Available Online CLE Courses

Our knowledgeable speaker, Attorney Nicole D. Sloane, is an experienced trial attorney who focuses on criminal defense work. She has represented clients in numerous jury trials since 2006, including capital homicide cases, 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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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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CGA: COMPUTER GENERATED ANIMATIONS FOR CIVIL & CRIMINAL TRIAL

The Continuing Legal Education (CLE) training by Digital Trace Forensics, LLC / Jeremy Gibson focuses on 2D & 3D demonstrative aids for use in civil cases and criminal trials. Course reviews several cases where demonstrative aids and forensic animation assisted in achieving a favorable outcome. Further, the course introduces applicable case law, limitations, and rules of admissibility.

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As our dependency and use of technology increases, we rely on electronic devices to complete many daily activities. Unfortunately, these same technologies are being seen more and more in family law cases where offenders have identified ways to exploit them in order to facilitate harm towards their victims and co-parents alike. In this interactive workshop, Steven Bradley will explore the risks and benefits of technology, not only for the clients we serve, but also for you in your personal and professional lives. Attendees will learn safety planning and evidence collection strategies for phone technology, location apps, social media, and more. Non-technical language will be used throughout the presentation and how to safely navigate the world of technology.

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Part 2 of a 2-Part Series

As family law practitioners, you know that technology has been used in various ways to cause harm to individuals. In this part 2 session, attendees will explore various technologies that are being used for abuse, control, and surveillance. Attendees will also discuss how the use of technology is furthering the financial exploitation of certain populations in real time. Nontechnical language will be used as this presentation is intended for all audiences.

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SEMINAR

This session is specifically designed to provide essential information for non-immigration attorneys who may encounter immigration-related issues in their practice. This panel will include perspectives from civil, criminal, and immigration attorneys.
SPEAKERS

Michael DeJohn, Esq., Public Defender's Office
Alexandria Iwanenko, Esq., Amicangelo & Theisen
Jamie Schumacher, Esq., MIJB
Rachel Glasoe, Esq., Knox Law

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This one-hour session will be offered in a presentation format meant to educate viewers on the requirements of the Ignition Interlock program for Pennsylvania, as well as review the changes that occurred when Act 33 went into effect on August 25, 2017 and discuss changes that occurred in October 2018.

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Speaker:
Sharon M. Dietrich, Esquire
Litigation Director, Community Legal Services of Philadelphia

The Program:
Pennsylvania's innovative new Clean Slate law is the first in the nation to seal criminal cases by automation, starting June 28th. The law also expands the range of misdemeanors that can be sealed by petition. Learn:
• What cases qualify for automated sealing, and how that sealing will be done;
• When a petition still will be needed;
• Rules for limited access to sealed cases;
• How people with sealed and expunged cases can respond to questions about their records on applications;
• And more.

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Attendees will learn an overview of the statutory law and case law related to sex offender registration. This area of criminal law is in constant flux, and over seventeen thousand individuals are affected by changes to the law regarding sexual offender registration.

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This seminar offers a comprehensive overview of key toxicology concepts relevant to various legal practices, including criminal, personal injury, employment, and general law. This one-hour presentation equips attorneys with the knowledge to address toxicology issues in cases involving substance use, impairment, and drug testing. Topics covered include the relationship between drug levels and impairment, the science behind alcohol-related visible intoxication, challenges in interpreting postmortem drug levels, the potential impairment caused by dietary supplements, and an explanation of the three basic principles of drug testing—screening, confirmation, and reporting.

Dr. Allison Muller is a board-certified toxicologist (D.ABAT), a fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (FAACT), an affiliate fellow of the American College of Medical Toxicology (AFACMT), and a registered pharmacist with over 30 years of experience in clinical toxicology. After a nearly 20-year career leading the Poison Control Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, which included consulting on toxicology cases from 21 counties in Pennsylvania and Delaware, Dr. Muller is now an independent consultant specializing in medical communications and providing expert witness testimony in cases involving medications, alcohol, chemicals, and environmental toxins. She is also in her 21st year as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, where she teaches pharmacology, toxicology, and professional development to first- and second-year veterinary medicine students.

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Attorney Brendan Lupetin is a partner with Meyers Evans Lupetin & Unatin, LLC and has been conducting focus groups for ten years. He has run hundreds of focus groups for his own cases as well as for other lawyers and law firms. Attorney Lupetin has seen first-hand the invaluable benefits focus groups have on how we litigate, settle and try our personal injury cases. He wants to help other lawyers see how easy and cost effective it is to set up and benefit from focus groups.

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