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CLE Round-Up 2005: Seven Topics in Seven Hours: On Friday, December 2, 2005 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:40 p.m., we will bring to the law school bring seven experts in a variety of areas of the law to provide an update and review on important 2005 cases and other timely issues. All of the speakers have previously presented at the law school and have received stellar evaluations from attendees.
Second Annual Legal Spanish and the Culture of Law in Mexico CLE: From Sunday, November 13 through Friday, November 18, 2005 the Seattle University School of Law in partnership with Se Habla…La Paz Spanish Language Immersion Schools will present the Second Annual Legal Spanish and the Culture of Law in Mexico CLE. This year’s program will take place in La Paz, Baja California Sur and is approved for 20 General CLE credits by the WSBA.
Amanda Kumar’s Case: An Interactive Discussion of the Ethical Issues that Attorneys Face in Their Day-to-Day Practice: On Friday, October 28, 2005 from 12 - 4:15 p.m., Professors Dave Boerner and John Strait will use a videotape entitled, Amanda Kumar’s Case to facilitate a discussion about various ethical issues and to work through possible solutions. The content of the tape has received rave reviews as has the Strait – Boerner combination.
Community Property for Non-Community Property Practitioners: On Friday, October 21, 2005 from 12 - 4:15 p.m., we will present a timely cle that will focus and discuss community property issues as they relate to the areas of Estate Planning, Commercial Law and Bankruptcy, Tax, and Non-Marital Relationships.
The Third Annual Hope for the Profession and the Practitioner: On Friday, October 14, 2005 from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., we will continue discussing how lawyers can seek greater meaning in their work by incorporating ideas from therapeutic jurisprudence, collaborative and preventive law, and reflective practice. The purpose of this seminar is to promote a legal system that is more responsive to client and lawyer needs.
Planning and Preparing the Cross-Examination: An Afternoon with Robert Blake’s Attorney, M. Gerald Schwartzbach: On Friday, October 7, 2005 from 1 - 4:15 p.m., the law school will present a unique program that should not be missed. When speaking to the media after their not guilty verdict, several jurors in the Robert Blake trial said that for them the case was over once the key prosecution witnesses had been cross-examined. In this workshop, Mr. Schwartzbach will focus upon that little discussed, but most crucial aspect of the art of cross-examination – preparation.
Recent Developments in International Trade: On Friday, September 30, 2005 from 12 - 4:15 p.m., the Seattle University School of Law will present a program on recent developments in international trade with regard to doing business in China and Europe. Experts in international law will discuss the current issues every attorney should be aware of surrounding cross-border transactions with counterparties in these countries.
Advocating for Immigrant Victims: Immigration Court Project CLE: On Friday, September 23, 2005 from 12 - 4:45 p.m., the Seattle University School of Law Access to Justice Institute will present a cle to prepare attorneys and advocates with little or no immigration experience to assist domestic violence victims going through removal proceedings or making affirmative applications under the provisions of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
Cutting Edge Meets Bottom Line: New Conflict Resolution Strategies for Better Business: On Friday, September 16 from 12 - 4:15 p.m., the Center of Corporations Law & Society will present a unique cle that trains attorneys, directors, and senior management to effectively prevent and resolve conflicts. Participants will learn about the latest efficient and cost-saving conflict resolution methods in areas such as workplace disputes, whistleblower concerns, and business negotiations.
Third Annual Directors Training Academy: Adding Value Through Legal, Ethical and Responsible Corporate Governance: On Friday, June 10, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., the Center on Corporations, Law & Society at Seattle University School of Law will present The Third Annual Directors Training Academy: Adding Value Through Legal, Ethical and Responsible Corporate Governance. Through direct instruction as well as interactive dialogue among program participants, our faculty will help Academy attendees navigate the complex future of compliance and ethical leadership to improve corporate performance and governance...(Third Annual Directors Training Academy)
Collaborative Law in Employment Disputes: Washington Collaborative Law and Seattle University School of Law present: There’s Gotta Be A Better Way: Using Collaborative Law in Employment Disputes, 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 28, 2005, at Seattle University School of Law. The speaker, David Hoffman, will explain the strength of collaborative law: how it works in employment cases and the promise and challenges it holds. Hoffman is a mediator, arbitrator, and attorney who practices collaborative law in Boston in employment, business, construction, family law, and other matters. He is a founder of the Boston Law Collaborative, LLC and the 2005 Chair of the American Bar Association’s Dispute Resolution Section. He co-edited Bringing Peace into the Room: How the Personal Qualities of the Mediator Impact the Process of Conflict Resolution (Jossey-Bass 2003). Gather for refreshments at 5:30 p.m., and David will speak from 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. Approved for one General CLE credit. Admission is free and there is no need to pre-register. Just show up...(Collaborative Law)
Undocumented Aliens-Civil Rights, Labor Law and International Human Rights: Hoffman Plastics–Problems and Opportunities: On Friday, April 22 from 12 - 4:15 p.m., the Seattle University School of Law and The Mexico-U.S. Judicial and Scholarly Interchange will present a program entitled: Undocumented Aliens-Civil Rights, Labor Law and International Human Rights: Hoffman Plastics–Problems and Opportunities. This CLE will explore the Hoffman Plastics decision, successful strategies for limiting its effects, and the role international human rights law does and can play within the U.S. at the state or federal level. This program is essential for Immigration, Labor & Employment, and Tort lawyers.
Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: On Friday, April 22, the Seattle University School of Law Access to Justice Institute will present a program to discuss the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and its impact on battered mothers and their children seeking safety in the U.S. The Convention was drafted at The Hague, the Netherlands, in 1980 and put into effect in the U.S. through passage of the International Child Abduction Remedies Act (“ICARA”) passed by Congress in July 1988. Countries party to the Convention are expected to help quickly return abducted children to their country of habitual residence, where other issues, such as custody, can be resolved by local jurisdictions.
Where's My Vote? Lessons Learned from Washington State's Gubernatorial Election: The experience of the last two presidential elections and Washington State’s gubernatorial election has made many worry. Did my vote count? Was the process fair? Why is the election out of the hands of the voters and now in the court system? Do we need to reform our election process? To address these concerns, Seattle University School of Law and the Seattle University Law Review are sponsoring an election reform symposium on Saturday, April 16 from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. The purpose of the symposium is to discuss the events surrounding the State’s gubernatorial election and to review potential election reforms...(Voting Symposium)
Second Annual Advertising Law Conference: On Friday, April 15, 2005 from 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m., Seattle University School of Law will present The Second Annual Advertising Law Conference. This year’s program will bring together leaders from industry and government to share their insight and experience in a variety of timely issues in advertising law.
The Jury System: Preserve It or Destroy It: On Friday, April 8 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., the Seattle University School of Law will bring together national and international experts to discuss the effectiveness of the jury system. The Jury System: Preserve It or Destroy It will include sessions that debate both sides of the issue and frame the discussion with an historical perspective.
Lawyering and Leadership: On Friday, April 1 from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., the law school continues its successful Hope for the Profession and the Practitioner series with an all-day CLE that will focus on Lawyering and Leadership. This seminar will focus on how lawyers can make effective use of their leadership potential.
New Rules of Professional Conduct: How Might Your Life Change: On Friday, March 11 from 12 - 4:15 p.m., the Seattle University School of Law will present a timely ethics program entitled: New Rules of Professional Conduct: How Might Your Life Change. The new rules have been forwarded to the WA State Supreme Court for approval and are the greatest changes of legal ethics in Washington in a generation. This CLE will get you up to date on all of the proposed changes.
Updating Your Skills: The Process of Researching Washington Law: On Friday, March 4 from 12 - 4:15 p.m., we will present a CLE entitled: Updating Your Skills: The Process of Researching Washington Law. This is a back to basics CLE that focuses on the process of doing legal research in Washington. Although numerous CLEs cover where to find Washington law on the Internet, this program will provide you with concrete strategies for how to research Washington law online.
Licensing in a Nutshell: Domestic, International, and Ethical Considerations: On Friday, February 25 from 12 - 4:15 p.m., the law school's Intellectual Property Law Society will present Licensing in a Nutshell: Domestic, International, and Ethical Considerations. This unique half-day CLE will offer a comprehensive guide to licensing intellectual property. Licensing experts will discuss the current issues every attorney should be aware of surrounding licensing agreements in domestic and international settings.
Unemployment Insurance for Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims: On Friday, February 4, 2005 from 12 - 4:30 p.m., the Access to Justice Institute will host a CLE on Unemployment Insurance for Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims. This program will feature national leaders on domestic violence and stalking issues, as well as a judicial perspective on effective representation of clients in unemployment benefit hearings.
The Case for Auschwitz: On Friday, February 4 from 8:30 - 11:45 a.m., the Seattle University School of Law in partnership with the Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center will present a program entitled: The Case for Auschwitz. The program will discuss the David Irving Holocaust Denial libel trial. The trial raised questions about proof itself: When is a fact established? When is doubt reasonable? What is proof? What is the quantum of evidence or at least ambiguity that renders an argument reasonable—rather than reckless—and, in this case, hateful?
Anti-Oppression Training: On Friday, January 21 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Seattle University School of Law's Access to Justice Institute will present their annual Anti-Oppression Training CLE. The training is designed to facilitate communication and empowerment. The focus will be on clarifying the complexities of working across significant differences and on understanding the dynamics of oppression.