Bridging the Gap – December 2020

Transitional courses are designed to help newly admitted attorneys develop a foundation in the practical skills, techniques, and procedures that are essential to the practice of law.

To receive skills credit, newly admitted attorneys must take accredited transitional CLE courses in traditional live classroom settings, or through attendance at fully interactive video conference locations that have been approved by the CLE Board for use by newly admitted attorneys. For more information about the CLE Rules, please go to www.nycourts.gov/Attorneys/CLE….

Topics Included

 Intellectual Property 101 – What Non-IP Lawyers Need to Know about IP

– Risk Management 101 – Ethical Considerations and Practice Guidance for New Lawyers

– Incapacity and Disability – Client Counseling on Advance Directives and Special Needs Trusts/Third Party Trusts

– Law Pay (Sponsor Promo)

– Immigration Law | Key Skills in Client Counseling for New Lawyers

– Embracing Technology to Reduce Mistakes – Key Skills for Lawyers to Improve Efficiency 

– Addressing Wellbeing, Mental Health and Substance Use in the Legal Profession

– Will Drafting – Key Drafting Tips for New Lawyers

– Prenuptial Agreements – Client Counseling 101

– Health Law 101

– Ten Things Every Lawyer Needs to Know about HR & Compliance

– Selected Topics in LLCs, Corporations and Other Business Organizations in New York