ABACLE

Join us for 1 free hour of CLE credit with your ABA membership on April 9! This session will cover a detailed legal and tax analysis of IRC §1031 exchanges. It will also cover statutory requirements, compliance regulations, and best practices for structuring like-kind exchanges, ensuring attorneys can effectively advise clients on tax-deferred real estate transactions. 🧠 Learn more and register now: https://lnkd.in/dQdtkH3F Speaker: Robert H.D. Genders, Esq. (Investment Counsel Exchange, LLC) #CLE #FreeCLE #TaxLaw #1031Exchange #LikeKindExchange #RealEstateLaw #TaxPlanning #LegalEducation #ContinuingEducation #Lawyers

Join us for 1 free hour of CLE credit with your ABA membership on March 25! This program will examine the attorney-client privilege and work product immunity in the context of internal investigations in a practical fashion that will be useful to both outside lawyers and in-house counsel. Learn to analyze the application of the privilege and work product doctrine in the context of internal investigation. This program is free with your ABA membership! 🧠 Learn more and register now: https://lnkd.in/dHknPXnf Speakers: Andrew Ricke (Lockton Companies LLC) and Amy Blaisdell (UB Greensfelder) Moderator: Douglas Richmond (Lockton Companies LLC) #CLE #FreeCLE #AttorneyClientPrivilege #WorkProductDoctrine #InternalInvestigations #InHouseCounsel #OutsideCounsel #LegalEducation #CLEProgram #ProfessionalDevelopment

On February 24, gain insight into the legal tools and strategies to effectively advocate for and represent immigrant youth, enabling them to secure a pathway to safety and stability in the U.S. This program is free with your ABA membership! 🧠 Learn more and register now: https://lnkd.in/gyu__K2Y Speakers: Brandon Riches (Riches Law Firm), Amelia Friedman (ABA Children Immigration Law Academy), and Sachika Braka Denham-Hand (ABA Children Immigration Law Academy) Presented by the American Bar Association Commission on Immigration and ABA Young Lawyers Division #cle #freecle #immigration #immigrationlaw #immigrantrights #legaladvocacy #asylumlaw #accesstojustice #lawyersoflinkedin #legalprofessionals #humanrightslaw

For an advocate, being an expert can be daunting, but it can also be a valuable way to provide insight into your legal specialty and help a judge or arbitrator understand a specialized area of the law. Join our esteemed panel on January 22 to discuss the ethics of experting. This program is free with your ABA membership! 🧠 Learn more and register now: https://lnkd.in/g3QDSAHC Speakers: Sari Montgomery (Robinson, Stewart, Montgomery & Doppke LLC), David Carr (Law Office of David C. Carr), and Mark J. Fucile (Fucile & Reising LLP) Presented by the ABA Center for Professional Responsibility #cle #freecle #expertwitness #ethicscle

Human trafficking is a widespread issue, impacting hundreds of thousands across the U.S. in all 50 states, D.C., and U.S. territories. Legal assistance is essential for survivors' recovery, helping them overcome trauma and regain their freedom. This CLE program will explore how attorneys can use their skills to support survivors and other innovative legal service models, such as the ALIGHT model - developed by the Alliance to Lead Impact in Global Human Trafficking. This program is free with your ABA membership. 🧠 Learn more and register now: https://lnkd.in/gEzsiuXD Speakers: Maricarmen Garza (American Bar Association Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence), Caroline Ackerman (Amara Legal Center), Jessica-Wind Abolafia (Sanctuary for Families), Catherine L. (Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services), and Marianna Kosharovsky (Alliance to Lead Impact In Global Human Trafficking [ALIGHT]) Presented by the ABA Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence, ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice, Human Rights, and ABA Judicial Division #cle #freecle #humantrafficking

Each year consumers lose billions of dollars to scams. One in four people report losing money, with a median loss of $500 per person. Be prepared to protect yourself and your clients when scam attempts spike during the holidays. On December 5, learn how to avoid the worst holiday scams and what steps can be taken if you or your clients are a victim of a scam. This program is free with your ABA membership! 🧠 Learn more and register now: https://lnkd.in/e_aQXfcR Speakers: Bob Louis (Saul Ewing LLP) and John Holt (The Wienberg Center for Elder Justice) Presented by the ABA Senior Lawyers Division #cle #freecle

Earn 1 free hour of CLE credit on December 4 with your ABA membership! Learn how to build a diverse and inclusive legal internship program in this webinar. Experienced coordinators will guide you through best practices for recruiting, hiring, and supporting interns. Gain insights into creating accessible interview processes, fostering a supportive environment, and providing meaningful feedback to ensure a valuable experience for both your law firm and interns. 🧠 Learn more and register now: https://lnkd.in/gFsYExPQ Speakers: Keisha Stokes-Hough (The Southern Poverty Law Center) and Mackenzie Lund (Federal Defenders for the Middle District of Alabama) Presented by the ABA Law Practice Division #cle #freecle

Earn 1 free hour of CLE credit on November 25 with your ABA membership! This program will discuss fiduciary access to digital assets, including the role of a user, designated recipient, fiduciary, and custodian, the ability of different types of fiduciaries to access the content of a user's electronic communications, a catalogue of a user's electronic communications and other digital assets, the duty of a fiduciary accessing a user's digital assets, and the potential liability of a custodian disclosing a user's digital assets. 🧠 Learn more and register now: https://lnkd.in/gyiUz2u7 Speakers: Robert (Bob) Hull, Attorney at Law (Practical Law, Thomson Reuters) and Samantha Brinn Merel (Trust & Estates, Thomson Reuters) Presented by the ABA Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division #cle #freecle

Earn 1 free hour of Ethics credit on November 12 with your ABA membership! Cyberthreats to attorneys and law firms are growing, raising concerns about safeguarding client information. This webinar will cover current threats, attorneys' ethical and legal duties to protect data, and practical, cost-effective security measures. Key topics include cybersecurity basics and compliance with Model Rules and ethics opinions. 🧠 Learn more and register now: https://lnkd.in/gqzWDR5j Speakers: David Ries (Clark Hill PLC) and John Simek (Sensei Enterprises, Inc.) Presented by the ABA Law Practice Division #cle #freecle

Earn 1 free hour of Elimination of Bias/Diversity and Inclusion credit on October 24 with your ABA membership! Learn how to create a diverse and inclusive work environment in the legal profession with this essential webinar. By addressing microaggressions and unconscious bias, you'll gain best practices for meetings, ethical advocacy, and networking. Enhance your understanding of the legal framework, ethical obligations, and real-world scenarios to mitigate risks of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. 🧠 Learn more and register now: https://lnkd.in/eXtZkfgY Speakers: Andrew Schpak (Barran Liebman), Katherine Yanes (Kynes Markman & Felman), and William Goren, J.D., LL.M. #cle #freecle