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November 2020 CLE Seminars


This November, the focus of most of the CLE programming reflects how COVID-19 has changed the way we practice law. Below are just some of the programs being offered in November. To view all our offerings check out the CLE Calendar
 
During the month of November, every CLE registration is a chance to win! For every seminar you attend, your name will be entered into a raffle to win a Logitech HD Webcam. The more seminars you attend, the greater your chances are to win! The winner will be chosen on Wednesday, November 25th. 

 
Child Support and the COVID-19 Court: Reflections on Working with WebEx
 
12:45 – 1:45 p.m., 1.0 credit
Live Webinar Only
 
Speakers:
Hon. Armando O. Monaco, II
Rhode Island Family Court 
 
Valerie Leon, Esq.
Rhode Island Legal Services
 
During this virtual fireside chat, the presenters discuss how the Rhode Island Family Court has made strides to ensure the public has access to justice during the current health crisis, such as implementing night court, remote hearings, and the virtual clerk’s office.
 
The panelists also discuss how the digital divide affects the public’s access to justice and what the future might look like with the newly implemented technology once the court fully reopens.

Cybersecurity and IT Made Easy
 
12:45 – 1:45 p.m., 1.0 credit
Live Webinar Only
 
Speaker: 
Tom Kirkham
IronTech Security
 
This timely webinar will cover the orchestration of security layers to secure your law firm and how to properly manage your information technology. After attending this session, attendees will be able to properly secure their law firm with security layers following the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Additionally, participants will be able to recall current threats, risks, and vulnerabilities held by their law practice. Given the recent high-profile security breaches affecting organizations within the legal arena that we often think of as bulletproof, this is one seminar not to miss. 

Federal Court Practice and the COVID-19 Court
 
12:30 – 1:30 p.m., 1.0 credit
Live Webinar Only
 
Speaker:
Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr.
United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island
 
This program will provide participants with the latest procedures and guidance for your next United States District Court case. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask the Chief Judge best practice tips to prepare for their next jury trial.  

COVID-19: A Nursing Home Update
 
2:00 – 3:30 p.m., 1.5 credits
Live Webinar Only
 
Speaker:
Anthony Leone, Esq.
Leone Law, LLC
 
Attend this program to bring yourself up to speed with the latest on legal issues involving nursing home safety and injuries in light of COVID-19 and learn about the warning signs of nursing home physical abuse and neglect. The speaker will also offer helpful tips on what to do if your client is injured in a nursing home during COVID-19.