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Identifying and Eliminating Gender Bias in the Legal Profession – For Experienced Attorneys

Faculty: Michael Pospis

Women comprise 36% of the legal profession, 18% of equity partners in law firms, 24.8% of Fortune 500 General Counsel, 33% of active federal district court judges, and 31% of state court judges. Clearly, the legal profession has a long way to go to achieve gender equality. In this course, you will learn about the laws protecting women in the workplace, the various claims that can be brought for gender discrimination or sexual harassment and examples of discrimination within the legal profession.

This course will satisfy New York veteran attorneys ‘ 1.0 credit requirement in Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias.

Give Your Clients a K.I.S.S. – How to Prevent Problems with Clients

Faculty: Kenneth Landau

Learn how to get clients and prevent problems with clients from the initial consultation and throughout your representation. Most problems can be avoided simply by communicating with your client and abiding by high ethical standards in all aspects of your relationship with your client.  In this lecture, Kenneth Landau will give you the tips you need to make sure you have a successful, thriving practice with happy, satisfied clients who will be sure to recommend you to other potential clients.

Handling Death Cases in New York

Faculty: Andrea Alonso, Esq.

This course will cover two types of causes of action that arise out of a person’s death: survivorship and wrongful death. Though they may arise out of the same death, each action has its own statute of limitations, plaintiffs and required proofs. Learn the details about each cause of action to better represent your clients in these cases.

Matrimonial Law

Faculty: Sari Friedman & Andrea Friedman

In this class, you will learn the fundamentals of matrimonial law in New York, including divorce and separation, division of property, and the determination of spousal support.

Is Foreclosure the Only Option?

Faculty: Peter Wagner

This course will review the basics of the recently instituted rule, TRID (Truth in Lending/Respa Integrated Disclosures). If you practice real estate law, understanding TRID is essential to serving your clients’ needs.

Arbitrating International Disputes

Faculty: Marc Jonas Block

As global commerce continues to expand, an increasing number of intellectual property transactions are being developed across borders. The question naturally arises as to which is
the proper forum to handle disputes that arise between the parties located in different countries and continents. Alternative Dispute Resolution allows the parties to explore options other than traditional judicial intervention to handle global commercial and intellectual property disputes. In this lecture, attorney Marc Block will discuss the nuts and bolts of international arbitration.

Bankruptcy Basics

Faculty: Joseph Shapiro and Melinda Middlebrooks

This course will take you through the basics of Bankruptcy law including the types of debtors and creditors, an overview of the bankruptcy code chapters, exemptions, the liquidation process, and preparing the petition. Even if you do not practice bankruptcy law, these issues are likely to come up in your legal career no matter your area of practice.

Opening Your Own Family Law Practice

Faculty: Alissa Van Horn

Ever dream of opening your own practice? Alissa Van Horn gives frank advice about the benefits and the pitfalls to watch out for when going out on your own. From managing staff and finances to choosing a partner and handling difficult clients, this lecture will make sure you are prepared for the challenges of opening your own practice.