• Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession: Both Personally and Professionally This program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of laws regarding bias and discrimination, and how they apply specifically within the legal profession, but overlap with a lawyer's personal life. Participants will learn about the latest developments in state and federal laws governing bias and discrimination, and will be exposed to relevant practical examples of bias and discrimination under state and federal law. Through the program, participants will develop the ability to identify not just overt gender bias, but also subtle gender bias, stereotyping, and prejudices. The ethical rules that apply to exhibiting bias and discrimination in a work setting, as well as dealing with clients and potential clients will also be covered. The agenda will include strategies to eliminate and prevent bias within the workplace and a review of tips for creating an inclusive culture. Agenda:
    • Introduction: Welcome and overview of the seminar's objectives and key topics to be covered.
    • Developments in State and Federal Laws: A review of recent developments and updates in state and federal laws related to bias and discrimination and their implications for the legal profession.
    • Practical Examples of Bias and Discrimination: Discussion of real-life scenarios and case studies that illustrate bias and discrimination within the legal profession.
    • Identifying and Addressing Bias: Techniques for identifying and addressing overt and subtle bias, stereotyping, and prejudices in the workplace and beyond.
    • Ethical Rules and Responsibilities: An overview of the ethical rules and responsibilities that apply to exhibiting bias and discrimination in the legal profession, including how to interact with clients and potential clients.
    • Strategies for Eliminating and Preventing Bias: Discussion of strategies and best practices for eliminating and preventing bias within the workplace, including tips for creating an inclusive culture.
    • Summary of key takeaways and next steps for attendees to continue learning and implementing the information covered in the seminar.
     
  • Effective and Ethical Use of Experts One of the most important issues lawyers face in preparing for trials and other hearings is whether or not to retain an expert.  This program will cover the range of topics and issues that would benefit from expert testimony, including the relevant legal issues and arguments, as well as how to prepare your expert to take the stand.  It will also cover what should factor into the decision as to whether to retain an expert for consultation purposes only, or also to testify in court. This program will cover applicable ethics rules and standards that apply to using expert witnesses.  It will include the ABA Model Rules, Ethics Opinions, the ABA Criminal Justice Section Standards, and applicable case law.  Issues range from compensation, to independence of opinion, to potential conflict of interest, to manner of testifying. This program will also cover preparing an expert to testify, including how to tailor the method and manner of testimony to the facts of your case.  Because jurors do not appreciate (or understand) an expert who speaks in industry-specific jargon from an ivory tower, this program will cover how to humanize your expert.  In covering this important interpersonal angle, it will present discuss the results of research studies investigating juror perception of expert witnesses. Agenda:
    • Introduction to the importance of considering ethical expert testimony in legal proceedings 
    • Overview of ethical legal issues and arguments that benefit from expert testimony 
    • Discussion of ethical factors to consider when deciding whether to retain an expert for consultation or testimony
    • Explanation of applicable ethics rules and standards for using expert witnesses, including ABA Model Rules, Ethics Opinions, Criminal Justice Section Standards, and relevant case law
    • Discussion of compensation, independence of opinion, potential conflicts of interest, and manner of testifying in ethical manner
    • Ethical Techniques for preparing an expert to testify, including tailoring testimony to the facts of the case 
    • Ethical Strategies for humanizing an expert and avoiding industry-specific jargon 
    • Ethical Presentation of research studies on juror perception of expert witnesses
  • Order in the Court: Ethical Interaction With Judges Lawyers have a duty to uphold ethical standards while zealously advocating for their clients. But where is the line when it comes to challenging judges and their rulings? This program will explore the ethical rules that govern a lawyer's interaction with judges both in and out of the courtroom, using real-life examples and cases as illustrations. It will delve into the ethical considerations of not only what lawyers can say to judges in the courtroom, but also what they can say about them in the court of public opinion. This course will provide a thorough analysis of contemporary courtroom dynamics between attorneys and judges, as illustrated by case law, rules of professional conduct, as well as recent high-profile cases. It will discuss the ethical dilemmas that attorneys face in attempting to gain the best advantages for clients, while adhering to the boundaries of applicable ethical and legal standards. Agenda 
    • Introduction to the importance of ethical considerations in a lawyer's interaction with judges 
    • Exploration of ethical rules that govern a lawyer's interaction with judges in and out of the courtroom 
    • Analysis of ethical considerations for what lawyers can say to judges in the courtroom and in the court of public opinion 
    • Examination of contemporary courtroom dynamics between attorneys and judges through case law, rules of professional conduct and high-profile cases 
    • Discussion of ethical dilemmas that attorneys face in attempting to gain the best advantages for clients within the boundaries of applicable ethical and legal standards
     
  • Welcome to NCAA & Name, Image, Likeness – Updates & Anarchy in America! The last four years have been a watershed moment in amateur college sports. From the possibility of losing eligibility for pursuing endorsement offers in 2019 to signing multi-million dollar deals in 2022 this is a new era for student-athletes. Sports lawyers will learn about how we got here and how the intersection of NIL deals, the NCAA Transfer Portal & Boosters have changed the college sports landscape. And we know this much…where we are now and what is allowed or not allowed today will change rapidly and frequently. It will be critical for lawyers to stay up to date as the NCAA, federal legislators and states continue to jockey for position in controlling the direction of college sports.
  • In this timely, and compelling, CLE program, attorney Michael J. Deblis Presents, “Anatomy of a Civil Tax Controversy” Join attorney Deblis as he walks you through the anatomy of a civil tax controversy from A through Z. This program will cover each step in the process, and will take a closer look at what to do during an eggshell audit. Other topics to be discussed include cases typically recommended for prosecution, attorney-client privilege in the tax realm, Kovel Agreements, IRS Appeals, and more. This program is a must for any attorney Learning Objectives In-depth overview of the anatomy of a civil tax controversy from A through Z  Best practices for walking your client through an eggshell audit A Review attorney-client privilege in the tax realm  Discuss the use of a Kovel Accountant and drafting an airtight Kovel Agreement  A Comprehension of the IRS Appeals Process  Evaluate the hazards of litigation 
  • Paying for Referrals: A Danger to the Payor and Recipient's Freedom.
  • Overview of the Freedom of Information Act In this timely and compelling CLE program, Attorney, Peter Sorenson presents “Overview of the Freedom of Information Act”. The program begins discussing how to help attorneys - in all fields of practice - learn how to more successfully navigate the FOIA process to better support their clients. Mr. Sorenson continues to explain the phases/steps of the FOIA process and  the background and Purpose of FOIA. Mr. Sorenson then covers case law, hypotheticals, and  practical tips to increase a positive FOIA request. The program concludes with an overview of the administrative appeal phase, and the judicial review phase. This program is a must for any attorney.  
  • Physician Employment Agreements: Problem Areas that can be Landmines

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