Wednesday, May 27, 2026

May 27: Defects, Damages & Defenses: Mastering Product Liability Claims


Description:
This complimentary CLE webinar provides a focused overview of product liability litigation, with an emphasis on identifying defects, assessing damages, and developing effective defense strategies. The program explores how attorneys evaluate product design, warnings, manufacturing issues, and causation theories while preparing claims or defending manufacturers and distributors.

Speakers will address emerging trends in product liability cases, practical considerations for case management, and the evolving standards that shape expert testimony and evidentiary challenges. The session also highlights strategies for coordinating discovery, analyzing complex fact patterns, and navigating multi‑party litigation environments.

Date+Time:
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
1 PM ET / 12 PM CT / 11 AM MT / 10 AM PT
Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!

Speakers:
  • Moderator: Craig A. Roeb, Esq., Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney
  • E. Jennie Barkinskaya, Esq., Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney
  • Christine E. Coverdale, Esq., Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney
  • David A. Napper, Esq., Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney
  • Additional Speaker Coming Soon
CLE Credit:
1 credit hour in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania; Approval Pending: Texas. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, you may be able to self-apply for credit, depending on your state.


Tuesday, May 26, 2026

June 30: Legal Lunchbox Series: Financial Expert Essentials

Description:
This seminar examines how legal teams can identify, evaluate, and effectively work with financial expert witnesses throughout litigation. Topics include expert selection criteria, background investigations, the distinction between academic and practitioner experts, early retention strategies, and best practices for expert report development. The presentation also highlights the broad applications and value of financial experts in damages analyses, fraud investigations, valuations, securities matters, and other complex disputes.
Date And Time:
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
11:55 AM–1:30 PM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!
Speakers:
  • Hanna T. Harrison – Washington New Members Committee (WMNC), Spokane, WA (Chair & Moderator).
  • Jorge A. Amador, Esq., CPA, CFF – Axia Advisors, LLC, Stamford, CT (Faculty).
By:
Washington State Bar Association (WSBA).
Credits:
Washington State: 1.50 Law & Legal Procedure
Other States: A Certificate of Attendance can be provided on your request.
Cost:
Free to all members of the Washington State Bar Association.

Monday, May 25, 2026

August 25: Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals

Description:

This seminar will equip legal professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively use LLMs in their practice, enhancing their ability to leverage AI technology in a legal context. 

The emphasis will be on the following: 

  • Foundational understanding of how Large Language Models operate and the key technical mechanisms that influence their behavior. 
  • Common prompting mistakes and learn strategies to avoid them in legal practice.
  • Benefits and potential applications of generative AI in legal tasks to enhance efficiency and accuracy. 
  • Appropriate LLMs for legal tasks including assessing factors such as privacy, security, training data, and understand the distinction between legal and general-use LLMs. 
  • The 5 Ps of Prompting—Prime, Persona, Prompt, Product, and Polish—to craft effective prompts for legal tasks.

Webinar Date+Time:

Thursday, August 25, 2026
11:45 am - 1 pm ET
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Speaker:

Celeste Pometto DiNicola, Esq.

Credit:

1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and Wisconsin; Approval Pending: Idaho. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.

By:

LexisNexis

June 25: “I Don’t Want to Make Trouble”: the Psychology Behind Sexual Harassment Complaints

Description:
Presented by an attorney and a psychotherapist, this program offers practical guidance on the legal and psychological barriers that often prevent sexual harassment complaints.

Topics include recognizing clients’ emotional challenges, effectively developing sensitive facts, understanding when to recommend psychological support, and communicating these issues clearly and effectively.

Title:
“I Don’t Want to Make Trouble”: the Psychology Behind Sexual Harassment Complaints

Date And Time:
Thursday, June 25, 2026
1–2 PM ET | 12–1 PM CT | 11 AM–12 PM MT | 10–11 AM PT
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Speakers:
  • Lindy Korn-Myers, Esq..
  • Dr. Eileen Trigoboff.
Credit:
1 credit hour in New York (Skills Credit).
You may be able to self-apply in other states.

By:
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

Sunday, May 24, 2026

September 24: Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals

Description:

This seminar will equip legal professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively use LLMs in their practice, enhancing their ability to leverage AI technology in a legal context. 

The emphasis will be on the following: 

  • Foundational understanding of how Large Language Models operate and the key technical mechanisms that influence their behavior. 
  • Common prompting mistakes and learn strategies to avoid them in legal practice.
  • Benefits and potential applications of generative AI in legal tasks to enhance efficiency and accuracy. 
  • Appropriate LLMs for legal tasks including assessing factors such as privacy, security, training data, and understand the distinction between legal and general-use LLMs. 
  • The 5 Ps of Prompting—Prime, Persona, Prompt, Product, and Polish—to craft effective prompts for legal tasks.

Webinar Date+Time:

Thursday, September 24, 2026
11:45 am - 1 pm ET
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!

Speaker:

Celeste Pometto DiNicola, Esq.

Credit:

1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and Wisconsin; Approval Pending: Idaho. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.

By:

LexisNexis

Saturday, May 23, 2026

July 23: Navigating Ethical Waters in Modern Legal Practice: The Use of Open Web and Generative AI for Legal Research

Description: LexisNexis logo 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.

Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, July 23, 2026
2:45–4 PM ET | 1:45–3 PM CT | 12:45–2 PM MT | 11:45 AM–1 PM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speaker:
Angela Chmielewski .

Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. You may be able to self‑apply for credit in some other states.

By:
LexisNexis

July 23: AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI

Description:

Generative AI is reshaping legal drafting—accelerating first drafts of contracts, pleadings, legal arguments, deposition questions, memos, client letters, emails, and clauses. This CLE shows practitioners how to use generative AI to move from a blank page to a high-quality first draft faster, with a practical ethics segment on competence with technology, confidentiality, supervision, and compliance with evolving court expectations.

You will see exemplar prompts and iterations, including responsive drafting from uploaded documents, and learn how to verify authorities and reduce risk with citation validation. Participants leave with a deeper understanding of prompt strategy, an iteration playbook, and a defensible workflow to deploy AI drafting safely in everyday practice—drafting and refining legal documents with structured prompts, using upload-based responsive drafting, applying an ethics-first checklist mapping Model Rules 1.1, 1.6, 5.3, and 3.3, recognizing hallucinations and misattributions, and tracking court standing orders and evolving AI-use rules.

Webinar Date+Time:

Thursday, July 23, 2026
11:45am - 1:00pm ET

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Speaker:

Jen Stringfield, Esq.

Credit:

1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.

By:

LexisNexis

June 23: Trust, But Verify: Ethical AI Use in Legal Practice

Description:
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the practice of law—but attorneys remain responsible for the accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity of their work.

This practical program explores the ethical and competence obligations surrounding AI and other emerging technologies, offering real-world guidance on supervision, verification, client communication, and risk management.

Attendees will leave with practical frameworks for making informed, defensible decisions about when—and how—to use AI in legal practice.

Title:
Trust, But Verify: Ethical AI Use in Legal Practice

Date And Time:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
1–2 PM ET | 12–1 PM CT | 11 AM–12 PM MT | 10–11 AM PT

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Speaker:
Joe Stephens, Esq.

Credit:
1 credit hour in New York (Ethics & Professionalism Credit).
You may be able to self-apply in other states.

By:
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

Friday, May 22, 2026

June 22: Comparing Global Privacy Laws

Description:
The GDPR and U.S. law are the usual focus of privacy CLEs, but what is going on in the rest of the world? Through a comparative lens, our panelists will discuss privacy laws from their countries of origin including India, Nigeria, Canada, and Colombia.
Date And Time:
Monday, June 22, 2026
Noon–1:30 PM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!
Speakers:
  • Esther Arokun – Schlemlein Fick & Franklin, PLLC, Seattle, WA.
  • Angie Castaneda – Jaime Barron PC, Seattle, WA.
  • Tanveer Kaur – Recent LLM Graduate, Seattle, WA.
  • Nishi Malik – City of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.
  • Olivia Holder – Bracker & Holder LLC, Seattle, WA (Moderator).
By:
Washington State Bar Association (WSBA); Developed in partnership with the WSBA International Practice Section and WSBA Business Law Section

Credits:
Washington State: 1.50 Other
Other States: Certificate of attendance provided upon request.
Cost:
Free.

Thursday, May 21, 2026

May 21: Piercing The Corporate Veil: Prevention & Litigation

Description:

This is a CLE webinar for corporate and business law practitioners who advise on shareholder liability, corporate structure, and litigation risk. This course provides a practical overview of the law governing shareholder liability for corporate debt in key jurisdictions and offers strategies to protect corporate clients or assess exposure in veil‑piercing disputes.

The program compares common veil‑piercing tests used across the United States and explains how courts apply them in both contract and tort matters. It also explores important variations on traditional veil‑piercing theories and shows how to research and apply leading authorities and practice tools.

In this corporate veil CLE, you will:

  • Review the core doctrines governing shareholder liability for corporate debt in major jurisdictions.
  • Compare several common articulations of veil‑piercing analysis used by courts nationwide.
  • Examine variations such as reverse veil‑piercing and horizontal veil‑piercing and when they may apply.
  • Understand differences in veil‑piercing standards between contract and tort cases.
  • Learn how to use research tools and resources to identify best practices to protect a corporate client or evaluate a client’s or opposing party’s veil‑piercing exposure.
Webinar Date+Time:

Friday, May 21, 2026
2:45pm - 4:00pm ET

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Speaker:

Tracy Duplantier, Esq.

Credit:

60 Minutes CLE Instruction
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Vermont, Virginia and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.

By:

LexisNexis