CLE

Short Trial Judge Training

Short Trial Judge Training Session. Additionally, this training will review changes to the ADR Rules effective January 1, 2023.

Clark County Bar Association: Lunchtime Learning CLE – “Abe Lincoln, Esq.: Lessons from the Trial Lawyer Who Became President”

Speaker: Jeff Bolender, Esq. of Bolender Law Firm, PC Course Description: Abraham Lincoln is often celebrated as a transformational president, but before he led the nation, he spent 25 years as a practicing trial lawyer, handling thousands of cases and honing persuasive advocacy, strategic litigation, and professional ethics. This CLE webinar explores Lincoln’s education and legal career and […]

CLE Webinar: “Unlocking Family Law: The Paralegal’s Role”

Family law has been described as everything from the “Wild West” of civil procedure to a specialization in the field of “human misery” – but if done well, family law is an opportunity to help people navigate through one of the most sensitive and difficult periods of their lives. Being a family law paralegal requires […]

CLE: From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction

Judge Mary Beth O’Connor will describe her personal history of 20 years of drug use and 30 years of sobriety. She will explain how she transitioned from a teenager shooting methamphetamine to a federal administrative law judge. Judge O’Connor then will provide information about substance use disorder, such as definitions and frequency among attorneys. She […]

CLE: Avoiding the Tipping Point: Managing Stress for a Healthier Life

This one-hour CLE program will address the increasingly relevant issue of stress and its impact on wellbeing, particularly within the legal profession. It offers practical strategies for developing healthier habits while also challenges problematic behaviors (e.g., gambling/sex, substance use, social media) often used by those in the legal profession for coping with stress. The session […]

Clark County Bar Association: A Busy Law Firm’s Guide to Automation

Speaker: Petar Petrovic, Partner Account Manager, Partnerships @ Clio Course description: The presentation will focus on how, with the right technology, law firms can automate many time-consuming tasks—spending less time on administrative work and freeing up more time for billable hours and attention to clients. During this session, bar members will learn: How to differentiate between busy work […]