ADR Services, Inc., is a California State Bar certified MCLE provider that offers legal education programs to our clients throughout California at no charge.
8 hours of Participatory MCLE Credit
Description: (January 23, 2024)
Catch up on credits, while looking to the future. Join ADR Services, Inc. for Part II of our 4th Annual Complimentary MCLE Day event! This event will feature a full day of MCLE programming covering all of the hard to get “special” credits – four (4) hours of Legal Ethics, one (1) hour of Competence, one (1) hour of general Elimination of Bias, and one (1) hour of Elimination of Bias with Emphasis on Implicit Bias. As a bonus, we will also feature a one (1) hour general credit session featuring a conversation between Former California Supreme Court Chief Justice Hon. Tani Cantil-Sakauye (Ret.), and California Supreme Court Justice Hon. Ming Chin (Ret.). Attend one session, or all!
Speakers:
This program will focus on practical legal ethics advice designed to empower attorneys with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the ever-changing legal landscape while upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct in their practice. Speakers will delve into new reporting requirements, both mandatory reporting and financial reporting to give attendees a comprehensive understanding of their newest obligations. Speakers will also explore the transformative impact of generative AI on the legal profession. Understand the ethical considerations associated with the use of AI tools in legal practice, and learn how to harness these technologies responsibly while preserving the core principles of legal ethics. Finally, panelists will discuss the importance of the notion of appearance of conflict, disclosure, recusal and disqualification and the responsibilities of attorneys and judges alike to maintain public confidence in the bar and the judiciary.
Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of diversity within the court, acknowledging the progress made while looking toward a more inclusive future. Our panel, featuring two retired judges, will unravel the journey aspiring judges undertake, shedding light on the paths to the court and navigating potential biases that diverse candidates may encounter. The panelists will go beyond the courtroom and discuss the profound impact and implications of a diverse and inclusive bench has on litigants, practitioners, and even prospective mediators.
Former CA Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye and CA Supreme Court Associate Justice Ming Chin discuss and comment on recent decisions and legislation affecting the Alternative Dispute Resolution Landscape. This conversation, moderated by Hon. James Lambden (Ret.) will cover a broad spectrum of topics, including the use of generative AI in the practice of law, the national conversation surrounding artificial intelligence and California’s position in legislative discussions, technology in the judicial system, and other pressing issues in the pipeline that may impact the ADR industry.
Rule of Professional Conduct 1.1 clarified the duty of competence to include keeping abreast of technology in the practice of law as of March 2021. How does the rise of generative artificial intelligence interact with an attorney’s ethical obligations, and what considerations must we keep in mind as AI becomes more and more integrated both into the legal industry and the world around us? Speakers will introduce different strengths and pitfalls to consider, while offering valuable insights on how these new technologies will interact with the field of alternative dispute resolution moving forward.
What does competence, and incompetence, look like in the legal profession, and how can you recognize these issues in yourself or in a colleague? This program will focus on practical advice to identify signs of substance abuse, impairment and stress in the legal profession. A mental impairment alone does not raise ethical issues, however it also does not excuse failure to comply with State Bar rules. With the understanding of the obligation to meet State Bar requirements, in the identification and consideration of competence issues what you don’t know can hurt you!
The implicit bias legal education requirement is relatively new for attorneys, but Judges have been required to undergo such training for some time. Drawing on this training and real-world experiences, speakers in this program will describe practical experiences with implicit bias in the legal system. Such applications include jury selection, harassment and discrimination cases, and assumptions made during negotiation. Learn how, and why it is beneficial to you as an attorney to overcome implicit biases and be a better lawyer and a more effective advocate for your clients.
MCLE:
Each day will offer 8 hours of Participatory MCLE Credit:
Location:
Zoom Webinar
