March 5: Integrating AI Into Your Daily Law Practice - Practical Uses and Ethical Considerations

Description:
Artificial intelligence is no longer a theoretical tool for the future; it’s rapidly becoming a practical, everyday asset for modern lawyers. Yet many attorneys remain unsure how to integrate AI into their workflow without compromising ethical obligations or client trust. Or, they simply do not know where to begin.

This free CLE, led by attorney Jordan Turk, demystifies AI and gives you concrete, real-world strategies for using it responsibly. From drafting to research to client communications, you’ll learn where AI can genuinely save time, and where human judgment remains indispensable. You’ll also get a clear, accessible breakdown of the ethical rules, risks, and guardrails every lawyer must understand before hitting “generate.”

Whether you’re brand-new to AI or already experimenting with tools like ChatGPT, this program will help you practice more efficiently, serve clients more effectively, and stay ahead of the curve.

Key takeaways include:

• How to spot and avoid ethical pitfalls
• Practical AI workflows you can start using immediately
• How to build an AI‑ready law practice

This 60‑minute webinar is eligible for CLE credit in multiple jurisdictions and is designed for both attorneys new to AI and those already experimenting with tools like ChatGPT.

Title:
Integrating AI Into Your Daily Law Practice: Practical Uses and Ethical Considerations

Date/Time:
Thursday, March 5, 2026
11:00am PT | 12:00pm MT | 1:00pm CT | 2:00pm ET
Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education webinar!

Speaker:
Jordan Turk, Attorney

Credit:
1 credit hour in 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; Approval Pending: 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. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.

By:
Smokeball

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January 22: Don’t Click That! Cybersecurity for Legal Professionals

Law firms have increasingly become a prime target for cyberattacks. And, between fielding hundreds of emails and countless unhinged client phone calls, it is not surprising that overworked lawyers and staff are the weakest links. From phishing emails and ransomware to hacked Wi-Fi, the risks to legal professionals grow every day. Yet many lawyers feel like this is someone else’s problem, or that it will never happen to them (although the data proves otherwise).

In this eye-opening CLE, attorney Jordan Turk will demystify cybersecurity for the modern law practice. You’ll learn how to recognize common threats, implement practical safeguards, and meet your ethical duty of competence, without needing an IT degree.

Key Takeaways:

• The most common cyber threats targeting law firms (and how hackers actually get in)
• Step-by-step tips to secure your devices, email, and client files
• How to create a firm-wide security culture that helps satisfy your ethical obligations

Title:

Don’t Click That! Cybersecurity for Legal Professionals
No, the managing partner does not need $500 in iTunes gift cards. 

Date/Time:
January 22, 2026
11:00 AM PST
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.
By:
Smokeball

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November 13: Booked & Busy: Marketing Essentials for Law Firms on Any Budget

Although law school imparted a lot of things upon us eager students, attracting and retaining clients were not among them. But in today’s legal market, a strong marketing game is no longer optional. Whether you’re building a firm from scratch or wanting to learn how to market yourself to stand apart from your peers, you need to understand the fundamentals of legal marketing—what works, what doesn’t, and what could get you in trouble with your State Bar.
In this free CLE webinar, law firm marketing advisor Gyi Tsakalakis breaks down the essentials of modern legal marketing in plain English—so you can stop guessing, start growing, and stay ethical while you do it. Attorney Jordan Turk will moderate the session.
‍In this free CLE webinar, you'll learn how to:

• Build a marketing foundation that aligns with your brand, practice area, and budget
• Understand what the advertising rules actually say (and how to stay compliant)
• Use social media, SEO, reviews, and email to ethically attract and retain clients
• Avoid the top mistakes that get well-meaning lawyers reported—or ignored.

Title:

Booked & Busy: Marketing Essentials for Law Firms on Any Budget
Date/Time:
November 13, 2025
11:00 AM PST
Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education webinar!
Speaker:

Gyi Tsakalakis

Gyi Tsakalakis, Law Firm Marketing Advisor, is founder and president of AttorneySync, a digital marketing agency targeted to lawyers. As a non-practicing lawyer, Gyi is familiar with the unique considerations of ethically and effectively marketing a law practice online. He founded AttorneySync to provide lawyers with improved digital marketing strategies. Gyi is also president of EPL Digital, an SEO, search engine marketing and analytics company. He is a member of Apcero, LLC, a firm dedicated to equipping people with knowledge and resources to make informed consumer decisions, and the Forbes Agency Council. Gyi regularly writes and speaks on online legal marketing and technology in Chicago and beyond.
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.
By:
Smokeball

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October 23: Top 10 Ethics Mistakes Attorneys Make: Billing & Trust Accounting Edition

Let’s face it: billing and trust accounting aren’t the glamorous parts of legal practice—but they are the parts most likely to get you in trouble. Whether you’re a solo, managing a small firm, or just trying to keep your IOLTA above water, this CLE is your roadmap to avoiding the most common (and costly) missteps that land attorneys in hot water with the bar.
Join attorney Jordan Turk as she takes you through what not to do, how to clean up your existing practices, and how to build systems that keep you ethical, compliant, and confident.
‍In this free CLE webinar, you'll learn:

• How to automate your billing processes to make your billing run like clockwork
• The most common ethical issues with billing practices, and how to avoid them
• Streamlined trust account management and reporting for your state bar
• Strategies for obtaining payment from nonpaying clients, including templates to help you along the way.

Title:

Top 10 Ethics Mistakes Attorneys Make: Billing & Trust Accounting Edition
Date/Time:
October 23, 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.
By:
Smokeball

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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.
By:
Smokeball

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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.
By:
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
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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. ‍
By:
Smokeball

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September 16: Microsoft Outlook for Legal Professionals

Consider this a CLE to help take control of your inbox, calendar, and sanity. If you are drowning in emails, missing deadlines, or struggling to locate crucial correspondence, you are not alone. For most legal professionals, Outlook is the hub of daily communication and scheduling—but few are using it to its full potential.
In this hands-on CLE with attorney Jordan Turk, you'll learn how to make Outlook work for you, not against you. Discover smart strategies to triage your inbox, automate routine email tasks, manage court deadlines, and optimize your calendar so you never miss a meeting (or a statute of limitations). We’ll cover practical tips to help you boost productivity, reduce email overload, and stay organized—even on your busiest days.
‍In this free CLE webinar, you'll learn about:

• How to organize your inbox using folders, rules, and categories
• Time-saving tips for calendar management and scheduling
• Best practices for email search, flagging, and follow-up
• How to integrate Outlook with your legal workflow and case management tools.

Title:

Microsoft Outlook for Legal Professionals
Date/Time:
September 16, 2025 

11:00 AM PDT 

Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education webinar!
Speaker:
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.
By:
Smokeball

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June 19: Automation for the Reluctant Lawyer: No Jargon, No BS, Just Results

If you’ve ever been at your office drafting pleadings and watching the clock strike 10pm and thought, “there has to be a better way to do this,” you’re not alone. Many of us are drowning, and it’s hard to see a light at the end of the tunnel when our caseloads are ever increasing. This is exactly what automation is meant to alleviate for legal professionals.
In a nutshell, automation exists to help you eliminate repetitive tasks (think copying/pasting case captions, inserting the parties’ names in a final order, populating the cause number in a memo, assigning a deadline to a legal assistant, etc.). All of these tasks can add up and keep you from being able to leave the firm by 5pm. So, let’s forget the overcomplicated tech talk, and join attorney Jordan Turk as she takes you through a FREE CLE session designed for real lawyers with real caseloads, who need real solutions.
Come find out how your colleagues are harnessing the power of automation to get themselves more organized and more efficient so that they can spend more time actually working their cases.
‍In this free CLE webinar, you'll learn about:

• Document Automation – how to generate routine legal documents (pleadings, briefs, memos, letters, etc.) in minutes
• Workflow Automation – how to streamline law firm tasks (intake, case management, etc.) and never miss a deadline
• Real-World Tools – the best automation tools for law firms, from simple template builders to AI-driven solutions
• How to Get Started – Practical steps to start automating today, both with technology and manually.

Title:

Automation for the Reluctant Lawyer: No Jargon, No BS, Just Results
Date/Time:
June 19, 2025
11:00 AM PDT
Webinar - Register Now!
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.
By:
Smokeball

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May 8: AI Deepfakes and the Legal Profession: Scary but Amazing

AI-generated deepfakes are revolutionizing digital media, but they’re also raising significant concerns in the legal world. How can you protect your clients from manipulated evidence? What should you do when the line between reality and fabrication becomes blurry? 

Make sure to secure your spot for a thought-provoking CLE that explores both the incredible potential and the frightening risks of deepfake technology in the legal profession.
Join Jerry Bui, Founder and CEO of Right Forensics, as he takes you through the awesome power of deepfakes, and pitfalls to avoid with this technology. Attorney Jordan Turk will moderate the session.
‍In this free CLE webinar, you'll learn:

• What deepfakes are, how they are created, and why you should care
• The legal implications of deepfakes on court proceedings
• Insights into identifying deepfakes, mitigating their risks, and protecting your clients from digital manipulation
• The surprising benefits of deepfakes.

Title:

AI Deepfakes and the Legal Profession: Scary but Amazing
Date/Time:
May 8, 2025 

11:00 AM PDT
Webinar - Register Now!
Speaker:
Jerry Bui is the Founder & CEO of Right Forensics and a highly sought-after digital forensics expert with over 20 years of experience. Corporations frequently rely on him for regulatory responses, trade secret disputes, and expert witness testimony in computer forensics. He serves as an external advisor to INTERPOL, contributing to Metaverse Forensics and Synthetic Media programs, and has partnered with AARP to educate vulnerable populations on avoiding deepfake scams. ‍ Jerry also works with the Financial Services Volunteer Corp, providing technical assistance to Digital Investigators in Southern Africa. Known for his expertise, he is often requested for in-depth forensic examinations and serves as a court-appointed neutral to advance stalled cases in ediscovery.

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.
By:
Smokeball

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January 16: Top 10 Ethics Mistakes Attorneys Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Every attorney is familiar with the grievance process, whether we’ve been the unfortunate recipient of one or live in fear of having one filed against us. Even a completely unfounded grievance can signal the beginning of a long, stressful process for an attorney. But, it doesn’t have to be this way. The vast majority of ethical violations that befall attorneys can actually be easily avoided.
With the right strategies in place, you can confidently safeguard your license and avoid the headaches of disciplinary action altogether. In this free CLE, attorney Jordan Turk will guide you through the most common ethical pitfalls that legal professionals face and the proactive processes you need to prevent malpractice claims.
Learn how simple missteps—like poor client communication or bookkeeping errors—can lead to disciplinary action, and how to shield yourself from these risks with proven tactics.
‍In this free CLE webinar, you'll learn about:

• Identifying the most common ethical concerns in everyday law practice
• Best practices and sample policies for client communication, trust accounting, and employee oversight
• Strategies for keeping client and law firm information secure
• The impact of AI in attorney grievances.

Title:

Top 10 Ethics Mistakes Attorneys Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Date/Time:
January 16, 2025

2:00 PM EST, 1:00 PM CST, 12:00 PM MST, 11:00 AM PST
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Speaker:
Jordan Turk is a practicing attorney in Texas, and the Legal Technology Advisor 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.
By:
Smokeball

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November 7: Billing and Trust Accounting

Billing and trust accounting may not be the most exciting part of your practice, but they are crucial to your firm’s success. With the right tools and strategies, you can simplify these processes, improve collections, and stay compliant with your state bar. So now you can focus more on what matters most – working your cases.
In this free CLE webinar, attorney Jordan Turk will guide you through how to streamline your billing processes, properly manage your trust account, and address aged receivables with ease. Don’t miss your chance to take control of your billing and trust accounting practices. Remember, hope is not a strategy when it comes to billing and IOLTA compliance!
In this CLE, you'll discover:

• How to automate your billing processes
• The most common ethical issues with billing practices, and how to avoid them
• Proper trust account management and reporting, specifically addressing three-way trust account reconciliation
• Strategies for obtaining payment from nonpaying clients, including templates to help you along the way.

Title:

Billing and Trust Accounting
Date/Time:
Thursday, November 7, 2024
1 P.M. CT
Webinar - Register Now!
Speaker:
Jordan Turk
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.
By:
Smokeball

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December 10: Automate Your Practice: Tools and Techniques for the Modern Legal Professional

When you’re sitting alone in your office at 11:00pm, prepping for a hearing, drafting last-minute filings, questioning life, one thought often comes unbidden: there has got to be a better way to handle all of this. You deserve to leave the office before the sun sets. You deserve to carry less stress in an already stressful profession. Enter legal technology, specifically automation.
Your fellow attorneys are optimizing and automating their firms, and so should you if you want to stay competitive. Automation really just boils down to the elimination of repetitive tasks and the reduction of human error. Don’t be intimidated by technology – this CLE will take you through everything you need to know about how to increase efficiency in your firm and what types of technology can help you reach your goals (whether those goals be financial or more free time back into your day).
Join attorney Jordan Turk as she talks about common law firm tasks that are ripe for automation, from non-billable activities like billing to workflows to document management and everything in between. If you’ve been wondering what the heck automation is, or how you can build upon the automation that you already have, then this CLE is for you. 

In this free CLE webinar, major topics will include:

• How document automation can help you produce, version, store and submit legal documents like pleadings, motions, orders and discovery requests and responses
• How to align your automated technology with your law firm’s processes and build firm-wide efficiencies, including billing procedures
• How automation reduces the risk of possible compliance, ethical, malpractice, and security issues by removing human error.

Title:

Automate Your Practice: Tools and Techniques for the Modern Legal Professional
Date/Time:
December 10, 2024
11:00 AM PST
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Speaker:
Jordan Turk is a practicing attorney in Texas, and the Legal Technology Advisor 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.
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.
By:
Smokeball

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October 17: Improving Law Firm Operations with Streamlined Policies and Practices

Running a law firm efficiently requires more than just legal expertise. Unfortunately, most law schools do not offer courses on the business of law, so many of us fly blindly into firm management. A lot of firm owners don’t even know if their businesses are truly profitable! 

Running and growing a practice demands robust policies, streamlined practices, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This free CLE is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to elevate your firm's operations to the next level.
Join attorney Jordan Turk as she takes you through practical strategies to streamline your firm’s policies and practices, reducing inefficiencies and boosting productivity. You'll also learn how successful law firms have implemented streamlined operations, as well as the pitfalls they wish they could’ve avoided when growing their practices.
‍In this free CLE webinar, you’ll learn:

• How to implement effective policies to streamline both case and administrative operations
• Workflow processes to aid in proper time management and task delegation
• Strategies for enhancing client management.

Title:

Improving Law Firm Operations with Streamlined Policies and Practices
Date/Time:
October 17, 2024
11:00 AM PDT
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Speaker:
Jordan Turk is a practicing attorney in Texas, and the Legal Technology Advisor 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.
By:
Smokeball

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September 12: AI for Law Firms: Abuses and Uses (with Examples!)

Generative AI is revolutionizing the legal industry, offering opportunities to enhance efficiency, profitability, and client services. However, these advancements come with significant risks that legal professionals must navigate carefully. No one wants to be bench-slapped by a judge for using ChatGPT-generated caselaw.
This CLE is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to harness the power of AI, while also safeguarding potential pitfalls. You’ll see real-world examples of how attorneys are using AI in their practices, as well as examples of when AI goes wrong.
Join attorney Jordan Turk as she helps you navigate the complexities of AI in law firms and how to protect your practice from the unintended consequences of using this technology. Don’t be scared! AI is set to become the biggest boon to law practices in years, and those who don’t adapt will get left behind.
‍In this free CLE webinar, you’ll learn:

• How to implement AI responsibly in your firm
• The ways AI can make you more efficient, profitable, and client-centered
• Real-world examples of AI in firms, both good and bad
• How to bill for, and make a profit off of, AI.

Title:

AI for Law Firms: Abuses and Uses (with Examples!)
Date/Time:
September 12, 2024
11:00 AM PDT
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Speaker:
Jordan Turk is a practicing attorney in Texas, and the Legal Technology Advisor 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.
By:
Smokeball

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August 8: Mastering Microsoft Excel and Outlook: Tips and Tricks for Legal Professionals

Despite the fact that many legal professionals use Excel and Outlook in their everyday practices, few would call themselves proficient in the same. Excel and Outlook are two things that we tolerate, but rarely do we devote any time to making our experience with them better. But, competency in Excel and Outlook can make your legal work more efficient (and less painful).
Welcome to the ultimate one-hour Outlook and Excel crash course that is specifically geared towards legal professionals. Come and discover how legal professionals can incorporate Outlook and Excel into their work, as well as advanced features and functionality of these two powerhouse applications.
Join attorney Jordan Turk for this free CLE webinar to learn the best ways to utilize Excel and Outlook and how to get the most out of your legal technology setup.
‍In this free CLE webinar, you’ll learn:

• Understanding the basic core functionality of Excel and Outlook
• Best practices on how to build spreadsheets and organize your work
• Leveraging core keyboard shortcuts for Outlook and Excel
• Effective integration of Outlook with legal technology tools, such as case management software.

Title:

Mastering Microsoft Excel and Outlook: Tips and Tricks for Legal Professionals
Date/Time:
August 8, 2024
11:00 AM PDT
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Speaker:
Jordan Turk is a practicing attorney in Texas, and the Legal Technology Advisor 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.
By:
Smokeball

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July 18: The Ethics of Law Firm Communication: How to Avoid a Grievance

Many attorneys fear the day they get a thick envelope delivered from their state bar. Grievances, even those filed frivolously, are enough to make your heart skip a couple beats. Avoiding grievances (and the oh-so-fun disciplinary actions that accompany them) is paramount to safeguarding both your reputation and your license to practice law. This free CLE will delve into the strategies, best practices, and pitfalls of protecting yourself against malpractice claims, as well as how to keep you on the right side of your ethical guidelines.
Join attorney Jordan Turk as she takes you through the top common disciplinary complaints filed against attorneys, and how to avoid them altogether. Sometimes the issue lies with client communication, or a careless bookkeeping mistake. Regardless of the cause, there are easy strategies to implement to keep yourself out of disciplinary action crosshairs.
‍In this free CLE webinar, you’ll learn:

• Identifying ethical concerns in your everyday law practice
• Best practices and sample policies for client communication, trust accounting, and employee oversight
• Strategies for keeping client and law firm information secure
• The impact of AI in attorney grievance.

Title:

The Ethics of Law Firm Communication: How to Avoid a Grievance
Date/Time:
July 18, 2024
11:00 AM PDT
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Speaker:
Jordan Turk is a practicing attorney in Texas, and the Legal Technology Advisor 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.
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.
By:
Smokeball

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June 6: Protecting Your Law Practice: A Guide to Disaster Planning

Join this CLE to learn how to protect your firm from the unexpected. If you had to step away from your firm for a period of time, would it survive? If a hurricane struck your physical office, could work still continue for your clients, uninterrupted? You can’t always predict a disaster or an expected cessation of practice, but you can prepare your response to these events well in advance. You can protect yourself, and your firm, against natural or manmade disasters, from hurricanes to office fires, by planning ahead.

Consider this free CLE your ultimate guide to disaster planning for your law firm. It’s critical to safeguard your firm against unexpected crises, but a lot of attorneys don’t know where to start. Do I need a cybersecurity policy? If I got into a car accident tomorrow and was incapacitated for a few weeks, would my employees be able to keep the firm running? How should I be storing my physical and electronic files? If my firm gets struck by a natural disaster, what does that actually look like for my practice?
In this CLE session, attorney Jordan Turk will share stories of how successful legal professionals weathered disasters, what firm policies you should have in place to deal with a crisis, and how to adhere to ethical standards in the face of adversity.
‍In this free CLE webinar, you’ll learn:

• Ethical issues surrounding natural and manmade disasters
• How to properly protect confidential client information during unexpected events
• Best practices for restoring and rebuilding your workspace
• Tips for mitigating the impact of future disasters

Title:

Protecting Your Law Practice: A Guide to Disaster Planning
Date/Time:
June 6, 2024
11:00 AM PDT
Webinar - Register Now!
Speaker:
Jordan Turk is a practicing attorney in Texas, and the Legal Technology Advisor 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.
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.
By:
Smokeball

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May 30: Learning to Speak AI: An Attorney's Guide to Prompt Writing

ChatGPT and other generative AI programs can be powerful tools for legal professionals, but knowing how to ask the right questions is the key to unlocking their potential. Writing a prompt (the query or question you ask AI) isn’t as cut and dry as you’d think. If you want the best results for your queries, you need to understand how to write effective prompts.
Join attorney Jordan Turk as she takes you through strategies to optimize your use of AI, as well as pitfalls and ethical issues to avoid. Accurate prompt engineering in AI programs can allow you to do a variety of different things, such as alter the tone of your client emails, eliminate ambiguity in your writing, and effectively analyze different legal positions.
The sky is the limit for this type of generative AI, and all legal professionals need to understand how to use it if they want to stay competitive in the future legal services market.
In this free CLE webinar, you’ll learn:

• What AI prompts are and how effectively writing prompts assists legal professionals
• Tips to generate useful AI prompts that get you the answers you need
• Potential pitfalls and ethical considerations as you use AI
• A live demonstration of how to tailor your prompts.

Title:

Learning to Speak AI: An Attorney's Guide to Prompt Writing
Date/Time:
May 30, 2024
11:00 AM PDT
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Speaker:
Jordan Turk is a practicing attorney in Texas, and the Legal Technology Advisor 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.
‍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.
By:
Smokeball

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May 9: The Art of Intake: Getting and Retaining Clients

You don't need to be the best salesman to get clients - you just have to improve your processes. Let us show you how.
Clients dictate the success of your law practice - this is how you get revenue and grow your firm. And arguably, the intake process to procure those clients is the most critical part of managing a practice. This is where mere inquiry transforms into a committed partnership between potential new client and attorney.
Picture this: the initial consultation, a gateway to the entire case lifecycle, where every word exchanged sets the stage for what follows. This is where excellence in intake matters most. It's not just about securing a signature on a fee agreement; it's about cultivating trust and confidence from the get-go.
In this CLE session, we're not just offering tips; we're revolutionizing your intake process. From conflict checks to ensuring prompt retainer payments, every step in the intake process is an opportunity to elevate your practice. Join attorney Jordan Turk as she embarks on a journey to redefine client acquisition and retention in law firms.
In this free CLE webinar, you’ll learn: 

• Where and how to automate your client intake process
• Tips and strategies to improve your intake process, many of which you can implement immediately in your law firm
• How to painlessly collect consultation fees, and reduce or eliminate the risk of non-payment
• What unique provisions you should consider adding into your fee agreements to make clients feel more comfortable

Title:

The Art of Intake: Getting and Retaining Clients
Date/Time:
May 9, 2024
11:00 AM PDT
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Speaker:
Jordan Turk is a practicing attorney in Texas, and the Legal Technology Advisor 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. 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. 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.
By:
Smokeball

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