Pennsylvania CLE - Trial Skills Courses
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Live WebinarMonday, August 3, 20263:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: The Human Side of Lawyering: Humor, Connection, and Credibility
Humor is often overlooked as a professional skill, yet it can be one of the most effective tools available to lawyers. Drawing on decades of experience representing clients in police and government misconduct litigation, personal injury matters, and criminal defense cases, this program explores how the thoughtful use of humor can strengthen advocacy, build credibility, and foster meaningful professional relationships. Through real-world examples from the courtroom, negotiations, deposit... More Info
$501General Credit -
Live WebinarThursday, August 13, 20261:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: Caught on the Cellphone: Using Cellphone Evidence in Court Proceedings
Cellphones have become an indispensable source of evidence in modern litigation. From text messages and photographs to audio and video recordings, attorneys increasingly rely on digital evidence to support claims and defenses across a wide range of cases. This CLE program examines the legal and practical issues surrounding the use of cellphone evidence in court, with a particular focus on authentication, admissibility, and privacy considerations. Participants will review the rules of evidence... More Info
$501General Credit -
Live WebinarWednesday, August 26, 202612:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: Advanced DUI Defense Litigation: From Traffic Stop to Trial
This CLE course examines the evolving landscape of DUI defense litigation with a focus on Illinois law while comparing key procedural and constitutional differences across jurisdictions. Attendees will learn how mandatory dash-camera recording laws, field sobriety testing challenges, motions practice, breath-test defenses, and pretrial litigation tactics can significantly alter case outcomes. The program also explores strategic considerations surrounding Petitions to Rescind Summary Suspension... More Info
$501General Credit -
Live WebinarFriday, September 18, 202612:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: Handling a Criminal Case: A Practical Introduction
This CLE program provides a practical overview of handling a criminal case from arraignment through sentencing when representing an individual charged with a crime. The course will cover the key stages of a criminal proceeding, including arraignment, pretrial motions, plea negotiations, trial preparation and fundamentals, and sentencing basics. Attendees will gain a foundational understanding of the criminal case process, strategic considerations at each stage, and practical insights to assist... More Info
$501General Credit -
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Medical Malpractice Litigation: Plaintiff, Defense & Expert Perspectives
This CLE program provides a practical, litigation-focused overview of medical malpractice cases from both plaintiff and defense perspectives, with an emphasis on building and challenging claims through records, standards of care, and expert testimony. Attendees will learn how to effectively request and analyze medical records, including electronically stored information (ESI) and EMR audit trails, to uncover critical metadata and case-defining facts. The program then explores t... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
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Litigating Federal Civil Rights Claims Against Law Enforcement: Excessive Force and Beyond
This CLE course provides a comprehensive examination of the legal and practical issues that arise in litigating federal claims against law enforcement officers involving allegations of excessive force and related misconduct. The course will explore the constitutional foundations of these actions, the range of potential claims that may be asserted, and the defenses most commonly raised—including qualified immunity and other threshold barriers to liability. In addition, the program will o... More Info
$1002General Credits -
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Excessive Force Update: New Case Law
This CLE course will focus on new and breaking excessive force cases, including decisions that are currently available only in advance sheets. The presentation will review the facts of these cases in detail, recognizing that—perhaps more than in any other area of law—case outcomes are heavily dependent on their specific factual circumstances. Thie course will also include a review of the Use of Force Continuum, along with a primer on the governing legal standards. These components are d... More Info
$1002General Credits -
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Asking Questions That Stick: Mastering Form and Avoiding Objections
Any lawyer who examines witnesses at deposition, hearing, or at trial needs to know how to ask properly phrased questions that can withstand objections as to form. Judge Greenberg brings a wealth of both classroom and courtroom experience to teaching these fundamental skills. In this CLE course, attorneys will learn the rules of evidence that govern the most common and important issues of form. These issues include: leading questions and exceptions to the rule against leading; vague, confusin... More Info
$501General Credit -
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From Screen to Courtroom: Practical Trial Lessons for Litigators from Film
This CLE program explores what litigators can learn from film, using carefully selected movie scenes to highlight practical lessons for trial practice. Through six films and seven core subject areas—plus an additional segment featuring notable omissions—participants will examine how cinematic depictions, while dramatized, often reflect real-world litigation dynamics and strategic considerations. The program invites attendees to revisit familiar movies with a more analytical lens, uncove... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
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So You Think You Want to Be a Criminal Defense Lawyer? A Practical Guide from First Meeting to Final Plea
This CLE program offers a practical, step-by-step overview of a criminal case from the defense perspective, beginning with the initial client interview and ending with plea negotiations and final deadlines. The course covers key stages including bail and first appearances, discovery, speedy trial issues, affirmative defenses, pre-trial motions, and scheduling orders, with an emphasis on real-world decision-making and case management. Designed for newer attorneys and those transitioning... More Info
$1002General Credits