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Time Schedule:  120 minutes Summary of Topics Covered: Introduction Guided Meditation Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation Diligent (Active and Fully Engaged) Prompt and Mindful Can it Be Done Mindfulness and Objectivity Zealous Advocacy and Mindfulness Beginning A Mindfulness Practice Starting with Yoga Finding a Meditative Practice Tools that Help Instructor Devon O’Connell, Esq. Bio Membe...

Time Schedule: 60 minutes Summary of Topics Covered: Introduction Mediator Duty of Competency Balancing Zealous Advocacy and Working Towards Resolution Do Mediators Give Legal Advice Does a Client Have the Right to Make a Stupid Decision Good Faith in Mediation Communications with Parties and Attorneys Instructor Hon. Michael J. Sullivan, Esq. Bio Partner Brow, Drew, Massey & Sullivan Gove...

Time Schedule:  140 minutes Summary of Topics Covered: Lesson and stories from six decades practicing law Prosecutorial discretion Small town problem solving for lawyers Learning from Mistakes Seizing opportunities Instructor Hon. Alan K. Simpson, Esq. Bio Hon. Alan Simpson served in the U.S. Senate (R-Wyoming) from January 1979 to 1997, where he was the Assistant Republican Leader, 1984-1994; Cha...

Time Schedule:   90 minutes  Summary of Topics Covered:   Introduction of Instructor Elizabeth Lance Laying the groundwork for starting your own firm Setting a budget Establishing an “income pipeline” Generating work and cultivating referral sources When to grow How to get paid on time every time   Instructor Elizabeth Lance, Esq. Bio: Managing Partner Lance and Hall LLP 2018-present Owner/Attorne...

Time Schedule :  60 minutes Summary of Topics Covered: Introduction of Instructor Mark GiffordWhat are common ethical mistakes lawyers make that they do not realize they are making? What does cooperation with bar counsel during the complaint process look like?  What is the diversion program?  What is the best part of the job of bar counsel?  What is the procedural process and the burden of proof o...

Time Schedule: 65 minutes Summary of Topics Covered: Introduction of Instructor Robertson “Rob” Cohen What are the biggest misconceptions about bankruptcy? What kinds of debts can bankruptcy help with and what kind cannot be helped? Can you make too much money to file bankruptcy? What does a bankruptcy trustee do? What are the biggest problems for debtors who hire attorneys who are not careful? Th...

Time Schedule: 70 minutes Summary of Topics Covered: Introduction of Instructor Josie Sanchez How does one become a claims analyst What you should and should not do in working with your claims analyst Importance of an accurate report of injury Communicating with your claims analyst What is proper notice you should receive for a change in benefits How are IMEs scheduled How not to upset your claims...

Time Schedule : 60 minutes Summary of Topics Covered :  Introduction of Instructor Jack D. Edwards, Esq. Interrogatories: Asking Good Questions Document Request: Getting What You Need without Asking for Too Much Patience: One Marshmallow versus Two Dealing with Objections Round One: The Meet and Confer Round Two: Written Notice of Inappropriate Objections Round Three: The Motion to Compel Instruct...

Time Schedule :  60 minutes Summary of Topics Covered   Introduction of Instructor Michael Duff European System and the French Train Project of 1832 Swiss Early Structure German System and Otto Von Bismarck English Evolution: Factor Acts Inspectorates Fencing Liability Statutes WC Act of 1897 American Liability Acts/Federal Employee Liability Act of 1908 How These Issues Still Affect Work Comp in...

Time Schedule :  60 minutes Summary of Topics Covered :   Introduction of Instructor Grant Lawson What are the key advantages of taking video depositions The use of props in video depositions Getting the deponent “in the moment” to recreate an event How to use a video deposition in trial, for settlement purposes and during focus groups Using a video deposition to limit frivolous objections Determi...

Time Schedule :  60 minutes Summary of Topics Covered: Introduction of Instructor Mathew Kaufman Deciding if an LLM is a good fit with your legal career Deciding what LLM is right for you What is an LLM in Entrepreneurial Law Working with your firm and law partners to plan for time away from work Planning for the time away from family and how to stay healthy while commuting to school Determining i...

Time Schedule:  70 minutes Summary of Topics Covered Introduction of instructor Dennis Ellis Beginning a career in public relations after law school Transitioning from employee to public relations firm owner How to build up a client base The advantage of having a law degree while working in public relations Overcoming obstacles and bouncing back from disappointments Establishing trust and building...