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#WellbeingWeekInLaw: The Bench and the Bar: Supporting Each Other through Wellness and Civility
Leading wellness expert Patrick Krill will provide an overview of the findings of his recently published studies conducted with the CLA and DC Bar Association followed by moderating a panel with Justice Brian Currey, civil attorney Ryan Harrison and the Chair of CLA's Health and Wellness Committee, Sara Rief. The discussion will include ways both the Bench and the Bar can support each other through wellness and civility. This program is hosted by the California Judges Association (CJA).Â
Webinar: Litigating in a Divided Nation: Navigating Opinions and Presumptions While Seeking Justice
This interesting 1-hour course discusses the effect of environment; strengthening polarization; group identities; and identification of positive v. negative conflicts on progress in the legal profession. We will cover task conflict v. personal conflict and the huge efforts from outside forces to spread lies and disinformation to paralyze our own ability for compromise.
Webinar: Ethics Issues in Serving Clients with Diminished Capacity
Lawyers may find themselves representing a client who appears to have diminished capacity, including in pro bono or legal service contexts. Representing clients with diminished capacity presents unique issues whether their condition is due to mental illness, substance abuse, dementia or other capacity issues. This program will discuss the ethical issues that can arise in such situations and how the California rules apply, including confidentiality, communications, and conflicts of interest. Â The experienced panelists will suggest approaches and strategies lawyers may use in such circumstances, and explore the limits imposed by the California rules.
CLA Leader Workshop: Revised CLA Appointment Policies and Procedures
CLA member leaders (i.e., Committee/Section Officers and Appointed Members) are invited to a virtual workshop to review CLA’s revised Appointment Policies and Procedures (eff. 01/19/2023). Leaders of CLA’s DEI Committee will discuss how the policy affects your Sections/Committees, offer insight into how the DEI Committee can provide support, and answer any questions fellow member leaders may have.
Webinar: Ethics Update for Litigators
1 Hour MCLE; 1 Legal Ethics Our panel of ethicists who are also active litigators will discuss some recent ethics opinions, rules and cases of importance to litigators. Â We will consider when demand letters cross the line and become extortion, joint representation, receipt of evidence from former employees, ethical obligations prior to taking a default,…
Branding for Attorneys: What You Did Not Learn in Law School About Social Media, Public Relations, and Business Development
One thing is certain for all attorneys, law school does not teach you about marketing and business development. Some of that work is done by experience in internships and your law practice, but regardless of your years of practice, a refresher in all things brand is a good idea! On Thursday, June 22, 2023, you are invited to check in with your brand and attend either virtually, or in-person, a one-hour seminar hosted by CLA!
Webinar: Why We Lie
Let’s get all up in the heads of our colleagues, shall we? Join the CLE Performer, Stuart Teicher as he (1) explains the rules that deal with attorney misrepresentation, and (2) takes a deeper dive into why lawyers make those ill-fated statements.Â
Webinar: To Tell or Not to Tell: California’s New Attorney Misconduct Reporting Requirement
California Rules of Professional Conduct, rule 8.3 Reporting Professional Misconduct becomes effective August 1, 2023. Experienced ethics counsel will discuss the new rule, its scope, and what it means for attorneys practicing in California.
Webinar: The Ethics Issues with ChatGPT
ChatGPT is in the process of becoming integrated with the practice of law. Lawyers need to understand what the program is all about, how it could be harmful, and how we can benefit from it. In this one hour program, Stuart Teicher, Esq. explains just that.
The Future of Sports Law: PGA-LIV GOLF-European Tour Merger, NIL, Sports Betting—Transforming Sports Industry
The California Lawyers Association present(s) three of the biggest names in the sports business, Darren Heitner, Dan Lust, and Jeremy Evans to discuss hot topics in sports law! Â Please join us for this wonderful one of a kind webinar as attorneys from three of the largest states in the Union provide an update on sports, media, and entertainment law industries and issues! Â Â
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