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Ethics and Technology: New Challenges for the 21st Century Practitioner

Seminar  Seminar

Using the latest technology to communicate with clients, the court, and the public is often a necessary part of a lawyer’s job. Using these tools properly is critical particularly when it involves the risk of an inadvertent disclosure of client confidential information. The stakes are raised even higher when relying on an Internet that does not fit within our traditional notions of jurisdictional limitations. The next generation of Internet ...

Bridge-the-Gap II for Newly Admitted New York Transactional Attorneys 2013

Seminar  Seminar

Attorneys admitted to the New York State Bar are required to complete 16 hours of approved continuing legal education courses per year during the first two years of admission, including three credit hours of approved continuing legal education in ethics/professionalism, six credit hours in skills, and seven credit hours in professional practice and/or law practice management.PLI’s Bridge-the-Gap I and II programs contain separate course offerings ...

Re-Entry Issues: Overcoming Employment and Housing Challenges Due to a Prior Arrest or Conviction (Free)

Seminar  Seminar

In the past three decades, incarceration rates have exploded in the U.S., such that today we incarcerate over two million people, more than any other country in the world. The result is that many more people encounter the criminal justice system at some point in their lives. Indeed, an estimated 1 in 4 adults in California has an arrest or conviction record, and people of color are disproportionately affected. A person with a prior record faces ...

Nuts & Bolts of Electronic Discovery 2013

Seminar  Seminar

This program will acquaint you with the basics of e-discovery law and practice. E-discovery permeates nearly every facet of litigation today, and attorneys tasked with meeting today’s complicated e-discovery requirements must recognize the nuances and technicalities involved. Join our faculty of experienced e-discovery practitioners to gain the tools and strategies to efficiently and competently navigate the e-discovery landscape.

Electronic Discovery Institute 2013: What Corporate and Outside Counsel Need to Know

Seminar  Seminar

The demands and costs of e-discovery in litigation continue to grow. Nearly every case now involves some sort of e-discovery, and it is essential to know how to effectively and fairly handle the many issues that can arise. Our outstanding faculty of experienced lawyers, judges, and e-discovery professionals will provide an inside look at the current state of e-discovery, give tips for avoiding pitfalls litigants have encountered in the years since ...

Building Better Construction Contracts 2013

Seminar  Seminar

Construction is one of the largest sectors in the U.S. economy. After several lean years, construction activity is beginning to pick up. The need for major infrastructure development is apparent, but tight budgets require novel contracting approaches. The Great Recession has resulted in the failure of many construction firms. This has placed a renewed emphasis on appropriate risk allocation. These challenging times require innovation in project delivery ...

Bridge-the-Gap I: Ethics and Skills for Newly Admitted New York Attorneys

Seminar  Seminar

New York State MCLE Rules Attorneys admitted to the New York State Bar after October 1997 are required to complete 16 hours of approved continuing legal education per year during the first two years of admission, including three credit hours in ethics/professionalism, six credit hours in skills, and seven credit hours in professional practice and/or law practice management. By attending PLI’s one-day Bridge-the-Gap I: Ethics and Skills ...

Judges' Pet Peeves 2013: Tips from the Bench on Trial Practice

Seminar  Seminar

This program will provide litigators with the unique opportunity to hear directly from the judges how they view communications with the court and trial practice, as well as how lawyers can help (or sabotage) their cases.

California Trial Evidence 2013

Seminar  Seminar

Mastering the complexities of California evidence often can be the difference between winning and losing at trial.  Recent case law and statutory developments in the law of evidence render this mastery critical in modern litigation and trials.  This program is designed to give you the most up-to-date information on California evidence standards.  The panelists represent top-flight trial attorneys and judges who will provide winning ...

Advocating for Veterans: The Basics on VA Benefits, Discharge Upgrades and Veteran Cultural Competency 2013 (Free)

Seminar  Seminar

There are over 21 million veterans in the U.S.; many of them are not aware of the benefits to which they are entitled.  Medical and financial assistance are available to men and women who have served in the military, but some who can qualify are not receiving the benefits that they need.  Attorneys can assist veterans with the problems that preclude them from receiving benefits, such as: Lack of proper paper trails to “service-connect” ...

Trial by Jury 2013

Seminar  Seminar

You won’t want to miss this popular program, where the masters of the bar and the bench come together to share their valuable and useful insights on jury trials. We have assembled the most experienced and respected state and federal judges, as well as many distinguished litigators, to discuss their experience of what constitutes stellar advocacy when trying jury cases. There is no better way to learn about jury trial practice than from the attorneys ...

Bridge-the-Gap II: Ethics and Skills for Newly Admitted New York Attorneys 2013

Seminar  Seminar

Attorneys admitted to the New York State Bar after 1997 are required to complete 16 hours of approved continuing legal education courses per year during the first two years of admission, including three credit hours of approved continuing legal education in ethics/professionalism, six credit hours in skills, and seven credit hours in professional practice and/or law practice management.By attending PLI’s one-day Bridge-the-Gap II: Ethics and Skills ...

Basic Negotiation Skills 2014

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Current Developments in Federal Civil Practice 2014

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Advising Nonprofit Organizations 2014

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Presentation Skills for Attorneys 2014

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Fundamentals of Taking and Defending Depositions 2014

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Basic Immigration Law 2014

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Social Security Disability 2014 (Free)

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Appellate Advocacy 2014

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New York CPLR 2014

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Understanding Employment Law 2014

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Trial Evidence 2014: Advocacy, Analysis, Illustrations

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Featured Faculty/Authors
Lisa J. Sotto

Lisa J. Sotto ~ Hunton & Williams LLP

David W. Pollak

David W. Pollak ~ Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Katie M. Lachter

Katie M. Lachter ~ Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP