LSBA Specialty Bars CLE Seminar
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Louisiana State Bar Association, 601 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA
Check in: 8:30 a.m.
Schedule: 8:45 a.m. - 4:40 p.m.
CLE Credit Hour(s): 7.00 CLE Credit Hour(s)
Registration:
Registration is closed.
Seminar sessions are subject to limited attendance due to the facility capacity constraints.
The LSBA is not responsible for any expenses associated with travel, lodging, or other costs incurred by the registrant. This also applies if the LSBA must cancel the seminar for any reason.
Audio or video recording or transcription of any portion of the seminar is prohibited unless express consent is granted by the LSBA.
Registration Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations must be received in writing and sent to diversity@lsba.org.
Telephone cancellations will not be accepted. Cancellations received in writing before May 18, 2023, will be fully refunded minus a $15.00 administrative fee. If written confirmation of cancellation is not received by May 18, 2023, no refunds or credits will be issued of any kind. Credits will be processed within three weeks of the cancellation request.
ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE
On-site Registration Policy:
It is the policy of the LSBA that NO CASH shall be accepted for any transaction. Payment may be made by personal check or via the LSBA registration portal if open on the day of the seminar. Due to limited capacity, on-site registration is not expected to be available.
If you prefer not to register online, please click here for the Attorney Registration Form. Submission instructions are on the form.
If you are an Out of State Attorney, please click here for the Out of State Attorney Registration Form.
If you are a Non-Attorney, please click here for the Non-Attorney Registration Form.
Registrants: On the day prior to the seminar, a logistics email will be sent to your email account registered with the LSBA. If not a LSBA member, the logistics email will be sent to the email address used for the registration process.
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Day of Session - Thursday, May 25
Time of Session - 8:45 a.m. - 4:40 p.m.
8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. -
Session One (1.00 Professionalism Credit Hour) LSBA: Who We Are and How We Serve Our Members
The LSBA Member Outreach CLE Series focuses on familiarizing members with the LSBA and services provided. This CLE series is presented by the LSBA Outreach Committee in cooperation with the LSBA Board of Governors.
9:50 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. -
Session Two (1.00 Law Office Management Credit Hour) Handling Social Media and Privacy Issues in the Workplace
It's more important than ever for you to make sure your social media policies and practices are in legal compliance. This session delves into best practices for preventing and addressing workplace social media issues. Determine how to respond to on- vs. off-duty misconduct, analyze relevant case law, and discover the legal essentials of disciplining employees for improper social media use.
10:55 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. -
Session Three (1.00 Ethics Credit Hour) Defending Disciplinary Action
The best way to deal with an ethical complaint is not to have one in the first place. A distinguished panel including LSBA Ethics Counsel, Deputy Disciplinary Counsel and Respondent's Counsel discuss ways to avoid common complaints. When that fails, it is wise to know the "ins" and "outs" of the screening process, investigation and attorney prosecution.
11:55 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. -
Lunch
12:25 p.m. - 1:25 p.m. -
Session Four (1.00 General Credit Hour) What Non-Immigration Practitioners Need to Know about Immigration Laws
Foreign nationals are subject to a complex patchwork of statutes, regulations, jurisprudence, memoranda, and cables which pose a formidable barrier to casual research by the uninitiated attorney.
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. -
Session Five (1.00 General Credit Hour) Cyber Security & Law Firm Breaches
Hackers and law firms don't mix well. This presentation summarizes how to prepare for breaches before they happen, the ethics rules governing breach response, and the legal requirements for storing and disposing of personal information.
2:35 p.m. - 3:35 p.m. -
Session Six (1.00 General Credit Hour) Breaking Up is Hard to do. Business Breakups: To Negotiate, Liquidate, or Mediate
This session will examine the multiple methods of resolving business-owner disputes, otherwise known as "Business Divorces".
3:40 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. -
Session Seven (1.00 General Credit Hour) Cryptocurrency 101: A Basic Understanding, and the Current Legal Landscape
This CLE discusses the nuts and bolts of what cryptocurrency is, how it works, common uses, and the current legal landscape of how the SEC and IRS deal with crypto companies. Presenters Jarred Bradley and Abid Hussain have years of experience in up and coming technologies, and both advise clients who are deeply embedded in crypto. This CLE is for any attorney who wants to gain a better understanding of the underlying technology of cryptocurrencies and hot to legally use and get paid in crypto.
Wi-Fi Access
Wireless access will be available. Please note, electrical outlets will be limited.
Special Requirements / Questions
Please contact the LSBA if you have a disability, dietary restrictions or a food allergy which may require special accommodations at this seminar. The LSBA is committed to ensuring full accessibility for all registrants.
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Questions?
Contact the Member Outreach and Diversity team members by email at diversity@lsba.org.