Iowa CLE - Trial Skills Courses

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How To Write a Persuasive Motion

There’s an art to drafting legal motions. This one-hour CLE course will help practicing attorneys looking to enhance their advocacy skills by offering tools for constructing engaging factual narratives, structuring compelling arguments, and navigating the stages of motion practice. The course will also explain how to master citation formats, address ethical issues and other topics critical to effective motion writing. Useful for both seasoned and novice attorneys, this course offers va... More Info

$29

1General Credit
How Magnuson-Moss and UCC Article 2 Apply to Car Warranty Claims: Dealing with Lemons

Lemon law cases have a logic all their own. This CLE course will provide general practitioners with the basic legal concepts necessary to litigate a lemon law case. The course will present express and implied warranties, both under state laws and the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, as well as state Lemon Laws and fraud and state consumer fraud acts. Participants will be advised of the basic conceptual tools to handle these types of cases. More Info

$29

1General Credit
The Use of Investigators in Litigation Matters

Lawyers play a pivotal role in litigation matters through thorough investigations. They delve into the parties involved and the factual backdrop using various methods like third-party investigators, scouring public records, witness interviews, and sometimes surveillance. Occasionally, lawyers also probe into their own clients or witnesses to ensure accuracy in representations or to address suspicions of deceit. Understanding clients' backgrounds aids in crafting effective strategies, e... More Info

$29

1General Credit
The Rise of The Machines: A Lawyer's Guide to Avoiding Legal Extinction

Designed for both novice and seasoned attorneys alike, this CLE course will offer a basic overview to the ways in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) can transform legal tasks. Participants will be given the knowledge and perspective needed to successfully integrate AI into their work successfully, ensuring their practice remains competitive and relevant. The course begins with a breakdown of AI and Machine Learning (ML), and explains each one’s practical legal applications. The course... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Getting and Keeping Cases From The Plaintiffs Perspective: Delivering on Your Promises of Performance

Led by a team of experienced panelists, this CLE course will offer a practical overview of how your business can attract clients, and address how firms can market themselves considering their relative experience and firm resources. The affordability of television and media advertising, and what the alternatives are for those without the resources for such ventures, will be discussed. The course will also present the importance of client relationships and how they are maintained, as wel... More Info

$29

1General Credit
The NYC Board of Standards and Appeals: How to File an Application

Seeking a zoning variance requires one to file an application with the NYC Board of Standards and Appeals. First established in 1961, NYC Zoning regulations made certain tax lots regulated and need relief. The BSA was created to provide this type of relief in the case of overregulated properties. This CLE course will offer a detailed explanation of the application process for a variance, which is targeted to a single tax lot, not multiple lots, and which serves to alleviate a zoning i... More Info

$55

2General Credits
Terrorism On Trial: An Overview of Anti-Terrorism Litigation in Federal Courts

This introductory CLE course will offer a glimpse into the exclusive area of anti-terrorism litigation. The course will provide an overview of the most common federal anti-terrorism statutes including 28 U.S.C. 1605A (the “terrorism exception” to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act) and the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) as amended by the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA). The course will address timelines, eligibility criteria, and the typical obstacles to obtaining a judgm... More Info

$29

1.25General Credits
Winning Motions to Suppress: Cross Examination of Police for Warrantless Vehicle Searches

Cross-examining a police officer takes skill and tact. This CLE course will present practical tips and strategies to conduct a successful cross-examination of police officer witnesses in situations where a traffic stop resulted in a warrantless vehicle search. From conducting a thorough client interview/intake form to the cross examination, the course will offer tried and true methods as well as common mistakes attorneys tend to make when cross-examining police officer witnesses. The c... More Info

$29

1General Credit
How to Use AI to Grow Your Practice

AI has exploded across all fields and is increasing productivity, performance, and profit. This CLE course will offer practical AI applications to help your law firm understand the potential of AI to optimize client communication, streamline tasks, and foster team development. The course will present smart, accessible strategies that require little training and offer immediate results, improving client service and case management. This CLE is perfect for attorneys looking to use techn... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Examining Strength and Identifying Ambiguity: Finding Solutions in a CA Prostitution Case

This CLE course delves into the fundamentals of California Solicitation/Prostitution charges. The session includes an exploration of key aspects, such as understanding the basics of a California Prostitution charge, examining legal defenses against the charge, and dissecting the structure for analyzing solicitation matters. Additionally, the presentation addresses effective ways to navigate and advocate for clients confronting solicitation charges. Ultimately, the course concludes with... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Another Bite of The Apple: How To Use The New Sentencing Guidelines Amendment To Help Your Client Get Out of Prison

The First Step Act, enacted in 2018, is considered by many to be the greatest criminal justice reform acts in recent memory. The Act resulted in changes to federal criminal law that could potentially offer your client significant relief through resentencing and early release. This CLE course will provide a comprehensive overview of the First Step Act and its impact on the US sentencing guidelines. The course will also present motions that can be filed pursuant to the First Step Act and... More Info

$29

1.25General Credits
You Can Handle the Truth! An Introduction to the Military Justice System for Civilian Practitioners

Anyone who has seen A Few Good Men has been intrigued by the concepts of military justice. This innovative CLE course, geared toward civilian practitioners who are interested in military courts or want to expand into military defense, will offer a comprehensive overview of the military justice system. The course will present an overview of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (“UCMJ”), the cultural differences between the civilian and military systems, the rights of the accused in th... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Navigating The World of Sexual Abuse Allegations

Defending sex abuse allegations is complex and difficult. This CLE course will explain the many issues, challenges, and pitfalls facing practitioners who find themselves in this role. The course will take us through ACS child services and other similar administrative agencies through civil and criminal matters in our courthouses and beyond Covering a wide range of topics, the course will address issues such as: Jurisdiction Statute of Limitations Mediation & Arbitration Clarificatio... More Info

$55

2General Credits
Mastering the Client Interview

First impressions are important. In an attorney/client relationship, the initial interview is when that first impression is made. This CLE course will present how client trust is achieved during that first meeting. The course will discuss the factors that make for a successful initial interview beginning with the importance of small talk and the description of legal terms. An attorney’s ability to recognize a client’s goals, and sometimes manage expectations is critical as is how billi... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Some Lessons From The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Collision Case

A trial about a ski accident would not normally make the news, but when one party is Gwyneth Paltrow, every minute of the trial is cause for a media frenzy. At the end of March, 2023, the case of Gwyneth Paltrow v Terry Sanderson went to trial to determine who was at fault in a ski crash at Deer Valley ski resort in Utah. The case seemed to be a simple incident of a collision course on a ski slope in which Mr. Sanderson alleged that Ms. Paltrow skied into his back, knocking him down,... More Info

$29

1General Credit
The Ten Worst Ethics Nightmares You Can Have

Legal ethics are a dangerous area – one mistake can derail your career. This CLE course will present a rapid analysis of the 10 disastrous legal ethics errors you can. The ABA Model Rules of Professional Responsibility are often a solid guide for clarity in the ethical expectations of the legal profession, nothing is more impactful than real-life scenarios. While these errors are not totally inclusive of the challenges facing practitioners today, those actively engaged in the practice... More Info

$65

1.5Ethics Credits
PFAS: The Forever Chemicals

PFA’s were developed in the 1950’s for use as waterproofing materials, fire-suppression chemicals, non-stick coating, and other products. Technically known as Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, these have now been found in both food and water supplies around the world and have been linked to a variety of cancers as well as non-cancerous illnesses. This CLE course will explain these substances and the new federal and state regulations that have been enacted. The course will review the... More Info

$29

1General Credit
The Ethics of Witness Preparation: Does ABA Ethics Rules Change the Dynamics for Preparing Witnesses?

Led by a team of highly experienced trial and litigation specialists, this informative CLE course will address the impact of new ABA Formal Opinion 508, “The Ethics of Witness Preparation,”. The course will present the impact of the opinion on counsel’s approach to working with witnesses, including a client, who must testify at deposition and trial. The course will address how the opinion changes the ethics rules as well as discuss the ethical limits when working with favorable witnes... More Info

$34

1.25Ethics Credits
Federal Civil Procedure: Practicing Tips for Federal Litigation

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure seem overwhelming. This CLE course will arm you with the knowledge you need to navigate federal civil litigation and walk into a federal courtroom with confidence. Whether your experience is limited, or you just need to brush up, this CLE course will offer a comprehensive overview of the critical stages of FRCP including removal and jurisdiction, discovery, pleadings, evidentiary and pre-trial issues. The course will offer strategic insight into the... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Survival Of The Fit in Criminal Lit

Success in litigation is a matter of experience and action. This CLE course will reveal the keys to successful litigation. Led by a seasoned attorney with over 40 years of experience, the course will offer practical insights, actionable steps and strategies to help you navigate criminal litigation. More Info

$29

1General Credit
Intellectual Warfare: An In-House Counsel's Guide to Bringing and Defending Against Intellectual Property Lawsuits

Intellectual Property (IP) is a valuable asset for an organization. This informative CLE course will explain how to identify and utilize an IP to further business goals. The course will explain the types of IP’s that exist, the associated costs with obtaining and maintaining the various types of IP's, costs of IP acquisition, negotiation strategies, licensing, enforcement issues and defensive actions when faced with another’s IP. The course aims to impart wisdom in the IP space as well... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Medical Malpractice: Complex, High Stakes Medical Negligence Litigation

This CLE course will offer a comprehensive overview of medical negligence lawsuits. The course will include a profile of medical negligence victims from around the country and pinpoint the disparity in care afforded to different groups. By examining the core of medical negligence issues, this course will provide a basis for advocacy for a fair justice system that safeguards patient care and safety. More Info

$29

1General Credit
Negotiating the Serious and Catastrophic Injury Case

This CLE course, presented by highly experienced trial and litigation specialists, will address the negotiation and preparation for catastrophic injury cases. The cases presented will require sophisticated, organized preparation and must address essential questions such as how to utilize medical personnel who worked on the case, their purpose in negotiating the case and the other experts needed to address the damages claim. The course will also present negotiations for future d... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Effective Tips for Using a Private Investigator in Your Practice

Private investigators are essential to many practicing attorneys. This CLE course will offer useful strategies for utilizing private investigation services. Presented by a seasoned attorney with 25 years’ experience as an investigator, the course will include tips for selecting and retaining an investigator as well as establishing a relationship, preserving privilege, game planning and evidentiary issues. More Info

$29

1General Credit
Jury Selection: Mastering the Challenges and Pitfalls

Jury selection is an art and picking the right jury can mean the difference between success and failure. How do you find the right juror for your case? What information is important to get from potential jurors? The course will address these issues as well as juror eligibility, tips for bonding with jurors, strategies for determining who to keep and who to strike, and how to get jurors to impart the information you need. The course will explain how to create and make use of questionnai... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Trial of a Police Liability Case Under Section 1983

Regardless of whether you are representing the plaintiff or the defendant, or whether it is a standard or high frequency/high visibility case, this CLE course will help you master the trial of a police liability case under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. e. The course will present practical examples that illustrate the pretrial and settlement conference as well as strategies for witness preparation before delving into the trail itself. This will include a discussion of jury selection for your side,... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Attorney Ethics, Civility and Professionalism

The obligations on attorneys, as defined by the professional code of ethics and rules of conduct, often do not help attorneys deal with day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients. Often, even though we know the rules, our actions and behaviors are guided by our feelings in a moment instead of the rules. This CLE course will discuss how reframing concepts and emotional regulation can aide attorneys in developing habits that will lead to professional, ethical conduct. More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
How to Find the “Smoking Gun” to Win Your Case

Even the most complex cases have that one detail, the “smoking gun” that will tip the case to a win. This CLE course will explain how to find that detail and use it to your client’s advantage. Using tried and true tips and strategies to discover what will make the difference between a resounding win and a loss, the course will focus on examples from the presenter’s trip and fall and slip and fall premises cases, auto collisions, staircase accidents, med mal and product liability cases,... More Info

$29

1General Credit
The Five Rules: How to Prepare Your Client for Deposition

Depositions are a critical component of any case. This CLE course will present a Five Rule System, devised by the presenter and in use for over 25 years to prepare everyone from executives to professional athletes to children, which will transform your client into a solid, strong, successful witness. The system helps to prepare every client from the nervous to the over-confident to the unlikeable. Presented in an entertaining and memorable style, the course will provide you with everyt... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Search and Seizure Fundamentals

Presented by a retired FLETC Legal Instructor, this CLE course will provide an overview of search and seizure law. Beginning with an introduction to the Fourth Amendment, under which the law is categorized, the course will address application issues and present an overview of the various judicially-recognized exceptions to the warrant requirement inherent in the Fourth Amendment. More Info

$55

2General Credits
A Beginners Guide to Motion Practice

This comprehensive CLE course is designed for new attorneys as an introduction to Civil and Special Civil motion practice. The course will primarily focus on the three most common types of motions including: 1) Summary Judgment Motions 2) Various Discovery Motions 3) Motions to dismiss/Post judgment motions. The course will explain the process for implementing a motion practice strategy and its usefulness in providing the attorney with the direction and purpose o... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Discovery, Evidence, and Motion Practice Under Section 1983 Police Liability

A successful police misconduct practice under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 has three main issues at its core: 1) Discovery: This includes what law enforcement files are kept, a checklist of which ones should be requested by the plaintiff (including incident reports and investigations, officer personnel files, and Monell custom and policy related files) 2) Evidence: including 15 evidentiary issues, the admissibility of previous contact the plaintiff had with the police, prior officer discip... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Negotiating and Settling Tort Cases: Reaching a Solution

Civil injury and insurance cases can be complicated to negotiate. This CLE course, presented by highly experienced settlement attorneys and negotiators, will outline the 10 most crucial points for successful negotiations. They will also explain the main reasons why settlements aren’t reached. Presenters will conclude with tips and strategies for improving your negotiating skills, and when and how to begin the process. More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Drafting the Bullet Proof Civil RICO Complaint

Prosecuting civil actions in Federal Court in situations where defendants engaged in criminal or even quasi-criminal behavior can be aided through Civil RICO complaints. Yet many federal judges are wary of Civil RICO cases and respond by creating OSC hearings or check lists to make sure that RICO claims are both legitimate and that they are pled properly. This CLE course will explain how to establish a ROCI complaint that holds up under Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Social Security Disability 101: What Attorneys Need to Know From Beginning to End

Social Security Disability Practice contains within it a complex web of processes, challenges and analysis in order to successfully secure benefits for disabled individuals. This CLE course will present a comprehensive overview of the area, including an in-depth examination of the process, the various issues that may arise and how to present effective solutions. The course will offer critical insights into managing the complexities of Social Security Disability, and providing the skill... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Analyzing the Right and Ethical Way to Prepare Witnesses in Criminal Cases

The zealous representation of clients is the obligation of all attorneys. But that obligation does not give them the right to ignore the rules of professional conduct, or that of honesty and candor in front of the tribunal. Creating a balance between the two can certainly present a challenge. This CLE course will explain how to structure presentations for the maximum effect and best serve a client’s interests while still maintaining the proper standards for honesty, the prevention of p... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
War Crimes in the Star Wars Universe: Episode VI

Presented by a former war crimes prosecutor, the Star Wars original trilogy continues with this third and final installment. Amongst the scenes being offered for law-of-war analysis, the course will begin with the film’s opening scene, where Leia and then Luke Skywalker confront Jabba the Hutt. Is this an act of unconventional warfare? Does the law of armed conflict apply here? The course then takes up the moment when the Rebels find out about the new Death Star and determine that the... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Beyond Westlaw and Lexis: Effective Internet Search Techniques for Attorneys

This CLE course covers a wide range of topics, including compliance, business strategy, informal dispute resolution, best practices, and more. It also provides insights into preparing formal legal advice and court documents, such as memos, pleadings, motions, and briefs. Participants will also gain valuable knowledge in trial preparation, which involves examining business and individual backgrounds, related litigation, expert witness matters (prior cases, publications, research on fact... More Info

$29

1General Credit
War Crimes in The Star Wars Universe Episode V: Conflicts, Disputes and More

In this episode, we will explore the legality of Darth Vader’s droid program under international law and the law of armed conflict as well as its parallels to today’s drone programs. This CLE course will examine the Battle of Hoth, the role of military contractors such as Boba Fett in the law of war, whether Lando Calrissian’s trickery of Luke Skywalker and his friends constitutes a potential war crime, Darth Vader’s questionable treatment of detainees and the legal ramification of Luk... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Expertly Examining the Expert Witness: Depositions, Hearings and Trials

Designed to help attorneys prepare for and examine expert witnesses, this informative CLE course will explain how to gather and assess information in preparation for a deposition or trial testimony of an expert, as well as how to formulate a comprehensive inquiry for the examination of an expert witness. The course will address how to present the relevant background of your expert and the areas in which they have approval and standing to render expert opinions. The course will al... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
A Basic Overview of Tennessee Workers' Compensation Law

Offering a comprehensive overview of the Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Act, this informative CLE course will help attorneys navigate the many complexities of filing a worker’s compensation claim in the Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and the Tennessee Court of Workers’ Compensation. The course will present information relevant to applicable affirmative defenses as well as how to determine the eventual outcome of a case that is brought before the Tennessee Court of Workers’... More Info

$55

2General Credits
Veterans Update: What's New from Congress, The Courts and The VA

The US has been at war for the past three decades. From Kuwait and the former Yugoslavia to Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, the physical and mental toll on our armed forces has been extraordinary. This CLE course, presented by Commander John Wells, USN (Ret), Chairman of Military-Veterans Advocacy will explain the origin and purpose of the Department of Veteran Affairs, and try to simplify the seemingly endless regulations and procedural issues and potential pitfalls involved in their ope... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits