March 26: Trauma-Informed Spanish for Lawyers Serving Unaccompanied Children

The ABA Children’s Immigration Law Academy (CILA) invites you to a webinar presentation
Title:
Trauma-Informed Spanish for Lawyers Serving Unaccompanied Children
Description:
The ABA Children’s Immigration Law Academy (CILA) invites you to join us for a webinar focused on enhancing your trauma-informed Spanish language skills as a lawyer or legal staff. The training is being offered by CILA staff. 

During the webinar, we will offer practical strategies to help you build rapport with Spanish-speaking youth clients and advocate for them in a trauma-informed manner, even if your Spanish is mas or menos. During the webinar, CILA staff will:
• Offer key pillars for a trauma-informed approach in working with unaccompanied children
• Provide useful vocabulary and phrasing in Spanish to convey key concepts
• Demonstrate role plays in Spanish, highlighting helpful communication techniques
• Share culturally relevant resources for continued learning.
Date/Time:
March 26, 2025 

3:00-4:30 pm ET

2:00-3:30 pm CT

1:00-2:30 pm MT

12:00-1:30 pm PT

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Speakers:
Speakers will include:
• Marissa Barrera, Managing Social Worker, CILA
• Shalom Hernandez, Social Worker, CILA
• Yasmin Yavar, Attorney & Deputy Director, CILA

By:

ABA Children's Immigration Law Academy (CILA).
Credit:
The ABA will seek 1.0 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states, and 1.2 hours of CLE credit for this program in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. Please visit www.americanbar.org/mcle for general information on CLE at the ABA.

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March 26: Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions: 101 Basic Concepts

Description: This one-hour seminar will go over the fundamentals of immigration consequences of criminal convictions. This includes an overview of what types of consequences are triggered by criminal convictions, what types of consequences are triggered by other contact with the criminal legal system, what constitutes a “conviction” for immigration purposes, what information is needed to do a competent immigration consequences analysis, and the duties of California defense attorneys as far as investigating and advising on immigration matters. 

The seminar will provide a basic overview of the criminal grounds of inadmissibility as well as the criminal grounds of deportability and explain how advocates can determine which grounds may apply, and familiarize attendees with “crim/imm” terms such as “aggravated felony” and “crime involving moral turpitude.”

Title:

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions: 101 Basic Concepts
Date+Time:
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 

12:00pm – 1:00pm
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About the Speaker:
Raha Jorjani is a detention and deportation defense attorney and runs the Immigration Representation Unit of the Office of the Alameda County Public Defender. From 2007 until 2014, Raha served as a Clinical Professor at the UC Davis School of Law in the immigration law clinic. In 2015, she taught the first course offered at the UC Berkeley School of Law dedicated to “Crimmigration.” Since 2005, Raha has provided pro bono representation and legal assistance to hundreds of immigrants – detained and non-detained - before the Immigration Courts, BIA, U.S. District Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, and California state courts.

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

By:
The Alameda County Law Library is a public law library located in the heart of downtown Oakland. Empowering all Alameda County residents with access to legal information since 1891. The Alameda County Law Library is a multiple activity MCLE provider approved by the State Bar of California.

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March 26: Navigating Ethical Waters in Modern Legal Practice: The Use of Open Web and Generative AI for Legal Research

Description:
In an increasingly digital world, legal professionals face unique challenges in ensuring the integrity, reliability, and ethical use of online resources for research and documentation. In this CLE course, legal professionals will explore the ethical implications and best practices for utilizing open web resources and generative AI tools in legal research. 

Attendees will gain insights into the potential risks and benefits of these technologies, understand the ethical guidelines governing their use, and learn how to integrate them responsibly into their legal practice. This seminar will review the duty of technological competence under Rule 1.1, along with multiple model rules and attorney duties related to cybersecurity concerns, client communications, and supervision requirements. Additionally, it will delve into the evolving landscape of legal technology and its implications for practice management. It will also examine the benefits and risks for legal professionals in using Open Web and Generative AI for investigative and legal research.
Attendees will:
• Understand the meaning and scope of the duty of technological competence and review interpretive decisions.
• Learn about the benefits and risks of using digital tools and resources for investigative and legal research.
• Understand other potential consequences of using digital tools and resources for investigative and legal research.
• Identify and analyze the ethical issues and ethical rules associated with using online resources in legal research.
• Understand the impact of digital phenomena such as deep fakes, editorial erasure, and sock puppets on information reliability.

Title:
Navigating Ethical Waters in Modern Legal Practice: The Use of Open Web and Generative AI for Legal Research
Webinar Dates And Times:
March 26, 2025
12:45pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time
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Speakers:
Angela Chmielewski, Brittany Conklin
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, West 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 25: Legal Lunchbox™ Series: Yoga to Stay Calm, Focused & Ethical

Title:
Legal Lunchbox™ Series: Yoga to Stay Calm, Focused & Ethical
WSBA Legal Lunchbox Series
Description:

Join us for an enlightening CLE that integrates the ancient wisdom of yoga with the modern principles of legal ethics.
First, we’ll briefly discuss yoga: what it is, what it is not, and the sheer breadth of what yoga encompasses. Second, we discuss yogic concepts to help you stay calm and focused, including how a meditation practice creates more time in your day, how breathing helps you stay present and best able to say no when needed, and how not to let other people’s angst become your angst.
Lastly, we spend approximately one hour on yoga ethics, discovering that seven out of eight limbs of yoga don’t focus on postures, but instead on morality, ethics, conscious breathing, concentration, focus, and meditation. We delve into a comprehensive discussion of how yoga’s ethics and morality systems provide a fresh understanding of the MRPC through the lenses of yamas (universal morality) and niyamas (personal behavior), such as how these tenets help us remain diligent (MRPC 1.3) and guide us in representing our services (MRPC 7.1, 7.2).
Webinar Date+Time:
March 25, 2025 

11:55 AM - 1:30 PM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Faculty:
CO-CHAIRS
Dan Crystal - Washington State Bar Association, Seattle, WA
Adely Ruiz - Washington State Bar Association, Seattle, WA
FACULTY
Alysa Freeman - Alysa B. Freeman, P.C, Kailua-Kona, HI
MODERATOR
Dan Crystal - Washington State Bar Association, Seattle, WA
By:
Washington State Bar Association Legal Lunchbox Series
Credits:

• Washington State: Credits: 1.00 Ethics: 0.50 Other
• Other States: A Certificate of Attendance can be provided on your request.

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March 21: Contracting for Human Rights and the Environment

Title:

Contracting for Human Rights and the Environment
Description:
Join us for an introduction to the work of the Responsible Contracting Project (RCP), whose mission is to improve human rights and environmental outcomes in global supply chains through better contracting practices. The RCP team will explain the "what, why, and how" of responsible contracting, how companies often get their contracts wrong, and how adopting RCP's tools and principles can support better outcomes for people and planet, as well as closer alignment with new due diligence legislation and trade sanctions regimes.
What will you learn? At the end of the webinar, participants will understand:

• Why contracts matter for human rights and environmental (HRE) protection and why “traditional” contracts are often ineffective for upholding HRE standards
• The core principles or the 3 “Rs” of responsible contracting
• What recent due diligence legislation requires companies to do with respect to their contracts and purchasing practices
• RCP’s tools and how they work

Who should attend this webinar?
This webinar offers valuable insights for professionals working within or with companies who are interested in learning about how commercial contracts can be improved to be more effective for protecting people and the planet and for achieving closer alignment with new legislation.
Webinar Date+Time:
March 21, 2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Speakers:

• Sarah Dadush - Responsible Contracting Project & Rutgers Law School, New York City, NY Chavi Keeney Nana - Responsible Contracting Project & University of Michigan School of Law, Ann Arbor, MI
  

By:
Washington State Bar Association; Developed in partnership with the WSBA World Peace Through Law Section and the WSBA Business Law Section.

Credits:

• Washington State: 2.00 Law & Legal Procedure
• Other States: Certificate of attendance provided upon request.

Cost:
Free.

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May 20: Cyber Law and Cybersecurity Insurance 101

With data breaches and security incidents happening daily, it is not a matter of IF you will experience a cybersecurity incident, but WHEN. Cybersecurity threats are growing in scale and complexity and virtually every company in all industries face growing cyber risks. 

As cybersecurity laws and regulations unfold and consumer lawsuits become the norm, cybersecurity remains a top concern for businesses, including the C-suite. Although there is no substitute for strong cybersecurity management, businesses often look to cybersecurity insurance policies as the last line of defense. However, cyber policies are complex, often confusing, and the cyber insurance landscape is still evolving. 

This 60-minute seminar will provide an update on the current state of Cyber Law, including data breaches and privacy issues; current litigation; cybersecurity laws and regulations; cybersecurity insurance coverage with practical tips on key issues and risks to consider when purchasing a cybersecurity policy; recent trends; and available cyber resources.
Title:
Cyber Law and Cybersecurity Insurance 101
Webinar Dates And Times:
May 20, 2025
12:45pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time
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Speakers:
Robin McManigal, Jen Stringfield
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, 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 19: Generative AI in the Courtroom: The Legal Battles & Ethical Dilemmas Shaping Its Future

Title:
Generative AI in the Courtroom: The Legal Battles & Ethical Dilemmas Shaping Its Future

Description:

Generative AI is revolutionizing industries, including the legal profession, but its rapid adoption presents both ethical dilemmas and significant litigation risks. 

On one hand, lawyers must ensure compliance with professional responsibility rules when using AI in their practice. On the other, courts are increasingly grappling with AI-driven disputes, ranging from copyright infringement to AI-generated bias in hiring and healthcare. This webinar will examine both sides of the AI legal landscape—how to use generative AI responsibly while preparing for the litigation trends shaping its future.
Through this discussion, attendees will gain insights into how generative AI is creating both opportunities and liabilities and how legal professionals can mitigate risks while leveraging AI’s transformative potential.
Learning Objectives include:

• Ethical Use of Generative AI in Legal Practice
• Current and Emerging AI-Related Litigation Risks
• Best Practices for Risk Mitigation and Compliance

Who would benefit most from attending this program?

• Lawyers and Legal Professionals (including In-House Counsel, Law Firm Attorneys, Ethics Counsel, and Compliance Officers)
• Judges and Court Administrators
• Corporate Executives and General Counsel
• Risk Management and Compliance Officers
• Academics and Policy Makers
• Journalists Covering Law and Technology.

Webinar Date/Time:
March 19, 2025
1:00 PM EDT •12:00 PM CDT •11:00 AM MDT •10:00 AM PDT
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Credit:
Bloomberg Industry Group is an approved provider of CLE credits in all states. Individual programs are pre-approved in California, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas. All other requests for program approval are subject to state-specific approval. The approval process may take approximately four to six weeks in some states.
Speakers:

• Golriz Chrostowski Senior Legal Analyst, Bloomberg Law. Since joining Bloomberg Law, Golriz has focused her research on litigation arising from social media and artificial intelligence, writing several analysis pieces on ethical, discovery, and evidentiary issues arising from the technologies. Prior to joining Bloomberg Law, Golriz was a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Wilson Elser, where she worked on a wide variety of complex litigation matters for seven years. Before that, Golriz worked as a litigation associate at a boutique litigation firm in New York for five years. Golriz received her undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and her law degree from Suffolk University Law School in Boston.
• Jessiah Hulle is an associate attorney at Gentry Locke specializing in white-collar defense, investigations, litigation, and appeals. As a member of the firm’s Innovation Task Force, he publishes articles and presents CLEs on the intersection of generative AI with legal practice and ethics. His original research analyzing judicial orders on AI has been cited in a variety of local, national, and international publications, including Bloomberg Law. Before joining Gentry Locke, Jessiah graduated from Washington & Lee University School of Law and clerked for Judge Mary Grace O’Brien of the Court of Appeals of Virginia.
• Prof. Joshau A. T. Fairfield, William D. Bain Family Professor of Law Washington & Lee University School of Law,is an internationally recognized scholar in law and technology, specializing in digital property, electronic contracts, big data privacy, and virtual communities. His research explores the regulation of e-commerce, consumer protection in digital markets, and the legal applications of cryptocurrencies. His work regularly appears in leading law and technology journals, and his policy insights have been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, and the Financial Times.
  Before entering academia, Professor Fairfield was a technology entrepreneur and served as Director of Research and Development at Rosetta Stone. He has advised U.S. government agencies, including the White House Office of Technology and the Department of Homeland Security, on national security, privacy, and online safety. From 2009 to 2012, he provided privacy and civil liberties oversight for Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) initiatives. A Fulbright Scholar at the Max Planck Institute, he studied transatlantic privacy law in 2012-13. In 2013, he was elected to the American Law Institute for his contributions to law and technology.
• Moderator: Jason Wilson, Analysis Team Lead, Bloomberg Law.  Jason Wilson heads the litigation analysis team and contributes to Bloomberg Law's AI Project Team. His team specializes in general litigation, with a particular emphasis on antitrust, bankruptcy, intellectual property, and litigation finance. Prior to joining Bloomberg, he amassed over 25 years of experience leading content-producing teams for litigators and covering ethics in legal practice. He served as a vice president at a regional legal publishing company, acted as an editorial director at Thomson Reuters, and offered insights on legal technology, business, and ethics as an opinion and articles writer. 

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Bloomberg Law.

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March 19: Conflict Zone: Strategies for Ethically Avoiding Conflicts of Interest

Conflicts of interest continue to plague lawyers despite their best efforts to avoid them. Because conflicts can take many forms and develop during the course of representation, conflicts, without question, can be both difficult to identify and potentially even harder to address.

Join J. Calhoun Watson, attorney at Robinson Gray located in Columbia, South Carolina, and Kate Gould, Risk Management Attorney at Attorney Protective, as they discuss the Rules of Professional Conduct and analyze several potential conflict of interest scenarios. 

Our speakers will provide real-world examples to help you determine whether a conflict exists and what action you should take, as they offer best practices for handling conflicts.
Title:
Conflict Zone: Strategies for Ethically Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
Webinar Date+Time:
March 19, 2025 

12:00 PM CST
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Speakers:

• J. Calhoun Watson, J.D. 
• Kate Gould, J.D.

CLE Credit:
1 credit hour ethics in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming..
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Attorney Protective

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March 19: When the Wheels Come Off – How to Handle a Grievance or Ethics Complaint

Title:
When the Wheels Come Off – How to Handle a Grievance or Ethics Complaint 

Description:

This interactive webinar provides attorneys with effective strategies when handling ethical and professional complaints and grievances. Discover the best practices for grievance avoidance, including robust communication, proper client contracts, and billing practices. Participants will also learn how to navigate the attorney disciplinary system, craft professional responses, and resolve complaints with integrity. Equip your firm with the tools needed to preserve your reputation, maintain client trust, and support the ethical practice of law!
Date+Time:
March 19, 2025

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. Attorney at Law, Board Certified in Civil Trial and Appellate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization; LawPay’s Director of Education, Ethics, and State Compliance. Claude E. Ducloux is an attorney licensed in Texas, Colorado, and California who speaks nationally on legal ethics, law office management, and trial-related topics. In 2011, he won the highest statewide award from the State Bar of Texas for lifetime contribution to CLE and has been invited to speak in more than 500 programs since January 1, 2016. Claude has served as course director and creator of numerous CLE institutes and advanced courses. Mr. Ducloux has a long legacy of bar service, including being President of the Austin Bar Association, and serving as Chair of almost every major bar-related entity, as well as the Texas Bar Foundation. He is a board-certified civil trial and appellate attorney in Texas.
Credit:
Lawpay programs are typically eligible for 1 credit but their website does not at this time of writing list in which states.

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March 19: Lawyers Serving on a Nonprofit Board of Directors: What You Should Ask and What You Should Know

Title:
Lawyers Serving on a Nonprofit Board of Directors: What You Should Ask and What You Should Know
Description:
The nonprofit sector is facing challenging times ahead, and nonprofit organization need talented people like you in leadership roles. In this session, you’ll learn:
Where to find nonprofit board opportunities
The questions to ask before joining a board
The legal roles and responsibilities of a board member
How to navigate ethical issues while serving on a board of directors
The presentation will offer practical practice tips, as well as overarching legal principles.
Webinar Date+Time:
March 19, 2025

3:00pm-4:30pm ET
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By:
Dechert
Credit:
Applications for CLE credit are pending in NC and PA. You may be able to self-apply in other jurisdictions.

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