January 18, 2025

“Ethics for Paralegals”

You can find presentation handout for “Ethics for Paralegals” SPEAKER: Ashod Mooradian Esq.

November 21, 2024

“Generative AI versus Rules Based”

You can find presentation handout for “Generative AI versus Rules Based” SPEAKER: Brittany Hernandez, Esq. Lawyer & Head of Legal Innovation

October 17, 2024

“Document Automation 101: The Why, What, How & Where to Start”

You can find presentation handout for “Document Automation 101: The Why, What, How & Where to Start” SPEAKER: Brittany Hernandez, Esq. Lawyer & Head of Legal Innovation

September 11, 2024

“Tips & Tricks in Enforcing Judgments in Family Law”

You can find presentation handout for “Tips & Tricks in Enforcing Judgments in Family Law” SPEAKERS: Ira Friedman, Esq. and Hon. Susan Lopez-Giss (Ret.)

July 11, 2024

“Minor’s Counsel? Now What!”

Presentation Description: An overview of how to navigate a custody case when the court appoints counsel for the minors and best practices on how to work effectively with appointed counsel.

You can find presentation handout for “Minor’s Counsel? Now What!” SPEAKERS: Stephanie Story, Esq. and Ian Jones, Esq.

April 18, 2024

“New and Cool Legal Technologies and Related Ethics Issues”

Presentation Description: The presentation will cover ethical obligations for attorneys within the context of emerging legal technology.

You can find presentation handout for “New and Cool Legal Technologies and Relate Ethics Issues” SPEAKERS: Douglas Lusk, J.D. Prof. at Mt. San Antonio College; President of National Society for Legal Technology and Abby Wood, Esq. Prof. at Mt. San Antonio College

March 21, 2024

“Employment Law Updates 2024”

Presentation Description: Summary of the employment law updates for 2024, including what to consider when implementing a drug free work environment and reconciling California’s legalization of marijuana, and complying with the State’s mandate of notifying current and former employees of prior anti-competition provisions, plus a whole lot more than can be fit into an hour.

You can find presentation handout for “Employment Law Updates 2024” SPEAKERS: Scott Wheeler, Esq

February 15, 2024

“Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Legal Ethics”

Presentation Description: Ashod Mooradian, a legal ethics and State Bar matter expert with significant experience in analyzing AI proper use in the daily practice of law will present this timely MCLE called, “Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Legal Ethics.” This presentation will discuss the issues of concern that arise when a California attorney uses AI in their daily practice of law. Also, it will cover the recently issues AI Guidelines form the State Bar’s ethics committee COPRAC and the MIT AI Guidelines. Finally, the presentation will conclude by analyzing examples of real cases where AI use has gone badly for the attorney involved and examples from existing AI platforms and software to provide practical examples of how to avoid committing ethical misconduct when using AI.

You can find presentation handout for “Improving Civility for Attorneys” SPEAKERS: Ashod Mooradian, Esq

January 15, 2024

“Improving Civility for Attorneys”

Presentation Description: A pledge to strive for civility, a new MCLE required subject for lawyers by the State Bar. Areas covered: State bar mandate and reason for the mandate; link between incivility and bias; intimidation and bullying issues; reasons and tools for change in behavior; dealing with stress and dissatisfaction caused by uncivil behavior; application to attorneys and judges; amends rules of professional conduct; and requires pledge of civility annually.

You can find presentation handout for “Improving Civility for Attorneys” SPEAKERS: Laurie Harrold., Esq. and Maria Skinner., Esq

November 16, 2023

“Required Reporting for California Attorneys Under New Rule 8.3”

Presentation Description: Since August 1,2023, all California lawyers must comply with Rule of Professional Conduct 8.3, which requires a lawyer who knows of credible evidence that another lawyer has engaged in certain conduct to report the lawyer. However, it is not always easy to understand when the duty to report misconduct applies. In this presentation, legal ethics expert Ashod Mooradian will overview new Rule 8.3, analyze when it applies and offer practical direction on how to ensure you are complying with this new ethical duty.

You can find presentation downloads for “Required Reporting for Califronia Attonreys Under New Rule 8.3” SPEAKER: Ashod Mooradian, Esq.