CLE Program

ADR Services, Inc., is a California State Bar certified MCLE provider that offers legal education programs to our clients throughout California at no charge.

Total: 12.5 Hours Participatory Credit including all “special” credits

ADR: No Longer Alternative
ADR Services, Inc.'s 5th Annual MCLE Day Event

Join us for two full days of engaging MCLE Programming! Featuring ADR Services, Inc. speakers, this event will cover all of those hard to get credits, as you learn from our panelists as they bring their perspectives as practitioners, jurists, and neutrals to the theme of ADR: No Longer Alternative. Register for the event, and you will be able to build a custom agenda to attend as many courses as you need!

Full Conference: up to 12 Hours of MCLE Credit Including One Hour of Ethics

When Two Heads Aren’t Necessarily Better than One: Negotiating with and Representing Property Owners with Multiple Decision-Makers
Presented at the 27th Annual California Eminent Domain Conference

Creative Collaboration in the Face of Unique Challenges. California Law, California Policy, and California Speakers—all in a new location! Network with attorneys, appraisers, agency representatives, right of way professionals, and others from around the state, while you hear all points of view on the most important and timely condemnation issues.

1.25 MCLE Hours; .5 Legal Ethics, .5 Recognition and Elimination of Bias

Ethics & Bias at the 2025 New Employment Practitioner Conference
Presented by the California Lawyers Association

Join us for an enlightening panel discussion where experienced attorneys from both sides, along with a neutral expert, offer a comprehensive primer on the intricate ethics and bias issues facing employment law practitioners today. This engaging session aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate these challenges with confidence.

Key Takeaways:

  • Review the essential professional guidelines designed to eliminate bias, promoting fairness and equality in our practice.
  • Refresh Ethical Principles: Reinforce your understanding of key ethical rules through real-world examples and practical illustrations.

1 Hour General Credit

Breaking Through Pretrial Logjams: The Power of Referees
ADR Services, Inc. Complimentary In-House Program

Unlock the strategic benefits of using discovery referees to streamline civil litigation. In this program, retired judges Hon. James Lambden and Hon. Victoria Wood guide attorneys through the flexible authority of referees, breaking down obstacles like discovery disputes, stonewalling, and misbehaving counsel. Explore how referees can expedite pre-trial procedures, save costs, and manage complex motions. Learn practical tools, from appointing a referee to sharing real-world examples and forms, and gain a clear path to faster, more efficient discovery practices.

1 Hour General Credit

Unconventional Evidence in Domestic Violence Cases
ADR Services, Inc. Complimentary In-House Program

In your DVRO cases, are you ready to deal with (a) unconsented-to recordings and (b) children's testimony obtained in chambers? Don’t get caught flat-footed! This unconventional DVRO evidence can be critical to outcome and you need to be ready. In this webinar, our panel will explore the law, the ethics and the practicalities of getting this evidence in or keeping this evidence out.

 

Our panel consists of sitting Los Angeles County Judge  Lawrence Riff, family law practitioner Michael Hanasab, and mediator and Temporary Judge Hon. Susan Lopez Giss (ret.). These panelists return from their earlier, well-received ADRS presentation on Family Code section 6309 DVRO discovery.

1 Hour Implicit Bias Credit

Implicit Bias: Turning Awareness into Action
Presented by the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel

This program explores implicit bias in the legal profession and its impact on decision-making, advocacy, and access to justice. Participants will delve into the origins and types of bias, including affinity bias and unconscious categorization. Through self-awareness exercises and actionable strategies, attendees will learn how to identify and reduce unintended biases in their professional roles. The course emphasizes understanding bias as a natural but manageable aspect of human behavior and provides tools to enhance fairness and integrity in the legal system. Topics include the implications of bias in rulings, client relations, and professional ethics, with insights from the California jury instructions and judicial best practices. 

1 Hour General CLE Credit

Crafting Effective Mediation Briefs: Strategies for a Successful Mediation
Presented by the Beverly Hills Bar Association

An impactful mediation brief can set the stage for a successful resolution. This CLE webinar explores the essential elements of writing mediation briefs, including tailoring your brief to your audience, understanding the mediation privilege, and deciding between confidential and shared briefs. Our panelists will delve into the interplay between pre-mediation calls and briefs, emphasize key issues for various types of mediations, and provide practical guidance on preparing attachments and addressing disputed facts effectively.

1 Hour Wellness Competence Credit

Wellness, Resilience, and Authenticity
Presented by the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel

This program addresses the critical importance of wellness in the legal profession, exploring data on attorney burnout, the toll of incivility, and the ethical and professional risks tied to neglecting health and well-being. Beginning with a guided breathing exercise, participants will learn about resilience through the lens of five key pillars—physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and mental health—while gaining practical tools to manage stress and maintain balance. The session aims to equip attorneys with simple yet effective techniques for enhancing focus and reducing stress.