Faculty:

Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.

Duration:

2:00

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:

Robert Musante, Esq.

Duration:

2 Hours 2 Minutes

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Taking high-quality adverse depositions is the most important teachable litigation skill. Taking a high-quality adverse deposition requires the conscientious application of an integrated set of logical cross-examination rules, the very set of rules that law schools should have offered to their students in a full-semester course, and litigation law firms should have taught their newbies (and their

Mon, Jun 27, 2022 - 12:00pm to 02:02pm PDT

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...

Tue, Jun 28, 2022 - 10:00am to 11:02am PDT

Faculty:

Joel Oster, Esq.

Duration:

2:09

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 ...

Tue, Jun 28, 2022 - 12:00pm to 02:09pm PDT

Faculty:

Jennifer Ellis, Esq.

Duration:

1:01

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...

Wed, Jun 29, 2022 - 10:00am to 11:01am PDT

Faculty:

Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.

Duration:

1:00

Format:

Audio and Video

Faculty:

Carole Levitt

Duration:

1:30

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Learn how to avoid potential ethical traps when you research social media profiles for investigative/background purposes and to use as evidence. The seminar is partially based on the speakers' fifty-five page Social Media chapter from their book, "The Cybersleuth's Guide to the Internet." This program specifically addresses how MPRC Rules apply to social media research:

Thu, Jun 30, 2022 - 12:00pm to 01:32pm PDT

Faculty:

Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.

Duration:

3:15

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Tiger King was the number one rated show on Netflix drawing over 34 million viewers in its first 10 days.  However, the documentary reveals only part of the story.  In this interactive presentation attendees will learn the complete story of the trial of Joseph Maldonado-Passage for two counts of Murder for Hire in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1958 (a) and several misdemeanor wildlife offenses.  We will examine the trial testimony and discuss the prosecution attempts to use other acts...

Thu, Jul 07, 2022 - 10:00am to 01:15pm PDT

Faculty:

Nicholas Taylor

Duration:

1:00

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

Fri, Jul 08, 2022 - 10:00am 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, Jul 13, 2022 - 10:00am to 11:05am 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, Jul 13, 2022 - 12:00pm to 01:07pm PDT

Faculty:

Irwin Karp, Esq.

Duration:

1:01

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Procrastination creates undue stress. Delaying work can be a form of self-sabotage, affect productivity and result in errors. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these problems. This session will focus on helping lawyers to complete work with more control and less crisis management. Attendees will learn: how to recognize your individual style of procrastination and overcome it; how to break down...

Thu, Jul 14, 2022 - 10:00am to 11:05am PDT

Faculty:

Danielle DavisRoe

Duration:

1:00

Short Description:

Stop using your inbox as a task list. Ditch the carefully arranged stacks of files and paper lists. Learn how to create a digital task list that you can access from anywhere. See real world examples of how lawyers stay organized and focus on each day’s priorities in action in popular task list applications such as Microsoft To Do, Microsoft Planner, and Trello.

Fri, Jul 15, 2022 - 10:00am PDT

Faculty:

Lenné Espenschied, Esq.

Duration:

1:00

Short Description:

If you could choose your own superpower, what would it be?  The power of persuasion enables virtually all other pursuits, so it ranks high on the list of preferred superpowers for lawyers.  In this program, Part 4 of Logic, Argumentation, and Persuasion, we’ll showcase four different methods to enhance your power of persuasion.  We’ll consider four classical rhetorical s

Tue, Jul 19, 2022 - 10:00am PDT