January 31: Perspectives on Legal Mentorship

In honor of National Mentorship Month, WSBA's January Legal Lunchbox™ Series will highlight perspectives on legal mentoring programs from Washington and beyond. Outstanding faculty will share the nuts and bolts of each of their programs, demonstrating that legal mentorship doesn’t just have one formula. We will wrap up the session with a moderated panel discussion where our faculty will share ideas about best practices and where to start if you’re an interested mentor or mentee.
Title:
Perspectives on Legal Mentorship 

WSBA Legal Lunchbox Series
Webinar Date+Time:
January 31, 2023
Time:12:00 PM - 1:35 PM PT
 Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Speakers:

• OPENING REMARKS: Justice Mary I. Yu - Washington Supreme Court, Olympia
• Nate Alder - National Legal Mentoring Consortium, Salt Lake City, UT
• Cynthia R. First - APR 6 Law Clerk Program, Everett
• Alexis Hartwell-Gobeske - WSBA Administrative Law Section Mentorship Program, Silverdale
• Dean Standish Perkins - Seattle University Law School Incubator Program, Seattle

By:
Washington State Bar Association Legal Lunchbox Series
Credits:

• Washington State: 1.50 Other
• Other States: A Certificate of Attendance can be provided on your request.

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

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March 22: Bankruptcy Filings: Industries And Patterns

This course will provide an update on the industries and segments of the economy where bankruptcy filings have been on the rise, including energy and retail. Attendees will learn how to stay aware of new filings and potential new filings using available resources
Title:
Bankruptcy Filings: Industries And Patterns
Webinar Dates And Times:

March 22, 2023
1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern

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Speaker:
Melissa Morrison
Credit:
1 credit hour Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Vermont, Wisconsin; you may be able to apply for credit in other states that allow online credits. If you don't see your state listed, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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December 13: An Update On The Committee On Foreign Investment In The U.S.

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has authority to review certain investment transactions by foreign persons in U.S. businesses. 

Through sweeping legislative changes in 2018 through the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, CFIUS’s jurisdiction expanded significantly and mandated filings with respect to certain covered transactions for the first time. Since that time, various changes have occurred with the CFIUS process and the U.S. Government has continued to use the process as a powerful tool in protecting U.S. national security. In September, President Biden issued an Executive Order on Ensuring Robust Consideration of Evolving National Security Risks by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. 

This session will explore CFIUS’s jurisdiction and the procedures and process of filings with CFIUS. The session will also explore efforts by CFIUS’s Office of Monitoring & Enforcement with respect to “non-notified” transactions.
Title:
An Update On The Committee On Foreign Investment In The U.S.
Date/Time:
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Pacific
In-person location: Dorsey & Whitney, LLP
Also Available Online

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Faculty:
Larry Ward - Dorsey & Whitney, Seattle, WA
Credits:

• Washington State: Law & Legal Procedure: 1.00
• Other Jurisdictions: Certificate Of Attendance Available On Request.

By:
WSBA International Practice Section.

Tuition:

Free

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December 13: Finding Free Legal Resources Online

It is easier than ever to find legal resources online, as long as you know where to look. This CLE will cover helpful and reputable free resources for legal research, including case law, statutes, rules, court records, public documents, and articles.
Title:
Finding Free Legal Resources Online
Date/Time:
Tuesday, December 13, 2022, noon - 1:00 pm
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Speaker:
Sarah Larsen, Outreach Librarian, Minnesota State Law Library
By:
Minnesota State Law Library Continuing Legal Education Programs
CLE Credit:
One standard CLE credit has been applied for.

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February 10: Trends To Watch In Antitrust Law

Staying current with the latest developments in antitrust law in an evolving regulatory and political climate can be a challenging task. This course will provide an update on several key judicial and regulatory actions to monitor this year and also survey a range of effective methods to stay up to date
Title:
Trends To Watch In Antitrust Law
Webinar Dates And Times:
February 10, 2023

3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern

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Speaker:
Susan Trachta
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Wisconsin; you may be able to apply for credit in other states that allow online credits. If you don't see your state listed, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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March 29: Employment Law: Navigating The Cannabis Legalization Minefield

As nearly every state has legalized or decriminalized cannabis in some form, possession and cultivation of marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Employers are faced with many difficult questions relating to employee use of cannabis products. This course will discuss the impact of cannabis legalization on screening and hiring employees, enacting drug-free workplace policies, and avoiding litigation risk including from negligent hiring, vicarious liability, employment discrimination and wrongful termination claims. We will explore current scientific limitations on testing for impairment, and the causes of false positive drug test results. You will learn about the movement to legalize cannabis, how to track developments in the law and where to find practical guidance for adapting your employment policies and practices as this area of the law continues to evolve.
Title:
Employment Law: Navigating The Cannabis Legalization Minefield
Webinar Dates And Times:
March 29, 2023
1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Speakers:
Bobby Puri, Julie Webster-Matthews
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Wisconsin; you may be able to apply for credit in other states that allow online credits. If you don't see your state listed, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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December 12: Legal Tech: How to Design a Robot That Works for You 2022

Learn how to design a robot that does your work for you. Understand the tasks that robots can do efficiently and reliably – and build your own process that teaches a robot how to assist you in your legal work.
Title:
Legal Tech: How to Design a Robot That Works for You 2022
Webinar Date+Time:
December 12, 2022
11:00am-12:00pm ET
This session will be run via Zoom. Please see here for their minimum system requirements. Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - register now!
By:
Dechert
Credit:
Applications for CLE credit are pending in NC and PA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

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December 9: Technology And The Legal Practitioner: Ethical Concerns & Best Practices

Legal professionals have a duty to provide competent representation to their clients. In the past, that meant an attorney was competent based on their experience and knowledge of the law. Today, however, the concept of competence has evolved to include a duty of technological competence. Attorneys today use a wide variety of technology – from email to Word to Artificial Intelligence tools. This session will address the ethical obligations that arise from the use of technology in the practice of law.
Title:
Technology And The Legal Practitioner: Ethical Concerns & Best Practices
Webinar Dates And Times:
December 9, 2022

1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time

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Speaker:
Angela Chmielewski
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia; you may be able to apply for credit in other states that allow online credits. If you don't see your state listed, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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March 8: Bankruptcy Law Fundamentals

As attorneys in corporate finance, general litigation, real estate and other areas work to get up to speed on bankruptcy law, this course, will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of bankruptcy/ restructuring proposing hypotheticals to illustrate typical tasks and working through the case law, legislation, rules, and analysis that exist to help achieve them.
Title:
Bankruptcy Law Fundamentals
Webinar Date And Time:
March 8, 2023

1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern

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Speaker:
Amanda Miller
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin; you may be able to apply for credit in other states that allow online credits. If you don't see your state listed, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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December 8: Access and Accommodations at the Courthouse

Access to justice is a fundamental right, yet persons with a sensory, cognitive, or physical disability, may face challenges gaining access to courthouses. Learn about the resources available and Washington State General Court Rule 33 (GR 33).
Hon. Judge Whedbee will speak on access to courts, GR 33 and how it is intended to give people with disabilities equal and meaningful access to the judicial system. In addition, meet the Public Access Specialist for King County Superior Court, Ronda Bliey; she is the point of contact for the people in need of accommodation at King County Superior Court.
Q & A and discussion to follow.

Title:

Access and Accommodations at the Courthouse
Webinar Date+Time:
December 8, 2022
Time:3:25 PM - 4:30 PM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Speakers:

• Ronda Bliey - King County Superior Court, Seattle
• David Whedbee - King County Superior Court, Seattle
• Chair: Jonathan Ko - Washington Attorneys with Disabilities, Seattle.
  

By:

• Washington State Bar Association
• Presented in collaboration with the Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association

Credits:
1.00 Law & Legal Procedure
Cost:
Free.

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