MCLE Videos: Cram Day 2020

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.

ON DEMAND: MCLE Videos: Cram Day 2025

Cram Day On Demand!

 

All pre-recorded videos are available to view NOW until March 31, 2025.

Earn 6 out of 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 A-G must report their MCLE credits to the State Bar before March 30, 2025. Watch current & original video presentations on your own time, addressing all six out of seven mandatory subject areas: 

Legal Ethics, Implicit Bias, Competence (Prevention-Detection and Wellness), Technology, and Civility 

Special note: Due to Los Angeles County fire emergencies, the Elimination of Bias class was cancelled and is not available for viewing in the 2025 On-Demand series.

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: $80 for all six classes on-demand.

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Generative AI or Rules-Based Document Automation: Which Is Right for Your Law Firm?

Learn how artificial intelligence is changing document automation within legal services, and consider which applications may be best for your law practice.

Presented by: Brittany Hernandez, Lawyer & Head of Legal Innovation, Gavel

Earn 1.0 hour California participatory MCLE credit in subtopic of Technology

 

 


Ethical Issues Working with Pro Bono Clients

Training and expert discussion on the unique ethical considerations that may be associated with pro bono work.

Presented by: Toby Rothschild, Of Counsel to OneJustice and retired general counsel of the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA)

Earn 1.0 hour California participatory MCLE credit in subtopic of Legal Ethics

 

 


Competency: Reaching Out When Times Get Tough

Learn how to recognize and address substance use disorders among legal professionals, considering risk factors and interventions

Presented by: Greg Dorst, JD, CADC II, Consultant, The Other Bar

Earn 1.0 hour California participatory MCLE credit in subtopic of Competence: Prevention & Detection

 

 


Elimination of Bias

Implicit bias has significant impacts on institutional practices and structures, including our legal system. Learn about different kinds of implicit bias and specific strategies to address them.

Presented by: Jora Trang, Chief of Staff and Equity, Worksafe

Earn 1.0 hour California participatory MCLE credit in subtopic of Implicit Bias/Bias-Reducing Strategies

 

 


How to Cope with Vicarious Trauma

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

Presented by: Dominique Quevedo, Managing Attorney, Long Beach Office and Immigration Access Workgroup, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

Earn 1.0 hour California participatory MCLE credit in subtopic of Competence: Wellness

 

 


Can’t We All Just Get Along? Civility in the Practice of Law

This program addresses civility in the practice of law from the judicial perspective, considering why civility is important in legal advocacy and what judges expect in the courtroom.

Presented by: Judge Mark A. Juhas and Judge Robert B. Broadbelt

Earn 1.0 hour California participatory MCLE credit in subtopic of Civility

 

 

 


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: $80 for all six 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.

MCLE Videos: Cram Day 2021

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.

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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.

ON DEMAND: MCLE Videos: Cram Day 2024

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.

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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.

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In California, many families struggle to care for adults who are not able to care for themselves. For these families, a court-approved conservatorship may help. A conservatorship is an arrangement approved by a judge where a responsible person or organization is put in charge of assisting an adult with personal care or finances.

Due to public health concerns, Bet Tzedek is currently hosting services by remote assistance. For conservatorship assistance by email, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For assistance by phone, please contact (323) 549-5863 or (818) 949-8584. For more information about remote assistance from the Bet Tzedek Self-Help Conservatorship Clinic, click here.

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