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:
- “How Appellate Cases Find Their Way Through the Mississippi Supreme Court and Court of Appeals” presented by Justice Dawn Beam
- “Chancery Court Tips and Updates” by Judge Larry Little, Judge Mark Maples, and Judge Rhea Sheldon
- “Technology in the Courtroom” by Judge Adrienne Wooten
- “Voir Dire From Both Sides of the Courtroom” by Sam Creasey, Robert Ireland, Mildred Morris, and Rocky Wilkins
- “An Introduction to the Mississippi Collaborative Law Rules” by Judge Debra Giles, Mark Chinn, and Jennifer Ingram Johnson
- “Managing a Law Practice” by Karmel Keeton and Missye Scott, MB Deputy General Counsel, and “Managing Your Wellness in the Practice of Law” by Dr. Jessica Cole (Ethics/Professionalism Hour)
Government Law Section CLE “Freedom of Speech and Expression: Navigating Boundaries of the First Amendment” – January 9
Join The Mississippi Bar Government Law Section for a Virtual CLE Seminar “Freedom of Speech and Expression: Navigating Boundaries of the First Amendment” on Thursday, January 9 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Bethany Johnson of the Office of the Mississippi Attorney General, Nick Norris of Watson & Norris PLLC, and Paul Watkins of Mayo Mallette, PLLC, will be presenting. One hour of CLE credit will be offered for $25 to Government Law Section members and for $50 to non-Section members. Registration is open through the ATTORNEY LOGIN on the Bar's homepage.
Technology Seminar - 6 Hours Live CLE in Jackson – January 14
Technological advancements and artificial intelligence have brought seismic changes to the practice of law – from how we interact with clients, how we advocate in court, how we deliver legal services, and even the structure of law firms. Hear from experienced lawyers who will provide advice and insight. Topics and speakers include:
- AI in the Legal Profession: An Introduction presented by Austin Brittenham, CEO, 2nd Chair
- Things You Never Learned in Law School: How Your Staff Can Make You a Better Lawyer presented by Margaret O. Cupples and Felecia Crumpton, Bradley
- The Implications of Bringing Your Own Device (BYOD) in Litigation presented by Alison McMinn, Forman Watkins
- Thinking Like an Owner: Mindset for Success presented by Rebecca Wiggs, Butler Snow
- Management of a Plaintiff’s Practice presented by Bobby Dallas, Simmons Dallas PLLC
- Technology Resources Offered by the Bar (Ethics/Professionalism Hour) presented by Office of General Counsel
This seminar, presented by the Law Practice Management and Technology Committee, will be held January 14, 2025, at The Bar Center in Jackson, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Six hours of in person CLE credit will be offered for $300 (includes lunch). Registration is open through the ATTORNEY LOGIN on the Bar's homepage.
Bridge the Gap: Rule 3 New Lawyer Program in Gulfport – January 24
The Young Lawyers Division of The Mississippi Bar is sponsoring the “Bridge the Gap: New Lawyer Program” Part 1, January 24 from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport. 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
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.
Workers’ Compensation Section North Mississippi Lunch and Learn CLE with Judge Megan Garrott – February 7
Join The Mississippi Bar Workers’ Compensation Section for a North MS Lunch and Learn CLE with Judge Megan Garrott on February 7 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Lafayette County Chancery Courthouse in Oxford. 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.
Evelyn Gandy Lecture Series - February 21-22
The Mississippi Bar Women in the Profession Section is proud to host the 32nd Annual Evelyn Gandy Lecture Series February 21-22, 2025, at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Alabama. This premier CLE for women lawyers was named for the late Lt. Gov. Evelyn Gandy, whose passion for public service survives through this Lecture Series. Registration will be available soon.
Collaborative Law Workshop & Access to Justice CLE in Tupelo - March 21
Two in-person CLEs totaling 6 hours are available in Tupelo March 21. 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 Access to Justice CLE (TBA)
Bridge the Gap: Rule 3 New Lawyer Program in Jackson – April 25
The Young Lawyers Division of The Mississippi Bar is sponsoring the “Bridge the Gap: New Lawyer Program” Part 2, April 25 from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at The Bar Center in Jackson. 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.
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 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].
MS Commission on CLE Calendar
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].