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Continuing Legal Education
Attorney and Firm Services
Upcoming Courses
Current Scheduled CLE Programs:
Fifth Annual Barristers & Baseball CLE Event
The Peoria Municipal Court, National Bank of Arizona, and Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law invite you to attend the Fifth Annual Barristers & Baseball CLE Event.
To Be Rescheduled – Date TBD
1:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
(4.0 hours CLE, includes 1.0 ethics)
New Location
Rio Vista Recreation Center
8866 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria, AZ 85381
Admission is free.
Registration includes CLE, refreshments and free parking.
The first 25 registrants who request it will receive a free ticket to the 6:40 p.m. Brewers vs. Mariners game at
Peoria Sports Complex
16101 N. 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382
Sports and entertainment law have become an integral part of the legal profession as well as both U.S.and world culture. The legal and sports fields involve performance of athletes, team management, commercial regulation and community involvement. This year’s presenters share in-depth knowledge of many a legal issue comprising sports and entertainment law. Our team includes these distinguished speakers:
- Honorable George T. Anagnost, Peoria Municipal Court, Presiding Judge
- Gabriel Feldman, Tulane Law School, Sher Garner Associate Professor of Sports Law and Paul and Abram B. Barron Associate Professor of Law
- Stephen M. Hart, Lewis Roca, Rothgerber, Christie, LLP, Partner
- Sara F. Hawkins, Sara F. Hawkins Attorney at Law, Founding Attorney
RSVP to Tracy Ward: 602.212.8890 or
Tracy.Ward@nbarizona.com
The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 4.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 1.0 hours of professional responsibility.
Statements expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of National Bank of Arizona. No guarantees, representations or warranties are made by National Bank of Arizona as to the accuracy or adequacy of the information provided by the program speakers. Statements in the presentations and their materials should be verified before relying on them.
All tax liabilities, if any, associated with the benefits are the responsibility of the recipient, and the recipient may receive an IRS tax reporting statement that includes the approximate retail value of the benefits. If tax documentation including a valid W-9 or W-8 is not completed, the prize may be forfeited.
Exploring Impostor Syndrome
A Resiliency Workshop
What is “impostor syndrome?” How it can impact your competence, relationship with clients and overall, your practice. This is an interactive workshop and presentation geared towards learning how to recognize and combat impostor syndrome.
Emily T. Bashah, Psy.D. is the owner of Bashah Psychological Services, PLC, which provides clinical, forensic and consulting services for various populations. Dr. Bashah presents training workshops for attorneys, first responders, mental and behavioral health organizations, universities as well as local, state and national organizations. She is approved to evaluate and provide therapy for the Arizona State Board of Nursing and Arizona Medical Board.
To Be Rescheduled – Date TBD
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
CLE Credits: 3.0
National Bank of Arizona
Conference Center
6001 N. 24th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016
RSVP: https://awla.clubexpress.com/
AWLA Members $30.00
Non-AWLA Members $40.00
The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 3.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 3.0 hours of professional responsibility.
Statements expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of National Bank of Arizona. No guarantees, representations or warranties are made by National Bank of Arizona as to the accuracy or adequacy of the information provided by the program speakers. Statements in the presentations and their materials should be verified before relying on them.
Discipline, Malpractice, Insurance – and It’s Not Even Boring!
This program will tell lawyers the key points they need to know to steer clear of discipline/legal malpractice trouble. Hear from two experts (former bar counsel/ethics counsel - current discipline defense counsel) about how to prevent a malpractice claim, and also stay out of hot water with the State Bar. The speakers will provide practical tips to help you avoid trouble!
Learn the following about lawyer discipline:
- What is the most typical mistake lawyers make that get them a bar charge?
- What is one type of conduct that is guaranteed to get a lawyer sanctioned?
- What is the Court’s role in lawyer discipline?
Learn the following about legal malpractice and insurance:
- What are the most frequent mistakes that result in a claim?
- What can you do to help prevent a claim against you?
- What should you do if a claim is filed – and what should you not do at all costs!
- What is a “gap” – and how can it affect your coverage?
- What is the retroactive date?
- What control you have over your own defense?
- What’s in your policy – and why it matters!
Karen Clark is a founding partner at Adams & Clark, PC. Karen has been practicing law for over thirty years and focuses her practice on advising and representing lawyers in discipline matters, admissions, reinstatements, fee disputes and expert witness issues. She also represents applicants to the State Bar.
Ralph Adams is a founding partner at Adams & Clark, PC. Ralph has been practicing law for over thirty years and focuses on advising and representing attorneys in all aspects of attorney discipline including State Bar investigations, formal prosecutions and reinstatements. Ralph also provides services as expert witness regarding professional responsibility, both consulting and testifying.
To Be Rescheduled – Date TBD
1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
National Bank of Arizona
Conference Center
6001 N. 24th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Refreshments will be provided
Cost: None
CLE Credits: 2.0
RSVP to Tracy Ward: 602.212.8890 or Tracy.Ward@nbarizona.com
The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 2.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 2.0 hours of professionalresponsibility.
Statements expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of National Bank of Arizona. No guarantees, representations or warranties are made by National Bank of Arizona as to the accuracy or adequacy of the information provided by the program speakers. Statements in the presentations and their materials should be verified before relying on them.
The Fourth Annual CLE Marathon
Day 1
- 2020 – Easy to Understand Cyber Security for Lawyers
- Reclaiming Lawyer Rights: Professional Responsibility, the First Amendment and a Mandatory Bar
- Use of Legal Entities and/or Devices: When and What to Use, Precautions, Concerns and the Impact of Recent Statutory Changes (to LLCs) and Life
- Navigating the Disciplinary Process with Bar Counsel and Respondent’s Counsel
Day 2
- DUI & Forensics
- Legal Malpractice and Ethics
- Grandparent Custody
- Combating Homelessness: The Legal Issues
Marathon Details:
To Be Rescheduled – Date TBD
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
National Bank of Arizona
Conference Center, Gisi Hall
6001 N. 24th Street, Conference Center
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Cost: None
CLE Credits: 7.5 hours, including no less than 2.0 ethics each day
Food and drinks will be provided.
RSVP to Tracy Ward: 602.212.8890 or Tracy.Ward@nbarizona.com
Sponsors:
The Sole Practitioners & Small Firms Private Listserv (www.spsfaz.org) (Association of Sole Practitioners and Small Firms of Arizona), The Angulo Law Firm, PLLC, The Law Office of Debbie Weecks, and
The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 7.5 hours (each day) toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including no less than 2.0 hours (each day) of professional responsibility.
Statements expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of National Bank of Arizona. No guarantees, representations or warranties are made by National Bank of Arizona as to the accuracy or adequacy of the information provided by the program speakers. Statements in the presentations and their materials should be verified before relying on them.
Advanced Real Estate Issues in Bankruptcy
Please join us as we discuss real estate issues that may occur in bankruptcy matters, including:
- Tax Issues focusing on tax liens, domestic support obligations and Trustee’s using IRS tax liens to carve out Debtor’s homestead
- Presented by Kenneth Neele, Esq., Neele Law Firm, PLC and Stuart Rodgers, Esq., Lane & Nach, P.C.
- Avoiding consensual 2nd mortgages
- Presented by Scott Hyder, Esq., Law Office of Scott W. Hyder, PLC
- Recorded Judgments are Not Liens on Homesteads
- Presented by James Kahn, Esq., Kahn & Ahart, PLLC
- Dismissal of Completed Chapter 13’s for Failure to Make Payments Outside Plan
- Presented by Gary R. Stickell, Esq., Gary R. Stickell, Attorney at Law
- New Statutes affecting Homeowners Association Fees
- Presented by Scott Hyder, Esq., Law Office of Scott W. Hyder, PLC
Seminar Details:
To Be Rescheduled – Date TBD
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
CLE Credits: 3.0
National Bank of Arizona
Conference Center
6001 N. 24th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Refreshments will be provided
Cost: None
CLE Credits: 3.0
RSVP to Tracy Ward: 602.212.8890 or Tracy.Ward@nbarizona.com
The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 2.5 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including .5 hours of professional responsibility.
Statements expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of National Bank of Arizona. No guarantees, representations or warranties are made by National Bank of Arizona as to the accuracy or adequacy of the information provided by the program speakers. Statements in the presentations and their materials should be verified before relying on them.