Led by Chris Osborn, JD, and Michael Kahn, JD, LPC, these seminars are designed to provide relevant and challenging insights that attorneys can implement in most any law practice setting.
Morning Session: 9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
| 3.0 Ethics - Approved
Ethical Train Wrecks and Other Avoidable Disasters: Practical Steps to Heading Off Professional Misconduct Before It Happens
The practice of law has always had its share of stress, but the climate in recent years has been described by many as nothing short of brutal. This seminar examines the links between the ethical and professional demands of litigation practice and an attorney’s mental health. Using clips from the legal thriller Changing Lanes, this presentation provides a powerful and entertaining forum for exploration of the manifold sources of stress encountered in the litigation process, and the corresponding toll they can take on an attorney’s mental health and psychological well-being (and vice versa).
Afternoon Session: 1 - 3:15 p.m.
| 3.0 CLE Hours - Approved
“Accidental Racists” -- and other Elephants in the Room: Understanding and Dealing with Subtle Forms of Bias in the Practice of Law
One of the most significant, yet perhaps neglected, aspects of practicing law in today's world is the challenge of sustained interaction between people of different races, socioeconomic classes, and cultural or religious backgrounds. Even the simplest of encounters can often leave lawyers, paralegals, community agency workers, or clients feeling confused, frustrated, offended, or (worst of all) seriously hurt-even when everyone involved began with the best of intentions. This new workshop from ReelTime CLE explores cross-cultural interactions, and the perhaps surprising ways that less overt forms of bias can affect how we interact with folks who are different from us in various ways. Taking a cue from the groundbreaking and controversial song, “Accidental Racist,” by country music superstar Brad Paisley and hip-hop legend-turned-television actor, LL Cool J, ReelTime CLE has developed this program as a forum for an honest, authentic dialogue about the ways that subtler forms of bias may show up, the impact they can have, where they come from, and what we can do to be more mindful of them. The unique ReelTime CLE format uses poignant clips from high-quality films (including 2005 Best Picture winner, Crash, and Best Picture nominee, Up in the Air) as the starting point for a highly interactive discussion, and an opportunity for participants to collaborate in discovering practical, more effective ways of meeting this particular challenge.
Cost: $180 LBA Member/$360 nonmember | LBA Members: take both sessions for $349 (must call LBA for discount registration)
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received by the LBA 72 hours in advance to receive a credit or refund. Substitutes will be allowed.
