Thursday, July 31, 2025

Free CLE Webinars August 2025+

August 2025 Free CLE

August 4: 
August 5:
August 5-8: AI Summer Camp for Law Firms. By Clio.
August 6:
* Rideshare Roulette: Tech and Torts Collide in the Courtroom. By: New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
August 7: 
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:
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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:
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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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July 31: AI Compliance: What Do Enforcers and Legislators Care About?

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in legal practice and business operations, staying ahead of regulatory developments is essential. Participants will explore how the priorities of the current administration are reshaping the Federal Trade Commission’s enforcement strategies, with a focus on consumer protection, transparency, and fairness. We’ll examine recent Executive Orders and legislative proposals that signal a more laisse-faire federal posture on AI oversight.
At the state level, the session will highlight emerging legislative trends, including ethical AI development, responsible innovation frameworks, and efforts to harmonize regulations across jurisdictions. Attendees will gain practical insights into managing compliance in a fragmented regulatory environment.
We will also address one of the most pressing concerns for legal professionals: liability. Learn how to integrate AI into legal workflows while minimizing exposure to regulatory or civil risk. Topics include contractual safeguards, disclosure obligations, and risk assessment strategies tailored for legal practitioners.
Learning objectives include:
1. Changing Priorities Under the New Administration: Examine recent changes in the FTC’s enforcement priorities in prosecuting unfair and deceptive trade practices, as well as Executive Orders and legislative proposals.
2. Legislative Trends: Identify states’ and international priorities in regulating artificial intelligence, interstate cooperation efforts, key legislation, and best practices for managing compliance across state borders.
3. Liability Under AI Law: Learn strategies for safely integrating AI into legal workflows while minimizing exposure to regulatory or civil liability. Gain insights into contractual safeguards (e.g., client retention agreements), disclosure obligations, and risk assessment frameworks for AI adoption.
Who would benefit most from attending this program?
1. Lawyers and Legal Professionals (including In-House Counsel, Law Firm Attorneys, Ethics Counsel, and Compliance Officers) who need to understand AI’s impact on consumer law and privacy, as well as stay ahead of litigation trends involving AI systems.
2. Corporate Executives and General Counsel who are responsible for mitigating legal risks associated with AI adoption in their companies and ensuring AI compliance in areas such as HR, marketing, financial decision-making, and product development.
3. Risk Management and Compliance Officers who need to identify potential liability areas for AI use in business operations, particularly concerning discrimination, intellectual property, and fraud, and assist businesses in implementing AI policies that reduce exposure to legal claims.
4. Academics and Policy Makers who help shape AI governance, ethical guidelines, and regulatory approaches, and gain awareness of legal precedents and industry concerns shaping AI policy discussions.
5. Journalists Covering Law and Technology who report on AI-related litigation and regulatory developments and need expert insights on how courts and lawmakers are addressing AI risks.
Title:
AI Compliance: What Do Enforcers and Legislators Care About?
 Webinar Date/Time:
July 31, 2025
1:00 PM EDT •12:00 PM CDT •11:00 AM MDT •10:00 AM PDT 
 Register Now!
Credit:
Bloomberg Industry Group is an approved provider of CLE credits in all states. Individual programs are pre-approved in California, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas. All other requests for program approval are subject to state-specific approval. The approval process may take approximately four to six weeks in some states.
Speaker:
Travis Yuille is a Legal Analyst on Bloomberg Law’s Litigation team, focusing on privacy and intellectual property. He holds a CIPP/US certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Previously, he worked as an engineer in the energy sector, a law clerk in employment law matters, and an editor for the American Intellectual Property Law Association Quarterly Journal at George Washington University. He earned his J.D. from George Washington University with a focus on intellectual property law, and a B.S. in Engineering from Texas A&M University.
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July 31: Hybrid Construction Contract / Defect Claims Webinar

Description:
This presentation is a 'map of the terrain' for taming the beast of complexity that is hybrid (or combination) construction defect (CD) and construction contract claims. The program is for anyone who deals with these claims, including legal, insurance or construction professionals. These claims often span many years, include thousands of documents, and regularly involve dozens of parties. Making sense of this mess, and being able to explain it to everyone along the way, is where mastery begins. 
CD and contract claims analysis used to be entirely different areas of expertise. Lawyers and consultants who worked in one area rarely crossed paths with their closely related, but long lost cousins in the "other world" of construction claims. No longer. The two are now often fully entangled.
Construction defects still need to be investigated, tested, analyzed issue-byissue, extrapolated (or not!), repairs specified, and repair costs evaluated. Contract claims for changes and delays still require expensive document analysis to compare what happened to what should have; how much was paid compared to how much should have been; how long the work took compared to how long it should have; and to evaluate the economic losses, liquidated and actual damages, that parties suffered.
These claims come in sizes and forms as widely varying as single-family residences, multifamily projects, mixed-use developments, commercial, institutional, industrial, low-rise, midrise, and high-rise construction; they range from incomplete projects that are years late and barely started, to projects that are completed and in operation. Since much of the audience is familiar with CD claims, we will more deeply explore contract claims.
Date+Time Of Webinar:
Thursday, July 31st, 2025
1:00pm ET | 12:00pm CT | 11:00am MT | 10:00am PT
Register Now!
Credits:
This webinar is either approved or is pending approval for 1.0 hour of continuing education credit in the following states: MCLE (Legal) California, Nevada, Florida, Texas. Many states acknowledge reciprocal credit for courses certified through the Texas Department of Insurance. Be sure to review the guidelines specific to your state, and verify the process for obtaining credit for a course approved with the state of Texas.
Speakers:
  • Glenn Barger, Esq., Mediator, ADR Services, Inc.
  • Rob Ward, PE, Consultant, Pete Fowler Construction
  • Barbara Laskaris-Lorigan, Vice President - Head of Claims, Golden State Claims Adjusters
  • Megan Shapiro, Esq., Partner, Radoslovich | Shapiro, PC
  • Pete Patterson, Expert, Pete Fowler Construction.
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July 31: Analytics & Ethics for Civil Litigation

In this session, you will learn how the Model Rules of Professional Conduct pertain to lawyers and law firms’ use of data analytics for case strategy and business development. You will understand how analytics inform counsel’s ability to assess the unique experiences of the court, judge, parties & counsel involved in a case, as well as the ethical considerations that come into play in this process. 
As a result of attending this session, the learner will be better able to:
• Identify situations in which analytics enable data-informed decisions for litigation strategy and business development.
• Identify ethical rules relevant to common use-case scenarios for using analytics in practice.
• Navigate ethical boundaries for touting an attorney or firm’s previous results.
Title:
Analytics & Ethics for Civil Litigation
 Webinar Date+Time:
July 31, 2025
12:45pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
 Speaker:
Adam Masarek, Esq., MPH
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York and Vermont. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis
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Monday, July 28, 2025

July 29: Ethics & AI in a Changing Legal Profession

As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms how lawyers work, it's also introducing new risks—some obvious, some hidden in the code. This timely seminar explores how AI is already making its way into law firms, courtrooms, and client interactions—creating both powerful possibilities and serious ethical pitfalls.
From billing challenges and confidentiality breaches to bias, discrimination, and inaccuracy, we'll unpack the key issues every legal professional should know. Learn how to stay ahead of the curve while protecting your clients, your practice, and your professional integrity.
Title:
Ethics & AI in a Changing Legal Profession
 Date & Time:
Pacific Time Tuesday, July 29, 2025
10:20 AM
Credit:
  • California: 1 Hour Legal Ethics MCLE Credit
  • Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit
Speakers:
James F. Pokorny, Esq.
Robert J. Hanna, Esq.
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August 28: The Straight Truth: Exploring the Science and Litigation Behind Hair Relaxer Claims

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Date+Time:
August 28, 2025 1:00-2:00 PM ET
Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
 Speakers:
  • Moderator: Mark Eveland, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Verus LLC 
  • Tope Leyimu, Esq., Motley Rice LLC 
  • Alexandra Pecora, Esq., Goldberg Segalla
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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Saturday, July 26, 2025

August 26: ADA Myth-Conceptions

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Description:
This presentation will provide an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act plus an introduction to some key disability awareness concepts and terms.
Webinar Date+Time:
August 26, 2025 
11:55 AM - 1:00 PM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
 Speaker:
Conrad Reynoldson - Washington Civil & Disability Advocate, Seattle, WA
By:
Washington State Bar Association; Presented in collaboration with the WSBA Equity & Justice Team; Sponsored by ALPS
Credits:
  • Washington State: 1.00 Ethics (Equity)
  • Other States: Certificate of attendance provided upon request.
Cost:
Free.

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Friday, July 25, 2025

September 25: Microsoft Excel for Legal Professionals

You don’t need to be a math whiz or a data analyst to use Excel like a pro. In fact, if you're still tracking case details in Word, using sticky notes for deadlines, or manually organizing discovery, you’re working harder than you need to. Microsoft Excel can help you simplify your workflow, bring structure to your data, and uncover time-saving tricks you never knew you needed.
In this practical CLE with attorney Jordan Turk, you’ll discover how to use Excel to help with your everyday practice. We’ll show you how to create easy-to-use templates, apply simple formulas, and transform Excel from a blank grid into a powerful organizational tool tailored to the way law firms operate.
‍In this free CLE webinar, you'll learn about:
  • Useful formulas and functions (made simple) for legal work
  • Best practices on how to build spreadsheets and organize your work
  • Tips for organizing, sorting, and filtering data quickly
  • How to build templates you can use again and again.
Title:
Microsoft Excel for Legal Professionals
Date/Time:
September 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM PDT
Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education webinar!
Speaker:
Jordan Turk
Attorney Jordan Turk is a practicing attorney in Texas, and the Director of Attorney Education and Development at Smokeball. Her family law expertise includes complex property division and contentious custody cases, as well as appeals and prenuptial agreements. In addition to her family law practice, she’s passionate about legal technology and how it can revolutionize law firms. Jordan graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Classics, History, and Religious Studies and then went on to attend the University of Arkansas School of Law to earn her J.D. After almost four years of practice with a high-asset family law firm in Houston (and after being frustrated at the lack of automation in her firm), she discovered the world of legal technology which ultimately brought her to Smokeball. In Hacking Law Firm Success with Jordan Turk, she interviews law firm founders about how they grew and scaled their practices, as well as their ethos behind managing a firm.
Credit:
This program is eligible for 1 hour of CLE credit in 60-minute states, and 50 minutes of CLE credit in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. CLE credit has been applied for in the following states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IA, MN, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, WI, and WY. For states not listed above, you may still apply for reciprocity CLE credit if applicable.
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Smokeball
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August 25: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions

In this CLE, the presenter will present emerging issues and trends of any employer’s use of artificial intelligence for employment decision making. Discussion will include the new Equal Employment Opportunities Commission’s new Strategic Enforcement Plan and other attempts from state and local governments to combat the growing trend of bias and discrimination that is weaving its way into employers hiring, promotion, and firing decisions. Finally, this CLE will discuss the implications and ethical responsibilities of lawyers have surrounding this topic as well as how lawyers should advise their employer clients. 
After completing this course, you will be able to: 
1. Analyze the nature of AI, how it is being used in employment decision-making and emerging issues. 
2. Recognize the impact of EEOC and USDOJ concerns and guidelines involving the use of AI in employment decisions. 
3. Discuss Federal, State, and Local Regulations in effect 
4. Discuss the future of AI in employment and a look forward.
Title:
Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions
Webinar Date+Time:
August 25, 2025 8245pm - 4:00pm Eastern Time 
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Ethan Basham
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, 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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July 25+28: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions

In this CLE, the presenter will present emerging issues and trends of any employer’s use of artificial intelligence for employment decision making. Discussion will include the new Equal Employment Opportunities Commission’s new Strategic Enforcement Plan and other attempts from state and local governments to combat the growing trend of bias and discrimination that is weaving its way into employers hiring, promotion, and firing decisions. Finally, this CLE will discuss the implications and ethical responsibilities of lawyers have surrounding this topic as well as how lawyers should advise their employer clients. 
After completing this course, you will be able to: 
1. Analyze the nature of AI, how it is being used in employment decision-making and emerging issues.
 2. Recognize the impact of EEOC and USDOJ concerns and guidelines involving the use of AI in employment decisions. 
3. Discuss Federal, State, and Local Regulations in effect 
4. Discuss the future of AI in employment and a look forward.
Title:
Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions
Webinar Date+Time:
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Ethan Basham
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, 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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Thursday, July 24, 2025

September 24: A 2025 Refresher on Healthcare Liens in Personal Injury and Mass Tort Litigation

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Agenda:
  • Lien Types Overview (Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Part C, Private, and Military)
  • Basis for recovery by lien type
  • Penalties for non-compliance
  • Estimated resolution timelines
  • Mass Tort Lien Resolution
  • Benefits of global resolution programs
  • Designing a global program
  • Client and co-counsel communication strategies
  • Working with a Lien Resolution Administrator
  • What to expect during the resolution process
  • Important details (data security, data integrity, and authorizations)
  • How to vet a potential LRA partner.
Date+Time:
September 24, 2025
2:00-3:00 PM ET
Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
 Speakers:
  • Sindhu Daniel, Esq., Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP Michelle Prince, CCO & Founder, LitPro
  • Shery Ramezanian, CEO & Founder, LitPro
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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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

September 23: 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.” 

This course offers a deeper dive into online legal research. According to the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, attorneys must maintain competency—and a key component of that is staying current with the benefits and risks of relevant technology. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with advanced online legal research methods to unlock your potential as a researcher and uphold the standard of competency in the legal profession.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Discover how online legal research can enhance your search methodology.

  • Leverage built-in connections, common terms, and content formatting.

  • Obtain visual indicators of the validity of cases and statutes.

  • Learn how online legal research platforms offer organization, delivery, and recovery methods to help you maintain your research.

  • Gather information by practice area, topic, jurisdiction, or publisher.

  • Realize alternative and advanced approaches to initiating research with statutes.

  • Acquire archived materials in multiple way.

  • Find connections between results from separate searches.

Title:
Diving Deeper into Legal Research Potential: Advanced Online Legal Research Concepts
Webinar Date+Time:
September 23, 2025
1:15pm - 2:30pm Eastern Time
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
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, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, 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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Tuesday, July 22, 2025

October 22: Due Diligence in Intellectual Property Transactions

This course provides an overview and understanding of the due diligence process in relation to transactions involving intellectual property assets. Tools for researching a company’s intellectual property registrations, ownership status, strength and value, and resources such as checklists, forms and model agreements will be reviewed.
Title:
Due Diligence in Intellectual Property Transactions
 Webinar Date+Time:
October 22, 2025 
2:45pm - 4:00pm Eastern Time 
 Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
 Speaker:
Kristen Baginski
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Utah, 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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August 22: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions

In this CLE, the presenter will present emerging issues and trends of any employer’s use of artificial intelligence for employment decision making. Discussion will include the new Equal Employment Opportunities Commission’s new Strategic Enforcement Plan and other attempts from state and local governments to combat the growing trend of bias and discrimination that is weaving its way into employers hiring, promotion, and firing decisions. Finally, this CLE will discuss the implications and ethical responsibilities of lawyers have surrounding this topic as well as how lawyers should advise their employer clients. 
After completing this course, you will be able to: 
1. Analyze the nature of AI, how it is being used in employment decision-making and emerging issues. 
2. Recognize the impact of EEOC and USDOJ concerns and guidelines involving the use of AI in employment decisions. 
3. Discuss Federal, State, and Local Regulations in effect 
4. Discuss the future of AI in employment and a look forward.
Title:
Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions
 Webinar Date+Time:
August 22, 2025 8:45am - 10:00am Eastern Time 
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Ethan Basham
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, 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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Monday, July 21, 2025

August 21: Microsoft Word for Legal Professionals

Drafting a legal document shouldn't feel like a battle. But for many lawyers, Microsoft Word is a daily source of frustration. 
From weird, nonsensical paste jobs to format frustrations, Word often feels like it’s working against you. And when you're under pressure to get pleadings out the door or share documents with opposing counsel, these issues become more than just annoying—they can cost you time, money, and even credibility.
This CLE is here to change that. In just one hour, you'll learn how to use Microsoft Word like a legal pro. Attorney Jordan Turk will show you how to build cleaner documents, format them quickly and consistently, protect your work from unwanted edits, and strip out metadata before sending anything out the door. Whether you’re drafting pleadings, contracts, or client letters, this session will help you stop wrestling with Word and start getting results.
‍In this free CLE webinar, you'll learn about:
  • How to use and set up keyboard shortcuts in Word for maximum efficiency
  • Proper document formatting techniques and customization of Word's default features
  • Techniques to secure your documents and remove sensitive metadata
  • Effective integration of Word with legal technology tools, such as case management software
  • How to leverage document templates to enhance productivity.
Title:
Microsoft Word for Legal Professionals
Date/Time:
August 21, 2025
11:00 AM PDT
Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education webinar!
Speaker:
Jordan Turk is a practicing attorney in Texas, and the Director of Attorney Education and Development at Smokeball. Her family law expertise includes complex property division and contentious custody cases, as well as appeals and prenuptial agreements. In addition to her family law practice, she’s passionate about legal technology and how it can revolutionize law firms. Jordan graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Classics, History, and Religious Studies and then went on to attend the University of Arkansas School of Law to earn her J.D. After almost four years of practice with a high-asset family law firm in Houston (and after being frustrated at the lack of automation in her firm), she discovered the world of legal technology which ultimately brought her to Smokeball. In Hacking Law Firm Success with Jordan Turk, she interviews law firm founders about how they grew and scaled their practices, as well as their ethos behind managing a firm.
Credit:
This program is eligible for 1 hour of CLE credit in 60-minute states, and 50 minutes of CLE credit in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. CLE credit has been applied for in the following states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IA, MN, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, WI, and WY. For states not listed above, you may still apply for reciprocity CLE credit if applicable.
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Smokeball
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July 24: The Art of Cross-Examination: Effective Techniques & Strategies

When done well, cross-examination can expose inconsistencies, weaken opposing testimony, and reinforce your argument. Done poorly, it can backfire tremendously, giving the witness more credibility and ultimately damaging your case.
 
This FREE CLE is designed to give you practical, real-world techniques to approach cross-examination with confidence. Whether you’re a seasoned litigator or preparing for your first trial, you’ll learn how to ask the right questions, stay in control, and get the answers you want.
In this free CLE, board-certified attorney Heather King, a Shareholder at KoonsFuller, will give you cross-examination strategies that you can use immediately. No fluff, no abstract concepts—just real-world tips that work.
‍In this free CLE webinar, you'll learn about:
  • How to plan and structure your questions for maximum impact
  • How to keep the witness from dodging, rambling, or undermining your case
  • What not to do when cross-examining a witness.
Title:
The Art of Cross-Examination: Effective Techniques & Strategies
Date/Time:
July 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM PDT
Webinar - Register Now!
Speaker:
  • Heather King is the complete family lawyer, one of the few family law attorneys with extensive experience from the beginning of a case, through trial or settlement, to the handling of an appeal. Because of her range of talents, she is called upon to handle trials and appeals throughout Texas. Heather is especially adept at handling appeals of divorce cases. Recently, a reporter for WBAP Radio in Fort Worth spoke to her about the challenges involved in appealing a divorce case.
    Heather joined KoonsFuller in 2007 as a Shareholder and manager of the firm’s Southlake Office. She is past President of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists and a former President of the Tarrant County Bar Association and the Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association. Heather was also voted ‘2013 Top Rated Lawyer in ‘Appellate Law’ by Martindale-Hubbell™.
  • Jordan Turk is a practicing attorney in Texas, and the Director of Attorney Education and Development at Smokeball. Her family law expertise includes complex property division and contentious custody cases, as well as appeals and prenuptial agreements. In addition to her family law practice, she’s passionate about legal technology and how it can revolutionize law firms.
    Jordan graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Classics, History, and Religious Studies and then went on to attend the University of Arkansas School of Law to earn her J.D. After almost four years of practice with a high-asset family law firm in Houston (and after being frustrated at the lack of automation in her firm), she discovered the world of legal technology which ultimately brought her to Smokeball.
    In Hacking Law Firm Success with Jordan Turk, she interviews law firm founders about how they grew and scaled their practices, as well as their ethos behind managing a firm.
Credit:
This program is eligible for 1 hour of CLE credit in 60-minute states, and 50 minutes of CLE credit in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. CLE credit has been applied for in the following states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IA, MN, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, WI, and WY. For states not listed above, you may still apply for reciprocity CLE credit if applicable. ‍
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Smokeball
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July 24: Loopholes to Liability: Outsmarting Corporate Evasion Tactics

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Loopholes to Liability: Outsmarting Corporate Evasion Tactics
Description:
Join our panel for a discussion on the latest tactics corporations use to evade tort liability and conceal misconduct — and the strategies plaintiffs can use to fight back. Topics will include: forced arbitration; illegitimate corporate bankruptcies; and overbroad confidentiality/protective orders.
Webinar Date And Time:
Thursday, July 24, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
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 Speakers:
  • Avery Halfon, Esq.
  • Rayna Kessler, Esq.
  • Craig Silverman, 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.
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New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
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July 24: The First 6 Months - What You Need To Know About The Impact of Trump 2.0 on Employment Law

We are half-way through year one of the Trump administration 2.0, and the shift in priorities and impact on employers already has been far-reaching. Today’s webinar discusses what should be on employers’ radars when it comes to key labor/employment initiatives through regulatory priorities, the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and ICE and immigration developments.
Title:
The First 6 Months - What You Need To Know About The Impact of Trump 2.0 on Employment Law
Description:
Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, July 24, 2025
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
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.
Speakers:
  • Michael C. Schmidt, Vice Chair, Labor & Employment Department, Cozen O’Connor
  • C. Towner French Managing Director, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies
  • Arielle Eisenberg, Member, Cozen O’Connor
  • Nandini Sane, Member, Cozen O’Connor
  • David S. Adams, Counsel, 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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July 24: A Handy Primer on Drafting and Updating Employee Handbooks

A properly drafted and updated employee handbook not only states the terms, conditions, and expectations of employment, but can also help employers defend against claims of discrimination, harassment, breach of contract, wrongful termination, and other employment law claims. Employers who conduct business in multiple jurisdictions and industries must be diligent in making sure that employment policies are compliant with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. 
This webinar will give attendees a greater understanding of the purpose of an employee handbook, provide tips to effectively draft employee handbooks and best practices to monitor changes in the law which necessitate handbook revisions.
Title:
A Handy Primer on Drafting and Updating Employee Handbooks
 Webinar Date And Time:
July 24, 2025
12:45pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
 Speaker:
Bobby Puri, Esq.
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, 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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Sunday, July 20, 2025

August 20: The Changing Landscape of Silica Litigation

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Date+Time:
August 20, 2025
1:00-2:00 PM ET
Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
 Speakers:
  • Jennifer Cormier, Esq., MG+M The Law Firm - Jennifer Cormier has handled high-stakes matters for individuals and businesses of all sizes, from high-profile, Fortune 100 companies and recognizable brands to small, family-owned businesses. She helps clients navigate all phases and variations of dispute resolution, including pre-suit negotiations and fact-finding, depositions, mediation, settlement and trial. Jennifer defends clients in toxic torts cases, Child Victims’ Act claims and other complex litigation. She has successfully represented manufacturers, distributors, contractors and premises owners in multiple-party litigation involving exposure to a variety of toxins. She also has extensive experience overseeing and managing nationally recognized companies as national coordinating counsel, settlement counsel and local counsel.
  • Rod Harvey, Director of IH and Field Operations, RHP Risk Management - Rod Harvey has over 37 years of experience in the environmental health and safety consulting field. He has broad experience providing industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, safety, and environmental services to a wide range of clients in both the private and public sectors including industrial, real estate, health care, construction, and governmental sectors. Mr. Harvey received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin and his master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, Illinois. He is a Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, and a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois. He also holds a variety of asbestos-related licenses from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
CLE Credit:
Complimentary registration comes with CLE credit in one state and will be available in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
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Perrin Conferences. Sponsor: RHP Risk Management RHP Risk Management is an environmental and occupational consulting firm of scientists and public health professionals with expertise in toxicology and environmental engineering that cover practices including industrial hygiene, exposure science, and human health risk assessment.
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Saturday, July 19, 2025

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 
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
 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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September 19: 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.” 

This course offers a deeper dive into online legal research. According to the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, attorneys must maintain competency—and a key component of that is staying current with the benefits and risks of relevant technology. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with advanced online legal research methods to unlock your potential as a researcher and uphold the standard of competency in the legal profession.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Discover how online legal research can enhance your search methodology.

  • Leverage built-in connections, common terms, and content formatting.

  • Obtain visual indicators of the validity of cases and statutes.

  • Learn how online legal research platforms offer organization, delivery, and recovery methods to help you maintain your research.

  • Gather information by practice area, topic, jurisdiction, or publisher.

  • Realize alternative and advanced approaches to initiating research with statutes.

  • Acquire archived materials in multiple way.

  • Find connections between results from separate searches.

Title:
Diving Deeper into Legal Research Potential: Advanced Online Legal Research Concepts
Webinar Date+Time:
September 19, 2025
10:15am - 11:30am Eastern Time
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
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, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, 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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