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Where Are We Now: DEI in Today’s Legal Landscape
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Pub. Info: NACLE 2025
Study Program Note: Current / Access to Justice
NACLE CLE : 1.0 Access to Justice CLE Credits. Expires 06/05/28
The legal profession stands at a critical juncture as it grapples with the rapidly changing dynamics of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). This CLE course offers a comprehensive examination of how DEI initiatives are being reevaluated and reshaped in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decisions on affirmative action. Attendees will explore how these rulings—and broader challenges to DEI emerging from the Trump administration era—are influencing policies, practices, and priorities within law firms and legal institutions. The course will highlight how firms are adapting to heightened scrutiny while striving to uphold commitments to diversity and inclusion. Additionally, the session will feature a detailed discussion of key court decisions where DEI-related issues played a central role. These cases will serve as a lens for examining the practical and ethical considerations that now confront legal professionals working to integrate DEI into their organizational frameworks.
Event ID : 123621
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Pub. Info: NACLE 2025
Study Program Note: Current / Access to Justice
NACLE CLE : 1.0 Access to Justice CLE Credits. Expires 06/05/28
The legal profession stands at a critical juncture as it grapples with the rapidly changing dynamics of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). This CLE course offers a comprehensive examination of how DEI initiatives are being reevaluated and reshaped in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decisions on affirmative action. Attendees will explore how these rulings—and broader challenges to DEI emerging from the Trump administration era—are influencing policies, practices, and priorities within law firms and legal institutions. The course will highlight how firms are adapting to heightened scrutiny while striving to uphold commitments to diversity and inclusion. Additionally, the session will feature a detailed discussion of key court decisions where DEI-related issues played a central role. These cases will serve as a lens for examining the practical and ethical considerations that now confront legal professionals working to integrate DEI into their organizational frameworks.
Event ID : 123621
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Where Are We Now: DEI in Today’s Legal Landscape
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When ICE Comes Knocking: Legal Guidance for Employers and Counsel
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Pub. Info: NACLE 2025
Study Program Note: Current / General
As immigration enforcement priorities continue to evolve, attorneys advising employers must be ready to act when ICE agents arrive seeking access to employees or employment records. This CLE program provides an up-to-date overview of the legal framework governing immigration compliance in the workplace and the practical realities of an ICE visit. Attendees will learn how to prepare clients before an inspection, respond appropriately during an on-site investigation, and manage post-visit communications and follow-up. The session also covers best practices for recordkeeping, audit preparation, and developing effective internal response protocols.
Event ID : 129592
NACLE CLE : 1.0 General CLE Credits. Expires 12/30/28
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Pub. Info: NACLE 2025
Study Program Note: Current / General
As immigration enforcement priorities continue to evolve, attorneys advising employers must be ready to act when ICE agents arrive seeking access to employees or employment records. This CLE program provides an up-to-date overview of the legal framework governing immigration compliance in the workplace and the practical realities of an ICE visit. Attendees will learn how to prepare clients before an inspection, respond appropriately during an on-site investigation, and manage post-visit communications and follow-up. The session also covers best practices for recordkeeping, audit preparation, and developing effective internal response protocols.
Event ID : 129592
NACLE CLE : 1.0 General CLE Credits. Expires 12/30/28
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When ICE Comes Knocking: Legal Guidance for Employers and Counsel
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When Game Design Meets the Law: Loot Boxes, Dark Patterns, and Regulatory Risk
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Pub. Info: NACLE 2025
Study Program Note: Current / General
Event ID : 129587
Loot boxes and deceptive design practices (a.k.a. “dark patterns”), are perennial issues in the video game industry, as they remain key levers for monetization in the free-to-play meta. This CLE course provides an overview of how loot boxes butt up against gambling regulations, and common practices in game and UX design that in isolation may be unproblematic but nevertheless can lead players into making choices they otherwise wouldn’t have made, especially in tandem. Landmark cases are discussed, including Kater v. Churchill Downs that examines how virtual goods and currencies that video game companies assert to have no real world value nonetheless qualify as a “thing of value” in the realm of gambling regulations, and the design practices that got Epic Games FTC-slapped with an eye watering $520 million total in fines for unwanted purchases and COPPA violations, and more! Lastly, we will explore best practices for mitigating risks associated with these common yet precarious game design practices and mechanics, while preserving what makes the game fun for players (and keeps video game companies in business).
NACLE CLE : 1.0 General CLE Credit. Expires 12/30/28
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Pub. Info: NACLE 2025
Study Program Note: Current / General
Event ID : 129587
Loot boxes and deceptive design practices (a.k.a. “dark patterns”), are perennial issues in the video game industry, as they remain key levers for monetization in the free-to-play meta. This CLE course provides an overview of how loot boxes butt up against gambling regulations, and common practices in game and UX design that in isolation may be unproblematic but nevertheless can lead players into making choices they otherwise wouldn’t have made, especially in tandem. Landmark cases are discussed, including Kater v. Churchill Downs that examines how virtual goods and currencies that video game companies assert to have no real world value nonetheless qualify as a “thing of value” in the realm of gambling regulations, and the design practices that got Epic Games FTC-slapped with an eye watering $520 million total in fines for unwanted purchases and COPPA violations, and more! Lastly, we will explore best practices for mitigating risks associated with these common yet precarious game design practices and mechanics, while preserving what makes the game fun for players (and keeps video game companies in business).
NACLE CLE : 1.0 General CLE Credit. Expires 12/30/28
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When Game Design Meets the Law: Loot Boxes, Dark Patterns, and Regulatory Risk
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Uncovering Implicit Bias in the Legal Profession: How to Identify and Combat It
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Pub. Info: NACLE 2025
Study Program Note: Current / Access to Justice
Event ID : 125580
Implicit bias exists in every profession, and the legal field is no exception. This practical and thought-provoking CLE program is designed to help attorneys recognize how unconscious associations can influence workplace dynamics, professional interactions, and outcomes in the practice of law. Participants will explore the foundational rules governing bias in the legal profession, including CRPC 8.4.1. The session will provide a clear definition of implicit bias and its various forms, using real-world examples to illustrate how bias may manifest in legal settings. Through discussion of its impact on inclusion, performance, and retention, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the tangible consequences of bias within law firms, legal departments, and courtrooms. The program will conclude with actionable strategies for identifying and addressing implicit bias in daily practice, as well as resources to support ongoing learning and accountability.
NACLE CLE : 1.0 Access to Justice CLE Credits. Expires 08/26/28
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Pub. Info: NACLE 2025
Study Program Note: Current / Access to Justice
Event ID : 125580
Implicit bias exists in every profession, and the legal field is no exception. This practical and thought-provoking CLE program is designed to help attorneys recognize how unconscious associations can influence workplace dynamics, professional interactions, and outcomes in the practice of law. Participants will explore the foundational rules governing bias in the legal profession, including CRPC 8.4.1. The session will provide a clear definition of implicit bias and its various forms, using real-world examples to illustrate how bias may manifest in legal settings. Through discussion of its impact on inclusion, performance, and retention, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the tangible consequences of bias within law firms, legal departments, and courtrooms. The program will conclude with actionable strategies for identifying and addressing implicit bias in daily practice, as well as resources to support ongoing learning and accountability.
NACLE CLE : 1.0 Access to Justice CLE Credits. Expires 08/26/28
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Uncovering Implicit Bias in the Legal Profession
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Service, Therapy, Emotional Support, and Courtroom Animals: Laws, Practices, and Policies
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Pub. Info: NACLE 2025
Study Program Note: Current / General
Animals provide humans with a variety of support. Some of the most common are service animals, therapy animals, emotional support animals, and courtroom animals. Each of these are separate and distinct both in terms of the services they provide and the laws and regulations that apply. The purpose of this CLE program is to identify each of the types of animals that provide support, the laws and regulations that apply, common practices in the use of these services, and public policy considerations.
Event ID : 129588
NACLE CLE : 1.0 General CLE Credit. Expires 12/30/28
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Pub. Info: NACLE 2025
Study Program Note: Current / General
Animals provide humans with a variety of support. Some of the most common are service animals, therapy animals, emotional support animals, and courtroom animals. Each of these are separate and distinct both in terms of the services they provide and the laws and regulations that apply. The purpose of this CLE program is to identify each of the types of animals that provide support, the laws and regulations that apply, common practices in the use of these services, and public policy considerations.
Event ID : 129588
NACLE CLE : 1.0 General CLE Credit. Expires 12/30/28
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Service, Therapy, Emotional Support, and Courtroom Animals: Laws, Practices, and Policies
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Recent Trends in Lawyer Discipline and Ethical Takeaways
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Pub. Info: NACLE 2025
Study Program Note: Current / Ethics
Event ID : 124774
It seems to be harder and harder to define something that use to seem so obvious – Attorney Misconduct. This CLE presentation will attempt to shine a clear focus on growing concerns about behavior within the profession. These are concerns shared not only by the profession and but also by the general public. Once lawyers and judges were held in high respect but recent behavior by lawyers and judges have severely tarnished that image. Judges as well as practicing lawyers are finding their way to front page of news outlets with outlandish personal behavior. Then rather than recognizing the behavior as misconduct under the rule they are suggesting that it should be justified for social and political reasons far afield from the rules of judicial and attorney professional conduct. We will start our review with ABA Model Rule 8.4 which has been adopted in most every state and see how it is being applied. We will analyze some of the recent justifications that have been offered as excuses from following the well established rules. Finally we will discuss the future of the rule against misconduct from both the professional and practical view point of the modern systems of practice. There will be plenty of scenarios to test ones understanding of the rule. The seminar may raise more questions than it answers but it will direct the attendees to the Law and the Rules of Professional Conduct.
NACLE CLE : 1.0 Ethics CLE Credit. Expires 7/16/28
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Pub. Info: NACLE 2025
Study Program Note: Current / Ethics
Event ID : 124774
It seems to be harder and harder to define something that use to seem so obvious – Attorney Misconduct. This CLE presentation will attempt to shine a clear focus on growing concerns about behavior within the profession. These are concerns shared not only by the profession and but also by the general public. Once lawyers and judges were held in high respect but recent behavior by lawyers and judges have severely tarnished that image. Judges as well as practicing lawyers are finding their way to front page of news outlets with outlandish personal behavior. Then rather than recognizing the behavior as misconduct under the rule they are suggesting that it should be justified for social and political reasons far afield from the rules of judicial and attorney professional conduct. We will start our review with ABA Model Rule 8.4 which has been adopted in most every state and see how it is being applied. We will analyze some of the recent justifications that have been offered as excuses from following the well established rules. Finally we will discuss the future of the rule against misconduct from both the professional and practical view point of the modern systems of practice. There will be plenty of scenarios to test ones understanding of the rule. The seminar may raise more questions than it answers but it will direct the attendees to the Law and the Rules of Professional Conduct.
NACLE CLE : 1.0 Ethics CLE Credit. Expires 7/16/28
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Recent Trends in Lawyer Discipline and Ethical Takeaways
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Pooled Special Needs Trusts: An Important Tool to Protect Clients & Preserve Public Benefits
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Pub. Info: NACLE 2025
Study Program Note: Current / General
Event ID : 123623
If your client has a disability, or has a loved one with a disability, this impacts representation in a variety of areas, including estate planning, family law, and personal injury law. The complexity of planning for the future and navigating public benefits creates unique challenges. Attorneys must act carefully to safeguard the person’s eligibility for public benefits and to supplement those benefits to improve their quality of life. A pooled special needs trust (PSNT) is an effective option to provide for individuals with a disability while protecting their eligibility for means-tested government benefits. This CLE presentation will discuss the basics of PSNTs and how attorneys in a variety of practice areas can use them to protect their clients.
NACLE CLE : 1.0 General CLE Credit. Expires 05/28/28
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Pub. Info: NACLE 2025
Study Program Note: Current / General
Event ID : 123623
If your client has a disability, or has a loved one with a disability, this impacts representation in a variety of areas, including estate planning, family law, and personal injury law. The complexity of planning for the future and navigating public benefits creates unique challenges. Attorneys must act carefully to safeguard the person’s eligibility for public benefits and to supplement those benefits to improve their quality of life. A pooled special needs trust (PSNT) is an effective option to provide for individuals with a disability while protecting their eligibility for means-tested government benefits. This CLE presentation will discuss the basics of PSNTs and how attorneys in a variety of practice areas can use them to protect their clients.
NACLE CLE : 1.0 General CLE Credit. Expires 05/28/28
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Pooled Special Needs Trusts
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Oregon Abuse & Mandatory Reporting: A Practical Guide for Lawyers
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Pub. Info: NACLE 2025
Study Program Note: Current / Abuse Reporting
Event ID : 130459
NACLE CLE : 1.0 Abuse Reporting CLE Credits. Expires 02/06/28
Oregon law requires attorneys to report suspected abuse of certain protected persons, yet the scope of these obligations is often misunderstood. This CLE program provides a practical overview of Oregon’s mandatory abuse reporting statutes as they apply to lawyers, including reporting duties involving children, elders, individuals with disabilities, and long-term care residents. Participants will learn when the duty to report is triggered, what constitutes “contact” and “reasonable cause,” and how abuse may present in legal practice. The course also addresses statutory exceptions, confidentiality considerations, and the mechanics of making a report to the appropriate authorities. Designed for attorneys across practice areas, this CLE offers clear guidance to help lawyers understand and comply with Oregon’s mandatory reporting requirements.
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Pub. Info: NACLE 2025
Study Program Note: Current / Abuse Reporting
Event ID : 130459
NACLE CLE : 1.0 Abuse Reporting CLE Credits. Expires 02/06/28
Oregon law requires attorneys to report suspected abuse of certain protected persons, yet the scope of these obligations is often misunderstood. This CLE program provides a practical overview of Oregon’s mandatory abuse reporting statutes as they apply to lawyers, including reporting duties involving children, elders, individuals with disabilities, and long-term care residents. Participants will learn when the duty to report is triggered, what constitutes “contact” and “reasonable cause,” and how abuse may present in legal practice. The course also addresses statutory exceptions, confidentiality considerations, and the mechanics of making a report to the appropriate authorities. Designed for attorneys across practice areas, this CLE offers clear guidance to help lawyers understand and comply with Oregon’s mandatory reporting requirements.
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Oregon Abuse & Mandatory Reporting
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Internet and Sports Gambling: A “Secret” Addiction No More
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Pub. Info: NACLE 2025
Study Program Note: Current / Ethics
Event ID : 124775
NACLE CLE : 1.0 Ethics CLE Credits. Expires 07/16/28
The statistics are compelling and clearly indicate that 1 out of 3 attorneys will likely have a need for substance use or mental health services at some point in their careers. What about that “other” addiction – Gambling? In 2018, the United States Supreme Court, in Murphy Vs. NCAA, held that sports gambling was legal in all of the United States. By 2019, many states began approving both traditional and sports betting, making on-line gambling accessible by cell phone, computer, and tablets. As the world changed in 2020 with the onset of work from home law practices due to COVID-19, isolation and easy access to gambling followed. With it came the compulsive gambler. Internet gambling and Sports betting apps are now an everyday part of watching television. Whether these forms of gambling are ever “risk free” may depend upon the nature of the risk involved. The connection between compulsive gambling , financial crimes and self-harm is compelling. This CLE program will explore not only Gambling Disorder, but also the connection between gambling and the more well-known forms of impairment and why lawyers are at higher risk to develop problems. The results are startling.
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Pub. Info: NACLE 2025
Study Program Note: Current / Ethics
Event ID : 124775
NACLE CLE : 1.0 Ethics CLE Credits. Expires 07/16/28
The statistics are compelling and clearly indicate that 1 out of 3 attorneys will likely have a need for substance use or mental health services at some point in their careers. What about that “other” addiction – Gambling? In 2018, the United States Supreme Court, in Murphy Vs. NCAA, held that sports gambling was legal in all of the United States. By 2019, many states began approving both traditional and sports betting, making on-line gambling accessible by cell phone, computer, and tablets. As the world changed in 2020 with the onset of work from home law practices due to COVID-19, isolation and easy access to gambling followed. With it came the compulsive gambler. Internet gambling and Sports betting apps are now an everyday part of watching television. Whether these forms of gambling are ever “risk free” may depend upon the nature of the risk involved. The connection between compulsive gambling , financial crimes and self-harm is compelling. This CLE program will explore not only Gambling Disorder, but also the connection between gambling and the more well-known forms of impairment and why lawyers are at higher risk to develop problems. The results are startling.
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Internet and Sports Gambling
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Injustice on Trial: The Scottsboro Boys and the Struggle Against Jim Crow
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Pub. Info: NACLE 2025
Study Program Note: Current / Access to Justice
Event ID : 129580
In 1931, in the depths of the Great Depression, when thousands of Americans “hopped boxcars,” and rode the freight rails around the county in search of work, camping in “hobo jungles” that grew up around railroad yards, nine black teenagers, mostly in their late teens, one only thirteen years old, found themselves accused of a crime that later trials would show beyond a shadow of a doubt had never occurred. The case was no doubt similar to many others that took place in the Jim Crow South, some ending in lynchings, others in what amounted in judicial lynchings. The “Scottsboro Boys,” as unlucky as they were to be accused, were more fortunate than many others whose stories never became known to a wider public. Their cases became an international cause célèbre. The case, in some ways, did not end until 2013, when the state of Alabama posthumously exonerated all nine of the Scottsboro defendants. This CLE course will recount the dramatic trial in which defense attorney Samuel Leibowitz of New York, often referred to at the time as the “next Clarence Darrow,” demolished the prosecution’s case. It will review the three trips to the Supreme Court occasioned by the Scottsboro trials, including the landmark decision in Norris v. Alabama, which found Alabama’s exclusion of black citizens from the jury rolls to be in violation of the 14th Amendment. Finally, it will briefly explore how, from colonial times to the 1930’s, racial prejudice was exploited as a tool for blunting class conflict among whites and deflecting economic grievance, and class-based resentment, onto the African-American minority.
NACLE CLE : 1.5 Access to Justice CLE Credits. Expires 12/30/28
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Pub. Info: NACLE 2025
Study Program Note: Current / Access to Justice
Event ID : 129580
In 1931, in the depths of the Great Depression, when thousands of Americans “hopped boxcars,” and rode the freight rails around the county in search of work, camping in “hobo jungles” that grew up around railroad yards, nine black teenagers, mostly in their late teens, one only thirteen years old, found themselves accused of a crime that later trials would show beyond a shadow of a doubt had never occurred. The case was no doubt similar to many others that took place in the Jim Crow South, some ending in lynchings, others in what amounted in judicial lynchings. The “Scottsboro Boys,” as unlucky as they were to be accused, were more fortunate than many others whose stories never became known to a wider public. Their cases became an international cause célèbre. The case, in some ways, did not end until 2013, when the state of Alabama posthumously exonerated all nine of the Scottsboro defendants. This CLE course will recount the dramatic trial in which defense attorney Samuel Leibowitz of New York, often referred to at the time as the “next Clarence Darrow,” demolished the prosecution’s case. It will review the three trips to the Supreme Court occasioned by the Scottsboro trials, including the landmark decision in Norris v. Alabama, which found Alabama’s exclusion of black citizens from the jury rolls to be in violation of the 14th Amendment. Finally, it will briefly explore how, from colonial times to the 1930’s, racial prejudice was exploited as a tool for blunting class conflict among whites and deflecting economic grievance, and class-based resentment, onto the African-American minority.
NACLE CLE : 1.5 Access to Justice CLE Credits. Expires 12/30/28
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Injustice On Trial
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