Faculty:

Graham Thatcher |  Anna Marie Thatcher |  Brian T. Guthrie, Esq. |  Barry R. Vickrey, Esq. |  Charles Abourezk, Esq. |  Alicia Garcia, Esq. |  John M. Stuart, Esq.

Duration:

3:15

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

A master of the courtroom stage, who possessed an uncanny understanding of human character, Clarence Darrow was arguably the greatest trial lawyer of the twentieth century. He was an adamant opponent of capital punishment and a passionate proponent of civil and human rights. Often called the "Attorney for the Damned," he fought for the underdog and took on criminal cases thought to be ho

Wed, May 08, 2024 - 10:00am to 01:22pm PDT

Faculty:

Graham Thatcher |  Anna Marie Thatcher |  Charles Abourezk, Esq. |  Alicia Garcia, Esq. |  Brian T. Guthrie, Esq. |  John M. Stuart, Esq. |  Barry R. Vickrey, Esq.

Duration:

1 Hour 5 Minutes

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

A master of the courtroom stage who possessed an uncanny understanding of human character, Clarence Darrow was arguably the greatest trial lawyer of the twentieth century. An adamant opponent of capital punishment and a passionate proponent of civil and human rights, he was often called the "Attorney for the Damned" because he fought for the underdog and took on criminal cases thought to be hopeless. Yet, while commanding respect as a trial lawyer, Darrow was often embroiled in bitter controversy for his unpopular stands on many issues and criticized for his purported unethical professional behavior.

Wed, Jun 26, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:05am PDT

Faculty:

Christopher Lowell |  Anna Marie Thatcher |  Brian T. Guthrie, Esq.

Duration:

1 Hour 7 Minutes

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Even in Ben Franklin's time, the public held cynical views about lawyers.  Have things changed?  What can we learn from historical perspectives on lawyers?  How can one be a better practitioner and help negate some of the lingering negative attitudes toward today’s lawyers?     In this engaging and informative program, Ben Franklin (who worked with more la

Wed, Jun 26, 2024 - 12:00pm to 01:07pm PDT

Faculty:

Brian T. Guthrie, Esq. |  Anna Marie Thatcher |  John M. Stuart, Esq. |  Barry R. Vickrey, Esq.

Duration:

1 Hour 19 Minutes

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Abraham Lincoln once said, “As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man [person]. There will still be business enough.” Lincoln on Professionalism was created by the Atlanta Bar Association in partnership with the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism in Georgia in celebration of the 200th Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. The CLE program presents the writings of Abraham Lincoln to create an engaging documentary-style program on professionalism.

Wed, Jun 19, 2024 - 12:00pm to 01:19pm PDT

Faculty:

Roger J. Dodd, Esq.

Duration:

2:00

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

To litigate in the COVID-19 era you need more than the traditional cross-examination techniques you’ve always relied on. COVID-19 has dramatically changed the face of litigation...kick-starting a technology shift in the practice of law that has already taken place in almost every other area of society. Zoom, Webex, and other remote platforms are now a regular part of the litigation and ...

Fri, Jun 14, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:58am PDT

Faculty:

Becky Howlett, Esq |  Cynthia Sharp, Esq.

Duration:

1 Hour 5 Minutes

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

The ABA and Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s (ABA/HBFF) groundbreaking 2016 study confirmed devastatingly high rates of both mental health concerns and substance abuse amongst lawyers. For example, between 21-36% of attorneys qualify as problem drinkers—3-5x higher than the general population. Moreover, 25-30% of attorney disciplinary matters, 60% of all malpractice claims, and 85% of...

Tue, Jun 25, 2024 - 12:00pm to 01:05pm PDT

Faculty:

Becky Howlett, Esq |  Cynthia Sharp, Esq.

Duration:

1:00

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Join Cindy Sharp and Becky Howlett for this timely educational webinar as they unpack implicit bias—what it is, why it matters, and reveal strategies to become aware of our own unconscious biases and ultimately enhance mindful decision-making. Overall, this program will support your ability to recognize these biases and implement strategies to curtail their harmful effects in your ...

Fri, May 31, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:03am PDT

Faculty:

Becky Howlett, Esq |  Cynthia Sharp, Esq.

Duration:

1 Hour 4 Minutes

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Join attorneys Becky Howlett and Cindy Sharp for this timely webinar as they explore the prevalence of burnout, stress, depression, and anxiety in the legal profession. The landmark 2016 study on lawyer impairment, Patrick R. Krill, JD, LLM, et al, The Prevalence of Substance Use and Other Mental Health Concerns Among American Attorneys, 10 Journal of Addiction Medicine 46...

Tue, Jun 11, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:04am PDT

Faculty:

Jeffrey R. Schoenberger, Esq. |  Barron Henley, Esq.

Duration:

1 Hour 2 Minutes

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Want to get something for nothing? Has that ever turned out well? Maybe yes...maybe no. But it can with cloud technology. Plenty of legal organizations subscribe to Microsoft 365 and do so primarily for Word, Excel, and Outlook. But there's another great benefit to Microsoft 365 - whether you are a solo attorney or a multi-member firm: OneDrive. Every Microsoft 365 subscription includes...

Thu, Jun 13, 2024 - 12:00pm to 01:02pm PDT

Faculty:

JoAnn L. Hathaway

Duration:

1 Hour 1 Minutes

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Selecting legal malpractice insurance can be a daunting undertaking.  Due to lack of understanding, lawyers often find themselves without adequate coverage when a claim occurs.  This “too little too late” scenario could have been avoided if they had purchased coverage knowing some basic insurance concepts. In addition, many policies provide coverage outside the realm of legal malpractice coverage...

Wed, Jun 05, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:01am PDT