Available Online CLE Courses

Our knowledgeable speaker, Attorney Nicole D. Sloane, is an experienced trial attorney who focuses on criminal defense work, is an Army Veteran and has an Industrial engineering background. She has represented clients in numerous jury trials since 2006, including capital homicide cases. Attorney Sloane has been the lead attorney for almost 4,000 cases in 13 years for an average of over 300 cases each year. She is a published author of articles on topics including correcting illegal sentences and in 2017 was the recipient of The Public Defender Association of Pennsylvania's Gideon Award for indigent defense work.

Attorneys practicing in the criminal law area won't want to miss this much-anticipated annual update. Those attending will benefit from a comprehensive review of the latest case law developments as well as valuable materials.

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If you practice in the areas of personal injury, employment law, wrongful death, or Workers' Compensation, attend this seminar and learn about the impact of disabilities on your clients' earning capacities. 

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The Speakers
Scott R. Eberle, Esquire Burns White, Pittsburgh, PA
James R. Schadel, Esquire Burns White, Pittsburgh, PA

The Program
• Fee Agreements - requirements, use, effectiveness and malpractice avoidance tool
• Office of Disciplinary Counsel matters - procedures and what to do if you receive a DB-7
• Disciplinary Board - what to do if you end up there and strategy for response
• Q & A

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The Speakers
Hon. Stephanie Domitrovich - Court of Common Pleas of Erie County, IOLTA Board Member
Stephanie Libhart - IOLTA Executive Director, Harrisburg, PA

The Program
• What to do with unclaimed funds in your IOLTA account (new Rule 1.15(v))
• Opening your IOLTA Account correctly with an approved bank
• Reporting your IOLTA Account correctly on your attorney registration form
• Selecting a Platinum Leader Bank
• Applying for an exemption

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This is a free, information only seminar. There are no CLE credits offered.

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Attorneys and Judges hopefully recognize that like many other professionals, their lives are filled to the brim with stress. It's important to be proactive in dealing with it. The consequences of shrugging it off can be catastrophic - not only for them but for their family, staff, and friends.

And then there's trauma. The ramifications of trauma aren't discussed as frequently as those of stress, and thus, for many attorneys, trauma is a topic in need of attention.

Trauma can be secondary or vicarious. For example, it can be the cumulative effect of listening to a client or witness relay graphic stories and experiences, viewing gruesome photos in a criminal or family law matter, hearing traumatic testimony at trial. Trauma also results from a personal loss such as the death of a family member or a close friend. It's important to recognize the signs of trauma in yourself as well as in your office staff, family, and clients.

Hear from our experienced speaker as he shares his personal story of trauma related to the untimely death of his mentor, and learn how you can recognize the unhealthy and potentially life-threatening shadow it can cast.

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Recent studies have shown a dramatic increase in impairment due to alcoholism, addiction, and mental health disorders among members of the legal profession. The statistics are compelling and clearly indicate that 1 out of 3 attorneys will likely have a need for substance use or mental health services at some point in their careers.

The Speaker: Brian S. Quinn, Esq.
Education and Outreach Coordinator
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL) of Pennsylvania, Inc.

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Featured Speaker: Tamara S. Philabaum, BSIE, MBA

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