Monday, December 30, 2024

CLE Marathon - Live in SF, SV, LA, SD - Jan. 7, 9, 22 and 24, 2025

2025 California CLE Marathon  

Sponsored by Pillsbury

Topics include:

  • Trump vs. California. All locations
  • Consumer Protection Hot Topics. All locations.
  • Antitrust Cartel Enforcement Trends and Issues for 2025. SF and SV.
  • Corporate Venture Capital:  An Introduction. SF and SV.
  • Contracting for AI Services. SF and SV.
  • Trump 2.0. SV, LA and SD.
  • Protecting Your Brand in the Digital Age. LA and SD.
  • Avoiding Nuclear Verdicts.  LA.
  • Subpoena Survival Guide. SD.
  • Unmasking Fraud: Navigating the False Claims Act. SD.
FREE!                                                               

In Person (addresses available at registration)
Total Credits:  Up to 7.00 units (approximately)  Exact schedules not yet available.

 Jan. 7, 2025 (SF); Jan. 9, 2025 (SV); Jan. 22, 2025 (LA); Jan. 24, 2025 (SD)

To RSVP, go tothe following links and enter your contact data:

For SV
https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/14/5603/landing-pages/2025-ca-cle---sv-blank.asp?sid=56638a04-385e-4784-9801-35604c73edfa

For SF
https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/14/5603/landing-pages/2025-ca-cle---sf-blank.asp?sid=56638a04-385e-4784-9801-35604c73edfa

For SD
https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/14/5603/landing-pages/2025-ca-cle---sd-blank.asp?sid=56638a04-385e-4784-9801-35604c73edfa

For LA
https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/14/5603/landing-pages/2025-ca-cle---la-blank.asp?sid=56638a04-385e-4784-9801-35604c73edfa

Civility in the Practice of Law - January 7, 2025

Can’t We All Just Get Along? Civility in the Practice of Law

Sponsored by Los Angeles Law Library

This program will address civility in the practice of law from the judicial perspective, considering questions such as: What do judges expect? Why is civility important? Why are personal attacks, insults, and taunts a poor strategy for advocacy? And what tools can judges use to deal with incivility? The program will also discuss standards for civility in the practice of law and how to deal with uncivil opposing counsel.

Speakers:

Judge Mark A. Juhas and Judge Robert B. Broadbelt

FREE!                                                            

Online
Tuesday, January 7, 2025; 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm PT
Total Credits:  1.00 unit Civility
To register, go to:

https://www.lalawlibrary.org/component/dtregister/?controller=event&task=options&Itemid=99999&eventId=4641


Lawyer Substance Abuse - Competence - January 7, 2025

Competent Legal Practice - Dealing with Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession

Sponsored by O'Melveny & Myers LLP

Sponsor will examine the multiple personal challenges to competent legal practice, incorporating the latest medical literature. This presentation will also identify resources available to help lawyers address substance abuse and other similar competence issues.

Speaker:

Dr. Houman Ehsan, a partner at O’Melveny and a licensed medical doctor

FREE!                                                            

Online
Tuesday, January 7, 2025; 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm PT
Total Credits:  1.00 unit Prevention & Detection Competence

To register, go to this link and replace my name:

https://omm.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f0sSaDIETFy6zPhy4VQMGg#/registration

Clients with Disabilities - Elimination of Bias - January 8, 2025

Readily Accessible Lawyering: Practical Tips and Tools for Representing Clients with Disabilities

Sponsored by Los Angeles Law Library

Learn in this presentation about "readily accessible lawyering," a set of strategies you can implement to make your practice accessible for a wide range of clients, regardless of whether you know a client has a disability. 

Speaker:

 Claudia Center, Legal Director, Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF)

FREE!                                                            

Online
Wednesday, January 8, 2025; 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm PT
Total Credits:  1.00 unit Elimination of Bias - implicit bias and the promotion of bias-reducing strategies

To register, go to:

https://www.lalawlibrary.org/component/dtregister/?controller=event&task=options&Itemid=99999&eventId=4648

In-House Counsel Obligations - 1.50 unit Ethics - January 9, 2025

Ethical Obligations of In-House Counsel

Sponsored by O'Melveny & Myers LLP

This presentation will address ethical rules governing in-house lawyers, including the importance of distinguishing between the company, as client, and its constituents, who are not clients, privilege considerations in various contexts, and the in-house lawyer’s obligations in the context of whistleblowing, internal investigations, and transactions.

Speaker:

Amy S. Park, a partner at O’Melveny 

FREE!                                                            

Online
Thursday, January 9, 2025; 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm PT
Total Credits:  1.50 unit Ethics

To register, go to this link and replace my name:

https://omm.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I2H8_pwAStKMAJpehLqT3A#/registration

Extractive and Generative AI - Technology - January 14, 2025

The Dawning of a New Era: Combining Extractive and Generative AI for New Possibilities

Sponsored by LexisNexis

This CLE will detail how AI can be harnessed in the legal industry, offering examples, resources, and tips. Additionally, the CLE will cover a lawyers ethical duty to use generative AI responsibly to ensure the information generative AI is accurate and reliable to ensure the best outcome for your clients. 

Speaker:

Karen Groseth

FREE! 

                                                              
Online
Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 7:15 am to 8:30 am PST
Total Credits:  1.00 unit Technology
To register, go to:

https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classInfo=Crs~686~65185

Your Company's AI Policy - Technology - January 21, 2025

Should Your Company Have an AI Policy?

Sponsored by O'Melveny & Myers LLP

In this upcoming webinar, our panelists will discuss the AI tools being used by lawyers and law departments, and the policies companies should consider having in place around the use of AI by their professionals.

Speakers:

Jonathan P. Schneller and Partner; Sergei Zaslavsky, Partner - O'Melveny & Myers LLP

FREE!                                                            

Online
Tuesday, January 21, 2025; 10:00 am to 11:00 am PT
Total Credits:  1.00 unit Technology

To register, go to this link and replace my name:

https://omm.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jAm2D5IFRrK2T115XdSNOg#/registration

Outsmarting Implicit Bias - January 23, 2025

Outsmarting Implicit Bias: How Bias Shows Up and Strategies to Counteract its Impact

Sponsored by National Conflict Resolution Center 

This seminar will review the science of implicit bias and strategies to counter the impact of bias in the workplace.

Speakers:

Laura Kass-Moreno and John Edwards

FREE! 

                                                              
Online
Thursday, January 23, 2025, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm PST
Total Credits:  1.00 unit Implicit Bias
To register, go to:

https://ncrconline.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_30TsPTCJRtGKWxmHLSyG5A#/registration

Supreme Court Queer Perspective - Bias - January 23, 2025

A Supreme Court Review from a Queer Perspective

Sponsored by O'Melveny & Myers LLP

This presentation puts a spin on a traditional Supreme Court review, with a focus on major legal developments at the Supreme Court, including those that impact matters of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) within the LGBTQ+ community. This program aims to further inclusiveness and equity among lawyers by anchoring and contextualizing the impact of recent decisions from the LGBTQ+ perspective, offering insight into specific areas of legal analysis and a discussion of key issues.

Speakers:

Jonathan Hacker, Partner and Dimitri D. Portnoi, Partner – O’Melveny & Myers

FREE!                                                            

Online
Thursday, January 23, 2025; 10:00 am to 11:00 am PT
Total Credits:  1.00 unit Recognition & Elimination of Bias

To register, go to this link and replace my name:

https://omm.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8BommUZCSMqRD7XAjlE8Ig#/registration

Cultural Humility - Competence - On Demand

Cultural Humility 

Sponsored by the Legal Aid Association of California

This workshop will introduce advocates to the basic tenets of cultural humility.

Speaker:

Jora Trang

FREE!                                                            

Online
On Demand - original broadcast March 28, 2023
Total Credits:  1.00 unit Competence - Prevention and Detection 

To register, go to:

https://www.laaconline.org/trainings/cultural-humility/

DEI in America - Elimination of Bias - On Demand

The State of DEI in America: Recent Cases & Developments

Sponsored by Pillsbury University

Recent trends regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Speakers:

Jean Kuei and Jeff Metzler

FREE!                                                            

Online
On Demand  - original broadcast is June 6, 2024
Total Credits:  1.00 unit Recognition and Elimination of Bias
To register, go to:

First, go to Pillsbury Connect at https://connect.pillsburylaw.com/, log in, then go to Pillsbury University.  Scroll down to this On Demand webinar.

URL is    https://gateway.on24.com/wcc/eh/3108643/lp/4653796/the-state-of-dei-in-america-recent-cases-developments  but it cannot be directly accessed without logging in

Clients with Challenging Behaviors - Bias - On Demand

Working Effectively with Clients with Challenging Behaviors

Sponsored by the Legal Aid Association of California

This training is designed for public interest attorneys who work with low-income clients, including clients with mental health disabilities, who may present with challenging behaviors.

Speaker:

Jo Bloomfield

FREE!                                                            

Online
On Demand
Total Credits:  1.00 unit Recognition and Elimination of Bias
To register, go to:

https://www.laaconline.org/trainings/working-effectively-with-clients-with-challenging-behaviors/

Caring for Clients and for Self - Competence - On Demand

Difficult Conversations in Legal Aid: Caring for Clients and Caring for Self

Sponsored by the Legal Aid Association of California

The following objectives will be highlighted in this webinar: (a) how to prepare to work with clients seeking legal aid, (b) tools for having difficult conversations, (c) personal and professional sustainability practices in legal aid. This session will cover the impact these issues can have on an attorney’s ability to perform legal services with competence.

Speaker:

Sylvia Gribbell, LCSW

FREE!                                                            

Online
On Demand - original broadcast January 23, 2024
Total Credits:  1.00 unit Competence - attorney wellness

To register, go to:

https://www.laaconline.org/trainings/difficult-conversations-in-legal-aid-caring-for-clients-and-caring-for-self/

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Build a Modern, Streamlined Law Practice - December 3, 2024

How to Build a Modern, Streamlined Law Practice

Sponsored by LEAP Legal Software 

Learn to build effective processes, manage them with data-driven insights, and create systems that make your firm lean and efficient. 

Speakers:

Jared Correia - CEO, Reed Cave Consulting

Sy Sommer - Enablement Director - LEAP

FREE! 
                                                              
Online
Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 9:00 am to 10:00 am PST
Total Credits:  1.00 unit
To register, go to:

https://leap.ce21.com/item/how-build-modern-streamlined-law-practice-665556#tabDescription

Conducting Research via Open Web - December 4, 2024

Ethical Concerns - Conducting Research via Open Web

Sponsored by LexisNexis 

This seminar will review the duty of technological competence under Rule 1.1.

Speakers:

Angela Chmielewski and Brittany Conklin Of LexisNexis

FREE! 
                                                              
Online
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 9:45 am to 11:00 am PST
Total Credits:  1.00 unit
To register, go to:

https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~64391&credit=1

Using Video Technology - December 6, 2024

Groundbreaking Video Technology: From Advanced Web Cams to Detecting Deepfakes  

Sponsored by Veritext 

From gathering video evidence, to creating clips for trial, this seession will explore the latest, cutting-edge video technology available.

Speaker:

Mike Murray of Veritext

FREE! 
                                                              
Online
Friday, December 6, 2024, 9:00 am to 10:00 am PST
Total Credits:  1.00 unit 
To register, go to:

https://www.veritext.com/groundbreaking-video-tech-advanced-webcams-to-deepfakes-12-6-24/

Data Security Ethics - December 6, 2024

Let's Get Technical: Data Security Ethics for Law Firms

Sponsored by Veritext 

This session will help you to keep up with technology advancements.

FREE! 

                                                              
Online
Friday, December 6, 2024, 10:30 am to 11:30 am PST
Total Credits:  1.00 unit (outline does not specifically state that this is Ethics CLE)
To register, go to:

https://www.veritext.com/data-security-ethics-for-law-firms-12-6-24/

Social Media Discovery and Ethics - December 6, 2024

Social Media – Discovery, Ethics, Evidence & Sanctions

Sponsored by Veritext 

Review the pervasive world of social media providing counsel with focused information on its integral presence in the practice of law from an ethical, discovery, evidentiary and practice perspective.

FREE! 

                                                              
Online
Friday, December 6, 2024, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm PST
Total Credits:  1.00 unit (does not specifically say this is Ethics CLE credit)
To register, go to:

https://www.veritext.com/social-media-discovery-ethics-evidence-sanctions-12-6-24/

AI & The Record - Ethics - December 6, 2024

AI & The Record: Balancing Artificial Intelligence Innovations, Best Practices, and Ethics in Legal Proceedings

Sponsored by Veritext 

In this seminar we will gain an overview of the role of AI in legal settings, how it’s shaping portions of the legal landscape and critical considerations for ethical usage and practice. 

FREE!                                                               

Online
Friday, December 6, 2024, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm PST
Total Credits:  1.00 unit Ethics
https://www.veritext.com/ai_and_the_record_12-6-24/

How to Automate Your Practice - December 10, 2024

Automate Your Practice: Tools and Techniques for the Modern Legal Professional

Sponsored by Smokeball 

This session will explore how to allign technology with your firm's processes.

Speaker:

Jordan Turk, Legal Technology Advisor of Smokeball

FREE! 
                                                              
Online
Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm PST
Total Credits:  1.00 unit 
To register, go to:

https://www.smokeball.com/webinars/automate-your-practice

Technology and the Legal Practitioner - December 11, 2024

Technology and the Legal Practitioner: Ethical Concerns & Best Practices

Sponsored by LexisNexis 

This session will explore the ethical obligations that arise from the integration of technology in legal practice.

Speaker:

Tracy Duplantier of LexisNexis

FREE! 
                                                              
Online
Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 11:45 am to 1:00 pm PST
Total Credits:  1.00 unit Ethics
To register, go to:

https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~64393&credit=1

Use of Your Expert Witness for Mediation - December 12, 2024

Maximizing the Use of Your Expert Witness to Prepare Your Case for Mediation

Sponsored by the National Conflict Resolution Center 

This session will explore using expert witnesses.

Speakers:

John M. Turner and Richard Heller of the National Conflict Resolution Center with guest speaker Bob Taylor

FREE! 
                                                              
Online
Thursday, December 12, 2024, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm PST
Total Credits:  1.00 unit 
To register, go to:

https://ncrconline.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iIN-J6_ZSsqK56mwJk0UzA#/registration

Artificial Intelligence Key Legal Issues - December 13, 2024

Artificial Intelligence Key Legal Issues

Sponsored by LexisNexis

This session will explore the legal issues regarding employing AI.

Speakers:

Celeste Pometto DiNicola and Kristen Baginski

FREE! 
                                                              
Online
Friday, December 13, 2024, 9:45 am to 11:00 am PST
Total Credits:  1.00 unit 
To register, go to:

https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~64958&credit=1

What Good Performance Looks Like - December 19, 2024

Expert Expectations: Avoiding Regrets by Defining What Good Performance Looks Like 

Sponsored by Pete Fowler Construction Consultants

A panel of experts in the areas of construction, litigation and insurance will discuss the qualities that good expert witnesses embody.

Speakers:

Don Gifford and Elgin Hakala of Pete Fowler Constuction and Kristen BaginskiJohn Toohey of Bremer, Whyte, Brown & O'Meara LLP

FREE! 
                                                              
Online
Thursday, December 19, 2024, 10:00 am to 11:00 am PST
Total Credits:  1.00 unit 
To register, go to:

https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4504108/20C09F639815EF995471BA88BDA39653

Monday, October 28, 2024

EU/UK Cybersecurity Developments - October 30, 2024

Key EU/UK Cybersecurity Developments: What Companies Doing Business in the EU/UK Need to Know

Sponsored by Pillsbury

Pillsbury partners Steven Farmer and Lee Rubin, and counsel Scott Morton, will discuss key EU/UK cybersecurity developments during this webinar. 

FREE! 
                                                              
Online
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 8:00 am to 9:00 am
Total Credits:  1.00 unit

To register, go to:

https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/en/news-and-insights/key-eu-uk-cybersecurity-developments.html

Law Practice Management in 2025 - 2 units - October 30, 2024

The Future of Law Practice Management and Game Plan 2025: Setting and Achieving Your Firm’s Goals

Sponsored by Infotrack

The ever-evolving landscape of law practice management has created multiple paradigm shifts that can't be undone. From changes in technology, work-life balance, marketing, delivering services and improving systems.  What changes will stick and which will we revert back to? This presentation will discuss best practices in creating the new normal at your law firm. This program will benefit anyone in management at a law firm, especially solos and small law practitioners.                                                    

Online
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 11:00 am to 1:30 pm
Total Credits:  2.00 units (estimate based on time)

To register, go to:

https://infotrack.registration.goldcast.io/events/a2d076c6-5775-44cc-a114-e210a4d9c05f?utm_campaign=Fall+CLE_announcement2&utm_source=blast&utm_medium=email

How to Stay Out of Trouble - Ethics - November 1, 2024

Tips on How to Stay Out of the Briar Patch

Sponsored by San Diego Paralegal Association

Attorney Amber Bevacqua will provide advice as to legal ethics, risk management and discipline defenses.                                     

Online
Friday, November 1, 2024, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Total Credits:  1.00 unit Ethics

To register, go to:

https://sdparalegals.org/meetinginfo.php

2024 Employer Summit - 5+ CLEs - November 6 and 7, 2024

Employer Summit 2024:  Critical Workplace Legal Updates

Sponsored by Cozen O'Connor

Two days of education to help employers navigate the dynamic legal landscape of the workplace, helping them stay ahead of critical issues including the impact of the presidential election, updates on harassment claims and worker classification issues, the emerging landscape of employee mobility, new drug testing policies, union activities, disability and religious accommodations, artificial intelligence, employee wellness, and ever-evolving state and local employment trends.

Online

Wednesday and Thursday, November 6 and 7, 2024, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm (Wed) or 1:30 pm (Thurs)
Total Credits:  5.00+ units (estimate based on time)

To register, go to:

https://www.cozen.com/events/2024/employer-summit-2024-critical-workplace-legal-updates

Right To Public Records Under the CPRA - November 7, 2024

Unlocking Transparency: Everyone's Right To Public Records Under The CPRA 

Sponsored by the Bernard E. Witkin Alameda County Law Library

Unlock the hidden power of the California Public Records Act ("CPRA"), a dynamic tool enshrined both in statute and our state's Constitution. This powerful resource is essential for litigators, journalists, change agents, and everyday citizens seeking transparency and accountability in a representative democracy. 

FREE!

Online

Thursday, November 7, 2024, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm 
Total Credits:  1.00 unit
To register, go to:

https://lawlibrary.acgov.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-11-07-Unlocking-Transparency-flyer.pdf

Property Appraisals - November 12, 2024

Be Careful What You Wish For: Expecting the Unexpected with Property Appraisals

Sponsored by Cozen O'Connor

This webinar will explore the complexities of property appraisals and highlight potential pitfalls throughout the process.

FREE!

Online

Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 8:30 am to 9:30 am 
Total Credits:  1.00 unit
To register, go to:

https://sites-cozen.vuturevx.com/307/5665/landing-pages/blank.asp?sid=27ab9d02-6686-461a-81d0-8d575c2cb4fe

Building Your Personal Brand - Ethics - November 13, 2024

Coloring Inside the Lines: Navigating Legal Ethics While Building Your Personal Brand

Sponsored Consilio LLC

This program will discuss this challenge and provide tips for how to safely develop your personal brand and leverage it to advance your legal career.

FREE!

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit Ethics

Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to  11:00 a.m. PT

For further information see:

https://consilio.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s6Zxq2v3T0y8XLY2AQD2jw?mkt_tok=OTEyLURDRi03MTQAAAGWWHmxC4TuKh79MeZLkd_KZyuEhMiOwbqM4gDgs-UDMY9ZrrdqWe4ulfFCciiSiaxqvu6hPWcGfaUF6W219rYPx0w1R9_ORWlFe-UnuxlGaQ#/registration

Nonimmigrant Visa Overview - November 15, 2024

Nonimmigrant Visa Categories: A Comprehensive Overview

Sponsored by LawPay

Explore the vast range of nonimmigrant visa categories under U.S. immigration law in this engaging and comprehensive overview. We'll cover visa types for business, tourism, study, work, humanitarian, and diplomatic purposes, outlining the eligibility requirements, permitted activities, duration, and renewal limits of each.        

FREE!

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit 

Wednesday, November 15, 2024, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT
, 2023 - 3:00 PM CT
For registration go to:

https://www.lawpay.com/solutions/education/nonimmigrant-visa-categories/

Workplace Social Media: What Could Go Wrong? - November 15, 2024

Social Media in the Workplace: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Sponsored by LexisNexis

With over 70% of U.S. adults on social media, workplace implications of social media activity present countless opportunities and pitfalls to employers.  This CLE uses real-world examples of employment-related social media activity that “went viral” and provides best practices to avoid legal exposure that can come quickly and unexpectedly.

Speakers:

Bobby Puri, Julie Webster-Matthews

FREE!

                                                                  
Online
Total Credits:  1.00 unit 

Friday, November 15, 2024,  9:45 am to 11:00 am  PT

For further information see:

https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classInfo=Crs~686~64388