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2023 Solo and Small Conference - The Benefits for Lawyers of Using Plain Language

$50.00
  • Instructor(s):  Melissa Brooks and Shandi Stoner (Campbell)

Presented at 2023 OBA Solo and Small Firm Conference The Benefits for Lawyers of Using Plain Language   The first year of law school involves learning a lot of new legal terminology. It is only natural that we lawyers want to use our expanded vocabulary. But when communicating with clients who haven’t been to law school or drafting  a document that a jury might be examining in litigation, the benefits from avoiding “legalese” and using language that everyone can understand are many. Using plain language is an important skill for today’s lawyer.   Presented by:  MELISSA BROOKS  Director of Legal Information and Engagement of Legal Information and Engagement, Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation   SHANDI CAMPBELL  Director of Landlord/Tenant Resource Center, Housing Solutions   Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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  • 45
    Min.
  • 6/24/25
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2024 Banking and Commercial Law Update

$175.00
  • Instructor(s):  OBA Financial Institutions and Commercial Law Section

2024 Banking and Commercial Law Update Presented by the OBA Financial Institutions and Commercial Law Section Program Planner: Eric L. Johnson AGENDA   TIME TOPIC SPEAKER     A Friend of a Friend Had  a Data Breach: Lessons for Banks from MOVEit and Other Vendor Breaches Anthony Hendricks, Shareholder/Director, Crowe & Dunlevy   The New UCC Article 12:  Explained Through Illustrations & Examples Professor Stephen Sepinuck, Vanderbilt Law School     Banking Law Updates Professor Sally Henry, Texas Tech University School of Law     State Commercial Finance Disclosure Laws and New State Regulations Lori E. Eropkin, Partner, Levinson Arshonsky Kurtz & Komsky, LLP     Bank Fraud and Other Deceptions: What Banks Need to Know Jessica L. Perry, Deputy Criminal Chief, U.S. Attorney’s Office - Western District of Oklahoma   Ethics, Addiction and More Richard Stevens, OBA Ethics Counsel   CFPB Updates for the Banking Lawyer Eric L. Johnson, Partner, Hudson Cook, LLP                                                               Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.

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  • 352
    Min.
  • 12/31/26
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2024 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit - Closing Panel: The Lawyer as Changemaker

$25.00
  • Instructor(s):  Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation

2024 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit - Closing Panel: The Lawyer as Changemaker Lawyers do not exist in silos, and those who are most effective at achieving social change build intentionally collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches. Hear from an inspiring panel of leaders discussing how they view the role of the Lawyer as Changemaker.    PANEL MEMBERS:  Tamya Cox-Toure, Executive Director, ACLU of Oklahoma Veronica Laizure, Deputy Director, Council of American-Islamic Relations - Oklahoma Colleen McCarty, Executive Director, Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law and Justice Tia Ebarb Matt, Clinical Professor of Law & Director of Experiential Education, OCU School of Law       Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.  

  • On-Demand
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  • 60
    Min.
  • 10/30/26
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2024 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit - Courts in the Community

$25.00
  • Instructor(s):  Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation

2024 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit - Courts in the Community Courts are often intimidating and difficult to access for vulnerable populations. Hear about several examples of courts that are embracing different models to ensure trust from and access to the community.    PANEL MEMBERS:  Manny Hernandez, Community Relations Coordinator, Oklahoma City Municipal Court House Gerald Hofmeister, Municipal Court Judge, City of Tulsa Grace Spulak, Senior Court Management Consultant, National Center for State Courts       Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.

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  • 60
    Min.
  • 10/30/26
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2024 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit - Exploring New Models for Legal Access: Community Justice Workers

FREE
  • Instructor(s):  Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation

2024 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit - Exploring New Models for Legal Access: Community Justice Workers.  A new approach to addressing legal deserts has been building across the country - training and supporting allied professionals to provide high-quality legal information and resources, and in some cases, supervised legal advice. Hear from models across Oklahoma and other states how community justice workers are expanding access to the legal system.      PANEL MEMBERS:   Joy Anderson, Community Justice Worker Resource Center Co-Director, Alaska Legal Services Corporation   Valerie Falls Down, Tribal Advocacy Coordinator, Tribal Advocacy Incubator Project   Stephanie Hudson, Executive Director, Oklahoma Indian Legal Services   Hayden Ramsey, Community Justice Worker, Montana Legal Services Association   Jennifer Tallbear, Community Justice Worker, Oklahoma Indian Legal Services           Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.  

  • On-Demand
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  • 60
    Min.
  • 10/30/26
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2024 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit - Law + Policy: Taking Action on Eviction

$25.00
  • Instructor(s):  Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation

2024 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit - Law + Policy: Taking Action on Eviction All areas of law are an intersection between policy and practice, but none has had a higher level of visibility recently than eviction. Hear from a panel of practitioners and policy experts on how a coordinated approach between lawyers and advocates can make for better policy change.      PANEL MEMBERS:    Greg Beben, Attorney, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma   Samira Nazem, Principal Court Management Consultants, National Center for State Courts   Delia Kimbrel, Director of Research and Data Strategy, ImpactTulsa   Jenna Pilcher, Staff Attorney, Oklahoma City University           Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.

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  • 60
    Min.
  • 10/30/26
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2024 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit - Opening Plenary: The Lawyer as Citizen

$25.00
  • Instructor(s):  Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation

2024 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit - Opening Plenary: The Lawyer as Citizen Hear inspiring remarks from Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt, Dean of Oklahoma City University College of Law. He will address the role of lawyer as citizen, and how the ideals of the law can inform collaborative, community-driven work.          Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.

  • On-Demand
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  • 25
    Min.
  • 10/30/26
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2024 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit - Paths to Passion: Pursuing Public Interest Careers

FREE
  • Instructor(s):  Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation

2024 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit - Paths to Passion: Pursuing Public Interest Careers Public interest careers can be a rewarding path at any point in a career journey. Hear from people responsible for hiring as well as attorneys who started their public interest journeys from different starting points on how and why to explore a career in public service.    PANEL MEMBERS:  Jessica Earley, Attorney  Stephanie Hudson, Executive Director, Oklahoma Indian Legal Services Paul Middleton, Attorney, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma       Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.  

  • On-Demand
    Format
  • 60
    Min.
  • 10/30/26
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2024 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit - Right to Counsel in Housing and Family Law

FREE
  • Instructor(s):  Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation

2024 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit - Right to Counsel in Housing and Family Law A panel of experts and practitioners will discuss the expansion of guaranteed right to counsel programs in Oklahoma and Missouri, focused on eviction and child welfare cases.    PANEL MEMBERS:  John Pollock, Coordinator, National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel Eric Hallett, Coordinator of Housing Advocacy, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Melissa Robinson, Councilwoman, City of Kansas City, MO Gwendolyn Clegg, Director, Oklahoma Office of Family Representation       Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.  

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  • 60
    Min.
  • 10/30/26
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2024 Who’s Hacking Lawyers, and Why?

$85.00
  • Instructor(s):  Lenné Espenschied

2024 Who’s Hacking Lawyers, and Why? As FBI Chief Christopher Wray recently reported to Congress, cyber attacks are on the rise, and Checkpoint Research reports that 1 out of every 40 attacks is against law firms and law departments. Unfortunately, lawyers are prime targets for hackers due to the nature of privileged client information we receive. In this updated 2024 version of our very popular program, you'll learn about 7 recent hacking attacks involving excellent national law firms and courts, who is hacking lawyers, how they’re gaining access to massive troves of information, which lawyers make the most likely targets, and how to protect against hacks.   SPEAKER:  Lenné Espenschied Lawyer, Author, National Speaker and Professor Lenné Eidson Espenschied has earned her status as one of the two most popular contract drafting speakers in the U.S. by continually striving for excellence and providing innovative, practical skills-based training for transactional lawyers. She practiced law in Atlanta, Georgia for 25 years, focusing on corporate and transactional representation of technology-based businesses. She is the author of two books published by the American Bar Association: Contract Drafting: Powerful Prose in Transactional Practice (ABA Fundamentals, 3rd Ed. 2019) and The Grammar and Writing Handbook for Lawyers (ABA Fundamentals, 2011). After graduating from the University of Georgia School of Law magna cum laude, Ms. Espenschied began her legal practice at the firm now known as Eversheds Sutherland; she also served as Senior Counsel in the legal department of Bank of America before eventually opening her own law office. As a law professor, Ms. Espenschied taught commercial law, contracts, and contract drafting. Her passion is helping lawyers acquire the skills they need to be successful in transactional practice.       Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.

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  • 60
    Min.
  • 12/31/25
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Family Law Section - Last Chance CLE 2024

$150.00
  • Instructor(s):  OBA Family Law Section

Family Law Section - Last Chance CLE 2024 Presented by the OBA Family Law Section Program Planner: Anastasia Krich-Mahoney   - Ed Lindsey - Integrative and Distributive Negotiation in Family Law Matters   - Ryan Reaves – More Appellate Considerations in Trial Court   - Julie Bays - Law and Technology: Recent Developments and Tools to Elevate Your Practice   - Lizzie Riter and Emmalene Stringer - Working with Child Support Services   - Stacy Acord, Trisha Archer, and Amy Page – Practicing Family Law in Tribal Courts   - Virginia Henson – How to Practice Family Law and Not Lose Your Mind (Ethics)       Disclaimer: All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.

  • On-Demand
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  • 420
    Min.
  • 12/31/26
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From Tribbles to Trials: Tacking Litigation Using A.I.

$150.00
  • Instructor(s):  Sean Carter

From Tribbles to Trials: Tacking Litigation Using A.I. This engaging and practical workshop will guide you through real-world applications of A.I., from streamlining discovery processes to crafting persuasive arguments and enhancing case strategy. Using the iconic humor and insights you've come to expect, this session will demonstrate how to save time, increase efficiency, and achieve better outcomes for your clients - all while tackling the tribbles of modern legal practice. Whether you're a seasoned litigator or just beginning to explore the potential of AI, this session will provide the tools and inspiration to boldly litigate where no lawyer has gone before! Attendees will leave this half-day training workshop equipped with actionable techniques to integrate A.I. into their workflows, demystify complex technologies, and confidently harness the power of this cutting-edge technology to manage the ever-growing demands of litigation. Specifically, you will learn how to use A.I. to more effectively: Execute client intake and case evaluation Develop a discovery plan and draft discovery requests Thoroughly review documents at warp speed Conduct legal research Draft pleadings and momorandum Negotiate settlements And more   SPEAKER:  Sean Carter is a Harvard Law grad, who spent a decade practicing securities law before leaving the practice of law to pursue a career as the country's foremost Humorist at Law.Since then, Mr. Carter has crisscrossed the country delivering comedic professional educational seminars for more than 350 legal organizations in three dozen states. His presentation topics run the gamut from legal ethics to stress management to diversity. Yet, all of his presentations have one thing in common -- humor and plenty of it.In fact, in 2003, Mr. Carter was dubbed "America's Funniest Lawyer" by The Radio and Television Interview Report.       Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.

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  • 180
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  • 4/23/25
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Practical Tips & Strategies To Combat Implicit Biases In Law Firms and Society

$51.00
  • Instructor(s):  Katy Goshtasbi, Esq, Janice Walshok

Practical Tips & Strategies To Combat Implicit Biases In Law Firms and Society Everyone has biases. It’s natural. While me might recognize our own explicit biases, the unconscious nature of implicit bias makes them easier to ignore. Unfortunately, ignoring our implicit biases impacts not only our practice success, but our entire life and reputation.   When we are able to recognize our own biases, and those of others, we can be in control of changing systematic biases within our workplace and society, removing processes that support only one set of particular outcomes. This, in turn, ensures we are doing our part as lawyers to level the playing field.  This program will support you to learn:  How to identify and address implicit biases of any kind among yourself, your staff, colleagues, clients, and vendors regardless of the size of your firm/practice Actionable, concrete strategies and tips to address and minimize these biases How to turn these biases into a diversity model that will help you grow your practice and firm into a renowned leader in equalizing society.   How to bring this change in perspective to any institution   Katy Goshtasbi, Esq Katy Goshtasbi is a branding, diversity and growth expert and founder of Puris Consulting. She works with law firms, lawyers and organizations on growing with diversity, in size and profits, by mastering change and developing brands that get their message out effectively and ethically. The results include happier, more productive lawyers, reduced stress, attracting better clients and more revenues. Katy practiced securities law for over 14 years at the US Securities & Exchange Commission, on Capitol Hill, in a major law firm and in-house.She has written two books on the subject matter, one for the ABA. She was the 2018-2019 Chair of the ABA Law Practice Division and 2020-2021 Chair of the Division's Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Janice Walshok Janice Walshok has experience primarily in the fields of personal injury, including wrongful death, product liability, and insurance bad faith. She had the distinct honor of serving as a judicial extern for the Honorable John A. Houston for the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. Janice has successfully tried several jury trials, argued before the Second District Court of Appeal, and prevailed at the Ninth Circuit in upholding a corporate client’s defense verdict on a motion for summary judgment in a traumatic brain injury case against one of the notable law firms in Los Angeles. She continues to succeed in obtaining early resolutions for her clients by way of summary judgment, motions to strike, and other dispositive motions. Janice was nominated for the 2017 Best of the Bar and selected to Super Lawyers’ 2015-2020 San Diego Rising Stars list, which is a recognition that is bestowed on less than 2.5% of all attorneys. Recently, she was recognized among the 2023 Best Lawyers in America for her work in Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants. Janice was a Board Member of San Diego Defense Lawyers from 2015-2017. In 2017, Janice presented before the San Diego Defense Lawyers regarding how to attack and prove the reasonable value of plaintiff’s medical expenses in personal injury cases post Howell v. Hamilton Meats. Janice Walshok is a graduate of University of California, San Diego (B.A. Political Science, 2005) and California Western School of Law (J.D., 2008) where she was a recipient of the Dean’sScholarship. She was born in Oklahoma City but raised in Hawaii. She lives in San Diego where she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.       Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

  • Webcast
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  • 60
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  • 4/24/25
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Strategic Generosity: Unlocking the Art of Planned Giving for the Advisor Community

$99.00
  • Instructor(s):  OBA CLE

Strategic Generosity: Unlocking the Art of Planned Giving for the Advisor Community Co-Sponsored by:The Oklahoma Bar AssociationThe Oklahoma Bar FoundationWatersEdge AdvisorsThe Oklahoma Association of Charitable Gift PlannersOklahoma Estate Planning Council   Beyond Fundraising: Leaving Ethical Legacies Through Charitable Estate Planning                   Julie Stanley, Emily Collins, and Steve Kaestner   Advancing Oklahoma Universities Through Planned Gifts and How the Advisor Community Can Help             James Corey and Jay Kahn   Fueling the Future: Endowment Essentials         Ben Stewart and David Depuy   How Funders and Foundations Leverage Today’s Gifts for Tomorrow’s Impact           Renee Demoss, Sue Ann Arnall and Ginny Bass Carl   Closing Remarks                     Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.

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  • 238
    Min.
  • 1/3/27
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The Checklist Lawyer: Serving Your Clients More Efficiently

$50.00
  • Instructor(s):  Daniel J. Siegel and Pamela A. Myers

The Checklist Lawyer: Serving Your Clients More Efficiently   This program will explain why lawyers need to use checklists in their practices and offer strategies how to create effective checklists, including: How checklists can improve efficiency and prevent mistakes How checklists help reduce the risk of malpractice claims and help lawyers comply with their ethical obligations How the use of checklists reduces training costs and helps orient new hires to your firm’s practices How to create and manage checklists to improve efficiency and streamline processes How to overcome objections to checklists How to use checklists to eliminate potential mistakes and avoid missed deadlines   DANIEL J. SIEGEL Principal Attorney, Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC and Integrated Technology Services, LLC Attorney Daniel J. Siegel is a nationally recognized authority on ethics, technology, data protection and cybersecurity, civil litigation and workers’ compensation matters, and business workflow management, and the principal of both the Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC and Integrated Technology Services, LLC. Dan provides techno-ethics counsel to solo, small, and mid-sized law firms on cybersecurity, technology, and other related issues. His practice includes representing attorneys in disciplinary matters; providing professional responsibility guidance to attorneys and firms; serving as appellate counsel; representing individuals in workers’ compensation and personal injury matters. In short, Dan handles the types of matters that keep attorneys awake at night. Siegel also consults with law firms and businesses on workflow management, implementation of paperless offices, and other productivity matters. He is a prolific speaker and author. He is Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Committee on Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Technology Committee, and Secretary of the American Bar Association’s Law Practice Division. The author of 15 books, Dan is also a columnist and frequent lecturer on a wide range of topics.   PAMELA A. MYERS Office Administrator, Paralegal, and Client Liaison, Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC  Office Administrator, Integrated Technology Services, LLC Pam has 27 years of experience in the legal field representing both plaintiffs and defendants. She is known for her attention to detail, her ability to anticipate an attorney’s needs, and her dedication to obtaining the best results for clients, making her an extremely valuable member of the Firm’s team. Pam first worked with Dan Siegel at his prior firm, where she assisted him in the representation of injured plaintiffs in pharmaceutical liability cases and class actions. Years later, Pam was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to join Dan at his firms in Havertown, not far from her home. Pam’s professional activities include co-authoring three books, The Ultimate Guide to Adobe Acrobat DC (1st and 2nd editions) and Checklists for Lawyers, for the American Bar Association’s Law Practice Division. She also previously served on the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Association of Paralegals, as its second vice president, and as Editor-in-chief of its newsletter. Pam received her bachelor’s degree from West Chester University where she graduated with honors. After working for five years in management, Pam decided to pursue paralegal studies at the PJA School, where she has practiced ever since.     Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.   

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  • 54
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  • 6/19/25
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Winning Your Case with a Better Memory

$225.00
  • Instructor(s):  Paul Mellor

Winning Your Case with a Better Memory Join nationally recognized memory training consultant Paul Mellor for a session that will improve the way your mind retains facts. Learn techniques to improve your memory and learn how to apply these techniques to your everyday practice. Mellor’s objective is to show you how a trained memory can increase your efficiency and productivity in all aspects of law. He will shred the myth that memory cannot be enhanced and help you lay a foundation for total recall.  The benefits of improved memory are endless!  Save time in court preparation  Make polished presentations to jurors and judges without notes  Become a better listener in the courtroom  Cross-examine with confidence - no more missed opportunities because your memory failed you  Remember names of jurors in trials and clients in other professional settings  Develop better concentration  Reduce stress, worry less about forgetting to make a crucial point  Invest in a better memory. You have invested years in becoming an attorney and you invest months preparing a case. Invest one day to strengthen your mind and achieve these goals:  Think quickly and clearly without fumbling for notes  Remember important information about a jury and use it to win cases  Effectively recall facts and figures from research and interview to argue cases in court   As attorneys we seldom leave home without our computers and IPhones. They are convenient, affordable, and most of all, come with a lot of memory. Unfortunately, one of the most powerful memory tools we own is seldom plugged in and often fails us. Brain freeze? Memory lapse? Senior moments? Whatever you want to call it, thousands of attorneys have experienced it. The good news? You can do something about it.  Would you like to have more time, less stress, better concentration, and no trouble remembering names and faces?  Your registration includes Mr. Mellor’s book, Memory Skills for Lawyers. The book will serve as the materials for this program. Your book will be mailed to you after you have registered.    AGENDA    Deposition Demonstration  Introduction with demonstration displays the lightning speed of a trained memory. You will see the ease of remembering information from a deposition. Emphasis is placed on why we forget and how we remember.    How to Speak Without Notes to Jurors  Discover secrets on how to present a case without notes. Learn step by step techniques on how to draft your remarks, prepare your mind, and deliver a powerful presentation. To keep the jury in the palm of your hand, you’ll have to let go of your notes.      Cross Examination with Confidence  Using the two-step formula in recall, you will acquire the skill in remembering to ask key questions during cross examination. Use of examples and illustrations help reinforce the proficiency when dealing with those on the witness stand.      Remember Names and Faces of Jurors in Trial, Clients in the Presentations, and in Other Professional Settings  You will learn the FACIAL Formula to quickly remember a name. Attention is placed on concentration techniques and focusing on recalling the name correctly. Use of pictures and examples create a proven system in correctly matching a name to a face. You will learn how to remember first names, last names and groups of people.      SPEAKER Paul Mellor, a finalist in the USA Memory Championship, remembered the names of over 90 people in less than 15 minutes, recalled in correct order over 100 single digit numbers after a five-minute study, and recalled the exact order of a shuffled deck of playing cards after less than a three-and-a-half-minute review.   His popular seminars have been presented to attorneys throughout the United States, including the Ohio State Bar Association, California Bar Association, State Bar of Oregon, State Bar of Georgia, Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, plus many more.       Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.

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  • 325
    Min.
  • 11/13/26
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