April 2026 Free CLE

April 1:

* Win Before You Walk In: Mastering Pre-Trial Tactics - Part 4: Building the Damages. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

April 2:

* Immigration Enforcement: When Does Lawful Protesting Cross the Line? First and Second Amendment Considerations. By WSBA.

* Expanding Access through Digital Accessibility in Minnesota's State Courts. By Minnesota State Law Library.

* Identifying Red Flags Before They Become Red Flags. By CES.

* Fix Your Intake: 3 Strategies to Get the Right Clients (and Stop Attracting the Wrong Ones). By Clio.

April 3:

* Entertainment & Sports Law Symposium. By CSU College of Law.

April 7:

*  Immigration Enforcement: When Jurisdictions Collide. By WSBA.

* Navigating FDA Guidance for Medical Device Advertising and Promotion. By Cozen O'Connor.

April 8:

* AI Prompt Playbook: Sharpening AI Queries for Secure, Strategic and Strong Legal Research. By Veritext.

April 9:

* Artificial Intelligence in Employment: Emerging Laws and Compliance Requirements. By LexisNexis.

* From Intake to Insight: Early Case Assessment, Ethics, and Strategic Decision-Making in Insurance Litigation. By LexisNexis.

* An Ethics Primer for Government Contracts Practitioners: Best Strategies, Compliance, and Professional Responsibility Location. By Cozen O'Connor.

* A Quarter for Your Thoughts: New York Employment Law Q1 2026 Developments and Trends. By Cozen O'Connor.

April 13:

* AI or Absolute Irrelevance — The New Divide in Trial Strategy. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* Accounting for Gender-Based Crimes Against Women and Girls in International Law. BY University of Minnesota Law School.

April 14:

* California Law Update — Navigating the Limits of Employment‑Related Agreements. By Cozen O'Connor.

April 15:

* The Ethics of Generative AI. By Bloomberg Law.

* 2025 Year in Review of Bad Faith Cases and Beyond. By Cozen O'Connor.

* The Path to Recovery — How Lawyers Can Identify and Overcome Substance Use Challenges. By Attorney Protective.

* Tips for Avoiding Common Ethics Violations. By Washington County Law Library and the Washington County Bar Association.

April 17+18:

* Neither Sword Nor Purse - Defending America’s Independent Judiciary and the Rule of Law. By UW Law et al.

April 16:

* AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI. By LexisNexis.

* Technology and the Legal Practitioner: Ethical Concerns & Best Practice. By LexisNexis.

April 21:

* Litigation Analytics for General Counsel & Corporate Legal. By LexisNexis.

* Looking Ahead to 2026 – Accelerating Genomics in Personal Injury Cases. By Perrin.
* Riding the Receivership Wave: Insight from Receivers, Lawyers and the Bench. By University of Minnesota Law School.

April 22:

* Using Skilled Interpreters - What Attorneys Need to Know. By LEAP Legal Software.

April 23:

* Artificial Intelligence in the Energy Sector. By LexisNexis.

April 28:

* Lien on Me: Navigating Medicaid Recoveries Without Losing Your Mind. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* Recognizing Indian Law Issues in State Civil & Criminal Cases. By WSBA.

April 29:

* The Para‑Presidency: The Department of Government Efficiency and Beyond. By Widener University Commonwealth Law School.

* From Isolation to Connection: Supporting Mental Health in the Legal Profession. By Minnesota State Law Library.

April 30:

* What to Expect from a Fire Expert. By Pete Fowler Construction Services.

* Pollution Insurance: Are you covered?. By LexisNexis.

* Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals. By LexisNexis.

* Long Island’s New Bench Goes to Bat — Changes Shaping Trial Practice. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

May 2026 Free CLE

May 4:

* Environmental Justice and Indigenous Law in Washington State. By WSBA.

May 6:

* Win Before You Walk In: Mastering Pre-Trial Tactics - Part 5: Motion Practice to Move Your Case. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* Let’s Get Technical: Data Security Ethics for Law Firms. By Veritext.

* The Modern Solo & Small Firm Summit (day 1 of 3). By Clio.

* Social Media Addiction Litigation: Ethics, PFS Strategy, and Managing Complex Claims. By Perrin.

May 7:

* Corporate Law Quiz Show. By LexisNexis.

* Seeing Isn’t Believing: Litigating in the Age of Deepfakes. By LexisNexis.

* How To Dispute An Appraisal. By CES

* From Claim to Closure — Guiding Clients Through Settlement. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* The Modern Solo & Small Firm Summit (day 2 of 3). By Clio.

* The Three Phases of Practice: Building Well, Living Fully, Letting Go Wisely. By WSBA.

May 8:
* The Modern Solo & Small Firm Summit (day 3 of 3). By Clio.

May 12:

* Analytics & Ethics for Civil Litigation. By LexisNexis.

* From Profile to Post: Staying Compliant While Building Your Brand on Social Media. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. 

May 14:

* AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI. By LexisNexis.

* CTRL‑ALT‑Defend — Cyber Security Ethics and Compliance. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

May 21:

* Piercing The Corporate Veil: Prevention & Litigation. By LexisNexis.

* Back to Work Doesn’t Mean Back to Whole — Hidden Lost Earnings in Personal Injury Cases. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

May 27:

* Defects, Damages & Defenses: Mastering Product Liability Claims. By Perrin.

May 28:

* HIPAA - Understanding Enforcement, Penalties & Research Strategies. By LexisNexis.

* Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals. By LexisNexis.

* The Expert Role in the Property Claim Appraisal Process By Pete Fowler Construction Services.

June 2026 Free CLE

June 2:

* Moneyball for Civil Litigation. By LexisNexis.

 June 4:

* ADUs and VRBOs: The Alphabet Soup of Neighborhood Living in 2026 and Beyond. By National Conflict Resolution Center.

* Generative Artificial Intelligence Current Trends in Practice. By LexisNexis.

* Marketing, Advertising and The Law. By CES.

June 9:

* Feeling Crispy? Burnout Is an Ethics Problem You Can't Ignore. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

June 11:

* AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI. By LexisNexis.

* National Security Review of Foreign Investment Transactions. By LexisNexis.

* Reversals of Fortune. By Minnesota State Law Library Continuing Legal Education Programs

June 17:

* Social Media – Discovery, Ethics, Evidence & Sanctions. By Veritext.

June 18:

* High Performance Without Burnout — Practical Well‑being Strategies for Lawyers. By Clifford Law Office.

* Managing Biases to Achieve Optimal Negotiation and Litigation Outcomes. By National Conflict Resolution Center.

* Research & Drafting Techniques For Corporate Law. By LexisNexis.

* Social Media in the Workplace: What could possibly go wrong?.  By LexisNexis.

June 23:

* Litigation Analytics for General Counsel & Corporate Legal. By LexisNexis.

June 25:

* Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals. By LexisNexis.

* Researching Experts and Judges.  By LexisNexis.

* Minnesota Supreme Court Attorney Discipline — Inside the Process (with ethics credit). By 

Minnesota State Law Library Continuing Legal Education Programs.

July 2026 Free CLE

July 2:

* Why Every Real Estate Agent Must Know What The Condo Questionnaire Is. By CES.

August 2026 Free CLE

August 6:

* Mortgage Programs For Self-Employed Borrowers. By CES.

 All programs are free and open to the public, although intended for Continuing Legal Education for legal professionals.

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• March 2026 Free CLE

  March 3-6: 

  * AI Spring Training Camp for Legal Professionals. By Clio.

  March 4:

  * Win Before You Walk In: Mastering Pre-Trial Tactics - Part 3: Successful Discovery Techniques and The Importance of a Good Deposition. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

  * AI Spring Training Camp for Legal Professionals. (Day 2 of 4). By Clio.

  March 5:

  * Integrating AI Into Your Daily Law Practice - Practical Uses and Ethical Considerations. By Smokeball.

  * Emily Dies in Paris: The Art of Ancillary Probate in New York. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

  * Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals. By LexisNexis.

  * Trends to Watch in Energy Law. By LexisNexis.

  * Core Law 2026. By CES.

  * AI Spring Training Camp for Legal Professionals. (Day 3 of 4). By Clio.

  March 6:

  * AI Spring Training Camp for Legal Professionals. (Day 4 of 4). By Clio..

  March 10:

  * Analytics & Ethics for Civil Litigation. By LexisNexis.

  March 11:

  * Conflict of Interest? Spotting Conflicts Before They Spot You. By Attorney Protective.

  * No, I’m Not the Court Reporter: Seeking Justice Without Bias. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

  * Faulty Workmanship in Property Insurance: Coverage Exclusions and Emerging Trends. By Cozen O'Connor.

  March 12:

  * Bankruptcy Fundamentals. By LexisNexis.

  * Cyber Law and Cybersecurity Insurance 101. By LexisNexis.

  March 17:

  * The Top 5 Trends Shaping Mid-Sized Law Firms and How to Respond. By Clio.

  * From Resistance to Results — The Playbook for AI Success. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

  March 18:

  * Groundbreaking Video Technology: From Advanced Web Cams to Detecting Deepfakes. By Veritext.

  * How AI Works for Legal Professionals. By Alta Pro.

  * The Rights of Protesters and Legal Challenges to Protect Those Rights. By Dakota County Law Library.

  March 19:

  * DJ Wars - Part 2: Spinning the Hits & Misses of Insurance Declaratory Judgment Actions. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

  * AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI. By LexisNexis.

  * Trends to Watch in Antitrust Law. By LexisNexis.

  March 24:

  * Healthcare as a Human Right. By Washington State Bar Association.

  * Thomas Fox Response-Compliance into 2027 and Beyond. By Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

  March 25:

  * PJI Backstage Pass: Inside Knowledge to Strengthen Your Case at Every Stage. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

  March 26:

  * Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals. By LexisNexis.

  * Navigating the Minnesota Commitment Appeal Panel: Overview of Practice and Procedures. By Minnesota State Law Library.

  * Evaluating Slip, Trip, and Fall Claims. By Pete Fowler Construction Services.

  March 27:

  * The ReproCussions of Barriers to Care: Youth Access and the Fight for Bodily Autonomy. By Case Western Reserve University School of Law Reproductive Rights Law Initiative. 

  March 31:

  * Finding Calm in Stormy Seas. By WSBA Legal Lunchbox series.

  * Moneyball for Civil Litigation. By LexisNexis.

  
  

  April 2026 Free CLE

  April 1:

  * Win Before You Walk In: Mastering Pre-Trial Tactics - Part 4: Building the Damages. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

  April 2:

  * Expanding Access through Digital Accessibility in Minnesota's State Courts. By Minnesota State Law Library.

  * Identifying Red Flags Before They Become Red Flags. By CES.

  * Fix Your Intake: 3 Strategies to Get the Right Clients (and Stop Attracting the Wrong Ones). By Clio.

  April 3:

  * Entertainment & Sports Law Symposium. By CSU College of Law.

  April 8:

  * AI Prompt Playbook: Sharpening AI Queries for Secure, Strategic and Strong Legal Research. By Veritext.

  April 9:

  * Artificial Intelligence in Employment: Emerging Laws and Compliance Requirements. By LexisNexis.

  * From Intake to Insight: Early Case Assessment, Ethics, and Strategic Decision-Making in Insurance Litigation. By LexisNexis.

  * An Ethics Primer for Government Contracts Practitioners: Best Strategies, Compliance, and Professional Responsibility Location. By Cozen O'Connor.

  April 16:

  * AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI. By LexisNexis.

  * Technology and the Legal Practitioner: Ethical Concerns & Best Practice. By LexisNexis.

  April 21:

  * Litigation Analytics for General Counsel & Corporate Legal. By LexisNexis.

  * Looking Ahead to 2026 – Accelerating Genomics in Personal Injury Cases. By Perrin.

  April 28:

  * Lien on Me: Navigating Medicaid Recoveries Without Losing Your Mind. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

  April 29:

  * The Para‑Presidency: The Department of Government Efficiency and Beyond. By Widener University Commonwealth Law School.

  * From Isolation to Connection: Supporting Mental Health in the Legal Profession. By Minnesota State Law Library.

  April 30:

  * What to Expect from a Fire Expert. By Pete Fowler Construction Services.

  * Pollution Insurance: Are you covered?. By LexisNexis.

  * Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals. By LexisNexis.

  * Long Island’s New Bench Goes to Bat — Changes Shaping Trial Practice. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

  May 2026 Free CLE

  May 6:

  * Win Before You Walk In: Mastering Pre-Trial Tactics - Part 5: Motion Practice to Move Your Case. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

  * Let’s Get Technical: Data Security Ethics for Law Firms. By Veritext.

  May 7:

  * Corporate Law Quiz Show. By LexisNexis.

  * Seeing Isn’t Believing: Litigating in the Age of Deepfakes. By LexisNexis.

  * How To Dispute An Appraisal. By CES

  * From Claim to Closure — Guiding Clients Through Settlement. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

  May 12:

  * Analytics & Ethics for Civil Litigation. By LexisNexis.

  * From Profile to Post: Staying Compliant While Building Your Brand on Social Media. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. 

  May 14:

  * AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI. By LexisNexis.

  May 21:

  * Piercing The Corporate Veil: Prevention & Litigation. By LexisNexis.

  May 28:

  * HIPAA - Understanding Enforcement, Penalties & Research Strategies. By LexisNexis.

  * Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals. By LexisNexis.

  * The Expert Role in the Property Claim Appraisal Process By Pete Fowler Construction Services.

  
  

  June 2026 Free CLE

  June 2:

  * Moneyball for Civil Litigation. By LexisNexis.

   June 4:

  * ADUs and VRBOs: The Alphabet Soup of Neighborhood Living in 2026 and Beyond. By National Conflict Resolution Center.

  * Generative Artificial Intelligence Current Trends in Practice. By LexisNexis.

  * Marketing, Advertising and The Law. By CES.

  June 11:

  * AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI. By LexisNexis.

  June 17:

  * Social Media – Discovery, Ethics, Evidence & Sanctions. By Veritext.

  June 18:

  * Managing Biases to Achieve Optimal Negotiation and Litigation Outcomes. By National Conflict Resolution Center.

  * Research & Drafting Techniques For Corporate Law. By LexisNexis.

  * Social Media in the Workplace: What could possibly go wrong?.  By LexisNexis.

  June 23:

  * Litigation Analytics for General Counsel & Corporate Legal. By LexisNexis.

  June 25:

  * Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals. By LexisNexis.

  * Researching Experts and Judges.  By LexisNexis.

  
  

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  Here’s to expanding access and keeping knowledge moving!

  
  

  Warmly,

  
  

  Randy Winn 

  The "We Are American, We Have No King" Song: https://youtu.be/tY1wTT9ifJE

  
  

March 2025+ Free CLE

 Dear Friends and Colleagues,

I'm excited to share this month’s Free CLE Webinar calendar with you. Use it and share it with your network. Please note that while all listings are free, not all are approved for credit in every jurisdiction. For events that don’t list your state, you may be able to self-apply for credit depending on your jurisdiction's rules.

If you discover any new programs, tell me about them - I continuously update the webinar calendar throughout the month at  http://4freeCLE.blogspot.com . Thank you for your continued support, and happy learning! - REW

March 2025 Free CLE

March 3:
* Breached! Cybersecurity 101. By LexisNexis.

* The Limits of Loper Bright. By Widener University Commonwealth Law School.

March 5: 

* Overcoming the Privacy Hurdles for AI Model Training. By WSBA.

* Research Skills for Litigators. by LexisNexis.

* HIPAA - Understanding Enforcement, Penalties & Research Strategies. By LexisNexis.

March 6:

* How to Use Tools (including MS Word) to Simplify Document Drafting. By Clio.

* Why Lenders Miss Closing Dates. By CES.

* The Role of an Independent Judiciary in Maintaining the Rule of Law. By Widener University Commonwealth Law School.

* Trump Administration 2.0: Update on Legal Developments Impacting Employers. By Cozen O'Connor.

* Navigating the Unique Issues Women Face in Today’s Workplace and Online. By Fordham.

March 7:

* HIPAA - Understanding Enforcement, Penalties & Research Strategies. By LexisNexis.

March 11:

* Use of AI and ChatGPT/LLM In the Law Profession. By Alta Pro.

* Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward. By LexisNexis.

* Clio's Criminal Defense Law Firm Virtual Summit. By Clio.

March 12:

* Artificial Intelligence in the Energy Sector. By LexisNexis.

* Virtual Pro Bono CLE Series: Limited Scope and Guardianship. By PILI (Illinois).

March 13:

* Beyond Loper Bright: Recent SCOTUS Jurisprudence and Its Impact on Environmental Law. By Fordham.

*  Minnesota Legislative History Research. By Minnesota State Law Library.

March 14: 

* Bankruptcy Fundamentals. By LexisNexis.

March 18: 

* Additional Insureds, Contract Indemnity & Priority of Coverage. By Cozen O'Connor.

March 19: 

* Conflict Zone: Strategies for Ethically Avoiding Conflicts of Interest. By Attorney Protective.

* Generative AI in the Courtroom: The Legal Battles & Ethical Dilemmas Shaping Its Future. By Bloomberg Law.

* When the Wheels Come Off – How to Handle a Grievance or Ethics Complaint. By LawPay.

* Groundbreaking Video Technology: From Advanced Web Cams to Detecting Deepfakes. By Veritext.

* Cybersecurity and Data Breaches. By LexisNexis.

* Evaluating Hospital Procedures for Authorizing Emergency Abortion. By Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

* All the World’s a Stage: Elements of Theatre in the Practice of Law. By LEAP Legal Software.

* Lawyers Serving on a Nonprofit Board of Directors: What You Should Ask and What You Should Know. By Dechert.

March 20:

* Admissibility of Expert Testimony. By Pete Fowler Construction Services.
* Untangling the Web - Your Roadmap to Navigating State Privacy and Data Security Laws. By Washington State Bar Association.

* California Employment Law Update: How to Minimize Risk in Boilerplate Employment Documents. By Cozen O'Connor.

March 21: 

* Contracting for Human Rights and the Environment. By WSBA.

* Diving Deeper into Legal Research Potential: Advanced Online Legal Research Concepts. By LexisNexis.

* Researching Experts and Judges. By LexisNexis.

March 25:

* The Future of Legal Pricing: Exploring Value-Based Models. By Perrin.

* Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward. By LexisNexis.

* Legal Lunchbox™ Series: Yoga to Stay Calm, Focused & Ethical. By WSBA.

March 26:

* Introduction to London Arbitrations. By Perrin.

* Navigating Ethical Waters in Modern Legal Practice: The Use of Open Web and Generative AI for Legal Research. By LexisNexis.

* Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions: 101 Basic Concepts. By Alameda County Law Library.

* Trauma-Informed Spanish for Lawyers Serving Unaccompanied Children. By ABA Children's Immigration Law Academy (CILA).

March 28:

* Due Diligence in Intellectual Property Transactions. By LexisNexis.

April 2025 Free CLE

April 1:

* Coordination, Not Competition: Achieving Value-Based Care Through Shared Governance with Jessica Mantel. By Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

April 2:

* Early Case Assessment. By LexisNexis.

* Patent Prosecution: Practice, Strategy & Analytics. By LexisNexis.

April 3:

* Appraisals and The Mortgage Industry: What Real Estate Agents Need To Know. By CES.

April 4:

* Moneyball for Civil Litigation. By LexisNexis.

* April 4: Radical Inclusion at the DisCo: Reproductive Justice is Disability Justice. By Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

April 8:

* Perfecting Client Intake: 7 Essentials for an Optimized Process. By Clio.
* Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward. By LexisNexis.

April 9: 

* Complex Cases Simplified: Gaining Logistical Control from Calendaring to Courtroom. By Veritext.. 

* Artificial Intelligence in Employment: Emerging Laws and Compliance Requirements. By LexisNexis.

April 11:

* Trends to Watch in Environmental Law. By LexisNexis.

April 15: 

* Minnesota's New Clemency Law Reforms. By Minnesota State Law Library.

April 16:

* Technology and the Legal Practitioner: Ethical Concerns & Best Practices. By LexisNexis.

April 18: 

* Diving Deeper into Legal Research Potential: Advanced Online Legal Research Concepts. By LexisNexis.

April 22:
* Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward. By LexisNexis.

April 25: 

* Construction Defects from the Developer & GC Perspective. By Pete Fowler Construction Services.

* Researching Experts and Judges. By LexisNexis.

April 28:

* Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions. By LexisNexis.

April 30:

* Breached! Cybersecurity 101. By LexisNexis.

* HIPAA - Understanding Enforcement, Penalties & Research Strategies. By LexisNexis.

May 2025 Free CLE

May 1: 

* Being an Advocate and Shaking Hands Afterwards.  By National Conflict Resolution Center.

May 2:

* Artificial Intelligence Key Legal Issues. By LexisNexis.

May 5:

* HIPAA - Understanding Enforcement, Penalties & Research Strategies. By LexisNexis.

May 7:

* National Security Review of Foreign Investment Transactions. By LexisNexis.

May 8:

* Solo and Small Firm Virtual Summit. By Clio.

May 9:

* Trends to Watch in Antitrust Law. By LexisNexis.

May 14: 

* Artificial Intelligence in the Energy Sector. By LexisNexis.

May 16:

* Piercing The Corporate Veil: Prevention & Litigation. By LexisNexis.

May 20: 

* Cyber Law and Cybersecurity Insurance 101. By LexisNexis.

May 22:

* The Role of Civility in Negotiations: Engaging in Collaborative Discussions and Dealing with the Challenges of Inflexible Negotiators.  By National Conflict Resolution Center.

May 29: 

* Allocation of Responsibility for Construction Defects. By Pete Fowler Construction Services.

* AI and Legal Analytics for the Data-Driven Attorney. By Lexis-Nexis.

June 2025 Free CLE

June 3:

* Due Diligence in Intellectual Property Transactions. By LexisNexis.

June 5:

* Social Media in the Workplace: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?, By LexisNexis.

June 10:

* Navigating Ethical Waters in Modern Legal Practice: The Use of Open Web and Generative AI for Legal Research. By LexisNexis.

June 12: 

* Moneyball for Civil Litigation. By LexisNexis.

June 12: 

* Bankruptcy Fundamentals. By LexisNexis.

June 24:

* Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers: Ethical Concerns and Best Practices. By LexisNexis.

June 26:
* Probate Pitfalls: Understanding the Impact of Elder Financial Exploitation.  By National Conflict Resolution Center.

That's it for now! Share this information freely, send me any updates, and best of luck to you and yours in the year upcoming - REW.

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