Sometimes it seems the work of a lawyer is never done. You dive into your studies, work long hours in your practice and yet you also must complete the minimum number of mandatory continuing legal education (CLE) credits for your jurisdiction either annually or biennially. It can be a challenge to stay on top of it all, but your CLE is incredibly important for you and your firm.
In an environment where the law is always evolving, the high standards of the legal profession require that lawyers and law firms keep up with changes. Many attorneys enjoy the educational opportunity that CLE offers to better themselves, but CLEs can offer many benefits beyond instruction, including networking, mentorship and community.
CLE is also very important from a risk management perspective. CLE can offer instruction that address timely malpractice and ethics issues, which may help lawyers avoid pitfalls that could otherwise sink a career or a practice.
At Lockton Affinity, we’re proud of having built an extensive network of carrier partners who are attentive to the CLE needs of legal professionals, among them, Attorney Protective. We are pleased to share the Attorney Protective series of free, 60-minute CLE webinars for lawyers.
Seven CLE webinars have been held so far this year, with two more scheduled for the remainder of 2019:
November’s Webinar
● Danger Zones: Preventing Legal Malpractice in Everyday Practice
● Nov. 20, 2019
Webinar Description: Most lawyers understand the importance of their reputation and avidly work to build and maintain a good one. So, it can be unsettling when a lawyer’s work product or reputation is called into question. Lawyers who understand the prevailing risks accompanying the practice of law are in a better position to avoid them. Matthew Marrone, Esq., Partner of Goldberg Segalla LLP, and Seth Laver, Esq., Partner of Goldberg Segalla LLP and Chair of the Professional Liability Committee of the Defense Research Institute (DRI), will lead this discussion regarding common legal pitfalls and effective risk management tips to avoid them.
CLE Qualification: Attorney Protective is an Approved Multiple Activity Provider in CA and NJ and this webinar will qualify for 1.2 CLE (ethics/professionalism) in NJ, and 1 CLE (legal ethics) in CA. Attorney Protective is an Accredited Provider in PA and this webinar will qualify for 1 CLE (ethics) in PA. NY attorneys may apply this course toward 1 CLE credit in accordance with the NY approved jurisdiction policy. CLE credit has been applied for and pending approval for 1 CLE (ethics) credit in most states. Please check back here to view updates regarding CLE credit approval.
Date: Nov. 20, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM-1:00 Central Time, 1:00 PM-2:00 Eastern Time and 10:00 AM-11:00 Pacific Time
Procedures: After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5539742399097691147
December’s Webinar
● Avoiding Pitfalls That Can Lead to Disciplinary Action
● Dec. 11, 2019
Webinar Description: Lawyers are human, and like everyone else, they sometimes make mistakes when representing clients. In some cases, the mistakes are small and easily fixable, and other times the mistakes are serious and can lead to discipline, including losing the right to practice law. Join William McCaffery, J.D., Partner of L’Abbate, Balkan, Colavita & Contini, L.L.P.located in New York and Erin McCartney, J.D. Risk Management Lead at Attorney Protective, as they discuss common ethics violations that can lead to disciplinary complaints. This course will focus on ethical traps, and provide best practice tips on how to avoid a disciplinary action. The webinar will also include a review of applicable ethics rules and discuss what actions to consider should a disciplinary matter arise.
CLE Qualification: Attorney Protective is an Approved Multiple Activity Provider in CA and NJ and this webinar will qualify for 1.2 CLE (ethics/professionalism) in NJ, and 1 CLE (legal ethics) in CA. Attorney Protective is an Accredited Provider in PA and this webinar will qualify for 1 CLE (ethics) in PA. NY attorneys may apply this course toward 1 CLE credit in accordance with the NY approved jurisdiction policy. CLE credit has been applied for and pending approval for 1 CLE (ethics) credit in most states. Please check back here to view updates regarding CLE credit approval.
Date: Dec. 11, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM-1:00 Central Time, 1:00 PM-2:00 Eastern Time and 10:00 AM-11:00 Pacific Time
Procedures: After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7941256117495115531
For information on your state’s CLE requirements, please visit your state bar’s website.