Friday, August 8, 2025

Free CLE Webinars August 2025+

August 2025 Free CLE

August 12:
* Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: Settlements in Employment Cases. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
August 13:
* Doubling Down: Risk Transfer in High Stakes Litigation. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
August 14:
* Construction Defects from the Developer & GC Perspective. By Pete Fowler Construction Services.
August 19:
August 20: 
* Out-of-Court and Into Evidence: Examining the Expert Exception. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
August 21:
August 22:
August 25: 
August 26:
August 27:
* Book Banning: The Global Campaign. By Washington State Bar Association.
August 28:

September 2025 Free CLE

September 2:
* Breached! Cybersecurity 101. By LexisNexis.
September 4: 
* Brief Relief: Using AI to Streamline Summary Judgment Practice. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
September 5:
September 8:
September 10:
September 16: 
September 17:
September 18:
* DJ Wars: Spinning the Hits & Misses of Insurance Declaratory Judgment Actions. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
September 19: 
* Bad Dog Part 2: The World According to Flanders. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
September 23:
September 24:
September 25:
* Investigative Strategies in Complex Abuse and Trafficking Cases. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
September 26:
* Workplace Woes: Using ADR to Avoid Courtroom Battles. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
September 30:
* CPLR 2106: Swear Less, Win More!. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

October 2025 Free CLE

October 3:
October 8:
October 15: 
October 16-30:
* 2025 Annual Update (New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers Series). By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
** October 16: Municipal Liability.
** October 16: No Fault.
** October 17: Medical Malpractice.
** October 21: Damages.
** October 21: Insurance Law.
** October 23: Disclosure.
** October 23: Evidence.
** October 28: Premises Liability.
** October 28: Update - Labor Law.
** October 30: Annual Update - Product Liability.
** October 30:  Annual Update - Ethics.
October 22:
October 23: 
* AI and the Practice of Law. By Minnesota State Law Library.
October 30:

November 2025 Free CLE

November 6:
November 12:
* After the Verdict – The Essentials of NY Judgment Enforcement. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
November 13:
* Home Economics: The Value of Family Services. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
November 14:
November 18:
November 19: 
* Mediation Station: Making ADR Your Next Stop. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
November 20:
November 25:
* Protected or Concealed? A Review Quality Assurance Privilege in NY. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.


December 2025 Free CLE

December 2:
* The Sidewalks of New York: Trip, Slip and Fall Cases in the Five Boroughs. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
December 3:
* Ghosts of Coverage Past: Benefit Issues in PI Actions. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
December 4:
December 10:
* Search Smarter, Not Harder: Digital Research Hacks for Real Lawyers. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
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August 12: AI and Legal Analytics for the Data-Driven Attorney

In the United States alone there are over 11 million case opinions with 350,000 added each year. Despite the vast amount of data, attorneys want more than just a list of results. They want content that is actionable and insightful. This seminar will provide an overview of innovative tools that can help attorneys sift through the masses of information to find trends and patterns. It includes an overview of current trends and technology such as Artificial Intelligence and Analytics and how attorneys are using them to accomplish their everyday tasks more efficiently and effectively including answers to common legal questions, determine motion strategy and develop more persuasive motions.
Title:
AI and Legal Analytics for the Data-Driven Attorney
Webinar Date + Time:
August 12, 2025
12:45pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
 Speakers:
Angela Chmielewski, Esq., Jen Stringfield, Esq.
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis
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August 12: Review of Significant D&O Cases for the First Half of 2025

This webinar will discuss the most significant D&O coverage cases for the first half of 2025. The presenters will focus on the impact of these cases on the D&O coverage environment and provide key takeaways to assist in handling D&O insurance claims. Among other topics, the presenters will address how courts have recently interpreted and applied Prior Acts Exclusions, Changes in Exposure Provisions, Prior Notice Exclusions, and Related Claims Provisions.
Title:
Review of Significant D&O Cases for the First Half of 2025
Description:
Webinar Date+Time:
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Credit:
CE is approved in NC and FL. CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.
Speakers:
By:
Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

August 7: Navigating Ethical Waters in Modern Legal Practice: The Use of Open Web and Generative AI for Legal Research

In an increasingly digital world, legal professionals face unique challenges in ensuring the integrity, reliability, and ethical use of online resources for research and documentation. In this CLE course, legal professionals will explore the ethical implications and best practices for utilizing open web resources and generative AI tools in legal research. 
Attendees will gain insights into the potential risks and benefits of these technologies, understand the ethical guidelines governing their use, and learn how to integrate them responsibly into their legal practice. This seminar will review the duty of technological competence under Rule 1.1, along with multiple model rules and attorney duties related to cybersecurity concerns, client communications, and supervision requirements. Additionally, it will delve into the evolving landscape of legal technology and its implications for practice management. It will also examine the benefits and risks for legal professionals in using Open Web and Generative AI for investigative and legal research. 
Attendees will: 
• Understand the meaning and scope of the duty of technological competence and review interpretive decisions. 
• Learn about the benefits and risks of using digital tools and resources for investigative and legal research. 
• Understand other potential consequences of using digital tools and resources for investigative and legal research. 
• Identify and analyze the ethical issues and ethical rules associated with using online resources in legal research.
• Understand the impact of digital phenomena such as deep fakes, editorial erasure, and sock puppets on information reliability.
Title:
Navigating Ethical Waters in Modern Legal Practice: The Use of Open Web and Generative AI for Legal Research
Webinar Date+Time:
August 7,
12:45pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
 Speakers:
Angela Chmielewski, Esq., Brittany Conklin, Esq.
Credit:
1 Ethics credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, and Virginia. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com. 
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August 7: Civil Rights/Fair Housing 2025

Continuing Educational Services provides seminars geared towards the economy and real estate with a special focus on mortgage lending.
Title:
Civil Rights/Fair Housing 2025
 Date+Time of Webinar:
August 7, 2025 
7:00 AM CST
6:00 AM MST
5:00 AM PST
4:00 AM AKST
3 Hours
Register Now!
 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:
Ohio: 2 Hours. You may be able to self-apply in other states.
Cost:
Free
More Information And Registration 
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August 7: Ethics & AI in a Changing Legal Profession

West Coast Resolution Group presents: 
Title:
Ethics & AI in a Changing Legal Profession
Date & Time:
Pacific Time
Thursday, August 7, 2025 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Credit:
  • California: 1 Hour Legal Ethics MCLE Credit
  • Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit
Speakers:
Rob Hanna and James F. Pokorny
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August 7: Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Reporting Client Data and Your Duty to Preserve Client Confidentiality

Title:
Description:
As technology evolves faster than we can measure, what are our duties as practitioners when dealing with external funder requests for our client’s data? This seminar will focus on the recently published advisory opinion addressing reporting client data to legal aid funders and how to navigate the challenges that arise from these situations.
Webinar Date+Time:
August 7, 2025
11:55 AM - 1:00 PM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
 Speakers:
Sara Ayoubi - Snohomish County Public Defender Association, Everett, WA Sandra Schilling - Washington State Bar Association, Seattle, WA
By:
Washington State Bar Association; Sponsored by ALPS

Credits:
  • Washington State: 1.00 Ethics
  • Other States: Certificate of attendance provided upon request.
Cost:
Free.

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August 6: Rideshare Roulette: Tech and Torts Collide in the Courtroom

Title:
Rideshare Roulette: Tech and Torts Collide in the Courtroom
Description:
This course explores key legal issues practitioners face when litigating against rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft. Topics will include ride share arbitration agreements, independent contractor liability, insurance coverage issues, and the applicability and interplay of various State and Federal statutes.
Webinar Date And Time:
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
 Speakers:
  • Carey Beyer, Esq.
  • Thomas Papain, Esq.
Credit:
New York: 1 Professional Practice Credits. Other Jurisdictions: Check with your credit-granting authority; you may be able to self-apply for credit.
By:
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
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August 6: 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Title:
35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Description:
This webinar will discuss the history and implementation of the ADA, with a focus on compliance and best practices.
Webinar Date+Time:
Speakers:
By:
K&L Gates
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August 6: Stablecoins in Health Care & Life Sciences: Legal and Regulatory Trends for Operational and Fundraising Innovation

This webinar examines the evolving role of stablecoins in health care and life sciences, with a focus on legal, regulatory, and fundraising implications. The session explores how stablecoins are being used for capital contributions, cross-border payments, clinical trial operations, and digital health applications. Participants will gain practical insights into compliance, fund structuring, and the strategic adoption of digital assets across the health care ecosystem.
Title:
Stablecoins in Health Care & Life Sciences: Legal and Regulatory Trends for Operational and Fundraising Innovation
Description:
Webinar Date+Time:
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. ET 
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Credit:
CLE is approved in NY, PA, TX, IL, NV, and CA. MN CLE has been applied for approval. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.
Speaker:
Aselle Kurmanova, Member, Cozen O'Connor.
By:
Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.
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August 5-8: AI Summer Camp for Law Firms

Description: 
A free, CLE-eligible virtual “summer camp” for legal professionals to pick up practical AI skills:
  • One power hour, once a day: Bite-sized morning sessions spread over 4 days with optional product demos after.
  • Free CLE/CPD credits: At no cost, get up to 3 hours of CLE/CPD credits.
  • Certificate to show off your AI literacy: Attend sessions on all 4 days to earn your AI Summer Camp certificate.
  • Something for everyone: Relevant tips for every role at the firm, from partners to support staff.
CLE Agenda:
  • Day 1: Tuesday, August 5: [CLE] AI Prompting Recipes for Busy Legal Professionals
    9:00-10:00 a.m. PT | 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET
    In this session, you’ll learn how to:
    • Use ready-made prompts to draft briefs, emails, and time entries faster
    • Choose the right prompt style to improve tone, accuracy, and relevance
    • Add AI into your workflow to save time and reduce admin work
  • Day 2: Wednesday, August 6: (No CLE)
  • Day 3: Thursday, August 7: [CLE] Trust but Verify: Everyday AI Rules You Can’t Ignore
    9:00-10:00 a.m. PT | 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET
    In this session, you’ll learn how to:
    • Use AI to boost efficiency without cutting corners
    • Spot risks to client confidentiality and professional competency
    • Meet ethical duties around supervision, communication, and recordkeeping
  • Day 4: Friday, August 8: [CLE] Efficient Document Preparation with AI
    9:00-10:00 a.m. PT | 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET
    In this session, you’ll learn how to:
    • Use AI to support legal drafting and review
    • Check AI output for accuracy and legal quality
    • Apply best practices for working with AI in MS Word.
Register Now!
Credit:
The live presentation of this webinar is eligible for CLE and CPD credit in specific jurisdictions. Clio has partnered with the ABA to seek eligibility for CLE and CPD credits to lawyers with licenses to practice in the United States and Canada who join the live session of this webinar. States typically decide whether a program qualifies for MCLE credit in their jurisdiction 4-8 weeks after the program application is submitted. For many live events, credit approval is not received prior to the program.
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Sunday, August 3, 2025

August 5: Pollution Insurance: Are you covered?

Environmental law is unique in that intersects with many other practices such as real estate, corporate transactions, banking, energy, infrastructure, and litigation, among others. 
This course will provide foundational knowledge of key environmental laws and regulations for attorneys who do not regularly practice in this area. The program will then provide background on environmental insurance coverage, the types of coverage historically offered as well as a discussion of litigation potential of types of policies and coverage. It will then cover some of the emerging issues in this area as well and court interpretations on some of the most controversial coverage issues. Finally, the program will review practical resources to assist practitioners in dealing with environmental insurance claims as well as how best to manage client concerns in real estate transactions and corporate mergers and acquisitions. 
This course will benefit any attorney new to this area as well as those looking for an update on some of the emerging issues in environmental insurance. After completing this course, you will be able to: 
• Identify environmental issues that intersect with insurance and business risks. 
• Identify the types of polices and exclusions in an environmental insurance claim. 
• Utilize environmental insurance resources to obtain the best outcome for your clients.
Title:
Pollution Insurance: Are you covered?
 Webinar Date+Time:
August 5, 2025
12:45pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
 Speakers:
Robin McManigal, Esq., Aaron Eberle, Esq.
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis
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