Remember – FREE CLE for our members!
New ACBA programs and events are added daily! For more information about May CLE programs, or to register, please call 510-302-2201, visit www.acbanet.org/calendar. Lunch (or snacks for evening events) will be provided for most MCLE programs. Registration begins 30 minutes prior to program start time, and events are held at the ACBA office, at 1000 Broadway, Suite 480, in Oakland, unless stated otherwise. Please note: there is an extra $10 fee for day-of and walk-in registrations.
Learn more about the May CLE we offer and register here: www.acbanet.org/calendar/
May CLE and Events:
Barristers Game Night at the ACBA
Date/Time: May 3 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Sponsor: Barrister Section
Unleash your competitive side outside the courtroom at our game night hosted at the ACBA’s Downtown Oakland Office. We’ll bring the board games and snacks, you BYOB! Learn more
Malpractice and Ethics – What I Wish I Knew
Date/Time: May 4 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Sponsor: Barrister Section
Please join the ACBA Barristers Section for a program on common pitfalls, and how to avoid ethics violations geared towards newer attorneys. Learn more
Securities for New Attorneys: An Overview
Date/Time: May 10 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Sponsor: Business Section
Don Lancaster will discuss private offerings and the basic documents used to facilitate these transactions. This presentation will include, but will not be not limited to, Rule 506, investor questionnaire, subscription agreements, and private placement memorandums. Learn more
Trusts and Estates May Study Group
Date/Time: May 16 11:45AM – 1:15PM
Sponsor: Trusts & Estates Section
Members of the ACBA Trusts and Estates Section and EBTEL are invited to attend monthly meetings of the ACBA Trusts and Estates Study Group. The Study Group meets on the third Tuesday of each month. The study group is an opportunity for both new and experienced practitioners to ask practice questions, collaborate and learn.
Using Social Media Technology for Your Law Practice
Date/Time: May 17 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Sponsor: Real Estate Section
This presentation will be a hands on interactive demonstration on using Alexa for legal professionals. Presenter Jim Hildreth will share how Alexa can be used as a personal assistant in your practice for calendaring, reading, texting, and for fun, like listening to your favorite music. Alexa currently has over 10,000 skills and is growing monthly. This will be a fun hour that will show you haw to include state-of-the-art technology in your office or on the go! Learn more
Justice for All: Celebrating Pro Bono
Date/Time: May 18 6:30PM – 8:00PM
Sponsor: VLSC
We are excited to invite you to a night of socializing and celebrating the hard work of our volunteers at our biggest fundraiser of the year! We will honor our 2016 Volunteers of the Year, Pro Bono Leadership Award recipient, and Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Service recipients. This year we’re switching things up to a reception-style event to give you more time to socialize and focus on our volunteers. Don’t worry, we’re still hosting a silent auction with dozens items donated from local shops, restaurants, and a live auction! All proceeds benefit VLSC. This is also VLSC’s big fundraising event of the year, so please consider donating even if you are unable to attend. Thank you for your support! Learn more
Advanced Dissomaster Training
Date/Time: May 23 12:00PM – 1:30PM
Sponsor: Family Law Section
In this training, DissoMaster co-creator Art Grater will discuss advanced usage of the DissoMaster Suite. He will go over issues such as: Tax returns, Bonus income of various types, Phantom income, Cash distributions, and Depreciation. The program will include an in-depth discussion about these complicated DissoMaster scenarios and a Q&A session with the DissoMaster expert. Don’t miss out! Learn more
What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About CEQA and New Developments
Date/Time: May 23 5:30PM – 6:30PM
Sponsor: Environmental Section, Real Estate Section
This program will provide an overview of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). We will also discuss recent CEQA case law including several recent decisions by the California Supreme Court. This program should be considered introductory in nature, yet useful to any practitioner whose practice involves real estate and development projects. Learn more
How to Effectively Conduct or Defend Depositions in Employment Cases
Date/Time:May 24 12:00PM – 1:30PM
Sponsor: Labor & Employment Section, Trial Practice Section
This course will cover common issues and problems in taking and defending depositions. Attorneys from both the plaintiff and defense sides will share best practices, presenting examples by role-playing live depositions. Learn more
Timekeeping and Billing Best Practices
Date/Time: May 25 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Sponsor: Barrister Section
Proper timekeeping and billing practices are part science, part art, and part client and case management. There are profound ethical and financial implications for novice and veteran attorneys alike. This program will provide a useful overview of recognized best and worst billing practices, client-friendly billing recommendations, and cautionary instruction. Learn more
Settlement Strategies, Tactics and Mediation
Date/Time: May 25 5:30PM – 7:00PM
Sponsor: Barrister Section, Trial Practice Section
Have a case you’ve been having difficulties getting settled? Not sure about how to read the puzzling offer from the other side? Come hear from a panel of experienced mediators on what the best practices are for settlement negotiations. Learn about strategies and tactics that may help you resolve more cases! Learn more
Customizing the Mediation: Mediator’s Role as Process Architect
Date/Time: May 31 12:00PM – 1:30PM
Sponsor: ADR Section
Every mediator knows that there are a variety of paths parties can take to resolve their conflicts through mediation: pre-mediation calls, mediation statements, private caucuses, joint sessions, and post-mediation conversations. Few of us have given adequate consideration, however, to what factors should shape the specific process used in each particular mediation. Most mediators have a standardized way of proceeding, without regard to the specific substantive and inter-personal factors involved in the dispute. The discussion will also include how best to engage the parties and the attorneys in a thoughtful way to process design, including the ever-present concerns about timing, fees, and decision-making. Learn more
Learn more about the May CLE we offer and register here: www.acbanet.org/calendar/