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:

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:

Brian T. Guthrie, Esq. |  Anna Marie Thatcher |  John M. Stuart, Esq. |  Barry R. Vickrey, Esq.

Duration:

1 Hour 19 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.

Wed, Jun 19, 2024 - 12:00pm to 01:19pm 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:

Christopher Lowell |  Anna Marie Thatcher |  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

Wed, Jun 26, 2024 - 12:00pm to 01:07pm 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 ...

  Sat, Jun 29, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:03am 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:

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.

Wed, Jun 26, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:05am 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:

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