New York CLE - Civil Rights Courses

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Diversity and Race in Jury Selection

This fascinating CLE course will look at jury selection from the historical lens of diversity and race. The course will examine how the “all white juries” of the past resulted in infamous miscarriages of justice and how the Supreme Court has addressed the racial discrimination in jury selection going all the way back to the 1880’s. The course will take a particular look at New York State courts and how they have recently addressed this issues and then zoom out to look at what other sta... More Info

$65

1.5Diversity/Inclusion
Police Misconduct: Excessive Force and Legal Justification

Headlines about police misconduct abound, but there are an untold number of incidences that the public is unaware of. This CLE course will define the different types of police misconduct and their most common applications including in situations of stop and frisk and in use of force. The course will explain the relevant boards and agencies, including the CCRB and IAB, who are tasked with investigating these incidences and discuss how misconduct is determined and addressed. More Info

$55

1.5Prof Practice
Policing under Section 1983: The Year in Review

Policing in America has experienced a huge upheaval as well as advanced scrutiny over the past year. This CLE course will help you stay on top of new developments including residential searches under Caniglia v. Strom, intent to restrain as a seizure under Torres v. Madrid, and residential arrests under Lange v. California. The course will offer an overview on the top ten ways that policing in the post-George Floyd/Breonna Taylor may impact your practice and address issues such as qual... More Info

$55

1.5Prof Practice
Successful Negotiations in Presidential History

“The Art of the Possible” is often used to describe negotiations. This CLE course will be presented within the context of US presidential history to analyze both successful and failed negotiations and what we can learn from them. The course will cover basic principles of negotiation and the changes that resulted from World War II, negotiations surrounding the civil rights movements and war and peace on a national and international scale. The course will also address the role of America... More Info

$55

1.5Prof Practice
The Intersection of Immigration and Disabilities

Amidst all of the controversy over immigration today, it seems we rarely hear about issues that concern the way in which immigration serves specific populations. This CLE course will focus on immigration as it relates to people with special needs as well as their families and will explore ways in which practitioners may serve their clients as they encounter the various situations that typically arise. More Info

$55

1.5Prof Practice
The United States Supreme Court: A Foundational Model Approach to the 4th Amendment

How to resolve a legal conflict wherein the very behavior that police officers believe to be their ace in the hole actually destroys their case? This is the issue with search and seizure – conduct that the majority of officers believe to be constitutional is not, and can actually harm their case. This CLE course will explain this conduct and the constitutional provisions of the 4th Amendment to clarify constitutional conduct as well as help attorneys navigate the situation in court. More Info

$55

1.5Prof Practice
The Voting Rights Act of 1965: A Cornerstone of Equal Rights for All Americans

Voter rights and legislation is one of the key issues that has guided the principles of freedom in America throughout history. One of its landmarks is the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This riveting CLE course will explain this act and how it fits into the context of voter rights legislation including the 15th amendment, rights denied to certain segments of the population and the events leading up to the passing of the act. The course will conclude with a discussion of the vigilance necessary to pr... More Info

$55

1.5Prof Practice
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

1.5Prof Practice
What is Special Education Law and is it for Me?

The 1973 Rehabilitation Act’s Section 504 and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act offer strong federal legal protections and entitlements to students with disabilities. This CLE course will clarify the complexities within the statutes and the cases which interpret them as well as the complicated process of enforcement. The course will also present the most common questions your clients may have and the most comprehensive way to address them. Whether you are looking into the fie... More Info

$55

1.5Prof Practice
Anatomy of a False Arrest and Excessive Force Case under Section 1983: Part 1

Today’s police department is under intense and ever-increasing scrutiny. Whether you are on the side of the plaintiff or the defendant, this CLE course will provide a comprehensive overview of how to manage the first steps in a successful litigation of a police liability case. The course, the first in a series, is based on a hypothetical fact pattern and will explain how to select a case, identify the legal claims, avoid conflicts of interest, draft presentation agreements, interview police of... More Info

$55

2Prof Practice