05/20/2026 - Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Housing 101
Learn the basics of complying with California’s dynamic housing laws. What types of housing are by right? When does California’s Environmental Quality Act apply? Learn about remedies when a city or county does not follow applicable laws?.
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01/28/26 - Answering Your Questions About New Rule 8.3 “Reporting Professional Misconduct”
Guidance on the Rule of Professional Conduct 8.3 jumps off the page! Join panelists from the State Bar of California and other professionals as they answer your questions, as submitted via survey, on real world “Reporting Professional Misconduct” issues?.
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02/18/2026 - CEQA 101 for the Solo and Small Firm Lawyer
Learn the basics of complying with California’s Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): When does CEQA apply? What does CEQA require? What levels of study are available to comply with CEQA? The importance of the administrative record? An introduction to CEQA litigation. This is an introductory course.
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01/27/2026 - Avoiding Landmines in International Arbitration Clauses: Intermediate/Advanced Class
This is the first in a ten-part series on intermediate and advanced drafting of contract provisions. What risks arise from “standard” arbitration clauses in international commercial agreements and how can the provisions be improved? The panel will critique these provisions and explain their consequences and then discuss various versions for best practices.
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02/04/2026 - ADR Legislative and Case-Law Update
The speakers will provide synopses of significant ADR cases decided and legislation introduced during 2025.
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01/29/2026 - Bringing California's Financial Code into the 21st Century
WHO should attend: All lawyers with an interest in shaping California’s laws
WHY should you attend: You won’t get these insights anywhere else
WHAT will you learn: Law, policy, technology, and politic
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02/18/2026 - Why Lawyers Should be A-Holes: An Ethical Defense of Zealous Advocacy
In this frank discussion, Stuart Teicher, Esq., the CLE Performer, talks about the history of the concept of zealous advocacy, explains the rules that form the boundary of proper lawyer behavior, and dismantles the myth that diluting aggressive representation is progress.
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03/18/2026 - 10 Ways to Stay Out of Ethical Trouble
In this practical seminar, Stuart Teicher, Esq., teaches you how to stay clear of disciplinary complaints and build a resilient career.
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03/06/2026 - A Peek Behind the AAA Curtain: What Arbitrators and Parties Should Know
Go behind the AAA curtain with a former arbitrator turned AAA Vice President. Learn what sets exceptional arbitrators apart (and how to select them) and how understanding AAA procedures can enhance effectiveness for both neutrals and parties.
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05/19/2026 - What my broken nose, Spider-Man, and the Russian invasion teach about conflicts
You’ve got to see it to believe it. Join Stuart as he explains how:
- Rule 1.10 is best explained by the time he broke his nose during a pickup basketball game
- a hypothetical case about Spider-Man teaches “direct adversity”
- Stuart’s crush on a particular entertainer explains Rule 1.7
- the Russian Invasion of the Ukraine poses explains the rule on withdrawing
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04/15/2026 - Jersey-Style Communication: Straight Talk on Advocacy and Ethics
Professional legal educator Stuart Teicher, Esq. (known as The CLE Performer) draws on his Jersey roots to show how direct, no-nonsense communication can actually strengthen your advocacy without crossing ethical lines.
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06/18/2026 - Heartbreak and Bar Complaints: Country Music's Guide to Legal Ethics
This program transforms dry ethics rules into relatable lessons using the storytelling power of country music, helping you remember key principles when real ethical dilemmas hit your practice like a freight train.
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07/21/2026 - College Mascots and Legal Ethics: Lessons from the Sidelines
College mascots represent their schools with pride, loyalty, and unwavering standards - qualities every attorney should embody. Professional legal educator Stuart Teicher, Esq. (known as The CLE Performer) reveals how these iconic figures demonstrate core principles of legal ethics.
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08/11/2026 - Lyrical Lessons from Taylor Swift: An Ethics Program
Taylor Swift’s songs aren’t just artistic masterpieces, they are ethics masterpieces too! Join the CLE Performer Stuart Teicher as he reviews select lyrics from Taylor’s songs and shows how they illustrate lessons from the Rules of Professional Conduct.
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09/16/2026 - Working in a Pressure Cooker: How to make high-pressure decisions, the ethical way.
Professional legal educator Stuart Teicher, Esq. (known as The CLE Performer) serves up a practical, step-by-step tutorial for navigating complex ethical decisions when your client's freedom, fortune, or future hangs in the balance.
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10/21/2026 - Stoic Lessons for Ethical Success
Professional legal educator, Stuart Teicher, Esq. (known as The CLE Performer) demonstrates how Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca's teachings translate into practical tools for navigating conflicts of interest, client communication, and maintaining competence.
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Learning the California Rules of Professional Conduct is the best way to stay off the State Bar’s Radar!
Attend this engaging webinar by Ashod Mooradian, a former Senior State Bar prosecutor and leading expert in California legal ethics, to learn how to stay compliant and ethically confident in your practice.
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11/11/2026 - Yes, Chef! Culinary Excellence Meets Legal Ethics
This program explores what lawyers can learn from celebrity chefs about preparation, quality control, and professional standards. Professional legal educator, Stuart Teicher, Esq. (known as The CLE Performer) draws parallels between kitchen excellence and legal practice.
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02/11/2026 - From Bud to Battle: Cannabis Issues in Family Court, Part 1
This program will focus on cannabis-related business ownership in divorce and how they raise unique valuation, structure, tax, and income considerations. This CLE guides family lawyers in handling cannabis assets, financial tracing, support calculations, and settlement drafting.
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12/14/2026 - Houston, We Have a Problem: NASA Disasters and Legal Ethics
NASA's greatest tragedies share a common thread: smart people ignored warnings under pressure. The Apollo 1 fire killed three astronauts after known safety issues were dismissed to meet deadlines. Challenger exploded when engineers' O-ring warnings were overruled by "go fever." Each disaster offers stark lessons for lawyers facing identical pressures—client demands, court deadlines, firm culture pushing you to cut corners or ignore red flags. Professional legal educator, Stuart Teicher, Esq. (known as The CLE Performer) examines how these tragedies illuminate the path from small ethical compromises to catastrophic failures, and provides tools to prevent disasters in your own practice.
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02/24/2026 - Discovery in Arbitration
This webinar will provide attorneys with a practical overview of discovery in arbitration cases. The speakers will explain the discovery tools commonly available under arbitration rules, how to use them effectively, and the pitfalls to avoid. Attendees will learn how to identify and apply appropriate discovery tools, avoid common mistakes, and confidently navigate arbitration discovery.
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Ethical Lawyering in the Age of AI: Emerging Risks, Responsibilities, and Real-World Practice
Attendees will gain practical guidance from Judge Simbulan Beach and Professor Han on integrating AI responsibly into legal practice while complying with the California Rules of Professional Conduct and evolving professional standards.
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01/28/2026 - Important New CA Real Property Cases Published in 2025
This program will be a discussion of important new real property cases published by California Courts in 2025.
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Best Practices for Avoiding Ethical Dilemmas in 2026
Attorneys Randy Pollak and Jody Kaufman will address common legal issues that arise in the workers’ compensation context, involving client interactions, Ex Parte communications, proceedings before the WCAB, and inappropriate courtroom behavior.
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AI for Attorneys: Practical Intelligence for Legal Practice
Your clients are already using AI to research legal questions before they call you. Most attorneys responding to this shift follow vendor marketing rather than evidence. This session demystifies AI. You will discover why treating it like a human leads to mistakes, how it functions, and how to apply that knowledge for better results.
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02/17/2026 - What do US practitioners need to know about IP rights in Russia and Ukraine
This program will provide an overview of the current situation of intellectual property rights protection in Russia and Ukraine. Our speaker will share the basic terms of the current IP framework, focusing on what businesses need to know to protect and enforce their rights in today’s Russian and Ukrainian market.
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Avoiding Bias
We will discuss regulations and case law rejecting QME opinions based on risk factors related solely to the injured worker’s race or gender as well as strategies to mitigate bias in QME reporting.
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Implicit Bias In The Legal Profession
This seminar will provide lessons in creating a legal community that embraces differences, and fosters diversity and empathy.
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02/25/2026 - Managing Identity After Death: Ethical Obligations at the Junction of Right of Publicity & Estate Planning
When names, voices, and likenesses outlive their owners, lawyers must decide who controls identity, consent, and dignity. This program will discuss the ethical issues inherent in California right of publicity matters for individuals after death.
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02/04/2026 - Oral Argument 101: The Fundamentals of Arguing in Appellate Courts
Participants will learn how to structure persuasive arguments, respond to judicial questioning, and maintain credibility under pressure.
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Pain and Litigation: A Recipe for Addiction. What is the antidote? - Part 1
This seminar will help attorneys identify the risks and warning signs of addiction in both themselves and injured workers, and identify resources for both prevention and healing.
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05/26/2026 - An Introduction to Affordable Housing
Affordable housing is in the news! The lack of housing, the price of housing, and the increase in persons who are homeless all flow from the lack of affordable housing. All real estate attorneys should know something about affordable housing.
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Civility in the Practice of Law
This webinar will use examples from case law and the presenters’ own combined experience over the course of five decades as lawyers to explore key concepts as to professional conduct, communication, courtroom etiquette, and the elimination of bias and incivility in the practice of law.
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02/10/2026 - CA Mobile Home Residency Law: Termination of Tenancy in Mobile Home Parks
Add a new niche area to your practice and learn about the Mobile Home Residency Law and termination of tenancies in mobile home parks.
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03/23/2026 - Anatomy of a Contract: Independent Contractor Agreements in Infrastructure Projects
Attendants will acquire solid general knowledge on the essential contract terms and guidelines for negotiations.
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Pain and Litigation: A Recipe for Addiction. What is the antidote? - Part 2
This seminar will help attorneys identify the risks and warning signs of addiction in both themselves and injured workers, and identify resources for both prevention and healing.
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02/12/2026 - 2025: The Year in Trust and Estate Litigation
The panel will cover new case law from the past year, as well as new or amended laws that may impact trust and estate litigators, and more.
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02/25/2026 - Where Mental Illness and Estate Planning Collide – How to Counsel Clients with Dementia and Other Mental Illnesses
Estate planning professionals increasingly serve clients facing mental illness or diminished capacity. This presentation by Elijah Keyes explores how to identify capacity levels, manage undue influence risks, and meet ethical duties while preserving client autonomy. Attendees will gain practical strategies for assessing capacity under California law, communicating effectively with impaired clients, and documenting decisions to protect both client and attorney.
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