Events
Free Webinar: From Life as a Lawyer to Life as a Judge to Life as a Neutral
Free Event! Self-Study Credit offered. 1 Hour MCLE The purpose of the webinar is to educate lawyers on the path from lawyer to judge to neutral and the challenges faced in the transitions. Learning Objectives: Speakers: Hon. Monica Bachner and Hon. Amy D. Hogue Hon. Monica Bachner (Ret.) is a mediator, arbitrator and private judge…
Free Webinar: “New Regulation of the ADR Process in California: An Interview with Senator Tom Umberg on the Aims and Workings of SB 940”
1 Hour MCLE. Self-Study Credit offered. Free Event! California's new SB 940 will take effect on January 1, 2025, and it promises to make significant changes in the practice of ADR in California--raising concerns from arbitrators, mediators, and provider institutions. This program--an in-depth interview of Senator Tom Umberg, the sponsor of the legislation--will shed light on…
Webinar: Working with Vendors: Tips for Attorneys to Manage the Engagement
This presentation will focus on the best tips for attorneys on how to select and work with legal vendors.
Webinar: From Lawyer to Advocate: Personal Stories and Practical Tools for Supporting Oneself and Loved Ones
This program will: Discuss the prevalence of substance use disorders and mental health issues among attorneys and legal professionals.
Webinar: AI 101 for Lawyers: Understanding and Applying Generative AI
1 Participatory MCLE Credits; 1 Technology in The Practice of Law This program will introduce lawyers to foundational aspects of Generative AI, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and their applications. Topics cover core AI functionalities, prompting, data privacy, confidentiality, ethical use/bias, intellectual property, and governance for compliance in AI use. Â The material explored in this…
Webinar: 2024 Employment Law Year in Review
Experienced practitioners will review the top employment law cases from the past year, with an emphasis on the cases of greatest utility to employment law practitioners.
Webinar: Electronic Information: Competence, Confidentiality and Risks
In-house clients and attorneys use digital information daily and communicate through a wide variety of applications. Â
Webinar: An Introduction to International Real Property Mediation
1 Participatory MCLE Credits To provide an introduction to international mediation and how it may apply to international real property disputes. Non-Member Price: $55Member Price: $35 Speaker: Karl Molineux Moderator: Martin Triano Karl Molineux After more than 30 years of practice as a successful commercial and construction litigator, Karl Molineux now practices exclusively as a…
Webinar: Proving Likelihood of Confusion in Court and at the TTAB: Differences, Tricks and Tips
Section 2 (a) of the Lanham Act addresses likelihood of confusion. Although the standards for determining that are largely the same in Federal Court and at the TTAB, they take different approaches to the question.
Webinar: The Robots Are Coming! Ethical Implications of Generative AI in Legal Practice
Lawyers increasingly use artificial intelligence in the practice of law.  The ethical implications range from the risks to the lawyer’s duty of competence, the need to protect confidentiality of client information, and the importance of maintaining effective supervision, not to mention the ethical rules governing legal fees and other issues.  An experience ethics lawyer will discuss the uses of AI in legal practice, how the ethical rules apply, and case studies where lawyers made mistakes or committed misconduct leading to liability, sanctions and discipline.
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