$49 California MCLE - 6 Credits

Attorney Civility and Professionalism

California MCLE Requirements Credit Type: Civility

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Why is this important? The adversarial process can be taken to extremes, to where it may become an internal aspect of a firm's culture. This obstructs the kind of cooperation that can ease and expedite workloads. It's also been shown to create a level of stress that is extremely unhealthy; including life-threatening issues. Furthermore, we've all heard the expression ?you catch more flies with honey,? and yet the singular adversarial approach works against this. We need to recognize that this approach is only one tool in the toolbox, and you have access to many more. In addition, adding these tools will positively impact your success, health, and income.

Faculty:

• Russell Jackman, Esq.
• Ian Blei

Attorneys and Hi-Tech Communication: A Basic Guide

California MCLE Requirements Credit Type: Technology

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In today's modern workplace, Attorneys need to understand the importance of meeting with clients in a virtual setting. This lecture discusses the ethical and practical reasons to go virtual with meetings and how to accomplish that task, plus tips and troubleshooting ideas for making those online meetings happen as successfully as possible.

Faculty:

• Russell Jackman, Esq.

Continued Progress in Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession

California MCLE Requirements Credit Type: Elimination of Bias

California MCLE Course Details:

Steven A. Nielsen objectively addresses progress made and new challenges faced by the legal profession in the areas of diversity and inclusion. This program includes a through review of multiple newly published articles and surveys, discernable trends, and valuable resources available. Topics include bullying as a form of gender discrimination, and ageism and mental health as other forms of perceived bias. He includes information on new programs that provide loan counseling and cross-cultural competency in ABA accredited law schools, the Diverse Lawyers Trial Academy which aims to further "first chair" opportunities for women, the Community Fund for Black Bar applicants and the AccessLex Center for Legal Education Excellence.

Mr. Nielsen reviews new data from the ABA on diversity and the need to promote minority associates. He notes a general cultural shift, such as in California where an ethnic studies course is required to graduate high school. He also discusses efforts by large law firms to now allow numerous hours per year of pre-approved Diversity and Inclusion work to count toward billable hours and bonuses and suggests a number of courses of action to improve discussion of diversity, equity and inclusion issues in law firms.

Faculty:

• Steven A Nielsen

Implicit Bias and Bias Identification Strategies

California MCLE Requirements Credit Type: Implicit Bias

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Attorney Steven Nielsen focuses on bias-reduction strategies to address how unintended biases regarding race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or other characteristics undermine confidence in the legal system. Among specific Implicit (or "Subconscious") Biases he addresses are "Heightism," and "Elitism." He discusses the impact these biases have on the legal profession and society writ large.

Faculty:

• Steven A Nielsen

Neurobiology, Mindfulness and Mental Health in the Practice of Law

California MCLE Requirements Credit Type: Wellness Competence

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Practicing attorneys tend to suffer from mental health symptoms and disorders at a higher rate than society at large. The pressures and dynamics of this profession can be and often are intense. In this course we look at mindfulness practice as a proven solution to deal with these challenges. We look at mental health and mindfulness through the lens of their underlying neurological correlates and explore how mindfulness is an evidenced-based solution. We close the course with practical considerations in applying mindfulness principles to law practice.

Faculty:

• Berry Crawford

Reducing Substance Abuse with Mindfulness for Attorneys

California MCLE Requirements Credit Type: Prevention and Detection Competence

California MCLE Course Details: This course about Reducing Substance Abuse with Mindfulness for Attorneys will explore ten topics that are relevant to attorneys. First, the course will explore mindfulness meditation to reduce stress and substance abuse among U.S. attorneys. Next, the course will investigate incorporating mindfulness techniques in legal practice to combat substance dependency. The course will then explore mindful breathing exercises to alleviate substance cravings for lawyers. After this, the course will investigate ethics and responsibilities: attorneys practicing mindfulness to prevent substance abuse. Next, the material will cover mindfulness-based stress reduction for attorneys battling substance dependence. The course will then turn towards law firm culture: encouraging mindfulness to mitigate substance abuse risks. Next, the course will investigate mindfulness training for lawyers on sustainable recovery from substance abuse. The course will then explore jury trials: using mindfulness to manage anxiety and reduce substance dependency. The course will next investigate integrating mindfulness into continuing legal education for substance abuse prevention. Lastly, the material will cover attorney wellness programs: mindfulness as a tool to combat substance abuse.

Faculty:

• Berry Crawford

25 Credit California MCLE Bundle A - $79

This compliance bundle will provide access to informative courses which, when completed, will satisfy the entire 25 hours of participatory credit. Fulfill your entire California MCLE requirement including the required hours in Legal Ethics, Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession, Competence Issues and Civility. This bundle includes a course on Implicit Bias, in compliance with the new CA requirement.

Ethics: 4 Hours
Elimination of Bias: 2 Hours - including 1 Hour Implicit Bias
Civility: 1 Hour
Wellness Competence 1 Hour
Technology: 1 Hour
Prevention and Detection Competence 1 Hour

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4 Credit - California Ethics MCLE Bundle A - $49

The California Ethics Bundle will complete your ethics CLE requirement for the year in just four hours of participatory credit. You'll get four courses which, when completed, will provide enough CLE credit to satisfy your ethics/professionalism requirement.

Ethics - 4.0 Hours

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6 Credit - California Specialty Credit MCLE Bundle - $49

Attorneys are required to take 25 hours of MCLE every three years. Requirements include the following: At least 4 credit hours of legal ethics. At least 2 credit hours dealing with the elimination of bias. Of the two hours, at least one hour must focus on implicit bias and the promotion of bias-reducing strategies. At least two credit hours addressing competence. (one hour of which must focus on prevention and detection; ?Competence Issues,? and one hour of which may focus on attorney wellness; ?Wellness Competence.?) At least 1 credit hour of addressing technology in the practice of law. At least 1 credit hour of addressing civility in the legal profession.

Competence Issues - 1 Hour, Elimination of Bias - Implicit Bias - 2 Hours Civility - 1.0 Technology - 1.0 Wellness Competence - 1.0 Prevention and Detection Competence - 1.0

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Storytelling in the Courtroom Volume 1 - $99

Winning the War for the Jury's Attention: Mastering Connection in the Courtroom

This program explores the critical role of attention and connection in achieving courtroom success. Far beyond mere narcissism, capturing and maintaining the jury's attention is the foundational battle every trial lawyer must win. Only then can genuine rapport be established and trust earned. This course will delve into practical strategies for:

• Securing Attention: Moving beyond simply being present to actively engaging the jury's focus.
• Building Connection: Developing techniques to foster rapport and establish a sense of shared understanding.
Winning Minds and Hearts: Utilizing attention and connection to effectively persuade and influence the jury's decision-making process.

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