Online CLE Course Catalog

The federal False Claims Act (FCA) was enacted in 1863, and now in this modern era we see it used in a range of industries. Our panel of experts in this session will examine trends in FCA enforcement, fraud cases relating to covid-19 and the economic stimulus, as well as developments with whistleblower protection.

The automation of data collection, coupled with highly sophisticated tools for analyzing and processing data in real time, is radically changing the way we do business. This topic has prompted considerable debate, both philosophical and legal, about the right, legitimate, and proper ways we collect data. This highly engaging session will tackle the timely topic of the ethical responsibilities of data leveraging and collection.

The volatility of the last year has been felt especially hard for those in labor and employment. Navigating the tricky landscape of labor & employment regulations can feel especially challenging with a changing workplace. Listen to our panel of experts as they explore the ins and outs of labor & employment regulation in this informative session.

With the ushering in of a new administration, companies and their counsel will need to update their compliance measures to reflect the changing enforcement priorities of regulatory agencies, state Attorney Generals, and the DOJ. Hear from industry leaders to help you prepare for the upcoming changes and provide a road map for stress-free compliance.

When you are remote and not able to connect organically with your team, how do you operate effectively in order to achieve your goals in the new landscape of work? This session will cover how the pandemic has changed how you lead, and how viewing the pandemic as an opportunity to drive connections in a much more time effective manner benefits the legal field. We will delve into how critical it is to recognize the opportunity to maximize your time, figure out new ways to grow your career in new ways, and help women rise into positions of power within their business.

Carrying out business initiatives from key stakeholders can range from the day-to-day to overall business strategy and branding. From ESGs to DE&I efforts, Stakeholders have more of a role than ever before in your company’s public image. This insightful session will not only provide you with real life examples of effectively working with your stakeholders, but will also provide practical tools for successful collaboration across business functions.

Today, in most areas of a business, success is measured clearly with metrics and KPIs that illustrate growth. In legal departments, metrics for measuring success remain unclear with some companies still using ”nothing went wrong” as the main indicator of a successful legal department. That simple metric fails to capture the impact and effectiveness of legal departments. So what KPIs and metrics should you be setting to determine success? This session will cover how to introduce a KPI program for your department.

For today’s GCs, affecting decision making at the beginning of the process is vital in becoming an influential member of the C Suite. Shattering legal department stereotypes and escaping the dreaded “department of no” title should be of utmost importance to the modern day legal leader. This session will provide techniques for conflict resolution that move beyond the standard and catapult you into the role of strategic partner.

A continuous challenge for law departments is cultivating new talent that is diverse in background, gender and race. It is imperative during this time of a great societal awakening, that we as legal leaders seize the unique opportunity in front of us to develop truly diverse pipelines, drawing new talent from untapped resources, and growing the future of diverse and inclusive legal teams.