December 21: Psychology of Settlement: Behaviors that Encourage Opportunities for Resolution

Join LawPay's Director of Education, Claude Ducloux, for an in-depth discussion of the psychology of settlement negotiations, including:

• Creating an environment that affords opportunities for settlement throughout litigation
• Communicating actively and courteously with all counsel and the court staff
• Diagnosing and fixing misunderstandings
• Maintaining civility when other parties and clients prefer more aggressive tactics
• Creating respectful and productive communication.

Title:
Psychology of Settlement: Behaviors that Encourage Opportunities for Resolution
Date+Time:
December 21, 2022
3:00 PM CT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - register now!
By:
LawPay
Speaker:
Claude Ducloux, LawPay's director of education, ethics and compliance, has nearly four decades of experience practicing law. Claude has earned many professional honors for his dedication to educating attorneys, including the Gene Cavin Award for Lifetime Achievement in Teaching Continuing Education.
Credit:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma,Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming. Elsewhere, you may be able to self-apply for credit.

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June 16: Litigating in a Divided Nation

Today’s political climate is shaping everyday decisions, and as attorneys, we have a responsibility to the awareness and consideration of the differing views in today’s political landscape. This one-hour course will cover key issues to consider when working in the legal space, and litigating in a divided nation. From accepting the effects of cultural changes on communities to recognizing the nature and sources of “world-view” influencing judgement, we’ll discuss:

• Creating understanding with your clients and framing issues
• Ways to help heal our communities Understanding the danger of false consensus
• Understanding the legal environment of your own practice.

Title:
Litigating in a Divided Nation
Date+Time:
June 16, 2021 | 3pm CDT Register
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - register now!
By:
LawPay
Speaker:
Claude Ducloux, LawPay's director of education, ethics and compliance, has nearly four decades of experience practicing law. Claude has earned many professional honors for his dedication to educating attorneys, including the Gene Cavin Award for Lifetime Achievement in Teaching Continuing Education.
Credit:
According to the sponsor, 1 Credit in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas; you may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states

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May 19: Videoconferencing Tutorial for Remote Depositions

This Complimentary CLE Accredited Live Webinar provides an easy step by step guide on how to start videoconferencing for remote depositions.
Title:
Videoconferencing Tutorial for Remote Depositions  

Date+Time:

Wednesday, May 19, 2021
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM PDT
Register Now!

CLE Credit:
Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and West Virginia.

You may be able to self-apply for credit in other states.

By:

Litigation Services.com: From software to integrated services, Litigation Services is dedicated to more efficiently managing resources for the entire discovery phase of legal cases.

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July 28: Baltimore - Identifying Immigration Relief While Interviewing an Unaccompanied Child #probono

Over the past year, thousands of unaccompanied children have fled Central America seeking safety and refuge. Over 4,200 unaccompanied children have been in placed in Maryland, giving our state the highest numbers of unaccompanied children per capita. Attorneys practicing in Maryland need to be prepared to interview and to work with this increasing population of vulnerable children.
This short-term pro bono training opportunity is great for attorneys licensed in any state who want the chance to connect with the unaccompanied children immigrant community. Spanish-speaking students and professionals who can provide interpreting services are also welcome to attend.

Title:

Identifying Immigration Relief While Interviewing an Unaccompanied Child
When/Where:
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
The Learning Commons
1415 Maryland Ave, Room 201
Baltimore, MD 21201
Cost:
Attendees must agree to complete a pro bono commitment within one year of taking the training, or else reimburse Pro Bono Resource Center in the amount of $200. Access to malpractice insurance and mentors is provided.
By:
Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland

More Information And Registration

June 29/Columbia, MD - Civil Pre-Trial #Practice

The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) and Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland (PBRC) are offering free and discounted slots for a selection of MSBA Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Courses.  Free/discounted slots are available for the following CLE Training Courses: 

Wednesday June 29, 2011 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Civil Pre-Trial Practice 
3 Pro Bono Slots Available for this Course 
Ecker Business Training Center
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive
Columbia, MD 21046 
More: 
http://www.probonomd.org/cletraining.htm 

"Volunteer attorneys are eligible for one of three (3) free slots in exchange for accepting a pro bono case referral from a recognized pro bono legal services program.  Staff legal services attorneys (e.g., public defenders, prosecutors, Legal Aid Bureau, Public Justice Center, House of Ruth, etc.) may also register for one of three (3) discounted slots offered at 50% off the regular course cost.  Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

To receive a free or discounted slot, volunteers and staff lawyers should register through the Pro Bono Resource Center by calling 410-837-9379; 800-396-1274; emailing Kiah Elmore atkelmore@probonomd.org; or downloading the below registration forms.

Volunteer attorneys who want a free slot should complete the MSBA Order Form and the Pro Bono Attorney Training Registration Form.  Please submit the MSBA Order Form to the MSBA in accordance with the instructions on the form.  You should mark in the “Fee” column “volunteer rate.”  Please also submit a copy of the MSBA Order Form to PBRC.  You will not be considered registered until you submit the Pro Bono Attorney Training Registration Form and a copy of the MSBA Order Form to PBRC.

Staff legal services attorneys who want a discounted slot should complete the MSBA Order Form. Please submit the MSBA Order Form to the MSBA in accordance with the instructions on the form.  You should mark in the “Fee” column “discounted rate.”  Please also submit a copy of the MSBA Order Form to PBRC.  You will not be considered registered until you submit a copy of the MSBA Order Form to PBRC.

Forms should be returned to Pro Bono Resource Center by email, fax or regular mail.

Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland
520 W. Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
fax: 410-385-2616
kelmore@probonomd.org

MORE:

http://www.probonomd.org/cletraining.html 

May 19/Columbia, MD - Hot Tips in Worker’s Compensation (#WorkersCompensation)

The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) and Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland (PBRC) are offering free and discounted slots for a selection of MSBA Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Courses.  Free/discounted slots are available for the following CLE Training Courses: 

Thursday May 19, 2011 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Hot Tips in Worker’s Compensation 

Ecker Business Training Center 

6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046 

Wednesday June 29, 2011 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Civil Pre-Trial Practice 3 Pro Bono Slots Available for this Course 

Ecker Business Training Center 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046 

More: 

http://www.probonomd.org/cletraining.htm 

"Volunteer attorneys are eligible for one of three (3) free slots in exchange for accepting a pro bono case referral from a recognized pro bono legal services program.  Staff legal services attorneys (e.g., public defenders, prosecutors, Legal Aid Bureau, Public Justice Center, House of Ruth, etc.) may also register for one of three (3) discounted slots offered at 50% off the regular course cost.  Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

To receive a free or discounted slot, volunteers and staff lawyers should register through the Pro Bono Resource Center by calling 410-837-9379; 800-396-1274; emailing Kiah Elmore atkelmore@probonomd.org; or downloading the below registration forms.

Volunteer attorneys who want a free slot should complete the MSBA Order Form and the Pro Bono Attorney Training Registration Form.  Please submit the MSBA Order Form to the MSBA in accordance with the instructions on the form.  You should mark in the “Fee” column “volunteer rate.”  Please also submit a copy of the MSBA Order Form to PBRC.  You will not be considered registered until you submit the Pro Bono Attorney Training Registration Form and a copy of the MSBA Order Form to PBRC.

Staff legal services attorneys who want a discounted slot should complete the MSBA Order Form. Please submit the MSBA Order Form to the MSBA in accordance with the instructions on the form.  You should mark in the “Fee” column “discounted rate.”  Please also submit a copy of the MSBA Order Form to PBRC.  You will not be considered registered until you submit a copy of the MSBA Order Form to PBRC.

Forms should be returned to Pro Bono Resource Center by email, fax or regular mail.

Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland

520 W. Fayette Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

fax: 410-385-2616

kelmore@probonomd.org

MORE:

http://www.probonomd.org/cletraining.html 

May 13/Columbia, MD: #Maryland Pro Bono Training

The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) and Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland (PBRC) are offering free and discounted slots for a selection of MSBA Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Courses 

Free/discounted slots are available for the following CLE Training Courses: 
May 13, 2011 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
2011 Advanced Estate Planning Institute 
Doubletree Columbia 5485 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, MD 21045


Thursday May 19, 2011 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
Hot Tips in Worker’s Compensation 
Ecker Business Training Center 
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046 


Wednesday June 29, 2011 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
Civil Pre-Trial Practice 3 Pro Bono Slots Available for this Course 
Ecker Business Training Center 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046 
More: http://www.probonomd.org/cletraining.htm 

"Volunteer attorneys are eligible for one of three (3) free slots in exchange for accepting a pro bono case referral from a recognized pro bono legal services program.  Staff legal services attorneys (e.g., public defenders, prosecutors, Legal Aid Bureau, Public Justice Center, House of Ruth, etc.) may also register for one of three (3) discounted slots offered at 50% off the regular course cost.  Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

To receive a free or discounted slot, volunteers and staff lawyers should register through the Pro Bono Resource Center by calling 410-837-9379; 800-396-1274; emailing Kiah Elmore atkelmore@probonomd.org; or downloading the below registration forms.

Volunteer attorneys who want a free slot should complete the MSBA Order Form and the Pro Bono Attorney Training Registration Form.  Please submit the MSBA Order Form to the MSBA in accordance with the instructions on the form.  You should mark in the “Fee” column “volunteer rate.”  Please also submit a copy of the MSBA Order Form to PBRC.  You will not be considered registered until you submit the Pro Bono Attorney Training Registration Form and a copy of the MSBA Order Form to PBRC.

Staff legal services attorneys who want a discounted slot should complete the MSBA Order Form. Please submit the MSBA Order Form to the MSBA in accordance with the instructions on the form.  You should mark in the “Fee” column “discounted rate.”  Please also submit a copy of the MSBA Order Form to PBRC.  You will not be considered registered until you submit a copy of the MSBA Order Form to PBRC.

Forms should be returned to Pro Bono Resource Center by email, fax or regular mail.
Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland
520 W. Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
fax: 410-385-2616
kelmore@probonomd.org

MORE:
http://www.probonomd.org/cletraining.html 

Maryland Pro Bono Training Program (Multiple Dates)

The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) and Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland (PBRC) are offering free and discounted slots for a selection of MSBA Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Courses. 

According to http://www.probonomd.org/cletraining.html:

"Volunteer attorneys are eligible for one of three (3) free slots in exchange for accepting a pro bono case referral from a recognized pro bono legal services program.  Staff legal services attorneys (e.g., public defenders, prosecutors, Legal Aid Bureau, Public Justice Center, House of Ruth, etc.) may also register for one of three (3) discounted slots offered at 50% off the regular course cost.  Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

To receive a free or discounted slot, volunteers and staff lawyers should register through the Pro Bono Resource Center by calling 410-837-9379; 800-396-1274; emailing Kiah Elmore atkelmore@probonomd.org; or downloading the below registration forms.

Volunteer attorneys who want a free slot should complete the MSBA Order Form and the Pro Bono Attorney Training Registration Form.  Please submit the MSBA Order Form to the MSBA in accordance with the instructions on the form.  You should mark in the “Fee” column “volunteer rate.”  Please also submit a copy of the MSBA Order Form to PBRC.  You will not be considered registered until you submit the Pro Bono Attorney Training Registration Form and a copy of the MSBA Order Form to PBRC.

Staff legal services attorneys who want a discounted slot should complete the MSBA Order Form. Please submit the MSBA Order Form to the MSBA in accordance with the instructions on the form.  You should mark in the “Fee” column “discounted rate.”  Please also submit a copy of the MSBA Order Form to PBRC.  You will not be considered registered until you submit a copy of the MSBA Order Form to PBRC.

Forms should be returned to Pro Bono Resource Center by email, fax or regular mail.
Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland
520 W. Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
fax: 410-385-2616
kelmore@probonomd.org

Free/discounted slots are available for the following CLE Training Courses:

Date/Time	District	Course Title	Location
Friday April 15, 2011 8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.	Howard County	Representing Children in Juvenile Court	Ecker Business Training Center 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
Friday April 29, 2011 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.	Howard County	Land Use Institute	Columbia Sheraton 10207 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, MD 21044
Friday May 6, 2011 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.	Howard County	Nuts & Bolts of Medicaid	Ecker Business Training Center 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
Friday May 13, 2011 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.	Howard County	2011 Advanced Estate Planning Institute	Doubletree Columbia 5485 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, MD 21045
Thursday May 19, 2011 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.	Howard County	Hot Tips in Worker’s Compensation	Ecker Business Training Center 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
Wednesday June 29, 2011 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.	Howard County	Civil Pre-Trial Practice 3 Pro Bono Slots, 0 Reduced-Fee Slots Available for this Course	Ecker Business Training Center 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046

More:

http://www.probonomd.org/cletraining.html 

Apr 8/Baltimore, MD - Veterans' Legal Assistance Conference

Designed for law students, lawyers, policy makers, and other service professionals, this conference will provide a forum for discussing critical issues facing our veterans. The conference also includes a training for lawyers interested in representing veterans in their claims for service-connected disability benefits.

The announcement does not contain CLE accreditting information, but you should be able to work something out with your licensing jurisdiction.

Sponsor:
Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland, University of Maryland School of Law, Homeless Persons Representation Project

April 8, 2010 0  8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Location:
University of Maryland School of Law
500 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD
Contact:
Kiah Elmore
Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland
kelmore@probonomd.org
410-837-9379
Website: http://www.probonomd.org/

This conference is free, but registration is required.

MORE:

http://www.probonomd.org/vlac.html

http://www.probono.net/calendar/event.358420-Third_Annual_Veterans_Legal_Assistance_Conference_An_Opportunity_to_Serve_T

May 21/Baltimore MD - An Introduction to LexisNexis File & Serve

Admission, including lunch, is FREE to BABC members, and is $35.00 for non-members. RSVP to info@baltimorebar.org. An Introduction to LexisNexis® File & Serve for e-serve and e-file projects CLE will be held on Friday, May 21, 2010; this seminar is sponsored by the Baltimore Bar Association (http://www.baltimorebar.org/ ) Technology Committee.   The event will take place from 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm, in the Bar Library's Brown Room, 504 Clarence Mitchell Building, at the Courthouse. 

The seminar will be taught by Attorney Angela Melton, Client Solutions and Training Specialist for File & Serve. 

For Full program details, click on the following link:  http://www.baltimorebar.org/files/pdfs/File&Serve5-21-2010.pdf.

Thanks for the head's up:

http://fileandserve.typepad.com/lexisnexis_file_serve/2010/04/lexisnexis-file-serve-training-cle-in-baltimore-md.html