The Mississippi Bar
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New Free On-Demand CLE Now Available
The Mississippi Bar has released a package of 6 on-demand CLE sessions available at no charge to all members. You will receive links to each CLE via email after you register HERE. Topics include:
Criminal Defense Section CLE – October 10
Join The Mississippi Bar Criminal Defense Section for “A Discussion on the New McArthur Forensic Navigator Program” CLE Seminar on October 10 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. virtually via Zoom. Presenters for the CLE are Stacy Ferraro and Cliff Johnson. One hour of CLE credit will be offered for $25 to Criminal Defense Section members and for $50 to non-Section members. Registration is open through the ATTORNEY LOGIN on the Bar's homepage.
SONREEL Section CLE – October 15
Join SONREEL Section for “Regulatory Updates to Waters of the State in Light of Sackett Decision” presented by Chris Wells, the executive director of MDEQ, on October 15 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. with In Person and Virtual via Teams options. One hour of CLE credit will be offered for $25 to SONREEL Section members and for $50 to non-Section members. Registration is open through the ATTORNEY LOGIN on the Bar's homepage.
Business Law Section CLE – October 16
Join The Mississippi Bar Business Law Section for “Status of Non-Competes Following the Strike Down of the Proposed FTC Rule” CLE Seminar on Wednesday October 16 from 12:00pm – 1:00 p.m. virtually via Zoom. Presenters for the CLE are Jason Fortenberry and Benjamin West. One hour of CLE credit will be offered for $25 to Business Law Section members and for $50 to non-Section members. Registration is open through the ATTORNEY LOGIN on the Bar's homepage.
Workers' Compensation Section Coast Lunch and Learn CLE with Donald Moore – October 17
Join The Mississippi Bar Workers' Compensation Section for a Coast Lunch and Learn CLE with Donald Moore, “Effective Mediation Practices,” October 17 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Reef in Biloxi. One hour of CLE credit will be offered for $25 to Workers' Compensation Section members and for $50 to non-Section members; lunch is included. Registration is open through the ATTORNEY LOGIN on the Bar's homepage.
Medicaid Basics for Estate Planners Presented by Estates & Trusts Section – October 23
Join The Mississippi Bar Estates and Trusts Section for a CLE Seminar October 23 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. virtually via Zoom. Richard Courtney will present “Medicaid Basics for Estate Planners.” One and ½ hours of CLE credit will be offered for $25 to Estates & Trusts Section members and for $50 to non-Section members. Registration is open through the ATTORNEY LOGIN on the Bar's homepage.
Family Law Section CLE – October 30
Join The Mississippi Bar Family Law Section for “Divorce and Income Taxes – Relief from Joint Tax Liability and Other Issues” CLE Seminar on October 30 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. virtually via Zoom. Presenters for the CLE are Janice Feldman and Jessica Ledingham. One hour of CLE credit will be offered for $25 to Family Law Section members and for $50 to non-Section members. Registration is open through the ATTORNEY LOGIN on the Bar's homepage.
Health Law Section CLE – November 14
Join The Mississippi Bar Health Law Section for “Health Law Section Fall 2024 Update” on November 14 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. virtually via Zoom. Senator Brice Wiggins of Taggert, Rimes & Wiggins, PLLC and Nick Morisani of Phelps Dunbar will present. Two hours of CLE credit will be offered for $50 to Health Law Section members and $100 to non-Section members. Registration is open through the ATTORNEY LOGIN on the Bar's homepage.
Trust Account School – November 21
The Trust Account School presented by The Mississippi Bar's Office of General Counsel will be held November 21 from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. at The Bar Center in Jackson. Attorneys will learn how to prevent trust accounting errors in this 4-hour course. The seminar will be a combination of lecture and hands-on training in recordkeeping and reconciliation. Registration is open through the ATTORNEY LOGIN on the Bar's homepage.
Collaborative Law Workshop & Access to Justice CLE in Gulfport - December 3
Two in-person CLEs totaling 6 hours are available in Gulfport December 3. Register for either session for $150 or both sessions for $300 through the ATTORNEY LOGIN on the Bar's homepage.
Join us from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for the Collaborative Law Workshop with these topics/speakers:
• "Welcome, History of Collaborative Law in Mississippi, Overview of Collaborative Law" presented by Jennifer Ingram Johnson, Civil Solutions
• “Overview of Rules of Collaborative Law as adopted by Mississippi Supreme Court with Panel Q&A” presented by Susan Steffey, Watkins & Eager
• “Collaborative Agreements: Construction and Implementation with Panel Q&A” featuring panelists Jennifer Ingram Johnson, Penny Lawson, Parker & Lawson, and Susan Steffey
• “Use of Joint Experts; Negotiation Skills in Domestic Cases; Mediation in the Collaborative Process Panel Discussion" featuring panelists Jennifer Ingram Johnson, Penny Lawson, and Susan Steffey
Return after lunch from 1 – 4 p.m. for the Access to Justice topics/speakers:
• “A Lawyer’s Guide to Special Education Cases and Advocating for Your Clients” presented by Julian Miller, Southern Poverty Law Center
• “Going for the Pro Bono GOLD: Guardians of Life and Dignity” (Ethics/Professionalism) presented by Gayla Carpenter-Sanders, Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project
• “A Lawyer’s Guide with Limited English Proficient Individuals and Protecting Your Client’s Rights” presented by Deenie Miller, Administrative Office of the Courts, and Nicole McLaughlin, Access to Justice Commission
Bridge the Gap: Rule 3 New Lawyer Program in Oxford – December 6
The Young Lawyers Division of The Mississippi Bar is sponsoring the “Bridge the Gap: New Lawyer Program” Part 1 on December 6 from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Oxford Conference Center in Oxford. The Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education requires each newly-licensed lawyer to complete a new lawyer program comprised of a total of 6 hours of basic skills and 6 hours of ethics/professionalism within two years of admission. This program by Young Lawyers for Young Lawyers is modestly priced at $200 for 6 hours of CLE and will feature 3 hours of basic skills and 3 hours of ethics/professionalism. All attorneys are welcome to attend these CLEs, regardless of whether they are required to complete a new lawyer program. To register, log in through the ATTORNEY LOGIN on the Bar's homepage.
Trust Account School – January 30, 2025
The Trust Account School presented by The Mississippi Bar's Office of General Counsel will be held January 30, 2025, from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. at The Bar Center in Jackson. Attorneys will learn how to prevent trust accounting errors in this 4-hour course. The seminar will be a combination of lecture and hands-on training in recordkeeping and reconciliation. Registration is open through the ATTORNEY LOGIN on the Bar's homepage.
Join The Mississippi Bar in Ireland for CLE Abroad - May 7-13, 2025
The Mississippi Bar invites you to join our exclusive Journey to Ireland with CLE Abroad May 7-13, 2025. We engage with local experts, academics, officials and change makers who offer in-depth commentary on the EU and UK legal-political systems, economics, and history. Find out more here.
YLD and Sections Offer Webcasts - Earn CLE Credit From Your Computer
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The Young Lawyers Division and certain Sections of the Bar offer on-demand streaming CLE webcasts which you can login to view anytime, day or night, from your computer to earn CLE credit! Recent topics include: Zooming through Mediation, Advice from the Bench, Business Entities, E-Discovery, From Trial to Appeal, A Few Tips Along the Way, Law Practice Management and Reasons Lawyers Get Sued (Ethics Hour). Visit the website by going to: msbar.fastcle.com. For additional information, email [email protected].
Upcoming YLD Sponsored CLE TELESEMINARS
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The Mississippi Bar Young Lawyers Division sponsors a series of new and timely CLE Teleseminars, which you can easily access from the convenience of your office or home phone. Register and review available courses online for these teleconference CLE seminars at http://ms.webcredenza.com. All programs are available live at 12:00 p.m. CT and are presented by National speakers with written material and live Q&A. These CLE Teleseminars cover a broad range of legal topics, including Business and Commercial law, Real Estate Planning and Services, Estate and Trust Planning and Administration, Tax Planning, Civil Litigation, Ethics and much more! To see what topics are being covered in your area of practice, click here. For additional information, email [email protected].
For information on CLE programs in Mississippi or to view the Rules and Regulations for Mandatory CLE in Mississippi, visit the Mississippi Commission On Continuing Legal Education at the above link. To check your CLE hours, go to the Commission's website or send an email to [email protected].