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- Attorney Wellness and Practice Excellence
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Attorney Wellness and Practice Excellence
This CLE explores the connection between attorney wellness and professional responsibility, highlighting how stress management, balance, and sustainable practice habits are essential for both personal health and excellence in client service. Participants will learn practical strategies to reduce burnout, strengthen decision-making, and build healthier professional routines. The program emphasizes how wellness directly impacts an attorney’s ability to meet their ethical obligations to clients, colleagues, and the profession, and how supportive systems within firms can reduce risks, enhance communication, and foster long-term success.
Learning Objectives
1. Recognize how well-being affects professional performance, including the ability to provide competent, reliable, and high-quality service.
2. Identify the warning signs of impairment—such as stress, fatigue, or substance use—that can compromise judgment and create ethical risks.
3. Apply practical wellness strategies such as mindfulness, time management, and peer support that strengthen focus, resilience, and client service.
4. Evaluate practice management systems (records, communication, and technology use) to reduce errors and avoid malpractice exposure.
5. Understand professional duties related to leadership and accountability, including creating a culture of wellness, addressing misconduct, and supporting colleagues.
Dieter Clauss is Vice President of Clauss & Co., Inc., where he leads the professional liability program for Lawyers Insurance Group. He specializes in advising law firms and attorneys on risk management, professional responsibility, and malpractice coverage, helping legal professionals safeguard their practices while meeting client and ethical obligations.Practice Areas: Attorney Wellness, Law Practice Management
Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | Delaware (DE) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Iowa (IA) | ITA (ITA) | Kansas (KS) | Kentucky (KY) | Louisiana (LA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Montana (MT) | Nebraska (NE) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New Mexico (NM) | New York (NY) | North Carolina (NC) | North Dakota (ND) | Ohio (OH) | Oklahoma (OK) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | Rhode Island (RI) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV) | Wyoming (WY)
Course Expiration: 11/30/2026Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB
1.00 credit hours
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Original Production Date: 12/08/2025
Run Time: 0:58:57 - Best Practices for Eyewitness Evidence
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Best Practices for Eyewitness Evidence
Eyewitness testimony is powerful—but not always reliable. Decades of research have shown that memory can be fallible, and mistaken identifications remain a leading cause of wrongful convictions. In this CLE, expert witness testimony expert Dr. Curt Carlson draws on empirical research and real-world cases to explain how and why eyewitnesses can get it wrong—and what legal professionals can do about it. Participants will explore the science of perception, memory, and bias, learn about common pitfalls in police lineups, and review best practices that align with current psychological evidence. This session will help attorneys better evaluate the reliability of eyewitness testimony and improve how such evidence is addressed in investigations and at trial. Learning Objectives:
1. Identify key psychological variables that affect the accuracy of eyewitness identification.
2. Analyze common procedural flaws in police lineups and interviews that contribute to false identifications.
3. Evaluate the probative value of eyewitness testimony using scientifically grounded criteria.
4. Apply best practices in case strategy when dealing with eyewitness evidence, whether prosecuting, defending, or presiding.
5. Advocate for or challenge the admissibility and weight of eyewitness evidence through effective use of expert testimony.
Curt Carlson, Ph.D., is a distinguished cognitive psychologist whose academic journey informs his work at the intersection of psychology and the legal system. Since joining East Texas?A&M, he has led research on eyewitness memory and lineup procedures, secured a $344K National Institute of Justice grant, and holds fellowships in the American Psychology–Law Society and Psychonomic Society.Practice Areas: Criminal Law, Litigation, Personal Injury
Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | Delaware (DE) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Idaho (ID) | Iowa (IA) | ITA (ITA) | Kansas (KS) | Kentucky (KY) | Louisiana (LA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Missouri (MO) | Montana (MT) | Nebraska (NE) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New Mexico (NM) | New York (NY) | North Carolina (NC) | North Dakota (ND) | Ohio (OH) | Oklahoma (OK) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | Rhode Island (RI) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
Course Expiration: 09/30/2026Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB
1.00 credit hours
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Original Production Date: 10/14/2025
Run Time: 0:55:57 - Decoding Digital Evidence: Digital Evidence 101 for Attorneys
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Decoding Digital Evidence: Digital Evidence 101 for Attorneys
The BTK killer operated for 25 years before being apprehended. His undoing was in 2005 when he sent a taunting floppy disk to a Wichita TV station. This allowed police to find metadata embedded in a deleted Microsoft Word document that was (unknown to Dennis Rader) still stored on the floppy disk & led police to uncover his identity at the church he worked at.
Twenty years later and the amount of electronic devices has exploded – and so has digital evidence – from Apple watches & cloud data to CPAPs & home security systems. But do you know where to look for it and how to analyze the digital evidence once you get it? Lars Daniel will explain why the field of digital forensics has become essential to attorneys because almost every civil & criminal case now hinges on data and digital evidence generated from electronic devices. Case examples presented: Distracted Driver Case (Cell Phone Forensics), Wearable Technology Forensics (Cyclist & Trucking Accident), Kidnapped!! (Apple Watch & iPhone evidence), Snapshot in time: User Actions, Video Forensics (Arson & Burglary), In-Vehicle Infotainment Forensics, Computer Forensics, Call Detail Records (CDRs): Arson, Lyft driver assault accusation and Audio Forensics (domestic violence & assault). Topics: structured data, semi-structured data, unstructured data, metadata, encrypted data, archival & backup data, system generated data, deleted data and the digital forensics method (Identification, Preservation & Acquisition, Examination & Analysis, Presentation & Reporting).
An expert, author and frequent speaker, Lars Daniel has attended over 300 hours of forensic training and has worked on over 500 cases involving murder, child pornography, terrorism, rape, kidnapping, intellectual property, fraud, wrongful death, employee wrongdoing & international e-discovery collections, among other case types.Specialty Areas: Criminal Law, Litigation
Practice Areas: Criminal Law, Litigation, Personal Injury, Technology
Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | Arkansas (AR) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | Delaware (DE) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Idaho (ID) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | ITA (ITA) | Kansas (KS) | Kentucky (KY) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Mississippi (MS) | Missouri (MO) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Carolina (NC) | North Dakota (ND) | Ohio (OH) | Oklahoma (OK) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | Puerto Rico (PR) | South Carolina (SC) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Utah (UT) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
Course Expiration: 06/30/2027Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB
2.25 credit hours | 2.25 Criminal Law | 1.00 Litigation
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Original Production Date: 02/21/2025
Run Time: 2:15:00 - Eliminating Bias in Your Law Office: Implicit Bias and Microaggressions
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Eliminating Bias in Your Law Office: Implicit Bias and Microaggressions
You're a good speaker for an immigrant. Where are you from really? You're so good at coding – especially since you are a woman. Microaggressions are subtle words and actions that express prejudice and highlight difference in regard to a marginalized and often legally-protected group.
Through a combination of real-world scenarios, interactive discussion and practical strategies, attorney Nicole Sorokolit Croddick will provide tools to identify and address microaggressions & unconscious bias, improve cultural competency and foster a more respectful, inclusive workplace. Attorneys will learn the difference between microassaults, microinsults & microinvalidations, understand their psychological & professional consequences, and explore how these behaviors can affect workplace morale, productivity & create legal risks. By the end of this program, attendees will be better equipped to recognize their own biases, respond to microaggressions thoughtfully, and contribute to a culture of dignity, professionalism, and fairness within their organizations. By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Define and differentiate between implicit bias, microaggressions and other forms of subtle discriminatory behavior.
• Identify common types of microaggressions — including microassaults, microinsults, and microinvalidations — and their legal and emotional impact in a professional setting.
• Understand the cumulative effects of microaggressions on mental health, employee engagement and organizational culture – particularly for individuals in marginalized or protected groups.
• Analyze real-world scenarios to evaluate whether a microaggression has occurred and determine the appropriate strategies for response or intervention.
• Apply proactive tools and communication frameworks to reduce bias, foster inclusion, and create a respectful, equitable environment within legal workplaces.
Nicole Sorokolit Croddick, Esq., is an attorney and experienced bilingual business training facilitator. As a consultant and compliance trainer on employment law issues, Nicole facilitates classes on sexual harassment and discrimination prevention; ethnic sensitivity; workplace ethics; lawful hiring; and employee disciplinary procedures and documentation mechanics.Specialty Areas: Legal Ethics
Practice Areas: Access to Justice, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias, Equity in Justice (NM), Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI), Equity, Inclusion and Mitigation of Implicit and Explicit Bias (WA), Ethics, Implicit Bias, Professional Conduct, Professionalism
Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | ITA (ITA) | Kansas (KS) | Louisiana (LA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New Mexico (NM) | New York (NY) | North Carolina (NC) | North Dakota (ND) | Ohio (OH) | Oklahoma (OK) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | Rhode Island (RI) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Utah (UT) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA)
Course Expiration: 01/31/2027Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Legal Ethics
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Original Production Date: 06/26/2025
Run Time: 1:00:00 - Going Viral: The Global Expansion of Mass Torts and Class Actions
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Going Viral: The Global Expansion of Mass Torts and Class Actions
Product liability, mass torts, and class action claims are no longer limited to the United States—they’ve gone global. With new claimant-friendly frameworks, such as the EU’s latest Product Liability Directive, and an increase in cross-border coordination among plaintiffs’ firms, multinational corporations are facing mounting exposure worldwide. This program explores the accelerating globalization of mass tort and product liability litigation, the key jurisdictions driving this trend, and the evolving strategies required to assess risk and mount effective defenses. Attendees will gain insight into recent global trends, emerging procedural developments, and practical tools for in-house counsel and their outside counsel to mitigate potential liability before it arises and successfully defend claims when they do.
Learning Objectives:
1. Recognize key global trends and statistical data highlighting the rapid expansion of product liability, mass tort, and class action litigation beyond the United States.
2. Identify new and emerging laws—such as the EU Product Liability Directive—and jurisdictions that have become increasingly hospitable to collective redress claims.
3. Evaluate potential cross-border litigation risks for manufacturers and other corporate defendants and implement proactive risk-mitigation measures.
4. Develop effective defense strategies for managing and resolving international product liability and mass tort claims, including jurisdictional, procedural, and coordination considerations.
5. Apply lessons from recent high-profile global cases to strengthen compliance, corporate governance, and litigation readiness programs. Chris Campbell is the Chair of DLA Piper's Product Liability and Mass Tort practice group, one of the world's largest and most acclaimed teams in product liability defense. A Harvard Law School graduate, Chris has 20 years of experience in mass tort, class action, and complex commercial litigation, including trials and appeals. He has served as global, national, and trial counsel for companies in life sciences, food and beverage, automotive, and insurance sectors.Specialty Areas: Civil Trial Law, Consumer Law, Personal Injury Trial Law
Practice Areas: Business Law, Litigation, Personal Injury
Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | Delaware (DE) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Iowa (IA) | ITA (ITA) | Kansas (KS) | Kentucky (KY) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Missouri (MO) | Montana (MT) | Nebraska (NE) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New Mexico (NM) | New York (NY) | North Carolina (NC) | North Dakota (ND) | Ohio (OH) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | Rhode Island (RI) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Utah (UT) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA)
Course Expiration: 12/31/2026Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Civil Trial Law | 1.00 Consumer Law | 1.00 Personal Injury Trial Law
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Original Production Date: 01/22/2026
Run Time: 1:00:19 - Mastering Reptile Tactics: How Plaintiff Attorneys Secure Larger Verdicts
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Mastering Reptile Tactics: How Plaintiff Attorneys Secure Larger Verdicts
Trial attorneys now increasingly rely on the “Reptile Theory” — a trial strategy designed to awaken jurors’ primal instincts for safety, fear and self-preservation. This technique has been credited with driving a sharp rise in “nuclear verdicts” awarded by juries over the last decade.
In this engaging and highly practical session, veteran trial attorney Kate Whitlock, Esq. explores how these Reptile tactics operate — and how defense counsel can effectively recognize, neutralize, and counter them at every stage of litigation. Kate will examine how juror anger, distrust of authority and media-driven narratives have reshaped the litigation landscape. She provides participants with actionable strategies for depositions, motions practice, voir dire, trial themes and closing arguments to defuse emotional manipulation and restore rational decision-making. Attorneys will leave this session with a deep understanding of the psychological and procedural underpinnings of Reptile Theory, how it manifests in pleadings and discovery and concrete techniques for minimizing exposure to runaway verdicts.
Participants will learn how to:
* Define Reptile Theory and explain its psychological roots in the triune brain model
* Identify hallmarks of Reptile tactics in pleadings, discovery, and witness examination
* Analyze case law restricting or sanctioning Reptile-style argumentation
* Develop motion and deposition strategies to protect witnesses and preserve appellate issues
* Reframe trial themes around reasonableness, personal responsibility, and fairness to neutralize fear-based appeals
Kate Whitlock has spent her career defending and counseling individuals and companies accused of not doing their jobs right. Primarily in professional liability, bad faith and sexual misconduct matters, Kate represents clients in many different fields – legal, insurance, accounting, real estate, education and more.Practice Areas: Litigation, Personal Injury
Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Idaho (ID) | Illinois (IL) | Iowa (IA) | ITA (ITA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Missouri (MO) | Nebraska (NE) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Dakota (ND) | Ohio (OH) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA)
Course Expiration: 01/31/2027Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB
1.00 credit hours
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Original Production Date: 10/29/2025
Run Time: 1:00:00 - Personal Injury Litigation for Rideshare and Delivery Drivers
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Personal Injury Litigation for Rideshare and Delivery Drivers
Ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft have fundamentally reshaped personal transportation – and has created novel legal challenges in accident litigation, liability allocation and insurance coverage. This program presented by attorney Zachary Pyers will provide attorneys with a comprehensive examination of the rapidly evolving legal issues surrounding ridesharing accidents.
Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the prevalence of ridesharing, applicable state & federal regulations, and the complex relationships between drivers, companies, and passengers. The course explores negligence claims against drivers, direct and vicarious liability theories against companies, insurance gaps during different ridesharing “periods,” and evolving defenses. The program also addresses high-profile litigation, settlements, and regulatory actions, while highlighting key ethical considerations for attorneys handling ridesharing cases. By combining practical litigation strategies, case law analysis and ethical pitfalls, this CLE equips attorneys to effectively represent plaintiffs or defendants in ridesharing accident cases while maintaining compliance with professional responsibility standards.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the regulatory frameworks governing ridesharing companies, including state-level insurance, licensing and driver requirements.
- Analyze the employment status of drivers and evaluate its impact on liability allocation between drivers and ridesharing companies.
- Assess the applicability of legal theories such as negligence, respondeat superior, joint enterprise liability, and negligent hiring/retention.
- Evaluate insurance coverage during the three distinct ridesharing periods and recognize common coverage gaps for drivers, passengers, and third parties.
- Examine case law involving ridesharing accident claims, arbitration agreements, and regulatory settlements (e.g., Doe v. Uber, Good v. Uber, Meyer v. Uber, Gunter Willim v. Uber).
- Apply ethical rules to ridesharing cases, including duties of competence in technology, confidentiality obligations, conflict of interest assessments, and restrictions on financial assistance.
- Advise clients on emerging ridesharing issues such as data privacy, safety features, and potential common carrier status.
Zachary B. Pyers focuses his practice on civil litigation – including complex and class action litigation, corporate and commercial litigation, professional liability, and catastrophic loss.Specialty Areas: Civil Trial Law, Personal Injury Trial Law
Practice Areas: Litigation, Personal Injury
Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Idaho (ID) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | ITA (ITA) | Kansas (KS) | Louisiana (LA) | Maine (ME) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Missouri (MO) | Nebraska (NE) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New Mexico (NM) | New York (NY) | North Carolina (NC) | North Dakota (ND) | Ohio (OH) | Oklahoma (OK) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Utah (UT) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA) | Wyoming (WY)
Course Expiration: 01/31/2027Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Civil Trial Law | 1.00 Personal Injury Trial Law
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Original Production Date: 09/17/2025
Run Time: 1:00:00 - Practical Steps to Avoid Conflicts of Interest
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Practical Steps to Avoid Conflicts of Interest
The ethical rules regarding conflicts of interest may appear deceptively simple. However, there are numerous situations that may arise where they can be very complicated or deceptive. Or there could be an exception to the conflicts rule or a way to work around it with a well-crafted consent.
In this CLE, ethics expert & Professor of Legal Ethics Cari Sheehan will provide practical guidance on specific ethical situations that arise in your daily practice. Cari will mainly discuss the ethical framework, practical steps to avoid conflicts of interest and specific scenarios where conflicts occur. The steps to conflicts of interest resolution discussed: (1) identifying if it’s a current, former or prospective client, (2) analyzing whether a conflict exists, (3) determining if the conflict is consentable, (4) obtaining informed consent, and (5) remedies if the conflict is not resolved. Specific issues presented: joint representation, the informed disclosure that is required, simultaneous representation in unrelated matters, the material limitation standard, prior work conflicts, informed consent, injunctive relief, disqualification, fee forfeiture, former clients, imputed conflicts, utilizing a firm-wide database and creating ethical walls/screens. Model Rules implicated: 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10 1.11 & 1.13.
With over 15 years of legal experience in civil litigation, conflicts of interest, and professional responsibility, Cari Sheehan serves as the Taft Law’s Assistant General Counsel. She is also an Assistant Clinical Professor of Business Law and Ethics with the IU Kelley School of Business in Indianapolis where she teaches courses in Business Law and Ethics.Specialty Areas: Legal Ethics
Practice Areas: Ethics, Law Practice Management, Professional Conduct
Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | Arkansas (AR) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | Delaware (DE) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Hawaii (HI) | Idaho (ID) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | ITA (ITA) | Kansas (KS) | Kentucky (KY) | Louisiana (LA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Mississippi (MS) | Montana (MT) | Nebraska (NE) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New Mexico (NM) | New York (NY) | North Carolina (NC) | North Dakota (ND) | Ohio (OH) | Oklahoma (OK) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | Puerto Rico (PR) | Rhode Island (RI) | South Carolina (SC) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Utah (UT) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV) | Wyoming (WY)
Course Expiration: 06/30/2027Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Legal Ethics
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Original Production Date: 03/27/2025
Run Time: 1:00:00 - Tesla Autopilot Failure Litigation and the Future of CAT
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Tesla Autopilot Failure Litigation and the Future of CAT
Nearly a century before the first Tesla hit the streets, the driverless car du jour was a Pontiac known as the Phantom developed in the 1920’s. The Phantom was remote controlled by the tap of a telegraph key by a second car trailing miles behind.
Fast forward to today & driverless cars are set to take the world by storm with the global market for self-driving vehicles reaching around $2.5 trillion by 2030. But we are still at the infancy of this new technology that heavily employs autopilot and CAT (Collision Avoidance Technology). In this CLE, Brett Scheiber will detail this new technology and discuss litigation that has ensued from accidents involving Tesla vehicles. Brett will mainly: demystify autopilot, describe how the tech works & how it fails, review Tesla’s claims regarding its autopilot and CAT (Collision Avoidance Technology) technology, show you how to collect the evidence for litigation and how to vett these & other CAT cases. He will also discuss: the 5 levels of tech, myths & facts regarding autopilot & CAT, EDR (Event Data Recorder) data, on-board Tesla videos, car log/D16, the NHTSA & NTSB and the future of Tesla cases & litigation.
Brett Schreiber’s practice includes mass torts, personal injury, medical malpractice and condemnation law. Whether lecturing student groups or handling pro bono claims for wrongfully convicted, he is guided by the Hebrew principle of tikkun olam meaning “to heal the world.”Specialty Areas: Civil Appellate Law, Civil Trial Law, Personal Injury Trial Law
Practice Areas: Litigation, Personal Injury
Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | Arkansas (AR) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | Delaware (DE) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Hawaii (HI) | Idaho (ID) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | ITA (ITA) | Kansas (KS) | Kentucky (KY) | Louisiana (LA) | Maine (ME) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Mississippi (MS) | Missouri (MO) | Montana (MT) | Nebraska (NE) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New Mexico (NM) | New York (NY) | North Carolina (NC) | North Dakota (ND) | Ohio (OH) | Oklahoma (OK) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | Puerto Rico (PR) | Rhode Island (RI) | South Carolina (SC) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Utah (UT) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV) | Wyoming (WY)
Course Expiration: 04/30/2027Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Civil Appellate Law | 1.00 Civil Trial Law | 1.00 Personal Injury Trial Law
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Original Production Date: 01/24/2025
Run Time: 1:00:00 - The Devil is in the Details: Expert Witness Tips for Attorneys
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The Devil is in the Details: Expert Witness Tips for Attorneys
For many attorneys an expert witness is often considered a necessary evil. An expert is now indispensable in complex civil and criminal cases – but jurors can be skeptical of their testimony as there may be concerns of bias or manipulation by the hiring attorney.
In this highly practical program, Dr. Allison Muller, a board-certified toxicologist & expert witness, will provide attorneys with first-hand insight on effectively identifying, selecting and preparing expert witnesses for testimony to optimize their role in litigation. Topics discussed: sources to find experts, your first call, contracting with the witness, how to handle the expert report if it’s optional, mastering expert witness preparation, the dry run for direct & cross examination, disclosure of witness-generated materials, retaining counsel at deposition, runaway fees and scope creep. Attorneys will learn practical ways to build relationships with expert witnesses, including effective communication and collaboration techniques. Lastly, Dr. Muller will provide tips from the trenches by presenting four different case examples to highlight common pitfalls to avoid when working with experts to ensure that experts deliver compelling presentations at deposition and trial.
Dr. Muller is a board-certified toxicologist, fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology and registered pharmacist with over 20 years’ experience in the field of clinical toxicology.Specialty Areas: Criminal Law, Litigation
Practice Areas: Criminal Law, Litigation, Personal Injury
Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | Arkansas (AR) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | ITA (ITA) | Kansas (KS) | Kentucky (KY) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Mississippi (MS) | Missouri (MO) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Carolina (NC) | North Dakota (ND) | Ohio (OH) | Oklahoma (OK) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | Puerto Rico (PR) | South Carolina (SC) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Utah (UT) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
Course Expiration: 06/30/2027Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB
1.50 credit hours | 1.50 Criminal Law | 1.00 Litigation
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Original Production Date: 02/05/2025
Run Time: 1:30:00 - The Ethics of Client Representation
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The Ethics of Client Representation
The attorney–client relationship lies at the heart of the legal profession—and at the center of countless ethical dilemmas. In this engaging and practical program, ethics attorney Cari L. Sheehan explores the complex interplay between professionalism, communication, confidentiality, and client management. Using real-world examples, this course examines how to build and maintain ethical, effective client relationships from engagement through withdrawal. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of confidentiality, privilege, fees, and termination of representation under the Model Rules, while learning strategies to mitigate risk and strengthen trust with clients.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the ethical principles governing the attorney–client relationship, including duties of communication, confidentiality, and competence.
2. Distinguish between confidentiality and attorney–client privilege, and recognize situations that may lead to inadvertent waiver.
3. Apply best practices for client communication, file management, and fee agreements to minimize malpractice and disciplinary risks.
4. Evaluate when and how to ethically withdraw from representation while protecting client interests.
5. Implement proactive steps to improve professionalism and maintain compliance with Rules 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, and 1.16 of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.
Cari L. Sheehan is Assistant General Counsel at Taft Stettinius & Hollister, where she focuses on professional responsibility, conflicts of interest compliance, and civil litigation. She regularly reviews outside counsel guidelines, conflict waivers, and engagement letters, and provides firm-wide ethics training. In addition to her role at Taft, Sheehan is an adjunct professor at Indiana University’s Robert H. McKinney School of Law, where she teaches Professional Responsibility.Specialty Areas: Legal Ethics
Practice Areas: Ethics
Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | Delaware (DE) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Idaho (ID) | Iowa (IA) | ITA (ITA) | Kansas (KS) | Kentucky (KY) | Louisiana (LA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Missouri (MO) | Nebraska (NE) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New Mexico (NM) | New York (NY) | North Carolina (NC) | North Dakota (ND) | Ohio (OH) | Oklahoma (OK) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
Course Expiration: 11/30/2026Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Legal Ethics
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Original Production Date: 12/09/2025
Run Time: 0:59:35 - Thriving Under Pressure: Practical Mindset Skills to Enhance Legal Practice
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Thriving Under Pressure: Practical Mindset Skills to Enhance Legal Practice
This program provides attorneys with practical tools to strengthen cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal skills directly tied to competent representation. By cultivating resilience, adaptability, and effective communication, lawyers will be better equipped to manage stress, meet client needs, and uphold professional standards under pressure.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the cognitive and emotional skills essential for effective legal practice.
2. Identify how growth mindset and resilience improve a lawyer’s ability to analyze cases, manage deadlines, and respond to client needs.
3. Apply psychological flexibility to reduce errors in judgment caused by stress or rigid thinking.
4. Develop interpersonal communication strategies that enhance client trust and support ethical duties of candor and diligence.
5. Access resources and frameworks to develop skills and support ongoing professional growth and emotional well-being.
Elon Slutsky is an attorney, psychotherapist, and researcher based in Denver, Colorado. With a multidisciplinary academic background, he holds a bachelor's degree in Biology and English from Amherst College, a master's in Secondary Education from Pace University, a J.D. from Cornell Law School, and an M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University, completed in March 2024. In 2024–25, he is serving as a Fulbright Research Fellow, focusing on extending schema therapy into a transdiagnostic therapeutic framework tailored for highly skilled professionals like doctors and lawyers.Practice Areas: Attorney Wellness
Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | Delaware (DE) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Idaho (ID) | Iowa (IA) | ITA (ITA) | Kansas (KS) | Kentucky (KY) | Louisiana (LA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Missouri (MO) | Nebraska (NE) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New Mexico (NM) | New York (NY) | North Carolina (NC) | North Dakota (ND) | Ohio (OH) | Oklahoma (OK) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV) | Wyoming (WY)
Course Expiration: 09/30/2026Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB
1.00 credit hours
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Original Production Date: 10/29/2025
Run Time: 1:02:22 - Trade Secret Litigation: A Comprehensive Guide
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Trade Secret Litigation: A Comprehensive Guide
This CLE program offers attorneys an in-depth exploration of trade secrets litigation, with a particular focus on the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) and its interplay with the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA).
Participants will be guided through the full lifecycle of a trade secret dispute — identifying and protecting proprietary information, investigating misappropriation, litigating claims in federal or state court and enforcing remedies and protective measures. Attorneys will gain skills for conducting internal investigations, drafting cease-and-desist letters, assessing whether information qualifies as a trade secret, selecting appropriate forums, crafting discovery strategies, anticipating defenses & counterclaims, and protecting confidential information during litigation. Special attention is given to the unique remedies available under the DTSA, including ex parte seizure orders and enhanced damages for willful misappropriation.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the statutory definitions of trade secrets and misappropriation under the DTSA, and how they compare to the UTSA and common law approaches.
- Recognize what types of information may qualify as protectable trade secrets, including both positive and negative information, combinations of known elements, and single-use data.
- Evaluate pre-litigation strategies such as trade secret audits, forensic analysis of departing employees, and the strategic use of cease-and-desist letters.
- Analyze the practical and legal considerations in bringing a trade secrets lawsuit, including forum selection, personal jurisdiction, venue, and choice of law.
- Identify the causes of action and defenses available in trade secret cases, and anticipate counterclaims that may be raised by defendants.
- Develop discovery strategies to uncover direct and circumstantial evidence of misappropriation, including forensic analysis, third-party discovery, and expert witness involvement.
- Assess remedies and relief available under federal and state law, including injunctive relief, damages, attorney’s fees, punitive damages, and ex parte seizure orders.
- Implement best practices for protecting trade secrets during litigation, including protective orders, confidentiality protocols, and sealing of court records.
Nicholas Schneider is a trial attorney and Partner with the national law firm Eckert Seamans. He focuses his practice on complex commercial disputes involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business torts, employment disputes, copyright infringement, unfair competition and class actions.Specialty Areas: Civil Trial Law, Labor and Employment Law
Practice Areas: Business Law, Intellectual Property, Litigation
Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | ITA (ITA) | Kansas (KS) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Missouri (MO) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Dakota (ND) | Ohio (OH) | Oklahoma (OK) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Carolina (SC) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Utah (UT) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA)
Course Expiration: 01/31/2027Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB
1.25 credit hours | 1.00 Civil Trial Law | 1.00 Labor and Employment Law
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Original Production Date: 08/31/2025
Run Time: 1:15:00