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These training sessions meet requirements for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits pursuant to the LA Supreme Court Rule XXX Continuing Legal Education, Rule 3(d).
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Ethics
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Recent Developments in Attorney Discipline (2019)
https://youtube.com/embed/7OTH6AhlWZE
Chief Disciplinary Counsel Charles B. Plattsmier provides an update on the Louisiana attorney discipline system and highlights recent rule changes and cases. Filmed Thursday, July 25, 2019 in Lafayette, LA.
Available until 10/31/2020
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1.5 Hr Ethics
An Overview of Judicial Conduct and Ethics
https://www.youtube.com/embed/BHLdL-C3eFs?rel=0&controls=0
Timothy F. Averill, former Judicial Administrator and General Counsel to the Louisiana Supreme Court, and former U.S. Supreme Court Fellow, provides an overview of the judicial discipline system, including a look at both state and federal rules and recent jurisprudence. **Recorded live from LADB's CLE Seminar in Pineville on June 15, 2017.**
Available until 02/15/2020
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1 Hr Ethics
2018 Discipline in Review
https://www.youtube.com/embed/mJdWERYlh0A
Chief Disciplinary Counsel Charles B. Plattsmier provides insights on trends in lawyer disciplinary matters and reviews important recent decisions issued by the Louisiana Supreme Court. **Recorded September 19, 2018 at LADB's live CLE in Kenner**.
Available until 10/31/2020
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1 Hr Ethics
Social Media and Legal Ethics: The Good, The Bar and The Ugly
https://www.youtube.com/embed/1mZb7DnxHZI
Arlene Knighten, recently retired Executive Counsel for the Louisiana Department of Insurance, provides an interesting look at social media and internet use by lawyers and how that use may implicate the Rules of Professional Conduct. **Recorded July 26, 2018 at LADB's live CLE in Lafayette**.
Available until 11/01/2020
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1 Hr Ethics
Practicing as a Government Lawyer
https://www.youtube.com/embed/qv54icmZN_0?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0
Arlene D. Knighten, Executive Counsel for the Louisiana Department of Insurance, discusses common ethical issues faced by government lawyers in their roles as legal advisors, policy-makers and advocates. **Recorded live from LADB's CLE in Lafayette July 2017.**
Available until 12/20/2019
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1 Hr Ethics
Ethics: Troubles and Trends
https://www.youtube.com/embed/yAM-i75UDFY?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0
Chief Disciplinary Counsel Charles B. Plattsmier shares his observations about the latest trends and developments in attorney discipline and reviews recent cases involving attorney misconduct.** Recorded at the LADB’s 2017 Free CLE Seminar in Pineville 6/15/17**
Available until 12/20/2019
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1 Hr Ethics
Responding to a Disciplinary Complaint
https://www.youtube.com/embed/O5jwpfqTDiA?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0
The focus of this online CLE is to give both solo practitioners and firms knowledge of the complaint process of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. From how a complaint is filed to how to respond and what to expect after a response is filed. **Recorded live from LADB's CLE in Shreveport April, 2016**.
Available until 12/20/2019
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1 Hr Ethics
True Attorney/Misappropriations
https://www.youtube.com/embed/cLvwvDUGzuw?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0
2016. The latest episode of True Attorney focuses on instances of misappropriation of funds by attorneys within a law firm.
Available until 08/22/2020
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1 Hr Ethics
De-Mystifying the Office of Disciplinary Counsel
https://www.youtube.com/embed/V_rqE9Us83I?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0
Chuck Plattsmier, Chief Disciplinary Counsel for the State of Louisiana, provides an overview of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel and the disciplinary system in Louisiana.
Available until 12/20/2019
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1 Hr Ethics
True Attorney
https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZbZM9pcKkHE?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0
2014. This video summarizes three unique attorney discipline cases focusing on attorney-client relationships, business transactions with clients, and criminal conduct.
Available until 12/20/2019
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1 Hr Ethics
Professionalism
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Professionalism and Technology 2: A Panel Discussion (2019)
https://youtube.com/embed/D4MqHGQwIxg
Five practitioners discuss technology issues related to operating a law practice professionally and competently. Topics include data security, passwords, VPNs, cloud storage, and communications with clients and counsel by text and email.
Available until 10/31/2020
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1 Hr Professionalism
Recent Trends in Louisiana Professional Liability
https://www.youtube.com/embed/1wL0Vf3GSJM
Michael J. Sepanik delivers an important presentation on the topic of professional liability. Mr. Sepanik reviews case law, discusses trends, provides insights and explains coping skills to help avoid malpractice claims. **Recorded September 19, 2018 at LADB's live CLE in Kenner**.
Available until 10/31/2020
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1 Hr Professionalism
Professionalism and Technology 1: A Panel Discussion (2017)
https://www.youtube.com/embed/EcsHMdyxmho?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0
A panel of five practitioners discusses available technologies that can be utilized in today's modern law practice and provides suggestions for improving communications, recordkeeping and managing tasks, all against a backdrop of duties owed under the Code of Professionalism.
Available until 08/17/2020
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1 Hr Professionalism
Pursuing Professionalism
https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gdo6KnBgld0?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0
This CLE will give insights and advice from veteran judges and lawyers on professionalism, mentoring and fulfillment in the practice of law. Great for new lawyers.
Available until 12/20/2019
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1 Hr Professionalism
25 Years // 25 Faces Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/embed/CL3ulO8fzxI?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0
The Disciplinary Board has been in existence for 25 years. This CLE is a continuation of the interviews with past and current members of the hearing committees and board members regarding the subject of professionalism and how it has changed over the past 25 years.
Available until 01/05/2020
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1 Hr Professionalism
Compassion Fatigue & Solutions
https://www.youtube.com/embed/zh2lIvA9iXs?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0
Buddy Stockwell, Executive Director of the Lawyers Assistance program, addresses the debilitating impact of compassion fatigue in the legal profession.
Available until 12/20/2019
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1 Hr Professionalism
25 Years // 25 Faces ( Part 1)
https://www.youtube.com/embed/_AJ4zGvojoQ?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0
In honor of its 25th Anniversary, the LADB launched a new CLE in July of 2015 featuring Louisiana attorneys' thoughts on professionalism.
Available until 07/15/2020
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1 Hr Professionalism
Law Office Management
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The Business of Law
https://www.youtube.com/embed/8AE_4SWLicU
Charles (Chuck) A. Vann, MBA, presents The Business of Law, an important topic that is often overlooked in the education of lawyers. Chuck discusses business fundamentals that prompt us to think about and better understand the business side of operating and growing a law practice. **Recorded July 25, 2019, at the LADB’s Live CLE Program in Lafayette**
Available until 12/09/2020
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1 Hr Law Office Management
Cybersecurity: A Practical Application
https://www.youtube.com/embed/ud8Gzu-2eDI
Attorney David V. Meyer, MBA, CISSP, discusses cybersecurity and the duty of lawyers to protect communications regarding client matters. In his presentation, Mr. Meyer provides both technical background and practical insights, including discussion of ABA Formal Opinion 477, best practices, cloud storage, disaster recovery, logging, third party review and insurance. **Recorded on August 24, 2018 at the LADB office**.
Available until 10/31/2020
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1 Hr Law Office Management
Division of Retirement Benefits in Divorce/Specialized
https://www.youtube.com/embed/SyknVHxP5OQ?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0
Mr. Sagona defines terms and discusses various types of retirement plans. His intent is to take the mystery out of retirement plans allowing you to understand your rights and know what information is available for you to request. This course has been approved for both family law and specialized in Estate Planning credit in lieu of general credit. **Recorded live from LADB's CLE in Shreveport April, 2015.**
Available until 05/31/2020
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1 Hr Law Office Management
General Skills
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Testamentary Trust Basics
https://www.youtube.com/embed/nex2LR2g6WY
Beau P. Sagona, Board Certified Estate Planning and Administration Specialist, covers the rules pertaining to testamentary trusts and provides great examples of how and when to use them. (1 Hr Estate Planning and Administration Specialization CLE Credit). **Recorded July 25, 2019, at the LADB’s Live CLE Program in Lafayette**
Available until 12/09/2020
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1 Hr General Skills
Employment Law Update: President Trump and What the Future Holds
https://www.youtube.com/embed/evNmjNtjW-U?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0
This interesting presentation by Ed Harold explores anticipated regulatory changes and covers a range of topics such as immigration, overtime pay, disability accommodations, the gender wage gap and LGBT protections, among others. **Recorded live from LADB's CLE in Kenner in September, 2017.**
Available until 12/20/2019
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1 Hr General Skills
Communicating with Juveniles in the Legal System
https://www.youtube.com/embed/DDsHZvLPCxc?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0
Brandi E. McNeil, J.D., M.S.W., provides insights regarding how and why children, adolescents and young adults communicate differently than adults. She offers practical tips and methods adults can use to effectively communicate with young people. **Recorded June 28, 2018 in Pineville, Louisiana**
Available until 09/30/2020
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1 Hr General Skills
Laying a Solid Foundation: Expert Testimony
https://www.youtube.com/embed/8K79hDZssMA?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0
Scott Zimmer, a partner in the Shreveport office of Kean Miller LLP, guides the audience through the nuances of using expert witnesses in litigation.
Available until 12/20/2019
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1 Hr General Skills
Trust Accounting
https://www.youtube.com/embed/yEs2jDPf7pE?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0
A review of the rules and procedures for Trust Accounting as provided by Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XIX and the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Available until 05/05/2020
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1 Hr General Skills
Division of Retirement Benefits in Divorce/Basics
https://www.youtube.com/embed/grbz-cSkcdU?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0
This course is a basic overview regarding the dividing of retirement benefits during a divorce. Although basic, the course contains detailed information for several different types of retirement plans and the required information needed to complete the process. (1 hour of Estate Planning and Administration Specialization Credit). **Recorded live from LADB's CLE in Baton Rouge May 27, 2015.**
Available until 07/21/2020
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1 Hr General Skills
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