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.

SCCTLA is an approved CLE provider. This event is approved for 1.0 Civility MCLE credit.

 


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.

SCCTLA is an approved CLE provider. This event is approved for 1.0 Technology MCLE credit.

 


Competence

Tuesday, January 7th at 12 p.m.

Presented by: Lowell Haky, Esq. and Geri Green, Esq.

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SCCTLA is an approved CLE provider. This event is approved for 1.0 Competence MCLE credit.

 


Ethics

Thursday, January 16th at 12 p.m.

Anne Lawlor Goyette on Ethics and the Mediation Process

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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.

SCCTLA is an approved CLE provider. This event is approved for 1.0 Ethics MCLE credit.

 


Implicit Bias

Thursday, January 23rd at 12 p.m.

Hon. Paul Herbert (Ret.) on Implicit Bias

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With a legal career spanning more than four decades, Hon. Paul D. Herbert (Ret.) has earned a stellar reputation as a seasoned jurist and effective settlement judge, marked by a keen understanding of the law and a passion for resolving complex legal matters.His diverse legal background encompasses extensive trial practice, appellate work, and a comprehensive understanding of both plaintiff and defense perspectives in civil litigation.

Judge Herbert was appointed as a Judge of the Alameda County Superior Court in 2013. During his tenure, Judge Herbert served in a variety of civil and criminal assignments, including five years as a Civil Direct Calendar Judge. In 2024, Judge Herbert retired from the bench and joined ADR Services, Inc. to serve as a mediator, arbitrator, and referee. Drawing upon his extensive settlement experience in the courtroom, he now focuses on fostering collaborative solutions and resolving disputes in all civil case types.

SCCTLA is an approved CLE provider. This event is approved for 1.0 Implicit Bias MCLE credit.

Self-Study CLE Videos

Visit the archive for self-study videos. The following videos are available for on-demand viewing. Upon completion, please notify SCCTLA for your Certificate of Completion. It is up to the attorney to self report the credit hours to the CA State Bar.

Mediation Ethics with Barbara Spector

Ethical Duties and Electronically Stored Information

41st Annual What's New in Tort & Trial

A comprehensive review of more than 500 cases from 2023 that affect tort liability and civil procedure in the year 2024 and beyond. The 2024 program was recorded on January 24, 2024 and presented by: Anne Kepner, Kirsten Fish, Mark Davis, Val McGinty and Michael Penn. This is a must view video if your practice includes ANY plaintiff or defense civil cases.

For a copy of the syllabus, click here. To view the program, click here. Note, self-study credit is not available for this program.

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SCCTLA is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider.

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