CLE Program

Join us for an engaging and informative MCLE Program on Settlement Strategies, led by two of Alameda County’s esteemed former settlement judges, Hon. Paul Herbert (ret.) and Hon. Evelio Grillo (ret.) This program is designed to equip attorneys with advanced skills and knowledge to enhance their settlement techniques and successfully navigate the complexities of mediation.

Join this legendary panel of practitioners and moderator and mediator Stacie Hausner as they discuss what to do when things go wrong!

Join us for this engaging panel discussion focused on enhancing your family law practice through advanced mediation and settlement techniques. This program is designed for family law attorneys seeking to optimize their strategies and make the most effective use of their time with neutrals. Led by moderator Alice Cheng of Candelaria LLP, our experienced panelists David Fink, Hon. Leslie Landau, and Hon. Anita Santos will discuss mediation, private judging, and how to make the most of each. From choosing the right type of session, to effectively using experts, our speakers will provide insight into their unique settlement styles. Make sure to stay till the end where they will also discuss trends in family law, and give insight into some of the most challenging cases they’ve settled.

Set the stage for a successful mediation in trust & estate disputes. In this program our speakers, seasoned mediators themselves, will discuss key elements to prepare your client, yourself, and your mediator for a successful session that will result in a binding agreement. This program is part 1 of a 2 part series on mediation of trust & estate disputes.

What does the day of mediation look like in a trust & estate dispute? How do you negotiate with challenging opposing counsel, or bridge impasse? How do you overcome a stalemate late in the day and ensure that a resolution is reached? Tune in to this program to hear from experienced and effective mediators who navigate these exact situations regularly and learn how to resolve probate, trust & estate disputes through mediation. This program is part 2 of a 2 part series on mediation of trust & estate disputes.

Join us for this webinar on the intricacies of PMK (Person Most Knowledgeable) depositions, a critical aspect of legal proceedings involving corporate entities. We will hear from three key perspectives. From plaintiff’s perspective, we will see strategies and considerations for noticing a PMK deposition, particularly focusing on the challenges and opportunities when deposing a defendant entity. From the defense perspective, hear insights into the process of designating the appropriate PMK, gathering pertinent documents as outlined in the deposition notice, and effectively defending these depositions to protect the interests of the entity client. And finally, you will also get the trial judge’s perspective. Our three speakers will provide well-rounded discussion of the law of PMK depositions (statutory and case law), strategy in taking and defending, optimal use of depositions at trial, etc.

This webinar promises to provide valuable knowledge and practical tips for both plaintiff and defense attorneys. Whether you are new to PMK depositions or looking to refine your approach, this session will offer the guidance you need to excel in your legal practice.