CLE/Education

Webinar - CLE Pass Eligible
Friday, Apr 11 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Join us online for an exciting ethics presentation by a learned panel who will review the Rules of Professional Conduct with special focus on attorney’s fees, conflicts of interest, representation of multiple parties, rules regarding the IOLTA Account and dealing with unrepresented parties. In addition, the rules and statutes concerning the Unauthorized Practice of Law will be addressed.

Webinar
Tuesday, Apr 15 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Join T.J. Diggins for a critical training on vLex Fastcase to assist you in efficiently navigating the platform, and performing effective searches that provide the results you need. This program will be responsive to input provided by CBA member users.

Café Fiore
134 Berlin Rd
Cromwell

Tuesday, Apr 15 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

The Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act (“UCRERA”) became effective in Connecticut on July 1, 2023. This CLE program takes a look at UCRERA almost two years after its effective date to see how it’s been used and what we have learned. The program will also provide an overview of the traditional receiver of rents and federal receiverships.

Webinar- CLE Pass Eligible
Thursday, Apr 17 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Balancing life as a lawyer is hard enough, let alone figuring out the money. So, Jessica Medina, lawyer turned Accredited Financial Counselor, will be offering strategies for evaluating your finances that don't involve tracking every single expense every single day. She'll share tips on how to make the most of your financial position no matter where you are on your financial journey. And she'll provide a framework that lets you stop budgeting and finally bring balance to your money -- you'll get all the necessary stuff covered while leaving room for the luxuries, however you define them.

Webinar - CLE Pass Eligible
Tuesday, Apr 22 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

This seminar will cover Connecticut’s Freedom of Information Act, including the purpose, function and making a request pursuant to the Act. Join our panel of highly experienced Connecticut legal practitioners as they explain this important body of law and how to navigate the request process on a practical level.

Hawthorne Inn
2421 Berlin Tpke
Berlin

Wednesday, Apr 23 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Learn from experienced employment lawyers about managing your law firm from a human resources perspective and learn best HR practices for solo attorneys and small firms.

Webinar - CLE Pass Eligible
Wednesday, Apr 30 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

This workshop will help participants to identify the beliefs they have about themselves as lawyers that drives them into overwork.

Webinar - CLE Pass Eligible
Wednesday, Apr 30 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

The state of affairs in U.S. immigration is a dynamic and complex issue, shaped by shifting policies, political debates, and global events. It involves the movement of people across borders, driven by reasons such as economic opportunity, conflict, and family reunification. Immigration realities can change rapidly based on shifts in administrative policy, laws and regulations in the United States.

Hawthorne Inn
2421 Berlin Tpk.
Berlin
United States
Thursday, May 1 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

This one-day institute is programmed to help litigators to understand the process, practice and procedure of arbitration to become better equipped and able to secure their client’s needs. This program is for Lawyers who anticipate needing to know, with more detail and specificity, the process of commercial arbitration from inception and filing through conclusion of the process.

Webinar
Friday, May 2 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Knowing the law is essential – but so is being able to communicate about it. Join writing coach and former attorney Rick Horowitz for a lively and practical session that will reintroduce you to your legal-writing toolbox, including a few tools you didn't know were in there.

Webinar - CLE Pass Eligible
Tuesday, May 6 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Many own retirement accounts and plan on how to best use the assets for themselves, however, the tax and succession rules surrounding retirement assets are not widely understood or considered by account owners. In this presentation, Attorney James I. Dougherty will cover estate planning and tax considerations regarding retirement accounts so attendees will better be able to advise their clients.

CBA Law Center
538 Preston Avenue, 3rd Floor
Meriden

Wednesday, May 7 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

The CBA Well-Being Summit, hosted by the CBA Lawyer Well-Being Committee, is a free-to-attend annual event designed to provide CBA members with access to health and wellness presentations and resources focused specifically on well-being issues commonly experienced by attorneys. This year’s summit will feature several presentations and activities focused on the topics of mindfulness, wellness, and self-healing.

Webinar - CLE Pass Eligible
Wednesday, May 7 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Whether you are a new attorney, attorney in the middle of your career, or an attorney nearing the end of your career, succession planning is a must. Our experienced panel will cover succession/transitioning for solo/small firms and mid-to larger firms touching on policies regarding timing, monetization, pitfalls, etc. In addition, ethical considerations and insurance considerations will be covered.

CBA Law Center
538 Preston Ave., 3rd Floor
Meriden

Thursday, May 8 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Go beyond the basics and explore real estate closings at an advanced level. This seminar will assist residential real estate practitioners to fully understand the steps and details involved in closing a complex residential real estate transaction. We will provide an overview of the entire real estate closing process, with a focus on advanced real estate issues.

Chatham Bars Inn
297 Shore Road
Chatham, Massachusetts
United States
Wednesday, May 14 6:00 PM to 12:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Join us at the picturesque Chatham Bars Inn for a day-and-a-half of riveting legal education, and exceptional food and networking opportunities. The event begins with a reception on Wednesday evening, followed by eight hours CLE on Thursday and Friday.

Casa Monica Resort & Spa
99 Cordova Street
St. Augustine

Sunday, May 18 6:00 PM to 12:30 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Join us at the Casa Monica Resort & Spa in the heart of St. Augustine, FL, the oldest city in the U.S., for two days of education on workers’ compensation law. The seminar is geared for workers’ compensation practitioners to hone their legal skills and understanding of specific areas of the law.

Connecticut Convention Center
100 Columbus Blvd.
Hartford

Friday, Jun 13 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities

The Connecticut Legal Conference (CLC) is the CBA’s preeminent event comprised of dozens of engaging CLE seminars, an exhibitor showcase, networking opportunities, and the CBA Annual Meeting and Luncheon. Come celebrate with us at this year's Connecticut Legal Conference, where we will kick off the CBA's 150th Anniversary Celebration!