February 11+25: Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward

23 states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana in some form and a few more have decriminalized it. Four of these states and DC have legalized marijuana for recreational use as well as medical use. However, marijuana remains illegal under federal law and employers, regardless of whether or not marijuana is legal, likely will not want their employees using it at work. 

Please join this class for an overview of current marijuana laws, trends in the medical industry, and insight into how changing times will likely impact our current, drug-free workplaces. 

After completing this course, you will be able to 

• Understand the History of Marijuana Use. 
• Understand the Current Legal Framework surrounding marijuana and its potential volatility.
• Examine the judicial trends of wrongful termination claims related to legalized marijuana usage.
• Understand current medical research and what may lie ahead. 
• Explore the Complications of Determining Impairment and develop best practices for employers in this ever-changing environment.

Title:
Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward
Webinar Dates And Times:

• February 11, 2025 : 11:45am - 1:00pm
• February 25, 2025 : 2:45pm - 4:00pm

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Speaker:
Ethan Basham
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
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LexisNexis

March 11: Use of AI and ChatGPT/LLM In the Law Profession

As artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT continue to transform industries, the legal profession is at the forefront of embracing new technologies to improve efficiency, enhance client service, and streamline legal workflows. In this free CLE webinar, Randy Tessier, an expert in both law and legal technology, will explore the growing role of AI in legal practice, with a focus on tools like ChatGPT and CaseText’s innovative AI-powered solutions.
During the session, Randy will cover key topics including:

• Introduction to AI in Law: A look at the ways AI is reshaping legal research, document drafting, and case management.
• ChatGPT and LLMs in Legal Applications: How generative AI tools like ChatGPT can assist lawyers with drafting, summarizing, and analyzing legal documents, as well as automating routine tasks.
• Enhancing Legal Research: Practical insights on how AI tools, including CaseText, are transforming legal research by making it faster, more accurate, and cost-effective.
• Ethical Considerations and Challenges: A discussion on the ethical implications of using AI in legal practice, including issues related to data privacy, accuracy, and lawyer responsibility.
• The Future of Legal AI: How AI tools are expected to evolve and how law firms can strategically integrate AI into their practices for long-term success.

This session will provide valuable insights for legal professionals looking to harness AI technology to improve their practice, increase productivity, and stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly tech-driven legal landscape.
Join us on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST to learn how AI and ChatGPT can revolutionize the way you work in the legal field.

Title:
Use of AI and ChatGPT/LLM In the Law Profession

Date+Time:
March 11, 2025
1:00 PM EST, 12:00 PM CST, 11:00 AM MST, 10:00 AM PST

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Speaker:

Randy Tessier has a diverse career spanning both legal and technology fields. He currently serves as an Enterprise Customer Success Manager at CaseText, a position he has held since February 2023. Prior to this, Randy was an Assistant Public Defender at the Fulton County Public Defender’s Office from March 2021 to February 2023, where he advocated for clients in oral arguments, managed a large caseload, and explained complex legal concepts to non-lawyer clients. Before his role as a public defender, Randy worked as an Associate Attorney at Williams & Thomas from December 2020 to March 2021. He also gained valuable experience as a Legal Writing Intern at the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office from March 2020 to December 2020. Randy served as a Student Attorney at the Barton Appeals for Youth Clinic from August 2018 to April 2020 and as a Legal Intern at the DeKalb County Public Defender’s Officefrom May 2018 to March 2020. Additionally, he worked as a Law Clerk in Commercial Litigation at Rountree Leitman & Klein, LLC from October 2018 to December 2019. In addition to his legal experience, Randy has a background in marketing and IT. He worked as a Marketing Associate/IT Technician at J. Tech Sales from May 2016 to August 2017, and as an Account Executive at PCM: The Right Technology, Delivered from June 2015 to May 2016, as part of a one-year abroad program. Randy began his career as a Customer Service Intern at Florida Power & Light Company from May 2014 to May 2015, where he developed expertise in customer service and conflict resolution.

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Alta Pro Lawyers Risk Purchasing Group. Alta Professional Insurance Services Agency, LLC, (Alta Pro) provides innovative, intelligent, professional insurance underwriting, claims, risk management, product development, and sales and marketing services to our clients using state of the art information technology.

CLE Credit:
The webinar is free to persons in our program states, otherwise you may have to pay a small attendance fee (~$2) to your state. Pending approval in: CO, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, WI.

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February 10: Clio's Legal AI Virtual Summit

AI is already reshaping how legal professionals work. Now’s the time to learn how it can support you and your practice. 

Join Clio’s Legal AI Virtual Summit to discover practical ways of using AI, tailored to law firms of all sizes and practice areas. Learn how to implement AI securely while ensuring client data remains protected, gain insights into AI as an enhancement rather than a replacement, and more.
Here’s what you can expect

• Get actionable insights : Expert AI advice on how to create the perfect AI prompt, what the right AI tools are for your practice, a first look at Clio’s AI-powered partner, Clio Duo, and more.
• Gain CLE credits: Earn up to 2 hours worth of CLE/CPD credits by attending live sessions and answering polls.
• Build connections: Connect with other legal professionals to share learnings, as well as your favorite ways to use AI!

Title:
Clio's Legal AI Virtual Summit
Date+Time:
 Monday, February 10, 2024

11:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET
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Credit:
The live presentation of this webinar is eligible for CLE and CPD credit in specific jurisdictions. Clio has partnered with the ABA to seek eligibility for CLE and CPD credits to lawyers with licenses to practice in the United States and Canada who join the live session of this webinar. States typically decide whether a program qualifies for MCLE credit in their jurisdiction 4-8 weeks after the program application is submitted. For many live events, credit approval is not received prior to the program.
Sponsor:
Clio

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Agenda and session information
8:45 a.m. PT | 11:45 a.m. ET
Virtual Doors Open
9:00 - 9:25 a.m. PT | 12:00 - 12:25 p.m. ET
Opening Remarks
9:30 - 10:15 a.m. PT | 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. ETCLE Eligible
AI Prompting Made Simple for Legal Professionals
10:20 - 11:05 a.m. PT | 1:05 - 2:05 p.m. ETCLE Eligible
Essential AI Tools for Legal Professionals: How to Choose the Right Tech for Every Task
11:05-11:15 a.m. PT | 2:05-2:15 p.m. ET
Quick Break
11:15 - 12:00 a.m. PT | 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. ET For Non-Clio Users
A First Look: Clio’s AI-Powered Legal Practice Management Solution for Law Firms
11:15 - 11:45 a.m. PT | 2:15 - 2:45 p.m. ETFor Clio Users
Get a First Look at Clio Duo: A Live Walkthrough of Clio’s Latest AI Features
11:50 - 12:35 a.m. PT | 2:50 - 3:35 p.m. ETCLE Eligible
Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: How to Protect Your Firm from Rising Threats
12:40 - 1:40 a.m. PT | 3:40 - 4:40 p.m. ET
AI From the Front Lines: How Attorneys and Legal Staff Use Legal AI 1:45-2:00 p.m. PT | 4:45-5:00 p.m. ET Closing Remarks 2:00-2:30 p.m. PT | 5:00-5:30 p.m. ET AI Tools in Action [Optional Breakout rooms]

February 7: Moneyball for Civil Litigation

In this session, you will learn how legal analytics equip practitioners to uncover strategic insights about the judges, lawyers, and parties involved in civil litigation. You will understand how analytics inform counsel’s ability to assess the unique experiences of the court, judge, parties & counsel involved in a case, and tailor strategies for litigation and business development accordingly. 

After completing this course, you will be able to: 

• Identify situations in which legal analytics enable data-informed decisions for litigation strategy. 

• Tailor the case strategy to consider the unique litigation experiences of the judge, venue, firms, attorneys, and parties involved. 

• Find, understand, and apply big data to evaluate claims & improve clients’ litigation outcomes.
Title:
Moneyball for Civil Litigation
Webinar Dates And Times:
February 7, 2025
12:45pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time
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Speaker:
Adam Masarek
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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March 7: HIPAA - Understanding Enforcement, Penalties & Research Strategies

HIPAA concerns, enacted in 1996 continue to be a very real compliance concern for the healthcare industry. Enforcement of HIPAA regulations and penalties are always on the minds of healthcare attorneys and their clients. Concerns about HIPAA compliance and the potential penalties for noncompliance drive an ongoing need for training employees and staff of hospitals and health systems, medical practices, and other healthcare organizations about HIPAA and its requirements.
Title:
HIPAA - Understanding Enforcement, Penalties & Research Strategies
Webinar Dates And Times:
March 7, 2025
12:45pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time
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Speaker:
Robin McManigal
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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March 6: Why Lenders Miss Closing Dates

Continuing Educational Services provides seminars geared towards the economy and real estate with a special focus on mortgage lending.
Title:
Why Lenders Miss Closing Dates
Date+Time of Webinar:
March 6, 2025
8:00 AM EST
7:00 AM CST
6:00 AM MST
5:00 AM PST
4:00 AM AKST
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Speaker:
Khash Saghafi, a nationally renowned speaker in regards to the banking & mortgage lending industry, is He is an approved instructor by the Department of Commerce, Division of Real Estate in Ohio, Florida and California. Khash Saghafi is also an approved instructor by the Ohio Supreme Court in regards to his expertise in the banking and mortgage industry.
By:
Continuing Educational Services
Credit:
Ohio: 2 Hours. You may be able to self-apply in other states.
Cost:
Free
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February 6: Resistance to Results: How to Drive Change At Your Mid-Sized Firm

Evolving your firm’s mindset, processes, and tools doesn't have to be disruptive. Change can feel overwhelming, especially in law firms where tradition and routine run deep. It’s natural to worry that new processes, technology, or even shifts in mindset might disrupt workflows or come with a steep learning curve.

 However, when handled the right way, change isn’t just manageable—it can be an opportunity for growth and a way to stay competitive and meet the evolving expectations of today’s clients.

 In our upcoming CLE* webinar, we’ll share practical change management strategies to help your firm navigate transitions smoothly, ensure better adoption of new tools or systems, and set your firm up for success. Join this session to hear how to: 

• Overcome resistance to change: Address fears, shift mindsets, and secure internal buy-in for smoother transitions. 
• Drive adoption across different roles and departments: Identify common sticking points and tailor strategies to ensure firm-wide engagement with new tools and processes. 
• Measure and sustain success: Develop a framework to track the impact of changes and maintain long-term improvements.

Title:
Resistance to Results: How to Drive Change At Your Mid-Sized Firm
Date+Time:
Thursday, February 6, 2025

11 a.m. PT | 2 p.m. ET
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Credit:
The live presentation of this webinar is eligible for CLE and CPD credit in specific jurisdictions. Clio has partnered with the ABA to seek eligibility for CLE and CPD credits to lawyers with licenses to practice in the United States and Canada who join the live session of this webinar. States typically decide whether a program qualifies for MCLE credit in their jurisdiction 4-8 weeks after the program application is submitted. For many live events, credit approval is not received prior to the program.
Speakers:

• Doug Brown, The Law Firm Leadership Coach.  Leveraging his expertise in law and strategic development, Doug Brown, JD, excels in crafting high-performance legal teams in tune with firm growth strategies. He skillfully navigates the management of multi-generational talent in hybrid environments, driving enhanced performance.
• Robert Favel, Customer Success Manager, Clio. Robert is a Customer Success Manager and over his 30-year working career became a long-time devotee to customer success in industries that start with the letter T: travel, tourism, transportation (airline), telecom, and now (legal) tech. With over three years working at Clio, Rob has this to say: “being a concierge to success is exciting a and fulfilling for me. The best part is seeing real-world results for customers.
• Angela Lennon, Partner, Koenig|Dunne.
• Michaela Seidl, Advanced Certified Paralegal, Koenig|Dunne.

Sponsor:
Clio

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March 5: Research Skills for Litigators

Litigation today involves numerous tasks, encompassing investigative research, legal research and much more. This seminar walks you through a lawsuit from start to finish, focusing on the various tasks associated with the litigation and the research tools available at each phase of the litigation. Resources for practical guidance, drafting conducting discovery of lay witnesses, expert witness research, calculating damages, monitoring issues, and incorporating analytics into your litigation strategy will be discussed.
Title:
Research Skills for Litigators
Webinar Dates And Times:
March 5, 2025
2:45pm - 4:00pm Eastern Time
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Speaker:
Brittany Conklin
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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February 5: Preparing Your Client for Mediation

Mediator Ann Marshall will offer tips and strategies for attorneys to prepare their clients for mediation and maximize their settlement results in a mediation session. Ann is a trusted dispute resolution professional with 25+ years of litigator and 10+ years of mediator experience. From complex risk analysis to empathy, she brings versatility to her work as a neutral built on decades of successful problem solving.
Title:
Preparing Your Client for Mediation
Webinar Date+Time:
February 5, 2025 

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Speakers:
Ann Marshall - Ann T. Marshall Mediation, Seattle, WA
By:
Washington State Bar Associations; Developed in partnership with the WSBA Dispute Resolution Section.
Credits:
1.00 Law & Legal Procedure Washington State:
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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February 4, 14+18: The Dawning of a New Era: Combining Extractive and Generative AI for New Possibilities

Chances are, you're already using extractive Artificial Intelligence (AI) in some areas of your legal practice — whether that be for case search, client management, document preparation, or some combination of these. Now, generative AI – the type of AI that powers tools like ChatGPT — is on the verge of changing the way you research again. 

This CLE will detail how AI can be harnessed in the legal industry, offering examples, resources, and tips. Additionally, the CLE will cover a lawyers ethical duty to use generative AI responsibly to ensure the information generative AI is accurate and reliable to ensure the best outcome for your clients. 

After completing this course, you will be able to: 

• Understand how extractive Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been already utilized to revolutionize legal research 

• Understand the risks of utilizing generative AI in legal research and how these risks must be mitigated to ensure we are in line with our American Bar Association’s Rules of Professional Conduct. 

• Understand the benefits of utilizing generative AI and how it will fuse together harmoniously with law firms to act as an invisible helping hand in helping conduct legal research, summarize areas of the law and documents, and actually product documents at speeds that will significantly reduce time spent on monotonous tasks.
Title:
The Dawning of a New Era: Combining Extractive and Generative AI for New Possibilities
Webinar Dates And Times:

• February 4, 2025 : 10:15am - 11:30am
• February 14, 2025 : 2:45pm - 4:00pm
• February 18, 2025 : 10:15am - 11:30am

Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Karen Groseth
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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