Upcoming Events & Programs

Live Webinars for Participatory CLE

Civility in the Legal Profession

Wednesday, Dec 4th at 12 p.m.

Hon. Peter Kirwan on Civility in the Legal Profession

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In 2024, Judge Kirwan embarked on a new chapter of his legal career by joining Signature Resolution as a mediator. Judge Kirwan’s journey—from attorney to judge to mediator—underscores his adaptability, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to the principles of justice. His dedication to serving the community and resolving conflicts remains unwavering, whether in the courtroom or the mediation room.

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Ethics

Wednesday, Dec 10th at 12 p.m.

Anne Lawlor Goyette on Ethics

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Anne Lawlor Goyette is a neutral with Signature Resolution. She graduated from Santa Clara University Law School and joined a large San Francisco law firm in 1988. She serves as a mediator, special master, referee, and arbitrator. Her practice primarily addresses complex disputes involving construction, real estate, insurance and related claims, as well as business, employment and personal injury/ wrongful death matters in California. She also mediates hundreds of medical product cases nationwide.

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Technology

Wednesday, December 18th at 12 p.m.

Cellphone Forensics: Applications in Discovery and Investigations

RSVP - Cellphones represent one of the fastest-changing areas of legal practice. Mobile device evidence is more important than ever, thanks to the rapid evolution of the technology and the way this evidence is treated by the courts. Touching on important recent cases, technology developments, and ArcherHall direct experience advising attorneys, this presentation provides up-to-date guidance on the application of cellphone forensics in litigation, investigations, and other legal matters.

Presenter: Tom Plunkett - Managing Director of Digital Forensics & E-Discovery at ArcherHall. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Encase Certified Forensic Examiner (EnCE) with over 20 years of experience in digital forensics, cybersecurity and counterintelligence. He holds a Master's degree in Information Systems and is an adjunct professor, teaching cybersecurity and digital forensics topics at the University of San Diego. Mr. Plunkett has led investigations involving data breaches, computer hacking, theft of intellectual property, and foreign intelligence operations. His clients have included all levels of government, law firms, casinos, medical device manufacturers, hospitals, technology companies and celebrities.