Continuing Legal Education Online Courses with MCLEZ are for Ohio attorneys who want to make the most of their time and money. Easily earn Ohio Online CLE credit through courses which have been produced in a variety of legal subjects that matter to you.
MCLEZ On-demand programs have been approved for credit in Ohio qualify as self-study credit. Per Rule X, Regulation 409, Ohio attorneys may earn up to twelve credits during any reporting period via self-study.
Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education phone # (614)387-9320
There is a multitude of issues that drive a cross-border business transaction. Sale of shares versus sale of assets; statutory mergers; joint ventures; security for enforcement of representations and warranties; governing law and venue; earn-outs and holdbacks; restrictions on foreign ownership; due diligence; local customs; privacy and many other. Most non-tax considerations are not country specific. They are driven by the economics of the deal and the negotiating position of the parties. When a transaction touches the U.S., tax has the center-stage.
From a U.S. standpoint, none of the other issues are as important as the tax consequences. Taxation of an M&A transaction will very often determine the deal structure. The parties can negotiate and agree to all the other terms, but tax will determine how the transaction is structured, what is possible and what is not.
For U.S. tax purposes, cross-border transactions are divided into two classes: inbound (foreigners doing business or investing in the U.S.), and outbound (Americans doing business and investing overseas). The tax rules that apply to inbound and outbound transactions are entirely different. We will examine both, and will then delve into the related subjects of pre-immigration tax planning (foreigners immigrating to the U.S.) and expatriation (Americans emigrating from the U.S.).
Course Agenda
Course Credit per State
AZ - General: 1.0 Credits CA - General: 1.0 Credits CO - General: 1.3 Credits CT - General: 1.0 Credits IL - General: 1.0 Credits ME - Self Study: 1.08 Credits NH - General: 1.0 Credits NJ - General: 1.3 Credits NY - General: 1.0 Credits OH - Self Study: 1.0 Credits PA - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits SC - General: 1.08 Credits TX - General: 1.0 Credits VA - General: 1.0 Credits WI - On-Demand: 1.0 Credits
Course Presenter(s)
Jacob Stein, Esq
Jacob Stein, Esq. is a partner at Aliant, LLP. He specializes in structuring international business transactions, complex U.S. and international tax planning and asset protection planning. Mr. Stein received his law degree from the University of Southern California, and a Master of Laws in Taxation from Georgetown University. He has been accredited by the State Bar of California as a Certified Tax Law Specialist. He is AV-rated (highest possible rating) by Martindale-Hubbell, has been named ?A Super Lawyer? by the Los Angeles Magazine and one of ?America?s Most Honored Professionals 2016?, by the American Registry
Over the course of his career Mr. Stein has represented thousands of clients, including: officers and directors of Fortune 500 companies; Forbes 400 families; celebrities; Internet entrepreneurs; high-profile real estate developers, builders and investors; physicians; wealthy foreigners doing business in the United States; small business owners; attorneys, accountants and financial advisors; and many other individuals facing financial adversity or seeking privacy for their holdings.
He is the author of numerous books, scholarly articles and technical manuals including his most recent article, Pre-Immigration Taxation, published in the January 2016 edition of EB-5 Investors Magazine Volume 3, Issue 3;
His other works include his book: A Lawyer?s Guide to Asset Protection Planning in California, Second Edition, published in April of 2016, which is the only legal treatise on asset protection specific to California, and International Joint Ventures ? A Concise Guide for Attorneys & Business Owners, published in 2014.
Mr. Stein is a frequent lecturer to various attorneys, CPA and other professional groups, teaching over 100 seminars per year. His presentation topics include: Tax Planning for Cross-Border Joint Ventures, A Foreigner?s Guide to Investing in U.S. Real Estate, Creative Planning with Controlled Foreign Corporations, Advanced Asset Protection Planning, Choice of Entity Planning, Estate Tax Planning and various courses on trust law.
He is an instructor with the California CPA Education Foundation, National Business Institute, Thomson Reuters, the Rossdale Group and Lorman Education Services where he teaches courses on advanced tax planning, structuring international business transactions, asset protection and trust law. He is an adjunct professor of taxation at the CSU, Northridge Graduate Tax Program.
Course Price:
$19.99
ABA professional responsibility Client-Lawyer Guidelines
ABA professional responsibility Client-Lawyer Guidelines Details
Price:
$29.99
Course Description
The Rules of Professional Conduct created by the American Bar Association are "the gold standard" when making decisions about legal ethics and best practice. These rules have been adapted by most state bars for the benefit of their members. In addition, the Rules are a standard authority across the U.S. during attorney disciplinary hearings and fee dispute arbitrations. In this MLCEZ course, David Graulich, Esq. provides a closer look at the ABA Rules that pertain to the attorney-client relationship. What is the division of authority between the client and the attorney? How does an ethical attorney avoid the appearance "or reality -- of conflict of interest" Can an attorney ethically agree to represent a client in an unfamiliar area of law? Can an attorney loan money to a client? Graulich illustrates the rules with real-life examples as well as working through hypothetical ethical questions that typically arise in private practice.
Course Agenda
Course Credit per State
AZ - Ethics: 2.0 Credits CA - Ethics: 2.0 Credits CO - Ethics: 2.3 Credits CT - Ethics: 2.0 Credits IL - Professional Responsibility: 1.75 Credits KS - Ethics: 2.0 Credits ME - Professional Responsibility: 1.88 Credits NC - Professional Responsibility: 1.75 Credits NJ - Ethics: 2.3 Credits NY - Ethics: 2.0 Credits OH - Attorney Conduct: 2.0 Credits OK - Legal Ethics: 2.0 Credits PA - Ethics: 2.0 Credits SC - Ethics: 1.88 Credits TX - Ethics: 2.0 Credits UT - Ethics: 2.0 Credits VA - Ethics: 2.0 Credits
Course Presenter(s)
David Graulich, Esq.
Mr. Graulich worked over 20 years in journalism and the public relations industry. He represented companies such as PepsiCo, Schwab and Computer Sciences Corp., advising senior executives on communications policies. Mr. Graulich received his law degree at the University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law. Mr. Graulich is currently working in private practice and resides in Sacramento, California.
This course is a companion to David Graulich's previous MCLEZ class, FIVE FUNDAMENTALS OF FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT LAW. The issues in this class are drawn from emerging controversies and court decisions in 2016 and 2017. Graulich examines the alarming erosion of privacy in the workplace and how the intrusion into employees? emails and files by employers has become routine. The course will cover the proliferation of local employment laws, enacted by cities and counties, that often contradict or conflict with federal workplace laws. The rise of "the gig economy," with companies such as Uber and Lyft, has created new controversy around the question "what is an employee." Graulich will also discuss how the rise of compulsory arbitration is replacing the jury trial as a venue for resolution of employment cases.
Course Agenda
LOCAL JURISDICTIONS
ARBITRATION
EMPLOYEE OR CONTRACTOR?
PREDICTABLE SCHEDULING
EMPLOYEE PRIVACY IN THE WORKPLACE
Course Credit per State
AZ - General: 2.0 Credits CA - General: 2.0 Credits CO - General: 2.16 Credits CT - General: 2.0 Credits IL - General: 1.75 Credits KS - General: 2.0 Credits ME - Self Study: 1.8 Credits NC - General: 1.75 Credits NJ - General: 2.2 Credits NY - General: 2.0 Credits OH - Self Study: 1.75 Credits OK - Distance Learning: 2.0 Credits PA - Distance Learning: 2.0 Credits SC - General: 1.8 Credits TX - General: 2.0 Credits UT - Self Study: 2.0 Credits VA - General: 2.0 Credits WI - On-Demand: 2.0 Credits
Course Presenter(s)
David Graulich, Esq.
Mr. Graulich worked over 20 years in journalism and the public relations industry. He represented companies such as PepsiCo, Schwab and Computer Sciences Corp., advising senior executives on communications policies. Mr. Graulich received his law degree at the University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law. Mr. Graulich is currently working in private practice and resides in Sacramento, California.
For the past several years asset protection has been one of the fastest growing areas of law. It is also one of the most controversial - the goal of asset protection is to shield assets from the reach of creditors. Asset protection should simply be about structuring the ownership of one's assets to safeguard them from potential future risks. Most asset protection structures are commonly used business and estate planning tools, such as limited liability companies, family limited partnerships, trusts and the like. Properly implemented asset protection planning should be legal and ethical. It should not be based on hiding assets or on secrecy. It is not a means or an excuse to avoid or evade U. S. taxes. There is no one
'magic bullet' in asset protection. The term 'asset protection' encompasses a number of planning and structuring mechanisms that may be implemented by a practitioner to minimize a client?s exposure to risk. For each client the asset protection solution will be different, depending on (i) the identity of the debtor; (ii) the nature of the claim; (iii) the identity of the creditor; and (iv) the nature of the assets. These are four threshold factors that are either expressly or implicitly analyzed in each asset protection case. The analysis of these four factors determines what planning would be possible and effective for a specific client.
Course Agenda
INTRODUCTION
COLLECTING ON JUDGMENTS
FRAUDULENT TRANSFERS
PLANNING IN THE CONTEXT OF MARRIAGE
USE OF TRUSTS IN ASSET PROTECTION
FOREIGN TRUSTS
ADVANCED PLANNING WITH FOREIGN TRUSTS
CHOICE OF ENTITY
BANKRUPTCY PLANNING
RETIREMENT PLANS
Course Credit per State
AZ - General: 1.0 Credits CA - General: 1.0 Credits CT - General: 1.0 Credits IL - General: 1.0 Credits KS - General: 1.0 Credits NY - General: 1.0 Credits OH - Self Study: 1.0 Credits SC - General: 1.05 Credits TX - General: 1.0 Credits VA - General: 1.0 Credits WI - On-Demand: 1.0 Credits
Course Presenter(s)
Jacob Stein, Esq
Jacob Stein, Esq. is a partner at Aliant, LLP. He specializes in structuring international business transactions, complex U.S. and international tax planning and asset protection planning. Mr. Stein received his law degree from the University of Southern California, and a Master of Laws in Taxation from Georgetown University. He has been accredited by the State Bar of California as a Certified Tax Law Specialist. He is AV-rated (highest possible rating) by Martindale-Hubbell, has been named ?A Super Lawyer? by the Los Angeles Magazine and one of ?America?s Most Honored Professionals 2016?, by the American Registry
Over the course of his career Mr. Stein has represented thousands of clients, including: officers and directors of Fortune 500 companies; Forbes 400 families; celebrities; Internet entrepreneurs; high-profile real estate developers, builders and investors; physicians; wealthy foreigners doing business in the United States; small business owners; attorneys, accountants and financial advisors; and many other individuals facing financial adversity or seeking privacy for their holdings.
He is the author of numerous books, scholarly articles and technical manuals including his most recent article, Pre-Immigration Taxation, published in the January 2016 edition of EB-5 Investors Magazine Volume 3, Issue 3;
His other works include his book: A Lawyer?s Guide to Asset Protection Planning in California, Second Edition, published in April of 2016, which is the only legal treatise on asset protection specific to California, and International Joint Ventures ? A Concise Guide for Attorneys & Business Owners, published in 2014.
Mr. Stein is a frequent lecturer to various attorneys, CPA and other professional groups, teaching over 100 seminars per year. His presentation topics include: Tax Planning for Cross-Border Joint Ventures, A Foreigner?s Guide to Investing in U.S. Real Estate, Creative Planning with Controlled Foreign Corporations, Advanced Asset Protection Planning, Choice of Entity Planning, Estate Tax Planning and various courses on trust law.
He is an instructor with the California CPA Education Foundation, National Business Institute, Thomson Reuters, the Rossdale Group and Lorman Education Services where he teaches courses on advanced tax planning, structuring international business transactions, asset protection and trust law. He is an adjunct professor of taxation at the CSU, Northridge Graduate Tax Program.
What is "The Cloud"? Who runs it? Where is it? Will it go away? Where is all my information? Is it worth using? These questions and more are discussed in this program which helps attorneys learn about this major development in law technology and also meet ethical obligations to remain knowledgeable in this area, as stated by the ABA.
Course Agenda
What is the "cloud"?
Who runs it?
Where is it?
Will it go away?
Where is all my information?
Is it worth using?
Cloud Benefits
File Sharing
File centralization
"Virtual machines"
Log into system
"Zero Maintenance"
"always on"
No longer have to go to the office
Ethics behind Cloud Computing
ABA Model Rule 1.1 Competence: A lawyer shall provide competent representation to a client. Competent representation requires the legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness and preparation reasonably necessary for the representation.
ABA Model Rule 1.6(c), "make reasonable efforts to prevent the inadvertent or unauthorized disclosure of, or unauthorized access to, information relating to the representation of a client."
ALL States that offer opinions on Cloud Computing= allowed with "reasonable care"
CA OPINION NO. 2010-179
"Evaluate the nature of the technology, available security precautions, and limitations on third-party access."
"Consult an expert if lawyer's technology expertise is lacking."
"Weigh the sensitivity of the data, the impact of disclosure on the client, the urgency of the situation, and the client's instructions."
Cloud Concerns
Security
Control
What happens if you don't pay on time?
If you decide to cancel, will all the data be permanently deleted?
Trust of vendor
Reliability of Internet connection & speed
Cloud Tasks for Attorneys
Centralized case/matter management
Document management
Time and billing
A hosted Quickbooks or Time Matters system often works better than trying to locally network it between workstations
Scheduling/reporting
Contact management
Conflict checking
Cloud Considerations
What law governs (yours or where the server is?)
How would you be notified if there was a security concern?
You own all the data uploaded, right?
What's the vendor's reputation in the community overall?
Will my data be encrypted? What type?
Duty to Supervise
Duty to Communicate with Client
Managing Cloud Risks
Internal Due Diligence
External Due Diligence; Contracts
Continuous Access to Data
Security, Security Breaches
Termination
Implementation
TRAINING
NEW HIRES
DOCUMENTED INSTRUCTIONS ON RETRIEVING/STORING DATA!
Cloud Computing Services
Dropbox/Box.net for Business
OneDrive Professional
Google Apps for Business (attorneys)
Hosted App Servers (almost any ISP; hostgator, godaddy, amazon, etc.)
AZ - Ethics: 1.0 Credits CA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits CO - Ethics: 1.3 Credits CT - Ethics: 1.0 Credits IL - Professional Responsibility: 1.0 Credits NJ - Ethics: 1.3 Credits NY - Ethics: 1.0 Credits OH - Attorney Conduct: 1.0 Credits PA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits TX - Ethics: 1.0 Credits VA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
Course Presenter(s)
Russell Jackman, Esq.
Russell Jackman, Esq. is owner of Calmputer Consulting Services in Marin County, California. He is a Past President of the California State Bar's Law Practice Management and Technology Section.
Course Price:
$19.99
Competence Issues Relevant to an Attorneys Ability to Perform Legal Services
Competence Issues Relevant to an Attorneys Ability to Perform Legal Services Details
Price:
$19.99
Course Description
In this program patent attorney Steven A. Nielsen discusses the evolution of awareness of the general subject matter of competence as it relates to substance abuse (including new legal medical cannabis), stress, age, dementia and other factors and their relationship to the practice of law. The maxim that "the law is a jealous mistress" can be true if attorneys fail to take a big picture view of the factors at work which can cause physical and mental harm and distract lawyers from enjoyment of their lives and the need to pay attention to their physical and mental health.
This program addresses both the need for awareness of substance abuse, depression,
mental illness, age, cognitive decline and related issues, plus practical, easy to implement
steps to facilitate an enjoyable and effective practice.
Course Agenda
Course Credit per State
AZ - General: 1.0 Credits CA - Competence Issues: 1.0 Credits IL - Mental Health - Substance Abuse : 1.0 Credits NY - : 1.0 Credits OH - Attorney Conduct: 1.0 Credits TX - General: 1.0 Credits
Course Presenter(s)
Steven A Nielsen
Based in Larkspur, California, Steven A. Nielsen is a U.S. registered patent attorney with many years of experience in patent procurement and in achieving favorable results in federal court in the field of intellectual properly litigation. Mr. Nielsen is the past chairperson of the Intellectual Property Section of the Marin County Bar Association. Mr. Nielsen received his J.D. in 1987 from Boalt Hall, University of California at Berkeley and also holds a B.A. in Computer Science.
He may be contacted at steve@nielsenpatents.com, on his website, nielsenpatents.com or via his LinkedIn page.
While awareness of the need for support for diversity among law firms continues to increase, the goal of proportionate inclusion for people of diverse ethnicity and women remains substantially unfulfilled. Members of historically underrepresented groups remain seriously disadvantaged in both training and work environments. In this program attorney Steven A. Nielsen discusses the gap between efforts to increase diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and the less than satisfactory results as documented in current statistical data. He offers his thoughts on how the profession can first recognize the root causes that contribute to a lack of diversity and how, with this knowledge, firms can implement practical policies of inclusion to provide a way forward to increase racial and gender diversity.
Course Agenda
What does the current literature tell us?
Pressure for Law School Ranking Hurts Women
Both Law and Medicine have Diversity Problems
Getting into Law School
Making a Living as a Lawyer
Covering the Bases of D and I
A Broader Definition of Diversity
Mentoring and Networking Seem to be an Answer
Diversity and Inclusion
Is our definition of "reaching the top" to be reconsidered?
Is running a solo or small frim considered success?
Crossover Subjects
Bias - A Proposed Big Picture View
A Proposed Big Picture Approach
What is Bias?
Mechanical Bias
Group Bias
What is Discrimination?
Do we learn hate?
How did we evolve?
Advantages of being in a group
Group Study Data
The Robber's Cave Experiment
Is Group Theory Supported by Current Events?
Groups or Traits to consider in the reduction of bias in the legal profession
The protected classes are just a start
Perhaps broad definitions of "diversity" are helpful in defining the scope of our anti-bias efforts
Still allowed to judge or discern, but judge with knowledge of the individual
How do we reduce bias?
How do we make everyone feel equal?
The Skilled Mediator Example
Bias in Action
Can we learn to withhold judgment?
Question Everything
Course Credit per State
AZ - General: 1.0 Credits CA - General: 1.0 Credits FL - General: 1.25 Credits IL - Diversity and Inclusion: 1.0 Credits NY - Diversity and Inclusion: 1.0 Credits OH - Attorney Conduct: 1.0 Credits TX - General: 1.0 Credits
Course Presenter(s)
Steven A Nielsen
Based in Larkspur, California, Steven A. Nielsen is a U.S. registered patent attorney with many years of experience in patent procurement and in achieving favorable results in federal court in the field of intellectual properly litigation. Mr. Nielsen is the past chairperson of the Intellectual Property Section of the Marin County Bar Association. Mr. Nielsen received his J.D. in 1987 from Boalt Hall, University of California at Berkeley and also holds a B.A. in Computer Science.
He may be contacted at steve@nielsenpatents.com, on his website, nielsenpatents.com or via his LinkedIn page.
As a college lecturer for 27 years and an economic consultant to
attorneys for 25 years, George A. Jouganatos, Ph.D. discusses the
effective use of an expert from the point of view of the expert. His
experience includes a wide variety of cases in employment, personal
injury, wrongful death and commercial matters.
The topics discussed include selection and timing of engagement, ethics
for experts, identifying experts, selection criteria, fees, and
preparing for testimony.
Course Agenda
Course Credit per State
AZ - General: 1.5 Credits CA - General: 1.5 Credits CO - General: 1.7 Credits CT - General: 1.0 Credits IL - General: 1.25 Credits KS - General: 1.5 Credits ME - Self Study: 1.41 Credits NJ - General: 1.7 Credits NY - General: 1.5 Credits OH - Self Study: 1.5 Credits OK - Distance Learning: 1.5 Credits PA - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits SC - General: 1.41 Credits TX - General: 1.5 Credits UT - Self Study: 1.5 Credits VA - General: 1.5 Credits
Course Presenter(s)
George Jouganatos
George A. Jouganatos has been a professor of economics for over 17 years. He has taught economics, finance, and quantitative analysis at University of California, Davis, University of California, Santa Cruz, California State University, Sacramento, and California State University, Hayward. He has published and engaged in seminars in the fields of the economics of development, political economy, economic history, environmental economics, public policy, and economic modeling and forecasting.
Dr. Jouganatos conducted research at the University of Athens and the Center of Economic Research and Planning in Athens, Greece where he conferred with many of the nation''s top economists and political officials. The fruit of the research resulted in a seminal book on the development of the Greek economy. His work on the Greek economy has been cited numerous times. He also engaged in research at the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex.
He works as a consulting economist providing economic and statistical analysis for the private and public sectors since 1991. He has written many economic impact, efficiency, cost, and feasibility studies. He has designed economic models, strategic plans, and performance measures. Dr. Jouganatos serves as an expert witness for cases involving personal Injury, wrongful death, wrongful termination, housing discrimination, employment discrimination, economic loss, business valuations, public finance, and breach of contracts. He has consulted and given testimony for numerous attorneys in California as well as in Nevada, Iowa, Montana, Hawaii and New York.
His selected clients include California Department of Boating and Waterways, California Resources Agency, California Attorney General, California Department of Finance, California Department of Education, California Department of Transportation, California Department of Justice, California Department of Corrections. Governor''s Office of Planning and Research, City of San Francisco, Harcourt Brace, State Farm Insurance, General American Investments, Individual Rights Foundation, Allied Electric Motor, Bank of New York, and numerous law firms.
Dr. Jouganatos has advised California State Assembly and Congressional candidates on economic issues and policies. He was asked to review economic platforms of United States Senate and California gubernatorial candidates. On several occasions he has provided brief commentaries on economic events and issues for television and radio.
In 2000, he was awarded a Faculty Research Fellows Grant from the Center of California Studies, California State University, Sacramento to analyze state land holdings for the Governor''s Office of Planning and Research.
He received a Ph.D. in economics from the University of California at Riverside.
Effective Workplace Policies and Handbooks Details
Price:
$19.99
Course Description
Policies and Handbooks allow employers to establish guidelines and expectations. When properly drafted these policies are beneficial to both employers and employees, and prevent potential problems. Thomas Lenz discusses a wide range of issues, from the obvious, "do you have written workplace policies" to, are they understandable? In many work environments this requires the policies to be in multiple languages, and some policies are required by law.
Mr. Lenz reviews "at will" employment and numerous hot button issues such as cellular phone usage, electronic communications and social media, and the rules which cover employees' personal use of these technologies, both in and out of the workplace. He reviews harassment policies and general rules regarding proper calculation of hours of work, meal and rest periods and standards of conduct rules. Effective policies allow management flexibility and help create a workplace where Everybody Wins!
Course Agenda
Do You Have Written Workplace Policies?
Big Questions Can Arise When Policies Don?t Reflect Reality
Policies and Handbooks Allow Employers to Establish Guidelines & Expectations
Some Policies are Required by Law
At-Will
Acknowledgment of At-Will
Acknowledgment of Receipt
Bulletin Boards
Cellular Telephone Policy
Confidentiality
Electronic Communications & Social Media
EEO (17 Classifications)
Harassment Policy
Hours of Work
Introductory Period
Meal & Rest Periods
In Closing
Jury Duty
Leaves of Absence
Management Rights
Open Door
Overtime
Recovery Periods
Security
Sick Leave/PTO
Solicitation/Distribution
Standards of Conduct Rules
Time Cards
Vacation
Workplace Violence
You Should Consider Whether Your Policies and Handbook Reflect:
Make Sure that what You Practice is what You Preach
Caveat
Course Credit per State
AZ - General: 1.0 Credits CA - General: 1.0 Credits IL - General: 1.0 Credits NY - General: 1.0 Credits OH - Self Study: 1.25 Credits TX - General: 1.0 Credits VA - General: 1.0 Credits
Course Presenter(s)
Thomas A. Lenz
Experience
Thomas Lenz is a senior partner handling all aspects of labor and employment law issues from the firm's Cerritos and Pasadena offices. He heads the firm's traditional labor and National Labor Relations Board practice. He works with employers in all major industries across California and the West. He currently services on the Executive Committee of the Labor and Employment Section for the State Bar of California. Tom began his law practice with the National Labor Relations Board, Region 21, in Los Angeles, where he investigated and tried unfair labor practice cases, ran workplace elections, and acted as an administrative hearing officer. Tom was assigned difficult cases, including numerous charges involving SEIU's Justice for Janitors campaign activity throughout Los Angeles, and the majority of his cases required work in the Spanish language. He received a formal commendation for his performance from the Agency's General Counsel.
Education
Tom received his undergraduate degree from Marquette University and his law degree from the Louisiana State University Law Center. Tom studied in Spain during college (Universidad Complutense de Madrid) and in France during law school (Universite d'Aix‐en‐Provence).
Memberships
Tom sits on a variety of boards and committees, including San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership (Board Member), International Institute of Los Angeles (Secretary), State Bar of California Labor and Employment Section (Executive Committee Officer), Associated Builders and Contractors (National Legislative Committee Member), National Club Association (Board Member), Orange County Labor and Employment Relations Association/OC LERA (Past President and current Board Member), and Marquette University Alumni Club of Southern California (Past President and current Board Member).
Awards and Recognitions
Tom has been named to the Top One Hundred Labor Attorneys in the United States by Labor Relations Institute, Inc., a leading industry information source.
Another day, another data breach. Data breaches have proliferated with amazing speed. Don't be lulled into thinking that law firms (large and small) aren't being attacked by hackers or suffering actual data breaches. With lawyers and law firms, however, who are constantly entrusted with highly sensitive information about their clients as a course of business, the need for effective data security is of even more critical importance. This course helps lawyers and law firms of today ensure that their clients' confidential data and intellectual property are secure.
Course Agenda
Law Firm Data Security: Experts On How To Protect Legal Clients' Confidential Data
The "abysmal" state of law firm security
ABA - ETHICS
ISO 27001 - SECURITY STANDARDS
ISO 27001 & SSAE 16 certification published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electro-technical Commission (IEC).
Reasonableness - LEGAL DUTY
Ethical issues of lawyers using the cloud
GDPR -EU General Data Protection Regulation
ABA Preventing Law Firm Data Breaches
Top Practical Security Tips
FTC RECOMMENDATIONS
Data Minimization
Vendors
Document Destruction
Network Safeguards
Course Credit per State
AZ - General: 1.0 Credits CA - General: 1.0 Credits IL - General: 1.0 Credits NY - General: 1.0 Credits OH - Self Study: 1.0 Credits SC - General: 1.0 Credits TX - General: 1.0 Credits VA - General: 1.0 Credits
Course Presenter(s)
Albert Barsocchini
Albert Barsocchini is an internationally recognized expert in e-Discovery (patent litigation), international and national privacy and protection, compliance, audit and corporate investigations. He writes and lectures frequently on these topics.
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