December 5, 2012
LIVE... at the Columbus Bar
Pathological Gambling and the Legal System
Friday, December 7, 2012 - 9:00am - 12:15pm
3.0 CLE Hours with 0.5 Substance Abuse
Renowned speaker, Bud Newman, Psy.D, CADC is traveling to Ohio to present this unique program covering the basics of gambling: history, scope and basics of pathological gambling; the prevalence and demographics, co-occurring disorders, criminal behavior, gambling and the justice system, diversion programs as well as assessment, treatment and outcomes. Register online.
Managing the Media: Lawyers and the Press
Friday, December 7, 2012 - 1:30pm – 4:45pm
3.0 CLE Hours with 1.0 Professionalism
Bruce M. Hennes, Managing Partner of Hennes Paynter Communications, one of the few firms in the U.S. focused exclusively on crisis communications, will be joined by Scott A. Campbell, Thompson Hine to cover practical considerations and applications when dealing with the media. Register online.
TMS: Ethics, Professionalism, Substance Abuse
Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 - 1:30pm - 4:15pm
2.5 CLE Hours w/ 1.0 Ethics, 1.0 Prof., 0.5 Sub. Abuse
Provides attendees with the required ethics, professionalism and substance abuse CLE credits, relevant to the issues faced by the tax attorney. Register online.
Guardian Ad Litem
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 - 9:00am - 12:15pm
3.0 CLE Hours - 3.0 GAL CE Hours
Comprehensive overview of: Elements of a Good Guardian Report; Working with Mental Health Professionals; Identifying Domestic Violence or Determining When Impacts on Children from Witnessing DV Might Constitute Abuse or Neglect; and Duty to Report Abuse. Register online.
New Lawyer Training: Core Requirements
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 - 1:30pm - 4:45pm
3.0 CLE Hours - 3.0 NLT Hours w/ 1.0 Prof., 1.0 Client Fund, 1.0 Law Office Mgmt.
Achieve the full complement of required New Lawyer Professionalism, Client Fund and Law Office Management. Topics include: What do we want to communicate? Okay, professionalism, but what's that? Client Fund Management: Realities and Best Practices from a Solo Practice Attorney. Getting the most from your resources. Register online.
Advanced Trial Strategy and Tactics: Developing Your Best Theory of the Case
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - 9:00am – 12:15pm
3.0 CLE Hours
William J. Price, Elk and Elk Co. Ltd, will offer strategies and tactics to help improve the handling of a case and, thus, the results. Starting with the initial evaluation of a case, this seminar will also cover motivations and how they shape decisions as well as important elements for resolving a case. Register online.
E-Discovery, Forensics and Other Cool E-Stuff
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - 1:30pm - 4:45pm
3.0 CLE Hours
E-information can seem overwhelming. Join the experts from SALIX for this enlightening program on technology and best practices for collecting, culling and analyzing electronically stored information. Learn about some of the Early Case Assessment technology that can give you and your clients the strategic advantage! Register online.
The Uniform Commercial Code: A Comprehensive Approach to Sales, Leases, Movement & Financing of Goods (The first 50 registrants for this program will receive a free copy of the presenter’s book!)
Thursday,, December 13, 2012 - 9:00am to 12:15pm
3.0 CLE Hours
Lawyers who understand the content and structure of Uniform Commercial Code have a tremendous advantage in litigation, drafting, and the ability to attract broad based business and banking clientele. Robert M. LeVine, JD, author of The Uniform Commercial Code Made Easy, will provide attendees with a solid working knowledge of the meaning of the text of Articles 1, 2, 2A, 7 and 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code; the ability to effectively utilize the comprehensive approach to UCC related problems; key strategies in drafting documents within the purview of the Uniform Commercial Code; and key strategies for litigation under the UCC. Register online.
Discovery in The Cloud
Thursday,, December 13, 2012 - 1:30pm - 4:45pm
3.0 CLE Hours
Many lawyers find more discovery in “The Cloud”. Get prepared via an Introduction to the Cloud: What it is and How it Works. Gain clarity on Legal Issues Related to Cloud Computing – Why Lawyers Must Understand the Cloud. Understand precedent through Case Studies in Cloud Computing and the Law. Register online.
Star Wars in the Construction Industry – Change Orders, Claims and Disputes
Friday, December 14, 2012 - 9:00am – 12:15pm
3.0 CLE Hours
Designed to assist practitioners in advising their clients with construction disputes, this program will utilize an entertaining panel to explore, in a balanced way, the competing perspectives between owners, contractors and subcontractors. Register online.
For more information about these programs, or a full list of the CLE programs offered at the Columbus Bar through December 3, visit www.cbalaw.org/cle or call 614/221.4112.






