On-Demand CLEs

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

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

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

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

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 12/21/2020

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 12/21/2020

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

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 12/21/2020

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 12/20/2020

2014. This video summarizes three unique attorney discipline cases focusing on attorney-client relationships, business transactions with clients, and criminal conduct.
Available until 12/21/2020

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

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

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

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 12/21/2020

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 01/05/2021

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

Buddy Stockwell, Executive Director of the Lawyers Assistance program, addresses the debilitating impact of compassion fatigue in the legal profession.
Available until 12/21/2020

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

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

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

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

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

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 12/21/2020

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

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

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 12/21/2020