Washington DC CLE - Practice Management Courses
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The Promise and Perils of AI in the Legal Industry: Opportunities and Risks
This CLE program provides attorneys with a practical introduction to artificial intelligence and its growing impact on the legal profession. Designed for lawyers of all technical backgrounds, the course explains key AI concepts—including generative AI and large language models—and examines how AI tools are being used in legal research, drafting, litigation support, and law firm operations. Participants will explore both the advantages and the risks of AI in legal practice, including iss... More Info
$291General Credit -
Whose Problem Is It? Boundaries and Survival Skills in Family Law
Family law matters often involve more than legal disputes—they bring heightened emotions, difficult personalities, and clients who may expect their attorney to solve deeply personal problems. This CLE program examines how lawyers can effectively represent clients in contentious domestic matters while maintaining clear professional boundaries and avoiding burnout. Whose Problem Is It? offers a practical discussion on separating legal advocacy from emotional entanglement. Attorneys will l... More Info
$291General Credit -
Navigating Trauma with Clients: Safeguarding Lawyer Wellness
Attorneys regularly engage with clients navigating highly stressful and emotionally charged circumstances, which can carry cumulative psychological impacts over time. This CLE program examines the often-overlooked phenomenon of secondary trauma in legal practice, with a focus on how repeated exposure to clients’ experiences can shape an attorney’s mental state, decision-making processes, and overall effectiveness. The course provides a practical framework for recognizing indicators of s... More Info
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From Payroll to Pleadings: The Ethics Zone Framework for Deploying AI Across Every Layer of Law Firm Practice
Artificial intelligence has quickly become embedded in daily law firm operations, but ethical analysis often fails to keep pace with actual use. Too frequently, AI guidance treats every implementation as though it presents the same level of risk, applying broad warnings without distinguishing between routine administrative functions and high-stakes legal work. In practice, however, different uses of AI trigger different professional obligations and require a more tailored approach. This... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
From Screen to Courtroom: Practical Trial Lessons for Litigators from Film
This CLE program takes a practical, skills-oriented approach to trial advocacy by analyzing selected film scenes that depict litigation in action. Drawing from a curated set of movies, the session uses dramatized portrayals to surface real-world lessons on strategy, courtroom dynamics, and professional judgment. Participants will explore multiple subject areas through these examples, assessing what the films get right—and where they diverge from actual practice. Designed to be both inst... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Understanding the Four Types of Intellectual Property: A Practical Introduction
This CLE program offers a practical introduction to the core categories of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Participants will examine the distinct protections each form of intellectual property provides, the circumstances in which they arise, and key considerations for identifying and preserving these rights. Designed for attorneys across practice areas, the course focuses on spotting potential intellectual property issues that may... More Info
$552General Credits -
So You Think You Want to Be a Criminal Defense Lawyer? A Practical Guide from First Meeting to Final Plea
This CLE program provides a practical roadmap of a criminal case through the lens of defense counsel, following the progression of a matter from the initial client meeting through plea discussions and critical case deadlines. Attendees will examine major stages of representation, including arraignments and bail issues, discovery practice, speedy trial considerations, affirmative defenses, motion practice, scheduling concerns, and strategic case management decisions. Geared toward newer... More Info
$552General Credits -
Beyond Prompting: Advanced ChatGPT Tools for Lawyers
This in-depth CLE program is intended for attorneys who are already familiar with the fundamentals of ChatGPT and are looking to integrate it more strategically into their legal workflows. Moving beyond basic prompting techniques, the course examines more sophisticated tools and functionality within ChatGPT that can enhance productivity, streamline processes, and support day-to-day practice management. Participants will explore features such as privacy and settings controls, projects, m... More Info
$291General Credit -
AI Assisted Patent Drafting: Governance, Risk, and Responsible Use
As generative AI tools become more common in patent drafting, practitioners must navigate the tension between increased efficiency and their obligations around confidentiality, ethics, and compliance. This CLE program focuses on the governance and risk issues tied to AI-assisted patent work. It addresses how these technologies intersect with key areas such as inventorship, disclosure duties, prior art evaluation, and privilege, while outlining practical approaches to oversight, policy d... More Info
$291General Credit -
Legal Liability of Psychotherapists: Assessing Negligence and Misconduct Claims
This CLE program equips attorneys with a focused, practice-oriented framework for handling matters involving mental health professionals. The session examines the legal duties and ethical constraints that govern psychotherapists, highlighting how those standards translate into potential liability for malpractice, boundary violations, and other forms of professional misconduct. Attendees will learn how to spot red flags in client intake, analyze whether a claim meets applicable negligen... More Info
$291General Credit
