CLE/Education

CBA Law Center
538 Preston Ave., 3rd Floor
Meriden, Connecticut
United States
Wednesday, Oct 28 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Join us at the CBA Law Center for breakfast, followed by three hours of engaging IOLTA, ethics, and law practice management continuing legal education. Members and former members of the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel and Statewide Bar Counsel will provide practical guidance on managing attorney trust accounts, maintaining compliance with professional obligations, and reducing risk in law practice operations. Attendees will gain insight into the role of disciplinary counsel, common ethics violations, recent disciplinary developments, trust account recordkeeping and reconciliation requirements, audit preparedness, and best practices for risk.

Hawthorne Inn
2421 Berlin Tpk.
Berlin, Connecticut
United States
Wednesday, Oct 28 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Join us for an engaging and candid conversation with a distinguished panel of women attorneys who will share their personal journeys, career milestones, and the realities of navigating leadership roles in the legal profession. Whether you are a young lawyer or a mid-career lawyer, this program will offer valuable insight from finding mentors and role models, actionable advice, and open dialogue about obtaining leadership roles and the importance of work-life- balance.​ Light dinner, beverages, and networking from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM. The program will begin at 6:00 PM.

Saint Clements Castle and Marina
1931 Portland-Cobalt Road
Portland
United States
Thursday, Oct 29 8:15 AM to 3:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Newport Harbor Island Resort
1 Goat Island
Newport, RI

Sunday, Nov 1 6:00 PM to 1:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
2026 Workers' Compensation Retreat Flyer

Join us at the Newport Harbor Island Resort for the 2026 Workers' Compensation Retreat, November 1 - 3, 2026. Learn essential practice based information to hone your skills and practice.

CBA Law Center
538 Preston Ave., 3rd Floor
Meriden, CT
United States
Monday, Nov 2 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

On June 29, 2026, the US Supreme Court overturned long-standing precedent that protected heads of independent federal agencies. In Trump v. Slaughter, the Court ruled that Congress could no longer insulate heads of executive agencies with statutory “for cause” removal protections. By making executive agencies more dependent to the Executive Branch, the Supreme Court has created an avenue for alternating policy making in agencies ranging from the FCC to the EEOC. However, the Court also carved out one exception in a separate case decided that same day—Trump v. Cook—with respect to the Federal Reserve. With more cases looming on the Supreme Court docket, many question how to reconcile the two seemingly conflicting cases and how these decisions will impact federal administrative law.

Legislative Office Building (LOB)
Wednesday, Nov 4 8:00 AM to 1:45 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

The legal system was built around the assumption that both sides have the knowledge, resources, and representation to navigate complex rules and procedures. But, the reality is legal help is financially out of reach for many CT residents who, when their legal rights are at risk, sometimes have to try to navigate a system designed for lawyers on their own. The CT Judicial Branch’s Access to Justice Commission is hosting this half-day, free, conference to bring together people who want to use their legal or professional skills to help others and be a part of implementing change to reduce the barriers and obstacles that stand in the way of meaningful access to courts, the legal system, and justice. At the conference, you will discover resources and tools that you can use to enhance your skills and better serve individuals facing legal matters. You can meet, connect, and share ideas with others in the CT legal community like you – lawyers, judges, and professionals who care about narrowing the access to justice gap. You will hear from inspiring and knowledgeable presenters including (1) Senator Chris Murphy, (2) Chief Justice Raheem Mullins, and (3) Author and Innovator Sateesh Nori. You’ll have an opportunity to learn about various opportunities to do meaningful pro bono or volunteer work.

Saint Clements Castle and Marina
1931 Portland-Cobalt Rd.
Portland
United States
Thursday, Nov 5 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Agenda

Don't miss this premier event for estate planning and tax attorneys. The day will kick-off with a networking breakfast followed by both plenary and break-out sessions. National speakers will present on cutting-edge tax and estate planning issues. This year’s program includes a full-day track for estates and probate and tax paralegals and young lawyers.

Hybrid - CBA Law Center & Zoom Webinar
568 Preston Ave., 3rd Floor
Meriden, Connecticut
United States
Monday, Nov 9 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

This program aims to assist practitioners in the pursuit of obtaining, learning about, and evaluating expert witnesses. Attorneys, legal professionals, and law students will be provided with an introduction to the role of expert witnesses and the ways expert testimony can strengthen or shape a case. In addition, attendees will learn about common mistakes and ethical considerations that arise when retaining and working with experts, including independence, conflicts, fee arrangements, and preservation obligations.

Webinar
Tuesday, Nov 10 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Legal clinics and externships are where virtually every law student is exposed to the practice of law, often through serving clients whose legal needs would otherwise go unmet. These clinic and externship opportunities not only train students in the skills needed to be a lawyer but also inform their understanding of access to justice and their future ethical obligations to help close the justice gap. Inspired by their experiential work in law school, some graduates embark on public-interest careers, while others head into private practice but with the trained instinct for pro bono service. Law schools through their legal clinics and externships are the shared root system for both branches of practice: legal aid attorneys and pro bono volunteers. Legal clinics also often partner with both the private bar and legal services organizations on case work and policy reform projects—a relationship that runs in both directions, more like a continuous loop than a one-way pipeline. The panel features speakers from area law schools and larger legal community to examine the foundational role that legal clinics and externships play in developing lawyers committed to access to justice. The panel includes practitioners, professors, and students to ensure a diversity of views and perspectives.

Webinar - CLE Pass Eligible
Thursday, Nov 12 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Join Brianna Dally, privacy and cybersecurity attorney at Troutman Pepper Locke, and Diana Scott, Founder and CEO of BlueCastle IT Solutions LLC, for a candid, one-hour lunchtime webinar that reveals the cyber incidents and legal issues that often stay out of the spotlight. You will hear real-world stories of potential and actual cyber incidents, including what triggered them, how they unfolded, and what steps could have helped prevent or mitigate their impact. This CLE will walk through the compliance obligations that apply before an incident occurs and the legal requirements that arise afterward, including notification timelines, regulatory exposure, and affirmative duties to implement preventative safeguards under applicable privacy and cybersecurity laws. Rather than serving only as a refresher, this program will focus on what is happening in practice, what is not always discussed, and what the law requires organizations and legal professionals to do in response.

Webinar - CLE Pass Eligible
Monday, Nov 16 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Employers are using AI to recruit, hire, evaluate, and manage employees, and the law is racing to catch up. New state and local laws require bias audits, notices, and risk assessments, while plaintiffs are bringing discrimination claims against both employers and AI vendors. Do you know where the legal guardrails are and where the risks lie? This program gives employment counsel a practical framework for advising clients on the current rules, managing AI vendors, and building compliance programs that reduce litigation risk.

CBA Law Center - CLE Pass Eligible
538 Preston Avenue, 3rd Floor
Meriden

Tuesday, Nov 17 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

This program will give attorneys practical guidance on when a case is ripe for mediation and which mediation option best serves the client and the matter. The discussion will feature perspectives and insights from a distinguished panel spanning judicial neutrals, seasoned private mediators, and experienced practitioners. It will explore judicial and private mediation, including the benefits, limitations, costs, and strategic considerations of each. Panelists will discuss how attorneys can identify when a matter is ripe for mediation, counsel clients about the decision to mediate, evaluate the value of engaging a private third-party neutral, and approach mediation as part of an effective case strategy. The discussion will emphasize practical considerations attorneys can apply to their own matters, particularly in solo and small-firm practice.

Webinar - CLE Pass Eligible
Wednesday, Nov 18 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Join Brian Sims – a civil rights attorney and former five-term Pennsylvania state legislator who served nearly a decade across six legislative committees, including Health and Human Services – as he breaks down hospital governance and fiduciary duty across corporate forms. The presenter also served as a director of Hahnemann University Hospital during the events discussed and currently serves as a director of Vivent Health.

Webinar - CLE Pass Eligible
Thursday, Nov 19 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

This program provides Connecticut attorneys with practical insights into running a more efficient, competitive, and future-ready law firm. Topics include finance and accounting fundamentals, firm marketing, emerging technologies, and operational best practices for small and solo firms.

Aldo's Ristorante
199 Park Rd. Extension
Middlebury

Tuesday, Dec 1 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Interested in becoming a judge in Connecticut? Join us at Aldo’s Ristorante for an evening of networking, dinner, and an enlightening presentation on How to Become a Judge in Connecticut presented by a distinguished panel from the Connecticut Judicial Selection Commission, Office of the Governor, Connecticut General Assembly Judiciary Committee, and the Judicial Branch.

Zoom Meeting - CLE Pass Eligible
Wednesday, Dec 9 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

In this session, we will use a case study to look at the hidden tensions that can drive frustration, difficult conversations, and leadership decisions inside a law practice. You will experience how to look beneath the surface and how to effectively respond to mistakes and performance issues without lowering your high standards.

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

Friday, Dec 11 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Join a panel of Connecticut’s most prominent ethics and professionalism educators and practitioners as they address the issues that seem to be the most prevalent for members of the Bar. This will be a highly interactive seminar, including hypotheticals and real-time polling.