Events and Classes

 

 

August 2024

• Diving into Details: How to Win Your Case Through Fact Discovery – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program, Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
• Managing Student Loan Debt – free 1-hour virtual program, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 12:00pm – 1:00pm. No MCLE credit.
• Ask a Lawyer Debt and Bankruptcy Monthly Clinic — free monthly clinic to consult with an attorney one-on-one over Zoom or in-person. 12:00pm- 2:00pm every fourth Friday. Advance registration required. Friday, August 23, 2024. 

July 2024

• Navigating the Startup Ecosystem: A Comprehensive Guide to Launching and Growing Your Business – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
• Ask a Lawyer Debt and Bankruptcy Monthly Clinic — free monthly clinic to consult with an attorney one-on-one over Zoom or in-person. 12:00pm- 2:00pm every fourth Friday. Advance registration required. Next clinic date: Friday, July 26, 2024. 
• Medicare Updates and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

June 2024

• Understanding Your Fiduciary Responsibilities under ERISA — free 1-hour virtual MCLE program, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
• POSTPONED — new date to be determined — Unlocking Transparency: Everyone’s Right to Public Records under the CPRA – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program, Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
• Ask a Lawyer Debt and Bankruptcy Monthly Clinic — free monthly clinic to consult with an attorney one-on-one over Zoom or in-person. 12:00pm- 2:00pm every fourth Friday. Advance registration required. Next clinic date: Friday, June 28, 2024. 

May 2024

• The Nuts and Bolts of Will Contests — free 1-hour virtual MCLE program, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

April 2024

• Labor and Employment Research on Bloomberg Law — free 1-hour virtual MCLE program, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
• Habitability 101 — free 1-hour virtual workshop, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 12:00pm – 1:00pm 
• Ask a Lawyer Debt and Bankruptcy Monthly Clinic — free monthly clinic to consult with an attorney one-on-one over Zoom or in-person. 12:00pm- 2:00pm every fourth Friday. Advance registration required. Next clinic date: Friday, April 26, 2024. 

March 2024

• Legal Protections for Workers with Disabilities — free 1-hour virtual MCLE program, Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 12:00pm – 1:00pm 
• Ask a Lawyer Title Clearing Clinic — Are you struggling to prove ownership of your home? Did you inherit your home with little to no paperwork? Get help clearing your title. Free clinic to consult with an attorney one-on-one over Zoom or in-person. Thursday, March 14, 2024, 10:30am – 12:00pm 
• Ask a Lawyer Debt and Bankruptcy Monthly Clinic — free monthly clinic to consult with an attorney one-on-one over Zoom or in-person. 12:00pm- 2:00pm every fourth Friday. Advance registration required. Friday, March 22, 2024. 

February 2024

• Learn about Consumer Protections Under the No Surprises Act — free 1-hour virtual MCLE program, Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
• Ask a Lawyer Debt and Bankruptcy Monthly Clinic — free monthly clinic to consult with an attorney one-on-one over Zoom or in-person. 12:00pm- 2:00pm every fourth Friday. Advance registration required. Next clinic date Friday, February 23, 2024. 
• The Probate Process — free 1-hour virtual presentation (non-MCLE), Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 12:00pm – 1:00pm  

January 2024

• Ask a Lawyer Debt and Bankruptcy Monthly Clinic — free monthly clinic to consult with an attorney one-on-one over Zoom or in-person. 12:00pm- 2:00pm every fourth Friday. Advance registration required. Next clinic date: Friday, January 26, 2024  (the clinic hours will be 9:30am – 11:30am on the January 26th clinic date).
• LexisNexis — Online Legal Research and Resources, California Focus, Part 1 — free 1-hour virtual MCLE program, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

December 2023

• Calendaring in State Court — Steps and Traps for the Unwary — free 1-hour virtual MCLE program, Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

November 2023

• Professional Responsibility and Research Obligations for California Legal Teams  – free 1-hour virtual ethics credit MCLE program, Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

October 2023

• Estate Planning 101 – free 1-hour MCLE program, attend remotely or in-person, Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

September 2023

• Basic Changes in Ownership Exclusions between Parent and Child Property Changes – free 1.5-hour virtual MCLE program Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
• Homeownership Preservation – free 1-hour in-person and virtual MCLE program Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

August 2023

• How the Eviction Process Works: A Guide for Tenants and their Advocates – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Thursday, August 31, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

July 2023

• Digging for Treasure: Company Research Strategies for Attorneys – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Wednesday, July 19, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

June 2023

• Docket Research & Effective Litigation Management – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Thursday, June 15, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

May 2023

• A History of the Alameda County Superior Court – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 12:15pm – 1:15pm
• Status of Eviction Moratoria in California and Alameda County (May 2023 update) – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Thursday, May 25, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

April 2023

• Property Line Disputes (But With Relational Priority) – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

March 2023

• California Wage & Hour 101 – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
• Fundamentals of Litigation Legal Research on Bloomberg Law – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

February 2023

• Asset Protection Planning – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

January 2023

• What You Need to Know About Conservatorship Law – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

December 2022

• Breached! An Inside Look At Cybersecurity For Law Firms – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

November 2022

• RESCHEDULED from October 19 to November 2 — Status of Eviction Moratoria in California and Alameda County (SOLD OUT/FULL) – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
• Setting Up for Success: Laying the Groundwork for Resolution in Mediation – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

October 2022

• Eliminating Bias in the Legal Profession – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Thursday, October 27, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

September 2022

• Legislative History Basics – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Thursday, September 29, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

August 2022

• Updates to Health Benefits Coverage under Federal Law – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
  
• Introduction To State Legislative Lobbying – free 1.5-hour virtual MCLE program Tuesday, August 23, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:30pm

July 2022

• Structure of the U.S. Government and Regulatory Compliance – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Wednesday, July 13, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
• Trellis 101: Boosting Your CA State Court Win Rates with Legal Analytics – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Wednesday, July 27, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

June 2022

• Protect Yourself from Fraud – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
• Elder Abuse Prevention, Detection, and Correction – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

May 2022

• A History of the Alameda County Superior Court – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm.
• Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession: Prevention, Detection, Treatment – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm. 1 hour Competence Issues MCLE credit. 

 

April 2022

• Seniors’ Guide to Public Benefits  – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Thursday, April 14, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm. 
• Business Law Basics — Legal Considerations for Newly Forming Businesses – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm. 

March 2022

• Introduction to Lexis Digital Library – free 1-hour virtual program Wednesday, March 9, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm (non-MCLE). 
• Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Tuesday, March 15, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm. 

February 2022

• Health Benefits Coverage Under Federal Law  –  free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm 
• Statutes and Legislative History – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm. 
• California History’s Two Bars – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Wednesday, February 16, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm. 1 hour participatory MCLE Credit in Elimination of Bias.

January 2022

• Legal Evolution: Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in the Law  –  free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Tuesday, January 18, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm 
• Tenants’ Rights, Eviction Moratorium, and COVID-19 Rental Assistance –  free 1-hour virtual program Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm (non-MCLE)
• Estate Planning 101 – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Wednesday, January 26, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

December 2021

• Diving Deeper into Legal Research Potential: Advance Online Legal Research Concepts – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Tuesday, December 7, 2021, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
• Advanced Legal Research on Westlaw – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Wednesday, December 15, 2021, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

November 2021

• Spotlight on Professional Responsibility & Use of Technology: What Every Lawyer Needs To Know – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
• Litigation Research with Westlaw – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
• Tenant Rights 101: Basic Tenant Rights, Fair Housing, and What to Know About the Rental Process and Credit Reporting – free 1.5 hour virtual MCLE program Tuesday, November 16, 2021, 12:00pm – 1:30pm

 

October 2021

• Restraining Orders and Virtual Court 101  – free virtual workshop Wednesday, October 27, 2021, 12:00pm – 1:00pm (no MCLE credit)
• Navigating the New Town Square: Cultivating Competency in Basic Online Legal Research – free 1-hour virtual MCLE program Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 12:00pm – 1:00pm