December 1: Introduction to Special Education Law

Children with disabilities have powerful rights that entitle them to make progress and participate equally in school, which can greatly impact their ability to access education and be successful. However, too often, their parents’ requests for assistance and services go unanswered and unaddressed. As a result, too many children languish in inappropriate educational settings that do not meet their needs. Attorneys can be instrumental in ensuring that the needs of children with disabilities are finally addressed so that they can learn and thrive. Come learn about the federal laws and regulations that shape education for children with disabilities so that you are equipped to provide pro bono support to transform educational outcomes for these children!
Title:
Introduction to Special Education Law
Webinar Date+Time:
December 1, 2025 

1:00pm-2:30pm ET 
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By:
Dechert
Credit:
Applications for CLE credit are pending in NC and PA. You might be able to self-apply in other jurisdictions.

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January 27: When Fees Become Friction: Strategies for When Legal Bills Become Contentious

Join us for this complimentary CLE webinar on January 27, 2026, from 2:00- 3:00 PM ET.
Topics for Discussion:

• Preventing Fee Disputes
• Identifying Early Warning Signs
• Managing Fee Disputes Once They Arise
• Rebuilding Trust and Preserving Relationships.

Title:

When Fees Become Friction: Strategies for When Legal Bills Become Contentious

Date+Time:
January 27, 2026
2:00-3:00 PM ET

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Speakers:

• Laura Dowgin, Esq., Kennedys Law LLP
• Michael Rosen, Esq., Skarzynski Marick & Black LLP
• Jennifer Vierling, Vice President Finance, Operations, Legal Audit, Resolute Management Inc.
• Moderator: Erica Dew Crowl, Executive Director, Alan Gray LLC

CLE Credit:

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

By:

Perrin Conferences.

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January 27: Spending Programs and the New Roberts Court

The Supreme Court is poised to place new limits on Congress’s spending power at the urging of states vying for regulatory dominance. Most federal and state programs addressing health and social welfare heavily rely on the federal spending power, and three recent Supreme Court decisions -- Health and Hospital Corporation v. Talevski, Medina v. Planned Parenthood, and Moyle v. U.S. -- are the tip of the iceberg. 

Four theories are arising throughout these cases, testing the breadth of the spending power and private enforcement of spending programs. If state advocates are successful (Medina indicates they have gained traction already), then shifts in the scope, interpretation, and enforcement of longstanding social programs may occur. Yet, states may not achieve their expected outcomes. If it becomes harder to exercise the spending power with state partners, Congress may act without them, or abandon the programs altogether, depending on the political environment and other factors. 

State advocates may experience a short-term political gain by limiting federal authority over spending programs, but, long-term, states have needed federal money to balance their budgets, especially during economic downturns. Also, federal spending power has long been used to protect civil rights, so new limits may contribute to retrenchment.
Title:
Spending Programs and the New Roberts Court
Webinar Date+Time:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time
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Speaker:

Nicole Huberfeld

Nicole Huberfeld is a Visiting Scholar at the Petrie Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics at Harvard Law School. She is also Edward R. Utley Professor of Health Law at Boston University, with a joint appointment at the Law School and the School of Public Health. She is Chair of the BU Health Law Program and a founding Co-Director of the BU Program on Reproductive Justice. Her research focuses on the intersection of health law and constitutional law, often studying law as a structural determinant of health. She frequently publishes on federalism in health care, which includes topics within health reform, Medicaid, and the post-Dobbs reproductive health landscape. She has more than 100 publications, including two leading health law casebooks, book chapters, law journal articles, peer-reviewed articles, and commentaries. Her work has been cited in judicial opinions by the U.S. Supreme Court and other federal and state courts as well as by federal and state agencies. In 2025, she won the BUSPH Faculty Award for Excellence in Research and Scholarship as well as the “Do” Award for the Department of Health Law, Policy & Management. In 2019, she won an Excellence in Teaching Award at BUSPH, and students have nominated her yearly for the Pettit and the Melton Awards for excellence in teaching at BU Law. She also serves as Research Director for the Uniform Law Commission’s Joint Editorial Board on Health Law. Media quotes include the New York Times, Washington Post, NPR, Bloomberg News, Reuters, The Guardian, Huffington Post, Politico, Boston Globe, Stat News, and Univision.
By:
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Credit:

• Ohio: 1.0 hour of CLE credit has been approved
• Other Jurisdictions: You may be able to self-apply to your credit-granting authority.

Cost:
Free and open to the public.

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February 25: AI & the Record - Balancing Artificial Intelligence Innovations, Best Practices, and Ethics in Legal Proceedings

Title:
AI & the Record - Balancing Artificial Intelligence Innovations, Best Practices, and Ethics in Legal Proceedings

Description:
In this seminar we will gain an overview of the role of AI in legal settings, how it’s shaping portions of the legal landscape and critical considerations for ethical usage and practice. We will explore different types of generative AI, the critical and multi-faceted role of an officer of the court, and the potential impacts on the legal field.
IN THIS WEBINAR, WE WILL REVIEW:

• AI in Legal Practice
• The Critical Role of the Officer of the Court
• Data Privacy and Ethics
• Best Practices
• AI in Legal Summary and Information Retrieval in Legal Contexts
• Deepfakes and Legal Records
• Practical Applications.

Date/Time:
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
11am PT | 12pm MT | 1pm CT | 2pm ET
The number of seats is limited. Register and reserve your seat today!
Presenter:
Mike Murray.
Credit:
This course is pending approval in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York (via approved jurisdiction), New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
*Nebraska is pending for 0.92 Professional Responsibility CLE Credit.
*The Wisconsin BBE accredits all Veritext programs for 1.0 Law Practice Management hour, not CLE. CLE credits may also be claimed for Law Practice Management courses, but attorneys are limited to 6.0 LPM credits per reporting period.
* NY CLE Credit Provided via NYCLE “Other Approved Jurisdictions“ Policy. Attorney must provide correct listening code; not available for Transitional Attorneys.
* The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 0 hour(s) of professional responsibility.
* There is no formal approval process for organizations that want to provide MCLE courses in Connecticut. If an organization’s MCLE program or course has been approved by the authority authorized to approve MCLE courses in another jurisdiction, then the organization’s MCLE course is automatically approved in Connecticut. In other jurisdictions, you might self-apply for credit.

By:

Veritext

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March 25: PJI Backstage Pass: Inside Knowledge to Strengthen Your Case at Every Stage

Description:
This program offers a behind-the-scenes look at how New York’s Pattern Jury Instructions (PJI) are reviewed, debated, and updated each year, with a special focus on the revisions included in the 2026 edition. Participants will learn practical strategies for using the PJI effectively at every stage of litigation—pre-trial, trial, and post-trial—to strengthen arguments and preserve issues. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of both the substance and the process that shape this essential litigation resource.
Title:
PJI Backstage Pass: Inside Knowledge to Strengthen Your Case at Every Stage
Date And Time:
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
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Speakers:
Hon. David Demarest
Hon. Deborah Karalunas
Seth Weinberg, Esq.
Credit:
New York: 1 Professional Practice Credit. 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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February 24: Seat at the Table: Building Fairer Juries Through Inclusion

Description:
This Black History Month, take a hard look at the history, ethics, and future of jury selection. Explore how bias, access, and inclusion shape who gets to sit — and who gets left out — in the pursuit of justice. 

Title:
Seat at the Table: Building Fairer Juries Through Inclusion
Date And Time:
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
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Speakers:

• NYS Court of Appeals Associate Judge Shirley Troutman 
• Appellate Division, 2nd Department Associate Justice Cheryl Chambers

Credit:

• New York: 1 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias Credits. 
• Other Jurisdictions: Check with your credit-granting authority; you may be able to self-apply for credit.

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Co-Sponsored by: NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers, Metropolitan Black Bar Association, Minority Bar Association of Western NY, and the Rochester Black Bar Association

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November 25: Harnessing the Power of Neurodiversity

Welcoming neurodiversity means being inclusive of people who view, understand and think about the world differently. This training can help to create a more open and welcoming environment, with the right support available for neurodivergent employees and teams. Training content includes defining neurodiversity, disclosure in the workplace, disability etiquette, accommodations and support, leveraging individual strengths, and implementing accessible communication avenues such as providing effective feedback, and establishing email, chat and meeting norms for a team.
Attendees will leave with a better understanding of creating more inclusive environments in the workplace and a plan to start implementing their learnings. Opportunities for Q&A are embedded throughout the presentation, as well as during the last 20 minutes of the presentation.
Title:
Harnessing the Power of Neurodiversity
WSBA Legal Lunchbox Series
Webinar Date+Time:
November 25, 2025
11:55 AM - 1:30 PM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Speaker:
Paige Porter - The How Skills, Bellingham+Seattle, WA

By:
Washington State Bar Association Legal Lunchbox Series, Presented in collaboration with the WSBA Member Wellness Program, Sponsored by ALPS.

Credits:

• Washington State: Credits:1.50 Ethics (Equity)
• Other States: A Certificate of Attendance can be provided on your request.

Cost:
Free to all members of the Washington State Bar Association.

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November 25: Protected or Concealed? A Review Quality Assurance Privilege in NY

Description:
New York's Public Health Law §2805-m and Education Law §6527(3) protect medical and quality assurance review activities from disclosure to encourage self-review without fear of discovery in malpractice cases. However, not all activities, documents and statements are properly withheld. This CLE breaks down 30 years of case law to clarify the statutes' scope, limitations, and exceptions.
Title:
Protected or Concealed? A Review Quality Assurance Privilege in NY
Date And Time:
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
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Speaker:
Michael Bottar, 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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November 21+25: Diving Deeper into Legal Research Potential: Advanced Online Legal Research Concepts

American business man and former CEO of Microsoft Steve Ballmer once stated, “The number one benefit of information technology is that it empowers people to do what they want to do. It lets people be creative. It lets people be productive. It lets people learn things they didn't think they could learn before, and so in a sense it is all about potential.” The goal of this course today is to harnessing the potential as attorneys to learn things about online legal research you didn’t think you could learn before. This course is going to be a deeper dive into online legal research. According to the model rules of professional conduct, attorneys need to maintain competency, and a component of maintaining competency is to keep abreast of the benefits and risks of relevant technology. By the end of this course you all will be made aware of advanced online legal research methods to harness your potential as a researcher and to maintain a standard of competency in the legal profession.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
•Discover how online legal research can assist you in search methodology
•Leverage provided connections, common terms, and formatting of content.
•Obtain visual representations of the validity of cases and statutes.
•Learn how online legal research platforms provide organization methods, delivery methods, and recovery methods so you can better maintain your research.
•Gather information by practice area, topic, jurisdiction or publisher.
•Realize alternative and advanced ways to begin research with statutes.
•Acquire archived materials in multiple ways.
•Find connections between results of separate searches.
Title:
Diving Deeper into Legal Research Potential: Advanced Online Legal Research Concepts
Webinar Date+Time:
November 21, 2025 : 10:15am - 11:30am Eastern Time
November 25, 2025 : 1:15pm - 2:30pm Eastern Time 

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Speaker:
Ethan Basham
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, 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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January 22: NYS Court of Appeals 2025 Round Up

Description:
This comprehensive round up of Court of Appeals decisions from 2025 will include cases on: Civil Procedure, Criminal, Real Estate, Labor Law, Torts, Contract Law, Municipal Law, Securities Law and Constitutional Law. 

Alex’s dynamic style and break-neck pace will keep you entertained while you’re simultaneously updated on ALL the most important cases from New York’s highest court.
Title:
NYS Court of Appeals 2025 Round Up
Date And Time:
Thursday, January 22, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET
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Speaker:
Alex Gilbert, Esq.
Credit:
New York:. 1.5 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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November 21: Advanced Appellate Advocacy Seminar

The Eighth District Court of Appeals, in partnership with the Cleveland State University College of Law, is offering an all-day CLE, featuring Eighth District Court of Appeals judges and staff attorneys, along with esteemed practitioners and legal scholars. The seminar will focus on advanced topics in civil and criminal appeals.

Title:
Advanced Appellate Advocacy Seminar
Webinar Date+Time:
Friday, November 21, 2025
9:00am - 3:45pm Eastern Time
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By:
CSU College of Law
Credit:

• Ohio: 6.0 hours
• Other Jurisdictions: You may be able to self-apply to your credit-granting authority.

Speakers And Agenda:

• I. Record Issues in the Digital Era. (9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.)
  Preserving an accurate record is an essential prerequisite to a thorough appeal of any case. Staff from the Eighth District Court of Appeals, the Cuyahoga County Clerk of Court’s Office and the Cuyahoga County Court Reporters along with Judge Brendan Sheehan from the Cuyahoga County Court of Court of Common Pleas will take a deep dive into the best practices for ensuring that the record is properly maintained and secured for appellate review. The panel will discuss best practices both inside and outside the courtroom to ensure all record items, particularly exhibits, are properly maintained for appellate review.
• Featured Moderator: Erin M. O’Toole, Court Administrator, Eighth District Court of Appeals
• Featured Speakers: Judge Brendan Sheehan, Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Bruce Bishilany, Court Reporter, Krystal Lawyer, Cuyahoga County Clerk of Court’s Office, Criminal Division Manager, Toni Farkas, Staff Attorney, Eighth District Court of Appeals
• II. The Art of Persuasion. (9:45-10:30 a.m.)
  Appellate advocacy is hard. Courts tend to affirm, but we ask them to reverse. How can we do that? How can we persuade Judges to rule the other way? From Aristotle to Scalia, advice on persuading judges abounds. Yet all writers tend to agree on one thing: Persuasion is an art, not a science. In this segment, we'll try to refine our skills at the art of persuasion, while also gaining some practical, battle tested techniques to do so.
• Featured Moderator: Judge Eileen T. Gallagher, Eighth District Court of Appeals
• Featured Speaker: · Professor Doron Kalir, CSU Law
• BREAK: 10:30-10:45 a.m.
• III. Oral Argument: Dos, Don’ts and Persuasion Pointers (10:45 - 11:15 a.m.)
  Oral argument is an advocate’s last opportunity to make your case. Make the most of your chance to address and be addressed by the court that will be deciding your case. Former Ohio Supreme Court Justices Michael Donnelly and Melody Stewart will share their insights and experience on what they found to be effective and persuasive during their years on the bench. Guided conversation led by Judge Lisa B. Forbes of the Eighth District Court of Appeals.
• Featured Moderator: Judge Lisa Forbes, Eighth District Court of Appeals, Eighth District Court of Appeals
• Featured Speakers:· Hon. Michael Donnelly, Hon. Melody Stewart (ret.)
• IV. Generative AI 101 for Courts: Hallucinations, Deepfakes, and the Record (11:15 - 12:15 p.m.)
  This engaging 60-minute session—moderated by Judge Mary J. Boyle—will map the AI landscape for appellate and trial lawyers, from how generative models work to where they fail, with highlights from recent ethics opinions addressing the use of generative AI in the practice of law. The distinguished panel will demystify AI “hallucinations” (why large language models fabricate outputs), review real-world sanctions and litigation missteps (including the surge of AI use among pro se litigants), and survey emerging court rules that require AI-use certifications. This AI session will also explore the growing problem of AI deepfakes and how they affect all lawyers and courts. The discussion will include real-life examples of AI deepfakes and their consequences. Attendees will come away with concrete takeaways to prevent, detect, and respond to AI hallucinations and deepfakes.
• Featured Moderator: Judge Mary J. Boyle, Eighth District Court of Appeals
• Featured Speakers: Professor Mehtab Khan, CSU Law, Steve Delchin, Senior Attorney, Squire Patton Boggs, Thomas P. Ryan, Ryan Injury Attorneys, LLP
• BREAK: 12:15-12:30 p.m.
• V. Keynote presentation: The Social Determinants of Health (12:30-2:00 p.m.)
• The Social Determinants of Health (“SDOH”) are conditions in which people are born, live, work, learn, and play that affect population health, functioning, quality of life and risks, health equity, and overall well-being. The SDOH often play a role in bringing litigants into the judicial system. Jasmine Howard will present an introduction to the social determinants of health. Wendy Parmet will present on the ways in which the SDOH interact with the law and ways in which the appellate practice may be impacted by the SDOH.
• Featured Moderator: Judge Emanuella Groves, Eighth District Court of Appeals
• Featured Speaker: Professor Wendy Parmet, Northeastern University, Director Jasmine Howard, Northeastern University
• VI. “Fresh Perspectives – Views From New Appellate Judges” (2:00-2:30 p.m.)
  In this moderated panel discussion, Ohio’s newest appellate judges in Northeast Ohio will provide an up close and personal perspective on their respective appellate courts and share recommended best practices for appellate practitioners.
• Featured Moderator: Judge Michael J. Ryan, Eighth District Court of Appeals
• Featured Speakers: Judge Deena Calabrese, Eighth District Court of Appeals, Judge Scott Lynch, Eleventh District Court of Appeals
• BREAK: 2:30-2:45 p.m.
• VII. Year End Review – Impactful Decisions in Appellate Law (2:45-3:45 p.m.)
  Judicial and staff attorneys from the Eighth District Court of Appeals will recap relevant developments in appellate law including important decisions from the Eighth and the Ohio Supreme Court. Topics include final appealable order decisions, updates to local appellate rules, the use of issue bootstrapping in appeals, the party presentation rule, confrontation clause decisions and an update on the legal status of mandatory firearm specifications.
• Featured Moderator: Judge Michelle Sheehan, Eighth District Court of Appeals
• Featured Speakers: Brandon French, Staff Attorney, Eighth District Court of Appeals, Romie Daher, Judicial Attorney, Eighth District Court of Appeals, Darci Del Torto, Eighth District Court of Appeals

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January 20: Appointment of Counsel, Ethics, and Due Process for Parents in CHIPS Cases

Open to judicial officers, attorneys, child welfare professionals, and other court system partners.

Title:
Appointment of Counsel, Ethics, and Due Process for Parents in CHIPS Cases

Date & Time: 

January 20, 2026

10:00 AM Pacific Time 

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By:

Children's Court Improvement Program of Wisconsin.

Credit:

The event listing does not mention CLE Credit; from the content description, you may wish to self-apply for credit.

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November 21: 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:
November 21, 2025
12:45pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time
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Speaker:
Angela Chmielewski
Credit:
1 Ethics credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, and Texas. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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March 19: DJ Wars - Part 2: Spinning the Hits & Misses of Insurance Declaratory Judgment Actions

Description:

Join us for this overview on how to handle a declaratory judgment action, from the perspective of Plaintiffs, Defendants, and Insurance Carriers. Part 2 will cover Documentary Discovery, Depositions Strategies and Summary Judgment Motions.
Title:
DJ Wars - Part 2: Spinning the Hits & Misses of Insurance Declaratory Judgment Actions 

Date And Time:
Thursday, March 19, 2026 

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET 

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Speakers:
Rosa Feeney, Esq. Jocelyn Seitter, 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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February 19: From the War-Room to the Bench: Navigating AI in the New Legal Frontier

This two-hour program is meant to provide the latest developments in artificial intelligence and how lawyers can use AI responsibly in their law practices.
Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the world, and the legal profession is no exception. Its rapid adoption is reshaping one’s legal practice, which presents both ethical dilemmas and significant litigation risks. 

On one hand, lawyers must ensure compliance with professional responsibility rules when using AI in their practices. On the other hand, courts are increasingly grappling with AI-driven disputes, ranging from privacy concerns to AI-generated bias. This webinar will examine both sides of the AI legal landscape – how to use generative AI responsibly to increase efficiency for the client while preparing for the litigation trends shaping its future.
Attendees will gain insights into how generative AI is creating both opportunities and challenges, and how legal professionals can mitigate risks while leveraging AI’s transformative potential. And AI did not write this program description.
Learning Objectives

• Define and Recognize AI in Legal Practice - Participants will be able to define key artificial intelligence concepts (including generative AI), identify current and emerging uses of AI in law practice, and distinguish factual scenarios in which AI tools impact advice, communication, document creation, and court submissions.
• Identify and Address Ethical Duties and Risks - Participants will apply Rules of Professional Conduct to common uses of generative AI in law firm settings and otherwise by lawyers and legal professionals, and articulate the primary ethical risks (such as confidentiality, supervision, competence, candor, and unauthorized practice of law).
• Develop Risk Mitigation Strategies and Best Practices - Participants will learn frameworks and strategies for ethically utilizing AI—including supervision, client communication, verifying AI outputs, vendor selection, and written firm policies—to avoid common pitfalls and maintain compliance with professional obligations.
• Reflect on AI’s Impact and Plan for Ongoing Compliance - Participants will reflect on how AI adoption affects client service, law firm business models, access to justice, and the practice of law, and will develop individual or firm-level action steps for continuous ethical compliance as technology evolves.

Description:

Title:
From the War-Room to the Bench: Navigating AI in the New Legal Frontier
Date+Time:
February 19, 2026
2:30 PM CDT •1:30 PM MDT • 12:30 PM PDT • 3:30 PM EDT 

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Speakers:

• Moderator: Robert A. Clifford is the founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, Chicago’s premier personal injury law firm, recognized globally for its depth of talent, record results, and decades of experience in complex personal injury and wrongful death case litigation. Widely regarded as a global leader in aviation litigation, Mr. Clifford has represented families in every domestic commercial crash since 1979. His involvement in the litigation of cases stemming from major historical events, including the September 11 terrorist attacks in New York, demonstrates his unprecedented international reputation.
  Mr. Clifford currently serves as Lead Counsel in the ongoing federal litigation for families of the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX-8 crash victims that took 157 lives from 35 countries. Together, the Clifford Law Offices aviation practice group is highly respected for its excellence in handling high-profile catastrophic events, often obtaining record results, influencing public policy changes, and safeguarding the rights of individuals, families, and the flying public through strategic legal action. Among his many accolades, Mr. Clifford has been ranked the #1 lawyer in the state of Illinois by Super Lawyers® in 2025, a title he has held for a record 12 years. That same year, he was also selected for inclusion in Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys. Honorees are selected through a peer nomination and editorial review process, and recognizes outstanding litigators and trial attorneys for their remarkable achievements over the past 18 months. In 2024, he was named to Forbes’ America’s Top 200 Lawyers list and was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by The National Law Journal. Clifford Law Offices has been routinely ranked as one of the top law firms in Chicago, ranked nationally and locally on Best Law Firms® in several practice areas, including aviation, and called one of the “50 Elite Firms in the Country” by the National Law Journal. Under Mr. Clifford’s leadership, his firm has made an immeasurable impact on the lives of individual clients and their families, recovering more than $5 billion in judgments and settlements for victims and families struggling with the burdens and injustices of major injuries or the loss of a loved one due to the wrongful conduct of others.
• Presenters:
• Hon. Michael J. Chmiel Co-Chair of Illinois State Bar Association AI Committee Circuit Court of McHenry County. Chmiel was appointed to the 19th Judicial Circuit, which became the 22nd Judicial Circuit in 2006. He filled a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Ward Arnold and took over his Traffic Division call, then served as the Juvenile Court judge for McHenry County from May 2, 2005, through September 14, 2009, when he was assigned to a family law call. He was elected in 2006 and became the new circuit’s first presiding judge of its new Family Division in 2007. On January 3, 2012, Chmiel was assigned to the circuit’s Civil Division, became supervising judge of arbitration, and was assigned the circuit’s chancery (other than foreclosure) and probate calls. He served as the Civil Division presiding judge from 2018-21. In June, 2022, Chmiel was elected to serve a two-year term as Chief Judge, replacing Judge James S. Cowlin who had held the role since 2018. He served as chief judge from December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2024. He was succeeded in that role by Judge Michael W. Feetterer. Chmiel was retained for additional six-year terms in the November 2012, 2018, and 2024 elections. Effective January 2, 2025, Chmiel was assigned to a civil call, hearing all arbitration, all small claims, and civil collection cases relating to closed criminal and traffic cases. He also serves as Alternate Dispute Resolution Supervising Judge. In November 2005, Chmiel was appointed to the Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board by the Supreme Court and served as its first treasurer through 2010. In 2011, he was appointed to the Judicial Faculty for the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts. He also serves on various committees of the 22nd Judicial Circuit, including the Public Relations committee, which he chairs. Effective April 12, 2022, Chmiel was appointed a member of the Supreme Court Commission on Elder Law, for a term expiring December 31, 2025. Admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois 1990, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin 1997, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit 1999, the U.S. Supreme Court 1999, and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois 2004. Chmiel began his legal career as a law clerk to the Hon. Richard N. DeGunther of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois (1990-92). He worked for the law firm of Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera as well as Zukowski, Rogers, Flood & McArdle. Immediately prior to joining the bench, he was in private practice with the firm of Chmiel & Matuszewich in Crystal Lake.
• Daniel W. Linna, Jr. Senior Lecturer & Director of Law and Technology Initiatives Northwestern Pritzker School of Law & McCormick School of Engineering For more than a decade Dan has focused his work on applications of artificial intelligence and data analytics for legal-services delivery. Currently, Dan has a joint appointment at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and in the Computer Science Department of Northwestern McCormick School of Engineering as a Senior Lecturer and the Director of Law and Technology Initiatives. Dan’s teaching and research focus on innovation and technology, including the use of artificial intelligence and data analytics to improve legal-services delivery as well as the law, regulation, and governance of computational technologies.Dan is also an affiliated faculty member at CodeX - The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics. Dan received his BA from the University of Michigan, received a second BA and an MA in public policy and administration from Michigan State University, and graduated magna cum laude, Order of the Coif from the University of Michigan Law School. Dan began his legal career with a one-year judicial clerkship for U.S. Court of Appeals Judge James L. Ryan. After his clerkship, he joined Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn, where he was elected equity partner in 2013. Before law school, Dan was an information technology manager, developer, and consultant.
• Mark C. Palmer has served as Chief Counsel of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism since 2015, always dedicated to advancing the quality of justice and upholding the rule of law across Illinois. In this role, Mark supports efforts to promote professionalism, civility, and integrity within the legal and judicial systems. His work includes spearheading statewide initiatives such a statewide lawyer mentoring program, courthouse professionalism trainings, and other educational programming for lawyers, judges, and law students. Mark’s commitment to innovation in the legal profession extends to serving on the Illinois Supreme Court’s E-Business Policy Board and Illinois Judicial Conference’s AI Task Force. His thought leadership in legal technology areas earned him recognition as a 2023 vLex Fastcase 50 honoree for his contributions as one of “the law’s smartest, most courageous innovators, techies, visionaries, lawyers, and leaders.” Before joining the Commission, Mark was in private practice at Evans, Froehlich, Beth & Chamley in Champaign. His practice spanned litigation and transactional matters with a focus on commercial disputes, banking law, municipal law, and appellate advocacy in state and federal courts. He also served on the federal Criminal Justice Act (CJA) panel, representing indigent defendants in federal courts. Mark has always been actively engaged in professional and civic service. He served on the Illinois State Bar Association’s Board of Governors (2019–2025) and Assembly (2013-present), and has chaired the Public Interest Law Initiative’s (PILI) 6th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee for over a decade. He serves on the Advisory Council of the National Legal Mentoring Consortium while mentoring undergraduate and law students. Mark has been an adjunct professor at the University of Illinois College of Law since 2009 where he’s taught advanced trial advocacy and continues to guest lecture on ethics, professionalism, and legal technology.
• Hon. Thaddeus L. Wilson Illinois Supreme Court e-Business Policy Advisory Board Circuit Court of Cook County Judge Thaddeus L. Wilson was appointed to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court as a judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County on August 31, 2007, and elected in 2010. He was retained in 2016 and 2022. Judge Wilson is currently assigned to the Chancery Division – General Section. Before that, he was assigned to the Criminal Division, where he served as a supervising judge responsible for handling administrative motions and resources for a team of judges in addition to hearing his own felony trial call. In 2021, Judge Wilson was appointed to the newly formed Court Technology Modernization Steering Committee of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts. The committee was tasked with assessing the current state of court technology in each of the 24 circuit courts and providing recommendations for improvement and change. Prior to his appointment to the bench, Judge Wilson was the managing attorney of the Law Office of Brookins & Wilson (A Partnership of Professional Corporations). He practiced in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, general civil litigation, civil rights/police misconduct, bankruptcy, foreclosure, and election law. As part of this multifaceted litigation practice, he represented corporations, banks, municipalities, insurance companies, and individuals. 

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Clifford Law Offices.
Credit:

• Illinois: CLE credit, listed below, is available to those who attend the webinar during its live broadcast on Feburary 19, 2026, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. CDT. Illinois: Approved for 2.0 hours of Professional Responsibility/Ethics by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism
• Indiana: Approved for 2 total hours in DE and Ethics by the Indiana Office of Admissions & Continuing Education
• Iowa: Approved for 2 total hours in Ethics by the Iowa Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education
• Missouri: Approved for 2.4 total hours, including 2.4 ethics hours and 0.0 elimination of bias hours by the MCLE Department of the MO State Bar
• Ohio: Approved for 2 CLE hours in Attorney Professional Conduct by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education.
• Wisconsin: Approved for 2 CLE hours in Legal ethics and professional responsibility by the Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners
• Reciprocity in: CA, FL, NY

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November 19: Social Climber: Learning How to Ethically Use Social Media

Familiarity with social media is part of legal competence that all attorneys must pursue. Understanding how to ethically advertise and communicate with clients via social media platforms is now crucial to the legal practice. From knowing how to preserve digital evidence to researching potential jurors on social media, today’s practitioner is faced with serious ethical implications if they do not properly navigate the potential pitfalls of using social media. Join speakers, Hilary P. Gerzhoy, Partner at HWG, LLP, Vice Chair of the firm’s Legal Ethics and Malpractice Group and Vice Chair of the D.C. Bar Rules of Professional Conduct Review Committee, and Kate Gould, Attorney Protective Risk Management Attorney, to discuss this ever-evolving topic and obtain key takeaways for your practice.
Title:
Social Climber: Learning How to Ethically Use Social Media
Webinar Date+Time:
November 19, 2025
1:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM CST / 11:00 AM MST / 10:00 AM PST
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Speakers:
Hilary P. Gerzhoy
Kate Gould, J.D.
CLE Credit:
At this writing, the sponsor has not listed states for which this earns credits, but typically, Attorney Protective webinars are eligible for ethics credits in most jurisdictions; please consult your state's website.
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Attorney Protective

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November 19: Case Law & Coverage: What Emerging Environmental Rulings Mean for Risk Management

Key topics include:

• Recent rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court
• The evolving scope of agency authority
• Federal and state-level regulatory shifts
• Forward-looking strategies for regulated industries

Topics for Discussion:

Title:

Case Law & Coverage: What Emerging Environmental Rulings Mean for Risk Management

Date+Time:
November 19, 2025
1:00-2:00 PM ET

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Speakers:

• Rebecca Du Boff, Executive Claims Specialist, Environmental Claims, Crum & Forster
• Rosemarie Hebner, Esq., Senior Consultant, Antea Group Jack Sheldon, Senior Consultant, Antea Group

CLE Credit:

Complimentary registration comes with CLE credit in one state and will be available in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

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Perrin Conferences.

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November 19: Complex Cases Simplified: Gaining Logistical Control from Calendaring to Courtroom

Title:
Complex Cases Simplified: Gaining Logistical Control from Calendaring to Courtroom

Description:
Are you looking to untangle your complex case logistics and gain control? This presentation includes tools, tips and tactics for streamlining and simplifying the details of Complex Cases. Whether your complex case is in the area of bankruptcy, intellectual property, antitrust, construction defect, class action, international trade, business litigation or any other area of complex litigation — there are key tools that can set your case up for success. Discover how establishing a strategic logistical framework including shared case calendars, standing orders and helpful depositories can ease future complications.
IN THIS WEBINAR, WE WILL REVIEW:

• Addressing Security Concerns
• Organizing with Document Depositories
• Establishing Scheduling Logistics
• Conducting Remote Proceedings
• Managing Exhibits
• Tips for Virtual Trials/Hearings.

Date/Time:
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
11am PT / 12pm MT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET
The number of seats is limited. Register and reserve your seat today!
Presenter:
Mike Murray
Credit:
1 General CLE Credit. * This course has been approved in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington. This webinar is pending approval in the following states: West Virginia, Wisconsin*. * In Wisconsin, pending approval for Law Practice Management credit. * The Wisconsin BBE accredits all Veritext programs for 1.0 Law Practice Management hour, not CLE. CLE credits may also be claimed for Law Practice Management courses, but attorneys are limited for 6.0 LPM credits per reporting period. * NY CLE Credit Provided via NYCLE “Other Approved Jurisdictions” Policy. Attorney must provide correct listening code; not available for Transitional Attorneys. * The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 0 hour(s) of professional responsibility. * There is no formal approval process for organizations that want to provide MCLE courses in Connecticut. If an organization’s MCLE program or course has bene approved by the authority authorized to approve MCLE courses in another jurisdiction, then the organization’s MCLE course is automatically approved in Connecticut. In other jurisdictions, you might self-apply for credit.

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Veritext

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November 19: HIPAA - Understanding Enforcement, Penalties & Research Strategies

HIPAA concerns, enacted in 1996 continue to be a very real compliance concern for the healthcare industry. Enforcement of HIPAA regulations and penalties are always on the minds of healthcare attorneys and their clients. Concerns about HIPAA compliance and the potential penalties for noncompliance drive an ongoing need for training employees and staff of hospitals and health systems, medical practices, and other healthcare organizations about HIPAA and its requirements.
Title:
HIPAA - Understanding Enforcement, Penalties & Research Strategies
Webinar Date+Time:
November 19, 2025 

12:45pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time 

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Speaker:
Robin McManigal
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
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LexisNexis

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November 19: Mediation Station: Making ADR Your Next Stop

Description:
Discover how court-sponsored ADR can help resolve cases efficiently and effectively. Panelists from the NYS Courts will explore mediation and other ADR options for a variety of civil matters—including personal injury, contract disputes, employment issues, matrimonial cases, and more. Ideal for both plaintiff and defense attorneys, this session offers practical strategies to leverage ADR for faster, cost-effective outcomes.
Title:
Mediation Station: Making ADR Your Next Stop
Date And Time:
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
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Speakers:

• Hon. Deborah A. Kaplan
• Lisa Courtney, Esq.
• Melissa Nickson, Esq.

Credit:
New York: 1 Skills Credit. Other Jurisdictions: Check with your credit-granting authority; you may be able to self-apply for credit.
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New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

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November 19: Artificial Intelligence in Employment: Emerging Laws and Compliance Requirements

This CLE explores the ways Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used to make employment decisions, and potential risks its use, including discrimination and algorithmic bias. The course will feature key local, state, and federal laws and guidance that regulates the use of AI in screening and hiring, and other employment law issues that are addressed by government action. Attendees will receive best practice tips on following developments in the legal landscape as regulators anticipate and keep up with rapidly evolving AI technology.
Title:
Artificial Intelligence in Employment: Emerging Laws and Compliance Requirements
Webinar Date+Time:
November 19, 2025
2:45pm - 4:00pm Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Speaker:
Bobby Puri
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Vermont, Virginia and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
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LexisNexis

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November 18+19: Employer Summit 2025: Today's Legal Strategy for Tomorrow's Workforce

Title:
Employer Summit 2025: Today's Legal Strategy for Tomorrow's Workforce
Description:
Join Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department for our fifth annual employer summit, a two-day virtual event designed to help employers, HR professionals, and in-house counsel stay ahead of today’s most complex workplace challenges. This year’s program will deliver timely insights and practical guidance on emerging legal issues, regulatory developments, and best practices across the employment landscape.
From discrimination and EEOC compliance to labor relations, pay equity, and the impact of technology and AI on hiring, our speakers will cover the topics that matter most to your organization. You'll also gain strategies for navigating audits, investigations, and evolving rules around classification, accommodations, and noncompetes.
Whether you're navigating shifting regulations, responding to workplace disruptions, or planning proactively for compliance, this two-day webinar offers the insights and strategies you need to stay ahead. Join us to engage with experienced practitioners and strengthen your organization’s approach to today’s most complex employment issues.
Webinar Agenda, Dates+Times:

• Critical Workplace Legal Updates
  Tuesday, November 18, 2025
  1:00 – 5:30 p.m. ET
• Roundtable Discussion on Second Trump Term and Overall Impact on Employers – David L. Barron, Michael C. Schmidt, Michele Ballard Miller, and C. Towner French
• New Forms of Workplace Discrimination and Harassment – Mariah L. Passarelli, Jason A. Cabrera, and Kira Geary
• EEOC Update: Changing Priorities – Bobbi Britton Tucker and Abigail M. Green
• DOL Update: Overtime, Independent Contractor, and Joint Employer – Susan N. Eisenberg, Jeremy J. Glenn, and John S. Ho
• NLRB Update: Union Organizing and Campaigns in an Active Environment – Daniel V. Johns, Kelly T. Kindig, and Sandi F. Dubin
• A.I. Update: Addressing Today’s Technology Threats and DeepFake Job Applicants – Jeffrey Klamut and Jake Rubinstein
• Click here to register for Day 1.
  
  
• Practical “How To” Considerations
  Wednesday, November 19, 2025
  12:00 – 5:30 p.m. ET
• How To … Respond to I-9 Audits and ICE Raids – Scott Bettridge, David S. Adams, Elizabeth A. Olivera, and Kelli Natrin
• How To … Plan and Conduct Internal Pay Equity Audits – Debra Steiner Friedman and Abby Turner, Ph.D., (Charles River Associates)
• How To … Conduct Effective Employee Investigations – Walter Foster, Janice Sued Agresti, and Bethany A. Vasquez
• How To … Engage in a Reasonable Accommodation Process with Employees – Jeffrey I. Pasek, Elena K. Hillman, and Eliza Estrella
• How To … Protect Company Interests with Judicial/Legislative Reluctance to Enforce Noncompetes – Walter M. Stella, David Garraux, and Aaron Holt
• How To … Evaluate the Value of L&E Cases in Light of the Jury of Today – Elizabeth A. Malloy and Marla N. Presley
  Click here to register for Day 2.

Credit:

CLE is approved in NY, CA, PA, TX, IL, and NV and available in NJ through reciprocity. MN CLE has been applied for approval. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

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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.

January 29: Looking Ahead to 2026 - Accelerating Genomics in Personal Injury Cases

Join us for this complimentary CLE webinar on January 29, 2026 from 2:00- 3:40 PM ET.

Title:

Looking Ahead to 2026 - Accelerating Genomics in Personal Injury Cases

Date+Time:
January 29, 2026
2:00-3:40 PM ET

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Speakers:

• Kirk Hartley, Principal, LSP Group LLC, Chicago, IL
• Len van Zyl, Ph.D., CEO, ArrayXpress Inc., Raleigh, NC
• Michael Zapata, Executive Chairman, ArrayXpress Inc., Cary, NC

CLE Credit:

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

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Perrin Conferences. This webinar is presented by ToxicoGenomica. All information provided is their opinion.

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March 18: Groundbreaking Video Technology: From Advanced Web Cams to Detecting Deepfakes

Title:
Groundbreaking Video Technology: From Advanced Web Cams to Detecting Deepfakes

Description:
The use of audiovisual technology is on the rise, including in litigation. With the increased adoption of remote depositions, video capture of testimony and associated exhibits, litigators can leverage AV evidence more effectively in their cases. 

From gathering video evidence, to create clips for trial, this session will explore the latest, cutting-edge video technology available.
IN THIS WEBINAR, WE WILL REVIEW:

• Advanced Web Cameras for Virtual Proceedings
• Creating Video Annotations
• 360° Video Site Visits
• Virtual Reality Site Visits
• Deepfake Detection
• Creating Video Clips for Trial.

Date/Time:
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
11am PT / 12pm MT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET
The number of seats is limited. Register and reserve your seat today!
Presenter:
Mike Murray
Credit:
The presentation qualifies for One (1) hour of General MCLE credit.
* This course is pending approval in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York (via approved jurisdiction)*, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
*The Wisconsin BBE accredits all Veritext programs for 1.0 Law Practice Management hour, not CLE. CLE credits may also be claimed for Law Practice Management courses, but attorneys are limited to 6.0 LPM credits per reporting period.
* NY CLE Credit Provided via NYCLE “Other Approved Jurisdictions“ Policy. Attorney must provide correct listening code; not available for Transitional Attorneys.
* The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 0 hour(s) of professional responsibility.
* There is no formal approval process for organizations that want to provide MCLE courses in Connecticut. If an organization’s MCLE program or course has been approved by the authority authorized to approve MCLE courses in another jurisdiction, then the organization’s MCLE course is automatically approved in Connecticut. In other jurisdictions, you might self-apply for credit.

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Veritext

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January 15: Legal Pathways to EMS System Sustainability - the 7th Annual Emergency Medical Services and Policy Symposium

The Seventh Annual EMS Law and Policy Symposium at Widener Law Commonwealth is focused on the survival and sustainability of EMS systems throughout the United States. 

The traditional model of rapid deployment and emergency department transport for virtually all EMS patients is both unsustainable and not reflective of the substantial body of clinical evidence that points to the urgent need for new models, methods and modalities in EMS and mobile healthcare. Many legal obstacles – both real and perceived – pose barriers to effective and efficient delivery of EMS in the United States. 

As examples: incorrect assumptions regarding legal duties of care may prevent pre-dispatch dispositions for law acuity 911 calls that would derive no benefit from an EMS response. Outdated and inaccurate notions of patient abandonment may impede treat-in-place, telehealth or other non-transport modalities. Incorrect interpretations of EMTALA cause EMS agencies to expend countless unit hours of service while needlessly waiting to transfer patient care in hospital EDs. Some state regulatory agencies narrowly interpret the scope of practice of EMS clinicians in ways that stifle community paramedicine/mobile integrated healthcare programs. 

The Seventh Annual EMS Law and Policy Symposium is focused on establishing a valid legal framework for EMS system transformation and “setting the legal table” for EMS innovation.

Title:
Legal Pathways to EMS System Sustainability - the  7th Annual Emergency Medical Services and Policy Symposium
Date & Time:

January 15, 2025 

8am to 3pm EST

In-Person Location:
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
3800 Vartan Way
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Also Available Via Distance Learning

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Widener University Commonwealth Law School.

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Credits:

• Participants are entitled to up to 3.5 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits s noted in the program – subject to approval.
• You may be able to self-apply in other states; check with your credit-granting authority.
• EMS continuing education credits are also available; please let the registration desk know of your interest in receiving these. 

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Many thanks to the co-sponsors of today’s program

• Widener Law Commonwealth Law & Government Institute
• Page, Wolfberg & Wirth LLC
• Ambulance Association of PA
• Pennsylvania Fire and Emergency Services Institute
• Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital’s only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law and Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program.

AGENDA 

8:00 am Registration and Coffee
8:30 am Welcome and Introduction
andré douglas pond cummings, Dean, Widener Law Commonwealth
Christian Johnson, Professor of Law, Widener Law Commonwealth
8:35 am Keynote Address: The Evidence-Based Case for EMS System Transformation
Matt Zavadsky, MHA, EMS & Mobile Healthcare Consultant, PWW Advisory Group
9:50 am Break
10:00 am Identifying Legal Barriers to EMS System Transformation (1.5 Substantive CLE Credit)
Douglas M. Wolfberg, Esq. ’96, Founding Partner, Page, Wolfberg & Wirth, LLC and Adjunct Professor, Widener Law Commonwealth
11:30 am Buffet Lunch
12:00 pm The “People” Side of Change: Leading the EMS Workforce to a Transformative EMS System (1 Ethics CLE Credit)
Stephen R. Wirth, Esq., Founding Partner, Page, Wolfberg & Wirth, LLC
1:00 Break
1:15 pm State and Federal EMS Legislative Panel (1 Substantive CLE Credit)
Heather Harris, Executive Director, Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania Other legislative representatives to be announced
2:30 pm Closing Thoughts – How to Go Forth and Transform Your EMS System
Matt Zavadsky, MHA, Stephen R. Wirth, Esq. and Douglas M. Wolfberg, Esq.
3:00 pm Conclusion
Dean cummings, Professor Johnson

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November 18: Birthright Citizenship: A Candid Assessment of Wong Kim Ark and Its Modern-Day Implications

Wong Kim Ark was born in San Francisco in 1873 to parents who had emigrated to the United States from China. In 1894, he took a trip to China. When he returned to San Francisco a year later, he was denied reentry, as the authorities invoked the Chinese Exclusion Act. 

Wong argued that he could not be denied admission because he was born in this country and therefore was an American citizen. The Supreme Court ruled in Wong Kim Ark's favor, holding that, pursuant to the Fourteenth Amendment, Wong Kim Ark was a U.S. citizen, even though his parents were "subjects of the Emperor of China." 

On January 20, 2025, shortly after being sworn in, President Trump signed an Executive Order restricting birthright citizenship. Litigation immediately followed.
The Fourth Annual Fall Symposium of the Center on Asian Americans and the Law at Fordham Law School will present a two-part program on birthright citizenship. First, we will tell the story of Wong Kim Ark, a Chinese cook who took his case to the United States Supreme Court in 1898. Second, a distinguished panel will explore the issues presented by the recent Executive Order.
Title:
Birthright Citizenship: A Candid Assessment of Wong Kim Ark and Its Modern-Day Implications

Date/Time:
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
6 – 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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Fordham Law School
Credit:
1.5 CLE credit is pending in accordance with New York and New Jersey CLE requirements In many other jurisdictions, you may be able to self-apply for credit.

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January 14: The Past, Present, and Future of International Justice

Title:
The Past, Present, and Future of International Justice
The 2026 Bruce J. Klatsky Endowed Distinguished Human Rights Lecture, featuring Ambassador Beth Van Schaack.
Webinar Date+Time:
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Eastern Time
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Speaker:
Prior to returning to Stanford University, Dr. Van Schaack served as Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice in the U.S. State Department office, where she once served as Deputy. GCJ advised the Secretary of State and the Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights on issues related to war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, and the deployment of the whole range of transitional justice mechanisms in states emerging from violence or repression. Prior to returning to public service, Dr. Van Schaack was the Leah Kaplan Visiting Professor in Human Rights at Stanford Law School, where she taught international criminal law, human rights, human trafficking, and a policy lab on Legal & Policy Tools for Preventing Atrocities. In addition, she directed Stanford’s International Human Rights & Conflict Resolution Clinic. Ambassador Van Schaack has published numerous articles and papers on international human rights and justice issues, including her 2020 thesis, Imagining Justice for Syria (Oxford University Press). From 2014 to 2022, she served as Executive Editor for Just Security, an online forum for the analysis of national security, foreign policy, and rights.
In addition to her work as a Distinguished Fellow with Stanford’s Center for Human Rights & International Justice, Dr. Van Schaack is a Commissioner with the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), a Senior Peace Fellow with the Public International Law & Policy Group, a Distinguished Fellow with the Atlantic Council’s Strategic Litigation Project, and a Distinguished Fellow with the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace & Security. With seven other senior U.S. government human rights mandate holders, she is a co-founder of The Alliance for Diplomacy & Justice, which works to center human rights within U.S. foreign policy. Earlier in her career, she was a practicing lawyer at Morrison & Foerster, LLP; the Center for Justice & Accountability, a human rights law firm; and the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunals for Rwanda and the Former Yugoslavia in The Hague. Dr. Van Schaack is a graduate of Stanford (BA), Yale (JD), and Leiden (PhD) Universities.
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Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Credit:

• Ohio: 1.0 hour of CLE credit has been approved
• Other Jurisdictions: You may be able to self-apply to your credit-granting authority.

Cost:
Free and open to the public.

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January 14: Global Public Health Law: A Transdisciplinary Approach

As traditionally conceived, public health law focuses primarily on what lawyers do—counseling public health agencies and litigating disputes. By contrast, the transdisciplinary model of public health law seeks to connect lawyers, scientists, public health practitioners, and others in a shared effort to

(a) understand and quantify the critical (yet often unseen) role that law plays in shaping population health, and 

(b) develop, advocate for, implement, and evaluate evidence-based legal interventions to prevent disease and reduce injuries. 

This presentation will discuss a forthcoming book Professor Berman is co-authoring that connects this transdisciplinary approach to Global Public Health Law. As the book defines it, Global Public Health Law is the use of the law as a tool to protect and advance population health in jurisdictions around the globe—encompassing everything from local laws to international agreements. Using a wide range of public health topics as examples, the book examines how laws and institutions at the local, national, regional, and international levels intersect and influence one another, and how they ultimately contribute (positively or negatively) to health outcomes.
Title:
Global Public Health Law: A Transdisciplinary Approach
Webinar Date+Time:
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time
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Speaker:

Micah Berman

Micah Berman is the Stephen F. Loebs Professor in Health Services Management and Policy at The Ohio State University’s College of Public Health. He is also a Professor of Law at The Ohio State University's Michael E. Moritz College of Law. His research explores the intersection between public health research and legal doctrine, and he is a co-author of The New Public Health Law: A Transdisciplinary Approach to Practice and Advocacy (Oxford University Press, 2nd ed. 2022). His research has been funded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, the National Cancer Institute, the World Health Organization, the American Heart Association, the Ohio Department of Medicaid, and other sources, and he has published extensively in leading public health, medical, and legal journals. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to public health and tobacco control through both research and advocacy, Professor Berman has received the David P. Rall Award for Advocacy in Public Health from the American Public Health Association (2021) and the John Slade Award from the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (2023).
Prior to joining Ohio State, Berman established and directed policy centers in Ohio and Massachusetts that developed innovative model ordinances and provided policy support to state and local public health programs. He has also served as a senior advisor to the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products, as a visiting scholar at the WHO's Center for International Cooperation on Tobacco Control (in Montevideo, Uruguay), and as a member of the NIH’s Council of Public Representatives. Before turning his focus to public health, Berman was a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division and an associate with the law firm Stinson LLP. He received a JD with distinction from Stanford Law School and a BA with highest honors in Public Policy from Brandeis University.
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Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Credit:

• Ohio: 1.0 hour of CLE credit has been approved
• Other Jurisdictions: You may be able to self-apply to your credit-granting authority.

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Free and open to the public.

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November 18: Civil Prosecution for Insurance Fraud: An Overview of Key Caselaw, Legal Elements and Remedies

This webinar will explore civil actions and remedies available to insurers to recover losses from insurance fraud. The presenters will explore civil remedies available to insurers who have been the victims of insurance fraud in various states, mitigating the risk of exposure to bad faith claims by insureds who are investigated for suspicions of insurance fraud, methods of proving the requisite intent for fraud, damages available to insurers in insurance fraud litigation, and relevant statutes. The webinar will also provide an in-depth review of the caselaw that ties together the principles discussed throughout the presentation.

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Civil Prosecution for Insurance Fraud: An Overview of Key Caselaw, Legal Elements and Remedies
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Webinar Date+Time:

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
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CE is approved in 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:

• Eric D. Freed, Member, Cozen O'Connor
• Tara Dickson, Associate, Cozen O'Connor

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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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