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As the legal economy grows more complicated and lawyers and clients look for new ways to finance legal work, lawyers in many fields have fashioned new forms of fee arrangements as an important part of their client relationships.  Whenever a lawyer enters into a fee agreement with a client, but especially when adopting a non-traditional approach, lawyers must consider whether their agreement complies with the State Bar Act and Rules of Professional Conduct.  One consideration for lawyers proposing alternative fee agreements for transactional work is whether their arrangements with their clients constitute contingency fee agreements – something traditionally thought of only in connection with litigation.  Read more

It’s in the news. It’s addressed in the law. And it’s vital to the legal profession. The “it” are technology advancements, particularly those involving Artificial Intelligence (AI). As legal professionals, how do you navigate these increasingly complicated developments— from forensics and document review to broader practice innovations—to make the best decisions for your practice needs? Read more

The program will cover the basics of the recent Rule 8.3, including when and what a lawyer is obligated to report and how that obligation may be impacted by the lawyer’s duty of confidentiality. Read more

This presentation explores the transformative impact of two game-changing technologies: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Bitcoin. Gain insights into the key drivers behind AI's disruptive potential and Bitcoin’s evolving role as both a digital asset and a catalyst for financial innovation. We will examine how these technologies complement each other and discuss their collective influence on the future of finance, along with strategies for investing in them. Read more

1 Hour MCLE; 1 Legal Ethics Whether it’s outside vendors or people in our offices, attorneys frequently use non-lawyers to help us with our marketing and advertising. Well, there are ways that these assistant might end up costing us dearly — in the disciplinary world. Join the CLE Performer, Stuart Teicher as he reveals the ways lawyers can get into trouble when we use other people to help us grow our business.  Topics Include: You could own what your consultant… Read more

It is often said that women are the backbone of society.  Without women, there would be no society at all.  I was raised by a beautiful strong Black woman who instilled in me the values that have guided me throughout my life.  I have also been mentored by numerous wise women of all different Read more

It’s Stuart Teicher’s wedding anniversary! (it really is…no joke). Join the CLE Performer as he explains how the secrets to a decades-long marriage are actually attorney ethics lessons in disguise!  Read more

Organizations are navigating rapidly shifting guidance and assessing the future of their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This panel examines the foundational purpose of DEI efforts, the evolving legal landscape, and practical strategies for maintaining—and/or reframing—DEI programs in a time of unprecedented attack and heightened scrutiny.  Read more

More than 250 students and their teachers converged on California’s State Capitol for California Legal Pathways Collaborative’s (CLPC) Legislative Day held on February 27, 2025. Sponsored jointly by California Lawyers Foundation (CLF) and CLPC, this annual event offers high school students a special opportunity to engage with political leaders, judges, attorneys, and others in the legal profession. The goal of the day-long gathering is to inspire a diverse legal future. Read more

This conference is designed to enhance the effectiveness, ethical awareness, and strategic impact of in-house counsel in today’s evolving business and regulatory landscape. By attending, in-house counsel will enhance Read more