Washington DC CLE - All Courses
Washington DC CLE
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Ethical Use of Social Media in One's Legal Practice
In today’s digital age, social media has become an unavoidable part of both personal and professional life—including legal practice. This CLE course delves into the ethical pitfalls that attorneys and law firms may encounter across various social media platforms. Participants will examine the common hazards that can jeopardize a lawyer’s ethical standing and reputation, while also learning strategic best practices to sidestep these challenges before they arise. The program also covers... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
AI, Cybersecurity and Privacy: What Attorneys Need to Know About Emerging ISO Standards
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes integral to business and public sector operations, attorneys must stay informed about the evolving standards for AI privacy and cybersecurity. This CLE session offers a comprehensive overview of two draft international standards, ISO/IEC 27091 and ISO/IEC 27090, which provide critical frameworks for addressing privacy and security challenges in AI systems. ISO/IEC 27091 focuses on privacy considerations in AI and machine learning, covering transp... More Info
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Pooled Special Needs Trusts: An Important Tool to Protect Clients & Preserve Public Benefits
This engaging CLE session delves into the critical considerations for attorneys representing clients with disabilities or their families in estate planning, family law, and personal injury cases. Navigating the intricacies of public benefits and future planning presents distinct challenges that demand precision. A pooled special needs trust (PSNT) offers a powerful tool to maintain eligibility for means-tested government programs while enhancing the individual’s well-being. Join us to... More Info
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Critical Updates: How DUIs & Serious Traffic Offenses Impact Your Client’s Illinois Driver’s License
This CLE course dives into the complexities of handling DUIs and major traffic violations that jeopardize your client’s Illinois Driver’s License (DL), a process made challenging by Illinois’ rigorous regulations. You’ll gain clarity on how to navigate the consequences of these offenses and assist clients in restoring their driving privileges. The program starts by outlining the options available for clients to reclaim their DL after a suspension or revocation, including a brief overvi... More Info
$291General Credit -
A Primer on Civil Trial Preparation
Trial preparation can feel like a high-wire act—especially when you’re balancing every aspect of the process yourself. For solo and small firm attorneys, there’s rarely a team behind the scenes. Instead, you're responsible for the heavy lifting: coordinating discovery, crafting motions, managing witnesses, preparing clients, and ultimately presenting the case in court. This CLE program is designed to help you bring order to the chaos. Through a practical, real-world lens, we’ll explore... More Info
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Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Use by Member Firms
The integration of artificial intelligence into financial services is no longer theoretical — it’s underway, expanding rapidly through tools like Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). This course equips attorneys with a working understanding of how these technologies are being applied in the financial sector and what that means for legal professionals today. From drafting automation and sentiment analysis to data classification and compliance reporting, AI tools are reshaping... More Info
$291General Credit -
Capital Formation Developments
As capital markets evolve, legal advisors play an increasingly strategic role in helping firms manage the intersection of innovation, regulation, and market opportunity. This session provides attorneys with a legal-focused exploration of current capital formation practices and the regulatory changes shaping them. Attorneys will examine how firms are pursuing new approaches to capital raising, along with the legal risks and responsibilities that accompany those innovations. With today’s... More Info
$291General Credit -
Complex Products: New Developments and Compliance Considerations for Retail Firms
The expansion of complex financial products in the retail space—especially Registered Index-Linked Annuities (RILAs)—has introduced new layers of legal exposure and regulatory scrutiny. This CLE program gives attorneys a clear view into the supervisory demands firms face when distributing these products to retail investors. This CLE course will examine how RILAs function, why they pose unique compliance challenges, and what legal teams need to watch for—including conflicts of interest,... More Info
$291General Credit -
Compliance & Legal Trends
As the financial services industry undergoes rapid evolution, attorneys must stay attuned to the shifting forces that impact compliance frameworks. This session offers a strategic legal lens on how firms are responding to a convergence of regulatory change, market demands, and technological disruption. Rather than focusing solely on rules, this course explores the broader trends driving compliance transformation—emerging enforcement priorities, digital innovation, and changes in busines... More Info
$291General Credit -
Effective Practices in Remote Supervision and Inspections
With the financial services industry embracing long-term hybrid and remote work models, supervision practices are undergoing significant transformation. This CLE program provides legal professionals with an in-depth look at FINRA’s updated rules supporting remote supervision — including the introduction of Remote Supervisory Locations (RSLs) and the Remote Inspection Pilot Program (RIPP). Rather than focusing solely on compliance mechanics, this course examines how these regulatory upda... More Info
$291General Credit
