Course List

• Attorneys Serving on Nonprofit Boards: Avoiding the Pitfalls

• If you are an attorney, you’ve probably been asked to serve on a Board. However, if you do agree there are numerous legal & ethical pitfalls that you must avoid as an attorney.
  
  In this CLE, Nikki Semanchik will teach you what you need to know about serving on a Board, from your initial homework & due diligence to your ethical duties & avoiding conflicts of interest. The course is broken into three main parts, with Nikki first providing background on the key points of Nonprofit Law, she will then take a deep dive into your fiduciary duties and conclude by detailing the risks of serving as Director & legal counsel. Additional topics: entity type, public transparency, Board Committees vs. Advisory Boards, the duties & role of Directors, the Articles of Incorporation, reviewing bylaws & internal policies, Duty of Care, Duty of Inquiry, Duty of Loyalty, Duty to Follow Investment Standards, conflicts of interest, director protections, the Business Judgment Rule, volunteer immunity, Indemnification, Directors & Officers (D&O) Insurance, Nonprofit Compliance, the loss of the attorney-client privilege and your liability exposure.
  
  Nikki Semanchik is the Founding Attorney of Semanchik Law Group, a business and nonprofit firm located in San Diego, California. In addition to assisting nonprofits with formation, compliance and governance, she also represents for profit businesses on a wide variety of matters.

  Practice Areas: Business Law
  
  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) | Kentucky (KY) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Missouri (MO) | Montana (MT) | Nebraska (NE) | 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) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
  
  Course Expiration: 07/10/2029

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 07/10/2024
  Run Time: 1:00:00

• Cognitive Science, Decision-Making and Persuading Your Jury

• Getting 8 or 9 figure settlements for your clients is not from luck, an accident, or magic. It is not a talent you are born with or a gift that is given to you. It comes from learning the science of persuasion and then discovering how to deploy it in the courtroom.
  
  R. Rex Parris obtained an historic $370 million defamation verdict for his clients against the founder of Guess jeans. He gets up at 4:00 a.m. every morning to study cognitive science & the irrational way jurors make decisions so he can achieve the best results for his clients. In this CLE, he will share his knowledge of persuasion & how to change minds by covering: behavioral decision making & how jurors think, keeping things simple and “priming” your jury to get the best results. Further topics: how decisions are affected by heuristics, biases & other influences, the SIMPLEST case wins, how to control fear in the courtroom, smiling & making eye contact, proximity, unconscious competence, attorneys are wordsmiths, trimming the fat & cutting extra words, visual priming, obsessing over the results, living life with laughter turned off and reversals. The following books are discussed, Click: Ten Truths for Building Extraordinary Relationships, The Power of Eye Contact, Start With Why, The Influentials and Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst.
  
  R. Rex Parris, Esq. has achieved outstanding results in the courtroom over the span of his career – including an historic, record-breaking defamation jury verdict in Los Angeles for $370,000,000. Rex has also been the mayor of Lancaster, California, since 2008.

  Practice Areas: Criminal Law, Litigation, Personal Injury
  
  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) | Missouri (MO) | Nebraska (NE) | 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) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
  
  Course Expiration: 07/03/2029

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.50 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 07/03/2024
  Run Time: 1:30:00

• Drop the Rope: De-Escalate Angry Clients and Emotional People

• Our adversarial legal system is full of angry & emotional people – from clients and judges, to court personnel and opposing counsel. As a Divorce Coach, India Kern knows this all too well and she helps emotional clients and angry attorneys in her everyday practice.
  
  By analyzing her own clients and studying some of the top resources in the field, India has developed a framework for dealing with attorneys & clients that would be considered High Conflict Personalities (HCPs). She will introduce you to these concepts by mainly covering: understanding the client’s mental & emotional state, client triggers & practicing self-awareness and cultivating effective communication strategies. Additional topics: managing client expectations, communication barriers, the reptilian brain, how the Amygdala hijacks logical thought, using B.I.F.F. statements (Brief, Informative, Friendly & Firm), 6 key triggers (competence, autonomy, fellowship, status, reliability & integrity), Lenski's Conflict Pivot, Transactional Analysis Overview: Parent | Child |Adult, Critical Parent (CP), Nurturing Parent (NP), 3 steps to deescalate angry clients & emotional people, empathy vs. sympathy and affect labeling.
  
  As a Certified Divorce Coach, India Kern specializes in working with clients who are stuck in the divorce process. I assist attorneys in understanding the client and facilitating communication to achieve the best possible divorce outcome for clients and make it a smooth resolution for the attorney.

  Practice Areas: Employment Law, Family Law, Litigation, Personal Injury
  
  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) | 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) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA)
  
  Course Expiration: 02/07/2029

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 02/07/2024
  Run Time: 1:00:00

• Employment Law: The Legal Case for Bias-Free Hiring

• Hiring decisions should be based on merit, yet unconscious biases often influence the candidates that are selected for employment. This can lead to missed opportunities for diverse talent which effects the company’s bottom line and further impacts the credibility and inclusivity of the business. Further, bias in hiring can lead to legal liabilities and reputational harm.
  
  Employment Law Litigation attorney Mila Arutunian shares her experience on how companies can avoid unconscious bias in hiring and recruiting potential employees. Mila will mainly discuss the following topics: how implicit bias affects hiring and employment decisions, types of biases and how they diminish the workplace and strategies for employers to reduce bias in hiring. Additional subjects covered in this CLE: gender bias in STEM hiring, the HP age discrimination class action settlement, the DOJ lawsuit against Facebook alleging U.S. worker discrimination, biased job descriptions, resume screening, self-awareness for leadership, using data-driven insights, using structured interviews & blind resume reviews, training for hiring managers, how to recognize & mitigate implicit biases, the role of leadership in legal organizations and the call to action.
  
  Emilia Arutunian (Mila) is the Director of Antonyan Miranda’s Employment Law Litigation and Personal Injury Relations division. Mila served as the President of the San Diego County Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Section in 2021 and 2022, and has been a Chair of the Lawyers Club of San Diego Life, Law and Parenting Committee consistently from 2021 through the present.

  Practice Areas: Business Law, Employment Law
  
  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) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | 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) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA)
  
  Course Expiration: 03/26/2030

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 04/16/2025
  Run Time: 1:00:00

• ERC Compliance and Controversy: Navigating Litigation and Resolving Claims

• You might not hear those annoying commercials anymore, but YES the ERC is still a thing. In fact, the IRS is continuing to ramp up the scrutiny of ERC claims and has been flagging a large number of them as high risk – to the point of being improper or fraudulent.
  
  Sam Brotman currently has 66 ERC cases in litigation with the IRS. In this CLE, Sam will explore the origin, evolution and current controversies surrounding ERC claims, highlighting key compliance challenges, IRS enforcement actions & trends and the current litigation landscape. Attendees will learn how to advise clients effectively on ERC eligibility, audit response strategies, and the administrative vs. judicial options available for claim resolution Through case analysis and practical strategies, participants will gain the tools needed to navigate IRS audits, respond to client concerns and mitigate compliance risks for their business clients.
  
  Learning Objectives:
  
  * Explain the legislative history, purpose, and structure of the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC).
  
  * Identify and analyze the primary qualification tests for ERC eligibility, including gross receipts decline and operational impact.
  
  * Recognize key compliance and enforcement issues arising from IRS guidance and the 2023 ERC processing moratorium.
  
  * Compare the advantages and challenges of administrative versus judicial resolution options for ERC disputes.
  
  * Develop best practices for advising clients, documenting qualifications, and managing ERC audits or appeals.
  
  Sam Brotman is a nationally recognized tax attorney whose practice focuses on federal and state tax defense, controversy, and compliance. Sam has represented hundreds of businesses and individuals in complex tax matters before the IRS and state taxing authorities. He has extensive experience with the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC), having overseen more than 375 claims totaling over $160 million in credits. Sam regularly lectures on tax strategy, compliance, and IRS procedure for legal professionals and business audiences across the country.

  Practice Areas: Business Law, Litigation, Taxation
  
  Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | 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) | Ohio (OH) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA)
  
  Course Expiration: 11/14/2030

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 11/14/2025
  Run Time: 1:00:00

• 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: 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) | 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: 04/05/2028

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 04/05/2023
  Run Time: 1:00:00

• Ethical Issues in Managing U.S. eDiscovery of International Data

• Data privacy stands at the forefront of eDiscovery, bearing significant legal and ethical implications for attorneys. A failure to uphold stringent data privacy standards – especially Internationally – can lead to ethical violations, breach of sensitive data and hefty fines.
  
  This CLE will teach attorneys the best ethical practices when managing U.S. eDiscovery of data that is stored abroad. Main topics covered: U.S. matters & cross-border legal considerations, international requirements, international technology & collection strategies, using eDiscovery & forensics technology in cross-border reviews and data disposition & reuse. Additional topics: FRCP Rule 1 – Cooperation, Form of Production – FRCP 34(b)(2)(E), data sources, ESI Orders/Stipulations, evolving data laws, global geopolitical factors & economic drivers, cultural differences, understanding data flows, legal hold best practices & scoping, data reservation strategies and collection considerations. The following ABA Model Rules are implicated: Rule 1.1 – Technological Competence, Rule 3.4 – Fairness to Opposing Party & Avoiding Spoliation, Rule 1.15 – Safekeeping Property and Rule 5.1 – Responsibilities of a Supervisory Lawyer.
  
  Panelists include: Carolyn Bigg of DLA Piper (Global Co-Chair of Data Protection, Privacy & Security), Matthew Krengel of Cooley LLP (Discovery & Information Governance (IG) Counsel) and Alex Marjanovic & Chris Marks of Ankura Global Consulting (Senior Managing Director).

  Specialty Areas: Legal Ethics
  
  Practice Areas: Business Law, Ethics, Litigation, Professional Conduct
  
  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) | 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) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA)
  
  Course Expiration: 02/13/2029

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Legal Ethics
  
  Original Production Date: 02/13/2024
  Run Time: 1:00:00

• 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, Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias, 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: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Illinois (IL) | ITA (ITA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Dakota (ND) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA)
  
  Course Expiration: 10/06/2027

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Implicit Bias
  
  Original Production Date: 10/06/2022
  Run Time: 1:00:00

• Innovation Protection: The Intersection of Patents and Trade Secrets

• From Mullets on the Go to the KFC Colonel’s Secret Recipe – and even MLB’s Lena Blackburne Rubbing Mud for baseballs– you won’t find a more entertaining CLE. This course features intellectual property attorneys Eric Hanscom and David Branfman, who provide practical guidance for attorneys counseling clients on patent and trade secret protection. Drawing from decades of experience, the presenters explain the distinctions between utility and design patents, the benefits and limitations of provisional applications and the strategic application of trade secrets. Through numerous entertaining case studies and real client stories, this session offers insights into leveraging multiple IP tools effectively. The discussion includes legal requirements, enforcement risks, best practices and how to advise clients based on business goals and budget constraints.
  
  Learning Objectives:
  
  • Understand the distinctions between utility, design, and provisional patents.
  • Identify when trade secrets are preferable over patent protection.
  • Recognize how trademarks, trade dress, and patents can work in tandem.
  • Evaluate common IP pitfalls and missteps made by clients.
  • Apply legal and strategic considerations to IP planning and protection.
  • Develop trade secret protection plans and understand their legal foundations.
  • Analyze real-world examples to understand the practical application of IP law.
  
  Patent attorney Eric Hanscom is actively involved in overseeing IP litigation, contract negotiation and customs issues around the globe. David Branfman’s IP practice focuses on entertainment law, including trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, motion pictures & TV and music.

  Practice Areas: Business Law, Intellectual Property
  
  Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Hawaii (HI) | Idaho (ID) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | 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: 05/31/2030

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 05/31/2025
  Run Time: 1:00:00

• Lawyers In Distress: Intervention Strategies for the Legal Professional

• I’m ok. I can work this out for myself. I’m not like a “real” alcoholic anyway. I want help but I don’t want anyone to know. Will I be reported for discipline if I seek assistance?
  
  Does this sound familiar? There is a misconception among lawyers that only people who have “hit bottom” need or ask for help. The statistics say otherwise as recent surveys indicate that the overwhelming majority of attorneys feel that they have suffered negative mental health consequences as a result of their chosen profession. Led by Brian S. Quinn, Esq., this CLE will share strategies that work when you approach someone you feel may be in distress or impaired.
  
  Learning Objectives:
  
  • Recognize that 1 in 3 legal professionals will struggle with substance use and/or a mental health disorder at some point in their legal careers.
  • Spot the signs of impairment and learn the "Motivational Interventions" approach that yields results and saves lives.
  • Differentiate between stress and distress and learn how social isolation negatively affects your well-being.
  • Utilize the confidential, free, safe and supportive services that are available through the Lawyers Assistance Programs (LAPs) throughout the United States.
  • Identify the barriers that exist that prevent lawyers and judges from asking for help with an alcohol or substance misuse or mental health disorder.
  • Learn the parameters of Rule of Professional Conduct 8.3 (c) – and the safe harbor that it provides to protect attorneys working with an approved Lawyers Assistance Program or who contact a lawyers assistance program on behalf of an attorney or judge who is struggling.
  
  Brian S. Quinn, Esquire is a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania who currently serves as the Education and Outreach Coordinator for Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania, Inc., a Lawyers Assistance Program established in 1988 for the purpose of helping lawyers, judges and law students recover from alcoholism, drug addiction and mental health disorders.

  Specialty Areas: Prevention & Detection Competence
  
  Practice Areas: Attorney Wellness, Diversity and Wellness, Ethics, Mental Health & Substance Abuse, Prevention & Detection Competence, Professional Conduct, Professional Well Being (NC), Professionalism, Substance Abuse
  
  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) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | 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)
  
  Course Expiration: 06/09/2030

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB

  1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Prevention & Detection Competence
  
  Original Production Date: 06/09/2025
  Run Time: 1:00:00

• Legal Issues with Business Succession

• It’s been called the greatest wealth transfer in history: nearly $124 trillion in assets is set to change hands through 2048, according to estimates. Much of this wealth will transfer when businesses change ownership.
  
  This CLE course provides attorneys with a comprehensive overview of the critical legal issues involved in business succession planning. Led by attorney Patrick A. Klingborg, the session focuses on planning strategies that address ownership transitions triggered by retirement, disability or death. The course explores both external and internal succession pathways, including the use of Buy-Sell Agreements and succession planning for solo practitioners. Participants will gain insights into ethical considerations, tax implications and practical documentation to minimize disruptions and preserve business value. Real-world examples and relevant statutes are highlighted throughout to ensure attorneys are prepared to advise clients with clarity and legal precision.
  
  Learning Objectives:
  
  • Identify and evaluate common triggers and motivations behind business succession planning
  
  • Distinguish between internal and external succession strategies and understand their legal implications
  
  • Draft or assess Buy-Sell Agreements with attention to valuation, funding, and exit structures
  
  • Advise clients on tax, ethical, and operational issues during ownership transitions
  
  • Develop contingency plans for businesses lacking a formal succession strategy
  
  Patrick Klingborg helps clients with starting a business, investing in a business, buying or selling a business (M&A) and a wide variety of major commercial transactions. He received his Bachelor of Arts from UC San Diego and his law degree from University of San Diego School of Law.

  Practice Areas: 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) | Kansas (KS) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Missouri (MO) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New York (NY) | North Dakota (ND) | Ohio (OH) | Oklahoma (OK) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Utah (UT) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA)
  
  Course Expiration: 07/14/2030

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB

  1.25 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 07/14/2025
  Run Time: 1:15:00

• Recognizing and Eliminating Implicit Bias in Your Legal Practice

• If you have a brain, you have a bias. There is no way around it. Implicit, unconscious biases are hardwired into us. This bias originated as a survival instinct when we had to rapidly identify if faces were friendly – or they were a threat we had to protect against.
  
  Cari Sheehan provides a thoughtful analysis of bias, civility and professionalism in our daily legal practice and how we can better understand our decision-making processes as attorneys. Cari will also describe self-assessment tests and exercises that you can apply to yourself to gauge your own implicit biases & those of the attorneys at your firm to avoid unconscious bias in your legal practice. The main areas addressed in this Implicit Bias CLE: Eliminating Bias: The Core of Professionalism & Civility, Biased Conduct & Civility in the Legal Profession, Tests & Exercises to Reduce Bias in Attorneys & Your Legal Practice and How Biased Conduct & Incivility Leads to Professional Discipline. Additional subjects: bias in relationships with clients, bias & professionalism in the court, Model Rule 8.4(d) – Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice, Model Rule 8.4(g) – Avoiding Harassment or Discrimination Based on Protected Classes in the Practice of Law and the Fusiform Face Area (FFA). Cari will also give practical examples of how bias manifests in: recruiting & hiring attorneys, the job screening process (name bias) and work allocation & promotion.
  
  With over 15 years of legal experience in civil litigation, conflicts of interest, and professional responsibility, Cari Sheehan serves as the Taft Law’s Assistant General Counsel. She is also an Assistant Clinical Professor of Business Law and Ethics with the IU Kelley School of Business in Indianapolis where she teaches courses in Business Law and Ethics.

  Specialty Areas: Implicit Bias
  
  Practice Areas: Access to Justice, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias, Equity in Justice (NM), Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI), Equity, Inclusion and Mitigation of Implicit and Explicit Bias (WA), Ethics, Implicit Bias, Professional Conduct, Professionalism
  
  Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | Delaware (DE) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | ITA (ITA) | Kansas (KS) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | 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 Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
  
  Course Expiration: 04/23/2030

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB

  1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Implicit Bias
  
  Original Production Date: 04/23/2025
  Run Time: 1:00:00

• Selecting a Trustee: Ethics, Responsibility and Completion

• An estate plan is a set of written, dated and signed documents based on the Probate Code of your state. Every one of us should have an estate plan and establishing a trust is an essential part of planning for your clients.
  
  In this CLE, Marguerite Lorenz will cover some key ethical issues around selecting a trustee, the duties of a Fiduciary and what completion of the trust looks like. Specific topics covered: wills, Power of Attorney for Finance, advance directives (AHCD), the trustor, planning for incapacity & death, the job of the fiduciary, administration, the business of your life, setting up successors for success, digital assets & accounts, model succession plan, who can serve as your fiduciary and how the trustee knows the work is done. Think of this presentation two ways — what you need to know for you and your own family in terms of estate planning (even if you already have an estate plan), and what you need to know to teach your clients how to select the right person(s) for the job of implementing their unique Estate Plan.
  
  Since 2003, Ms. Lorenz has been a managing partner of Lorenz Private Trustees and has served as a Professional Trustee and Executor on over 100 matters.

  Specialty Areas: Legal Ethics
  
  Practice Areas: Ethics, Professional Conduct, Wills, Trusts & Estates
  
  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) | Minnesota (MN) | Nevada (NV) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Carolina (NC) | North Dakota (ND) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA)
  
  Course Expiration: 12/08/2027

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Legal Ethics
  
  Original Production Date: 12/08/2022
  Run Time: 1:00:00

• 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: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Illinois (IL) | ITA (ITA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Dakota (ND) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA)
  
  Course Expiration: 08/19/2027

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Legal Ethics
  
  Original Production Date: 08/19/2022
  Run Time: 1:00:00

• The Biggest Cybersecurity Threat: Human Behavior

• If cybercrime was a country, it would be the third largest economy behind only China and the United States. By 2028, the annual cost of cybercrime worldwide is expected to approach $15 trillion. Attorneys must be educated on the risks associated with cybersecurity in order to protect their firms and clients.
  
  Your law firm’s cybersecurity is only as strong as your weakest link: your employees. 95% of all successful cyber breaches are due to human behavior. In the CLE Tom Kirkham will describe the extent of the cybercrime threat to your law firm, address strategies & trainings and he will conclude by introducing you to the 3 pillar methodology to protect your law firm. Additional topics: the size & scale of the hacking industry, what is at risk for attorneys, common shortfalls, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, exploiting human factors & behavior, psychological warfare, why training fails, plan & act, Cybersecurity Defense Systems, IT Infrastructure, governance, and Managed Cybersecurity Services (MSSP). With these strategies that Tom details, you can create a security-first culture that will help your law firm survive and thrive in the face of the cyber pandemic. This program is designed for attorneys at any level of practice in any field of law.
  
  Tom Kirkham, founder and CEO of Intech Security provides cybersecurity defense systems and focuses on educating and encouraging organizations to establish a security-first environment.

  Specialty Areas: Technology
  
  Practice Areas: Business Law, Criminal Law, Cybersecurity, Law Practice Management, Personal Injury, Technology, 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) | 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) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
  
  Course Expiration: 07/31/2029

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Technology
  
  Original Production Date: 07/31/2024
  Run Time: 1:00:00

• 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: 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) | Montana (MT) | 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) | Washington (WA)
  
  Course Expiration: 05/31/2028

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Legal Ethics
  
  Original Production Date: 05/31/2023
  Run Time: 1:00:00

• The Secret Addiction: Attorneys and the Impact of Internet and Sports Betting

• Online gambling is BIG business. By 2029, the projected market volume is expected to reach $133 BILLION. It’s no wonder that gambling disorder was recently recognized by the DSM-V as an addictive disorder.
  
  It’s also no surprise that lawyers are especially at risk because addiction is already problematic for lawyers, who suffer disproportionate rates of mental & addictive disorders. A former alcoholic with a cocaine & sports gambling addition, Brian Quinn knows the depths of despair all too well. From being suspended from the practice of law for 5 years to serving as Education & Outreach Coordinator at LCL, Brian learned to persevere & overcome. He will share his personal story and take a deep dive into gambling addiction – including its warning signs, risks, co-morbidities, related ethical issues and the toll it takes on the legal profession. Additional topics: how LAPs (Lawyer Assistance Programs) help attorneys, the Hazelden-Betty Ford Study on Lawyer Impairment, the DSM-5: Gambling Disorder definition, the Gambling Establishment, Murphy v National Collegiate Athletic Association, Roger Goodell & The NFL, accessibility & anonymity, perfectionism, excessive self-reliance and the stigma of addiction for attorneys.
  
  Brian S. Quinn, Esquire is a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania who currently serves as the Education and Outreach Coordinator for Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania, Inc., a Lawyers Assistance Program established in 1988 for the purpose of helping lawyers, judges and law students recover from alcoholism, drug addiction and mental health disorders.

  Specialty Areas: Prevention & Detection Competence
  
  Practice Areas: Attorney Wellness, Diversity and Wellness, Ethics, Mental Health & Substance Abuse, Prevention & Detection Competence, Professional Conduct, Professional Well Being (NC), Professionalism, Substance Abuse
  
  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) | 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) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | Puerto Rico (PR) | Rhode Island (RI) | South Carolina (SC) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
  
  Course Expiration: 09/06/2029

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Prevention & Detection Competence
  
  Original Production Date: 09/06/2024
  Run Time: 1:00:00

• The Unprofessionalism Zone: Lessons from Lawyers Behaving Badly

• "I know it when I see it." Potter Stewart’s words are one of the more famous legal quotes and referred to hardcore pornography.
  
  Well, I think we can all agree without further details that (repeatedly) pooping in a pringles can and throwing it in the opposing party’s parking lot violates some type of ethical rule or professionalism guideline. And yes, that actually happened and the lawyer was suspended for 1 year. In this CLE, Ron Daniels turns things around and provides professionalism lessons from lawyers behaving badly. The case examples analyzed: the attorney who pooped in the pringles can, lawyers & unprofessional emails, a defense attorneys unprofessional use of AI, unprofessional conduct at deposition and unprofessional conduct on social media. Additional topics: Ethics vs. Professionalism, the Lawyer’s Creed, Georgia’s Aspirational Statements on Professionalism, the Golden Rule and civility. Ron E. Daniels is a trial attorney that represents clients in consumer protection cases.
  
  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) | Idaho (ID) | 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) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV) | Wyoming (WY)
  
  Course Expiration: 12/27/2029

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Civility
  
  Original Production Date: 12/27/2024
  Run Time: 1:00:00

• 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) | 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) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA)
  
  Course Expiration: 10/31/2028

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 10/31/2023
  Run Time: 1:00:00

• 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: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | 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 Carolina (NC) | North Dakota (ND) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA)
  
  Course Expiration: 06/30/2028

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 06/30/2023
  Run Time: 1:00:00

• When Your Case Goes Public

• In today’s outrage culture, things can go sideways very quickly for your clients in the court of public opinion. And “Bad Press” now includes blogs, social media, influencers and every Joey Bag O'Donuts with an iPhone.
  
  This negative publicity — and sometimes downright outrage — can detrimentally affect your client’s case and the results you can achieve for your client. A Crisis PR Expert, Dave Oates knows the risks of public interest firsthand and will show you how to handle media interest in your case when it hits the blogs, YouTube, Twitter and the nightly news. Main topics in this CLE: The Risks of Public Interest on Your Client’s Legal Case, Preparing for Trial Publicity, Social Media & Influencer Interest, Litigation: Expanding Your Client’s PR Presence, How to Handle Adjudication & Settlement and Preparing for Questions: How to Proceed Post Event. Further points of discussion: resetting the narrative, the public’s view is perception, government entities, the wrongful termination case of Dr. Hasan Gokal, protecting the client, preparing for potential outcomes, creating a decision tree to proactively communicate and preparing for Q&As.
  
  Starting as a U.S. Navy Public Affairs Officer and later as a Corporate CMO & Non-Profit President, Dave Oates has 30 years of experience dealing with Crisis PR. His experiences include employee & executive misconduct, cybersecurity attacks, product recalls, mass layoffs, large-scale accidents, criminal investigations, and civil litigation matters.

  Practice Areas: Business Law, Criminal Law, Employment Law, Litigation, Personal Injury
  
  Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | 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) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA)
  
  Course Expiration: 06/22/2028

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 06/22/2023
  Run Time: 0:59:59

• 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) | Hawaii (HI) | 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 Carolina (NC) | North Dakota (ND) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | Puerto Rico (PR) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA)
  
  Course Expiration: 10/30/2028

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 10/30/2023
  Run Time: 1:00:00

• Working Up and Trying the Invisible Injury Case

• People develop chronic pain and sustain concussion from a wide array of trauma — from car crashes to crane accidents. Unfortunately, while concussions, chronic pain and CRPS can be debilitating, the hidden nature of these injuries can make it difficult to prove to skeptical jurors.
  
  In this CLE brimming with practical information & insight, trial attorney Brett Schreiber will walk you through working up and trying these invisible injury cases — from client intake to the fine points of communicating your client’s story to the jury. Brett will mainly cover client intake, discovery, voir dire and trial prep. He will conclude by analyzing a recent case example where a woman was injured when her foot fell through a second story walkway at an office building. Additional CLE topics: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), mTBI, lien MDs, insurance, disabilities, stalking social media, show & tell, spoon feeding the jury, KenHub.com, Presentation Zen, the TBI Survival Guide, CDC, VA, NIH, Exposing Deceptive Defense Doctors, Budapest Diagnostic Criteria 2003, the Glasgow Coma Score, declarations of witnesses, establishing the medical timeline of treatment and treating vs. expert doctors.
  
  Brett Schreiber’s practice includes mass torts, personal injury, medical malpractice and condemnation law. Whether lecturing student groups or handling pro bono claims for wrongfully convicted, he is guided by the Hebrew principle of tikkun olam meaning “to heal the world.”

  Practice Areas: Personal Injury
  
  Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Idaho (ID) | 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) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA)
  
  Course Expiration: 07/08/2027

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.25 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 07/08/2022
  Run Time: 1:15:00

• 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: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Illinois (IL) | ITA (ITA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Missouri (MO) | Montana (MT) | 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)
  
  Course Expiration: 09/18/2028

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 09/18/2023
  Run Time: 1:00:00