Did you know RIBA committees can sponsor up to three free CLE credits each year? These Committee CLE programs are open to all Bar members, not just committee members, and offer an opportunity to earn CLE credit while exploring topics across a range of practice areas. The programs listed below highlight upcoming Committee CLE offerings in February.
New Lawyers Committee Sponsors Professional Development CLE
RIBA’s New Lawyers Committee is sponsoring a free-to-Bar-members, one-credit, virtual Committee CLE seminar. On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 12:30 – 1:30 pm, RI Bar Journal Editor-in-Chief Eric D. Correira, Esq., CLE Committee Co-Chair, Krista J. Schmitz, Esq., and New Lawyers Committee Co-Chair Hannah Vitello, Esq., will present Beyond the Billable: Growing Your Practice Through Engagement.
Professional engagement is one of the best ways to build credibility, strengthen connections, and grow your presence in the legal community. Building credibility and trust is authentic marketing. This session highlights how opportunities like writing for the Bar Journal, speaking at CLE programs, and contributing to Bar initiatives can enhance your professional reputation and open new pathways for involvement — including, in some cases, earning CLE credit when applicable.
Space is limited! Click here to register for the program.
Government Lawyers Committee Sponsors Introduction to State Government CLE
RIBA’s Government Lawyers Committee is sponsoring a free-to-Bar-members, one-credit, virtual Committee CLE seminar. On February 23, 2026, from 12:30 – 1:30 pm, Committee Co-Chair, Mary-Rose Pellegrino Esq. will present State Government Introduction. This session will provide a primer for attendees on the state governmental structure in Rhode Island, a discussion of distinctions between Rhode Island administrative law and federal administrative law, how to assist clients in compliance with state agency regulations and tips for best practices to track state statutory and regulatory changes that impact your clients.
This program will be the first of the Government Lawyer’s Practical Law Series on Government/Administrative Law, which will provide attorneys with practical skills when interacting with governmental entities both at the state and municipal levels. This series is encouraged for attorneys both within and outside of government employment. Additional information on the other programs will be available in the March/April Bar Journal.
Space is limited! Click here to register for the program.
Please note: Even if you are a member of the sponsoring committee, registration is required to receive the Zoom link. For any questions, please contact Communications Coordinator NaKeisha Torres at ntorres@ribar.com.
