Virginia CLE Course Catalog

Join Chadwick A. McTighe and Sarah Cronan Spurlock of Stites & Harbison, PLLC in this CLE session where they equip you with the knowledge and strategies to mitigate these risks and protect your bottom line.

This program uses a hypothetical negotiation between lawyers representing a writer seeking to sell a script and a film studio seeking to buy it to illustrate how the ethics rules apply when lawyers act as negotiators. Participants will walk away with concrete, practical advice, including: What you can and cannot misrepresent or conceal in a negotiation and why; wow to handle tricky issues such as estimates of price or value, willingness to compromise, bottom lines and settlement authority; what statements of law or fact may be considered “material” in negotiations; and when puffing, posturing and exaggerating cross the line.

Join Peter Afrasiabi as he takes you through the pros and cons of the Deepfakes Accountability Act, a proposed federal law that would create criminal and civil liability for creators of unauthorized deepfakes.

Join Brian Dies, CFA, ASA of Archway Research Group LLC and Benjamin Stern of Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP as they delve into the crucial strategies and tactics necessary to navigate the intricate landscape of patent litigation. Speakers, above all, will help equip the participants with the essential tools and knowledge required to prevail in patent disputes.

Join our speakers as they delve into the latest trends and developments in trade secret law, offering practical guidance on protecting your trade secrets in the digital age.

In the latest installment of “The Curious Lawyer” series, Peter Afrasiabi answers these and other key questions that surround the use of generative artificial intelligence tools to create deepfakes.

This session goes beyond the surface of ESG reporting obligations, providing in-house counsel with actionable insights on how to turn ESG commitments into a value-driven Return on Investment (ROI). Join our expert panelists for an enlightening exploration of the legal dimensions and business advantages of a purpose-driven approach to ESG.

In today’s digital age, where data breaches and cyberattacks are on the rise, protecting sensitive client information is more crucial than ever for lawyers. Join this session as the panelists equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to navigate the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape and safeguard your practice from emerging threats.

Join this panel of industry experts as they discuss a range of topics, including the impact of global events and economic conditions on M&A activity, emerging regulatory trends, and the role of technology in shaping deal-making strategies.