Schedule

Recent Developments in Civil Procedure

Navigating Difficult Work Relationships with Emotional Intelligence

This CLE with focus on YOUR ability to not only be aware of, understand and manage your emotions, but to effectively recognize, understand and influence the emotions of others around you. Why is this important? Research suggests that those with higher levels of EI work better together with others, can handle change more competently, and manage stress effectively.

Five (5) Effective Strategies to Promote Professionalism and the Overarching Duty to Protect the Image of Our Profession

This session will address an attorney’s aspirational duties to:

• Develop, Manage, and Maintain Relationships
• Demonstrate Professionalism in Problem Solving and Client Servicing
• Examine Implicit Bias
• Promote Access to Justice
• Maintain Professional and Personal Well-Being

The duty to protect the image of the legal profession and the integral role of the attorney in service to local, national and global communities will be examined. During the session, each attendee will develop their Professionalism Improvement Plan of Action (PIPA).

LUNCH

A perspective on How Institutional Compliance with Title IX is impacted by Federal Law, State Legislation, Organizational Policies, and Jurisprudence

 
Brianna Golden

Successions: A Practical Guide

Alycia Grace-O'Bear

BREAK

Agricultural Law

Ebony Woodruff

Bridging Divides & Prioritizing the Duty of Self Care: Building Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Self-Awareness, Empathy, and Compassion in the Law

This professionalism presentation will examine a broad range of issues from navigating the intergenerational legal landscape, to thriving/functioning in pandemic-influenced workplace. Attendees will be prompted to identify strategies to celebrate similarities and embrace individual differences and will have an opportunity to participate, particularly in a discussion of how emotional intelligence applies to the law. Above all, attendees will be encouraged to develop a Self-Care Plan of Action (SCPOA).

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY LAW: A Primer for Interested/New Practitioners

Practicing before an administrative tribunal can be a daunting effort for even the most seasoned practitioners. Attorneys considering this highly specialized arena, as well as new practitioners, will benefit from the aerial view of the process. Particular emphasis will be placed on the hearing process and the competent and effective representation of clients. At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be presented with a seven point strategic roadmap to entering the arena of social security disability law.

I.J. Clark-Sam

Vanessa Ousley

Ryan Thompson

Alycia Grace-O'Bear

Louisiana Cannabis Law

Learn how to practice Cannabis law ethically and professionally as a Louisiana attorney. In this CLE, you will learn:

Introduction to Government Procurement Law

BREAK

Legal Professionals Practicing Cultural Competency: What is Bias?

Cultural competency is a core lawyering skill. The harsh reality of the societal impact of race and racism in the twenty-first century is evident in both individual and professional encounters. This session will provide an opportunity to explore the impact of bias as well as equip legal professionals to humanize their interactions by attaining culturally competent skills to practice law with cultural humility. 

Ethics and Professional Responsibility Updates