Events
Webinar: New Laws Webinar 2022
Every year new laws are promulgated in the world of Criminal Law. This year is no different; effective January 1, 2022, there will be several changes to the practice of criminal law that we must all be aware of and deal with. Among the changes this year include expansion of Penal Code section 1385 and reduction of high-term sentences.
Webinar Replay: Avoiding Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders While Balancing the Social And Cultural Use of Alcohol In International Business
This webinar will explore differences in business cultures and customs around the world as to their use of alcohol in business. The webinar will also discuss how to succeed in different cultural situations including if you do not drink alcohol. The use of alcohol with business raises serious issues of avoiding Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders. A substance abuse expert will also discuss issues of concern with respect to different cultural practices and customs. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders are a significant problem in the legal profession that can be compounded with international travel and business.
#CLAWellnessChallenge: If You Can Walk, You Can Nordic Walk!
Whether you are an athlete, 10,000 step counter, stroller, or beginner. Perhaps you are managing instability, injury, or recovering from surgery. Nordic walking can offer something for everyone! Jack Elledge will introduce us to Nordic Walking, the poles, techniques and benefits, and there will be time for Q&A.
Webinar Replay: Eliminating Gender Bias: Practical Strategies and Tips for International Business Lawyers
Many forms of bias disproportionately impact women in international business. In this session, panelists will address the real world ethics situations in which these forms of bias can arise, ranging from recruiting to career advancement, team building and professional relationships. Discussions will include personal experiences, as well as insights on current scientific studies on gender bias in the workplace. The panelists will offer solutions-oriented strategies that international business lawyers can implement with a view to recognizing and reducing gender bias.
Webinar Replay: Conversation in the Wake of Violence: Xenophobia and Understanding the Trauma
According to the “Stop AAPI Hate” report, since March 2020, approximately 4000 anti-Asian hate incidents have been reported across the nation. Out of which, Californians account for 44%of such incidents. The act of violence in Atlanta is not one isolated incident but contributes to the continuing rise of violence and hate crime against the AAPI community across the nation. The intention of this conversation is to engage in the national dialogue of protecting minority communities and responding to hate crime and the intergenerational trauma around it.
Webinar Replay: I Spy a Bribe – Ethical Considerations in Mitigating Corruption
A fresh look through the ethical looking glass at anti-bribery and corruption laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, UK Bribery Act and UN Convention. Review the last year in corruption including ethical lapses in the automotive industry.Consider emerging risk areas such as cryptocurrency and attorneys' ethical and other obligations in the context of corruption under the new California Rules of Professional Conduct if applicable.
#CLAWellnessChallenge: Wardrobe Wellness
Is your closet in need of a little Self Love? The Wardrobe Wellness workshop will teach how to transform your closet into your very own inspiring boutique!
Webinar Replay: Everything Outside Counsel Needs to Know to Create Highly Effective Relationships with In-House Clients
Our speakers will share practical tips and real-life examples to help both outside counsels and their in-house clients build and foster highly effective, successful working relationships in order to optimize communications, work product, and business development efforts.
CLA/CJA Trivia Night
Put your trivia knowledge to the test against judges and attorneys across California! CLA is co-hosting this fun event with the California Judges Association (CJA), and we hope to see…
Webinar Replay: Ethical Constraints Concerning International Banking Regulations and Property Deals
Leonardo Di Vinci’s “Salvador Mundi” painting auctioned in London for $450 million, is the highest sale of an object ever recorded. This program will address how lawyers ethically and legally need to comply with banking regulations, Homeland Security, and trade rules when negotiating and financing high value buy-sell personal property transactions across borders in an ISIS-terrorist era.
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