Join us on January 29, 2025. All in-house counsel are welcome.
5 Hrs of CA CLE Credit including Specialty CLEs (Competence, Civility, Technology) + Pizza Lunch Delivery.
8:30AM - 9:30AM / LAWYERS CONCERNED FOR LAWYERS PENNSYLVANIA
When Good Enough Isn’t Good Enough - Perfectionism in the Legal Profession
(1.0 Hour Competence Issues Credit)
“Everyone tells me I’m doing a great job. My clients, my colleagues, my family. Why do I feel like I don’t measure up- that my work just isn’t that good?”
“If I ask for help, everyone will know the truth about me.”
“I’m ok. I can work this out for myself.”
Sound familiar? If so, you may be struggling with the perfectionism and self- doubt that has plagued members of the legal profession for years. When the pressure placed on lawyers externally to succeed is outweighed by the pressure lawyers place upon themselves, the impact on mental health can be devastating if left untreated.
There is a misconception among lawyers that only people who have “hit bottom” need or ask for help. The statistics say otherwise as recent surveys indicate that the overwhelming majority of legal practitioners believe they have suffered negative mental health consequences as a result of their chosen profession.
Recent studies have shown that there has been a dramatic increase in impairment due to alcoholism, addiction and mental health disorders among members of the legal profession. The statistics are compelling and clearly indicate that 1 out of 3 attorneys will likely have a need for substance use or mental health services at some point in their careers.
SPEAKER
Brian S. Quinn, Esq.
Education and Outreach Coordinator
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania
9:45AM - 10:45AM / FARELLA BRAUN + MARTEL
Why Civility Matters
(1.0 Hour Civility Credit)
This program will explore what civility is and why it is so important to the legal profession and the courts. We will examine the recent report and recommendations of the California Civility Task Force (“CCTF”), a joint project of the California Judges Association and the California Lawyers Association chaired by Justice Brian S. Curry, Presiding Justice of the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Four. We will delve into – in the words of the CCTF’s report – the link between incivility and bias where “young lawyers, women and those from historically underrepresented communities are disproportionately on the receiving end of intemperate remarks and abusive behavior.” This program will offer practical strategies for identifying, preventing and addressing incivility.
SPEAKERS
Sarah Good, Partner, Chief Talent and Inclusion Officer, Farella Braun + Martel
Hilary Krase, Senior Associate, Farella Braun + Martel
11:00AM - NOON / BEVERIDGE & DIAMOND
Avoiding Greenwashing: How to Frame Your Green Marketing Claim
Even seemingly harmless environmental and sustainability claims can violate advertising and marketing regulations, prompting claims of “greenwashing” from customers or stakeholders. Some even lead to government enforcement and consumer litigation. Learn how to evaluate various environmental and sustainability advertising claims, how to spot and resolve risks of greenwashing, and how to ensure companies can properly formulate marketing claims.
SPEAKERS
Allyn Stern, Managing Principal, Beveridge & Diamond
Sharon Mathew, Associate, Beveridge & Diamond
12:00pm PT - LUNCH DELIVERY (Order link will be sent to email address used to register. Order deadline: Jan 25.)
12:30PM - 1:30PM / FAEGRE DRINKER
New California Laws for 2025 and Beyond: What Employers Should Know
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several laws in 2024 addressing a variety of topics including reforms to the California Private Attorneys General Act, discrimination, victims of domestic violence and paid family leave. Join Faegre Drinker partner Pascal Benyamini and associate Amanda Semaan as they dive into how these laws will affect California employers in 2025.
SPEAKERS
Pascal Benyamini, Partner, Faegre Drinker
Amanda Semaan, Counsel, Faegre Drinker
1:45PM - 2:00PM / KEKER VAN NEST & PETERS
(1.0 Hour Technology Credit)
Participants must join using Zoom web link sent to the email they used to register to be eligible for CLE credit.
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