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- Agree Now Or Disagree Later: Drafting Business Collaboration Agreements
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Agree Now Or Disagree Later: Drafting Business Collaboration Agreements
How can you serve as the most effective and valuable resource for your business clients? It doesn’t start with going into the file cabinet and pulling out a bunch of arcane legal forms. It starts with strategy and preparation followed by proper documentation.
Following these methods presented by Melody Kramer you will become an invaluable resource for your small business clients thinking about a collaborative venture with another entrepreneur or business person. Melody will mainly cover these topics: preparing the client, purpose & structure of the agreement, defining the terms of the relationship, due diligence before drafting the agreement, discussing the legal framework with clients and drafting the collaboration agreement. Additional subjects addressed: choice of entity, ownership & revenue sharing, liability, work product, control of contributions, balance of power, dividing responsibilities, the checklist, dispute resolution, the method of terminating the business, paperwork and dignity & respect. Melody will also discuss numerous case examples from her practice.
Melody A. Kramer is a trial lawyer, author, speaker, innovator and visionary. Melody has earned a reputation as a fearless advocate for clients in courtrooms across the country and an innovative problem solver in keeping people out of court.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) | Idaho (ID) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | 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) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
Course Expiration: 12/01/2026Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours
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Original Production Date: 12/01/2021
Run Time: 1:00:03 - Beyond Competence: Mindfulness, Ethics and Well-Being for Attorneys
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Beyond Competence: Mindfulness, Ethics and Well-Being for Attorneys
Serving as an attorney, fiduciary or trustee is not walk in the park. It can be extremely stressful dealing with other people's problems on a daily basis and determining serious issues with their life, liberty property are on the line.
Every day there are resistant clients, serious deadlines, testy judges? and so much more. Attorneys, clients and the legal system benefits from a calm approach ? and with mindfulness we can focus ourselves to enhance our competence and strengthen our diligence. In this CLE, Marguerite Lorenz will address stress, substance abuse, attorney well-being and how mindfulness can help you remain competent to practice law. Marguerite will discuss what it means to be a professional, the everyday stresses we encounter, mindfulness techniques and how mindfulness increases work quality. These topics are also covered: competence, diligence communication with clients, active listening, self-care and changing habits of response.
The principal at Lorenz Fiduciary Services, Inc., Marguerite C. Lorenz has been serving as Private Trustee and Executor since 2003. She is a frequent presenter for various professional organizations and she co-authored "Ethics for Trustees" along with Jane Lorenz. Marguerite has also served as Chairman of the Professional Fiduciaries Bureau Advisory Committee.Specialty Areas: Competence Issues
Practice Areas: Diversity and Wellness, Ethics, Mental Health & Substance Abuse, Professional Conduct, Professionalism, Substance Abuse, Wellness Competence
Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Illinois (IL) | ITA (ITA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Nevada (NV) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Dakota (ND) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA)
Course Expiration: 02/19/2026Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Competence Issues
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Original Production Date: 02/19/2021
Run Time: 1:00:05 - Common Misinformation About Addictive Problems
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Common Misinformation About Addictive Problems
True — or false? Addiction is a disease and largely genetic. 12 Step Recovery Programs are essential for treatment. You are either an alcoholic — or a “normie.”
Dr. Tom Horvath thinks these statements are all false and represent some of the most common misinformation about addictive problems. Instead, he believes that developing will power & self-control, managing your environment and expressing gratitude & showing compassion are ways that attorneys can overcome and altogether avoid substance abuse problems. And after taking 1 substance abuse CLE, we ALL quickly learn that lawyers are prone to substance use & abuse disorders due to the stress of the profession and the personality types of attorneys. To better inform you about addictive problems amongst attorneys, Dr. Horvath will provide accurate information about attorneys, describe the language of addition, problems & change, compare treatment vs. natural change, “real recovery” vs. a process of change, what should happen at treatment and key information about addictive problems.
Dr. Tom Horvath, founder of Practical Recovery, is an internationally recognized expert on addiction treatment. He has been president of SMART Recovery for 18 of its 20 years.Specialty Areas: Competence Issues
Practice Areas: Competence Issues, Diversity and Wellness, Ethics, Mental Health & Substance Abuse, Professional Conduct, Professionalism, Substance Abuse
Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Illinois (IL) | ITA (ITA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Nevada (NV) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Dakota (ND) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA)
Course Expiration: 03/08/2026Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Competence Issues
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Original Production Date: 03/08/2021
Run Time: 1:00:07 - Estate Planning for Pets
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Estate Planning for Pets
When people sit down to discuss their estate plan with their attorney, they often neglect to account for some of the most important members of the household — their furry friends.
Yes, Pet Law is a thing and planning for your pet’s future is also a thing. In this CLE the dynamic duo of Cheryl Nolan and Dan Weiner will tell you all about estate planning issues for your client’s pets. The main topics presented: pet law fundamentals, estate planning foundations, animal law & pet owner pitfalls, unique alternatives for lawyers and considerations for pet owners. Cheryl and Dan also discuss: pet law trends, custody, possession and rights of title, issues with pet caregivers, communicating with vets who have the right to access records, what happens to assets upon death, avoiding probate, the Lifetime Asset Protection Trust, disability planning, funding the pet trust, the MAAP Plan and accounting for the 10 D’s (death, divorce, deployment, etc.).
Cheryl Nolan decided on a career in law to help others and be of service. After 23 years promoting the interests of the disadvantaged and equal access to justice, Cheryl now runs an animal-centered law practice. Daniel Weiner is a US and UK licensed attorney, based in San Diego, who provides trust administration and estate planning services to families and individuals across California.Practice Areas: Animal Law, Wills, Trusts & Estates
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) | Maine (ME) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Mississippi (MS) | Missouri (MO) | Nebraska (NE) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | 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: 04/05/2028Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours
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Original Production Date: 04/05/2023
Run Time: 1:00:00 - Ethical Issues in Defensible Disposition
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Ethical Issues in Defensible Disposition
The amount of information DOUBLES every two years. Managing the information tsunami has become a major headache for businesses— from knowing when & how to institute legal holds to disposing of un-needed documents.
Attorneys that represent these business now face major ethical challenges when dealing with these new eDisocvery & Information Governance issues. This CLE course will provide you with the foundation you need to implement a defensible disposition process and avoid ethical violations & sanctions. Main topics covered: primary ethical considerations, conducting proper defensible disposition, case law involving ethics violations and implementing & managing a defensible disposition process. The panel will also discuss: IG Compliance, negative impacts of over-retention, modeling financial savings, elements of a plan, being proactive, data deletion privacy & cybersecurity. Ethics topics addressed: competence, confidentiality, candor, fairness, privilege and inadvertent disclosure.
Jeff Jacobs has decades of experience as in-house corporate counsel and electronic discovery manager. With more than 12 years of experience in eDiscovery, data privacy & cybersecurity, Brian Segobiano is a Managing Director in Ankura’s Chicago office. Joe Shepley is a Managing Director for Ankura and he has almost two decades in information management and has worked with a range of industries.Specialty Areas: Legal Ethics
Practice Areas: Cybersecurity, Ethics, Litigation, Professional Conduct, Professionalism
Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Idaho (ID) | Illinois (IL) | ITA (ITA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Nevada (NV) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Dakota (ND) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA)
Course Expiration: 03/29/2026Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Legal Ethics
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Original Production Date: 03/29/2021
Run Time: 1:00:01 - Ford and Ferrari: IP and Trade Dress Protection for Cars
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Ford and Ferrari: IP and Trade Dress Protection for Cars
From Fords & Ferraris to Chevys & Lambos, Americans have a deep rooted love affair with their cars. And when car companies invest millions into the development and marketing of their iconic vehicles — only to see their goodwill and investment knocked off by another company — then the IP lawyers are unleashed.
In this eloquent & entertaining CLE program, Peter Afrasiabi reviews how the automotive industry has used trade dress law to protect their automobile designs and parts. Peter will mainly discuss the fundamentals & three elements of a trade dress claim and analyze key case law involving Hummers, Bentleys, Spyders, Porsches & Lamborghinis, kit cars and more. Throughout the course Peter also provides numerous practice tips for litigating claims of trade dress infringement about social media & survey evidence, expert & witness testimony and many other valuable points. He will also provide expert analysis on the Lanham Act, the nonfunctional requirement, inherently distinctive (ID) or secondary meaning, the likelihood of confusion and trade dress in advertising.
From battles with Madonna over the "Material Girl" brand to fair use disputes with the Eagles' Don Henley to protecting such iconic brands as Bettie Page in trademark and trade dress disputes, Peter R. Afrasiabi primarily handles copyright, trademark and entertainment disputes.Practice Areas: Business Law, Intellectual Property
Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Illinois (IL) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Missouri (MO) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Dakota (ND) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA)
Course Expiration: 05/06/2025Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours
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Original Production Date: 05/06/2020
Run Time: 1:00:13 - From COVID to Crypto: Protecting Assets in Uncertain Times
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From COVID to Crypto: Protecting Assets in Uncertain Times
A few years back a family friend signed a personal guarantee on her son’s new restaurant venture. Things were going great until COVID hit — now the business is on the verge of collapse and she at risk of losing everything. Is there anything that can be done?
Asset protection is a field of law dealing with shielding assets from the claims of creditors. While you cannot “hide” assets or make them completely unreachable, Jacob Stein will show you how to make it more difficult and expensive for creditors to get to. Jacob will mainly discuss asset protection in our new age of global transparency, utilizing irrevocable trusts & LLCs and protecting specific assets like homes, apartment buildings, cash & crypto. Additional topics: the effects of COVID on businesses, personal guarantees, real estate, the Homestead exemptions, voidable conveyances laws (fraudulent transfers), the powers given to the trust protector, drafting the trust, self-settled trusts, setting up a trust in a foreign jurisdiction, dealing with community property, charging orders, retirement plans and utilizing offshore structures.
Jacob Stein is a partner with the law firm Aliant, LLP, in Los Angeles, California. A prolific writer and speaker, Mr. Stein has represented over a thousand clients, from Forbes 400 families to Internet entrepreneurs. He focuses on asset & income protection, in addition to International Tax issues.Practice Areas: Litigation, Personal Injury, Real Property, Taxation, 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) | Idaho (ID) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | Iowa (IA) | 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 Carolina (NC) | North Dakota (ND) | Ohio (OH) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | Puerto Rico (PR) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
Course Expiration: 04/11/2027Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours
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Original Production Date: 04/11/2022
Run Time: 1:00:00 - Homeland Security Law: An Overview
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Homeland Security Law: An Overview
The events of September 11, 2001, changed America forever. When we were attacked and blood was spilled on American soil we lost the notion that our country was imperious from outside attack and Homeland Security was born.
Martin Alperen literally wrote the book on Homeland Security (Foundations of Homeland Security: Law and Policy). In this CLE course he provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the legal framework of homeland security — its foundations and evolutions and the underlying law and policy. Created from a broad and in-depth collection of statutes, policy papers, presidential directives and other documents, Martin will cover: National Essential Functions, Strategic Environment, Hart-Rudman Commission, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, Critical Infrastructure and Key Asset (CIKA), HSPD 7 (Infrastructure) HSPD 10 (Biodefense), HSPD 21 (Public Health & Medical Preparedness), National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), Pandemic Related Laws, National Incident Management System (NIMS), 9/11 Commission Implementation Act Of 2004 and the Patriot Act.
Martin Alperen has been a practicing attorney and trial lawyer since 1985. He received a Master of Arts in Security Studies (“Homeland Defense and Security”) from the Naval Postgraduate School's Center for Homeland Defense and Security. Mr. Alperen has professional first responder experience as a police officer, an EMT and a search & rescue member.Practice Areas: Administrative Law
Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Idaho (ID) | Illinois (IL) | ITA (ITA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Missouri (MO) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Dakota (ND) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA)
Course Expiration: 09/10/2026Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours
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Original Production Date: 09/10/2021
Run Time: 1:00:02 - Implicit Bias in the Courtroom: Will It Cost You Your Next Case?
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Implicit Bias in the Courtroom: Will It Cost You Your Next Case?
Are you biased? Nobody thinks they are biased ? but every person has hidden, unconscious bias wired into our brains. Implicit bias is a subtle cognitive process that starts in the amygdala and affects the way we process information and formulate decisions.
Mike Wakshull will introduce you to the neuroscience of unconscious, implicit bias and how this cognitive bias leads to errors during trial. The course will focus on attorney & judge decision-making and implicit bias in forensic sciences and expert witnesses. Mike will conclude by providing potential solutions for attorneys to overcome these hidden biases. Additional issues discussed include stereotypes, confirmation bias, sources of bias, how implicit bias leads to false results, personal appearance & bias, contextual bias, confirmation bias, juries & heuristics, telling stories, familiarity & human error and expert methodology. After this course you will be able to recognize & reduce your biases, know how to counter the opposition's biases, determine if the forensic examiner's report is biased, recognize the effects of bias on forensic examiners' opinions and learn how biases impacts juries.
A court-qualified forensic document examiner, Michael N. Wakshull has been involved in the Forensic Document Examination arena since 2010 and belongs to a number of Document Examination Associations.Specialty Areas: Implicit Bias
Practice Areas: Access to Justice, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity and Wellness, Elimination of Bias, Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI), Equity, Inclusion and Mitigation of Implicit and Explicit Bias (WA), Implicit Bias, Professional Conduct, Professionalism
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) | Iowa (IA) | ITA (ITA) | Kentucky (KY) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | 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) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
Course Expiration: 10/06/2027Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Implicit Bias
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Original Production Date: 10/06/2022
Run Time: 1:00:00 - Leveraging Legal Data and Analytics to Win in State Trial Court
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Leveraging Legal Data and Analytics to Win in State Trial Court
Moneyball. A book written about the Oakland A’s because their organization was the first to utilize research and analytics in baseball to achieve tremendous success on a limited budget. “Moneyball” has since crossed over into numerous industries — and now it’s available for trial lawyers.
How often does opposing counsel take cases to trial? What is your judge’s summary judgement record? How can analytics help you write more persuasive motions? How can legal information make you a better lawyer? Attorney Nicole Clark will show you how legal research, data & analytics can help you win your cases in state trial court. Main topics: Judge Analytics & Ruling History, Case Valuation & Verdict Data, Strategic State Trial Court Research & Alerts and Law Firm Intelligence. Additional subjects: potential risks of re-assignment, litigation & motion strategy, discussing case strategy with your client & setting expectations, the 4 Buckets of Data (1) Rulings (2) Dockets (3) Documents (4) Verdicts, rulings as outlines for motions, searching filed documents via legal issue, motion type & outcome, expert testimony, jury instructions, motions to disqualify and good faith settlements.
Nicole A. Clark is an attorney and the co-founder and CEO of Trellis. She previously worked as a litigator, where she quickly realized that leveraging legal research, data and analytics could transform the practice of law.Specialty Areas: Technology
Practice Areas: Business Law, Family Law, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Personal Injury, Technology, 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) | Hawaii (HI) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | 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 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: 09/22/2028Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Technology
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Original Production Date: 09/22/2023
Run Time: 1:00:00 - Little Known Secrets About Altered Documents in Legal Cases
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Little Known Secrets About Altered Documents in Legal Cases
Nowadays “documents” means much more than it did 30 years ago when all your valuable “papers” were behind lock & key in your trusty file cabinet. Emails, PDFs, word docs, JPGs & more have now expanded the world of documents — as well as forgeries, fakes and cut & paste signatures.
How do you know if a PDF is legit? How can you tell if the signature on a holographic will has been “lift cropped”? Dr. Edmond Locard said that “any action… constituting a crime, cannot occur without leaving a trace.” Mike Wakshull will show you how he finds these traces & clues using the tools & techniques of his Forensic Document Examination practice. Case examples discussed: is a JPEG embedded in PDF part of the original document, Divorce Case — Zoom stock split email, altered deed filed with the county recorder, alteration of a mortgage document, PDF authenticity, faked signature on a holographic will, intersection of ink & toner and intersecting lines. Further topics: “Repeatability, Reproducibility & Replicability,” Photoshop tools, using camera metadata, GPS data, the Video Spectral Comparator (VSC), the digital microscope, using blue light & filters and ESDA Imaging.
Michael N. Wakshull is a court-qualified civil & criminal forensic document examiner and has been qualified as an expert witness in California Superior Courts and Federal District Court. His clients are in 27 states and five countries and partners with legal clients to dissect evidence presented in handwritten and computer-generated questioned documents.Practice Areas: Business Law, Criminal Law, Litigation, Personal Injury, Real Property, 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) | Louisiana (LA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Mississippi (MS) | Missouri (MO) | Montana (MT) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | 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: 07/11/2028Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours
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Original Production Date: 07/21/2023
Run Time: 1:00:00 - Overcoming Gender Bias in the Legal Profession
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Overcoming Gender Bias in the Legal Profession
The bad news — most gender diversity initiatives and programs have accomplished very little change and the legal profession remains significantly male dominated, especially amongst managing and equity partners.
The good news — Andie and Al are here to show you what can be done to create a more successful and profitable law firm. Andie and Al will mainly address the gender achievement gap, how diversity & inclusion benefits firms, why greater gender diversity & inclusion has not been achieved and what legal organizations can do to reduce gender bias. Further topics covered in this CLE course: what the ABA has done to address gender bias, the moral & business rationale for diversity & inclusion, affinity & unconscious bias, ABA Model Rule 8.4(G), ABA Resolutions 10A, 108D, 300 & 302, masculine & feminine stereotypes, Chuck Norris, intersectionality, consequences of bias, unconscious bias, what allies can do and the bias assessment.
Andrea S. Kramer is an attorney and a partner in the international law firm of McDermott Will & Emery, LLP. The managing partner in the Chicago office of Nixon Peabody, Al is a frequent writer and lecturer on the financial markets, financial regulation, corporate governance and diversity in the legal profession.Specialty Areas: Elimination of Bias
Practice Areas: Access to Justice, Diversity and Inclusion, Elimination of Bias, Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI), 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) | Iowa (IA) | ITA (ITA) | 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) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
Course Expiration: 06/22/2027Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Elimination of Bias
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Original Production Date: 06/22/2022
Run Time: 1:00:00 - Personal Injury Claims Against Long Term Care Facilities
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Personal Injury Claims Against Long Term Care Facilities
With the population aging and the baby boomer generation getting older, more people will reside in long term care facilities. Inevitably, this will unfortunately result in increased claims of physical abuse and neglect for some of the most vulnerable people in our society.
Harlan Zaback focuses his personal injury practice on elder abuse & neglect related matters and frequently brings claims against long term care facilities. He knows that every client that walks through your door will you an incredibly sad story — but is the long term care facility actually liable? In this CLE, Harlan will answer this question by covering: stats, trends & definitions, case intake, frequent injuries that arise and bringing personal injury claims against long term care facilities. Additional topics of discussion: Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE), preventable falls, pressure injuries, dehydration & malnutrition, improper administration of medication, Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (EADACP), compensatory damages, California Welfare & Institutions Code §15600, California Code of Civil Procedure § 377.34 and California Health & Safety Code § 1430(b).
Harlan Zaback focuses his practice on civil litigation matters, particularly in personal injury and elder abuse & neglect related matters. He provides his clients with successful representation in recovering damages as a result of the negligent, reckless and/or wrongful conduct of others.Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Wills, Trusts & Estates
Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | ITA (ITA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Mississippi (MS) | Missouri (MO) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Dakota (ND) | Ohio (OH) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA)
Course Expiration: 08/11/2028Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours
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Original Production Date: 08/11/2023
Run Time: 1:00:00 - Professionalism Lessons From Big Screen Lawyers
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Professionalism Lessons From Big Screen Lawyers
For better - or worse - many people's perceptions of attorneys are based on Elle Woods, Atticus and everybody's favorite cousin, Vinny. From Philadelphia to The Firm, the movies we watch dominate the public?s perceptions of real attorneys.
But is there something these fictional characters can teach us about professionalism and achieving higher standards of conduct in our everyday conduct? Ron E. Daniels will highlight professional - and unprofessional - conduct displayed by some of our favorite big screen movie characters to teach us how we can practice with greater professionalism. Ron will use the Georgia Lawyer's Creed to show how you can enhance your service to your clients, opposing parties & their counsel, the courts, colleagues in the practice of law, the profession, the public & our systems of justice. Movies & characters discussed include: Joe Miller in Philadelphia, Fletcher Reede in Liar Liar, Gordon Bombay in The Mighty Ducks, Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, Mitch McDeere in The Firm, Rudy Baylor in The Rainmaker and Vincent Gambino in My Cousin Vinny.
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
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) | Iowa (IA) | 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 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) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV) | Wyoming (WY)
Course Expiration: 12/16/2027Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Civility
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Original Production Date: 12/16/2022
Run Time: 1:00:00 - Succession Planning for Law Firms: Ethically Dealing with Death or Incapacity
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Succession Planning for Law Firms: Ethically Dealing with Death or Incapacity
As a solo and small firm attorney, you have a LOT on your plate. Unfortunately, due to our busy schedules and client demands, many attorneys simply fail to think about succession planning in the case of death or incapacity.
This CLE program taught by Ritzel Starleigh Ngo will provide legal practitioners with a practical framework of an attorney's ethical obligations to the law firm and clients in the case of the unforeseen. Using the ABA Model Rules as the foundation for the course, Ritzel speaker will discuss pertinent topics such as determining incapacity, primary components of an ethical law firm succession plan, rules regarding selling or shutting down a law practice, attorney-client privilege & confidentiality, fiduciary duties owed to clients, conflicts of interest, and dealing with client trust accounts. Ritzel will conclude with hypotheticals meant to instruct attorneys how to satisfy their ethical duties when confronted with common situations involving capacity.
A solo practitioner, Ritzel Starleigh Ngo is based in Camarillo, California. She is highly experienced in contentious dissolutions, parentage matters, child custody & visitation and spousal & child support.Specialty Areas: Legal Ethics
Practice Areas: Ethics, Professional Conduct, Professionalism
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) | Iowa (IA) | ITA (ITA) | Kentucky (KY) | 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) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | Puerto Rico (PR) | Rhode Island (RI) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
Course Expiration: 08/19/2027Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Legal Ethics
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Original Production Date: 08/19/2022
Run Time: 1:00:00 - The Ethics of Referral Fees
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The Ethics of Referral Fees
Referral fees are unethical. My state prohibits referral fees. Such fees must be based on ‘work performed’ and are only proper for contingency matters. Misconceptions abound.
The reality is that numerous state bars have noted that fee sharing is not only ethical — but it actually leads to better outcomes for clients. Come get cozy with Curt Brown and the rules of professional conduct as he surveys the regulatory frameworks of the ABA and all 50 states so you know the ethical landscape when referring or accepting cases from fellow attorneys in your state and around the country. Curt will primarily discuss common misconceptions, ABA Rule 1.5 and the ethical approach states have taken to promote referrals amongst attorneys. Curt will also talk about best practices, 4 common myths, joint responsibility, disclosures, “reasonable fees,” ongoing responsibilities after referring a matter, pure referral states, crossing state lines, international issues and dealing with nonlawyer companies and law firms based abroad. What Curt will NOT cover in this CLE: Referrals to & from Non-lawyers, Runners & Cappers and Lawyer Referral Services.
Mr. Brown is Co-Founder and Chief of Legal Innovation at Overture and also serves as Overture’s General Counsel. In 2023, he was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers.Specialty Areas: Legal Ethics
Practice Areas: Ethics, 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) | Idaho (ID) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | ITA (ITA) | Kansas (KS) | 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 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) | Wyoming (WY)
Course Expiration: 05/31/2028Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Legal Ethics
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Original Production Date: 05/31/2023
Run Time: 1:00:00 - The Truth About the Employee Retention Credit
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The Truth About the Employee Retention Credit
Have you ever delivered such good news to a client — that they literally fell out of their chair?? That’s what happened when Sam Brotman told his client that her business would qualify for a $300,000 Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act.
Another small business owner broke into tears when Sam got her a $90,000 credit for her small automotive repair shop. Many business owners don’t know about the ERC or they’ve received bad professional advice and been told they don’t qualify because they have no significant drop in revenues. Sam will provide a comprehensive look at eligibility rules for the ERC, a full (or partial) suspension of operations, the 2020 & 2021 gross receipts calculations & elections and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021’s expansion of the ERC to recovery start-up businesses. Sam will also cover the interaction of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) & the ERC, partial credits, the operation of a trade/business, amended return matters, documenting via Opinion Letters, the gross receipts test, the safe harbor and establishing a reasonable defensible position.
Samuel D. Brotman is the founder of Brotman Law. His practice primarily centers on all aspects of tax litigation and criminal & civil tax controversies. Although a strong proponent of early stage tax resolution, Sam's practice is uniquely tailored to assist clients in all phases of their tax controversy from administrative resolution of the lawsuit.Practice Areas: Business Law, Taxation
Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | Arkansas (AR) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | Delaware (DE) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | Iowa (IA) | ITA (ITA) | Kentucky (KY) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Missouri (MO) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Carolina (NC) | North Dakota (ND) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | Puerto Rico (PR) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
Course Expiration: 09/05/2027Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours
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Original Production Date: 09/05/2022
Run Time: 1:00:00 - Three Theories of the High Conflict Case
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Three Theories of the High Conflict Case
If you only develop one theory of your case you will most likely confirm that one theory — focusing on information that seems to fit and overlooking contradictory information. You will also most likely misinterpret vague information to make it fit your narrative and seek out information that feeds your confirmation bias.
Bill Eddy is a lawyer, therapist, mediator and the President of High Conflict Institute. He developed the "High Conflict Personality" theory and has become an international expert on managing disputes involving high conflict personalities and personality disorders. In this CLE he will mainly explore the following topics: handling clients & litigants with personality disorders, common high conflict personality types in the legal system, approaches to court and requesting strong court orders. Also discussed: confirmation bias, interpersonal disorders, blamers, examples of presenting patterns, personality disorders, love-you, hate-you” types (Borderline), “I’m very superior” types (Narcissistic), “con artist” types, antisocial or sociopaths, “always suspicious” types (Paranoid) and “always dramatic” types (Histrionic).
The President of the High Conflict Institute, Bill Eddy provides training on this subject to lawyers, judges, mediators, managers, law enforcement, therapists and others. He has been a speaker and trainer in over 25 states, several provinces in Canada, Australia, France and Sweden.Practice Areas: Family Law, Litigation, Personal Injury
Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Illinois (IL) | ITA (ITA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Missouri (MO) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Dakota (ND) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA)
Course Expiration: 10/29/2025Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours
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Original Production Date: 10/29/2020
Run Time: 1:00:03 - Trials Deconstructed: First Chair for the First Time
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Trials Deconstructed: First Chair for the First Time
Settlement talks have broken down and you are now faced with the daunting task of preparing for your first trial. What are the most important points you need to know before the trial starts?
After scouring volumes and tomes of books on trial practice & strategy, Evan Walker tried his first case and now he wants to share with you what he learned and what he would do better. Evan will break down each main phase: pre-trial, voir dire, opening statement, direct examination, cross examination and closing argument. Evan will specifically address: trial strategy & practice guides, trial statistics, testimonial & documentary evidence, lay & expert witnesses, laying a proper foundation, the evidence code & planning for admissibility, hearsay exceptions, using motions in limine, planning for admissibility, raising key case concepts with potential jurors, pre-emptory challenges, discussing standards of proof & fault, telling a story in opening, persuasion, witness testimony. This course serves as an excellent resource for attorneys about to try their first case.
Evan W. Walker has practiced law since 2008. He is licensed to practice in California, Connecticut, and Louisiana. Evan’s practice is devoted to serious personal injury claims and catastrophic property damage claims.Practice Areas: Litigation, Personal Injury
Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Idaho (ID) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | ITA (ITA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Missouri (MO) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Dakota (ND) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | Puerto Rico (PR) | South Dakota (SD) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA)
Course Expiration: 11/11/2026Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours
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Original Production Date: 11/11/2021
Run Time: 1:00:03 - Trust Accounting
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Trust Accounting
What should go into an IOLTA Account... what should NOT go into an IOLTA Account? What is good recordkeeping? And why do I always have a negative balance?
Jessica Zoraida will answer all your key trust accounting questions and show you the best practices to remain compliant in your legal practice. Jessica will mainly cover: why good trust accounting is so critical, the risks of falling out of compliance, the benefits of adhering to best practices, Financial Statements basics, trust accounting requirements and what good trust accounting actually looks like. Additional subjects discussed in this CLE: the Model Trust Account Rules (MTAR), ethical & reputational risks of bad trust accounting, cash flow management, the Profit & Loss (P&L) or Income Statement, income & expenses, COGs (Cost of Goods Sold), assets & liabilities, shareholder equity, IOLTA Accounts, retainer vs. advanced deposits, client A/R software, Clio, Earned vs. Unearned Income, monthly reconciliations, FAQs, key takeaways and citations & references.
As a seasoned entrepreneur & CEO of Big Picture Results, Jessica focuses on helping profitable, growing companies make more money & do more in less time. Jessica has spent 25+ years navigating corporate, nonprofit & small business organizations.Practice Areas: Business Law, Criminal Law, Law Practice Management, Personal Injury, Real Property, 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) | ITA (ITA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Missouri (MO) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Dakota (ND) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA)
Course Expiration: 10/31/2028Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours
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Original Production Date: 10/31/2023
Run Time: 1:00:00 - Trustees in Mediation: The How and Why to Mediate
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Trustees in Mediation: The How and Why to Mediate
Trustees are frequently pulled into litigation involving the validity or construction of a trust instrument or amendment. Sometimes, the trustee itself is accused of inappropriate conduct. It is better to resolve trust litigation early and efficiently.
Hon. Glen M. Reiser (Ret.) has vast experience adjudicating and resolving thousands of complex commercial, real property/environmental, trust and family law disputes as a respected trial judge and litigator. In this CLE, Judge Reiser will provide his practical insights and guidance to trust professionals on the mediation process and how to achieve the best results for their clients. The main topics: the Role of Trustees in Mediation, the How & Why to Mediate and Best Practices for the Mediation. Additional subjects: Arbitration vs. Mediation, Mediation in Probate, Trust & Conservatorship Litigation, Mediation: Who Attends, the Trustee as Neutral Stakeholder, the Trustee as Target, Mediation: When Is Best, the Mediation Process, Helping the Mediator Help You, Impairments to Settlement, Overcoming Real Barriers, Working on Creative Solutions and the Settlement Agreement.
Hon. Glen M. Reiser (Ret.) has vast experience adjudicating and resolving thousands of disputes and he regularly teaches California judges trust, probate, and conservatorships through the Judicial Council of California’s Center for Judicial Education and Research (CJER).Practice Areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, 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) | Maine (ME) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Mississippi (MS) | 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 Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Utah (UT) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA)
Course Expiration: 06/30/2028Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours
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Original Production Date: 06/30/2023
Run Time: 1:00:00 - Weaponizing Rule 1.7: Ethics Empowers Policyholders When Insurers Reserve Rights
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Weaponizing Rule 1.7: Ethics Empowers Policyholders When Insurers Reserve Rights
This CLE will offer in-depth legal analysis and practical suggestions on how ethical duties can empower policy holders when a liability insurer agree to defend under a reservation of rights but then appoints defense counsel and directs the defense.
In this CLE, Stephen L. Thomas examines the language of the ethical rules, liability insurance law, and provides non-litigation solutions for panel counsel to comply with ethical obligations, for reserving insurers to fulfill contractual & regulatory obligations, for policyholders to enforce their rights and for counsel for injured victims to facilitate prompt settlements. The main issues discussed: how a reservation of rights triggers counsel?s duty of undivided loyalty and creates a possible conflict of interest, well established (disparate) case law and practice pointers for how policy holders can win. Also covered: the 3 Types of Jurisdictions, the California Restatement Rule, Per Se Rule states, the Enhanced Duties Rule, Rule 1.7: Undivided Loyalty, Rule 1.4: Communication, Rule 1.6: Confidentiality, Rule 1.8: Compensation (Cal. 1.8.6), the 6 Prongs to success, developing admissible evidence, Insurance Industry Defenses, case law. Model emails & letters, questionnaires and a detailed memorandum of law are also provided in the written materials.
An attorney with over 40 years of experience in Insurance Law, Stephen L. Thomas focuses on defending policyholders in a wide variety of liability suits.Specialty Areas: Legal Ethics
Practice Areas: Business Law, Ethics, Litigation, Personal Injury, Professional Conduct, 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) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | 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 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: 03/20/2028Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
2.00 credit hours | 1.00 Legal Ethics
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Original Production Date: 03/20/2023
Run Time: 1:59:59 - Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins: The Power of Story to Influence and Persuade
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Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins: The Power of Story to Influence and Persuade
"Those who tell the stories rule society." - Plato. And those lawyers who tell the best legal story rule their cases.
In this CLE, Jennifer Gardner shows you how lawyers can tell powerful legal stories and how to be a powerful legal storyteller. The main topics presented include: whoever tells the best story wins the trial or case, telling your client's persuasive legal story, what makes a good legal story great and what makes a good legal storyteller great. Additional topics: key concepts of engaging stories, humans learn through story, telling persuasive stories in your legal case, the neuroscience of storytelling, the right brain & emotions, the left brain as gatekeeper, triggering the right brain, universal story themes, struggle & conflict, Joseph Campbell & The Hero's Journey, archetypes, superheroes + antiheros, outlaws + tricksters, the emotional reality of your clients, credibility & authority, building trust & rapport, being human, how to listen actively and repetition & mirroring.
Jennifer B. Gardner has served clients in criminal and civil legal disputes since 1987 as a trial lawyer in Los Angeles since 1992. A proud graduate of the Trial Lawyers College, Jennifer is also a writer, a speaker and magnetic courtroom presence.Practice Areas: Criminal Law, 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) | Illinois (IL) | 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) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA)
Course Expiration: 10/30/2028Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours
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Original Production Date: 10/30/2023
Run Time: 1:00:00 - You Might Go to Prison, Even Though You're Innocent
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You Might Go to Prison, Even Though You're Innocent
Surviving prison as an innocent person is a surreal nightmare no one wants to think about. But it can happen to you - and those you love.
Justin Brooks has spent his career freeing innocent people from prison. Putting you at the defense table, this CLE forces us to consider how any one of us might be swept up in the legal system. From bad IDs to people telling lies, Justin provides the main reasons that people are wrongfully convicted and he offers detailed accounts of the cases he has worked on. Main topics: bad lawyering, differences in police work in the city vs. the country, you come home & find your partner dead, false confessions, junk science, Shaken Baby Syndrome, you have or care for a sick child, the jury is blinded by junk science, bad information from informants, and you are poor and/or a person of color. Additional topics: bite mark evidence, bad crime scene preservation, Relative Opinion Process, Cross-Racial Identifications, problems with Police line-ups, DNA testing & database, the Reid Technique, the CSI Effect, the McMartin Pre-School case and the Brian Banks case.
Professor Justin Brooks directs the LLM Program in Comparative Law in Spanish at the USD School of Law. As the program director, he administers a national moot court program in Mexico, and coordinates the work of 35 innocence organizations in Latin America.Practice Areas: Criminal 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) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | 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 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: 09/18/2028Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours
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Original Production Date: 09/18/2023
Run Time: 1:00:00