Law firm strategies for successful Service of Process |
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm PT
Law firm strategies for successful Service of Process |
Data Security Ethics for Law Firms
Sponsored by Veritext
We no longer have the option to turn a blind eye towards technology. Regardless of how much we like or dislike frantically trying to keep up with the unrelenting pace of technology, we are under obligation to do so. This class will work to make this a manageable feat.
In this seminar we will review:
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No Hallucinations Here: GenAI, ChatGPT and the Transformative Impact on Litigation
Sponsored by McKinsey & Company and UnitedLex
No matter your industry or legal expertise, there’s one question dominating the conversation: how will Generative AI and ChatGPT shape and influence the way litigation is managed?
Join expert panelists from McKinsey & Company and UnitedLex for this webinar as they unpack the latest developments including:
How legal departments and law firms are identifying the right AI tools to litigate better, faster, and more efficiently
Case studies where AI impacted litigation strategy and examples of potential pitfalls from hallucinations to questions around privacy and ethics
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Leveraging Technology to Prepare Briefs with Greater Efficiency and Accuracy
Sponsored by LexisNexis
This course focuses on the importance of accuracy and efficiency in the review and preparation of briefs and motions. In particular, it stresses an attorney’s duty of competence under the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct which has been expanded to include a duty to learn, use, and continually update one’s knowledge of all law practice technology applications that can increase accuracy and efficiency in all tasks germane to an attorney’s particular practice. For attorney who are engaged in the drafting and review of legal memoranda, the revised Rule 1.1 Duty of Competence certainly includes an obligation to leverage technology to perform tasks like legal research, cite retrieval, cite-validation, quote-validation and creation of Tables of Authorities in the most accurate and efficient way possible. Thus, the course provides examples of currently available technology applications to assist with each of the aforementioned tasks.
Speaker:
Jacquelyn LaCorte, Esq. - Former intellectual property litigator with eight years experience at large law firms including O'Melveny & Myers and Kenyon & Kenyon.
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A Handy Primer on Drafting and Updating Employee Handbooks
Sponsored by LexisNexis
A properly drafted and updated employee handbook not only states the terms, conditions, and expectations of employment, but can also help employers defend against claims of discrimination, harassment, breach of contract, wrongful termination, and other employment law claims. Employers who conduct business in multiple jurisdictions and industries must be diligent in making sure that employment policies are compliant with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This webinar will give attendees a greater understanding of the purpose of an employee handbook, provide tips to effectively draft employee handbooks and best practices to monitor changes in the law which necessitate handbook revisions.
Speakers:
Bobby Puri, Julie Webster-Matthews
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Ethical Concerns - Conducting Research via Open Web
Sponsored by LexisNexis
In today’s world, Google™, Bing™ or some other engine is used to search the Open Web to find information – whether for personal or professional reasons. Should we, as legal professionals, be using the Open Web to conduct research? What are the risks? And does reliance on such resources – with respect to both investigative and legal research – place practitioners at risk of violating ethical canons such as Rule 1.1 of Competence. This fast-paced and revealing presentation uses real life examples to address the ethical concerns of conducting research via the Open Web.
Speaker:
Angela Chmielewski, Esq. - Subject Matter Advisor, Litigation
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An Introduction to Information Governance
Sponsored by Innovative Driven
The exponential proliferation of information has created legal risks, security threats, and logistical challenges for organizations. This program examines how the implementation of an information governance program or framework can support the organization’s control over its information assets, reduce its risks, liabilities, and expenses stemming from having too much ungoverned information.
Topics of discussion in this program include the following:
Speakers:
- Florence Yee, VP, Corporate Counsel, Enterprise Litigation Group - Sonya Judkins, CEDS, Manager, Legal Discovery/Compliance, T-Mobile- Eric P Mandel, Principal Consultant, Innovative Driven
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The Power Act: A Way to Make a Difference - Pro Bono Opportunities in Family Law
Sponsored by Alameda County Bar Association and US District Court Northern District of California
Please join the Northern District of California for its annual program about pro bono opportunities in the areas of domestic violence and family law and learn how you can make a difference. Pro bono domestic violence work not only allows you to make a dramatic difference in someone’s life with just a little time – it also offers the chance to develop important legal skills to advance your career.
Come hear Judge Tigar talk with Professor Mallika Kaur, an author, lawyer, teacher and organizer who directs the Sikh Family Center, a national community-based gender justice nonprofit, and teaches at Berkeley Law, where she also runs the DV Field Placement program. Following their discussion, you will hear from law firm and in-house lawyers, who will describe their satisfying and rewarding experiences volunteering to help victims of domestic violence.
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Location:
US District Court
Ceremonial Courtroom
19th Floor
450 Golden Gate Ave.
San Francisco
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Stay in Your Lane: The Ethics of Legal Marketing on the Information Superhighway
Sponsored by Attorney Protective
As lawyers continue to expand their online presence in their firm marketing or by simply making comments on social media, they must remain cognizant of the potential ethical risks. Ethical violations remain on the rise from lawyers' online activity. As many lawyers continue to work remotely, law firms and courts alike are faced with additional ethical challenges related to technological competence, client confidentiality, digital marketing, and social media usage. Join attorneys Erin McCartney and Megan Zavieh to discuss how not to run afoul of the ethics rules while practicing law in a digital world.
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