Category: 2020
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[12/17/20 Zoom Meeting] Essential Roadmap to Divorce
Essential Roadmap to Divorce Speakers: Amanda Keith, Home Equity Retirement Specialist Patricia De Fonte, Estate Planning Attorney @pdefonte Alice Shikina, Mediator @ashikina Karen D. Sparks, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst While a qualified family law attorney can help you with foundational asset division and custody, there are other crucial factors to consider when contemplating divorce. Factors…
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[10/1/20 Zoom Meeting] Domestic Violence in Close QuartersDuring COVID-19 – Resources for Victims and Wrongfully Accused
Domestic Violence in Close Quarters During COVID-19 – Resources for Victims and Wrongfully Accused Speaker: Tracy C. Miller, Esq., Domestic Violence Legal Center This presentation focuses on properly handling domestic violence issues and safety plans for victims in our brave new world, with discussion of “shelter in place orders,” exceptions and safety plans for victims…
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[9/17/20 Zoom Meeting] Forced (Pre-Dispute) Arbitration: The Ongoing Debate
“Forced (pre-dispute) arbitration: the ongoing debate” was presented by Dean Royer. The key points of the presentation are: Origins of arbitration Judicial interpretation Benefits and drawbacks Current issues Please note this video is not offered for MCLE credit. We are only authorized to give credit to those who attend at the time of the presentation.
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[9/3/20 Zoom Meeting] Deposition Practice: Tips and tricks to help you win your client’s case
The “Deposition Practice: Tips and tricks to help you win your client’s case” talk was presented by Marc R. Stimpert. Taking or defending a deposition can be one of the most important yet stressful experiences for any litigation attorney. An artfully extracted admission here or a carelessly answered question there can make or break a…
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[8/20/20 Zoom Meeting] Blockchain for Lawyers
Blockchain for Lawyers talk was presented by Peter Roldan. The talk will cover the following topics: Basics of blockchain technology and distributed ledgers What makes blockchain secure? Blockchain and cryptocurrency Applications of blockchain technology in the legal industry Please note this video is not offered for MCLE credit. We are only authorized to give credit…
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[8/6/20 Zoom Meeting] Legal Malpractice: What You Need to Know About to Avoid Being Sued
Legal Malpractice: What You Need to Know About to Avoid Being Sued by Kevin M. Sullivan, Esq. J.D. CSLM Today’s busy attorney typically works under time pressure, and on a number of matters simultaneously. During her working week, she may handle multiple cases involving different clients, evidence issues and deadlines. Litigation is becoming more complex…
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[7/16/20 Zoom Meeting] Female Founded Law Firms: Confronting Bias in the Legal Industry
Female Founded Law Firms: Confronting Bias in the Legal Industry talk was presented by Lindsey S. Mignano, Amber L. Bissell, and Maria Belyi Gender bias is an important issue in the practice of law, affecting people of all genders in many different ways. Each of the program panelists have built successful, thriving law firms while…
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[6/18/20 Zoom Meeting] Of Course, You’re Stressed and Anxious Right Now!
Of Course, You’re Stressed and Anxious Right Now! Presented by Stacey Dana Learn How to Manage Stress and Anxiety from a Former Lawyer/Current Psychotherapist Stacey Dana will talk about: Understand more about stress and anxiety and how they affect physical and mental well-being (particularly in these very challenging times) Learn when “healthy” stress and…
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[6/4/20 Zoom Meeting] California’s Cutting-Edge Privacy Law: What You Need to Know Before the Enforcement Deadline
California’s Cutting-Edge Privacy Law: What You Need to Know Before the Enforcement Deadline presented by Daniel Zarchy The talk will cover the following topics: Introduction to the California Consumer Privacy Act, a watershed law for privacy in the United States Who the law covers and how it affects what they can do with customer…
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[5/28/20 Zoom Meeting] History of Cannabis Regulations and Current State of the Industry in 2020
History of Cannabis Regulations and Current State of the Industry in 2020 was presented by Neda Shapourian and Katy Young of Ad Astra LLP, and Michelle Dylan of The Law Offices of Michelle Dylan. The legal cannabis landscape in California is growing but still in flux. Clients can be wooed by the perceived opportunity to make money in the cannabis industry and…