CLE/Education

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.

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.

Webinar- CLE Pass Eligible
Friday, Apr 24 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Most associates wait years before they're "allowed" to network or generate business. This is backwards. The lawyers who build sustainable practices start building relationships from day one—not when they make partner. In this interactive webinar, attorney and practice growth expert Jay Ruane will teach associates the exact systems he used to build a practice through consistent relationship-based marketing. Attendees will learn low-cost, high-impact strategies they can implement immediately—without waiting for permission, without a marketing budget, and without becoming someone they're not. This is not theory. This is a tactical playbook for associates who want to take control of their career trajectory starting Monday morning.

Webinar- CLE Pass Eligible
Wednesday, Apr 29 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

While a case may conclude in the courtroom, its legal repercussions often endure for a lifetime. This third segment offers a high-level analysis of the "hidden" penalties that follow a conviction—complex, long-lasting consequences that can fundamentally alter a client’s future. Designed for practitioners committed to holistic advocacy, this program bridges the gap between criminal defense and civil impacts. We will examine the strategic roadmap for navigating high-stakes intersections in immigration, familial rights, and mandatory registries. Join us to refine your approach to comprehensive client counseling and fulfill the evolving ethical duties of the modern advocate.

United States District Court, South Courtroom
450 Main Street
Hartford

Thursday, Apr 30 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

This seminar will cover the rules and other laws governing the discovery phase of a federal civil lawsuit; best practices for conducting an orderly discovery process with a minimum of disputes; and the rules for presenting disputes when they arise.

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

Friday, May 1 1:00 PM to 4:15 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Join us for a powerful ethics presentation. This program, presented by some of the leaders in the legal ethics community will cover various areas of ethics including the disciplinary process, the cases most likely to lead to bar discipline, beginning and ending the attorney client relationship, conflicts of interest, and managing one’s IOLTA account.

Quinnipiac University School of Law
370 Basset Rd.
North Haven

Friday, May 15 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

The Trial Skills Institute will provide participants with the opportunity to develop and hone their civil trial skills. Feedback will be provided by experienced trial attorneys, judges, and retired judges.

Connecticut Convention Center
100 Columbus Blvd.
Hartford

Tuesday, Jun 2 7:30 AM to 8:00 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 covering a diverse range of topics in state and federal law. The day also includes an exhibitor showcase featuring a variety of companies and organizations and the CBA Annual Meeting and Luncheon, which features prestigious Connecticut-based and national speakers as well as the installation of the CBA executive committee officers for the approaching bar year.

Saint Clements Castle and Marina
1931 Portland-Cobalt Rd.
Portland

Thursday, Oct 22 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)