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• AI, Ethics and Developing Your Law Firm AI Policy
• AI, Ethics and Developing Your Law Firm AI Policy

  Generative AI is a game-changing technology – but it also comes with ethical risks for attorneys and law firms. Developing an AI policy for your law firm is now crucial and involves addressing ethical considerations and ensuring compliance with legal standards while leveraging the benefits of AI.
  
  This CLE explores the ethical, practical and regulatory implications of integrating artificial intelligence into legal practice. It covers core technologies like machine learning and generative AI, their application in law firms and the ethical responsibilities attorneys under the ABA Model Rules and various state bar ethics opinions. Attorneys will learn how to assess confidentiality risks, ensure transparency in billing, combat AI bias and develop firm-wide AI policies that uphold professional conduct and client trust.
  
  By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
  
  1. Identify key AI technologies used in legal practice and their core functions.
  
  2. Understand the ethical rules and responsibilities triggered by AI use, including competence, confidentiality, and candor.
  
  3. Evaluate the risks of AI bias, misinformation, and data security breaches.
  
  4. Develop a compliant AI policy aligned with ABA Model Rules and state bar guidance.
  
  5. Communicate transparently with clients about AI use and its implications for fees, privacy, and case strategy.
  
  Desire'e Martinelli is an attorney and the Director of Marketing & Analytics of Esquire Interactive LLC. Jeff Lantz is an attorney, entrepreneur, and the CEO of Esquire Interactive LLC, an interactive digital marketing agency for attorneys and law firms.

  Specialty Areas: Legal Ethics
  
  Practice Areas: Ethics, Law Practice Management, Professional Conduct, Technology
  
  Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Hawaii (HI) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | Iowa (IA) | ITA (ITA) | Kansas (KS) | Louisiana (LA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Mississippi (MS) | 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 Carolina (SC) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Utah (UT) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA) | Wyoming (WY)
  
  Course Expiration: 07/29/2030

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB

  1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Legal Ethics
  
  Original Production Date: 07/29/2025
  Run Time: 1:00:00

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• Breaking Implicit Bias: Leveraging Narratives to Counteract Bias in the Judicial System
• Breaking Implicit Bias: Leveraging Narratives to Counteract Bias in the Judicial System

  Part 1. Implicit bias plays a significant — yet often unrecognized — role at nearly every stage of the legal system, influencing decisions from initial police contact through charging, pretrial determinations, trial strategy and sentencing.
  
  Even well-intentioned legal professionals may unknowingly rely on unconscious assumptions shaped by personal experience, cultural exposure, and systemic norms, leading to unequal outcomes and diminished confidence in the justice system. This course explores the pervasive role of implicit bias in the U.S. judicial system and introduces narrative tools as strategies to counteract these biases. Drawing on psychological research, legal data, narrative theory, and real-world case studies, the session guides attorneys in identifying decision points where implicit bias can affect outcomes and offers practical interventions, including the use of client narratives and videos.
  
  Learning Objectives
  
  * Define implicit bias and distinguish it from explicit bias
  
  * Identify key decision points in the legal process where implicit bias may emerge
  
  * Understand how implicit bias impacts decisions at arrest, charging, pretrial & sentencing
  
  * Recognize the influence of personal experience and background on legal decision- making
  
  * Use narrative-based mitigation strategies to humanize clients and challenge biased assumptions
  
  * Apply the Implicit Association Test (IAT) to assess and reflect on personal implicit bias
  
  The speakers include: Rebecca Grace, Professor Matthew Claire, PhD., Hon. Judge Mark W. Bennett, Prof. Leticia Saucedo, Shawn Marsh, PhD., Omkari Williams and Shari Rusk.

  Specialty Areas: Implicit Bias
  
  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) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Iowa (IA) | ITA (ITA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | 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) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA)
  
  Course Expiration: 02/05/2031

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB

  1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Implicit Bias
  
  Original Production Date: 02/05/2026
  Run Time: 1:00:00

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• Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Small Business Divorce and Shareholder Disputes
• Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Small Business Divorce and Shareholder Disputes

  There are many reasons why shareholders fight and small businesses break up – differences in business vision & strategy, disagreements over financial decisions, conflicts of interest & personality clashes are some of the main ones. When shareholders fight, legal advisors must quickly assess available rights, remedies, and the trajectory of any potential resolution or litigation.
  
  In this CLE, Brandon M. Schwartz will mainly explore fiduciary duties owed among shareholders in closely held corporations, detail the types of disputes that frequently arise and highlight the strategies available to resolve them effectively. The program highlights both substantive and procedural fiduciary obligations, including duties of loyalty, candor, and fair dealing. Attendees will also gain insights into majority vs. minority shareholder dynamics, shareholder oppression and deadlock scenarios. Finally, the session focuses on dispute resolution options — from mediation and arbitration to full-scale litigation and the use of Special Litigation Committees (SLCs). By the conclusion of the session, attorneys will be better equipped to advise clients on preventative measures, evaluate risks, and select dispute resolution strategies that protect shareholder rights and preserve business value.
  
  Learning Objectives
  
  - Identify fiduciary duties owed among majority and minority shareholders in closely held corporations.
  
  - Differentiate between common types of shareholder disputes, including deadlock, oppression, and breach of shareholder agreements.
  
  - Analyze risks and consequences of shareholder disputes, including operational, financial, and reputational impacts.
  
  - Evaluate dispute resolution options, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation.
  
  - Understand the role of Special Litigation Committees (SLCs) in resolving shareholder disputes and the standards courts apply to review their decisions.
  
  - Develop strategies for advising clients proactively to minimize disputes and preserve business relationships.
  
  Brandon M. Schwartz, Esq., is a Board-Certified Civil Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association, a Board-Certified Civil Trial Advocate and Family Trial Law Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and has received recognition from peers and clients alike for his thorough, zealous and ethical representation.

  Practice Areas: Business Law, 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) | Iowa (IA) | ITA (ITA) | Kansas (KS) | Louisiana (LA) | Maine (ME) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Mississippi (MS) | Missouri (MO) | Montana (MT) | 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 Carolina (SC) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Utah (UT) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA) | Wyoming (WY)
  
  Course Expiration: 09/05/2030

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 09/05/2025
  Run Time: 1:00:00

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• Brief Writing 101 for Plaintiffs' Attorneys: Opposing the Motion to Dismiss
• Brief Writing 101 for Plaintiffs' Attorneys: Opposing the Motion to Dismiss

  Plaintiffs' lawyers now need to write more than ever. Unfortunately, courts are slammed with heavy caseloads and you are competing against other litigants for what little time the judge has to analyze the claims & merit of your case. How can you avoid the dreaded MTD??
  
  Join professional brief writer Jonathan Hilton as he explains how to craft legal briefs that judges will want to read. He will present & explain his top ten tips: five practice points to help the judge spot your best arguments in less time and five practice points on how to make your clients more likable & your clients’ stories more compelling. The ten points: (1) Start with first principles, (2) Create an alternate storyline, (3) Show why you state a claim — don’t just defend, (4) Plant the emotional facts in the Complaint, (5) Dumb Cases Die, (6) Use notice pleading to build your story, (7) Distinguish Civ. R. 8 from Civ. R. 9(b), (8) Use the right theory to hook in the big pockets, (9) Handle SOLs carefully and (10) To amend… or not to amend? Jonathan will round out the hour by looking at resources that will help you become a better brief writer moving forward.
  
  Jonathan Hilton became the youngest-ever Cincinnati Chess Champion at age 15, and he earned the National Master in chess title the following year. At Hilton Parker LLC, Mr. Hilton now advisies other attorneys on how to best navigate through their most difficult cases. As a consultant and brief writer, he designs novel legal theories in courts across the country.

  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) | 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) | 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) | 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: 11/08/2029

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 11/08/2024
  Run Time: 1:00:00

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• Citizens United: Three Presidential Elections Later
• Citizens United: Three Presidential Elections Later

  Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission is one of the most consequential, controversial and misunderstood decisions of the 21st century. And it’s also 175 pages long.
  
  If you don’t feel like sifting through 175 pages of incredibly complex legal arguments, you’re in luck – First Amendment & campaign finance attorney Zach Greenberg is here for you. Zach will break down what’s in the decision, what it practically means, the concurrence, the dissent and the key rationales used by both sides. Specific topics covered: The 3 main elements of Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA), First Amendment prohibition against the government discriminating based on the speaker, Money = Free Speech, how the First Amendment extends to corporations, what Citizens United is NOT about, Independent Expenditures, express advocacy vs. issuing ads, state vs. federal elections, election season vs. non-election season, Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce, McConnell v. Federal Election Comm’n, the 3 pillars of the majority decision, the Anti-Distortion Rationale and the Corruption Rationale.
  
  A native New Yorker, Zach graduated from Binghamton University in 2013 and Syracuse Law in 2016. Zach developed an appreciation for free speech while leading the College Libertarians and the Federalist Society.

  Practice Areas: Constitutional Law, Election Law, Law Practice Management
  
  Offered In: 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) | Maine (ME) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | 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) | South Carolina (SC) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Utah (UT) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA)
  
  Course Expiration: 10/11/2029

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 10/11/2024
  Run Time: 1:00:00

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• Decoding Digital Evidence: Digital Evidence 101 for Attorneys
• 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: Technology
  
  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: 02/21/2030

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB

  2.25 credit hours | 2.25 Technology
  
  Original Production Date: 02/21/2025
  Run Time: 2:15:00

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• Drafting Controversial Contract Clauses: What Clauses Are Worth the Fight?
• Drafting Controversial Contract Clauses: What Clauses Are Worth the Fight?

  Most clients want everything in a contract negotiation. Unfortunately, the other side probably wants everything too. The real question for practitioners is: which clauses are truly worth the fight? The answer, of course, is…. it depends.
  
  In this CLE, Kristi Zentner and Heather Marx — a seasoned transactional attorney & an experienced commercial litigator — share insights drawn from daily practice on both sides of the negotiating table. They explore the most common flashpoints in contract drafting and negotiation, from indemnification and limitation of liability to representations, warranties, and confidentiality provisions. The dynamic duo also provide practical strategies for recognizing which provisions merit aggressive advocacy, show you how to tailor clauses to a client’s risk profile, and drafting the contact with enforceability in mind. Attendees will also gain tools for memorializing the negotiation: ensuring that contracts clearly reflect agreed terms, avoid ambiguities and reduce the risk of costly disputes down the road.
  
  Learning Objectives
  
  * Identify key contract clauses — such as indemnification, limitation of liability, and representations and warranties — that most often become points of contention and potential litigation.
  
  * Evaluate negotiation dynamics, including leverage, market conditions, and counterparty risk, to determine which provisions are worth pressing and which can be compromised.
  
  * Draft clear and enforceable risk-shifting provisions tailored to the transaction, including defining scope, triggers, exceptions, and remedies.
  
  * Recognize common mistakes in contract drafting and negotiation that create ambiguity or weaken enforceability, and implement strategies to avoid them.
  
  * Apply effective review techniques to ensure that contracts accurately memorialize negotiations, reflect agreed business terms, and align with preliminary documents such as term sheets or letters of intent.
  
  * Integrate practical drafting tips—such as consistency of defined terms, clarity of structure, and avoidance of boilerplate legalese—into daily practice to improve contract quality and reduce litigation risk.
  
  Kristi Zentner, Esq., is a transactional attorney who represents clients in general business, supply chain management, as well as tariff, customs, and trade matters. Heather Marx. Esq., applies her experience in the areas of complex business and commercial litigation to represent a variety of clients.

  Practice Areas: Business Law
  
  Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Hawaii (HI) | Idaho (ID) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | Iowa (IA) | ITA (ITA) | Kansas (KS) | 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) | South Carolina (SC) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Utah (UT) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA) | Wyoming (WY)
  
  Course Expiration: 09/25/2030

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 09/25/2025
  Run Time: 1:00:00

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• Drafting Real Estate Operating Agreements
• Drafting Real Estate Operating Agreements

  Nathan Osborn frequently works with clients to buy investment properties on the ski slopes of Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, Aspen and more. These clients buy these properties as VRBOs (Vacation Rental By Owner) to generate revenue – but what they fail to realize is that one accident on their property could put their personal assets at risk. Nate Osborn often recommends a very practical solution that offers asset protection & tax benefits – the LLC. In this CLE he provides practical guidance on how to draft a real estate limited liability company (LLC) operating agreement. Nate will provide a plethora of practical guidance on: asking the right questions, determining whether an LLC is the appropriate entity for your client, selecting a member or manager managed LLC, maximizing personal asset protection through the LLC, drafting capital contribution provisions, drafting real estate profit distribution provisions, drafting dispute resolution provisions and tax implications & how to maximize tax benefits. Specific topics covered: vacation rentals & investors, understanding the client’s business, the advantages of LLCs in real estate, putting title to real estate into an LLC, potential LLC liability, piercing the corporate veil, structuring capital calls, provisions to share real estate profits, incorporating IRAs, holding strategies & double FICA taxes and utilizing 1031 like-kind exchanges.
  
  Nathan G. Osborn, Esq., focuses on real estate litigation, real estate transactions and commercial litigation. Mr. Osborn effectively uses his significant trial experience to help transactional clients avoid situations that often end up in court.

  Practice Areas: Business Law, Real Property
  
  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) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Mississippi (MS) | Missouri (MO) | Montana (MT) | 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) | 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: 11/27/2029

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 11/27/2024
  Run Time: 1:00:00

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• Eliminating Bias in Your Law Office: Implicit Bias and Microaggressions
• 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: Elimination of Bias
  
  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: 06/26/2030

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB

  1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Elimination of Bias
  
  Original Production Date: 06/26/2025
  Run Time: 1:00:00

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• Ethics Guardrails for Law Firm Cyber Risk
• Ethics Guardrails for Law Firm Cyber Risk

  This CLE program provides attorneys with critical guidance on navigating the increasingly intertwined worlds of legal ethics, malpractice risk & cybersecurity. As law firms become prime targets for cyber threats, ethical responsibilities under the ABA Model Rules demand heightened awareness and action.
  
  Led by attorney Jeff Cunningham — who defends lawyers and firms in malpractice and ethics cases — this course explores the blurred lines between ethics violations and cyber negligence. Through practical strategies and real-world examples, the course offers attorneys actionable methods to build ethical “guardrails” that protect both client data and professional reputations. Topics include vendor due diligence, cyber infrastructure, legal tech trends, client counseling on cyber duties, and enhancing law firm security teams. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of key ethics rules, including Competence (Rule 1.1), Confidentiality (Rule 1.6), Communication (Rule 1.4), and Supervision Responsibilities (Rules 5.1–5.3), as applied in the digital age. Attorneys will walk away with a playbook for proactive compliance — ensuring they meet ethical obligations while mitigating malpractice and cyber liability in a high-risk environment.
  
  Learning Objectives:
  
  • Identify and interpret key ethical rules—including ABA Model Rules 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, and 5.1–5.3—as they apply to cybersecurity responsibilities in legal practice.
  
  • Distinguish between ethical violations and legal malpractice in the context of cyber risk, and recognize how blurred boundaries create new areas of liability.
  
  • Develop practical strategies for cyber compliance, including building secure infrastructure, conducting vendor due diligence, and training legal staff and nonlawyer personnel.
  
  • Evaluate their firm's current cyber readiness and implement “ethics guardrails” to proactively reduce exposure to cyber threats and ethics grievances.
  
  • Advise clients effectively on their own cybersecurity obligations, enhancing client service and meeting ethical duties under communication and competence rules.
  
  Jeff Cunningham, Esq., actively defends lawyers and acts as outside General Counsel to small and mid-sized law firms across the United States, while also serving as this firm’s General Counsel. Jeff defends industry professionals in a wide range of professional liability, ethics and professional disciplinary matters. With an emphasis on simple systems of risk management, Jeff brings a holistic approach of protecting our clients before problems occur.

  Specialty Areas: Legal Ethics
  
  Practice Areas: Ethics, Law Practice Management, Professional Conduct, Technology
  
  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) | Iowa (IA) | ITA (ITA) | Kansas (KS) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Mississippi (MS) | 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 Carolina (SC) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Utah (UT) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA)
  
  Course Expiration: 07/03/2030

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB

  1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Legal Ethics
  
  Original Production Date: 07/03/2025
  Run Time: 1:00:00

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• Innovation Protection: The Intersection of Patents and Trade Secrets
• Innovation Protection: The Intersection of Patents and Trade Secrets

  From Mullets on the Go to the KFC Colonel’s Secret Recipe – and even MLB’s Lena Blackburne Rubbing Mud for baseballs– you won’t find a more entertaining CLE. This course features intellectual property attorneys Eric Hanscom and David Branfman, who provide practical guidance for attorneys counseling clients on patent and trade secret protection. Drawing from decades of experience, the presenters explain the distinctions between utility and design patents, the benefits and limitations of provisional applications and the strategic application of trade secrets. Through numerous entertaining case studies and real client stories, this session offers insights into leveraging multiple IP tools effectively. The discussion includes legal requirements, enforcement risks, best practices and how to advise clients based on business goals and budget constraints.
  
  Learning Objectives:
  
  • Understand the distinctions between utility, design, and provisional patents.
  • Identify when trade secrets are preferable over patent protection.
  • Recognize how trademarks, trade dress, and patents can work in tandem.
  • Evaluate common IP pitfalls and missteps made by clients.
  • Apply legal and strategic considerations to IP planning and protection.
  • Develop trade secret protection plans and understand their legal foundations.
  • Analyze real-world examples to understand the practical application of IP law.
  
  Patent attorney Eric Hanscom is actively involved in overseeing IP litigation, contract negotiation and customs issues around the globe. David Branfman’s IP practice focuses on entertainment law, including trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, motion pictures & TV and music.

  Practice Areas: Business Law, Intellectual Property
  
  Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Hawaii (HI) | Idaho (ID) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | Iowa (IA) | Kansas (KS) | 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) | South Carolina (SC) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Utah (UT) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA) | Wyoming (WY)
  
  Course Expiration: 05/31/2030

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 05/31/2025
  Run Time: 1:00:00

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• Lawyers In Distress: Intervention Strategies for the Legal Professional
• Lawyers In Distress: Intervention Strategies for the Legal Professional

  I’m ok. I can work this out for myself. I’m not like a “real” alcoholic anyway. I want help but I don’t want anyone to know. Will I be reported for discipline if I seek assistance?
  
  Does this sound familiar? There is a misconception among lawyers that only people who have “hit bottom” need or ask for help. The statistics say otherwise as recent surveys indicate that the overwhelming majority of attorneys feel that they have suffered negative mental health consequences as a result of their chosen profession. Led by Brian S. Quinn, Esq., this CLE will share strategies that work when you approach someone you feel may be in distress or impaired.
  
  Learning Objectives:
  
  • Recognize that 1 in 3 legal professionals will struggle with substance use and/or a mental health disorder at some point in their legal careers.
  • Spot the signs of impairment and learn the "Motivational Interventions" approach that yields results and saves lives.
  • Differentiate between stress and distress and learn how social isolation negatively affects your well-being.
  • Utilize the confidential, free, safe and supportive services that are available through the Lawyers Assistance Programs (LAPs) throughout the United States.
  • Identify the barriers that exist that prevent lawyers and judges from asking for help with an alcohol or substance misuse or mental health disorder.
  • Learn the parameters of Rule of Professional Conduct 8.3 (c) – and the safe harbor that it provides to protect attorneys working with an approved Lawyers Assistance Program or who contact a lawyers assistance program on behalf of an attorney or judge who is struggling.
  
  Brian S. Quinn, Esquire is a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania who currently serves as the Education and Outreach Coordinator for Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania, Inc., a Lawyers Assistance Program established in 1988 for the purpose of helping lawyers, judges and law students recover from alcoholism, drug addiction and mental health disorders.

  Specialty Areas: Prevention & Detection Competence
  
  Practice Areas: Attorney Wellness, Diversity and Wellness, Ethics, Mental Health & Substance Abuse, Prevention & Detection Competence, Professional Conduct, Professional Well Being (NC), Professionalism, Substance Abuse
  
  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) | 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) | South Carolina (SC) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Utah (UT) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA)
  
  Course Expiration: 06/09/2030

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB

  1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Prevention & Detection Competence
  
  Original Production Date: 06/09/2025
  Run Time: 1:00:00

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• Legal Issues with Business Succession
• Legal Issues with Business Succession

  It’s been called the greatest wealth transfer in history: nearly $124 trillion in assets is set to change hands through 2048, according to estimates. Much of this wealth will transfer when businesses change ownership.
  
  This CLE course provides attorneys with a comprehensive overview of the critical legal issues involved in business succession planning. Led by attorney Patrick A. Klingborg, the session focuses on planning strategies that address ownership transitions triggered by retirement, disability or death. The course explores both external and internal succession pathways, including the use of Buy-Sell Agreements and succession planning for solo practitioners. Participants will gain insights into ethical considerations, tax implications and practical documentation to minimize disruptions and preserve business value. Real-world examples and relevant statutes are highlighted throughout to ensure attorneys are prepared to advise clients with clarity and legal precision.
  
  Learning Objectives:
  
  • Identify and evaluate common triggers and motivations behind business succession planning
  
  • Distinguish between internal and external succession strategies and understand their legal implications
  
  • Draft or assess Buy-Sell Agreements with attention to valuation, funding, and exit structures
  
  • Advise clients on tax, ethical, and operational issues during ownership transitions
  
  • Develop contingency plans for businesses lacking a formal succession strategy
  
  Patrick Klingborg helps clients with starting a business, investing in a business, buying or selling a business (M&A) and a wide variety of major commercial transactions. He received his Bachelor of Arts from UC San Diego and his law degree from University of San Diego School of Law.

  Practice Areas: Wills, Trusts & Estates
  
  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 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)
  
  Course Expiration: 07/14/2030

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB

  1.25 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 07/14/2025
  Run Time: 1:15:00

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• Mastering Reptile Tactics: How Plaintiff Attorneys Secure Larger Verdicts
• 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: 10/29/2030

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 10/29/2025
  Run Time: 1:00:00

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• Navigating the Ethical Minefield: Internet Marketing for Attorneys
• Navigating the Ethical Minefield: Internet Marketing for Attorneys

  Attorneys are no longer confined to print ads in the Sunday paper & late night T.V. commercials. The Internet & social media have opened an entirely new online landscape for attorneys to advertise their services & law firms – but this new electronic terrain presents new ethical challenges.
  
  “In a wreck, need a check?,” attorneys with sledgehammers, a “healthy dose of Dic,” monster trucks & guns. As attorneys that help lawyers with websites & online marketing, Desire'e Martinelli & Jeff Lantz have seen these numerous attorneys violate the rules of professional conduct with their online advertising. They are here to keep your conduct ethical in your YouTube vidoes, Facebook posts & PPC advertising. Primary subject covered: tips to avoid common ethical pitfalls, the consequences & penalties of unethical online advertising, and the best practices & plan when advertising online. Additional topics: using disclaimers, testimonial, making promises, required notifications, misleading ads, confidentiality issues, unjustified expectations, comparative statements, truthfulness & accuracy, case law, creating an ethical compliance plan and tools & resources. Ethical Rules addressed: Rule 1.6: Confidentiality, Rule 7.1: Communications Concerning a Lawyer’s Services, Rule 5.5: Unauthorized Practice of Law and Rule 8.4: Third-Party Violations.
  
  Desire'e Martinelli is an attorney and the Director of Marketing & Analytics of Esquire Interactive LLC. Jeff Lantz is an attorney, entrepreneur and the CEO of Esquire Interactive LLC, an interactive digital marketing agency for attorneys and law firms.

  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) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | ITA (ITA) | Kentucky (KY) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Montana (MT) | Nebraska (NE) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Dakota (ND) | Ohio (OH) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | Puerto Rico (PR) | Rhode Island (RI) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
  
  Course Expiration: 07/18/2029

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Legal Ethics
  
  Original Production Date: 07/18/2024
  Run Time: 1:00:00

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• Perfectionism in the Legal Profession: When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough
• Perfectionism in the Legal Profession: When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough

  Many attorneys struggle silently with perfectionism, self-doubt and the fear of being “found out,” despite outward success. These internal pressures — often far greater than the external demands of legal practice — can significantly impact mental health and overall well-being if left unaddressed. Does this sound familiar??
  
  “Everyone tells me I’m doing a great job—my clients, my colleagues, my family. So why do I still feel like I don’t measure up?”
  
  “If I ask for help, everyone will know the truth about me.”
  
  “I’m ok. I can work this out for myself
  
  This program examines how perfectionism manifests within the legal profession and why lawyers are uniquely vulnerable to related mental health and substance use challenges. Drawing on current research and everyday insights, this course identifies early warning signs of distress, impairment, and burnout, while addressing the cultural, professional, and psychological barriers that prevent lawyers from seeking help. The program also highlights practical strategies for managing perfectionism, reducing stigma, restoring balance and maintaining long-term professional well-being. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the confidential resources available through Lawyer Assistance Programs and how these services can support lawyers before problems escalate.
  
  Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
  
  * Identify early warning signs of distress, burnout, and impairment related to mental health and substance use issues within the legal profession.
  
  * Explain how perfectionism manifests among attorneys, including its relationship to imposter syndrome, anxiety, and self-criticism.
  
  * Recognize why lawyers are at increased risk for mental health and substance use disorders due to professional culture, personality traits, and workplace demands.
  
  * Understand common barriers—including stigma, shame, and denial—that prevent legal professionals from seeking assistance.
  
  * Apply practical well-being strategies to manage perfectionism, reduce distress, and promote healthier work-life balance.
  
  * Identify available confidential resources, including Lawyer Assistance Programs, and understand how and when to access support.
  
  Brian S. Quinn, Esquire is a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania who currently serves as the Education and Outreach Coordinator for Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania, Inc., a Lawyers Assistance Program established in 1988 for the purpose of helping lawyers, judges and law students recover from alcoholism, drug addiction and mental health disorders.

  Specialty Areas: Wellness Competence
  
  Practice Areas: Ethics, Mental Health & Substance Abuse, Wellness Competence
  
  Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Iowa (IA) | ITA (ITA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New York (NY) | North Dakota (ND) | Ohio (OH) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA)
  
  Course Expiration: 12/17/2030

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB

  1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Wellness Competence
  
  Original Production Date: 12/17/2025
  Run Time: 1:00:00

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• Practical Steps to Avoid Conflicts of Interest
• 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: 03/14/2030

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB

  1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Legal Ethics
  
  Original Production Date: 03/27/2025
  Run Time: 1:00:00

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• Religion at Work: A Conflict of Rights
• Religion at Work: A Conflict of Rights

  An employee concludes every email with “Have a Blessed Day.” Seems pretty innocuous but it makes a few co-workers mad. Can the employer make her stop using this closing in all her work emails?
  
  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act requires employers to reasonably accommodate an employee's sincerely held religious beliefs – but what exactly does this mean? Can an employee keep a 3-foot statute of Jesus in their cubicle? What if an employee refuses to work every Sunday because it is his Sabbath? And how about the guy that wears the “Official Mensch” button to work every day? In this CLE, Jason Boulette will explore the new standard for accommodating religious expression at work, the conflict between the right to engage in religious expression and the right to be free from it and strategies for navigating the gray area between the two. Jason will start by discussing the evolving legal definition of “religion” in the U.S. across constitutional and statutory contexts with an emphasis on employment law under Title VII, detail the landmark Supreme Court decision in Groff v. DeJoy (2023) which significantly raised the standard for denying religious accommodations in the workplace and analyzes the resulting case law under Groff and what it means for employers going forward.
  
  Participants will be able to:
  
  * Understand how the law’s definition of “religion” has changed over time
  
  * Identify common characteristics of “religion” for purposes of Title VII
  
  * Predict how Groff v. DeJoy affects litigation & employer obligations under Title VII
  
  * Distinguish between effective and preferred accommodations
  
  * Apply EEOC guidance and best practices in workplace scenarios
  
  Jason Boulette, Esq., is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and the former Chair of the Labor and Employment Section of the State Bar of Texas.

  Practice Areas: Business Law, Employment Law, 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) | Iowa (IA) | 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 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)
  
  Course Expiration: 09/30/2030

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 09/30/2025
  Run Time: 1:03:13

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• Sports Betting: Legal and Practical Tips for Your Clients
• Sports Betting: Legal and Practical Tips for Your Clients

  Pete Rose was banned permanently from baseball for gambling on games while managing the Cincinnati Reds. “Shoeless” Joe Jackson was banned permanently by Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis in 1920 for his part in the Black Sox Scandal – even though he hit .375 in the World Series with 12 hits, 3 doubles and a home run.
  
  Now with the explosion of online gambling and companies like DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM, there are even more risks involved for attorneys that represent athletes. Brandon Leopoldus is a sports agent and he constantly reminds his clients about the perils of sports betting, even something as simple as participating in fantasy football with friends. This CLE is broken into 3 parts: the historical context, legal & practical aspects of sports betting and the sponsorship, integration & industry governance of sports betting companies. Additional topics: betting scandals, violations & penalties of Rule 21 in Major League Baseball, the Shohei Ohtani Situation, legalization & regulation of sports betting, Murphy vs. NCAA (2018), Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PAPSA) of 1992, conflicts with league policies, use of AI & geolocation to monitor betting activity, collaboration with leagues to identify anomalies, advising clients on compliance & regulations and best practices for lawyers.
  
  Brandon Leopoldus is a California-based attorney and founder of Leopoldus Law, APC – a specialized law firm dedicated to serving clients in the sports industry. With a focus on providing tailored legal solutions and strategies, Mr. Leopoldus is committed to helping his clients navigate the complexities of their off-field and off-screen needs.

  Practice Areas: Sports and Entertainment
  
  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) | 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) | South Carolina (SC) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Utah (UT) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV) | Wyoming (WY)
  
  Course Expiration: 10/31/2029

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 10/31/2024
  Run Time: 1:00:00

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• Tesla Autopilot Failure Litigation and the Future of CAT
• 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.”

  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: 01/24/2030

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 01/24/2025
  Run Time: 1:00:00

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• The Biggest Cybersecurity Threat: Human Behavior
• The Biggest Cybersecurity Threat: Human Behavior

  If cybercrime was a country, it would be the third largest economy behind only China and the United States. By 2028, the annual cost of cybercrime worldwide is expected to approach $15 trillion. Attorneys must be educated on the risks associated with cybersecurity in order to protect their firms and clients.
  
  Your law firm’s cybersecurity is only as strong as your weakest link: your employees. 95% of all successful cyber breaches are due to human behavior. In the CLE Tom Kirkham will describe the extent of the cybercrime threat to your law firm, address strategies & trainings and he will conclude by introducing you to the 3 pillar methodology to protect your law firm. Additional topics: the size & scale of the hacking industry, what is at risk for attorneys, common shortfalls, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, exploiting human factors & behavior, psychological warfare, why training fails, plan & act, Cybersecurity Defense Systems, IT Infrastructure, governance, and Managed Cybersecurity Services (MSSP). With these strategies that Tom details, you can create a security-first culture that will help your law firm survive and thrive in the face of the cyber pandemic. This program is designed for attorneys at any level of practice in any field of law.
  
  Tom Kirkham, founder and CEO of Intech Security provides cybersecurity defense systems and focuses on educating and encouraging organizations to establish a security-first environment.

  Specialty Areas: Technology
  
  Practice Areas: Business Law, Criminal Law, Cybersecurity, Law Practice Management, Personal Injury, Technology, Wills, Trusts & Estates
  
  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) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | ITA (ITA) | Kentucky (KY) | 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) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | Puerto Rico (PR) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
  
  Course Expiration: 07/31/2029

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Technology
  
  Original Production Date: 07/31/2024
  Run Time: 1:00:00

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• The Devil is in the Details: Expert Witness Tips for Attorneys
• 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.

  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: 02/05/2030

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.50 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 02/05/2025
  Run Time: 1:30:00

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• The Unprofessionalism Zone: Lessons from Lawyers Behaving Badly
• The Unprofessionalism Zone: Lessons from Lawyers Behaving Badly

  "I know it when I see it." Potter Stewart’s words are one of the more famous legal quotes and referred to hardcore pornography.
  
  Well, I think we can all agree without further details that (repeatedly) pooping in a pringles can and throwing it in the opposing party’s parking lot violates some type of ethical rule or professionalism guideline. And yes, that actually happened and the lawyer was suspended for 1 year. In this CLE, Ron Daniels turns things around and provides professionalism lessons from lawyers behaving badly. The case examples analyzed: the attorney who pooped in the pringles can, lawyers & unprofessional emails, a defense attorneys unprofessional use of AI, unprofessional conduct at deposition and unprofessional conduct on social media. Additional topics: Ethics vs. Professionalism, the Lawyer’s Creed, Georgia’s Aspirational Statements on Professionalism, the Golden Rule and civility. Ron E. Daniels is a trial attorney that represents clients in consumer protection cases.
  
  Ron E. Daniels is a trial attorney that represents clients in consumer protection cases. He fiercely and proudly represent Georgians in cases involving credit card, student loan and medical debt.

  Specialty Areas: Civility
  
  Practice Areas: Civility, Ethics, Professional Conduct, Professionalism
  
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  Course Expiration: 12/27/2029

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Civility
  
  Original Production Date: 12/27/2024
  Run Time: 1:00:00

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