Faculty:

Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.

Duration:

2:00

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

The Rules of Professional Conduct indicate that an attorney who possesses unprivileged information that a judge has violated the Rules of Judicial Conduct shall inform the appropriate authority. And it is professional misconduct for a lawyer to knowingly assist a judge in conduct that is a violation of applicable rules of judicial conduct. Therefore, it is incumbent for every attorney ...

Wed, Jul 06, 2022 - 10:00am to 12:01pm PDT

Faculty:

Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.

Duration:

3:15

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Tiger King was the number one rated show on Netflix drawing over 34 million viewers in its first 10 days.  However, the documentary reveals only part of the story.  In this interactive presentation attendees will learn the complete story of the trial of Joseph Maldonado-Passage for two counts of Murder for Hire in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1958 (a) and several misdemeanor wildlife offenses.  We will examine the trial testimony and discuss the prosecution attempts to use other acts...

Thu, Jul 07, 2022 - 10:00am to 01:15pm PDT

Faculty:

Nicholas Taylor

Duration:

1:00

Short Description:

Imagine that you could find and have admitted as evidence virtually any public historical web content, and without having to rely on discovery from the opposing party. Imagine that you could thereby establish when specific information was first published, updated, or available online - e.g., patent disclosures, marks and copyrighted materials, terms of service, advertised claims regarding products

Fri, Jul 08, 2022 - 10:00am 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, Jul 13, 2022 - 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, Jul 13, 2022 - 12:00pm to 01:07pm PDT

Faculty:

Irwin Karp, Esq.

Duration:

1:01

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Procrastination creates undue stress. Delaying work can be a form of self-sabotage, affect productivity and result in errors. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these problems. This session will focus on helping lawyers to complete work with more control and less crisis management. Attendees will learn: how to recognize your individual style of procrastination and overcome it; how to break down...

Thu, Jul 14, 2022 - 10:00am to 11:05am PDT

Faculty:

Danielle DavisRoe

Duration:

1:00

Short Description:

Stop using your inbox as a task list. Ditch the carefully arranged stacks of files and paper lists. Learn how to create a digital task list that you can access from anywhere. See real world examples of how lawyers stay organized and focus on each day’s priorities in action in popular task list applications such as Microsoft To Do, Microsoft Planner, and Trello.

Fri, Jul 15, 2022 - 10:00am PDT

Faculty:

Lenné Espenschied, Esq.

Duration:

1:00

Short Description:

If you could choose your own superpower, what would it be?  The power of persuasion enables virtually all other pursuits, so it ranks high on the list of preferred superpowers for lawyers.  In this program, Part 4 of Logic, Argumentation, and Persuasion, we’ll showcase four different methods to enhance your power of persuasion.  We’ll consider four classical rhetorical s

Tue, Jul 19, 2022 - 10:00am PDT

Faculty:

Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.

Duration:

1:00

Format:

Audio and Video

Wed, Jul 20, 2022 - 10:00am to 11:03am PDT

Faculty:

Joel Oster, Esq.

Duration:

1:01

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Every lawyer is aware of the Rules of Professional Conduct that govern what they can and can't do - ethically.  But still, every year hundreds of lawyers find themselves running afoul of these rules.  This presentation is your chance to refresh your own knowledge of those rules and to match wits with disciplinary authorities.  The Comedian of Law...

Wed, Aug 03, 2022 - 10:00am to 11:03am PDT

Faculty:

Jennifer Ellis, Esq.

Duration:

1 Hour 2 Minutes

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Your Data Probably Has Been Stolen. Wondering How to Minimize the Chances of it Happening Again? Like everyone else, lawyers rely heavily on technology to store information. In addition to the everyday concerns we all have regarding the potential loss or theft of our information, lawyers have the added ethical responsibility of maintaining client confidentiality.

Fri, Aug 05, 2022 - 10:00am to 11:02am PDT

Faculty:

Deborah Reid, Esq.

Duration:

1 Hour

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Copyright was created as a legal response to the invention of the printing press to protect authors and their writings. It continues to evolve in response to advances in technology.  In this webinar, you will learn how the definitions of ‘author’ and ‘writing’ have expanded to include or exclude new technologies. We will explore issues of authorship and artificial ...

Wed, Aug 10, 2022 - 10:00am to 11:00am PDT

Faculty:

Jim Jesse, Esq.

Duration:

1:01

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Learn the law and stories behind the most famous music copyright cases of all-time.

Fri, Aug 12, 2022 - 10:00am to 11:01am PDT

Faculty:

Daniel J. Siegel, Esq.

Duration:

1:03

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

The adage that all publicity is good is not always true. The press is filled with stories about how lawyers end up in hot water by filing improperly-redacted documents, disclosing confidential information to family and friends, and allowing technological ignorance to prejudice clients.

Thu, Aug 18, 2022 - 10:00am to 11:05am PDT

Faculty:

Cynthia Sharp, Esq.

Duration:

1:01

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

Many lawyers have not mastered effective delegation techniques probably because nobody ever taught them the basic skills. This program addresses delegation techniques compliant with MRPC 5.1 and 5.3's supervisory requirements. They are missing the opportunity to leverage their own talents by delegating projects and tasks to other lawyers, legal professionals and strong support staff.

Fri, Aug 19, 2022 - 10:00am to 11:04am PDT

Faculty:

Lenné Espenschied, Esq.

Duration:

1:00

Short Description:

If you could choose your own superpower, what would it be?  The power of persuasion enables virtually all other pursuits, so it ranks high on the list of preferred superpowers for lawyers.  In this program, Part 4 of Logic, Argumentation, and Persuasion, we’ll showcase four different methods to enhance your power of persuasion.  We’ll consider ...

Wed, Aug 24, 2022 - 10:00am PDT

Faculty:

Philip Bogdanoff, Esq.

Duration:

59 Minutes

Format:

Audio and Video

Short Description:

When the late Justice Ginsburg was asked when will we have enough woman on the United State Supreme Court, she famously said, “When there are nine.” In 1981, when I started practicing law as an Assistant Summit County prosecutor in Akron, Ohio every one of our seven Common Pleas judges was male.  In 2020, every one of these judges is female.  Because of this change, does this...

Fri, Aug 26, 2022 - 10:00am to 10:59am PDT