Bankruptcy on the Beach
2023-06-02 08:00 - 2023-06-03 17:00 (America/Chicago)

Health and Wellness CLE: Changing Neural Pathways through Practices Such as Yoga and Meditation
2023-06-21 13:30 - 14:30
Ali Seidenstein, a resident in Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins University, will discuss her research on epigenetics, the differences between distress and eustress, setting new neural pathways, and how yoga and meditation can help.
This Wellness CLE is hosted by the Alabama State Bar’s Quality of Life, Health, and Wellness Committee and sponsored by Carney Law LLC. It has been approved for 1.0 hour of CLE credit.
REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Eyw0p5ZbQAumEo5wtB3bwQ
Ali is a physician, teacher, author, advisor, and scientist. Founder of the non-profit, Kids Who Care, Inc., she has over 20 years of experience in advocacy and leadership. Before pursuing medicine, Ali studied the practice of yoga in India for over three years. She has lead yoga classes all over the world, including studios such as Ashtanga Yoga New York and various outreach organizations. Ali is currently an Orthopaedic Surgery resident physician at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She previously held a faculty position at NYU in the Biomolecular Engineering department and remains a premed advisor. Her dissertation and research focus for her PhD in Neural and Behavioral Sciences focuses on epigenetics, and in particular, changes in gene expression in response to trauma and PTSD. Ali focuses on integrating her yoga practice and instruction into her current work by leading workshops on trauma informed yoga therapy. She has developed clinical research projects that incorporate the practice of yoga and meditation for back pain. She also wrote and co-taught the successful online Coursera course on the physiological benefits of yoga. Driven by the endless abundance of past experience and future opportunities, Ali blends her love of science, medicine, and yoga.

2023 Annual Meeting
2023-07-12 08:00 - 2023-07-16 17:00 | Grand Hotel Resort, Golf Club & Spa, One Grand Boulevard, Point Clear, AL, United States

July Bar Exam
2023-07-25 08:00 - 2023-07-26 17:00

CLE: Suicide Awareness and Prevention
2023-08-14 11:00 - 12:00
This one-hour program, hosted by the SAM Foundation, will teach lawyers how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and how to talk with someone who may be at risk for suicide. Attendees will also learn tips for persuading at-risk individuals to get help through available resources.
Register for August 14 here.
Register for August 15 here.

CLE: Suicide Awareness and Prevention
2023-08-15 11:00 - 12:00
August 15 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

This one-hour program, hosted by the SAM Foundation, will teach lawyers how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and how to talk with someone who may be at risk for suicide. Attendees will also learn tips for persuading at-risk individuals to get help through available resources.
Register for August 14 here.
Register for August 15 here.

CLE: The Financial Future Is Female - More Money in the Hands of Women
2023-08-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Register here.

CLE: Cybersecurity and Law Firms: Minimize the Threat
2023-08-29 11:00 - 12:00
Description: This CLE will identify current cyber threats to you and your law firm, as well as address best practices for attorneys and what they can do to minimize the threat of cyber-attacks.
Speaker: Jordan Turk, Practicing Attorney and Legal Technology Advisor at Smokeball
Bio: Jordan Turk is a practicing attorney in Texas and is also the Legal Technology Advisor at Smokeball. She earned a B.A. in Classics, History, and Religious Studies from the University of Texas, and went on to earn her law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law. Prior to Smokeball, Jordan worked with a high-asset family law firm in Houston, Texas.
Register here.

CLE: Leveraging Change Management Principles to Identify and Adopt Your Optimal Legal Tech Stack
2023-09-21 11:00 - 12:00
The change management process empowers organizations to remodel existing operating procedures, embrace innovations, and acquire new skills. This includes the adoption of legal technology and case management software. In fact, law firms that adopt legal technology will outperform non-adopting practices in the coming years. With that in mind, one question remains: How can law practices optimize their tech stack and manage the changes that accompany it? This program explains it all.
Register here.

CLE: Capstone - Becoming Empowered by Your Possibility
2023-09-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Alabama Society of CPAs, 1041 Longfield Ct., Montgomery, AL, 36117, United States

PRO BONO MONTH CLE: "Divorce 101: Uncontested Forms from Start to Finish”
2023-10-04 12:00 - 13:00
by Jessie Hardy, J. Hardy Family Law, LLC
Register here.

PRO BONO MONTH CLE: “Ethics and Online Representation”
2023-10-11 12:00 - 13:00
by Linda Lund, Director of ASB VLP; Katarina Essenmacher, ABAP Coordinator; and Autumn Caudell, ASB Assistant General Counsel
Register here.

PRO BONO MONTH CLE: “Foreclosure and Redemption: It’s Not As Hopeless As You Think”
2023-10-18 12:00 - 13:00
by Fernando Morgan, Morgan Law Firm
Register here.

Admissions Ceremony
2023-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Montgomery Performing Arts Center, 201 Tallapoosa Street, Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
If you plan to attend the ceremony, please be sure to register and submit your $50 registration fee (non-refundable) through the link below no later than Friday, October 6, 2023, if you were a July 2023 Admittee. If you were a February 2023 Admittees, please complete your registration no later than Friday, September 29, 2023.
ONLY ADMITTEES need to register and pay to attend the Admission Ceremony. Family and guests of admittees are not required to register or pay to attend.

PRO BONO MONTH CLE: “Tech Tips for Practice”
2023-10-25 12:00 - 13:00
by Chris Colee, ASB Practice Management Advisor, and Grace Simms, Cumberland School of Law Information Technology Librarian
Register here.

OutREACH Tour - Brewton
2023-11-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Coastal Community College – Brewton
The Alabama State Bar and President Brannon Buck are excited to announce our ASB OutREACH Tour. We will kick off this in-person networking and CLE series next month in Brewton, Jasper, and Rainsville. These Regional Ethics And Civility Hours events are only $25 to attend and will include five hours of CLE programming as well as lunch. There will also be vendors, door prizes, and opportunities to learn more about programs of the bar. SPACE IS LIMITED! Registration will close at noon the day before each event.
Register here.

Trial Practice For Women By Women
2023-11-08 12:00 - 15:00
Register here.
View full webinar agenda here.

12:05 pm – 1:05 pm

“A View from the Bench: Women Leading at the Appellate Level”

Moderated by:
Ashleigh R. Madison
SEABOTA President
Southeastern Georgia Chapter

Justice Angela McCormick Bisig
Kentucky Supreme Court

Justice Sarah H. Stewart
Alabama Supreme Court

Hon. Sara L. Doyle
Georgia Court of Appeals

1:05 pm – 2:05 pm

Work-Life Balance
Is it Possible

Moderated by:
Christina D. Crow
SEABOTA Secretary
Alabama Chapter

Rachel Fry, Ph.D.
Rachel Fry Consulting

2:05 pm – 3:05 pm

“Experience Matters”
A panel of distinguished women leading the way

Moderated by:
Sheila P. Hiestand
SEABOTA Treasurer
Kentucky Chapter

La’Verne Edney
ABOTA National President-Elect
Mississippi Chapter

Robin Frazer Clark
Georgia Chapter

Leslie Patterson Vose
Landrum & Shouse LLP

CLE: Top 10 Mistakes Lawyers Make On Fee Agreements (and Their Fixes)
2023-11-14 11:00 - 12:00
Register here.
Every lawyer knows how to write a simple contact because they had contract law as a 1L. Right? Wrong! Here are the top ten common mistakes made on fee agreements and engagement letters, followed by clear instructions on how to fix them. This will help you address:

What to do with old templates with clauses you don’t remember the purpose of
The dangers of editing a contract piecemeal and how to clean it up
How to not just have an ethical, ironclad contract, but also attract clients and engage them in the legal process
Learn what clauses should be in every agreement and how to write them well

WHY ATTEND
Your fee agreements and engagement letters are designed to establish a “meeting of the minds” between the lawyer and client — on both the scope of the work to be performed and the ground rules each party will follow. And since you had contract law as a 1L, you must know how to draft a simple client representation agreement, right? Wrong!This one-hour webcast explores the top ten commonly made mistakes on fee agreements and engagement letters, and provides clear instructions on how to fix them. It will also review the clauses that should be in every fee agreement versus those that are used more selectively. If you want to improve your client-lawyer relationships and protect your firm from future fee disputes, this program is not to be missed.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Watch this webcast and learn:

What to do with old templates with clauses you don’t remember the purpose of
When editing a contract piecemeal can be dangerous, and how to clean it up
How to not just have an ethical, ironclad contract, but also attract clients and engage them in the legal process
What clauses should be in every agreement and how to write them well
How MRPC 1.4 (communication), 1.5 (fees), and 1.6 (confidentiality) apply to these agreements

Register for this program to better anticipate – and eliminate – possible sticking points between you and your clients. Small changes to your standard fee agreements just might make a critical difference!

OutREACH Tour - Jasper
2023-11-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Bevill State Community College – Jasper

OutREACH Tour - Rainsville
2023-11-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Northeast Alabama Community College – Rainsville

Reflections on Fifty Years of Alabama’s Progressive Judicial System
2023-12-11 12:30 - 15:30
The Florentine Hotel, 2101 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham, 35203
12:30 p.m. “The Power of Leadership in the Pursuit of Justice: Howell Heflin and the Adoption of the Alabama Judicial Article” ,
Introduction: Hon. William Sellers, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of Alabama
Description: As Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Alabama, Howell Heflin was the primary force behind the efforts to transform the Alabama Judicial System into a model for the state courts in the U.S. As Chief Justice, and later U.S. Senator, Heflin recognized the dilapidated condition of Alabama’s court system and through strong leadership led the fight to restructure Alabama’s courts to create the Unified Judicial System.
Speaker: Tom Heflin, Esq.
Panelists: Mike House, Esq., President, Oak Grove Strategies, LLC, Rep. Ronnie Flippo, United States Representative, Ret., Hon. Ed Tease, Circuit Judge, Ret.

3:30 p.m. “The 50th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure”
Introduction: Hon. Greg Cook, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of Alabama
Panelists: Hon. Champ Lyons, Ret., Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama, Bruce McKee, Esq., Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton.
Description: The Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure, adopted fifty years ago, dramatically changed the practice of law in Alabama. Previously, litigants often lost cases due to technicalities. The new rules simplified practice and procedure in civil cases and secured “the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of cases on their merits.”
Sponsors: Supreme Court of Alabama, the Alabama State Bar, University of Alabama School of Law, Alabama Bench and Bar Historical Society

TECHSHOW 2024
2024-02-14 08:00 - 2024-02-17 17:00 | Chicago
ABA TECHSHOW has over 38 years of experience bringing legal professionals and technology together. Legal work today is dependent on technology to manage day-to-day activities, to practice more competently, and to service clients more effectively. ABA TECHSHOW teaches you how technology can work for you. Through the expansive EXPO Hall, CLEs, presentations, and workshops, you will be able to get your questions answered and learn from the top legal professionals and tech innovators, all under one roof. Regardless of your expertise level, there’s something for you at ABA TECHSHOW.

Free Zoom CLE: Trauma-Informed Care - Insights and Boundaries for Legal Professionals
2024-02-28 12:00 - 13:00
Wed. Feb. 28 from 12 to 1 p.m.
Register here
Mark your calendars for a free 60-minute CLE, sponsored by the ASB Quality of Life, Health, and Wellness Committee. This presentation will provide education, skills, and resources on working with individuals and clients with trauma histories with speaker L. Graham Bufford, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH.
Our speaker, L. Graham Bufford, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH, attained his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics degree in 2015, and gained his Master of Arts in Counseling in 2018, both from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. While finishing his masters, Graham served in the Zeta Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, Phi Kappa Phi, and was a Glenda R. Elliot Scholarship recipient. Currently, he is pursuing his doctorate of behavioral health (DBH) from Arizona State University and is set to graduate in 2026. Graham has worked with a diverse set of individuals and groups and believes in the spirit of collaboration and the power of hope. His specialties include Christian discipleship counseling, addiction/substance use, marriage/couples, severe/persistent mental illness, corrections, family systems, depression, anxiety, and complex trauma-informed care. He has served in private practice, integrated healthcare teams, program/protocol development/implementation/evaluation, and facility/staff oversight. Graham is a published author as well as a certified John Maxwell Team Member (JMT) speaker, teacher, and coach. Graham is a Clinical Certified Trauma Professional and currently works with individuals, families, and children who have a trauma histories in both group and individual settings at Integrative Health Services in Pelham, AL.

Free Zoom CLE: Beating the Burnout: Strategies for Finding Joy in your Legal Career (and Life) Again
2024-03-12 12:00 - 13:00
March 12, 2024 from 12 to 1 p.m.
Register here
Dr. Megan Hays is an associate professor and licensed clinical psychologist in the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the UAB Heersink School of Medicine. Dr. Hays received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of South Florida and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in rehabilitation psychology in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of PM&R. She is board certified in the specialty of rehabilitation psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology and is a fellow of the American Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. She also serves on the board of directors for the American Board of Rehabilitation Psychology and the American Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. In addition to Dr. Hays’ clinical practice – which involves the psychological assessment and treatment of adults with a wide range of medical trauma – she serves as the Director of Education for the UAB Medicine Office of Wellness. In this role she supports the UAB Medicine community by providing a variety of wellness services and developing wellness programming and resources for employees. Dr. Hays received the UAB Dean’s Excellence Award in Service for her work focused on the wellbeing of healthcare workers.
Learning Objectives:

Identify the multilevel factors that contribute to burnout and distress in lawyers.
Understand signs of burnout and distress in yourself as well as colleagues.
Learn evidence-based strategies for managing stress and burnout related to the workplace to improve overall well-being.
Explore practical tips for finding joy in your job again while working in a helping profession during challenging times.

Law Day 2024: Voices of Democracy
2024-05-01
The Voices of Democracy Law Day theme encourages Americans to participate in the 2024 elections by deepening their understanding of the electoral process; discussing issues in honest and civil ways; turning out to vote; and, finally, helping to move the country forward after free and fair elections. In this way, Americans ensure that our government remains responsive to the wishes of the people. We invite all Americans to join us on May 1, 2024, to celebrate Law Day by lifting their voices to strengthen our democracy.

147th Annual Meeting
2024-06-26 08:00 - 2024-06-29 17:00 | Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, 4000 Sandestin Blvd S, Miramar Beach, FL, 32550, United States
Registration opens March 28, 2024!

BBC Meeting
2024-09-13 08:00 - 17:00

Milestone Luncheon
2024-09-19 08:00 - 17:00

Billing and Trust Accounting 101
2024-11-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Register here.
Billing and trust accounting are the lifeblood of any law practice, yet these critical skills are often overlooked in traditional legal education. Many attorneys find themselves learning these essential tasks the hard way, leading to unnecessary headaches and financial risk for their firm.
It’s time to change that.
In this CLE, we’ll show you how billing and trust accounting no longer need to be tedious or overwhelming. Modern technology offers powerful tools to simplify these processes while ensuring compliance with your state bar. You’ll discover how to automate billing, safeguard your trust account, and dramatically reduce the risk of nonpayment—all while freeing up more time to focus on what matters most: your clients and cases.
Join attorney Jordan Turk as she takes you through her most effective billing strategies, including tips on what to do when you have way too much aged receivables on your books. All hope is not lost on getting paid from these clients!
In this CLE webinar, you’ll learn:
• How to automate your billing processes to make your billing run like clockwork
• The most common ethical issues with billing practices, and how to avoid them
• Proper trust account management and reporting, specifically addressing three-way trust account reconciliation
• Strategies for obtaining payment from nonpaying clients, including templates to help you along the way
Register here.

Toolbox Tour - Columbiana
2024-11-15 10:00 - 15:00 | First Baptist Church of Columbiana, 208 N. Main Street, Columbiana, AL, 35051, United States
The Alabama State Bar will hit the road for the Toolbox Tour this Fall. The tour is designed to bring a mini-Annual Meeting to you! We’re hosting three 5-hour CLE events in Columbiana, Dothan, and Tanner. It’s a great way to get in your MCLE hours before years-end! This event is the Columbiana stop.
Each event will feature CLEs on Ethics, Criminal Law sentencing, and valuable state bar member benefits. There will also be a bench and bar luncheon featuring local judges and a panel discussion on Harvesting Hope, Alabama State Bar President Tom Perry’s platform to recruit and incentivize lawyers to practice in rural areas.
Registration is $25 and includes your lunch. ASB members may only receive CLE credit for attending one of the Toolbox Tour events.
Click on the link below to register; you’ll be prompted to log into your member portal to complete your registration.
Register Here | View Agenda
