Saturday, January 25, 2019:  9:30 am - 4:00 pm

6 PARTICIPATORY CREDITS IN ONE DAY
Elimination of Bias * Legal Ethics * Competence Issues

Do you need last minute participatory MCLE credits? California attorneys whose last names begin with the letters N-Z are required to report their MCLE credits to the State Bar by February 1, 2020. Join us for current video presentations covering the required credits for all three mandatory subject areas: Elimination of Bias, Legal Ethics and Competence Issues.

Registration fees: All for only $95 and includes: morning coffee, light snack and lunch

Topic includes:

Elimination of Bias Annual Update

Throughout the United States' history different groups have been marginalized and misunderstood, from the Irish to the Japanese to the Hmong. Looking at current often perceived "out groups," this program will explore how each of us can bridge current societal gaps. 

Earn 1.0 hour participatory Elimination of Bias MCLE credit.

Presented by:
Judge Erica R. Yew, Santa Clara County Superior Court
Judge Theodore M. Weathers, San Diego Superior Court

Legal Ethics Annual Update

Staying on top of developments in the law governing lawyers is an essential part of law practice. This annual three-hour program surveys the significant statutes, case law and ethics opinions in the past year, analyzes their impact on the practice of law, and provides practical solutions for avoiding malpractice and ethical pitfalls. 

Earn 3.0 hour participatory Legal Ethics MCLE credit.

Presented by: 
Mark L. Tuft, Cooper, White & Cooper LLP
Ellen R. Peck, Former Judge, State Bar Court

Fee-Sharing Fundamentals, Strategies, Trends

Sharing legal fees with lawyers in other firms and referral fee arrangements have many advantages as well as legal and ethical consequences. This one-hour program will cover the requirements for enforceable fee-sharing and referral agreements and the consequences of noncomplying agreements. 

Earn 1.0 hour participatory Legal Ethics MCLE credit.

Mark L Tuft, Cooper, White & Cooper LLP
Ellen R. Peck, Former Judge, State Bar Court

Competence Issues Annual Update

Attorneys as a group are more prone to substance abuse and addiction than individuals in any other profession, yet are less inclined to seek treatment. A practicing attorney and a registered nurse at a clinical addiction hospital will offer their personal and professional perspectives on these issues 

Earn 1.0 hour participatory Competence Issues MCLE credit.
Bruce S. Ross
Kimberly Knapp, B.S., R.N.

Cram Day On Demand!

All pre-recorded videos are available to view NOW until February 15, 2022.

Earn All 6 Mandatory MCLE Credits Before the Deadline

Elimination of Bias * Legal Ethics * Competence Issues

California attorneys whose last names begin with the letters A-G are required to report their MCLE credits to the State Bar by February 1, 2022. This year, watch current, original video presentations on your own time, covering the required credits for all three mandatory subject areas: Elimination of Bias, Legal Ethics and Competence Issues.

All classes certified for California participatory MCLE credit. After registration, you will be provided course materials, evaluation forms and your Certificate of Attendance via email. Register first, then watch each recording to the end and answer the questions provided in the popup to verify your attendance.

Registration fees: $75 for all six classes on-demand.

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CRAM DAY: Professional Responsibility & Technology: What Every Lawyer Needs to Know

Are you up to date on ethical obligations around the use of technology? Learn how to meet your professional responsibility obligations while advancing technology in your practice.

Earn 1.0 hour Legal Ethics MCLE Credit 

CRAM DAY: Ethical Implications of Artificial Intelligence in the Practice of Law

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology holds the potential to revolutionize the practice of law and help to close the access to justice gap for those who cannot afford traditional legal representation. However, the ethical implications of lawyers using AI are not always clear or straightforward. Learn how to navigate the ethics around an important part of the future of legal practice.

Earn 1.0 hour Legal Ethics MCLE Credit

CRAM DAY: How to Cope with Vicarious Trauma

Learn strategies for dealing with the emotional fallout of assisting traumatized clients, including self-care techniques.

Earn 1.0 hour Competence Issues MCLE credit

CRAM DAY: Ethically Setting Your Fee

Learn to negotiate, set and bill your fees ethically, and avoid the single most common problem that causes lawyers to be disciplined in connection with their fees and invoices.

Earn 1.0 hour Legal Ethics MCLE Credit

CRAM DAY: How to Avoid Trust Account Nightmares

A large proportion of State Bar disciplinary matters involve mishandling of client trust funds, with often dire consequences. This class will cover the surprisingly complex rules governing client trust account funds, and give you some best practices to avoid the nightmares you have heard about.

Earn 1.0 hour Legal Ethics MCLE Credit

CRAM DAY: Eliminating Bias in Technology and the Practice of Law

Bias remains an enormous problem in the legal industry and the justice system. Get the unique perspectives of seasoned intellectual property practitioners, as they discuss how bias persists – including how technology can perpetuate bias – and how you can help to root it out.

Earn 1.0 hour Elimination of Bias MCLE Credit

In addition to these Cram Day programs, registered borrowers can check out CD and DVD MCLE recordings for self-study credit. Please contact the Reference desk at (213) 785-2513 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn more and place items on hold.

Cram Day On Demand!

Earn All 6 Mandatory MCLE Credits Before the Deadline (February 1, 2021)

Elimination of Bias * Legal Ethics * Competence Issues

California attorneys whose last names begin with the letters A-G are required to report their MCLE credits to the State Bar by February 1, 2022. This year, watch current, original video presentations on your own time, covering the required credits for all three mandatory subject areas: Elimination of Bias, Legal Ethics and Competence Issues.

All classes certified for California participatory MCLE credit. After registration, you will be provided course materials, evaluation forms and your Certificate of Attendance via email. Register first, then watch each recording to the end and answer the questions provided in the popup to verify your attendance.

Registration fees: $75 for all six classes on-demand.

SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM TO REGISTER FOR MCLE CREDIT

CRAM DAY: Professional Responsibility & Technology: What Every Lawyer Needs to Know

Are you up to date on ethical obligations around the use of technology? Learn how to meet your professional responsibility obligations while advancing technology in your practice.

Earn 1.0 hour Legal Ethics MCLE Credit 

CRAM DAY: Ethical Implications of Artificial Intelligence in the Practice of Law

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology holds the potential to revolutionize the practice of law and help to close the access to justice gap for those who cannot afford traditional legal representation. However, the ethical implications of lawyers using AI are not always clear or straightforward. Learn how to navigate the ethics around an important part of the future of legal practice.

Earn 1.0 hour Legal Ethics MCLE Credit

CRAM DAY: How to Cope with Vicarious Trauma

Learn strategies for dealing with the emotional fallout of assisting traumatized clients, including self-care techniques.

Earn 1.0 hour Competence Issues MCLE credit

CRAM DAY: Ethically Setting Your Fee

Learn to negotiate, set and bill your fees ethically, and avoid the single most common problem that causes lawyers to be disciplined in connection with their fees and invoices.

Earn 1.0 hour Legal Ethics MCLE Credit

CRAM DAY: How to Avoid Trust Account Nightmares

A large proportion of State Bar disciplinary matters involve mishandling of client trust funds, with often dire consequences. This class will cover the surprisingly complex rules governing client trust account funds, and give you some best practices to avoid the nightmares you have heard about.

Earn 1.0 hour Legal Ethics MCLE Credit

CRAM DAY: Eliminating Bias in Technology and the Practice of Law

Bias remains an enormous problem in the legal industry and the justice system. Get the unique perspectives of seasoned intellectual property practitioners, as they discuss how bias persists – including how technology can perpetuate bias – and how you can help to root it out.

Earn 1.0 hour Elimination of Bias MCLE Credit

In addition to these Cram Day programs, registered borrowers can check out CD and DVD MCLE recordings for self-study credit. Please contact the Reference desk at (213) 785-2513 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn more and place items on hold.

Cram Day On Demand!

All pre-recorded videos are available to view NOW until February 15, 2024.

Earn All 7 Mandatory Specialty Credits Before the Deadline with LA Law Library PARTICIPATORY MCLE CREDIT

Elimination of Bias * Legal Ethics * Competence Issues

California attorneys whose last names begin with the letters H-M are required to report their MCLE credits to the State Bar by February 1, 2024. This year, watch current, original video presentations on your own time, covering the required credits for all three mandatory subject areas: Elimination of Bias (including the new Implicit Bias sub-category), Legal Ethics and Competence Issues.

All classes certified for California participatory MCLE credit. After registration, you will be provided course materials, evaluation forms and your Certificate of Attendance via email. Watch each recording to the end and answer the questions provided in the popup to verify your attendance.

Registration fees: $75 for all seven classes on-demand.

SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM TO REGISTER FOR MCLE CREDIT

How to Cope with Vicarious Trauma

Those who provide services to victims of crimes and others who suffer trauma can often experience trauma themselves as a result: vicarious trauma, as well as burnout.

Earn 1.0 hour Competence Issues

Ethical Issues Working with Pro Bono Clients

Lawyers with pro bono clients sometimes face difficult questions about defining who the client is, communication with the clients, clients with diminished capacity,  and many others.

Earn 1.0 hour Legal Ethics

Ethical Protesting for Legal Professionals

Panelists discuss the First Amendment rights and ethical obligations of licensed attorneys who participate in lawful protests and other civic gatherings.

Earn 1.0 hour Legal Ethics

Fundamentals for Special Needs Trusts

Providing for the long-term care of a permanently disabled person presents unique legal challenges.

Earn 1.0 hour Elimination of Bias

Hair and Dress Rules: How Far Can They Go?

Many schools, employers, and other organizations enforce rules regarding your personal appearance – rules which have often, historically and into the present, discriminated against Black people.

Earn 1.0 hour Elimination of Bias – Implicit Bias

Preparing for Life Changes: Practical and Ethical Considerations

For lawyers, preparing for retirement and other major life changes involves more than just a will or an advance directive.

Earn 1.0 hour Legal Ethics

Who's the Client? Ethical Issues in Medical/Legal.Community Partnerships

MLCP lawyers will discuss how to maintain client confidentiality and manage conflicts of interest, among other topics.

Earn 1.0 hour Legal Ethics

All classes certified for California participatory MCLE credit. After registration, you will be provided course materials, evaluation forms and your Certificate of Attendance via email. Watch each recording to the end and answer the questions provided in the popup to verify your attendance.

Registration fees: $75 for all seven classes
On-demand

In addition to these Cram Day programs, registered borrowers can check out CD and DVD MCLE recordings for self-study credit. Please contact the Reference desk at (213) 785-2513 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn more and place items on hold.