Upcoming Events & Programs
43rd Annual What's New in Tort & Trial (Virtual)
January 28, 2026 from 2:45 pm to 6:00 pm
A must attend webinar if your practice includes ANY plaintiff or defense civil cases. This program provides a comprehensive review of new 2025 judicial decisions that affect tort liability and civil procedure in 2026 and beyond.
Seminar Presenters: Anne Kepner, Kirsten Fish, Mark Davis, Val McGinty and Jeremy Robinson
Zoom and syllabus links will be provided closer to the event. This MCLE is approved for 2 general/appellate and 1 ethics credit.
The program is free for members and $150 for non-members. You may pay for 2026 SCCTLA membership at: https://scctla.org/membership-renewal/
Earn Your Mandatory CLE Specials Online
Technology - Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM via Zoom
Truth or Tech - Navigating AI-Generated Evidence in the Courtroom
Presented by: Brian Chase, Managing Director of Digital Forensics and eDiscovery at ArcherHall
Register Here
As technology advances, the manipulation of digital content has become more sophisticated and accessible than ever. It is now easier to generate or alter photos, videos, audio recordings, and even handwriting, raising critical questions about the integrity of evidence presented in legal proceedings. With the rise of AI-generated content, we must consider how these advancements can potentially compromise the reliability of evidence in court. This presentation addresses the need for legal professionals to understand and respond to the challenges posed by AI manipulation. We will explore whether our existing authentication rules are sufficient to withstand the complexities introduced by AI-generated evidence.
Brian Chase also serves an expert witness and an adjunct professor of law. He has a diverse background, including years working as a network administrator for the University of Arizona, a Management and Information Systems degree from the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona, and a law degree from the same institution.
This activity is approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California. This program qualifies for 1.0 hour of Technology MCLE credit. SCCTLA is a certified provider. Provider # 3376.
Self-Study CLE Videos
Visit the archive for additional 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. All videos are password protected.
Ethics
Bias, Competence & Civility
Video Recording of the 2025 Trial & Mediation Skills Seminar
Register to View the Trial & Mediation Skills Seminar
Catch a video replay of the 2025 SCCTLA Belli Trial & Mediation Skills Seminar. In the spirit of the late Melvin Belli, this seminar serves as a forum to learn innovative strategies, tactics, and techniques to help your law firm thrive. Learn from top legal minds (15 minutes per presentation) and discover new ways to increase the value of your cases.
About SCCTLA
Providing members with continuing legal education, social and professional networking opportunities.
Mission Statement: The Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association is a non-profit organization committed to providing members with continuing legal education, networking & involvement with the local bench, providing the community with fair access to the justice system & promoting a positive image of Trial Lawyers.
SCCTLA is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider.







