The Future of Legal Technology - September 5, 2017

The Future of Legal Technology: Artificial Intelligence

Sponsored by DISCO and Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP

DISCO, a native cloud technology, has the advantage of massive GPU compute-on-demand to power the latest machine learning technologies and algorithms, such as Google’s Word2Vec and a series of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), to deliver higher levels of classification accuracy, faster than ever previously seen in the legal space.

“...DISCO AI is bringing deep learning to ediscovery, which I anticipate will dramatically improve the speed and accuracy of document analysis and minimize traditional review,” stated Gordon Calhoun, Partner and Chair of the Electronic Discovery, Information Management & Compliance Practice at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP. “Deep learning neural nets have the potential to take us beyond text data, allow us to better understand the evidentiary value of the cocoon of data that surrounds us and use the IoT as a virtual witness in the courtroom. I expect these advances will transform many other areas of the practice of law, as well.”

Speakers:

Frank Gilman, CIO, Lewis Brisbois

Gordon Calhoun - Partner, Lewis Brisbois

Alan Lockett - Head of Data Science, CS Disco

Free!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit General

Online

September 5, 2017, 9:00 am - 10:00 am PT

For further information see:

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8895912570103821315

Pro Bono Representation - 3 units Ethics - September 7, 2017

Ethical Issues in California Pro Bono Representation 2017 

Sponsored by the Practising Law Institute

While the ethical obligations of pro bono legal practice are no different than a commercial law practice, there are practical considerations regarding eligibility of clients, challenging clients, conflicts (similar in theory, different in practice settings), expectations on both sides, case management responsibility, and different delivery models, such as limited scope representation, that cause many professionals to hesitate to offer pro bono legal services. This program is designed to answer questions regarding the ethical obligations of pro bono legal service, encourage attorneys to engage in this professionally rewarding aspect of law practice, and remove ambiguities that are barriers to engaging in pro bono legal services.

What You Will LearnAttorneys knowledgeable about  professional responsibility and pro bono service, who work in legal services, law firms, private bar programs and in-house corporate law departments will discuss the application of the California Rules of Professional Conduct, the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, and, where relevant, the Proposed California Rules of Professional Conduct to pro bono legal service in different settings. The faculty will begin with the basics of pro bono, including the definition of “Pro Bono” for lawyers, why it is considered an important part of the profession, and ethical concerns unique to pro bono, as opposed to the commercial practice of law.

The faculty will also address emerging ethical issues in developing areas, such as pro bono clinics, incubators, pro bono in Federal courts, and the impact of technology in pro bono legal services.

Finally, the faculty will discuss hypothetical fact patterns to illustrate the application of the rules.

Chair:

Tiela Chalmers ~ Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel, Alameda County Bar Association and Volunteer Legal Services Corporation

Program Attorney:

Christina Thompson ~ Program Attorney, Practising Law Institute

FREE!

Total CLEs: 3.00 units Ethics

Online - Participatory
 
September 7, 2017, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm PT

For further information see:

http://www.pli.edu/Content/Seminar/Ethical_Issues_in_California_Pro_Bono_Representation/_/N-4kZ1z10lae?ID=299923

How to Handle a Data Breach or Cyber-Attack - September 12, 2017

How to Handle a Data Breach or Cyber-Attack

Sponsored by Pillsbury.    
Pillsbury is California MCLE provider no. 2791.

As is evident with the recent ransomware and cyber-attacks that have hit companies hard worldwide, it is more important than ever for companies to develop a comprehensive and appropriate cyber insurance policy, and to know what steps to take when an attack does occur.

Join Pillsbury for a three-part webinar series dedicated to helping companies plot a course through the ever-changing cyber insurance landscape. Each session will focus on discussing a specific aspect of cyber insurance which will help companies better understand it as a whole.

PART ONE: How to handle a data breach or cyber-attack

Speakers:

James P. Bobotek, Partner

Brian E. Finch, Partner

Peri N. Mahaley, Senior Counsel

Catherine D. Meyer, Senior Counsel

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit General

Online

 September 12, 2017, 9:00 am - 10:00 am PT

For further information see:

Tiny URL:

https://tinyurl.com/y8k9czeu

Original URL:

https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/14/1576/landing-pages/the-ins-and-outs-of-cyber-insurance-part-one.asp?sid=593e5544-a276-4b82-90c7-42c58305f17f

Advertising And Marketing On Social Media - September 13, 2017

Hot Topics In Advertising And Marketing On Social Media

Sponsored by Practical Law 

Every company wants to harness the tremendous power and reach of social media for their advertising and marketing efforts. But how companies and their counsel best utilize those capabilities and avoid potential risks?

Join Practical Law for a free 75-minute webinar in which Gonzalo Mon, partner at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, will discuss hot topics in using social media for advertising and marketing, moderated by Sharon Kohn, Senior Legal Editor, Practical Law Commercial Transactions.

Topics will include:

• Basic advertising law principles
• Employee engagement on social media
• Providing incentives for consumer reviews
• Best practices for dealing with influencers
• Running promotions on social media
• Real-time marketing

A short Q&A session will follow. 

Presenters:

• Gonzalo Mon, Partner, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
• Sharon Kohn, Senior Legal Editor, Practical Law Commercial Transactions (Moderator)Sharon joined Practical Law from Kraft Foods, where she was Chief Counsel, Marketing Services and Planters, focusing on marketing, advertising, and privacy law and commercial contracts. Previously, she was Marketing and Advertising Counsel at McDonald’s Corporation and Assistant General Counsel at Rand McNally & Company. Prior to that, she was an intellectual property associate at Kirkland & Ellis.

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Online

September 13, 2017  10:00 am - 11:15 am

For further information see:

http://abovethelaw.com/2017/08/complimentary-cle-hot-topics-in-advertising-and-marketing-on-social-media/

Lawyers and Lies - Ethics - September 14, 2017

Lawyers and Lies

Sponsored by Avvo Lawywrnomics

Most of us are taught that being honest is an unquestioned virtue – yet the law doesn’t necessarily see it that way. This course will explore the legal status of “required honesty,” before diving deep into a review of the various Rules of Professional Conduct relating to honesty, and how they play out depending on the relationship between attorney-speaker and subject.

Lawyers who attend this webinar will learn about:

• The relationship between First Amendment protected speech and professional speech regulation.
• How shifting cultural values shape what we define as a lie.
• Negotiation ethics and the difference between bargaining and lying.

FREE!

Total CLEs: 1.00 unit Ethics 

Online - Participatory
 
September 14, 2017, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PST

For further information see:

https://tinyurl.com/yc2yb4q7

or

http://lawyernomics.avvo.com/webinars/14974?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=webinar&utm_campaign=newsletter_pro

Risk Management Tips for Solo Practitioners - Ethics - September 14, 2017

Top Ten Risk Management Tips for Solo Practitioners

Sponsored by Attorney Protective

Risk management is an important topic for attorneys to consider. For solo practitioners, there are unique risks and needs to consider in the execution of risk management plans. How do solo practitioners ensure that they are properly protected while acting as both business leaders and attorneys? Join us for this one-hour webinar to hear insights and practical tips, especially for solo practitioners, from seasoned attorneys Erin McCartney, J.D., and Megan Zavieh, J.D.

Speakers:

Erin McCartney is the Managing Bankruptcy Attorney in the Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP Irvine office. She has over 8 years of experience representing clients in bankruptcy related matters. In 2007, she earned her Juris Doctor degree from Ave Maria School of Law in Ann Arbor, MI.  

Megan Zavieh is a state bar defense attorney and general ethics counselor from Atlanta, Georgia, admitted to practice in California, Georgia, New York and New Jersey. 

FREE!

Total CLEs: 1.00 unit Ethics

Online - Participatory
 
September 14, 2017, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

For further information see:

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/764474322530633217

Representing the Pro Bono Client - 3 units - September 20, 2017

Representing the Pro Bono Client: Advocacy Skills for Administrative Hearings 2017 

Sponsored by the Practising Law Institute

The need for pro bono assistance with administrative hearings has never been higher.  Clients who have been denied or are at risk of losing vital benefits, housing subsidies, or are facing school discipline have a right to an administrative hearing, but are often unrepresented in what can be a confusing and adversarial process.  Significant changes to key public benefits programs, including Social Security, General Assistance, CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal and In-Home Support Services have occurred in recent years imposing new complex rules.  On the unemployment insurance front, while the number of applications has overall declined, we have yet to see a reverse of the recession-based trend of employers challenging many unemployment insurance benefit applications.  Housing Authorities frequently seek to deny and revoke housing subsidies often due to tenuous allegations of criminal activity.  Meanwhile, low-wage workers are experiencing wage theft at unprecedented rates and relying on the Labor Commissioner more than ever before to recover their unpaid wages.  School discipline is a major driving force in the inequitable educational outcomes faced by low-income children and children of color, posing significant harm to students who are not adequately represented.

Legal aid services have also suffered funding problems and staffing cuts with reduced ability to meet the demand to represent clients in these cases.  Unfortunately, there are many individuals, who have been unlawfully deprived of critical benefits, are at risk of losing a housing subsidy, have not been paid according to basic wage and hour laws, and who are facing school discipline.  This vulnerable population cannot navigate the administrative hearing process on their own.  As a result, low-income families face hunger, homelessness, economic instability, and inadequate education.

This training is designed to help mitigate the crisis faced by low-income families everywhere by providing attorneys with a basic understanding of common issues and strategies in providing pro bono assistance with administrative hearings.  The program will focus on California law, but will also cover many topics such as due process and other rights that apply nationwide; therefore, advocates from other forums would benefit from the information and attending the program.

Co-Chairs:

Lauren Hansen ~ Staff Attorney, Public Interest Law Project

Carole Vigne ~ Senior Staff Attorney and Director, Wage Protection Program, Legal Aid at Work

Program Attorney:

Christina Thompson ~ Program Attorney, Practising Law Institute

FREE!

Total CLEs: 3.00 units General

Online - Participatory
 
September 20, 2017, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm PT

For further information see:

http://www.pli.edu/Content/Seminar/Representing_the_Pro_Bono_Client_Advocacy/_/N-4kZ1z10lab?ID=299934

The Emergence Of The “Copyright Troll” - September 21, 2017

The Emergence Of The “Copyright Troll”

Sponsored by Lewis Brisbois

How Insurers Can Aggressively Defend These Copyright Infringement Actions Covered Under Their Advertising Injury Policies

Speakers:

Esther Holm, Partner

Bryan Sugar, Partner

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit General

Online

 September 21, 2017, 9:00 am - 10:00 am PT

For further information see:

https://lewisbrisbois.formstack.com/forms/webinar_registration_survey

Cross-Border Information Governance - September 26, 2017

Cross-Border Information Governance: Setting Yourself Up for Compliance 

Sponsored by Bloomberg BNA; the Compliance, Governance and Oversight Council and IBM

With enforcement of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation commencing in less than a year, it is imperative that all businesses with cross-border operations develop sophisticated security systems to protect their data and remain compliant. 

Sign up for this webinar for a review of pertinent regulations and expert strategies for addressing risks.  This complimentary 60-minute webinar will cover:

• International data protection regulations and how they intersect
• The risks that arise when controlling and processing personal data
• Strategies for developing a unified information governance plan to protect your data during processing and transfers
• Tips for developing data security systems to ensure data protection during international transfers

Speakers:

Dr. Andreas Splittgerber, Partner, Reed Smith LLP
Dorota Kosela, CIPP/E, General Counsel, Braster S.A.
Cindy Compert, CIPT/CIPM, CTO Data Security & Privacy, IBM Security
Jimmy Koo, Senior Legal Editor, Bloomberg BNA (Moderator)

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Online

September 26, 2017 - 8:00 am - 9:00 am

For further information see:

https://tinyurl.com/yak3mm4u

or

https://www.bna.com/crossborder-information-governance-m73014461832/?utm_campaign=CP_SWEB_LEGAL_Cross%20Border%20Information%20Governance_EM%201_081617&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&elqTrackId=93fe95ab51504bc58203a3990a6fbaba&elq=7f91a1906fcc43da9cff703a46b023e4&elqaid=9250&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=7126

Eye on Bankruptcy - September 28, 2017

Eye on Bankruptcy

Sponsored by the American Bankruptcy Institute

Become informed on recent court decisions during this 60-minute episode as we explore recent cases.

The topic changes each month, including:

• WARN Act claims
• Structured dismissals
• Preference defenses
• Credit counseling

The usual host is ABI Resident Scholar Prof. Andrew B. Dawson (University of Miami School of Law).

Free!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit General

Participatory CLE credit is available to all ABI members in qualifying states who recorded the CLE codes that were available onscreen.  Otherwise the video may qualify as self-study.

Online

September 28, 2017, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

For further information see:

https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/8303736497151690243