Faculty:

Brian T. Guthrie, Esq. |  Anna Marie Thatcher |  T. Mychael Rambo |  Marie A. Failinger, Esq. |  Donald M. Lewis, Esq. |  John M. Stuart, Esq.

Duration:

2:48:00

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

May 17, 2019 marked the 65th Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, which legally ended racial segregation in the schools of the United States. The lead attorney for the plaintiffs in the cases that, together, are now known as “Brown,” was Thurgood Marshall, a passionate and embattled civil rights lawyer.   Thurgood Marshall is o

Fri, Apr 19, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:48pm PDT

Faculty:

Cynthia Sharp, Esq. |  Becky Howlett, Esq

Duration:

1:00

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:

Philip Bogdanoff, Retired Prosecutor & Police Advisor

Duration:

1:00

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...

Thu, Apr 25, 2024 - 10:00am to 10:59am PDT

Faculty:

Becky Howlett, Esq |  Cynthia Sharp, Esq.

Duration:

1:00

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Join Attorneys Cynthia Sharp and Rebecca Howlett in this cutting-edge CLE course exploring the benefits, pitfalls and potential ethical considerations as you incorporate ChatGPT into your legal practice. Through real-life examples and live demonstration, we will examine how ChatGPT can enhance legal research, drafting, client communication and even marketing. Don't miss out on this opportunity...

Faculty:

Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.

Duration:

1:00

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Female lawyers’ median weekly pay is 26.5% less than male lawyers and the pay gap is larger for partners and only getting worse. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has commented that the gender pay gap is “an embarrassing reality of our economy.” In this presentation we review the history of the gender pay gap and determine if there has been any progress in the last 50 years.

Faculty:

Daniel J. Siegel, Esq.

Duration:

1:00

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

Wed, May 01, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:03am PDT

Faculty:

Nicholas Taylor

Duration:

1:00

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:

Graham Thatcher |  Anna Marie Thatcher |  Brian T. Guthrie, Esq. |  Barry R. Vickrey, Esq. |  Charles Abourezk, Esq. |  Alicia Garcia, Esq. |  John M. Stuart, Esq.

Duration:

3:15

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

Wed, May 08, 2024 - 10:00am to 01:22pm PDT

Faculty:

Steve Hughes

Duration:

1:00

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...

Fri, May 10, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:02am PDT

Faculty:

Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.

Duration:

1:00

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:

Jeffrey R. Schoenberger, Esq.

Duration:

1:00

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 ...

Thu, May 23, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:03am PDT

Faculty:

Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.

Duration:

1:00

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:

Becky Howlett, Esq |  Cynthia Sharp, Esq.

Duration:

1:00

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 ...

Fri, May 31, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:03am PDT

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...

Wed, Jun 05, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:01am PDT

Faculty:

Becky Howlett, Esq |  Cynthia Sharp, Esq.

Duration:

1 Hour 4 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...

Tue, Jun 11, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:04am PDT

Faculty:

Michael Maschke, EnCE, CEH, ACE, CISSP

Duration:

1:00

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 ...

Tue, Jun 11, 2024 - 12:00pm to 01:01pm PDT

Faculty:

Tom O'Connor, Esq.

Duration:

1:00

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Lawyers need to know about AI because it is changing the entire scope and delivery of legal services. AI in the legal profession is about far more than machine learning and eDiscovery. Just as businesses outside the profession use AI in basic chatbots on web sites, in automated answering and customer service phone portals and for sophisticated data searching and analytics tools...

Wed, Jun 12, 2024 - 10:00am to 10:58am PDT

Faculty:

Jeffrey R. Schoenberger, Esq. |  Barron Henley, Esq.

Duration:

1 Hour 2 Minutes

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Want to get something for nothing? Has that ever turned out well? Maybe yes...maybe no. But it can with cloud technology. Plenty of legal organizations subscribe to Microsoft 365 and do so primarily for Word, Excel, and Outlook. But there's another great benefit to Microsoft 365 - whether you are a solo attorney or a multi-member firm: OneDrive. Every Microsoft 365 subscription includes...

Thu, Jun 13, 2024 - 12:00pm to 01:02pm PDT

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...

Fri, Jun 14, 2024 - 12:00am to 01:03am PDT

Faculty:

Cynthia Sharp, Esq. |  Becky Howlett, Esq

Duration:

1:00

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 ...

Tue, Jun 18, 2024 - 12:00pm to 01:00pm PDT

Faculty:

Steve Hughes

Duration:

1:00

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

Fri, Jun 21, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:02am PDT

Faculty:

Steve Hughes

Duration:

1:00

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Given the continued reality of remote court, work-from-home, and hybrid firms, online presentations have become a daily necessity for lawyers. However, if you approach a virtual presentation the same way you would an in-person talk, your chances of success may be limited. The good news is that a great online legal presentation is relatively easy to create and deliver if you understand the dynamics...

Fri, Jun 21, 2024 - 12:00pm to 01:02pm PDT

Faculty:

Daniel J. Siegel, Esq.

Duration:

1:00

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

Thu, Jun 27, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:01am PDT

Faculty:

Daniel J. Siegel, Esq.

Duration:

1:00

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 ...

Thu, Jun 27, 2024 - 12:00pm to 01:00pm PDT

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...

Fri, Jun 28, 2024 - 12:00pm to 12:57pm PDT