- Faculty:
- Joel Oster, Esq.
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 9 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- From My Cousin Vinny to Lincoln Lawyer, from Atticus Finch to Lt. Kaffee, Hollywood lawyers have a lot to teach us about the Model Rules of Professional Conduct. Using the Hollywood storylines as a starting point, we dissect the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, and then apply them to real-life cases. As they would never disclaim in the movies, “all characters appearing in this class are ...
- Faculty:
- Jennifer Ellis, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1:04
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Are you curious about how artificial intelligence can revolutionize the way your law firm operates? While there has been extensive theoretical discussion about AI, this seminar offers a unique opportunity to witness its practical applications firsthand. Join us for "A Day in the Life: Practical Examples of Artificial Intelligence in Law Firms," a continuing legal education seminar where
- Faculty:
- Daniel J. Siegel, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 1 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- This program will highlight the newest features of Adobe Acrobat Pro while also demonstrating some of the features that make it a must-have for every law firm.
- Faculty:
- Roger J. Dodd, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 30 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- In a series of four 90-minute webinars, Roger Dodd presents a completely integrated cross-examination system taught via learnable concrete principles. In each webinar Roger illustrates key principles and techniques of cross-examination to implement at trial and at depositions (in-person or online). His examples are based on dozens of real-life examples. Even if you don’t take the whole series...
- Faculty:
- Jennifer Ellis, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1:04
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- AI (Artificial Intelligence) is not just the hot new thing. It is changing the way lawyers practice. Join us and learn about the legal, ethical, and practical issues you need to know.
- Faculty:
- Jennifer Ellis, Esq.
- Duration:
- 00:52
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- The Coronavirus pandemic has forced many attorneys to work from home. While some may have been prepared for the shift to working remotely fulltime, others are considering the notion of working outside of their traditional office space for the first time. In this free program, attorney Jennifer Ellis reviews some of the basic office functions attorneys need to replicate...
- Faculty:
- Jeffrey R. Schoenberger, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 4 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Legal technology is a double-edged sword; it can cause malpractice, or it can guard against it! Most of the top causes for malpractice and grievance issues are related to organization, communication, and law office management. As such, they are largely preventable. How do you properly communicate confidential information with clients? How do you properly negotiate documents with opposing counsel?
- Faculty:
- Jennifer Ellis, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1:03
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Whether you choose to be online or not (and you should be online) your clients will write you reviews. Unfortunately, angry clients are much more likely to write about you than happy clients. This webinar will explore the ethical and practical issues surrounding getting good reviews as well as discuss how you should respond when someone bashes you online. Lawyers have been disciplined for their...
- Faculty:
- Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 4 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Bill Cosby victimized nearly sixty women and was convicted of sexually assaulting Andrea Constand and sentenced to prison. However, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court reversed his convictions indicating he could not be tried again. In 2006 the FBI did an extensive investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and found that he had sexually assaulted 37 girls, some as young as 14, and prepared...
- Faculty:
- Christopher Lowell | Anna Marie Thatcher | James Fleming | Honorable Jeffrey L. Viken, Esq. | Brian T. Guthrie, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 7 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Even in Ben Franklin's time, the public held cynical views about lawyers. Have things changed? What can we learn from historical perspectives on lawyers? How can one be a better practitioner and help negate some of the lingering negative attitudes toward today’s lawyers? In this engaging and informative program, Ben Franklin (who worked with more la
- Faculty:
- Steven L. Taylor
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 33 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- This 90-minute presentation will review the Brady standard requiring prosecutors to turn over exculpatory evidence to the defense and will discuss some cases in which Brady has played a role, including the Brady case itself, the Duke Lacrosse case, and the Ted Stevens case. Timeline: (1) Overview of Brady Standard (35 mins) (2)&nb
- Faculty:
- Steve Hughes
- Duration:
- 1:01
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- What if you could stand in front of an audience and deliver a presentation so powerful it captivated them from start to finish? You can if you understand body language, how people think, and what causes people to pay attention. This dynamic program combines the time-tested wisdom of the Greek philosophers with the latest insights from today’s leading storytellers: Madison Avenue and Hollywoo
- Faculty:
- Steve Hughes
- Duration:
- 1:01
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- How would you like to snap your fingers and instantly judges, jurors, and clients would agree with your position? It may not be that easy, however you can dramatically improve your chances for success if you understand how people make decisions and what causes them to act. This dynamic CLE program draws on the latest scientific research to illustrate how you can ethically influence
- Faculty:
- Lawrence Eichen, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1:02
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- This course provides an overview of artificial intelligence and the features of ChatGPT. It discusses how attorneys can use ChatGPT and other AI platforms to assist with client intake, document review, research, drafting, editing, and brainstorming like never before.
- Faculty:
- Graham Thatcher | Anna Marie Thatcher | James Fleming | Honorable Jeffrey L. Viken, Esq. | Alicia Garcia, Esq. | John Dorsey, Esq.
- Duration:
- 3 Hours 5 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- A master of the courtroom stage, who possessed an uncanny understanding of human character, Clarence Darrow was arguably the greatest trial lawyer of the twentieth century. He was an adamant opponent of capital punishment and a passionate proponent of civil and human rights. Often called the "Attorney for the Damned," he fought for the underdog and took on criminal cases thought to be ho
- Faculty:
- Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1:00
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the armorer of the film “Rust” was found guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter for the 2021 on-set fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Alec Baldwin fired the fatal bullet believing that the gun was a cold gun and did not contain live ammunition. At Ms. Reed’s trial the prosecutor relied on visual evidence, film, pictures, and visual enhancements
- Faculty:
- Steven L. Taylor
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 13 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Adopted in 2010, Criminal Rule 16(K) mandates that the parties disclose their expert-witness reports at least 21 days before trial. If the 21-day rule is violated, the remedy at trial is exclusion to the extent there was non-compliance, a mandatory remedy reinforced and emphasized by the Ohio Supreme Court when it addressed the rule in State v. Boaston, 160 Ohio St.3d 46, 2020-Ohio-1061.
- Faculty:
- Mark Weaver, Esq
- Duration:
- 1:33
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Facing the news media or an angry public can be nerve-racking even under the best conditions. Now, Ohio prosecutors are called to communicate complex information about the law, public protection, and local government action to panicked citizens. Effective crisis communications is even more important during a global pandemic. This OPAA webinar will feature timely, practical advice ...
- Faculty:
- Roger J. Dodd, Esq.
- Duration:
- 2:00
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- To litigate in the COVID-19 era you need more than the traditional cross-examination techniques you’ve always relied on. COVID-19 has dramatically changed the face of litigation...kick-starting a technology shift in the practice of law that has already taken place in almost every other area of society. Zoom, Webex, and other remote platforms are now a regular part of the litigation and ...
- Faculty:
- Roger J. Dodd, Esq. | Olivia Espinosa | Steve Hohman
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 32 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Professional improv actor and teacher, Steve Hohman, and legendary author and trial lawyer, Roger J. Dodd, connect the disciplines of cross-examination and improvisation. This engaging and innovative 90-minute video takes you through easy-to-follow strategies for the courtroom and introduces practical improvisational acting skills to help master Dodd's world-famous cross-examination techniques
- Faculty:
- Roger J. Dodd, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 29 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- In a series of four 90-minute webinars, Roger Dodd presents a completely integrated cross-examination system taught via learnable concrete principles. In each webinar Roger illustrates key principles and techniques of cross-examination to implement at trial and at depositions (in-person or online). His examples are based on dozens of real-life examples. Even if you don’t take the whole series...
- Faculty:
- Joel Oster, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1:01
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Every lawyer is aware of the Rules of Professional Conduct that govern what they can and can't do - ethically. But still, every year hundreds of lawyers find themselves running afoul of these rules. This presentation is your chance to refresh your own knowledge of those rules and to match wits with disciplinary authorities. The Comedian of Law...
- Faculty:
- Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. | John W. Simek
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 3 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Deepfakes can impact our relationship to information and the tools we use to work with it. How will this new horizon impact the trustworthiness of evidence and will the legal profession have the tools needed to test what they see or hear? What are the implications for the Rule of Law and our democracy? Topics our presenters will cover include:
- Faculty:
- Lawrence Eichen, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1:02
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Imposter Syndrome is a phenomenon whereby individuals doubt their skills, talents, or qualifications.
- Faculty:
- Jeffrey R. Schoenberger, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 3 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Law and medicine were always the pair: well-respected professions, pathways to middle class (or better!) comfort, and laggards with technology. Whether you went to a doctor’s office or a lawyer’s office, paper ruled the day. But that’s changing. One of the last bastions of “paper is king” is the executed document – “wet” signatures serving as proof ...
- Faculty:
- Philip Bogdanoff, Esq. | Samantha D. Holmes, PhD
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Everyone has implicit biases that influence their judgment. However, when selecting a jury it is important for attorneys to uncover the implicit biases of prospective jurors to obtain a jury that can hear your client’s case fairly and impartially. Further, it is essential for attorneys to understand their own implicit biases and how they can influence your decisions when
- Faculty:
- Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 1 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- The Rules of Professional Conduct indicate that an attorney who possesses unprivileged information that a judge has violated the Rules of Judicial Conduct shall inform the appropriate authority. And it is professional misconduct for a lawyer to knowingly assist a judge in conduct that is a violation of applicable rules of judicial conduct. Therefore, it is incumbent for every attorney ...
- Faculty:
- Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 4 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Rule 8.3 of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct indicates that “a lawyer who knows that that a judge has committed a violation of applicable rules of judicial conduct that raises a substantial question as to the judge's fitness for office shall inform the appropriate authority.” Rule 8.4 of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct explains that it is professional misconduct for
- Faculty:
- Erin M. Aiello, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1:10
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- There is a significant correlation between domestic/intimate partner violence and violence against animals (often referred to as “the link”). We also know that victims of domestic violence will often refuse to leave their abusers out of fear that their beloved pet would be harmed, and not having a safe place that will shelter them both. One study found that at least 87% of ...
- Faculty:
- Tom O'Connor, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 4 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Most attorneys in private practice are employed by law firms with fewer than 20 lawyers and, in fact, half of all U.S lawyers in private practice are solos. When e-discovery came on the scene, these attorneys viewed it as the exclusive domain of large firms with large cases in Federal court. But with the increase in digital activity by people in all areas of their lives, e-discovery has become an
- Faculty:
- Michael Maschke, EnCE, CEH, ACE, CISSP
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Learn the ins-and-outs of collecting, analyzing, and recovering evidence from mobile devices. Discover how digital forensic capabilities have grown by reviewing real-world situations. What seems hidden may be revealed after all. Game on! Participants can expect to learn the following during this session: • Explore forensic process from preservation to reporting. • Identify the latest types...
- Faculty:
- Cynthia Sharp, Esq. | Becky Howlett, Esq
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Join veteran attorney Cindy Sharp and certified contemplative practices teacher and attorney Becky Howlett as they unpack age bias in the legal field—what it is, why it matters, and ways to enhance collaboration across all age levels. Addressing ageism in the legal profession can strengthen cross-generational collaboration, meaning better service for clients and more fulfilling workplaces ...
- Faculty:
- Daniel J. Siegel, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Smartphones are in reality powerful computers that store massive amounts of data, potentially including information that lawyers are required to keep confidential under the Rules of Professional Conduct, such as client names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and other information. This program will discuss the data stored by smartphones, and the dangers created by apps that can access ...
- Faculty:
- Jim Jesse, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 3 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- In this program, attorney/songwriter Jim Jesse discusses the unique issues faced when representing an organization as a client, particularly one as unique as a musical group. in this case, Jesse uses The Beatles and Rolling Stones as examples. Picture yourself as General Counsel for the two biggest bands in the world. And there's plenty of overlap between the two bands...
- Faculty:
- Becky Howlett, Esq | Cynthia Sharp, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1:00
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- In this essential CLE, lawyers Cynthia Sharp and Rebecca Howlett delve into the ethical complexities of using Gen AI tools like ChatGPT in legal practice. This course explores best practices for mitigating risks related to accuracy, over-reliance and confidentiality while navigating the evolving legal landscape. Participants will review the implications of ABA Formal Op. 512 ...
Ethics, Attorneys, and Social Media: How to Keep the Disciplinary Counsel from Knocking at Your Door
- Faculty:
- Philip Bogdanoff, Retired Prosecutor & Police Advisor
- Duration:
- 59 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Ethical conduct is a key to being an effective attorney. Each week we read about disciplinary cases where attorneys are suspended for misconduct involving clients, the courts, or other attorneys. In this presentation we examine disciplinary cases involving the misuse of social media and the types of conduct that result in disciplinary action and suspensions. We will examine the rules of professional...
- Faculty:
- Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Prominent South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was convicted of Murder and he filed a motion for new trial alleging that the clerk of courts tampered with the jury by advising them not to believe Murdaugh’s testimony and pressuring them to reach a quick guilty verdict. After an evidentiary hearing where a juror indicated they were influenced by the clerk to return a guilty verdict, the judge overruled the motion finding that there was insufficient evidence to overturn the jury’s verdict.
- Faculty:
- Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 59 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Prominent South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was convicted of Murder and he filed a motion for new trial alleging that the clerk of courts tampered with the jury by advising them not to believe Murdaugh’s testimony and pressuring them to reach a quick guilty verdict. After an evidentiary hearing where a juror indicated they were influenced by the clerk to return a guilty verdict, the judge overruled the motion finding that there was insufficient evidence to overturn the jury’s verdict.
- Faculty:
- Charles H. Rose, III
- Duration:
- 1:29
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- FRE 611 addresses witnesses and establishes the manner and scope of witness testimony during cross examination. While FRE 611 governs the form of cross examination questions, many other evidentiary rules also impact your ability to impeach witnesses. Prosecutors must understand the legal doctrine behind the rules governing impeachment. This presentation will show attendees how to begin ...
- Faculty:
- Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 1 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- As a prosecutor, we all have our horror stories about witnesses. In this presentation, we will examine issues relating to witnesses including enforcing a subpoena of a witness, impeaching your own witness, witness competency, material witnesses, court witnesses, recalling witnesses, and other issues relating to witnesses. We will also review case law regarding witness tampering by defense
- Faculty:
- Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 3 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- The admissibility and persuasiveness of expert testimony will often make or break a case. Prosecutors often rely on expert witnesses to prove the defendant’s guilt or innocence. In this presentation we will examine the admissibility of expert testimony both by the State and the defense. We will review various cases involving the admissibility of forensic evidence that can ...
- Faculty:
- Nicholas Taylor
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 3 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Imagine that you could find and have admitted as evidence virtually any public historical web content, and without having to rely on discovery from the opposing party. Imagine that you could thereby establish when specific information was first published, updated, or available online - e.g., patent disclosures, marks and copyrighted materials, terms of service, advertised claims regarding products
- Faculty:
- Steve Hughes
- Duration:
- 1:01
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Smart attorneys know that it’s not enough to have the best argument or the perfect solution—you also need to be able to communicate ideas effectively. This is certainly the case when it comes to PowerPoint presentations. Flashes of Brilliance is a dynamic program that shows you how to create and deliver winning visual presentations regardless of your design...
- Faculty:
- Carole Levitt | Mark Rosch
- Duration:
- 1:00
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Casemaker4 is an online legal research system that lawyers in many states (such as Maine, New Hampshire and others) can access for free through their bar association memberships. Casemaker updated its entire platform and re-launched it as Casemaker4 on June 5, 2019. Casemaker4 includes a variety of legal research resources: Cases, statutes, session laws, codes, court rules, rules, and regu
- Faculty:
- Deborah Reid, Esq.
- Duration:
- 59 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Copyright was created as a legal response to the invention of the printing press to protect authors and their writings. It continues to evolve in response to advances in technology. In this webinar, you will learn how the definitions of ‘author’ and ‘writing’ have expanded to include or exclude new technologies. We will explore issues of authorship and artificial ...
- Faculty:
- Cynthia Sharp, Esq. | Becky Howlett, Esq
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 5 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- As attorneys, chronic stress is often a part of our job. If we do not effectively manage chronic stress, however, it has the potential to cripple our productivity levels. Chronic stress can also make it physically, mentally, and emotionally impossible to advocate for our clients and communicate with them effectively and competently. Further, we run the risk of violating the rules of professional ...
- Faculty:
- Cynthia Sharp, Esq. | Becky Howlett, Esq
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 2 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Attorneys often represent people who have been traumatized as victims of abuse, crime, or other adversity. As the matter unfolds, lawyers, staff and judges alike may be exposed to emotional stories, highly charged situations, as well as gruesome and disturbing evidence, which can lead to secondary or vicarious trauma. Symptoms include burnout, PTSD, irritability, difficulties with sleep and ...
- Faculty:
- Katy Goshtasbi, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1:02
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Our personal brands make us unique as lawyers. They also create an environment where conflict reigns and diversity is lacking if the personal brand distinctions are not clarified and harnessed well. The result is a happier workforce, collaborative work environment, maximum efficiency and better attorney-client relationships and attorney- attorney relationships. In this interac
- Faculty:
- Roger J. Dodd, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1:30
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- In a series of four 90-minute webinars, Roger Dodd presents a completely integrated cross-examination system taught via learnable concrete principles. In each webinar Roger illustrates key principles and techniques of cross-examination to implement at trial and at depositions (in-person or online). His examples are based on dozens of real-life examples. Even if you don’t take the whole series...
- Faculty:
- Becky Howlett, Esq | Cynthia Sharp, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 4 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- The ABA and Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s (ABA/HBFF) groundbreaking 2016 study confirmed devastatingly high rates of both mental health concerns and substance abuse amongst lawyers. For example, between 21-36% of attorneys qualify as problem drinkers—3-5x higher than the general population. Moreover, 25-30% of attorney disciplinary matters, 60% of all malpractice claims, and 85% of
- Faculty:
- Carol Schiro Greenwald, PhD
- Duration:
- 59 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Videoconferencing is supposed to be the pandemic equivalent to in-person meetings, from meeting with a client to appearing before a judge. It is equivalent, in the sense that you can still meet or network “in-person,” but the person is encapsulated in a tiny square. It isn’t equivalent when you realize that most participants are sitting at home in the corner of their ...
- Faculty:
- Cynthia Sharp, Esq. | Becky Howlett, Esq
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 3 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Do you control your digital life or does it control you? Whether texting, emailing, posting on social media, or browsing the Web, many people are at the mercy of their digital devices. Indeed, Internet addiction is on the rise and is linked to mental health concerns like depression and anxiety. In 2019, the average American checked their phone 96 times a day. By the end of 2021, that figure ...
- Faculty:
- Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1:01
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- The purpose of interrogation is to elicit incriminating statements, admissions, and perhaps a full confession in order to prove the defendant’s guilt. A defendant’s own words that he committed the crime is very persuasive to a jury in proving a defendant’s guilt. In this presentation we will discuss what prosecutors must do to get a defendant’s confession admitted into ...
- Faculty:
- Graham Thatcher | Anna Marie Thatcher | John Dorsey, Esq. | James Fleming | Alicia Garcia, Esq. | Honorable Jeffrey L. Viken, Esq.
- Duration:
- 3:03
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- When Justice William O. Douglas retired from the United States Supreme Court in 1975, he had served for thirty-six years, longer than any other justice its history, and had helped to decide some of the most important cases in the nation’s history. He was an inveterate traveler, prolific writer, and popular speaker, who used his position to espouse his ideas on environmentalism and the Bill
- Faculty:
- Katy Goshtasbi, Esq. | Shiau Yen Chin-Dennis | Brendan Gutierrez McDonnell
- Duration:
- 45 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- BONUS PROGRAM FOR ATTENDEES OF Practical Tips & Strategies To Combat Implicit Biases In Law Firms and Society
- Faculty:
- Katy Goshtasbi, Esq.
- Duration:
- 16 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- In this BONUS PROGRAM, Katy Goshtasbi discusses identifying and addressing implicit biases of any kind among staff, colleagues, clients, vendors, and even ourselves - regardless of the size of your firm/practice. Attorney Brenna Legaard discusses her experiences as a veteran lawyer who is relatively new to the K&L Gates Portland office and the positive effects the office's
- Faculty:
- Katy Goshtasbi, Esq.
- Duration:
- 22 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- In this BONUS PROGRAM, Katy Goshtasbi discusses identifying and addressing implicit biases of any kind among staff, colleagues, clients, vendors, and even ourselves - regardless of the size of your firm/practice. First-year K&L Gates Associate HQ Wang and 3L Legal Intern Olivia Ashe discuss their experiences working in the firm's Portland office - and the positive
- Faculty:
- Carole Levitt | Judy K. Davis, Esq
- Duration:
- 1:04
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- With cost-conscious clients scrutinizing legal bills, lawyers cannot afford to only depend on fee-based resources the way they used to, especially if there are reliable free resources available. The speakers will point lawyers to useful and reliable Internet legal research resources, which are either free or low cost. They will explain how to use various resources effectively so you can become ...
- Faculty:
- Daniel J. Siegel, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 3 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- IOLTA account mismanagement is one of the most common reasons attorneys find themselves in disciplinary hot water. In most cases, the attorney has never been trained how to handle a trust account, or what the best practices are for handling one. In this program, attendees will learn about the relevant Rules of Professional Conduct, and how they can use best practices to account for all client and
- Faculty:
- Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1:00
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- In 1920s Oklahoma, Native Americans were treated as second class citizens. In the book and movie, Killers of the Flower Moon, we learn the true story about how members of the Osage Tribe were cheated out of their wealth and murdered for their oil rights. In this presentation we will watch film clips of the movie and discuss laws that discriminated against the Osage tribe.
- Faculty:
- Becky Howlett, Esq | Cynthia Sharp, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 3 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Join Cindy Sharp and Becky Howlett for this timely educational webinar as they unpack implicit bias—what it is, why it matters, and reveal strategies to become aware of our own unconscious biases and ultimately enhance mindful decision-making. Overall, this program will support your ability to recognize these biases and implement strategies to curtail their harmful effects in your ...
- Faculty:
- Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.
- Duration:
- 58 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- The first season of the Lincoln Lawyer series was the most popular English-language Netflix show having made the Top 10 in 90 countries. Although everyone enjoyed watching the exploits of the Lincoln Lawyer, Mickey Haller, was he ethical? The goal of this program is for attorneys to review the Rules of Professional Conduct while discussing this fascinating series...
- Faculty:
- Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1:00
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- In season two, the Lincoln Lawyer, Mickey Haller, develops aromantic relationship with the owner of a Mexican restaurant, Lisa Trammel. He learns she is feuding with a developer who is attempting to take her property. The developer files a restraining order against Ms. Trammel and is subsequently murdered. When Ms. Trammel is charged with this Murder, the Lincoln Lawyer springs into action to defe
- Faculty:
- Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 1 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Where the Crawdads Sing is a novel that has sold over 15 million copies and has been created into a best-selling movie. In this murder mystery Catherine "Kya" Clark is accused of murdering Chase Andrews after their relationship ended. We will examine the trial by reviewing clips of this movie and discussing the trial tactics by the prosecutor and defense.
- Faculty:
- JoAnn L. Hathaway
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 1 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Selecting legal malpractice insurance can be a daunting undertaking. Due to lack of understanding, lawyers often find themselves without adequate coverage when a claim occurs. This “too little too late” scenario could have been avoided if they had purchased coverage knowing some basic insurance concepts. In addition, many policies provide coverage outside the realm of legal malpractice coverage...
- Faculty:
- Roy Ginsburg
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 1 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Everyone knows lawyers are not supposed to chase ambulances, but do you really know what that means? What are the ethical traps that lawyers unintentionally fall into when placing information on their websites? Is it okay to say you “specialize” in an area of law? Refresh your memory of the basic marketing ethics rules that you haven’t looked at since you took the MPRE. There are
- Faculty:
- Brian T. Guthrie, Esq. | Anna Marie Thatcher | John M. Stuart, Esq. | Barry R. Vickrey, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 18 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Abraham Lincoln once said, “As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man [person]. There will still be business enough.” Lincoln on Professionalism was created by the Atlanta Bar Association in partnership with the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism in Georgia in celebration of the 200th Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. The CLE program presents the writings of Abraham Lincoln to create an engaging documentary-style program on professionalism.
- Faculty:
- Michael Maschke, EnCE, CEH, ACE, CISSP
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 1 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Electronic evidence plays a critical role in most cases. Frequently, relevant evidence is now found in the cloud and not on a local computer, server, or external hard drive. Businesses and consumers are using cloud services more than ever. Microsoft 365 has taken over the business world. Third-party messaging apps such as Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp continue to flourish. The cloud is now ...
- Faculty:
- Alan Blumenfeld | Katherine James | Andrew Caple-Shaw | Act of Communications | Anna Marie Thatcher
- Duration:
- 2:15
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- How many times have you thought you prepared a witness perfectly only to have that witness fail – either just a little, or completely and disastrously? Do your problem witnesses keep you awake at night? Do some witnesses affect YOUR performance? You are not alone. Every attorney knows exactly what a “star witness” looks like, acts like, and performs like. A star witness is...
- Faculty:
- Barron Henley, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 2 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Microsoft Word combines font and paragraph formatting into something called Styles. By default, styles are automatically applied to all text whether you want them or not, and the feature cannot be turned off. This seminar will demystify the subject of Styles and show you how to customize Styles to work for you rather than suffering their automatic default behaviors. By mastering Styles customization...
- Faculty:
- Graham Thatcher | Brian T. Guthrie, Esq. | Anna Marie Thatcher | Alicia Garcia, Esq. | John M. Stuart, Esq. | Barry R. Vickrey, Esq.
- Duration:
- 2:19
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- In 1535 one lawyer chose personal conscience over public loyalty and so threatened those in power that they killed him! Some have called Sir Thomas More the first "modern man." He was certainly the quintessential Renaissance man ... lawyer, statesman, philosopher, linguist, raconteur, Chancellor of England ... and author of one of the great books of western civilization, Utopia. Despite all of that, Sir Thomas More was beheaded by King Henry VIII in 1535 for high treason.
- Faculty:
- Danielle DavisRoe
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 2 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Office 365 is now and the future! It provides our wonderful and latest Office tools like Word, Excel, Outlook at a reasonable cost and convenience, but it also provides amazing collaboration and time management tools. In this session, our experts to demonstrate how to collaborate using the tools that are baked in and part of this subscription ... tools that most lawyers overlook. Learn also how to...
- Faculty:
- Mickey Valdez, CA
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 2 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Sexual assault cases can be some of the most difficult to prosecute. Even when the evidence is there, juries often make decisions based on stereotypes and implicit biases that have plagued our society for decades. This training focuses on Start by Believing, a public awareness campaign started by EVAWI, designed to improve the public response to sexual assault. The goal is to ...
- Faculty:
- Mickey Valdez, CA
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 12 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Sexual assault cases can be some of the most difficult to prosecute. Even when the evidence is there, juries often make decisions based on stereotypes and implicit biases that have plagued our society for decades. This training focuses on Start by Believing, a public awareness campaign started by EVAWI, designed to improve the public response to sexual assault. The goal is to ...
- Faculty:
- Roy Ginsburg
- Duration:
- 0:59
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- The practice of law is based on relationships – with clients, potential clients and referral sources. Personal networking is the best way to create and sustain those relationships. Unfortunately, many lawyers will do anything to avoid networking. The key to successful networking is to find the networking method that matches your personality – the one that makes you feel the most...
- Faculty:
- Graham Thatcher | Anna Marie Thatcher | Charles Abourezk, Esq. | Alicia Garcia, Esq. | Brian T. Guthrie, Esq. | John M. Stuart, Esq. | Barry R. Vickrey, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 5 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- A master of the courtroom stage who possessed an uncanny understanding of human character, Clarence Darrow was arguably the greatest trial lawyer of the twentieth century. An adamant opponent of capital punishment and a passionate proponent of civil and human rights, he was often called the "Attorney for the Damned" because he fought for the underdog and took on criminal cases thought to be hopeless. Yet, while commanding respect as a trial lawyer, Darrow was often embroiled in bitter controversy for his unpopular stands on many issues and criticized for his purported unethical professional behavior.
- Faculty:
- Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 3 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Rule 8.3 of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct indicates that “a lawyer who knows that that a judge has committed a violation of applicable rules of judicial conduct that raises a substantial question as to the judge's fitness for office shall inform the appropriate authority.” Rule 8.4 of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct explains that it is professional misconduct for
- Faculty:
- Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Winning the lottery means nothing if you lose the winning ticket before you get to the lottery agent. Similarly, obtaining a guilty verdict after a long and exhausting trial is worthless if your appellate brief cannot persuade an appellate court to affirm the jury’s verdict. You do not want to try a case a second time after having a case reversed on appeal.
- Faculty:
- Katy Goshtasbi, Esq. | Janice Walshok
- Duration:
- 1:00
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Everyone has biases. It’s natural. While me might recognize our own explicit biases, the unconscious nature of implicit bias makes them easier to ignore. Unfortunately, ignoring our implicit biases impacts not only our practice success, but our entire life and reputation. When we are able to recognize our own biases, and those of others, we can be in control of changing systematic biases within our workplace and society...
- Faculty:
- Erin M. Aiello, Esq.
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- This two hour presentation will cover testifying about animal cruelty cases from both the perspective of the prosecutor and the officer, effectively working with witnesses, special considerations for cases related to intimate partner violence, utilizing experts, effectively navigating cross-examination and preparing for trials involving animal victims. Presenter Erin M. Aiello, Law Enforcement...
- Faculty:
- Roger J. Dodd, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 31 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- In a series of four 90-minute webinars, Roger Dodd presents a completely integrated cross-examination system taught via learnable concrete principles. In each webinar Roger illustrates key principles and techniques of cross-examination to implement at trial and at depositions (in-person or online). His examples are based on dozens of real-life examples. Even if you don’t take the whole series...
- Faculty:
- Roy Ginsburg
- Duration:
- 1:02
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Many lawyers forget that law is a service profession. Studies show that the most frequent reason for losing clients is poor service. And retaining clients in a volatile economy is crucial to your practice. So how do you make sure you’re providing the best service?
- Faculty:
- Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1:03
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- A prosecutor has the responsibility of a minister of justice and not simply that of an advocate. Seeking justice is about seeking the right result in each case. In some instances, this means declining to prosecute a case where the evidence does not support that a defendant committed the crime and in other cases this means that a prosecutor faced with newly discovered evidence that an innocent
- Faculty:
- Steven L. Taylor
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 14 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Effective March 22, 2019, Am.Sub.S.B. No. 201, otherwise known as the Reagan Tokes Act (RTA), enacted major changes in relation to first-degree and second-degree felonies by providing for indefinite sentencing in regard to such offenses occurring on or after the effective date. Now, two years later, prosecutors throughout the state are addressing cases having RTA sentencing implications...
- Faculty:
- Drew Wood, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- At many trials, jurors are presented with a massive amount of information. Legal definitions, scientific jargon, factual disputes, faulty memories… sometimes all in the same case! As prosecutors, we need to help the jury process information in the moment, and help them recall that information later in the jury room. This CLE considers classic stories of epic length, and ...
- Faculty:
- Danielle DavisRoe
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 4 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- The market is saturated with task management tools. In this webinar, explore the best free and inexpensive task management tools available today and learn how to take control of your day. When the tasks are organized and the task list is complete, you will be able to focus on the work at hand, sleep better, and find time for yourself.
- Faculty:
- Greg Riegel, Esq.
- Duration:
- 59 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- When advising clients on the purchase or sale of an aircraft, there is more to consider than just purchase price, inspection, and delivery details. Depending on the jurisdiction where the plane will be sold, delivered, or hangered, there could be major tax implications associated with the transaction.
- Faculty:
- Steve Hughes
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 2 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- One of the many challenges today’s lawyers face is communicating complex fact patterns and arguments to a variety of audiences. Stories are an excellent (and often overlooked) way to humanize facts and invite people to experience the emotional aspects of what you’re saying. This lively, upbeat program explores the benefits of using stories to frame issues, engage clients, judges...
- Faculty:
- Janette Reever
- Duration:
- 1:53
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Dogfighting investigations present unique challenges for law enforcement and prosecutors. During this 1.5 hour course, we will review the relationship between dogfighting and other violent criminal activity, relevant Ohio and federal laws, a review of key evidence and investigative techniques and prosecution preparation.
- Faculty:
- Daniel J. Siegel, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 1 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Ever since law firms began using computers, there have been concerns about whether attorneys must or should use special security measures, like encryption, to protect confidential and sensitive information. Changes in ethical and procedural rules, including requirements that lawyers must (1) be technologically competent and (2) redact court filings, highlight the need for lawyers to be proactive w
- Faculty:
- Becky Howlett, Esq | Cynthia Sharp, Esq.
- Duration:
- 58 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Join attorneys Cynthia Sharp and Rebecca Howlett in this practical and insightful CLE exploring how ChatGPT can transform legal practice. The course covers this Generative AI tool's capabilities, practical applications like document analysis and legal research, and how it can enhance attorney productivity. Learn how to mindfully use AI to streamline workflows and promote attorney ...
- Faculty:
- Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.
- Duration:
- 58 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- On October 21, 2021, Alec Baldwin shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins while rehearsing a scene for the movie Rust and Alec Baldwin was charged with Involuntary Manslaughter. Critics argue that charges should not be filed since he believed the gun did not contain live ammunition. Whether you are deciding to file a civil complaint or criminal charges, attorneys must conduct a
- Faculty:
- Alan Blumenfeld | Katherine James | Andrew Caple-Shaw | Act of Communications | Anna Marie Thatcher
- Duration:
- 3:14
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- The attorney is called upon to assume the tasks of writer, director and actor, but is usually only trained in the rules and procedures of the law. The Art of Advocacy: What Can Lawyers Learn From Actors℠ teaches lawyers how to translate ideas, opinions, research and facts of a trial or other professional presentation into live three-dimensional events. The program demonstrates...
- Faculty:
- Cynthia Sharp, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 2 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Would you like to increase your client base but don’t know where to begin? Do you want to actively market your practice on a restricted budget – but don’t want to run afoul of the Ethics Rules? If so, you won’t want to miss Cynthia Sharp’s energetic and informative presentation. Attendees will be provided with tools and motivation to create and implement an individual
- Faculty:
- Steven L. Taylor
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 3 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- The fundamentals of a good closing argument are mostly strategic and rhetorical, being designed to convince a properly-skeptical jury to come to the right conclusion on the facts.
- Faculty:
- Steve Hughes
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 3 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- What do you do when something doesn't go your way at work? What if you could remain calm and find your footing in short order? What if you were more resilient after setbacks? This dynamic program gives you simple-to-use tools to unlock your EQ to be more present and think on your feet in and out of the courtroom. Borrowing from the latest scientific research as well as insights from improv per
- Faculty:
- Becky Howlett, Esq | Cynthia Sharp, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 3 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- Join attorneys Becky Howlett and Cindy Sharp for this timely webinar as they explore the prevalence of burnout, stress, depression, and anxiety in the legal profession. The landmark 2016 study on lawyer impairment, Patrick R. Krill, JD, LLM, et al, The Prevalence of Substance Use and Other Mental Health Concerns Among American Attorneys, 10 Journal of Addiction Medicine 46...
- Faculty:
- Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 1 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Short Description:
- On October 21, 2021, Alec Baldwin shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins while rehearsing a scene for the movie Rust and Alec Baldwin was charged with Involuntary Manslaughter. Critics argue that charges should not be filed since he believed the gun did not contain live ammunition. Whether you are deciding to file a civil complaint or criminal charges, attorneys must conduct a screening process before moving forward. In this presentation, we will discuss the screening process in both civil and criminal cases. Attendees will learn how prosecutors make charging decisions, the factors they consider, the evidence supporting the Baldwin charges and the State’s two theories of criminal liability. The goal of the presentation is for attendees to review the evidence in this case including film clips relating to the charges and determine whether the prosecutor made the correct charging decision. Attendees have described this presentation as "amazing", "engaging", "informati
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