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Webinar: Vegas, Baby: Ethics Lessons from Sin City
If you ask Stuart Teicher (The CLE Performer) where is his favorite place on earth, he’s going to say: VEGAS, BABY. Everything about Las Vegas fascinates him—the crowds, the casinos, the history, and its States’ ethics rules.  You’re not gambling on a bad program here -- the CLE Performer will integrate talk of Las Vegas and the California ethics rules in a way that will make you come out a winner!
Webinar: Modern Day Technology — Using Hardware To Work Smarter, Not Harder
Let’s take a look at today’s Enterprise IT products and how they can influence your business. We will discuss use cases, management, and benefits of a wide range of topics from basic sever to end point security. Driving home the understanding of where hardware can work to your advantage, you will have an idea of what your next steps are in your technology journey!
Webinar: When the Party Is Over: Ethical Issues Concerning the Impaired Lawyer
Physical or mental impairment can arise from substance abuse, mental illness or cognitive deficits.  A seemingly brilliant lawyer can mask a substance abuse disorder that interferes with their judgment.  This webinar discusses ethical issues concerning recognizing when impairment occurs, how it impacts a lawyer’s duty of competence and the duties colleagues have to proactively to assist the lawyer and protect the clients. Â
Civic Engagement: Volunteer Training for K-12 Classroom Visits
Get ready to go Back to School as a volunteer! This quick training will prepare you to be a K-12 classroom visitor to deliver age-appropriate Civics curriculum.
Free Webinar: Navigating Disability in the Practice of Law and the Administration of Justice: Tools For Eliminating Bias in the Legal Profession
Please join us for an in-depth discussion with two pioneers in the legal profession who have navigated disability and achieved greatness. The Honorable Judge Andi Mudryk of the Sacramento County Superior Court, who is the first openly transgender person in California history to be appointed by a governor to serve on the bench, has battled brittle bone disease to achieve a successful career as a lawyer and a judge. Judge Mudryk, who has spent decades fighting for fair treatment for the disabled, will share her story with us. Judge Mudryk will be joined by Thomas M. Berliner, a Partner at Duane Morris LLP, and one of the highest profile water rights lawyers in the United States. Mr. Berliner has overcome paralysis following an accident to co-found the San Francisco office of Duane Morris LLP and receive national recognition for his legal prowess. Introductory remarks will be made by Honorable Judge Suzanne R. Bolanos, who Chairs the SF Superior Court Elimination of Bias Committee. Judge Bolanos will be joined by Terrance J. Evans, a Partner at Duane Morris LLP, who serves on the San Francisco Superior Court Elimination of Bias Committee and is Co-Chair and Co-Founder of the CLA Racial Justice Committee, Vice Chair Elect of the CLA Board, and Director of Region IX of the National Bar Association. Mr. Evans will moderate the discussion.
Webinar: Intersections Between Ethics and DEI
This program will examine the intersection between ethics and diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal industry.  Topics will include leveraging diversity to maximize the benefits of diversity of thought and experience in providing legal services, under-representation as systemic inequality in traditional law firm/organizational culture, the importance of meaningful diversity initiatives vs. cosmetic change.  The prohibition of discrimination, harassment and retaliation and the lawyer’s duties under Rule of Professional Conduct 8.4.1 and other laws will also be discussed.
2023 Annual California Bar Leaders Conference
This annual training for bar association leaders brings education, timely issues, and community together. Past topics have included association best practices, volunteer management, member engagement, governance, communication, finance, diversity initiatives, strategic planning psychological safety, and trends in bars.
2023 Annual Meeting and CLA & CJA Presidents Gala
We'll be back in San Diego in 2023 for our biggest event of the year.
Webinar: Fluff Is for Pillows, Not Legal Writing
Lawyers have been passing down bad writing habits from generation to generation. In this program, the “CLE Performer” Stuart Teicher, Esq. teaches a new, more concise way of persuasive legal writing —  a paradigm he calls the “Surgical Strike.”  Stuart explains how lawyers can make their writings clear, concise, and direct by using Plain English.
Free Webinar: Ending 2023 Impactfully; Preparing For A Successful 2024 Workshop
The final quarter of 2023 is here! 2023 may have seemed like a blur. The holidays are fast approaching. Stressed? Right now is the time to stop and take a deep breath and evaluate how you can be in control of ending 2023 and getting yourself ready for a successful 2024. Join Katy Goshtasbi, securities lawyer, transition coach, consultant, speaker and well-being advocate in this interactive and impactful workshop.
We are committed to accessibility! Virtual events are equipped with closed captioning. To request an in-person accommodation, send us a note at accessibility@calawyers.org or contact us at 916-516-1760 for assistance.