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Upcoming Events

Upcoming CLE Courses

  • Apr 13
    The Evolving CTDPA: July 2026 Amendments (EYL260413)
    Webinar - CLE Pass Eligible
    Monday, Apr 13 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

    Connecticut has significantly amended the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), expanding its scope, tightening protections for minors and sensitive data, and adding new obligations around artificial intelligence and large language models. This 60 minute program is designed for Connecticut attorneys who need a clear, practical understanding of the most recent amendments.

  • Apr 15
    The Human Edge: Mastering Emotional Intelligence in the Age of AI (EDU260415)
    Webinar- CLE Pass Eligible
    Wednesday, Apr 15 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

    In today’s rapidly evolving legal landscape, technical expertise and intelligence alone are not enough. As artificial intelligence reshapes the profession, emotional intelligence (EQ)—your ability to understand and manage your own emotions and those of others—is what truly sets you apart. Facilitated by a psychologist specializing in attorney wellness, this CLE workshop is designed for attorneys who want to not just survive, but thrive, by elevating the essential human skills that AI cannot replicate.

  • Apr 16
    The IRS Dirty Dozen: When Tax Planning Becomes Tax Fraud (EDU260416)
    Webinar-CLE Pass Eligible
    Thursday, Apr 16 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

    Law firm owners are increasingly exposed to aggressive tax strategies marketed as “planning,” yet many do not fully understand where legitimate tax minimization ends and tax fraud or abusive schemes begin. This program provides a practical, risk-aware overview of tax fraud concepts and the IRS’s annual “Dirty Dozen,” with a focus on strategies that commonly impact high-income professionals and law firm owners. Attendees will learn how to distinguish defensible tax planning from improper or abusive arrangements, identify common red flags used by tax promoters, and understand the potential financial, legal, and ethical consequences of getting it wrong. The program emphasizes judgment, decision-making, and risk management to help participants evaluate tax advice more effectively before taking action.

  • Apr 22
    From Burnout to Brilliance (EDU260422)
    CBA Law Center and Virtual
    Wednesday, Apr 22 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

    If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on empty, this program is for you. This program shares simple, science-based tools to help you manage energy, clarify priorities, and reconnect with what truly matters. You’ll discover how small mindset shifts and micro-habits can restore your focus, strengthen your resilience, and transform the way you work and live. Learn how to move from burnout to brilliance—and rediscover the satisfaction that first drew you to the legal profession.

  • Apr 23
    Intellectual Property Law Updates: 2025 in Review (EIP260423)
    Webinar - CLE Pass Eligible
    Thursday, Apr 23 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

    Presenters will inform us on how recent activities at the USPTO, the PTAB, and Supreme Court impact how an IP practitioner should approach their practice. This presentation will highlight the most impactful changes from 2025 and distill key takeaways to inform strategic practice decisions.