October 29: So, You Want to Do Pro Bono - 2026

This program was developed in collaboration with the WSBA Pro Bono and Public Service Committee. Its purpose is to facilitate access to justice helping WA legal professionals engage successfully in pro bono service, and to introduce members to WA Qualified Legal Service Providers.

Seminar Agenda.

Title:
So, You Want to Do Pro Bono - 2026

Date+Time:
Thursday, October 29, 2026.
8:55 AM–12:30 PM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speakers:

• Craig Miller – Retired, Seattle, WA.
• Erika Rutter – Washington Attorney General’s Office, Yakima, WA.
• Hugh McCullough – Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Seattle, WA.
• Isis Garcia – JustLead Washington, Seattle, WA.
• Joanna Boisen – Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle, WA.
• Merf Ehman – Seattle University School of Law, Seattle, WA.
• Michael Terasaki – Washington Pro Bono Council, Shoreline, WA.
• Paris Eriksen – Washington State Bar Association, Seattle, WA.
• Saleena Salango – Washington State Bar Association, Seattle, WA.
• Sergio Garcidueña Sease – Schroeter Goldmark & Bender, LBAW President Elect, Seattle, WA.
• Moderator Andy Dugan – Director of Skagit Legal Aid, Mount Vernon, WA.

Sponsored By:
Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) and ALPS.

Credits:
2.00 Ethics.
1.00 Ethics (Equity).
Other States: Certificate of attendance provided upon request.

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October 27: Tribal Court Protection Orders

Description:

This session will review how the Tulalip Tribes' culturally-rooted response to family and domestic violence resulted in Tulalip's robust and innovative victim services model. Attendees will learn about Tulalip's trauma-informed legal procedures and where Tulalip and Washington's protection order procedures align and differ. 

Issues arising at the intersection of Tulalip and Washington law will be addressed, including recognition, jurisdictional considerations, and common complications arising during enforcement of Tribal Court issued protection orders.

Title:
Tribal Court Protection Orders

Legal Lunchbox™ Series
Date+Time:
Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
11:55 AM–1:30 PM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speakers:

• Andy Dugan – Skagit Legal Aid, Mount Vernon, WA.
• Renee Ambacher – Tulalip Office of Civil Legal Aid, Tulalip, WA.

Sponsored By:
Washington State Bar Association (WSBA).
Sponsored by ALPS.

Credits:
1.50 Law & Legal Procedure.
Other States: Certificate of attendance provided upon request.

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October 26: A New Model for Advancing Public Safety: Promoting Stability and Accountability Through our Courts and Community Interventions

The Neuroscience and Law Center, in partnership with the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, presents “A New Model for Advancing Public Safety: Promoting Stability and Accountability Through our Courts and Community Interventions.”

This symposium will present a new criminal justice model created by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office that aims to identify diversion opportunities early, provide individualized alternatives to incarceration, and address the underlying factors that contribute to criminal justice involvement. This multi-tiered approach brings together prosecutors, courts, social service providers, public defenders, and other criminal justice professionals to promote accountability, reduce recidivism, and enhance public safety. Featuring a Fireside Chat with District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

Title:
A New Model for Advancing Public Safety: Promoting Stability and Accountability Through our Courts and Community Interventions

Date/Time:
Monday, October 26, 2026
9:30 AM–4:15 PM ET | 8:30 AM–3:15 PM CT | 7:30 AM–2:15 PM MT | 6:30 AM–1:15 PM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speakers:

• Hon. Tamiko Amaker, JD is Administrative Judge of New York City Criminal Court.
• Hon. Ellen N. Biben, JD is Administrative Judge of New York County Supreme Court, Criminal Term.
• Alvin L. Bragg Jr., JD is Manhattan District Attorney at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.
• Katherine LeGeros Bajuk, JD is Mental Health Attorney Specialist at New York County Defender Services.
• Rocio Santos, MSEd, MSHS is Neighborhood Navigator Program Director at The Bridge.
• Deanna Logan, JD is Director of the NYC Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice.
• Toni Mardirossian, JD is Division Chief of the Pathways to Public Safety Division at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.
• Jonathan McLean, MSW is Chief Executive Officer of CASES.
• Michelle Pelan, LCSW is Clinical Director of Manhattan Justice Opportunities at Center for Justice Innovation.
• Lymus Rivera is New York County Re-Entry Task Force Coordinator at The Fortune Society.
• Cheryl Roberts, JD is Executive Director of the Greenburger Center for Justice.
• Randi Rothschild, LCSW, MA is Chief Program Officer at The Fortune Society.
• Thomas Sheehan, JD is Senior Director of Behavioral Health, Court and Reentry Programs at EAC.
• Dennis Guevares is a Housing Specialist at Fortune Society.
• Dr. Ayesha Delany-Brumsey, PhD is Commissioner of the NYC Office of Community Safety.
• Rabiah M. Gaynor, MSc is Associate Commissioner, Criminal Justice, at the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports.
• Tom Harris, MPA is President of the Times Square Alliance.
• Joseph Landau, JD is Dean and Paul Fuller Professor of Law at Fordham University School of Law.

Moderators:

• Lauren Curatolo, JD is Deputy Division Chief of the Pathways for Public Safety Division at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.
• Megan French-Marcelin, PhD is Vice President of New York Policy at the Legal Action Center.
• Zoe Shea, JD is Deputy Division Chief of the Pathways for Public Safety Division at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.

Sponsored By:
Fordham Law School

Credit:

• 4 credit hours (ethics and professionalism) and 1.5 credit hours (diversity, inclusion, and elimination of bias) in New York.
• You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

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October 22: Legislative History and Intent: Finding the Documents to Help Understand the Law

Title:

Legislative History and Intent: Finding the Documents to Help Understand the Law

Finding legislative history and legislative intent is a task that sounds daunting because it involves a lot of work. But the process is easier if you remember the steps for how a bill becomes a law and know where to find the documents created during that process.

This session will go through the legislative process and identify the documents created during the bill-making process, where these documents can be located, and who to contact if you need more information. Then, we’ll go through the process again with a recent bill to reiterate the steps. Finally, we’ll briefly discuss other options for obtaining the legislative history and intent for your law.

Date/Time:
Thursday, October 22, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
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Speakers:
Pauline Afuso is Assistant Librarian for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Library in Pasadena, California, and provides reference and research assistance to judges, court staff, and patrons needing legal information. She was formerly the Public Services Librarian at the Alameda County Law Library. In addition to working in county law libraries, she has worked as a reference librarian at Paul Hastings and at the USC Law Library. She was also a product developer at Thomson Reuters where she oversaw the creation, release, and maintenance of several research features for Westlaw. She received her MLS from UCLA and her JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law. She spends her free time experimenting with recipes on the NY Times Cooking App and listening to Minnesota Wild hockey games on the radio.

Credit:
California: 1 hour participatory MCLE credit. In some other states, you may be able to self-apply for credit.

By:
Alameda County Law Library

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October 22: Cyber Law and Cybersecurity Insurance 101

Description: With data breaches and security incidents happening daily, it is not a matter of IF you will experience a cybersecurity incident, but WHEN. 

Cybersecurity threats are growing in scale and complexity and virtually every company in all industries face growing cyber risks. As cybersecurity laws and regulations unfold and consumer lawsuits become the norm, cybersecurity remains a top concern for businesses, including the C-suite. Although there is no substitute for strong cybersecurity management, businesses often look to cybersecurity insurance policies as the last line of defense. However, cyber policies are complex, often confusing, and the cyber insurance landscape is still evolving. 

This 60-minute seminar will provide an update on the current state of Cyber Law, including data breaches and privacy issues; current litigation; cybersecurity laws and regulations; cybersecurity insurance coverage with practical tips on key issues and risks to consider when purchasing a cybersecurity policy; recent trends; and available cyber resources. After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Identify and understand the current state of Cyber Law, including data breaches and privacy issues; cybersecurity laws and regulations; cybersecurity insurance coverage; and recent trends.
• Identify the tools to stay up to date on Cyber Law and the evolving cyber insurance landscape.

Title:
Cyber Law and Cybersecurity Insurance 101

Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
11:45 AM–1 PM ET | 10:45 AM–12 PM CT | 9:45–11 AM MT | 8:45–10 AM PT

Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speakers:

• Robin McManigal.
• Jen Stringfield.

Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia; Approval Pending: Minnesota. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

By:
LexisNexis

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October 22: Artificial Intelligence in Employment: Emerging Laws and Compliance Requirements

Description: 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:
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
2:45–4 PM ET | 1:45–3 PM CT | 12:45–2 PM MT | 11:45 AM–1 PM PT

Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speaker:
Bobby Puri.

Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

By:
LexisNexis

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October 21: Trust But Verify: Generative AI and the Lawyer's Unchanged Ethical Duties Online

Seizing on the opportunities presented to increasing our efficiencies, AI is a fabulous tool in our practices. But mistakes happen and caution is warranted. Bruised from the experience, Attorney Fritz Knaak offers experience and insights on some does and don'ts in using these valuable new tools.

No stranger to members of the Washington County Bar, Fritz Knaak spent over four decades doing municipal prosecutions for Newport and other cities in the county. He has been licensed in Minnesota since 1979 and Wisconsin and Colorado since 1994. He is a frequent lecturer on issues of municipal law and continues to practice in St. Paul.

Title:
Trust But Verify: Generative AI and the Lawyer's Unchanged Ethical Duties Online

Date:
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
12 PM PT | 1 PM MT | 2 PM CT | 3 PM ET

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Speaker:
Fritz Knaak.

Credit:

• Minnesota: Application is pending for 1 Ethics hour of CLE credit.
• Other Jurisdictions: Check with your credit-granting authority; you may be able to self-apply for credit.

Sponsored By:

The Washington County Law Library and the Washington County Bar Association.

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October 21: Confidentiality, Ethics and Practical Pitfalls of Informal Communications in Legal Practice

Description:
Join us for this complementary CLE ethics webinar on October 21, 2026 from 1:00- 2:00 PM ET.
Title:
Confidentiality, Ethics and Practical Pitfalls of Informal Communications in Legal Practice
Date And Time:
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
10 AM–Noon PT | 11 AM–1 PM MT | Noon–2 PM CT | 1–3 PM ET
Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speakers:

• Daniel H. Butler, Esq., Segal McCambridge.
• Additional Speaker Coming Soon.

CLE Credit:
Registration comes with CLE ethics credit in one state and will be available in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas (pending).
You may be able to self-apply in other states.
By:
Perrin Conferences.

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January 21: Critical Airspace: Challenges in High-Stakes Aviation Disputes

Title:

Critical Airspace: Challenges in High-Stakes Aviation Disputes

Date And Time:
Thursday, January 21, 2027
Noon–1 PM ET | 11 AM–Noon CT | 10–11 AM MT | 9–10 AM PT
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Speaker:
James Pokorny.

Credit:
New York: .
Other Jurisdictions: Check with your credit-granting authority; you may be able to self-apply for credit.

By:
National Conflict Resolution Center.

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October 21: Competence, Confidentiality, and Code: The Attorney's Ethical Duties in the Age of AI

Description: Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a theoretical concern for legal professionals. It is already reshaping the way they research, draft, serve clients, handle court processes, and run their firms.

In this CLE, we’ll explore today’s AI landscape, including public and enterprise tools, common legal use cases, automation bias, and the ways these technologies are creating new opportunities and ethical pressures in modern practice.

We will also examine the mandate for AI competence and why attorneys must understand how these tools can affect the practice of law. Attendees will consider key legal and ethical risk areas, including hallucinations, privacy, data protection, and emerging state, federal, and international developments shaping responsible AI use standards.

Anchored in ABA Formal Opinion 512 and the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, this session translates ethical obligations into sturdy guardrails. Topics will cover law firm AI policies, tool evaluation, human-in-the-loop review, billing and notice practices, insurance and audit concerns, considerations for protecting client data, and more.

Title:
Competence, Confidentiality, and Code: The Attorney's Ethical Duties in the Age of AI

Date and Time:
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Noon ET | 11 AM CT | 10 AM MT | 9 AM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speakers:

• Christy Schmidt, Esq. serves as the Adoption Manager for AI and Estate Planning at LEAP. She operated her New Jersey solo law practice for almost twenty years where she specialized in business formation, funding, and management; estate planning and wealth conservation; real estate; elder law; and tax law. Through LEAP's AI Live programs, she helps attorneys effectively integrate AI into their practices. Her focus is on practical AI implementation, legal ethics, workflow innovation, and technology adoption. She currently holds three professional AI certifications and is actively pursuing two additional advanced certifications in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
• Jessika Dymond, Esq. serves as the Family Law Product Adoption Specialist at LEAP Legal Software. Jessika is a 2016 graduate of American University Washington School of Law, where she was a Student Attorney in the Domestic Violence Clinic and is admitted to practice law in Virginia. She started her legal career practicing Family and Criminal law at a non-profit and in private practice specializing in the representation of Domestic Violence Survivors, then transitioned to the Asset Forfeiture Branch of the United States Secret Service where she served as Legal Team Lead. Through LEAP’s AI Live programs, she helps attorneys confidently put AI to work in their practices. Her focus is on practical AI implementation, legal ethics, workflow innovation, and responsible technology adoption.
• Sy Sommer, Esq. is the Director of Product Enablement at LEAP Legal Software. Sy is a 2010 graduate of Fordham Law School and is an attorney admitted to practice in New York. Before joining LEAP, Sy spent several years practicing family law at a mid-sized New York City law firm, and later joined the legal department at JPMorgan Chase Bank, in the Mortgage Litigation group. In 2018, Sy brought his legal education and experience to LEAP, with excitement to further the company’s mission of helping attorneys become more productive with cloud technology. Sy lives in Kingston, New York, in the Hudson Valley, with his fiancé, Shannon, and their cat, Oscar.

CLE Credit:
The sponsor did not list which states offer credit for this event, but it does say that this program is eligible for 1 hour of Ethics CLE credit in 60-minute states, and 1.2 hours of Ethics CLE credit in 50-minute states. CLE credit availability varies by state and approval period, and this program may not qualify for credit in all states. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact the sponsor.

Sponsored By:
LEAP Legal Software.

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November 19: Finance Law Fundamentals

Description: As the saying goes “money makes the world go round”. Simply put, money makes things happen. It’s essential to the ordinary operation of life, even in some respects, the world. To large businesses, organizations, government entities and individuals, gaining access to money through funding transactions may involve lenders, borrowers, and the lawyers who aid their clients in their efforts to borrow or lend. With coverage of various types and terminology of financings, a review of loan documentation, and a view into the current considerations facing finance practitioners; this course provides a primer into the legal aspects of finance transactions and the typical tasks of attorneys who structure and support them.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize common tasks of a finance practitioner.
• Explore finance terminology and types of loans.
• Understand the steps and timeline of a loan transaction.
• Highlight important issues currently facing finance practitioners.

Title:
Finance Law Fundamentals

Webinar Date+Time:

Thursday, November 19, 2026.
2:45–4 PM ET | 1:45–3 PM CT | 12:45–2 PM MT | 11:45 AM–1 PM PT.
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speaker:
Tracy Duplantier.

Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Virginia. Approval Pending: Nevada and South Carolina. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

By:
LexisNexis

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November 19: Advanced Appellate Advocacy Seminar. By Cleveland State University Law

Description:
Speakers will focus on advanced topics in civil and criminal appeals in this all-day CLE hosted by the 8th District Court of Appeals and CSU Law.

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 is available both in-person and remotely via Zoom and will focus on advanced topics in civil and criminal appeals.

If you are attending remotely, please register here in order to receive your link to join the program via Zoom.

Approved for 4.5 general + 1.5 professional conduct CLE hours and 4.5 hours toward OSBA Appellate Specialization.

Title:
Advanced Appellate Advocacy Seminar

Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, November 19, 2026.
9 AM-3:45 PM ET | 8 AM-2:45 PM CT | 7 AM-1:45 PM MT | 6 AM-12:45 PM PT.
Eastern Time
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speaker:
Eighth District Court of Appeals judges and staff attorneys, along with practitioners and legal scholars.

Sponsored By:
CSU College of Law

Credit:

• Ohio: 6 credit hours, including 1.5 hours of professional conduct credit.
• Other Jurisdictions: You may be able to self‑apply for credit in some other states.

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November 18: Dealing With Difficulties During Negotiation

Description:
Even well-prepared negotiations can become difficult when emotions rise, communication breaks down, parties become entrenched, or progress stalls. Attorneys must be able to recognize unproductive dynamics without becoming reactive, losing focus, or escalating the conflict further. Difficult behavior, rigid positions, mistrust, pressure tactics, and impasse can all interfere with sound judgment and make resolution harder to achieve. 

Negotiation is not limited to settlements and dealmaking—it is a core professional skill attorneys use with clients, opposing counsel, colleagues, courts, and business partners. 

This session will help you diagnose common negotiation difficulties, respond strategically to challenging behavior, reduce escalation, reframe stalled conversations, and create new opportunities for progress.  Learn practical persuasion techniques that improve communication, strengthen relationships, and help parties move toward mutually beneficial resolutions. 

Title:

Dealing With Difficulties During Negotiation

Date+Time:
Wednesday, November 18, 2026

1:00 PM EST.
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Speakers:

• Colleen Byers is an attorney, mediator, negotiation professor, and nationally recognized educator who teaches lawyers how to prepare strategically, communicate persuasively, and negotiate with confidence through practical, evidence-based techniques. She brings decades of combined experience in negotiation, mediation, dispute resolution, and legal practice to the Advanced Negotiation Theory and Practice live CLE webinar series.
• Chris Osborn is a family law attorney, mediator, and collaborative law professional whose extensive experience resolving complex legal disputes provides valuable real-world insight into managing conflict, building consensus, and achieving durable agreements. He brings decades of combined experience in negotiation, mediation, dispute resolution, and legal practice to the Advanced Negotiation Theory and Practice live CLE webinar series.

Sponsored by:
Alta Pro Lawyers Risk Purchasing Group.

CLE Credit:
General Credit: 1.0 CLE Credit.

• Pending approval in: Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan (including Michigan Indigent Defense Commission credit), Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.
• In most cases, because our webinars are approved in the 15 CLE states listed above, attorneys licensed in other U.S. states can also receive credit for attending.
• Some states—known as reciprocal states—accept approval from any of these states as if the program were approved locally (e.g., AZ, CA, CT, FL, NJ, NY, among others). Other states require attorneys to submit an application for credit. While we do not apply in every state, our CLE coordinator will assist attendees with the application process.

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December 16: Raising the Bar: Building Stellar Litigators Through Mentorship and Culture

Description:
Great litigators are built, not born. This program explores how mentorship, intentional skill development, strong leadership, and a collaborative workplace culture help attorneys grow into exceptional advocates while strengthening the entire legal team.

Title:
Raising the Bar: Building Stellar Litigators Through Mentorship and Culture

Date And Time:
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
1–3 PM ET | Noon–2 PM CT | 11 AM–1 PM MT | 10 AM–Noon PT
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Speakers:
Alan Fuchsberg, Esq. (Moderator).

• Prof. Anna Cominsky.
• Corey Flick, Esq..
• Alex Goldenberg, Esq..
• A.J. Smith, Esq..

Credit:
New York: 2 Law Practice Management 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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October 15: Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals

Description: This Continuing Legal Education (CLE) session is designed to enhance attorneys' skills in effectively utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) for legal tasks. The session will provide an understanding of how LLMs function, including a discussion on the key technical mechanisms that influence LLM behavior.
Participants will explore infamous prompting failures to learn from past mistakes and gain insight into the capabilities and limitations of generative AI. Additionally, the course will guide attendees in selecting the appropriate LLM, considering factors such as privacy, security, training data, and the distinction between legal and general-use LLMs. The format of prompting will be discussed through the 5 Ps framework: Prime, Persona, Prompt, Product, and Polish. Finally, potential pitfalls in prompting will be addressed to equip participants with the knowledge to avoid common prompting errors.
This seminar will equip legal professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively utilize LLMs in their practice, enhancing their ability to leverage AI technology in a legal context. The emphasis will be on the following skills:

• Have a foundational understanding of how Large Language Models operate and the key technical mechanisms that influence their behavior.
• Identify common prompting mistakes and learn strategies to avoid them in legal practice.
• Understand the benefits and potential applications of generative AI in legal tasks to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Select appropriate LLMs for legal tasks including assessing factors such as privacy, security, training data, and understand the distinction between legal and general-use LLMs.
• Learn and implement the 5 Ps of Prompting—Prime, Persona, Prompt, Product, and Polish—to craft effective prompts for legal tasks.

Title:
Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals

Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, October 15, 2026.
11:45 AM–1 PM ET | 10:45 AM–12 PM CT | 9:45–11 AM MT | 8:45–10 AM PT

Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speaker:
Celeste Pometto DiNicola.

Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia; Approval Pending: Colorado. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

By:
LexisNexis

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October 15: A Mediator's View: Best Practices "Dos and Don'ts"

Description:

Gain an inside perspective from family law mediator James Shipman who will share tips from his 22 years of experience in conducting over 3,000 family law mediations on how to make the most out of your mediation, including best practices in all phases of mediation from pre-mediation, submission materials, client preparation and pitfalls to avoid. Mr. Shipman will also provide an overview of RCW 7.07 and touch on related topics including Parenting Plans, Child Support, Asset and Debt issues and more. Come with your questions for the mediator.

Title:
A Mediator's View: Best Practices "Dos and Don'ts"

Date+Time:
Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Noon–1 PM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speakers:

• James Shipman – Pacific Mediation, WA.

Sponsored By:
Washington State Bar Association (WSBA).

Credits:
1.00 Law & Legal Procedure.
Other States: Certificate of attendance provided upon request.

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October 15: California AI Horizon: What’s Next for In-House Counsel? By Cozen O'Connor.

Title:
California AI Horizon: What’s Next for In-House Counsel?

Description:
Cozen O’Connor invites you to attend a weekly webinar series exploring key issues impacting the health care and life sciences sector. Join us for an engaging series that will provide practical guidance and timely insights to help health care and life sciences companies stay ahead of emerging risks, regulatory developments, and industry trends.

In the webinar, California AI Horizon: What’s Next for In-House Counsel?, Jeffrey Klamut and Michele Ballard Miller will provide an update on significant AI developments affecting employers, including the latest CCPA developments, emerging automated decision-making technology (ADMT) regulations, and other legislative and regulatory initiatives. They will also discuss practical steps employers can take now to prepare for compliance, evaluate AI tools, and navigate key vendor diligence and contracting issues.

Webinar Date+Time:

Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Noon-1 PM PT | 1-2 PM MT | 2-3 PM CT | 3-4 PM ET.
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

1 credit hour in California, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas; Approval Pending: Minnesota. You may be able to self‑apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

• Jeffrey Klamut is Counsel. He will discuss significant AI developments affecting employers, including CCPA developments, emerging automated decision-making technology regulations, and other legislative and regulatory initiatives.
• Michele Ballard Miller is Chair, West Coast Labor & Employment. She will discuss practical steps employers can take to prepare for compliance, evaluate AI tools, and navigate key vendor diligence and contracting issues.

By:

Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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October 13: The Use of Modern Technology in Business Interruption Claims

Title:
The Use of Modern Technology in Business Interruption Claims

Description:
Join Paul Ferland of Cozen O’Connor and Simon Oddy of Baker Tilly for an insightful discussion on how technology is transforming the measurement and analysis of business interruption losses in damages cases.

The presenters will explore the differences between traditional business interruption loss calculations and technology-driven approaches, examining how advancements in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies are reshaping damages assessments. They will also discuss the opportunities and challenges these tools present for attorneys, experts, and other industry professionals.

Through a series of case studies, the webinar will examine how technology can be used to evaluate and quantify business interruption losses, addressing the impact on damages modeling and case outcomes. In addition, the presenters will address how increased reliance on technology may influence case management, expert involvement, validation of damages theories, and the overall decision-making throughout the claims and litigation process.

Webinar Date+Time:

Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
11:30 AM–12:30 PM ET | 10:30–11:30 AM CT | 9:30–10:30 AM MT | 8:30–9:30 AM PT.
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

1 credit hour in California, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

• Paul Ferland is Co-Chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Property Insurance Group.
• Simon Oddy is Principal, Forensic Litigation and Valuation Services, at Baker Tilly.

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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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October 13: Hot Times at the High Court: Suncor v. Boulder County and the Future of Climate Litigation

Title:
Hot Times at the High Court: Suncor v. Boulder County and the Future of Climate Litigation

In recent years, dozens of state and local governments have filed suit against fossil fuel companies in state courts under state law seeking compensation for present and anticipated harms caused by climate change. One of these cases, Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, is the first case on the U.S. Supreme Court's docket for the October 2026 term. 

In Suncor, the justices are asked to decide whether federal law or the Constitution preempts state law-based tort claims against companies that produce or market fossil fuels seeking damages for the consequences of climate change. The resulting decision could have widespread implications for climate change policy, as well as for the American system of federalism. This event will review the issues and arguments before the Supreme Court in Suncor, analyze the oral argument, and consider the case's broader implications.

Webinar Date+Time:
Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Noon-1 PM ET | 11 AM-Noon CT | 10-11 AM MT | 9-10 AM PT.
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!
Speakers:

• Jonathan Adler is Cabell Research Professor and Tazewell Taylor Professor of Law at William & Mary Law School. He previously served as the inaugural Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law and founding Director of the Coleman P. Burke Center for Environmental Law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. He is the author or editor of seven books, has testified before Congress numerous times, and his scholarship in environmental and administrative law has been cited by the U.S. Supreme Court.
• Paul Salamanca is Wendell H. Ford Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky. He clerked for Judge David H. Souter on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and later for Justice Souter on the U.S. Supreme Court. He previously served in senior leadership roles within the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and writes extensively on separation of powers, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and privacy.

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Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Credit:

• Ohio: 1 credit hour in Ohio. You may be able to self‑apply for credit in some other states.

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November 12: Navigating Ethical Waters in Modern Legal Practice: The Use of Open Web and Generative AI for Legal Research

Description: 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:
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
11:45 AM–1 PM ET | 10:45 AM–12 PM CT | 9:45–11 AM MT | 8:45–10 AM PT

Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speaker:
Angela Chmielewski.

Credit:
1 credit hour (ethics) in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Virginia. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

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LexisNexis

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November 12: AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI

Description: Generative AI is reshaping legal drafting—accelerating first drafts of contracts, pleadings, legal arguments, deposition questions, memos, client letters, emails, and clauses. This CLE shows practitioners how to use Gen AI to move from a blank page to a high-quality first draft faster.

Practical ethics segment covering competence with technology, confidentiality, and supervision—plus a checklist for avoiding hallucinations and misattributions and for complying with evolving court expectations.

Finally, we’ll walk through exemplar prompts and iterations, including responsive drafting from uploaded documents, and we’ll demonstrate how to verify authorities and reduce risk with citation validation.

Practical ethics segment covering competence with technology, confidentiality, and supervision—plus a checklist for avoiding hallucinations and misattributions and for complying with evolving court expectations.

Participants leave with a deeper understanding of prompts, an iteration playbook, and a defensible workflow to deploy AI drafting safely in everyday practice.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Draft and iteratively refine legal documents using structured prompts.
• Use upload-based responsive drafting and citation validation from drafts and opposing filings.
• Apply an ethics-first checklist mapping Model Rules 1.1, 1.6, 5.3, and 3.3 to AI-assisted drafting.
• Recognize hallucinations/misattributions and implement verification workflows.
• Track court standing orders and evolving AI-use rules.

Title:
AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI

Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
11:45 AM–1 PM ET | 10:45 AM–Noon CT | 9:45 AM–11 AM MT | 8:45 AM–10 AM PT.
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speaker:
Jen Stringfield.

Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Virginia. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

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LexisNexis

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September 15: The Gruntled Lawyer's Survival Guide: Stay Sane, Stay Licensed

Nobody puts this in the Rules of Professional Conduct:
You can't be diligent, competent, or clear-headed with clients when you're running on fumes.

Burnout doesn't just wreck your weekends. It shows up in missed deadlines, short tempers, sloppy communication, and the kind of poor judgment that gets you a bar complaint.

Alan Klevan and Wendy Meadows have both lived it. Disgruntled lawyer to gruntled lawyer, and back again more times than either of them would like to admit. In this session, they're skipping the theory and getting into the real stuff: what burnout actually looked like for them, what pulled them out of it, and what they do now to stay out of it.

Then it's brass tacks. 20 real, usable tips, connected straight back to the ethics rules that actually govern how lawyers practice. No fluff. No "just meditate more." Just the practical moves that keep you sane, sharp, and licensed.

• Identify the specific competence, diligence, and communication rules most commonly compromised by burnout and depletion.
• Recognize the early warning signs of professional burnout in themselves and their colleagues before it becomes a disciplinary issue.
• Apply at least three of the 20 presented strategies immediately in their own practice.
• Build a personal, sustainable wellness practice that directly supports their ethical obligations, not one that competes with them.

Title:
The Gruntled Lawyer's Survival Guide: Stay Sane, Stay Licensed

Date+Time:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
11:55 AM–1 PM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!   

Speakers:

• Alan J. Klevan – Law Offices of Alan J. Klevan, P.C., Framingham, MA.
• Wendy S. Meadows – Law Office of Wendy S. Meadows, LLC, Towson, MD.

By:
Washington State Bar Association (WSBA); Sponsored by ALPS ALPS.

Credits:
1.00 Ethics
Other States: Certificate of attendance provided upon request.

Cost:
Free

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September 15: Analytics & Ethics for Civil Litigation

Description: 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, and 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.

September 15: Real or Fake? AI Use & Misuse: What Can Courts Trust?

Join members of the bench, practicing attorneys, and forensic evidence expert Nicholas G. Himonidis, Esq., for a discussion on AI use in practice. Our panel will discuss the ever-changing legal landscape, including attorney responsibilities, important ethical considerations, avoiding sanctions and identifying deep fakes before they are admitted into evidence.
Title:

Real or Fake? AI Use & Misuse: What Can Courts Trust?

Date And Time:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
1–2 PM ET | Noon–1 PM CT | 11 AM–Noon MT | 10–11 AM PT
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!

Speakers:

• Nicholas G. Himonidis, Esq..
• Introduction By: Hon. Sylvia Hinds-Radix.
• Moderated By: Hon. Karen Gopee.

Credit:
1 credit hour in New York (Ethics & Professionalism Credit).
You may be able to self-apply in other states.

By:
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers; Co-Sponsored by Caribbean American Lawyers Association and South Asian and Indo-Caribbean Bar Association of Queens.

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September 15: How Many Losses? Navigating Occurrence and Deductible Issues in Property Claims

Title:
How Many Losses? Navigating Occurrence and Deductible Issues in Property Claims

Description:
Join Josh Tumen and Lauren Berenbaum for an in‑depth discussion on one of the most consequential issues in first‑party property claims: determining the number of occurrences and applicable deductibles.

Using real‑world scenarios, they will examine how occurrence determinations can significantly affect deductible application, coverage outcomes, and claim valuation.

The webinar will also explore key policy provisions, causation principles, relevant case law, and practical considerations for evaluating and resolving occurrence and deductible disputes.

• Determine how the number of occurrences impacts deductibles and claim valuation.
• Analyze real‑world scenarios involving occurrence and deductible disputes.
• Review key policy provisions, causation principles, and relevant case law.
• Apply practical strategies for evaluating and resolving property claim disputes.

Webinar Date+Time:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
11:30 AM ET | 10:30 AM CT | 9:30 AM MT | 8:30 AM PT
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Credit:
1 credit hour in California, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas; Approval Pending: Minnesota.

Speakers:

• Lauren Berenbaum, CIPP/US.
• Josh Tumen.

By:
Cozen O’Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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December 10: Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals

Description: This Continuing Legal Education (CLE) session  is designed to enhance attorneys' skills in effectively utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) for legal tasks. The session will provide an understanding of how LLMs function, including a discussion on the key technical mechanisms that influence LLM behavior. Participants will explore infamous prompting failures to learn from past mistakes and gain insight into the capabilities and limitations of generative AI. Additionally, the course will guide attendees in selecting the appropriate LLM, considering factors such as privacy, security, training data, and the distinction between legal and general-use LLMs. The format of prompting will be discussed through the 5 Ps framework: Prime, Persona, Prompt, Product, and Polish. Finally, potential pitfalls in prompting will be addressed to equip participants with the knowledge to avoid common prompting errors. 

This seminar will equip legal professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively utilize LLMs in their practice, enhancing their ability to leverage AI technology in a legal context. The emphasis will be on the following skills:

• Have a foundational understanding of how Large Language Models operate and the key technical mechanisms that influence their behavior.
• Identify common prompting mistakes and learn strategies to avoid them in legal practice.
• Understand the benefits and potential applications of generative AI in legal tasks to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Select appropriate LLMs for legal tasks including assessing factors such as privacy, security, training data, and understand the distinction between legal and general-use LLMs.
• Learn and implement the 5 Ps of Prompting—Prime, Persona, Prompt, Product, and Polish—to craft effective prompts for legal tasks.

Title:
Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals

Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, December 10, 2026.
11:45 AM–1 PM ET | 10:45 AM–Noon CT | 9:45–11 AM MT | 8:45–10 AM PT

Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speaker:
Celeste Pometto DiNicola.

Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Virginia. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

By:
LexisNexis

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December 10: Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers: Ethical Concerns and Best Practices

Description: Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and other emerging technologies, while holding the promise of helping lawyers serve their clients efficiently and effectively, can also raise many complex ethical issues. Although an attorney’s ethical obligations remain unchanged regardless of technology relied upon in practice, in certain respects, the current rules of professional conduct may not have entirely “caught up” with emerging AI technology.

This seminar will explore the evolution of tools leveraging AI in legal practice and will cover the ethical issues arising out of the use of AI in the practice of law. It will focus on improving the ability of attorneys to understand Artificial Intelligence and the application of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct (the “Model Rules”) in leveraging Artificial Intelligence, with specific emphasis on the following:

• Current trends in the legal industry and tools leveraging Artificial Intelligence.
• An overview of Artificial Intelligence.
• Review and discussion on the Model Rules and their applicability to an attorney relying on or leveraging Artificial Intelligence in practice.

Title:
Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers: Ethical Concerns and Best Practices

Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, December 10, 2026.
2:45–4 PM ET | 1:45–3 PM CT | 12:45–2 PM MT | 11:45 AM–1 PM PT

Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speakers:

• Angela Chmielewski.
• Jen Stringfield.

Credit:
1 credit hour (ethics) in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont; Approval Pending: South Carolina and Virginia. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

By:
LexisNexis

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September 29: Proving Unique Damages

Title:
Proving Unique Damages

Description:
Are valuable damages being left on the table in your subrogation claims?
Join Suzanne Radcliff and Jason Schulze as they examine how property insurers and their counsel can identify, prove, and recover unique categories of damages that are often overlooked in subrogation claims.
Drawing on a series of real-world inspired case studies, the presenters will discuss how specialized evidence and expert testimony can establish damages such as business interruption, loss of use, diminution in value, special-purpose property losses, and other economic impacts that extend beyond the carrier's policy payment. The presentation will also provide practical strategies for recognizing these claims early, developing the necessary proof, and maximizing recovery opportunities.

Webinar Date+Time:

Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
11 AM–Noon ET | 10 AM–11 AM CT | 9 AM–10 AM MT | 8 AM–9 AM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Credit:

1 credit hour in California, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Approval Pending: None. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

• Suzanne C. Radcliff is Vice Chair, Subrogation & Recovery, South-Central Region. She will discuss how property insurers and their counsel can identify, prove, and recover unique categories of damages that are often overlooked in subrogation claims.
• Jason S. Schulze is Member of Cozen O’Connor. He will discuss how specialized evidence and expert testimony can establish business interruption, loss of use, diminution in value, special-purpose property losses, and other economic impacts beyond the carrier's policy payment.

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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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October 29: HIPAA - Understanding Enforcement, Penalties & Research Strategies. By LexisNexis.

Description: 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.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Identify and understand the current state of HIPAA, including the HIPAA Administrative Simplification Rules; HIPAA violation investigations; penalties; and detect compliance best practices.
• Pinpoint HIPAA trends, regulations, and understand recent enforcement actions taken by the OCR.
• Discover the tools to stay up to date on HIPAA and the evolving HIPAA landscape.

Title:
HIPAA - Understanding Enforcement, Penalties & Research Strategies

Webinar Date+Time:

Thursday, October 29, 2026.
2:45–4 PM ET | 1:45–3 PM CT | 12:45–2 PM MT | 11:45 AM–1 PM PT.
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speaker:
Robin McManigal.

Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia; Approval Pending: Washington. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

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LexisNexis

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October 29: Research & Drafting Techniques For Corporate Law

Description: The digital age has augmented the practice of corporate and securities law through the accelerating development of brand new ways of identifying answers and locating critical intelligence. In doing so, it has also simultaneously created an environment that can overwhelm through the sheer quantity of available tools. This seminar will de-mystify the corporate law research experience by focusing on a series of practical examples and demonstrating best practices for approaching them, including (these are representative examples and may be modified based on the needs of the audience):

• Practical guidance & model forms. Example: Identifying appropriate forms and analytical guidance for drafting a VotingAgreement in a public M&A deal.
• Locating market precedent and surveying deal terms. Example: Reviewing sandbagging clauses in recent asset purchase agreements.
• Financial Regulatory Administrative Content. Example: Identifying SEC guidance on the use of Non-GAAP financial metrics in financial disclosures.
• Current Awareness. Example: Monitoring the impact of Akorn v. Fresenius on MAE clauses in Delaware.
• Caselaw: Analytical tools for citation research. Example: Researching the continuing impact of the Delaware Court of Chancery’s decision in In re Trulia Shareholder Litigation on federal securities litigation.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Locating model forms and practical guidance for approaching unfamiliar drafting tasks.
• Surveying market standards in M&A deals through filed precedent.
• Reviewing agency guidance on key regulatory topics.
• Staying current on developments in corporate law—both in the law and the market.
• Analytical tools for citation research in M&A litigation.

Title:
Research & Drafting Techniques For Corporate Law

Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, October 29, 2026.
11:45 AM–1 PM ET | 10:45 AM–Noon CT | 9:45–11 AM MT | 8:45–10 AM PT

Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speaker:
Tracy Duplantier.

Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont and Virginia; Approval Pending: Nevada, Rhode Island and Tennessee. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

By:
LexisNexis

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January 28: 8th Annual Emergency Medical Services and Policy Symposium

Join us in person or virtually for this continuing legal education (CLE) event.

The Eighth Annual EMS Law and Policy Symposium at Widener Law Commonwealth is focused on clinical, operational and technological innovation in EMS systems, and the law that supports and regulates this innovation. This year’s symposium will examine diverse topics including AI in EMS, the ethics and governance of AI integration into EMS workflows and clinical decision-making, the integration of innovation into legal standards of care in EMS, national EMS workforce innovations, EMS innovations in the Federal RHTP initiative, and innovation in the management of patients in custody.

A Zoom link will be provided to virtual registrants via an email from Eventbrite.

Title:
8th Annual Emergency Medical Services and Policy Symposium

Date & Time:
Thursday, January 28, 2027
5 AM–Noon PT | 6 AM–1 PM MT | 7 AM–2 PM CT | 8 AM–3 PM ET

In-Person Location:
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
3737 Vartan Way
Wolfberg Courtroom
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Also Available Via Distance Learning

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Speakers:

• andré douglas pond cummings, Dean, Widener Law Commonwealth.
• Christian Johnson, Professor of Law, Widener Law Commonwealth.
• Douglas M. Wolfberg, Esq. ’96, Founding Partner, Page, Wolfberg & Wirth, LLC and Adjunct Professor, Widener Law Commonwealth.
• Shannon Gollnick, DBA, EMS & Mobile Healthcare Consultant, PWW Advisory Group.
• Matt Zavadsky, MHA, EMS & Mobile Healthcare Consultant, PWW Advisory Group.
• Donnie Woodyard, MAML, NRP, Executive Director, Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice.
• Ryan Stark, Esq. ’07, Managing Partner, Page, Wolfberg & Wirth.
• Eric Jaeger, JD, NRP, Principal, True North Group.

Credits:

4.5 substantive and one (1) ethics Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits available in Pennsylvania (subject to approval).
Other Jurisdictions: Check with your credit-granting authority; you may be able to self-apply for credit.

Sponsored By:

Widener University Commonwealth Law School.

By:

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.

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October 6: The Court We Need: What's Really Wrong with the Supreme Court—and How and Why We Should Fix It

Widener University Commonwealth Law School’s Law and Government Institute invites you to the Annual John Gedid Lecture featuring Stephen I. Vladeck, the Agnes Williams Sesquicentennial Professor of Federal Courts at the Georgetown University Law Center. Professor Vladeck is a nationally recognized expert on the Supreme Court, the federal courts, national security law, and military justice. He is the author of the New York Times-bestselling book The Shadow Docket: How the Supreme Court Uses Stealth Rulings to Amass Power and Undermine the Republic.
Title:

The Court We Need: What's Really Wrong with the Supreme Court—and How and Why We Should Fix It
Annual John Gedid Lecture

Date & Time:
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
1 PM PT | 2 PM MT | 3 PM CT | 4 PM ET

Available Via Distance Learning (zoom)

In-Person Location:
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
3737 Vartan Way
Harrisburg, PA 17110

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Sponsored By:
Widener University Commonwealth Law School.

Speaker:

Stephen I. Vladeck, the Agnes Williams Sesquicentennial Professor of Federal Courts at the Georgetown University Law Center. Professor Vladeck is a nationally recognized expert on the Supreme Court, the federal courts, national security law, and military justice. He is the author of the New York Times-bestselling book The Shadow Docket: How the Supreme Court Uses Stealth Rulings to Amass Power and Undermine the Republic.

Credits:

Pennsylvania: 1 substantive CLE credit is available for attendees (subject to approval).
Other Jurisdictions: Check with your credit-granting authority; you may be able to self-apply for credit.

By:

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.

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November 5: Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals

Description: This Continuing Legal Education (CLE) session is designed to enhance attorneys' skills in effectively utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) for legal tasks. The session will provide an understanding of how LLMs function, including a discussion on the key technical mechanisms that influence LLM behavior. 

Participants will explore infamous prompting failures to learn from past mistakes and gain insight into the capabilities and limitations of generative AI. Additionally, the course will guide attendees in selecting the appropriate LLM, considering factors such as privacy, security, training data, and the distinction between legal and general-use LLMs. The format of prompting will be discussed through the 5 Ps framework: Prime, Persona, Prompt, Product, and Polish. Finally, potential pitfalls in prompting will be addressed to equip participants with the knowledge to avoid common prompting errors. 

This seminar will equip legal professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively utilize LLMs in their practice, enhancing their ability to leverage AI technology in a legal context. The emphasis will be on the following skills:

• Have a foundational understanding of how Large Language Models operate and the key technical mechanisms that influence their behavior.
• Identify common prompting mistakes and learn strategies to avoid them in legal practice.
• Understand the benefits and potential applications of generative AI in legal tasks to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Select appropriate LLMs for legal tasks including assessing factors such as privacy, security, training data, and understand the distinction between legal and general-use LLMs.
• Learn and implement the 5 Ps of Prompting—Prime, Persona, Prompt, Product, and Polish—to craft effective prompts for legal tasks.

Title:
Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals

Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, November 5, 2026.
11:45 AM–1 PM ET | 10:45 AM–Noon CT | 9:45–11 AM MT | 8:45–10 AM PT

Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speaker:
Celeste Pometto DiNicola.

Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Virginia. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

By:
LexisNexis

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November 5: From Intake to Insight: Early Case Assessment, Ethics, and Strategic

Description: This program provides insurance practitioners with a practical framework for conducting effective early case assessment while addressing ethical duties unique to insurance litigation. Participants will examine how early factual investigation, coverage analysis, venue selection, and cost-versus-settlement decisions can influence litigation outcomes and manage risk. The course places particular emphasis on professional responsibility issues arising from the tripartite relationship among the insurer, insured, and defense counsel. Attendees will explore ethical obligations related to competence, diligence, candor, communication, good-faith settlement, and responsible motion practice, and how these duties apply in real-world insurance matters. Through case studies, the program highlights how early strategic and ethical missteps can result in significant exposure. The program also discusses emerging developments, including social inflation, evolving coverage disputes, and the increasing role of technology and AI. Participants will learn how legal research, analytics, and technology tools can be used to support informed, ethical decision-making during the early stages of an insurance case.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Identify and prioritize critical early case assessment tasks in insurance litigation in a manner consistent with ethical duties of competence and diligence.
• Analyze coverage issues at case intake, including the duty to defend and duty to indemnify, while recognizing ethical risks related to delay, waiver, and conflicts of interest.
• Apply professional responsibility rules governing competence, diligence, candor, communication, truthfulness, and good-faith settlement in insured matters and claims handling.
• Evaluate litigation costs, settlement opportunities, and excess exposure ethically, with proper consideration of the insured’s interests and the insurer’s duty of good faith.
• Integrate emerging legal developments, technology, and AI tools responsibly, ensuring their ethical use in early case assessment and decision-making.

Title:
From Intake to Insight: Early Case Assessment, Ethics, and Strategic

Webinar Date+Time:

Thursday, November 5, 2026.
2:45–4 PM ET | 1:45–3 PM CT | 12:45–2 PM MT | 11:45 AM–1 PM PT.
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speakers:

• Robin McManigal.
• Angela Chmielewski.

Credit:
1 credit hour (ethics) in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Virginia. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

By:
LexisNexis

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