Washington DC CLE - All Courses
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ACEs and Alcohol Use Disorder in Custody Cases: Practical Tools and Strategies for Family Law Practitioners
This CLE program focuses on the role of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in contested custody matters. Geared toward family law practitioners, the course examines how parental alcohol misuse can affect caregiving capacity, household stability, and child safety within the context of best-interest determinations. Attorneys will develop a practical understanding of the clinical foundations of AUD, the developmental consequences of ACE exposure, and the ev... More Info
$291General Credit -
Four + Ethics Challenges for Civil litigators
Ethical issues in civil litigation most often arise not from intentional misconduct, but from routine strategic decisions made under time pressure. This CLE program examines four critical ethics challenges—and a fifth, overarching obligation—that regularly confront civil litigators in today’s practice. The course reviews foundational principles of professional responsibility and applies them to common litigation scenarios, including the ethical limits of client witness preparation. It a... More Info
$651.5Ethics Credits -
Preparing Vulnerable Witnesses for Testimony
This CLE program offers practical guidance for attorneys who represent survivors of domestic violence and other vulnerable or apprehensive witnesses in contested proceedings. The course focuses on effective preparation for testimony, including techniques for fostering client confidence, developing clear and credible testimony themes, and navigating the challenges of rigorous cross-examination. Participants will also gain insight into refining their own courtroom approach to better supp... More Info
$291General Credit -
Oregon Abuse & Mandatory Reporting: A Practical Guide for Lawyers
This CLE examines the mandatory abuse reporting obligations imposed on attorneys under Oregon law. The program explains how and when a lawyer’s duty to report arises, including the legal standards of contact and reasonable cause, and the categories of individuals protected by the statutes. Using practical examples drawn from common legal representations, the course highlights indicators of abuse attorneys may encounter and outlines the required steps for making a report. It also reviews... More Info
$291General Credit -
Your Client’s Story: Connecting with the Jury from Opening to Closing
This CLE program examines the strategic role of opening statements and closing arguments in jury trials. These moments provide counsel with a critical opportunity to humanize the client, frame the facts, and reinforce a compelling theory of the case. Given the unique dynamics of every trial, lawyers often struggle to find consistency and confidence in crafting effective openings and closings. This course will outline practical principles and proven techniques to help attorneys present... More Info
$291General Credit -
Ethical Issues in Ending Client Representation and Collecting Fees
Ending an attorney–client relationship can raise significant ethical and practical challenges. This CLE program examines a lawyer’s professional obligations when withdrawing from or concluding representation, including notice requirements, protecting the client’s interests during transition, and addressing outstanding fees and expenses. Participants will gain practical guidance on navigating these issues in compliance with ethical rules, reducing risk, and managing disengagement from represent... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Misconduct, Evidence, and Credibility: How Unemployment Insurance Appeals Are Decided
This CLE program offers a practitioner-focused examination of unemployment insurance appeals, explaining how adjudicators analyze claims and why factually similar cases can produce divergent results. The course introduces foundational concepts of the unemployment insurance system, including eligibility standards, disqualifying conduct, governing authority, and the statutory right to appeal adverse determinations. Attendees will gain insight into the procedural framework of unemployment... More Info
$291General Credit -
Crimmigration: Avoid Giving Bad Advice to Immigrant Defendants
This CLE program examines the critical intersection of criminal law and immigration law—commonly referred to as “crimmigration”—and the profound immigration consequences that may flow from criminal charges, pleas, and convictions. The course is designed to equip criminal defense attorneys with a working understanding of how criminal dispositions can trigger removal, inadmissibility, or other adverse immigration outcomes for non-citizen clients. Participants will learn to identify immigr... More Info
$291General Credit -
Projecting the Future of Cannabis Law: Policy, Market, and Compliance Impacts
This CLE program examines the evolving legal treatment of cannabis in the United States, tracing its path from widespread historical use to decades of federal prohibition under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. That legislation classified cannabis as a Schedule I substance—asserting no accepted medical use, a high potential for abuse, and severe restrictions on scientific research. Despite this federal framework, state-level reform has steadily reshaped the legal landscape. Beginni... More Info
$291General Credit -
Long-Term Disability Insurance Claims: From Application to Federal Court
Long-term disability insurance claims present a complex intersection of insurance law, contract principles, and federal statutory regulation. A significant portion of these matters arise under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), which governs most employer-sponsored disability plans and places those claims squarely within federal jurisdiction. In contrast, individually purchased policies—often held by professionals and executives—operate under different legal framework... More Info
$291General Credit
