Tuesday, November 12, 2024: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

This class will be hosted on ZOOM

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AI is changing everything about the way we deliver legal services. But what is generative AI and how does it differ from traditional forms of AI like rules-based automation? How can you use it in your law practice in a way that is safe, protects your client data, and delivers the most impactful results for your clients and firm? These questions and more will be answered in this informative and practical session, which will:

• Define common AI terms, concepts, and software
• Provide clear instruction regarding the differences between rules-based automation and generative AI in the context of document automation
• Help you decide which method and software is best for your law practice and develop a plan for what you should start with to get the most impact
• Show examples of each approach and how they have been implemented in the industry to better serve clients

Earn 1.0 hour California participatory MCLE credit in subtopic of Technology

MCLE Disclaimer: MCLE credit is only granted to attorneys licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California. Attorneys from other jurisdictions should contact their state bar to learn about credit reciprocity.

Presented by: Brittany Hernandez, Lawyer & Head of Legal Innovation, Gavel 

Brittany Hernandez is a lawyer and the Head of Legal Innovation for Gavel. Gavel is the automation infrastructure for the modern, scalable law practice. After practicing Intellectual Property law and representing clients in the entertainment industry, she shifted her focus to how innovations in tech can be used to create solutions for both clients and lawyers. Today, she helps solo and small law practices harness the power and potential of advancements in tech to automate, innovate, scale, and diversify their revenue streams in her role with Gavel.

Registration fee: Registration for this MCLE is FREE through the generosity of the Estate of Joan Levine

Class recorded November 18, 2024

Explore innovative practices within the justice systems of tribal courts, including how tribal courts are implementing alternatives to incarceration and detention for tribal youth.

• Tribal law is a source of remarkable legal innovation. Though it is the source of law for over 500 tribal nations within the United States, tribal law is a neglected source of law within discussions of legal, court, and justice innovations. This webinar will provide an overview of current innovations and reform in tribal law. Topics covered include: Alternatives to incarceration
• Alternatives to detention for tribal youth
• Resources and programs focused on substance abuse and recovery
• Jurisdictional collaborations
• Environmental protections
• And more

Presented by:
Grace Carson, J.D. UCLA, specializations in Critical Race Studies, Public Interest Law & Policy, and International & Comparative Law, published writer in peer-reviewed journals and legal scholar

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice: LA Law Library does not provide legal advice.  LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service.  The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons.  For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 | 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

This class will be hosted on ZOOM

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Pro bono clients are like any other clients in many ways. But some pro bono clients present ethical issues for attorneys that differ from those presented by fee-paying or contingent fee clients. Lawyers sometimes face difficult questions about defining who the client is, communication with clients, clients with diminished capacity, conflicts with fee-paying clients, and many others. Representation of nonprofit organizations also can present difficult ethical issues not faced with most for-profit organizations.

Among the topics to be addressed are:

• What is pro bono work and how does it differ from other legal representation?
• What ethical issues can arise in representation of pro bono clients?
• How can you make sure your representation is conducted within the California Rules of Professional Conduct?
• What ethical issues are presented by practicing remotely? 

Earn 1.0 hour California participatory MCLE credit in subtopic of Legal Ethics 

MCLE Disclaimer: MCLE credit is only granted to attorneys licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California. Attorneys from other jurisdictions should contact their state bar to learn about credit reciprocity.

Presented by: Toby Rothschild, Of Counsel to OneJustice and retired general counsel of the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA)

Registration fee: Registration for this MCLE is FREE through the generosity of the Estate of Joan Levine.

Thursday, December 5, 2024: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

This class will be hosted on ZOOM

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Attorneys and legal staff experience unique pressures that can foster substance use and abuse. How do we recognize use and abuse of alcohol and other substances? Why are legal professionals prone to substance use disorders (SUD) and mental health concerns? What are the impacts to family, friends, employers, clients and colleagues as a result of SUD and mental health issues? When is it time to get professional help to intervene and preserve one’s health and career? Learn about these important issues through one lawyer’s personal journey. The class will provide resources for consideration, and highlight the role that support organizations can play in the recovery process.

Earn 1.0 hour California participatory MCLE credit in subtopic of Competence: Prevention & Detection 

MCLE Disclaimer: MCLE credit is only granted to attorneys licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California. Attorneys from other jurisdictions should contact their state bar to learn about credit reciprocity. 

Presented by: Greg Dorst, JD, CADC II, Consultant, The Other Bar

Greg Dorst is a former attorney and addiction specialist who has worked since 2000 on the cutting edge of treatment for those suffering with alcohol- and drug-dependency. Greg currently serves as a Southern California Consultant for the Other Bar, a network of lawyers, law students and judges in recovery. Previously, he worked as the Chief Executive Officer for Social Science Services, Inc., a non-profit group of mental health and substance use disorder facilities located in the Inland Empire region. Greg has written articles for numerous publications and produced audio and video educational materials for Thomson West.

Registration fee: Registration for this MCLE is FREE through the generosity of the Estate of Joan Levine