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Careers in Public Service: How to Get Paid to Change the World
McGeorge School of Law 3200 5th Ave, Sacramento, CA, United StatesJoin our panelists to find out what it's like to work in public service and gain insight into how to get a job in the public sector.
Webinar Replay: 2019 California Public Records & Open Meetings Conference: Open Meetings Behind Closed Doors
This program offers 1.5 Participatory MCLE Credits. You must register in advance to participate. An interactive session exploring the intersection of the Brown Act and the management of difficult situations arising in public agency meetings. Speakers: Christie Hogin and Michael Jenkins.
Webinar Replay: Overview of the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) and District-Based Elections
This program offers 0.5 Participatory MCLE Credits. You must register in advance to participate. Overview of the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) and explanation of the safe harbor provisions under AB 350 (2016) and AB 2123 (2018), as well as practical guidance on counseling clients, hiring a demographer, and drawing district maps. Speaker: Naree Chan
Careers in Public Law Panel at the University of San Francisco School of Law
USF School of Law 2199 Fulton St., San Francisco, CAThis panel discussion is free, open to law students from any school, and a complimentary lunch is provided. Join us at the University of San Francisco School of Law on Monday, January 13, 2020, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., for a discussion about exciting and rewarding careers as public sector attorneys.
Webinar Replay: Effectively Navigating Adjudicative Hearing Under California’s Administrative Procedure Act
Understanding procedural nuances and providing effective administrative advocacy can mean the difference in prevailing in administrative law cases. This program will provide insight on critical procedural and practice tips to avoid common and costly mistakes during the adjudicative hearing process.
Webinar Replay: 2019 California Public Records & Open Meetings Conference: An Update on the State of the PRA and Police Personnel Records
In 2018 California made wide-sweeping changes to laws that govern police agency records – both personnel records and body camera footage. In this session, attorneys will unpack these changes and look at what impact the new laws have had on law enforcement agencies.
Webinar Replay: Law Enforcement Use of Force & Liability Conference: Body Worn Camera and Effective Deposition Preparation
This panel will discuss various body-worn camera policies and their impacts on preparing officers for depositions and testimony. This will include handling conflicts between reports and video recordings and techniques to effectively prepare officers for depositions and other related testimony. Participants will learn strategies for officer preparation, confidence building, and anticipated cross-examination, keys to a successful defense.
Webinar Replay: Public Records Act and Attorney – Client privilege: The Sanctity of the Attorney Client Privilege and Issues Relating to Confidential Investigations
This panel will begin with a brief overview of attorney-client privilege and attorney work product issues under the Public Records Act.
Open Meetings and Open Records Conference, Session 1: More-Transparent-Than-Ever during Safer-At-Home
This session will explore best practices for public agencies conducting public meetings and closed sessions during the current state of emergency, including the safer-at-home orders.
Open Meetings and Open Records Conference, Session 2: A Practical Look at Closed Sessions after Fowler
After the Fowler case earlier this year, there are new rules and expectations about how to provide adequate notice for closed sessions. In this session, participants will learn the practical application to Fowler, while also getting a general update on The Brown Act and The Bagley-Keene Act.
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