Law Firm Diversity - Elimination of Bias - On Demand

Implementing a Law Firm Diversity Program

Sponsored by Metropolitan Corporate Counsel and LexisNexis
LexisNexis is California MCLE pre-approved provider no. 2876

Diversity and inclusion initiatives are about providing development and leadership opportunities to everyone – regardless of gender, race, or creed. Many corporations have formal diversity statements and programs to support these initiatives. Law departments are an area of increasing focus because it has been noted that they are generally more diverse than law firms within the legal industry.

This webinar outlines how Corporate law departments are in a unique position to ask for, support, and encourage diversity in the law firms they work with. Measurement of the current situation helps migrate to the desired situation – law firms and law departments hiring the best individual for the job, and clients hiring the best law firm for their work. Without measurement, we cannot manage to the results we seek.

Speakers:

Kris Satkunas - Director of Strategic Consulting, LexisNexis CounselLink

Dan Ruderman - Strategic Business Development Manager, LexisNexis CounselLink

Jenita J. Gillespie - Director of Legal Operations, Mercy Health

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit Elimination of Bias 

Online

On Demand - Expires August 1, 2019

https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1466996/E6F477654EE03DE322E32DCEE523A6B0?mode=login&email=cohee@coheelaw.com

Pro Bono Representation 2017 - Ethics - On Demand

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, challenging pro bono attorneys, 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 offering pro bono legal services. 

This program is designed to answer questions regarding the professional responsibility 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.

Speakers:

• Ethical Issues in Working With Pro Bono Clients
  Toby J. Rothschild
• How to Get Started with Pro Bono Service
  Toby J. Rothschild
• The Promise and Potential Pitfalls of Limited Scope Representation and Unbundled Legal Services
  Toby J. Rothschild
• Working Effectively with Clients who have Mental Disabilities and Challenging Behaviors
  Toby J. Rothschild

FREE!

CLE Credit: 1.00 unit Ethics

On Demand – CLE credit  Expiration Date: 11/02/19

For more information follow the link below:

https://www.pli.edu/Content/OnDemand/Ethical_Issues_in_Working_with_Pro_Bono_Clients/_/N-4nZ1z0zwpt?ID=332292

Ethical Considerations for Social Media - On Demand

eDiscovery and Ethical Considerations for Social Media

Sponsored by Driven, Inc.

Social media presents dynamic and complex challenges for even seasoned eDiscovery practitioners. Preservation and production difficulties abound, particularly with the proliferation of social messaging applications among consumers and businesses. Fold in ethical issues, together with the convoluted framework of the Stored Communications Act, and it becomes readily apparent why social media presents unique discovery challenges to counsel and clients. This program will analyze these issues and provide both practical and ethical insights on a particularly compelling discovery practice area.

Topics covered include: 

• A general overview of the different categories of social media now subject to discovery and the ethical pitfalls associated with obtaining that information
• Preservation and production standards and how they are affected by ethical considerations
• Recommendations for navigating the complexities of the Stored Communications Act

Speakers:

Ronni Solomon is a Partner in King & Spalding’s Atlanta office and head of the firm’s E-Discovery Practice.

Amy Sellars is an Assistant General Counsel for Walmart focused exclusively on discovery issues. 

Philip Favro brings over fifteen years of experience to his position as a consultant for Driven. 

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Online

On Demand - Expires June 14, 2018

For further information see:

http://www.driven-inc.com/ediscovery-and-ethical-considerations-for-social-media/

Substance Abuse & the Legal Profession – On Demand

Substance Abuse & the Legal Profession – On Demand

Sponsored by Lexvid

This program highlights the dangers of addiction in the legal profession, addressing topics such as the substantial prevalence of addiction in the legal profession, the science behind addiction, the different effect addiction can have between genders and personality types, and the often overlooked addictions of sex and gambling.

Speaker:

Before establishing her solo practice, Attorney Carol M. Langford was a partner with the California law firm of Carroll, Burdick & McDonough, where her main focus was as a litigator and ethics advisor. Today she teaches ethics as part of two adjunct professorships at the University of San Francisco School of Law and the University of California Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law. 

FREE!

One CLE unit - Prevention of Substance Abuse

Note:  Although most of the material regarding the class states that the CLE credit is for Ethics, the class is clearly for Prevention of Substance Abuse.  I have taken the course myself and the certificate I received is for Prevention of Substance Abuse credit.

On Demand

For more information follow the link below:

 http://www.lexvid.com/clevideos/view/9

Ethical Considerations for Social Media - Ethics - On Demand

eDiscovery and Ethical Considerations for Social Media

Sponsored by Driven, Inc.

This webinar was originally broadcast on June 14, 2017 and CLE credit was offered for California attorneys.

Social media presents dynamic and complex challenges for even seasoned eDiscovery practitioners. Preservation and production difficulties abound, particularly with the proliferation of social messaging applications among consumers and businesses. Fold in ethical issues, together with the convoluted framework of the Stored Communications Act, and it becomes readily apparent why social media presents unique discovery challenges to counsel and clients. This program will analyze these issues and provide both practical and ethical insights on a particularly compelling discovery practice area.

Topics covered will include:

• A general overview of the different categories of social media now subject to discovery and the ethical pitfalls associated with obtaining that information
• Preservation and production standards and how they are affected by ethical considerations
• Recommendations for navigating the complexities of the Stored Communications Act

Speakers:

Amy Sellars - Assistant General Counsel, Walmart

Ronni Solomon -Partner, King & Spalding’s Atlanta office

Philip Favro, Consultant - Driven Inc.

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit Ethics

Online

On Demand

For further information see:

http://www.driven-inc.com/ediscovery-and-ethical-considerations-for-social-media/

10 Biggest Mistakes in Legal Video Marketing - Ethics - On Demand

10 Biggest Mistakes in Legal Video Marketing

Sponsored by Avvo Lawyernomics

Creating video content for your legal practice is a great communication, branding, and marketing strategy. In fact, video is one of the most effective ways to reach and engage prospective clients. After all, your video is a reflection of your practice and personal brand, especially in the eyes of potential new clients.

In this webinar, Michael Mogill, President of Crisp Video Group, will discuss video’s power as a marketing tool when done well and implemented correctly. However, more often than not, videos that are produced for legal practices are done so poorly that they end up causing more harm than good. In this webinar you will learn about the 10 biggest mistakes in legal video marketing, as well as ways to avoid them.

Attorney’s who attend this webinar will learn:
– Legal video best practices
– Legal video marketing mistakes to avoid
– How to create engaging video content that attracts and converts new clients/cases

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit Ethics

Online

On Demand

For further information see:

https://tinyurl.com/y866f2t5

or

http://lawyernomics.avvo.com/webinars/10-biggest-mistakes-in-legal-video-marketing?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=webinar&utm_campaign=lrc_newsletter_pro

ABA Rule About Harassment and Discrimination - Ethics - On Demand

New ABA Model Rule of Professional Conduct against Harassment and Discrimination: Understanding the Rule in Detail

Sponsored by Practising Law Institute

Item #202452

Taken from the briefing New ABA Model Rule of Professional Conduct against Harassment and Discrimination:  Understanding the Rule in Detail recorded December, 2016 in New York.

After many years of discussion, the ABA recently amended the Model Rules of Professional Conduct to add 8.4(g), a provision that is termed the anti-harassment and anti-discrimination provision. Twenty five states have a version of the anti-discrimination provision in its rules. 

This webinar will:

• Consider the history of Rule 8.4 (g);
• Consider the Rule’s various provisions; and
• Consider state variations.

Speaker:  

Ellen C. Yaroshefsky -  Howard Lichtenstein Professor of Legal Ethics and Director of the Monroe H. Freedman Institute for the Study of Legal Ethics at The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University

FREE!

CLE Credit: 1.00 unit Ethics

Online

On Demand - Expiration Date: 12/12/18
Total Credits:  1.00

Ethics:  1.00

For additional information:

https://www.pli.edu/Content/OnDemand/New_ABA_Model_Rule_of_Professional_Conduct/_/N-4nZ1z10i3r?ID=306531