California MCLE - Ethics and Specialty Courses
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Ethics in Mediation Practice: What ABA 518 Means for Attorneys
As mediation continues to expand across legal practice, so do the ethical responsibilities placed on attorney-mediators and advocates who participate in the process. With the recent release of ABA Formal Opinion 518, attorneys are now faced with new guidance—and new questions—regarding neutrality, client communication, conflicts, and the boundaries of advocacy within a mediated setting. This CLE program breaks down what ABA 518 means in practical terms, outlining how it aligns with and... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Ghosts in the Machine: Navigating the AI Ethics Frontier
Artificial Intelligence has moved from a "novelty" to a "standard of care" requirement. This CLE course provides an essential update for practitioners on the rapidly evolving ethical obligations surrounding generative and agentic AI. We will move beyond the basics of "don’t hallucinate" to explore the next generation of risks: agentic AI autonomy, AI-driven billing scrutiny, and the emerging duty of technological competence that may soon penalize lawyers for failing to use AI efficiently.... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
The Evolution and Devolution of Civility
This CLE program examines the evolving role of civility in the legal profession and the increasing attention courts and regulators are paying to attorney conduct. As concerns about incivility in litigation, motion practice, discovery, and courtroom advocacy have grown, courts have turned to disciplinary authorities and professionalism rules to address conduct that undermines the administration of justice. The effectiveness of these efforts, however, has been uneven, particularly in large juris... More Info
$501Civility -
Legal Ethics Update: Trends and Challenges for Today’s Lawyers
This CLE program provides an in-depth review of the most significant ethics opinions issued over the past year by the ABA and various state bar authorities. The session will not only outline the governing rules but also explore their practical impact on day-to-day legal practice. The program will then examine several notable ethics challenges that surfaced during the year, including the pressures placed on attorneys by external forces such as political efforts that tested the independen... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Injustice on Trial: The Scottsboro Boys and the Struggle Against Jim Crow
In 1931, in the depths of the Great Depression, when thousands of Americans “hopped boxcars,” and rode the freight rails around the county in search of work, camping in “hobo jungles” that grew up around railroad yards, nine black teenagers, mostly in their late teens, one only thirteen years old, found themselves accused of a crime that later trials would show beyond a shadow of a doubt had never occurred. The case was no doubt similar to many others that took place in the Jim Crow South, som... More Info
$751.5Elimination Bias -
Mindful Lawyering: Emotional Intelligence in Mediation and Legal Practice
This CLE program explores how mindfulness and emotional intelligence can enhance mediation and everyday legal practice. Drawing on both litigation and dispute resolution perspectives, the session offers practical tools to help attorneys: Navigate stressful moments with greater clarity and professionalism Recognize when reactivity undermines communication and outcomes Apply mindfulness strategies to pause, reset, and respond more effectively Integrate emotional intelligence into ethic... More Info
$501Wellness Competence -
Raising the Bar on Mental and Emotional Well Being in the Legal Profession
In the high-stakes world of law, stress is often seen as an inevitable part of the job. This CLE course invites legal professionals to pause, reflect, and explore practical ways to reduce stress and cultivate a more balanced life. Through engaging discussions and real-world scenarios, participants will identify common sources of stress within various types of law practices, and discover actionable strategies to manage and mitigate that stress. They will also learn techniques to foster... More Info
$751.5Wellness Competence -
Regulate, Respond, and Resilience: Trauma-Informed Strategies for Attorneys
The legal profession is inherently high-stress, often exposing attorneys and staff to significant personal and vicarious trauma, which can compromise well-being, team dynamics, and overall firm competence. This CLE course moves beyond individual coping to focus on organizational and leadership strategies for building a truly resilient legal workplace. Attendees will learn how chronic stress and trauma affect the high-performance demands of legal work, from competency to ethical conduct.... More Info
$501Wellness Competence -
Practicing Law with AI: Preserving Quality and Professional Responsibility
This CLE course offers a deeper exploration of the evolving landscape of AI in legal practice. Attendees will learn about the growing array of AI tools available to lawyers, including a comparison between general-use chatbots and large language models (LLMs) versus legal-specific platforms. The course also addresses ongoing risks—such as inaccuracies and ethical pitfalls—and reviews recent case law that highlights the legal and ethical implications of using AI in the practice of law. More Info
$501Technology -
Privacy, Data Security and Cyberattacks: Overview, Prevention and Proactive Responses
Your law firm holds a significant amount of data, including personally identifiable information of your clients and sensitive, confidential information. How are you protecting it? Attorneys have an ethical obligation to prevent unauthorized access and disclosure -- is your network secure? Many law firms have been hacked. Do you have a plan to recover from a cyberattack? In this CLE course, you will learn about protecting information, training your lawyers and staff to recognize common... More Info
$501Technology