California MCLE - All Courses
This is a listing of CLE Courses for California. Please make your selection below of California CLE courses. Click "Add To Cart" to purchase Individual CLE Courses. For more information about a particular CLE course, click on the "More Info" link. Click the "Preview" button to view a short preview of the course.
California MCLE
Accreditation Info
United Institute for Continuing Legal Education is a CLE provider accredited by the California State Bar, Provider #15390. To view our full accreditation details please .
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Planning With Purpose: Legal Insights into Charitable Giving
Planning for charitable giving is often a central part of helping clients achieve both personal and financial goals. This CLE program will focus on the role of philanthropy within estate planning and how attorneys can effectively guide clients in this area. The session will examine a range of giving vehicles, including charitable bequests made through wills and trusts, the establishment of charitable trusts, and the use of donor-advised funds and private foundations. Additional strategi... More Info
$291General Credit -
Federal Fiscal Law
Behind every federal program, contract, and purchase lies the appropriations process—a constitutional framework that determines how money moves through government. This CLE course unpacks that process for attorneys, tracing how Congress authorizes and allocates funds and how agencies, in turn, use those resources to pay for everything from routine office supplies to multi-billion-dollar defense systems. Attendees will explore the legal boundaries Congress has placed on federal spending... More Info
$552General Credits -
Professionalism for Attorneys
Professionalism in law extends far beyond compliance with the rules—it defines how attorneys serve their clients, their colleagues, and the justice system itself. This CLE program examines the guiding principles found in the Lawyer’s Creed and the Aspirational Statement on Professionalism, exploring how they shape the daily practice of law. Through thoughtful discussion and real-world scenarios, participants will analyze how ethical ideals translate into concrete choices in communication, clie... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Best Practices on Retainers and Collections with Clients and Ethics Rules
Effective billing and collections are essential to a successful legal practice, yet they often present difficult challenges. This CLE program examines best practices for structuring engagement agreements, establishing billing routines, and addressing delinquent accounts in a way that supports client relationships while protecting the firm’s financial health. The presenters will highlight strategies to prevent fee disputes, manage client expectations, and improve overall collections. In... More Info
$651.5Total Credits0.5 Ethics -
Ethically Promoting Your Legal Practice: Rules, Risks, and Best Practices
How can attorneys expand their practices without crossing ethical lines? This CLE program takes a practical look at the rules that govern lawyer advertising, solicitation, and client communications, offering clear guidance on what is permitted—and what isn’t. The session begins with a discussion of recent ethics opinions and disciplinary decisions, then moves into an analysis of Rules 7.1–7.5, 5.7, and 5.8, along with proposed amendments that could reshape the marketing landscape. From... More Info
$652Ethics Credits -
U.S. Copyright Basics
This CLE program provides a practical overview of U.S. copyright law, including registration, ownership, and enforcement. The course highlights essential topics such as fair use, licensing, and the impact of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) on modern copyright practice. Attendees will learn: What types of works are protected How ownership is determined How long protection lasts Benefits of registration and how to apply Basics of infringement and available defenses More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Authorship in the Balance: The Clash Between Human Authorship, Artificial Intelligence, and Copyright Law
As generative AI transforms how comics are created, attorneys face urgent new challenges and opportunities. This CLE program offers a comprehensive legal analysis of how AI is disrupting traditional copyright frameworks in the comic book space. You'll examine recent Copyright Office rulings and case law that are redrawing the lines of protectability and redefining the scope of copyright’s exclusive rights when machines are involved in authorship. The session also covers practical approa... More Info
$552General Credits -
Comic Book Law 101: Foundations of Comic Book Law for a Changing Market
This CLE program offers a foundational overview of the core legal principles governing the comic book industry—paired with a timely analysis of the major distribution disruptions reshaping the market in 2025. Participants will review essential topics such as copyright law, licensing structures, and IP ownership, while also examining the broader industry transformation—from the decline of dominant digital platforms to the emergence of indie distribution models and the resilience of brick-and-mort... More Info
$552.25General Credits -
Behind Bars, Before the Bench: How Incarcerated Defendants Navigate the Legal System
This CLE program examines the unique challenges faced by individuals who must navigate the criminal justice system while incarcerated. The course will explore how charges are processed, the role and impact of bail, and the key differences between jails and prisons from a legal standpoint. Attendees will learn how detained defendants are transported to court, how they gain access to legal resources, and how attorney-client meetings are conducted behind bars. The session also raises an im... More Info
$291General Credit -
Practicing Comic Book Law: Drafting Contracts That Bring Comics to Life
This dynamic CLE program dives into the key agreements every comic book attorney should know inside and out. Guided by seasoned industry professionals, participants will learn how to effectively draft and negotiate collaboration agreements, publishing contracts, merchandising deals, and film/TV licensing agreements. Through interactive exercises and real-world scenarios, the course emphasizes issue-spotting, refining client negotiation strategies, and crafting critical contract provisio... More Info
$552General Credits
