Online CLE Course Catalog

In the latest installment of this popular series, Zach McGee discusses Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and how this technology – particularly Generative AI that can generate content in the form of text, images, video, audio, etc. in response to prompts from a user – is poised to change how knowledge workers, including lawyers, do our jobs. But before you consider using ChatGPT or other Generative AI tools to assist in your law practice, you need to make sure you understand exactly how these tools work, what they can do and what they can’t, how reliable they are or aren’t, and most importantly, what legal ethics issues can arise. This program gives you the knowledge you need to perform that exercise for yourself as Generative AI tools continue to evolve.

We all know that CLE programs are boring and a chore to watch. But we’re breaking the rules – a CLE program that’s intentionally funny and (gasp) entertaining, yet somehow still informative. In the latest installment of this popular series, Mark Wooster examines the legal ethics duties of fictional lawyers who come to hate their clients while defending them in murder cases featured in two hit television series.

In the latest installment in the popular “Negotiation Ethics for Lawyers” series, Zach McGee switches gears to show how negotiations are portrayed in some popular films. In part one, the subject is the remarkable film “Hotel Rwanda” where the main character, Paul Rusesabagina, played by Don Cheadle, pulls out every negotiation “dirty trick” in the book while he literally negotiates for his life and the lives of his family during the Rwandan genocide. Zach draws lessons from these examples that you can use in your next real world negotiation and illustrates the legal ethics rules that apply to lawyers when we negotiate. Rules covered includes: ABA Model Rules 1.7 4.1 & 8.4; Cal. Business & Professions Code Sec. 6068.

In this program, a panel of thought leaders and practitioners assembled by The Knowledge Group will discuss the recent trends and significant challenges surrounding NFTs and the associated legal landscape, including helpful insights to avoid potential risks.">In this program, a panel of thought leaders and practitioners assembled by The Knowledge Group will discuss the recent trends and significant challenges surrounding NFTs and the associated legal landscape, including helpful insights to avoid potential risks.

Devising and implementing effective anti-money laundering (AML) compliance programs have always been tricky and challenging. Listen as financial crime risks assessment experts Rosie Davitt (Arctic Intelligence) and Beth Berenbaum (ICBC– NYB) offer helpful tips in identifying the best risk assessment solution to boost one’s AML compliance programs, including software solutions.

We all know that CLE programs are boring and a chore to watch.  But we’re breaking the rules – aCLE program that’s intentionally funny and (gasp) entertaining, yet somehow still informative. In the latest installment of this popular series, Mark Wooster hosts the “It’s Never Too Late Show” with his featured guest, popular writer and stand-up comedian -- and recovering addict – Craig Shoemaker. During this funny yet compelling program, Craig shares his personal story of how he overcame addictions to alcohol, drugs and sex and set himself on a path to great success in his personal and professional lives, while teaching lawyers how to spot the signs of addiction and how to get help. Reserve your seat today!

The insurance industry continues to experience large growth in digital fraud attempts, but all industries are at risk as ransomware and social engineering claims continue to rise. This panel will warn against the new, sneaky ways you are being hacked, and emerging threats in cyberattacks, as well as offer expert advice on cybersecurity best practices and how to keep up with the changing fraud patterns.

Despite the old saying, facts do not speak for themselves. People must speak for them. Further, humans learn and store information by stories, not by recitation of facts. Juror persuasion happens when the right story is told the right way. Join nationally respected trial consultant Rich Matthews for an exploration of the crucial but often undervalued part that the right witness with the right preparation plays in moving jurors to vote your way.

Complex and multi-forum litigation present unique challenges beyond the substantive claims at issue. Attorneys and insurers need to know how to effectively manage litigation and efficiently move complex litigation through the court when litigation is unavoidable. This session will discuss the best practices in managing complex litigation including: handling multiple lawsuits in federal courts; handling multiple lawsuits in both state and federal courts; and handling a combination of individual and class actions.