender Offers:  Exploring the Issues and Impact of New DGCL Section 251(h)
When/Where:
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
1:00pm - 2:00pm ET
Webcast
Speakers:

• Stephen Kotran, Partner, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
• Richard Hall, Partner, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
• Tasha Hutchins, Senior Editor, Practical Law Corporate & Securities.

Credit:
1.0 General Skills CLE credit pending in AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, GA, HI, IA, IL, ME, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OK, PA, TN, TX and VT.
Cost:
If you are not currently a Practical Law subscriber, you will be given access to these resources via a no-obligation one week free trial to Practical Law’s online service.
By:
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January 15: San Francisco - Introduction to Family Law Training

The 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.
Pre-registration is required to attend.
Title:
Introduction to Family Law Training
When/Where:
January 15, 2014: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Speakers:
This training will be given by JDC’s Supervising Attorneys.
By:
Bar Association of San Francisco
MCLE Credits:
1 Hour
Cost:
Free to volunteers
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December 4: Austin, TX - Money, Politics and the Texas Supreme Court

Fair and impartial state courts play a vital role in our democracy, but a rising tide of high stakes campaigns featuring massive campaign contributions and contentious politics pose a threat to them. David Lyle will discuss the findings of ACS's empirical study, Justice At Risk, which provides an insight into the links between campaign contributions, politics and state courts. Craig McDonald will give an historical overview of selection processes in Texas as well as prospective reforms in the Lone Star state.

Title:
Money, Politics and the Texas Supreme Court
When/Where:
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Austin Bar Association
816 Congress Avenue
The Longhorn Room
3rd Floor
Austin, TX
Preregister Now!
Speakers:

• David Lyle, Senior Counsel for State Advancement, American Constitution Society for Law and Policy
• Craig McDonald, Executive Director, Texans for Public Justice.

By:
American Constitution Society
Credit:
1
Cost:
Free
More:
http://www.acslaw.org/AustinMoneyPoliticsTexasSupremeCourtRSVP

December 12: NYC - Everything A Secured Creditor Wants To Know About Chapter 11 But Was Afraid To Ask #MCLE (#bankruptcy)

Co-taught by NLI's expert faculty, David Wolnerman, Esq. and Randolph White, Esq., this class will cover the basics of bankruptcy and Chapter 11 reorganizations and offer strategies and considerations for your creditor (as well as debtor) clients. In the current economy, education on bankruptcy law is more important than ever. This class is for bankruptcy specialists as well as those new to the practice.

Title:
Everything A Secured Creditor Wants To Know About Chapter 11 But Was Afraid To Ask
When/Where:
Thursday, December 12, 2013
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Bank of America
114 West 47th Street, 1st Floor Auditorium (US Trust Bldg)
New York, NY 10036
Register now - Seats Are Limited!
Speakers:
David Y. Wolnerman, Esq., Randolph E. White, Esq.
By:
National Law Institute
Credit:
3
Cost:
Free.

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December 19: Westlake, OH - Reverse Mortgages and Rehab Loans

Continuing Educational Services provides seminars geared towards the economy and real estate with a special focus on mortgage lending.
Title:
Reverse Mortgages and Rehab Loans
When/Where:
December 19, 2013
10:45am
Westlake Holiday Inn
Westlake, 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 credit by the Ohio Supreme Court
Cost:
Free
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December 5: Webcast - What Commercial Litigators and their Clients Need to Know about Bankruptcy #MCLE

Some of the most complex commercial litigation matters are now being dealt with in bankruptcy court. These days, attorneys may have to appear in bankruptcy court to pursue matters that previously had been relegated to state or federal district courts. Although bankruptcy litigation and general civil litigation may appear similar, there are many important differences.
Join Practical Law and Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP for a free 60-minute webinar that will provide a basic framework for commercial litigators and other attorneys who do not have extensive experience in bankruptcy litigation. The presenters will review:

• The types of bankruptcy proceedings and key players in a bankruptcy case.
• The nature of the bankruptcy court, including the bankruptcy court’s jurisdiction and procedural rules, including requirements for removal and remand, and circumstances under which a court can withdraw the reference of a matter.
• The effects of the automatic stay.
• The discharge and dischargeability of debt.
• The discovery process.
• Proofs of claim.

Title:
What Commercial Litigators and their Clients Need to Know about Bankruptcy
When/Where:
Thursday, December 5, 2013
1:00pm ET - 2:00pm ET
Webcast
Credit:
1.0 General Skills CLE credit pending in AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, GA, HI, IA, IL, ME, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OK, PA, TN, TX and VT.
Cost:
If you are not currently a Practical Law subscriber, you will be given access to these resources via a no-obligation one week free trial to Practical Law’s online service.
By:
Practical Law provides practical, up-to-date resources across all major commercial practice areas to help lawyers in law firms and in-house legal departments get up to speed quickly, save time and protect the bottom line.

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December 18: Mentor, OH - Reverse Mortgages and Rehab Loans

Continuing Educational Services provides seminars geared towards the economy and real estate with a special focus on mortgage lending.
Title:
Reverse Mortgages and Rehab Loans
When/Where:
December 18, 2013
10:45am
Mentor LaMalfa
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 credit by the Ohio Supreme Court
Cost:
Free
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January 6: Webcast - Best Practices in Patent Illustration #MCLE

This webinar demonstrate proven techniques that improve figure clarity and generate top quality first drafts that reduce office actions
Topics Covered:

• Techniques that reduce examiners' confusions and improve figure clarity
• Best practices for working with inventors and vendors
• Quality control - what details are examiners looking for in your illustrations
• How can you help your vendor complete the drawings in one draft instead of three?
• Lines, shading, text and fills for Utility and Design patents.

Title:
Best Practices in Patent Illustration
When/Where:
January 6, 2014
Webcast
Speaker:
Hal Peiroway has been conducting webinars focusing on these critical areas over the last few years. Coming from industrial and product design domains, he also brings a wealth of knowledge from more than 10 years of experience working with intellectual property professionals: from top IP and AmLaw firms to individual inventors. Patent attorneys, patent agents and paralegals find these webinars very useful and are able to manage their patent prosecution in a more efficient and effective manner.
By:
Legal Advantage has conducted over 3,000 combined searches, with a cross section of experience of searching for patent and non-patent literature in databases mirrored with extensive on-site search experience at the USPTO.
Credit:
AR, CA, FL, ME, MO, MS, MT, OH, NM, NV, VA, VT, WA.
More:
http://legaladvantage.net/CLE/PatentIllustration.aspx

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December 12: Strongsville, OH - Reverse Mortgages and Rehab Loans #MCLE

Continuing Educational Services provides seminars geared towards the economy and real estate with a special focus on mortgage lending.
Title:
Reverse Mortgages and Rehab Loans
When/Where:
December 12, 2013
10:45am
Strongsville Holiday Inn
Strongsville, 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 credit by the Ohio Supreme Court
Cost:
Free
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December 11: Independence, OH - Reverse Mortgages and Rehab Loans

Continuing Educational Services provides seminars geared towards the economy and real estate with a special focus on mortgage lending.
Title:
Reverse Mortgages and Rehab Loans
When/Where:
December 11, 2013
10:45am
Independence Holiday Inn
Independence, 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 credit by the Ohio Supreme Court
Cost:
Free
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December 17: NYC - How to Beat a Traffic Ticket #MCLE

Matthew Weiss, Esq. has successfully represented thousands of motorists on everything from minor traffic violations to more serious vehicular offenses. He regularly speaks, writes articles, and teaches lawyers on this topic. In this highly interactive class, he will teach you everything you need to know in order to represent a client or yourself at the Traffic Violations Bureau including entering pleas, preparing for the hearing, conducting a hearing, cross examining police officers, and more. This promises to be one of the most informative and fun CLE classes that you will ever attend!
Title:
How to Beat a Traffic Ticket
When/Where:
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Bank of America
114 West 47th Street, 12th Floor (US Trust Bldg)
New York, NY 10036
Speaker:
Matthew Weiss, Esq.
By:
National Law Institute
Credit:
3.0
Cost:
Free.

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December 10: NYC - Ethical Issues in the Practice of Real Estate Law (#ethics #MCLE for #lawyers)

This class is designed for practitioners of commercial and residential real estate and addresses a number of ethical issues and potential ethical pitfalls the attorney should be aware of in a real estate transaction. Particular attention is focused on potential conflicts in representing multiple parties to a real estate transaction, the requirement of obtaining a signed engagement letter, using non-attorneys such as paralegals and clerks to attend closings, handling escrow accounts, comingling escrow funds, and escrow account bookkeeping requirements.
Preregistration Required.
Title:
Ethical Issues in the Practice of Real Estate Law
When/Where:
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Bank of America
114 West 47th Street, 12th Floor (US Trust Bldg)
New York, NY 10036
Speaker:
By:
National Law Institute
Credit:
3.0, Ethics and Professionalism
Cost:
Free.

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December 4: Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Reverse Mortgages and Rehab Loans

Continuing Educational Services provides seminars geared towards the economy and real estate with a special focus on mortgage lending.
Title:
Reverse Mortgages and Rehab Loans
When/Where:
December 4, 2013
10:45am
Cuyahoga Falls Sheraton
Cuyahoga Falls, 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 credit by the Ohio Supreme Court
Cost:
Free
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December 3: NYC - Representing the Buyer: Coop and Condo Due Diligence and Contract Matters #MCLE

This class is for attorneys who will, or may, represent purchasers of Coop and Condo apartments. The class will address both contract issues the attorney should be aware of as well as due diligence that the attorney must conduct on behalf of the client. Specific issues to be addressed include time of the essence clause, delivery date issues, mortgage contingency clause, down payment and default clauses, review of Coop and Condo Offering plans, review of Coop and Condo Financial Statements, review of Coop Proprietary Lease, review of Coop Board minutes, and review of Coop or Condo's By-Laws. The class will also discuss the various federal, state and local taxes related to such a transaction. Register now because seats are limited!
Title:
Representing the Buyer: Coop and Condo Due Diligence and Contract Matters
When/Where:
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Bank of America
114 West 47th Street, 12th Floor (US Trust Bldg)
New York, NY 10036
Speaker:
Marc Israel
By:
National Law Institute
Credit:
3.0
Cost:
Free.

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December 20: Philadelphia - PA Bridge the Gap

For more information on the PA Bridge the Gap program for newly admitted attorneys, visit the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board website.

Title:
PA Bridge the Gap
A CLE Seminar Presented by Dechert LLP
When/Where:
December 20, 2013
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Philadelphia, PA
Speaker:
Joseph K. Hetrick
By:
Dechert
Credit:
This program has been approved for 4 hours of ethics credits in Pennsylvania.
Cost:
No charge

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December 18: NYC - Non-obvious Tax Issues in Capital Markets Transactions

This CLE presentation will focus on the non-obvious tax issues that commonly arise in capital markets transactions. We will review a sample prospectus and discuss where these non-obvious issues may present themselves. We will also discuss what disclosure may be appropriate with respect to these issues.

Title:
Non-obvious Tax Issues in Capital Markets Transactions
When/Where:
Date: December 18, 2013
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: New York, NY
Speaker:

Andrew Bloom

Andrew D. Bloom - Andrew Bloom’s practice focuses on the tax aspects of financial products, structured finance and investment funds. Mr. Bloom advises funds, managers, financial institutions and other clients on a wide range of domestic and cross-border transactions, including corporate finance and securities, private equity investments, and international tax planning. Mr. Bloom has extensive experience advising on the foreign account tax compliance provisions of the HIRE Act (FATCA), and has been a frequent speaker in that area. Mr. Bloom also regularly advises charities, on a pro bono basis, regarding various formational, international, and operational issues.
By:
Dechert
Credit:
CLE credit is pending in CA, NJ, NY and PA.
Cost:
No charge

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December 17: Philadelphia - Written Work Product

The essentials for drafting professional correspondence and an overview of:

• common mistakes;
• the structuring and execution of a well written memorandum; and
• examples of good and bad written work product.

Title:
Written Work Product
A CLE Seminar Presented by Dechert LLP
When/Where:
December 17, 2013
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Philadelphia, PA

Joseph K. Hetrick

Speaker:
Joseph K. Hetrick is of counsel in Dechert's mass torts and product liability group. He focuses his practice on product liability defense, with an emphasis on pharmaceutical and medical device cases. Mr. Hetrick has an extensive background in personal injury litigation, including medical malpractice and insurance litigation and has handled class action suits on behalf of the insurance and pharmaceutical industries.
By:
Dechert
Credit:
CLE credit is pending in CA, NJ, NY and PA.
Cost:
No charge

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December 17: Albany, NY + Web: Introduction To Child Support #MCLE (6pm Eastern)

Title:
Introduction  to Child Support
When/Where:
December 17, 2013
6:00-7:00 p.m.
441 New Karner Road
Albany, NY 12205
Also Webcast
Note: This event is followed, in person and on the web, by the 7pm program Marriage Dissolution: Practice & Procedure.
Speaker:
Jennifer J. Corcoran, Esq. is a partner with Tully Rinckey, PLLC and concentrates her practice in the areas of family and matrimonial law, elder law, and trusts and estates. Jennifer also handles real estate and bankruptcy law for the firm. She is the former Deputy Chief Clerk of the Albany County Surrogate’s Court.
Credit:

• New York: 1 CLE Credit Hour
• Washington State: 1 Credit Hour, MCLE Activity 358542
• Other jurisdictions: consult your credit-granting authority

Cost:
There is no fee for this event, but the sponsor asks that you please register by December 16, 2013.
By:
Tully Rinckey PLLC, Attorneys & Counselors at Law
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December 16: NYC - Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2013

This program examines everyday issues of ethics and professional responsibility in pro bono and public interest practice.Using “all-new” hypotheticals as the basis of discussion, this program will review the ethical issues that arise in the context of pro bono representation concerning:

• The attorney-client relationship
• Who is the client?
• Client misconduct
• Confidentiality, conflicts of interest and privilege
• Dealing with pro se adversaries and other third parties
• Representing clients with diminished capacity
• Ethical issues faced by firm and in-house counsel undertaking pro bono activities.

Title:
Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2013;
When/Where:
New York, NY
December 16, 2013
9:00 AM Eastern
Speakers:
Chair: Louis S. Sartori ~ Director, Pro Bono Practice, The Legal Aid Society
Douglas J. Chu ~ Hynes & Chu LLP
Lisa E. Cleary ~ Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
Jennifer L. Kroman ~ Director of Pro Bono Practice, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Michael Scherz ~ Director, Domestic Violence Project, Lawyers for Children
Program Attorney: Janet L. Siegel ~ Practising Law Institute
Credits:
Typically 2 credits in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Virgin Islands, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming
By:
Practising Law Institute
Cost:
As part of PLI’s commitment to public service and the pro bono activities of the legal community, there is no fee to attend this program.
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December 12: Seattle - Security Clearance Law – Regulatory Standards and Administrative Procedure

The Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) adjudicate industrial security clearance cases under DoD Directive 5220.6 – Appeals of Industrial Security Clearance Cases, which implements Executive Order 10865 – Safeguarding Classified Information within Industry. These cases involve security clearances for Contractor personnel doing classified work for all DoD components and 24 other Federal Agencies and Departments. If you are interested in learning more about adjudications, due process hearings, and appeals of security clearance cases for private sector employees, please join us on December 12, 2013 for the Mini-CLE presentation Security Clearance Law – Regulatory Standards and Administrative Procedure. The Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals also conducts appeal hearings for active duty, reserve, and national guard military personnel, as well as DoD employees, whose security clearances have been denied or revoked. Judge White will be discussing both types of cases.
Title:
Security Clearance Law – Regulatory Standards and Administrative Procedure
When/Where:
Thursday, December 12, 2013
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Ben Bridge Corporate Headquarters
2901 3rd Avenue, 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA.
Speaker:
Judge David M. White, Administrative Judge, Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals, has been an Administrative Judge with the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals since 2006. He has served 30 years in the U.S. Navy, the final 7 years as a Circuit Military Judge in the Navy-Marine Corps Trial Judiciary.
By:
WSBA Legal Assistance to Military Personnel Section
Cost:
Free to Section members. Join Today!
More:
http://www.wsba.org/Legal-Community/Sections/Legal-Assistance-to-Military-Personnel/LAMP-Calendar

December 4: San Francisco - Making the Most of Mediation in Family Law #probono #MCLE

Negotiation generally: how to work with the skills you have, and compensate for the skills you lack;
Negotiation in housing court: what is a good deal? What the best I can get?
Client communication: how do to work with clients who are not on the same page as me;
Working with mediators: leveraging a system stacked against us.

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 are not currently members of the Panel are requested to join our Panel and accept two ALRP referrals in the next year. Pre-registration is required to attend.
Title:
Making the Most of Mediation in Family Law
When/Where:
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
5:30pm - 7:00pm
San Francisco Bar Association Board Room
301 Battery Street, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA
Speaker:
Deepa Varma, Esq.
By:
AIDS Legal Referral Panel
MCLE Credits:
1.5 General CLE Credits
Cost:
Free to active ALRP Panel Attorneys and associates at partner pro bono law firms
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November 20: NYC - Litigated Divorces

PREREQUISITES Please note that this training is open only to attorneys from major law firms.
If you have any questions, contact  CLEtrainings@herjustice.org.
Attorneys will be trained to represent Her Justice-referred clients in litigated divorce actions in Supreme Court.
Procedural and substantive aspects will be discussed in detail including equitable distribution of marital property, maintenance, child support and child custody and visitation. Recent changes in matrimonial law, including no-fault divorce and the guidelines for calculating temporary maintenance during the pendency of a divorce, will be highlighted. Training manuals and sample documents will be provided at the training.
A litigated divorce case will be assigned at the training or shortly thereafter. Attorneys can work on the case individually or as part of a team of two or more attorneys.
Title:
Litigated divorces
When/Where:
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
12:30 – 3:00 pm
Pre-registration required
BakerHostetler LLP
45 Rockefeller Plaza
(between 49th and 50th Streets)
New York, NY.
Speakers:

• Diane Feniello, Esq., Senior Staff Attorney, Her Justice
• Gabriella Richman, Esq., Supervising Attorney, Her Justice

By:
HerJustice
Credit:
2.5 CLE credits upon course completion
1.0 skills / 1.0 professional practice / 0.5 ethics
Also: 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).

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December 10: Philadelphia - Life Cycle of a Nonprofit #MCLE

This program will focus on issues relating to incorporating and obtaining tax exempt status for nonprofit organizations. Specific issues to be covered include: fiscal sponsorship as an alternative to forming a new organization; evaluation of whether an organization qualifies as tax-exempt; selection of the appropriate tax-exempt status; choice of state law and legal structure; preparation of governing documents; “best practice” policies for conflicts of interest, whistleblowers and document retention; preparation of applications for state and federal tax exemption; review of annual filing requirements; issues regarding unrelated business income, fundraising and charitable solicitation registrations; liability issues for directors and officers; and any other issues that relate to nonprofits that attendees may raise.

Title:
Life Cycle of a Nonprofit
A CLE Seminar Presented by Dechert LLP
When/Where:
December 10, 2013
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Philadelphia, PA
Speakers:

• Frederick J. Gerhart
• Michael Hirschfeld
• Jean Rigney

By:
Dechert
Credit:
CLE credit is pending in CA, NC, NJ, NY, PA and TX.
Cost:
No charge

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Guide to Free CLE for New Jersey - On Demand #MCLE

The Guide to Free CLE for New Jersey now features hours of free recorded, on-demand CLE and listing for live events, all earning New Jersey lawyers CLE credit!
The selection provided is only a fraction of what is available; if you have a particular topic on which you'd like a free CLE, contact me and I'll look around. If you see any errors in the Guide, or have suggestions for improvements, contact me ASAP!
This Guide is third in a growing series that includes:

• California.
• New York
• Texas
• Washington State

Similar pages for other states are now in process. If *you* have a preference as for which states get their pages first, so you can start earning free on-demand CLE, comment below and I'll do what I can!

Guide to Free #MCLE for New York Lawyers

I'm proud to announce the Guide to Free CLE for New York featuring "more than 10" hours of free recorded, on-demand CLE and listing for live events.
The selection provided is only a fraction of what is available; if you have a particular topic on which you'd like a free CLE, contact me and I'll look around. If you see any errors in the Guide, or have suggestions for improvements, contact me ASAP!
This Guide is third in a growing series that includes:

• Washington State
• Texas
• California.

Similar pages for other states are now in process. If *you* have a preference as for which states get their pages first, so you can start earning free on-demand CLE, comment below and I'll do what I can!

California: 2013 Guide to Free Continuing Legal Education (#MCLE) in #California

I'm proud to announce the Guide to Free CLE for California featuring "more than 10" hours of free recorded, on-demand CLE and listing for live events.
The selection provided is only a fraction of what is available; if you have a particular topic on which you'd like a free CLE, contact me and I'll look around. If you see any errors in the Guide, or have suggestions for improvements, contact me ASAP!

This Guide is third in a growing series that includes:

• Washington State
• Texas.

Similar pages for other states are now in process. If *you* have a preference as for which states get their pages first, so you can start earning free on-demand CLE, comment below and I'll do what I can!

November 26: Webcast - #Ethics and Social Media - #MCLE

Communicating with clients, promoting your firm, and keeping your personal and professional life separate has become more complicated and confusing with the advent of email and social media. In this presentation, Jeanne Marie Clavere and Jamila Johnson create a bridge between a practicing attorney's daily run-ins with social media and the RPCs so you may learn practical and specific guidelines for managing your electronic communications and data. What issues around social media do you wrestle with? Ample time will be provided for your questions.
Free To WSBA Members; Register Now - This Series Sells Out!
Title:
Ethics and Social Media 
Legal Lunchbox Series
When/Where:
November 26, 2013
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Pacific
Speakers:

• Jeanne Marie Clavere - Professional Responsibility Counsel, WSBA, Seattle
• Jamila A. Johnson - Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt PC, Seattle

By:
Washington State Bar Association.
Credits:
Washington State - Ethics: 1.50
Cost:
Free to WSBA members.
More Information And Registration

November 18: Spokane - Panel Discussion on Patentability Under 35 U.S.C. Sec. 101 #MCLE

This 90-minute CLE with Q&A will feature a panel of experienced Spokane patent attorneys discussing the impact of recent decisions, the current state of the law, future trends and best practices.
Register Now To Ensure Seating!
Title:
Panel Discussion on Patentability Under 35 U.S.C. Sec. 101
When/Where:
Monday, November 18, 2013
3:45–4 p.m. Registration
4–5:30 p.m. CLE Program
5:30–6:30 p.m. Reception
Lee & Hayes
601 W Riverside Ave., Ste. 1400
Spokane
By:

• WSBA Intellectual Property Section 
• Spokane County Bar Association

Credits:
1.5 general
Cost:
Free
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December 20: Houston - Bankruptcy Tax Issues #MCLE

Title:
Bankruptcy Tax Issues
South Texas Chapter Meeting of the American Association of Attorney-CPAs
When/Where:
Friday, December 20, 2013
8:30 - 9:30am
Breakfast provided
FCA Offices
791 Town & Country Blvd., Suite 250
Houston, TX
Register Now!
By:
American Association of Attorney-CPAs
Credit:
1 (M)CLE/1 CPE credit
Cost:
FREE for Members, Guests and Non-Members.
Speaker:
E. Rhett Buck, Esq., CPA, is admitted to practice law and licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas. He received his B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin where he was a member of the Navy ROTC and his J.D. from South Texas College of Law and was also a member of the Order of Lytae Law Honor Society. Rhett practice specializes in Federal & State Taxes, Bankruptcy, Probate and Estates. He also provides consulting on tax, personal and business issues. He is a member of the State of Texas Bar Association, Houston Bar Association, Houston Association of Debtors Attorneys, American Association of Attorney-CPAs- So. Texas Chapter, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Houston Chapter of CPAs.

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Texas: 2013 Guide to Free CLE On Demand For #Texas Attorneys (#MCLE)

We're proud to announce the 2013 Guide to Free CLE On Demand For Texas Attorneys.
According to the Texas Minimum Continuing Legal Education Rules, Texas attorneys may claim up to 5 "Self-Study" credits (including viewing recordings) per reporting year, including 1 ethics credit, out of the 15 credits (3 ethics) required per year. To find such recordings, consult the 2013 Guide For Texas.
This Guide is one in a series. First came the 2013 Guide for Washington State, and similar pages for other states are now in process.
If *you* have a preference as for which states get their pages first, so you can start earning free on-demand CLE, comment below and I'll do what I can!

December 18: San Francisco - Introduction to Family Law Training #MCLE

Our 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 JDC’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 JDC . Pre-registration is required to attend.
Pre-registration is required to attend.
Title:
Introduction to Family Law Training
When/Where:
December 18, 2013
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
By:
Bar Association of San Francisco
MCLE Credits:
1 Hour
Cost:
Free to volunteers
More:
http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=VF131218/VF131218

December 18: San Francisco - Introduction to Family Law Training #MCLE

Our 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.

Pre-registration is required to attend.
Title:
Introduction to Family Law Training
When/Where:
December 18, 2013
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Speaker:
This training will be given by JDC’s Supervising Attorneys.
By:
Bar Association of San Francisco
MCLE Credits:
1 Hour
Cost:
Free to volunteers
More:
http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=VF131218/VF131218

December 18: Stillwater, MN - Appellate Practice in the Minnesota Court of Appeals #MCLE

The Washington County Law Library is pleased to present the following Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs free of charge. These programs are presented in coordination with the Washington County Bar Association, but membership in the Association is not required for attendance.
Title:
Appellate Practice in the Minnesota Court of Appeals
When/Where:
December 18, 2013
Noon-1:00 p.m.
Washington County Government Center
14949 62nd St. N.
Stillwater, MN 55082
Speaker:
The Honorable Natalie E. Hudson
Minnesota Court of Appeals Judge
By:
Washington County Law Library
Credit:
One Standard CLE Credit will be applied for.
Cost:
Free!
More:
http://www.co.washington.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=1059

November 20: Chicago - Supplemental Needs Trusts

Decalogue Society of Lawyers

"Justice, Justice shalt thou pursue"

Register Now!
Title:
Supplemental Needs Trusts
When/Where:
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
12:30-1:30pm
39 S. LaSalle, Room 420
Chicago, IL 60603
Register Here
Speaker:
Michael Erde
By:
Decalogue Society of Lawyers
Credit:
1 Hour CLE credit
Cost:
Free
More:
http://www.decaloguesociety.org/Pages/LegalEducation.aspx

November 17: Lincolnwood, IL - Protecting the Best Interests of Women & Children in Jewish Divorce #MCLE

This seminar will examine such topics as: Halakhic (Jewish legal) perspectives on divorce, the necessity of the Get (Jewish divorce), the Agunah Problem, legal & extra-legal ways to procure a Get, the Rabbinical Council of America’s Pre-Nuptial Agreement, and pending Illinois legislation and how they relate to the Get-Agunahissue.
We will view the documentary "Women Unchained" followed by a panel discussion

Decalogue Society of Lawyers

"Justice, Justice shalt thou pursue"

Preregistration Now!
Title:
Protecting the Best Interests of Women & Children in Jewish Divorce
4th Hon. Gerald C. Bender Lecture
When/Where:
Sunday, November 17, 2013
9:30am-12:30pm
Lincolnwood Congregation AG Beth Israel
7117 Crawford
Lincolnwood, IL.
Speaker:

• Rabbi Yona Reiss, J.D., Av Beth Din, Chicago Rabbinical Council
• Beverly Siegel, Writer & Director of Women Unchained
• P. Andre Katz, J.D. Katz & Stefani LLC
• Shalom D. Bersson, J.D. Partner, Katz & Stefani LLC
• Rabbi Joel Lehrfield, Ph.D., Founding Rabbi LJC AGBI
• Moderators: Rabbi James M. Godron, J.D. & Steven H. Hanus, M.D.

By:

• Decalogue Society of Lawyers
• Lincolnwood Congregation AG Beth Israel

Credit:
1.5 Hours General CLE Credit; approval for additional hours is pending
Cost:
Free
More:
http://www.decaloguesociety.org/Pages/LegalEducation.aspx

November 21: Portland, OR - Book Talk: Breaking Chains: Slavery on Trial in the Oregon Territory #MCLE

R. Gregory Nokes

Please join us for a book talk about the powerful story of Missouri slaves Robin and Polly Holmes, and their children, who were brought to Oregon by their owner over the Oregon Trail in 1844, expecting to soon be freed in a region closed to slavery. But slaveholder Nathaniel Ford, destined to become an influential Oregon legislator, ignored the law and keeps them in bondage. Author R. Gregory Nokes will discuss the landmark 1853 case Holmes vs. Ford, which re-affirmed the banning of slavery in the Oregon Territory.
Title:
Book Talk: Breaking Chains: Slavery on Trial in the Oregon Territory
When/Where:
Thursday, November 21, 2013
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Smith Freed & Eberhard P.C.
111 SW Fifth Avenue Ground Floor Boardroom Conference Room
Portland, OR
RSVP here
Speaker:
R. Gregory Nokes, Author, Breaking Chains: Slavery on Trial in the Oregon Territory.
By:
The Oregon Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society
Credit:
1.5 hours of CLE Credits pending.
Cost:
Free
More:
http://www.acslaw.org/OregonBreakingChains

December 11: Chicago - Veterans' Law Clinic #MCLE

Decalogue Society of Lawyers

"Justice, Justice shalt thou pursue"

Preregistration required; seats are limited.
Title:
Veterans' Law Clinic
When/Where:
Wednesday December 11, 2013
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM CST
John Marshall Law School Veteran's Clinic
315 S Plymouth
Chicago, IL 60604
Speaker:
Brian Claus
By:
Decalogue Society of Lawyers
Credit:
1 Hour CLE credit
Cost:
Free
More:
http://www.decaloguesociety.org/Pages/LegalEducation.aspx

November 21: Denver - Legal Ethics of Marijuana #MCLE

In November 2012, the recreational use of marijuana was made legal in Colorado. However, federal drug laws have not changed. This dichotomy between state and federal laws presents Colorado lawyers with a conundrum: can they advise clients in the marijuana industry, without facing the threat of an ethics complaint? Please join the Colorado Lawyer Chapter for panel discussion on the matter.

Title:
Legal Ethics of Marijuana
When/Where:
Thursday, November 21, 2013 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Faegre Baker Daniels
1700 Lincoln Street 3200 Wells Fargo Center
Denver, CO
Speaker:

• The Honorable John R. Webb, Colorado Court of Appeals
• Eli Wald, Professor of Law, University of Denver Sturm College of Law
• Alexander R. Rothrock, Shareholder, Burns, Figa & Will, P.C. R

By:
Colorado Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society
Credit:
1.0 hours of CLE is pending.
Cost:
Free
More:
http://www.acslaw.org/ColoradoLegalEthicsofMarijuana

November 14: San Francisco + Webcast - The New Pro Bono Standards: Update on the 2013 Revisions #MCLE #probono

The American Bar Association has just released updated Standards for Pro Bono Legal Services Programs. Join this program to learn about what the Standards provide, and how you might use them to improve or build on your program.
What you will learn:

• Overview of the Pro Bono Standards
• The nature and purpose of the Standards
• Development of the Standards
• How the Standards are used
• Updates to the Standards
• Significant revisions
• Application of the Standards
• Governance and board roles
• Attorney-Client privilege issues
• Pro Bono placement and volunteer support
• Program development
• Who should attend.

Anyone interested in pro bono and volunteering and those involved in developing or administering pro bono programs, such as, pro bono coordinators from law firms, pro bono managers and executive directors in legal aid organizations, free standing pro bono program staff, and local and state bar association staff and officers, would greatly benefit from attending this program.
Title:
The New Pro Bono Standards: Update on the 2013 Revisions
When/Where:
November 14, 2013
9:00 AM Pacific
San Francisco, CA
Also Webcast
Speakers:

• Chair: Tiela Chalmers ~ Tiela Chalmers Consulting
• Sharon E Goldsmith ~ Executive Director, Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland
• Cheryl Zalenski ~ Director, Center for Pro Bono, American Bar Association
• Program Attorney: Christina Thompson ~ Program Attorney, Practising Law Institute.

Credits:
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Virgin Islands, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
By:
Practising Law Institute
Cost:
Free
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December 12: Minneapolis - Contract for Deed or Lease? Defending Evictions Based on Confusing Hybrid Agreements

Attorneys helping defendants in eviction actions have been running into hybrid documents that appear to be contracts for deed but that are being construed as leases for eviction purposes. This training will help attorneys understand the differences between evictions under contracts for deed and under leases, spot the differences between the two, and identify defenses against eviction.
Topics:

• Contracts for deed as avoidance of rental regulations; 
• predatory lending;
•  equity; 
• down payment theft;
• post-cancellation evictions; 
• quitclaim deeds; 
• defenses; and 
• avoiding eviction.

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Title:
Contract for Deed or Lease? Defending Evictions Based on Confusing Hybrid Agreements
When/Where:
CLE
Thursday, December 12, 2013
noon - 1 pm
Faegre Baker Daniels (2200 Wells Fargo Center
90 S. 7th Street
Minneapolis
Speakers:
Luke Grundman, Staff Attorney, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
By:
Volunteer Lawyers Network
Credit:
1.0 standard CLE credit
Cost:
Free
More:
http://www.volunteerlawyersnetwork.org/CLEs

November 13: Boulder - An Evening with Chief Justice Bender #MCLE

Please join us for a discussion with Chief Justice Bender, who has extensive experience practicing law in both the private and public sector, including as Deputy State Public Defender.

Title:
An Evening with Chief Justice Bender
When/Where:
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
5:30 p.m.
University of Colorado School of Law
2450 Kittredge Loop Road
Wittemyer Courtroom
Boulder, CO
Speaker:
Michael L. Bender, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of ColoradoBy:
American Constitution Society
By:

• University of Colorado School of Law
• Colorado Lawyer Chapter of The American Constitution Society
• The University of Colorado School of Law Student Chapter of the American Constitution Society and
• The Byron R. White Center for the Study of American Constitutional Law.

Credit:
1.0 hours of CLE is pending.
Cost:
Free
More:
http://www.acslaw.org/ColoradoMichaelBender

December 17: Albany, NY + Web - Marriage Dissolution: Practice & Procedure (7 pm Eastern)

Title:
Marriage Dissolution: Practice & Procedure
When/Where:
December 17, 2013
7:00-8:00 p.m.
441 New Karner Road
Albany, NY 12205
Also Webcast
Note: This program is immediately preceded, in person and on the web, by Introduction to Child Support.
Speaker:
Jennifer J. Corcoran, Esq. is a partner with Tully Rinckey, PLLC and concentrates her practice in the areas of family and matrimonial law, elder law, and trusts and estates. Jennifer also handles real estate and bankruptcy law for the firm. She is the former Deputy Chief Clerk of the Albany County Surrogate’s Court.
Credit:

• New York: 1 CLE Credit Hour
• Washington State: 1 Credit Hour, Activity Number 357629
• Other jurisdictions: consult your credit-granting authority

Cost:
There is no fee for this event, but the sponsor asks that you please register by December 16, 2013.
By:
Tully Rinckey PLLC, Attorneys & Counselors at Law
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