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Course Description:

This class is for all attorneys and includes common ethical problems for attorneys on social media. From disclosing too much information about your client to stalking the other side, there are good things and things of Satan when it comes to your social media use. This class will alert your antennae on using social media.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Kansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Missouri, 1.2 ethics credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 ethics credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 dual credit

Course Description:

Just like war, cross-examination is an art. And when one sees a beautiful cross examination, it is a treasured moment indeed! This class looks at the ten rules for beautiful, yet deadly, cross examinations, and then gives a practical step by step guide on how to do an effective cross examination. This class is for all attorneys.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 general credit
*Kansas, 1.0 general credit
*Missouri, 1.2 general credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 general credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 general credit

Course Description:

Up for nomination for the best impersonation of a real female lawyer, the candidates are Reese Witherspoon for her portrayal of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde ... and Justice Ruther Bader Ginsburg for her depiction of herself in On the Basis of Sex. Hollywood has gotten a lot right when it comes to stories about lawyers, and has missed the mark a time or two. This class will go over the best, and worst, when it comes to Hollywood’s depiction of the law. And in the process, we will review the Model Rules of Professional Responsibility.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Kansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Missouri, 1.2 ethics credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 ethics credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 dual credit

Course Description:

Have you heard you should never crack a joke in court? Or that you should always laugh at the court’s jokes? Throw the anecdotal evidence away. We have dissected every joke told at the Supreme Court over the last ten years, and have come up with a best practice approach to laughing in court based on actual evidence. This class will bring you closer to the Justices as you will hear how they use humor in their questions, give practical tips on how to handle funny matters in court and most importantly, show you why there is no better profession than law!

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 general credit
*Kansas, 1.0 general credit
*Missouri, 1.2 general credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 general credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 general credit

Course Description:

Hollywood might not be able to teach much when it comes to actual ethics, but it can teach legal ethics! This class covers the model rules in a way that is sticky. By using Hollywood storylines and real-life examples, the attorney will be able to remember these rules when it matters most - while practicing!

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Kansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Missouri, 2.0 ethics credits
*Pennsylvania, 2.0 ethics credits
*Tennessee, 2.0 dual credits

Course Description:

Your mother always told you – you can learn things the easy way ... or the hard way! This class allows you to learn legal ethics – the easy way. By reviewing the mistakes other lawyers have made, from advising clients to put a sign up in their yard announcing illegal activity was going on inside the house, to lawyers getting opposing counsel drunk just to score some points with the jury, this class hands out the Darwinian Awards. Charles Darwin had a theory that only the fittest survive. Well ... you can be among the fittest by adjusting your behavior to not match these lawyers.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Kansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Missouri, 1.2 ethics credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 ethics credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 dual credit

Course Description:

This class is for all attorneys, including constitutional attorneys, and focuses on the recent landmark cases coming from the Supreme Court, including the use race as a factor in college admissions, same sex marriage, the Affordable Care Act and the right to bear arms.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 2.0 general credits
*Kansas, 2.0 general credits
*Missouri, 2.4 general credits
*Pennsylvania, 2.0 general credits
*Tennessee, 2.0 general credits

Course Description:

After being explained the facts of a real case, the attorney will be presented with a deal. Should the attorney take the deal ... or take his or her chance at trial? We will cover inappropriate contact with jurors, fist fighting judges, lying attorneys, inappropriate romantic interludes with clients, substance abuse, and much more.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Kansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Missouri, 2.4 ethics credits
*Pennsylvania, 2.0 ethics credits
*Tennessee, 2.0 dual credit

Course Description:

This class looks at the law behind the headlines. Is spilling coffee the equivalent of winning the litigation lottery? Since the sitcom Seinfeld can be about nothing, does a lawsuit against Jerry Seinfeld must be about something? Several notable cases have made headlines recently, such as the McDonalds hot coffee case, Hobby Lobby’s fight against the Un-Affordable Care Tax, and Constanza v. Seinfeld. This class, for the general practitioner and any lawyer with a Facebook account, examines the law behind the laughs. Because who knows, maybe one day you too might spill a hot beverage and want to know your rights!

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 2.0 general credits
*Kansas, 2.0 general credits
*Missouri, 2.4 general credits
*Pennsylvania, 2.0 general credits
*Tennessee, 2.0 general credits

Course Description:

This class is for all attorneys and includes common ethical problems for attorneys on social media. From disclosing too much information about your client to stalking the other side, there are good things and things of Satan when it comes to your social media use. This class will alert your antennae on using social media.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Kansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Missouri, 1.2 ethics credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 ethics credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 dual credit

Course Description:

Clarence Darrow. William Jennings Bryant. WGN. This case was the first true trial of the century. The law would never be the same. A high school teacher was indicted for teaching evolution at the local high school in defiance of a state law. And the entire nation listened in as WGN broadcasted the proceedings. The trial climaxed when Clarence Darrow called the opposing lawyer to the stand, a three-time democratic nominee for president. This class will analyze how to litigate counter-cultural cases and review the lasting impact of the Scopes Trial today.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 general credit
*Kansas, 1.0 general credit
*Missouri, 1.2 general credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 general credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 general credit

Course Description:

It’s every litigator’s worst nightmare. Worse than appearing before a court sans-trousers. Being on the receiving end of a harsh rebuke from a judge does not end up on too many lawyer’s “Top 10 Fondest Memories” list. That being said, there is a lot to learn about oral argument from bench slaps. We look at some of the worst bench slaps, analyze why the slap occurred, and most importantly, how you can avoid it happening to you!

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 general credit
*Kansas, 1.0 general credit
*Missouri, 1.2 general credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 general credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 general credit

Course Description:

Hollywood might not be able to teach much when it comes to actual ethics, but it can teach legal ethics! This class covers the model rules in a way that is sticky. By using Hollywood storylines and real-life examples, the attorney will be able to remember these rules when it matters most - while practicing!

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Kansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Missouri, 2.0 ethics credits
*Pennsylvania, 2.0 ethics credits
*Tennessee, 2.0 dual credits

Course Description:

Your mother always told you – you can learn things the easy way ... or the hard way! This class allows you to learn legal ethics – the easy way. By reviewing the mistakes other lawyers have made, from advising clients to put a sign up in their yard announcing illegal activity was going on inside the house, to lawyers getting opposing counsel drunk just to score some points with the jury, this class hands out the Darwinian Awards. Charles Darwin had a theory that only the fittest survive. Well ... you can be among the fittest by adjusting your behavior to not match these lawyers.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Kansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Missouri, 1.2 ethics credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 ethics credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 dual credit

Course Description:

Lawyers, liars, and lunatics! This class focuses on why some people (lunatics) think that lawyers have a problem with lying. We go to the top of our profession – good ol’ Honest Abe – to see what he has to say about honesty in the legal profession. Do we have a problem with honesty? And if so, what can we do to fix it? In this class, we look at the various model rules requiring honest legal practices, such as 3.3, 4.1, 7.1 and 8.4, and then look at case examples where attorneys have been disciplined for dishonest activities. And of course, we end by vowing to not do likewise.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Kansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Missouri, 2.0 ethics credits
*Pennsylvania, 2.0 ethics credit
*Tennessee, 2.0 dual credits

Course Description:

Have you ever laughed in court? Tried to make a joke? Play off a judge’s joke? Humor in court can assist your case ... or it can kill your cause. This class looks to several courtroom jesters, some intentional, some not, and evaluates whether such humor helped the case, or hurt it. In addition, we will look at the best uses of humor in the practice of law. Don’t miss this Comedian of Law exclusive class!

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 general credit
*Kansas, 1.0 general credit
*Missouri, 1.2 general credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 general credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 general credit

Course Description:

This class is for all attorneys and includes common ethical problems for attorneys on social media. From disclosing too much information about your client to stalking the other side, there are good things and things of Satan when it comes to your social media use. This class will alert your antennae on using social media.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Kansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Missouri, 1.2 ethics credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 ethics credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 dual credit

Course Description:

Hollywood might not be able to teach much when it comes to actual ethics, but it can teach legal ethics! This class covers the model rules in a way that is sticky. By using Hollywood storylines and real-life examples, the attorney will be able to remember these rules when it matters most - while practicing!

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Kansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Missouri, 2.0 ethics credits
*Pennsylvania, 2.0 ethics credits
*Tennessee, 2.0 dual credits

Course Description:

A nation in its infancy faced the first true test of its laws. President Adams, as one of his last official duties, appointed William Marbury as a justice of the peace. Even though the Senate quickly confirmed the appointment, Adams failed to have the appointment delivered. The incoming president, Thomas Jefferson, no fan of John Adams, refused to have the appointment delivered. And so, Marbury sued the new Secretary of State James Madison, seeking a mandamus compelling him to deliver the appointment. A young nation’s laws hung in the balance. This class looks at the arguments that were made, the strategies, and the ramifications today of the holding in this landmark case.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 general credit
*Kansas, 1.0 general credit
*Missouri, 1.2 general credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 general credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 general credit

Course Description:

Your mother always told you – you can learn things the easy way ... or the hard way! This class allows you to learn legal ethics – the easy way. By reviewing the mistakes other lawyers have made, from advising clients to put a sign up in their yard announcing illegal activity was going on inside the house, to lawyers getting opposing counsel drunk just to score some points with the jury, this class hands out the Darwinian Awards. Charles Darwin had a theory that only the fittest survive. Well ... you can be among the fittest by adjusting your behavior to not match these lawyers.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Kansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Missouri, 1.2 ethics credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 ethics credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 dual credit

Course Description:

Just like war, cross-examination is an art. And when one sees a beautiful cross examination, it is a treasured moment indeed! This class looks at the ten rules for beautiful, yet deadly, cross examinations, and then gives a practical step by step guide on how to do an effective cross examination. This class is for all attorneys.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 general credit
*Kansas, 1.0 general credit
*Missouri, 1.2 general credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 general credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 general credit

Course Description:

Lawyers, liars, and lunatics! This class focuses on why some people (lunatics) think that lawyers have a problem with lying. We go to the top of our profession – good ol’ Honest Abe – to see what he has to say about honesty in the legal profession. Do we have a problem with honesty? And if so, what can we do to fix it? In this class, we look at the various model rules requiring honest legal practices, such as 3.3, 4.1, 7.1 and 8.4, and then look at case examples where attorneys have been disciplined for dishonest activities. And of course, we end by vowing to not do likewise.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Kansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Missouri, 2.0 ethics credits
*Pennsylvania, 2.0 ethics credit
*Tennessee, 2.0 dual credits

Course Description:

It used to be thought that you don’t know what you don’t know. Well, no more. This class explores what goes on under the hood of the brain, the back side of a person’s operating system. There are presumptions, assumptions and stereotypes that influence decisions. Sometimes, these presumptions are good. But sometimes, they can work to discriminate against people based on race and sex. This class examines how implicit bias works, and how it can impact clients.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Kansas, 1.0 general credit
*Missouri, 1.2 general credit

Course Description:

Up for nomination for the best impersonation of a real female lawyer, the candidates are Reese Witherspoon for her portrayal of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde ... and Justice Ruther Bader Ginsburg for her depiction of herself in On the Basis of Sex. Hollywood has gotten a lot right when it comes to stories about lawyers, and has missed the mark a time or two. This class will go over the best, and worst, when it comes to Hollywood’s depiction of the law. And in the process, we will review the Model Rules of Professional Responsibility.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Kansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Missouri, 1.2 ethics credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 ethics credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 dual credit

Course Description:

Have you heard you should never crack a joke in court? Or that you should always laugh at the court’s jokes? Throw the anecdotal evidence away. We have dissected every joke told at the Supreme Court over the last ten years, and have come up with a best practice approach to laughing in court based on actual evidence. This class will bring you closer to the Justices as you will hear how they use humor in their questions, give practical tips on how to handle funny matters in court and most importantly, show you why there is no better profession than law!

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 general credit
*Kansas, 1.0 general credit
*Missouri, 1.2 general credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 general credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 general credit

Course Description:

Hollywood might not be able to teach much when it comes to actual ethics, but it can teach legal ethics! This class covers the model rules in a way that is sticky. By using Hollywood storylines and real-life examples, the attorney will be able to remember these rules when it matters most - while practicing!

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Kansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Missouri, 2.0 ethics credits
*Pennsylvania, 2.0 ethics credits
*Tennessee, 2.0 dual credits

Course Description:

Your mother always told you – you can learn things the easy way ... or the hard way! This class allows you to learn legal ethics – the easy way. By reviewing the mistakes other lawyers have made, from advising clients to put a sign up in their yard announcing illegal activity was going on inside the house, to lawyers getting opposing counsel drunk just to score some points with the jury, this class hands out the Darwinian Awards. Charles Darwin had a theory that only the fittest survive. Well ... you can be among the fittest by adjusting your behavior to not match these lawyers.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Kansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Missouri, 1.2 ethics credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 ethics credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 dual credit

Course Description:

Lawyers, liars, and lunatics! This class focuses on why some people (lunatics) think that lawyers have a problem with lying. We go to the top of our profession – good ol’ Honest Abe – to see what he has to say about honesty in the legal profession. Do we have a problem with honesty? And if so, what can we do to fix it? In this class, we look at the various model rules requiring honest legal practices, such as 3.3, 4.1, 7.1 and 8.4, and then look at case examples where attorneys have been disciplined for dishonest activities. And of course, we end by vowing to not do likewise.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Kansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Missouri, 2.0 ethics credits
*Pennsylvania, 2.0 ethics credit
*Tennessee, 2.0 dual credits

Course Description:

Have you ever laughed in court? Tried to make a joke? Play off a judge’s joke? Humor in court can assist your case ... or it can kill your cause. This class looks to several courtroom jesters, some intentional, some not, and evaluates whether such humor helped the case, or hurt it. In addition, we will look at the best uses of humor in the practice of law. Don’t miss this Comedian of Law exclusive class!

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 general credit
*Kansas, 1.0 general credit
*Missouri, 1.2 general credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 general credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 general credit

Course Description:

Up for nomination for the best impersonation of a real female lawyer, the candidates are Reese Witherspoon for her portrayal of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde ... and Justice Ruther Bader Ginsburg for her depiction of herself in On the Basis of Sex. Hollywood has gotten a lot right when it comes to stories about lawyers, and has missed the mark a time or two. This class will go over the best, and worst, when it comes to Hollywood’s depiction of the law. And in the process, we will review the Model Rules of Professional Responsibility.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Kansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Missouri, 1.2 ethics credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 ethics credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 dual credit

Course Description:

Two wealthy students sought to commit the perfect crime. They kidnapped and murdered 14 year-old Bobby Franks in Chicago. Newspapers called it “the crime of the century.” The problem with the perfect nature of this crime is that Leopold dropped his glasses where the body was dumped. Arguing the case for the defendants was Clarence Darrow. This case transformed closing arguments. Darrow delivered a masterpiece that allowed his clients to avoid death row. This class will examine the mechanics of a masterful closing argument.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 general credit
*Kansas, 1.0 general credit
*Missouri, 1.2 general credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 general credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 general credit

Course Description:

After being explained the facts of a real case, the attorney will be presented with a deal. Should the attorney take the deal ... or take his or her chance at trial? We will cover inappropriate contact with jurors, fist fighting judges, lying attorneys, inappropriate romantic interludes with clients, substance abuse, and much more.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Kansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Missouri, 2.4 ethics credits
*Pennsylvania, 2.0 ethics credits
*Tennessee, 2.0 dual credit

Course Description:

This class looks at the law behind the headlines. Is spilling coffee the equivalent of winning the litigation lottery? Since the sitcom Seinfeld can be about nothing, does a lawsuit against Jerry Seinfeld must be about something? Several notable cases have made headlines recently, such as the McDonalds hot coffee case, Hobby Lobby’s fight against the Un-Affordable Care Tax, and Constanza v. Seinfeld. This class, for the general practitioner and any lawyer with a Facebook account, examines the law behind the laughs. Because who knows, maybe one day you too might spill a hot beverage and want to know your rights!

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 2.0 general credits
*Kansas, 2.0 general credits
*Missouri, 2.4 general credits
*Pennsylvania, 2.0 general credits
*Tennessee, 2.0 general credits

Course Description:

Your mother always told you – you can learn things the easy way ... or the hard way! This class allows you to learn legal ethics – the easy way. By reviewing the mistakes other lawyers have made, from advising clients to put a sign up in their yard announcing illegal activity was going on inside the house, to lawyers getting opposing counsel drunk just to score some points with the jury, this class hands out the Darwinian Awards. Charles Darwin had a theory that only the fittest survive. Well ... you can be among the fittest by adjusting your behavior to not match these lawyers.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Kansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Missouri, 1.2 ethics credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 ethics credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 dual credit

Course Description:

What does Walt Disney, Johnny Cash and your little sibling have in common? They all know how to tell good stories! And everyone loves a good story, including courts. This class, for all attorneys but especially for those communicating with courts, explores how the art of storytelling can be accomplished in your complaints, pleadings and memos. You won’t ever rush through a statement of facts section again after taking this class! The goal? To make your legal writing into a real page turner that the court won’t be able to set down.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 general credit
*Kansas, 1.0 general credit
*Missouri, 1.2 general credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 general credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 general credit

Course Description:

Lawyers, liars, and lunatics! This class focuses on why some people (lunatics) think that lawyers have a problem with lying. We go to the top of our profession – good ol’ Honest Abe – to see what he has to say about honesty in the legal profession. Do we have a problem with honesty? And if so, what can we do to fix it? In this class, we look at the various model rules requiring honest legal practices, such as 3.3, 4.1, 7.1 and 8.4, and then look at case examples where attorneys have been disciplined for dishonest activities. And of course, we end by vowing to not do likewise.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Kansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Missouri, 2.0 ethics credits
*Pennsylvania, 2.0 ethics credit
*Tennessee, 2.0 dual credits

Course Description:

White Ford Bronco Chase. Gloves not quite the right size. A judge who loved the spotlight. And let’s not forget a defendant who is best known for his Academy award winning performances in the Naked Gun trilogy (he was robbed!)(oh, he also had a Heisman trophy in his bedroom closet). This case transformed the way courts are viewed by the public. This class studies how this case was litigated, and what this means to our legal system today.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 general credit
*Kansas, 1.0 general credit
*Missouri, 1.2 general credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 general credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 general credit

Course Description:

Up for nomination for the best impersonation of a real female lawyer, the candidates are Reese Witherspoon for her portrayal of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde ... and Justice Ruther Bader Ginsburg for her depiction of herself in On the Basis of Sex. Hollywood has gotten a lot right when it comes to stories about lawyers, and has missed the mark a time or two. This class will go over the best, and worst, when it comes to Hollywood’s depiction of the law. And in the process, we will review the Model Rules of Professional Responsibility.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Kansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Missouri, 1.2 ethics credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 ethics credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 dual credit

Course Description:

Every litigator has witnessed it – the attorney who insists on abusing every ethical rule in depositions. Overly aggressive paper shuffling and foot-nudges? Check. Coaching a witness with objections such as “my client can answer ... if ... he ... knows”? Check. But believe it or not, being a class-A jerk is not only bad for your health and against the Surgeon General’s warning, it is also unethical! The Attorney General is no fan of this either. This class looks at the best, and the worst practices for depositions. After this class, you will know how to spot unethical attorney conduct during a deposition, what to do about it, and the best practices that you should be doing during your depositions.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 2.0 general credits
*Kansas, 2.0 general credits
*Missouri, 2.4 general credits
*Pennsylvania, 2.0 general credits
*Tennessee, 2.0 general credits

Course Description:

After being explained the facts of a real case, the attorney will be presented with a deal. Should the attorney take the deal ... or take his or her chance at trial? We will cover inappropriate contact with jurors, fist fighting judges, lying attorneys, inappropriate romantic interludes with clients, substance abuse, and much more.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Kansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Missouri, 2.4 ethics credits
*Pennsylvania, 2.0 ethics credits
*Tennessee, 2.0 dual credit

Course Description:

This class is for all attorneys and includes common ethical problems for attorneys on social media. From disclosing too much information about your client to stalking the other side, there are good things and things of Satan when it comes to your social media use. This class will alert your antennae on using social media.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Kansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Missouri, 1.2 ethics credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 ethics credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 dual credit

Course Description:

Have you heard you should never crack a joke in court? Or that you should always laugh at the court’s jokes? Throw the anecdotal evidence away. We have dissected every joke told at the Supreme Court over the last ten years, and have come up with a best practice approach to laughing in court based on actual evidence. This class will bring you closer to the Justices as you will hear how they use humor in their questions, give practical tips on how to handle funny matters in court and most importantly, show you why there is no better profession than law!

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 general credit
*Kansas, 1.0 general credit
*Missouri, 1.2 general credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 general credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 general credit

Course Description:

Hollywood might not be able to teach much when it comes to actual ethics, but it can teach legal ethics! This class covers the model rules in a way that is sticky. By using Hollywood storylines and real-life examples, the attorney will be able to remember these rules when it matters most - while practicing!

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Kansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Missouri, 2.0 ethics credits
*Pennsylvania, 2.0 ethics credits
*Tennessee, 2.0 dual credits

Course Description:

Have you ever laughed in court? Tried to make a joke? Play off a judge’s joke? Humor in court can assist your case ... or it can kill your cause. This class looks to several courtroom jesters, some intentional, some not, and evaluates whether such humor helped the case, or hurt it. In addition, we will look at the best uses of humor in the practice of law. Don’t miss this Comedian of Law exclusive class!

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 general credit
*Kansas, 1.0 general credit
*Missouri, 1.2 general credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 general credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 general credit

Course Description:

Just like war, cross-examination is an art. And when one sees a beautiful cross examination, it is a treasured moment indeed! This class looks at the ten rules for beautiful, yet deadly, cross examinations, and then gives a practical step by step guide on how to do an effective cross examination. This class is for all attorneys.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 general credit
*Kansas, 1.0 general credit
*Missouri, 1.2 general credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 general credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 general credit

Course Description:

Lawyers, liars, and lunatics! This class focuses on why some people (lunatics) think that lawyers have a problem with lying. We go to the top of our profession – good ol’ Honest Abe – to see what he has to say about honesty in the legal profession. Do we have a problem with honesty? And if so, what can we do to fix it? In this class, we look at the various model rules requiring honest legal practices, such as 3.3, 4.1, 7.1 and 8.4, and then look at case examples where attorneys have been disciplined for dishonest activities. And of course, we end by vowing to not do likewise.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Kansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Missouri, 2.0 ethics credits
*Pennsylvania, 2.0 ethics credit
*Tennessee, 2.0 dual credits

Course Description:

Hollywood might not be able to teach much when it comes to actual ethics, but it can teach legal ethics! This class covers the model rules in a way that is sticky. By using Hollywood storylines and real-life examples, the attorney will be able to remember these rules when it matters most - while practicing!

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Kansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Missouri, 2.0 ethics credits
*Pennsylvania, 2.0 ethics credits
*Tennessee, 2.0 dual credits

Course Description:

This class is for all attorneys and includes common ethical problems for attorneys on social media. From disclosing too much information about your client to stalking the other side, there are good things and things of Satan when it comes to your social media use. This class will alert your antennae on using social media.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Kansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Missouri, 1.2 ethics credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 ethics credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 dual credit

Course Description:

It’s every litigator’s worst nightmare. Worse than appearing before a court sans-trousers. Being on the receiving end of a harsh rebuke from a judge does not end up on too many lawyer’s “Top 10 Fondest Memories” list. That being said, there is a lot to learn about oral argument from bench slaps. We look at some of the worst bench slaps, analyze why the slap occurred, and most importantly, how you can avoid it happening to you!

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 general credit
*Kansas, 1.0 general credit
*Missouri, 1.2 general credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 general credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 general credit

Course Description:

What does Walt Disney, Johnny Cash and your little sibling have in common? They all know how to tell good stories! And everyone loves a good story, including courts. This class, for all attorneys but especially for those communicating with courts, explores how the art of storytelling can be accomplished in your complaints, pleadings and memos. You won’t ever rush through a statement of facts section again after taking this class! The goal? To make your legal writing into a real page turner that the court won’t be able to set down.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 general credit
*Kansas, 1.0 general credit
*Missouri, 1.2 general credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 general credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 general credit

Course Description:

Two wealthy students sought to commit the perfect crime. They kidnapped and murdered 14 year-old Bobby Franks in Chicago. Newspapers called it “the crime of the century.” The problem with the perfect nature of this crime is that Leopold dropped his glasses where the body was dumped. Arguing the case for the defendants was Clarence Darrow. This case transformed closing arguments. Darrow delivered a masterpiece that allowed his clients to avoid death row. This class will examine the mechanics of a masterful closing argument.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 general credit
*Kansas, 1.0 general credit
*Missouri, 1.2 general credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 general credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 general credit

Course Description:

After being explained the facts of a real case, the attorney will be presented with a deal. Should the attorney take the deal ... or take his or her chance at trial? We will cover inappropriate contact with jurors, fist fighting judges, lying attorneys, inappropriate romantic interludes with clients, substance abuse, and much more.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Kansas, 2.0 ethics credits
*Missouri, 2.4 ethics credits
*Pennsylvania, 2.0 ethics credits
*Tennessee, 2.0 dual credit

Course Description:

Up for nomination for the best impersonation of a real female lawyer, the candidates are Reese Witherspoon for her portrayal of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde ... and Justice Ruther Bader Ginsburg for her depiction of herself in On the Basis of Sex. Hollywood has gotten a lot right when it comes to stories about lawyers, and has missed the mark a time or two. This class will go over the best, and worst, when it comes to Hollywood’s depiction of the law. And in the process, we will review the Model Rules of Professional Responsibility.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Kansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Missouri, 1.2 ethics credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 ethics credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 dual credit

Course Description:

Your mother always told you – you can learn things the easy way ... or the hard way! This class allows you to learn legal ethics – the easy way. By reviewing the mistakes other lawyers have made, from advising clients to put a sign up in their yard announcing illegal activity was going on inside the house, to lawyers getting opposing counsel drunk just to score some points with the jury, this class hands out the Darwinian Awards. Charles Darwin had a theory that only the fittest survive. Well ... you can be among the fittest by adjusting your behavior to not match these lawyers.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Kansas, 1.0 ethics credit
*Missouri, 1.2 ethics credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 ethics credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 dual credit

Course Description:

White Ford Bronco Chase. Gloves not quite the right size. A judge who loved the spotlight. And let’s not forget a defendant who is best known for his Academy award winning performances in the Naked Gun trilogy (he was robbed!)(oh, he also had a Heisman trophy in his bedroom closet). This case transformed the way courts are viewed by the public. This class studies how this case was litigated, and what this means to our legal system today.

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 general credit
*Kansas, 1.0 general credit
*Missouri, 1.2 general credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 general credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 general credit

Course Description:

This class looks at the law behind the headlines. Is spilling coffee the equivalent of winning the litigation lottery? Since the sitcom Seinfeld can be about nothing, does a lawsuit against Jerry Seinfeld must be about something? Several notable cases have made headlines recently, such as the McDonalds hot coffee case, Hobby Lobby’s fight against the Un-Affordable Care Tax, and Constanza v. Seinfeld. This class, for the general practitioner and any lawyer with a Facebook account, examines the law behind the laughs. Because who knows, maybe one day you too might spill a hot beverage and want to know your rights!

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 2.0 general credits
*Kansas, 2.0 general credits
*Missouri, 2.4 general credits
*Pennsylvania, 2.0 general credits
*Tennessee, 2.0 general credits

Course Description:

Have you heard you should never crack a joke in court? Or that you should always laugh at the court’s jokes? Throw the anecdotal evidence away. We have dissected every joke told at the Supreme Court over the last ten years, and have come up with a best practice approach to laughing in court based on actual evidence. This class will bring you closer to the Justices as you will hear how they use humor in their questions, give practical tips on how to handle funny matters in court and most importantly, show you why there is no better profession than law!

Accreditation Approved: This course is approved in the following states:
*Arkansas, 1.0 general credit
*Kansas, 1.0 general credit
*Missouri, 1.2 general credit
*Pennsylvania, 1.0 general credit
*Tennessee, 1.0 general credit