February 12: Soft Skills For Legal Professionals: How to Protect Your Firm's Reputation

Even the best lawyers can run into trouble—not because they don’t know the law, but because of missteps in communication, judgment, or professionalism.
A missed detail, a poorly handled client conversation, or an avoidable conflict can lead to complaints, lost trust, or reputational damage.
This CLE webinar will walk you through how to use soft skills to navigate the day-to-day challenges of modern legal practice.
Join the session to:

• Understand how communication, professionalism, and ethical awareness connect to the Rules of Professional Conduct (1.1, 1.4, 8.4).
• Review real cases showing the consequences of lapses in professionalism, bias, or client communication.
• Learn how to apply practical strategies to build credibility, collaborate effectively, resolve conflicts respectfully.

Title:
Soft Skills For Legal Professionals: How to Protect Your Firm's Reputation
Date+Time:
Thursday, February 12, 2026
9 AM PT | 10 AM MT | 11 AM CT | 12 PM ET
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Credit:
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.
Speaker:
Cari L. Sheehan serves as the firm’s Assistant General Counsel of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. In this role, she advises firm attorneys with respect to ethics compliance, risk prevention, and conflicts of interest. In addition, she assists in the review and negotiation of outside counsel guidelines, conflict waivers and engagement letters, and other items with ethical implications. She also assists in providing ethical training and education within the firm to its attorneys and staff.
Sponsor:
Clio

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February 10: Lessons from Hungary: Academic Freedom and Democracy

Join the Human Rights Center for a conversation with guest expert Eszter Kirs, who will speak about academic freedom and democracy, drawing from experiences and examples from Hungary. 

Her talk will explore how academic autonomy has been challenged in Hungary’s electoral autocracy, the transformation of universities into politically influenced private institutions, and how student protest movements—such as FreeSZFE—have served as indicators of civil society’s resilience in the face of autocratization.
Title:
Lessons from Hungary: Academic Freedom and Democracy
Date + Time:
February 10, 2026
12:15–1:15 PM CT
Walter F. Mondale Hall
University of Minnesota Law School
229 19th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55455
External attendees are invited to join us via Zoom. Please register to attend via Zoom.
Speakers:
Eszter Kirs, Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, Corvinus University of Budapest
About the Speaker:
Eszter Kirs is an associate professor at the Corvinus University of Budapest whose research focuses on protest movements and human rights in illiberal political systems. She has lectured widely on international law and human rights and previously served as a legal officer with the Hungarian Helsinki Committee. Her professional background includes work with a defense team at the ICTY, a Fulbright visiting researcher position at Columbia Law School, and a visiting lectureship at the University of Minnesota Law School. She is the author of two monographs and numerous academic papers on transitional justice, international criminal law, and human rights, including recent publications on youth resistance movements and civil society in Hungary.
Credit:
Minnesota: 1.0 standard CLE credit will be requested.
You may be able to self‑apply for credit in other jurisdictions.
By:
University of Minnesota Law School Human Rights Center

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January 9: ICE, ICE… Maybe? A Courthouse Survival Guide for Immigrant Clients

Description:
Immigration enforcement and policy continue to shift rapidly. This program will provide a practical overview of the most significant immigration law and policy developments shaping legal practice since January 2025, to equip practitioners outside the immigration field with the knowledge to spot issues, mitigate risks, and better advise clients in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.
Title:
ICE, ICE… Maybe? A Courthouse Survival Guide for Immigrant Clients
Date And Time:
Friday, January 9, 2026
1 PM – 2 PM ET | 12 PM – 1 PM CT | 11 AM – 12 PM MT | 10 AM – 11 AM PT
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Catherine Gonzalez, Esq.
Credit:
New York: 1 Professional Practice Credit. Other Jurisdictions: Check with your credit-granting authority; you may be able to self-apply for credit.
By:
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

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May 6: Win Before You Walk In: Mastering Pre‑Trial Tactics – Part 5: Motion Practice to Move Your Case

Description:
Join us for part five of this five‑part series on the skills you need to win your case before you even step into the courtroom. Andrew Smiley will discuss everything you need to know about motion practice to move your case.
Title:
Win Before You Walk In: Mastering Pre‑Trial Tactics – Part 5: Motion Practice to Move Your Case
Date And Time:
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
1 PM ET | 12 PM CT | 11 AM MT | 10 AM PT
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Speaker:
Andrew Smiley, Esq.
Credit:
New York: 1 Skills Credit. Masters Program Eligible – General. Suitable for Experienced Attorneys.
Other Jurisdictions: Check with your credit‑granting authority; you may be able to self‑apply for credit.
By:
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

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February 12: Shift Happens: Surviving the Law Profession

Title:
Shift Happens: Surviving the Law Profession
Description:
The billable hour, adrenaline-driven work environments, empathy fatigue, and a “badge of honor” culture pervasive in law firms and among the judiciary have contributed to increasing rates of burnout and unhealthy coping behaviors within the legal profession. Research published by the American Bar Association demonstrates that elevated levels of stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, and isolation continue to impact attorneys and judges nationwide.
This seminar examines true wellness and explores the science behind well-being. It invites participants to consider the shift needed—from a culture that rewards overwork and constant urgency to one that supports sustainable wellness, resilience, and healthy professional habits. Drawing on the experience and perspectives of Melissa Byers, Executive Director of the St. Petersburg Bar Association, and Sy Sommer of LEAP Legal Software, attendees will learn how to navigate this cultural and behavioral shift while managing the daily challenges of their legal careers.
Date and Time:
Thursday, February 12, 2026
12 PM ET / 11 AM CT / 10 AM MT / 9 AM PT
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speakers:

• Melissa Byers, Executive Director, St. Petersburg Bar Association
• Sy Sommer, Director of Product Enablement, LEAP Legal Software

CLE Credit:
This program is eligible for 1 hour(s) of CLE credit in 60-minute states, and 1.2 hour(s) of CLE credit in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules.
LEAP will seek MCLE accreditation in CA, CT, FL, IL, NJ, NY, PA, and RI. Additional states may be requested upon completion of the course.
By:
LEAP Legal Software.

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June 4: ADUs and VRBOs: The Alphabet Soup of Neighborhood Living in 2026 and Beyond

Title:
ADUs and VRBOs: The Alphabet Soup of Neighborhood Living in 2026 and Beyond
Date & Time:
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Pacific Time
Noon – 1 PM

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Cost: $0

Credit:

• California: 1 Hour General MCLE Credit
• Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit

Speakers:

Jane Rheinheimer, Freddy Garmo, and Shaun Boss

Sponsor:

National Conflict Resolution Center

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January 7: Win Before You Walk In: Mastering Pre-Trial Tactics - Part 1: How to Settle Your Case Before Filing a Lawsuit

Description:
Join us for part one of this five part series on the skills you need to win your case before you even step into the courtroom. Andrew Smiley will discuss everything you need to know about settling your case before you file a lawsuit.
Title:
Win Before You Walk In: Mastering Pre-Trial Tactics
Part 1: How to Settle Your Case Before Filing a Lawsuit
Date And Time:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Andrew Smiley, Esq.
Credit:
New York: 1 Skills Credit . Other Jurisdictions: Check with your credit-granting authority; you may be able to self-apply for credit.
By:
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

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April 2: Expanding Access through Digital Accessibility in Minnesota's State Courts

The ability to access justice is a fundamental right. For individuals with disabilities, online systems and documents that are not digitally accessible are often a barrier to accessing that right in modern court systems.
The U.S. Department of Justice enacted regulations implementing the ADA governing the web accessibility of state and local governments. The Minnesota Judicial Branch is making changes to improve accessibility for all in compliance with these regulations.
This CLE will cover what digital accessibility is, what is new or different that you may expect to see when interacting with the courts, and how you can help eliminate these barriers by enhancing the accessibility of your own filings with some practical tips.
Title:
Expanding Access through Digital Accessibility in Minnesota's State Courts
Date/Time:
Thursday, April 2, 2026|
Noon – 1:00 pm
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Speaker:

• Suzanne Mateffy, Communication Analyst, Court Services Division, Minnesota State Court Administrator's Office
• Meridith J.O. Socha, Staff Attorney, Legal Counsel Division, State Court Administrator's Office

By:
Minnesota State Law Library Continuing Legal Education Programs

CLE Credit:

• Minnesota: One elimination of bias CLE credit will be applied for.
• Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit.

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April 2: Identifying Red Flags Before They Become Red Flags

Continuing Educational Services provides seminars geared towards the economy and real estate with a special focus on mortgage lending.
Title:
Identifying Red Flags Before They Become Red Flags
Date+Time of Webinar:
April 2, 2026
8:00 AM EST
7:00 AM CST
6:00 AM MST
5:00 AM PST
4:00 AM AKST
2 Hours
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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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January 15: AI and Its Place In Legal Practice

This program is presented to raise awareness of a growing ethical issue regarding the use of technology in the practice of law. For many, especially those of us licensed before the significant technology boom that occurred post-2000, the use and misuse of technology has exposed the disconnect between the availability of technology and the necessity of education of the proper use of it in our practices. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the more recent expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in all aspects of the practice of law.
This is not a primer in what AI programs are available, which ones may be better or worse for law offices, or how to use a particular AI product. The purpose is to drive home the necessity of each and every practitioner to become educated in the proper use of technology and the consequences of misusing it, with an emphasis on the proliferation of the use of AI.
The presenter anticipates that the participants in this program will offer their own experiences to illustrate this issue in real time.
Title:
AI and Its Place In Legal Practice
Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, January 15, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Attendance is Limited - Register Now!
Speaker:
Jonathan Arons, Esq. California Legal Ethics Attorney
By:
The Attorney Action Club is a network of San Francisco Bay Area lawyers who host monthly topical discussions on attorney work life balance and law practice management.
San Francisco Lawyers' Network is a San Francisco based lawyer networking group whose purpose is to increase a lawyer's exposure to their legal community by establishing and maintaining relationships, expanding professional resources and thereby enhancing revenue opportunities. 
Credit:
California: 1.0 Legal Ethics MCLE Credit; You may be able to self-apply for other jurisdictions.

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