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:

Cynthia Sharp, Esq. |  Becky Howlett, Esq

Duration:

1:00

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Join veteran attorney Cindy Sharp and certified contemplative practices teacher and attorney Becky Howlett as they unpack age bias in the legal field—what it is, why it matters, and ways to enhance collaboration across all age levels. Addressing ageism in the legal profession can strengthen cross-generational collaboration, meaning better service for clients and more fulfilling workplaces ...

Tue, Jun 18, 2024 - 12:00pm to 01:00pm PDT

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:

Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.

Duration:

1:00

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Bill Cosby victimized nearly sixty women and was convicted of sexually assaulting Andrea Constand and sentenced to prison.  However, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court reversed his convictions indicating he could not be tried again.   In 2006 the FBI did an extensive investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and found that he had sexually assaulted 37 girls, some as young as 14, and prepared...

Faculty:

Katy Goshtasbi, Esq. |  Janice Walshok

Duration:

1:00

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Everyone has biases. It’s natural. While me might recognize our own explicit biases, the unconscious nature of implicit bias makes them easier to ignore. Unfortunately, ignoring our implicit biases impacts not only our practice success, but our entire life and reputation.   When we are able to recognize our own biases, and those of others, we can be in control of changing systematic biases within our workplace and society...

Fri, Jun 28, 2024 - 12:00pm to 12:57pm PDT

Faculty:

Daniel J. Siegel, Esq.

Duration:

1:00

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Ever since law firms began using computers, there have been concerns about whether attorneys must or should use special security measures, like encryption, to protect confidential and sensitive information. Changes in ethical and procedural rules, including requirements that lawyers must (1) be technologically competent and (2) redact court filings, highlight the need for lawyers to be proactive w

Thu, Jun 27, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:01am PDT

Faculty:

Daniel J. Siegel, Esq.

Duration:

1:00

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Smartphones are in reality powerful computers that store massive amounts of data, potentially including information that lawyers are required to keep confidential under the Rules of Professional Conduct, such as client names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and other information. This program will discuss the data stored by smartphones, and the dangers created by apps that can access ...

Thu, Jun 27, 2024 - 12:00pm to 01:00pm PDT

Faculty:

Michael Maschke, EnCE, CEH, ACE, CISSP

Duration:

1:00

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Electronic evidence plays a critical role in most cases. Frequently, relevant evidence is now found in the cloud and not on a local computer, server, or external hard drive. Businesses and consumers are using cloud services more than ever. Microsoft 365 has taken over the business world. Third-party messaging apps such as Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp continue to flourish. The cloud is now ...

Tue, Jun 11, 2024 - 12:00pm to 01:01pm PDT

Faculty:

Becky Howlett, Esq |  Cynthia Sharp, Esq.

Duration:

1:00

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Join Attorneys Cynthia Sharp and Rebecca Howlett in this cutting-edge CLE course exploring the benefits, pitfalls and potential ethical considerations as you incorporate ChatGPT into your legal practice. Through real-life examples and live demonstration, we will examine how ChatGPT can enhance legal research, drafting, client communication and even marketing. Don't miss out on this opportunity...

Thu, Jun 20, 2024 - 12:00pm to 01:01pm PDT

Faculty:

Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.

Duration:

1:00

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Female lawyers’ median weekly pay is 26.5% less than male lawyers and the pay gap is larger for partners and only getting worse. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has commented that the gender pay gap is “an embarrassing reality of our economy.” In this presentation we review the history of the gender pay gap and determine if there has been any progress in the last 50 years.