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Listen to Beverly Hills Bar Association's nationally recognized CLE content, featuring timely topics and speakers from across the country. You don’t need to be an attorney to tune in, but if you are, you’ll get CLE credit while you listen! Full details at www.bhba.org/podcasts.
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Cynthia R. Cox of Cox Law Group will walk through how the conservatorship system works for older adults and individuals with special needs, covering the legal safeguards designed to protect vulnerable people alongside the practical challenges families face when capacity declines. Drawing on real-world scenarios, Cox will explore alternatives to conservatorship and the unique issues that arise in elder law and special needs planning. Attorneys will leave with a clearer understanding of how to guide families through this process and what options are available before, during, and after a conservatorship is established.
This program explores the legal complexities of denaturalization. Join attorneys Nancy Canter and Lindsay Vick of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, as they examine the grounds for revoking U.S. citizenship, the procedural steps involved, and the latest case law. Attendees will gain critical insights into defending against denaturalization actions and understanding the evolving legal landscape in immigration law.The Immigration Law Section is chaired by Ali Brodie.
Women attorneys navigate a professional landscape where power, status, and influence operate by both spoken and unspoken rules. Mindy Gulati of Fundamental Advisory and Lindsay Goldford Gray of Catalyst Advisory explore how to navigate these realities and provides actionable strategies for thriving within them. Participants will explore the foundations of power and status in the legal profession, examine the “double bind” that often penalizes women for asserting authority, and learn practical tools for elevating their status among colleagues, clients, and the community.Through research-based insights, real-world examples, and interactive discussion, the session will identify status-enhancing behaviors, communication techniques, and strategic choices that strengthen credibility. We will also spotlight common traps that diminish professional power and provide tools for avoiding or correcting them.Lawyers will leave better equipped to lead effectively, advocate persuasively, and advance their careers with clarity and intention.
Kenny Ramirez of the Kenny Ramirez Law Firm will walk through how trial attorneys can adopt AI deliberately and responsibly, covering the key distinctions between public AI models like ChatGPT and Claude, closed-universe legal platforms like CoCounsel and Lexis AI, and all-in-one tools like Harvey and Eve. Drawing on his own firm's experience, Ramirez will break down a three-phase framework for AI adoption — from compliance and ethical guardrails (attorney-client privilege, data security, HIPAA considerations) to building on a strong case management foundation and finally deploying AI where it generates the most value. Attorneys will leave with a practical toolkit for evaluating AI platforms, understanding where public models are appropriate versus where legal-specific tools are essential, and how to use AI to increase efficiency without compromising professional judgment or client confidentiality.The AI and the Law Section is chaired by Marc Hoag.
Judges Martin R. Barash (U.S. Bankruptcy Court, C.D. Cal.) and Lee R. Bagdanoff (Ret., JAMS), alongside Uzzi O. Raanan of Greenberg Glusker LLP and Jay Spillane of Spillane Trial Group PLC, will examine the intersection of state court litigation and bankruptcy proceedings, with a focus on enforcing judgments and debts in light of a bankruptcy filing. The panel will address the scope and operation of the automatic stay, key exceptions (including state court contempt proceedings and actions that merely maintain the status quo, such as status hearings), and strategies for seeking or opposing relief from the stay to commence or continue state court actions or obtain judgments. The program will also explore how bankruptcy courts apply claim and issue preclusion doctrines to state court judgments (particularly in the context of nondischargeable debts), strategic considerations surrounding particular findings and special verdicts that may support nondischargeability claims, and defenses available to parties opposing the preclusive use of those findings in subsequent adversary proceedings.The panel will be moderated by John Livingston, law clerk to Judge Barash.The Bankruptcy Law Section is chaired by Cole Nicholas.
To object, or not to object? Join Tony Ross of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker for a comprehensive overview of the use of objections in the courtroom. The program will review best practices on the various reasons attorneys can instruct their witness not to answer, examine ways to protect privilege, and provide practical instruction on techniques to strategically utilize objections. This program also addresses how to navigate difficult scenarios when opposing counsel won’t back down. Participants will walk away with an understanding of how judges handle disputes and ready-to-use language that protects the record.The Litigation Section is chaired by Rachael Kogen.
Valerie T. McGinty of the Law Office of Valerie T. McGinty breaks down six key approaches attorneys can use to challenge motions to compel arbitration, from jurisdictional issues and mutual assent to unconscionability and scope. Drawing on a wide range of recent California and federal case law, McGinty will illustrate how courts have denied these motions across consumer, employment, elder abuse, and sexual harassment cases. Attorneys will leave with practical strategies for defeating arbitration agreements, including how to argue waiver, leverage failure to pay arbitration fees, and determine when a writ may be the best path forward.The Employment Law Section is chaired by Andie Field
Lawyers pride themselves on outworking everyone, but skimping on sleep may be quietly tanking your performance, mental health, and malpractice risk. The science is clear: sleep is as essential as diet and exercise, yet high achievers are often the worst at getting it.Join sleep doctor, Dr. Audrey Wells and attorney well-being expert Kendra Brodin to learn why lawyers struggle with sleep. Sharpen your edge, protect your clients, and feel good doing it.You'll leave knowing how to:Understand what sleep does for your brain, body, and bottom lineRecognize the patterns that keep high-achievers awakeUse practical, proven strategies to sleep better starting tonightKnow when it's time to call in professional backupYour clients deserve a well-rested lawyer. So do you
The program features Hon. Clifford L. Klein (Ret.) and Justice Judith Ashmann-Gerst (Ret.), both of Signature Resolution, in a discussion of the surprising and interesting legal issues that can arise from an otherwise simple social game of golf. Drawing from actual cases, the program explores golfer liability for wild shots or negligent course design, private club and event discrimination, disability accommodations, trans athletes, property tax for country clubs and intellectual property disputes involving golf equipment. The speakers will discuss how courts analyze these issues and offer practitioners insight into how a pleasant walk in a park can devolve into litigation and resolution in California and federal courts.The Litigation Section is chaired by Rachael Kogen.
This program focuses on the core drafting strategies behind effective creator partnership and licensing agreements in today’s creator economy. April Paredes, founder of Ascent Legal, will break down the key provisions attorneys must get right, including ownership and IP rights, scope of licenses, compensation structures, brand approvals, termination provisions, and common negotiation pitfalls. Designed for attorneys advising creators, brands, and agencies, this program delivers concrete guidance for drafting clear, enforceable agreements that align expectations, reduce risk, and scale with creator-driven businesses.The Entertainment Law Section is chaired by Keith Kelly.
This introductory webinar provides a practical overview of foundational health care law topics, including HIPAA compliance, medical staffing regulations, reimbursement processes, and related regulatory considerations. Designed for attorneys new to the field or those seeking a refresher, the program highlights key legal risks and compliance principles impacting today’s health care industry. Attendees will obtain a clearer understanding of how these laws apply in practice and the key compliance risks facing health care providers and organizations.The Healthcare Law Section is chaired by Ruhee Singh
Matthew S. Kenefick of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP breaks down the evolving legal landscape of accessibility compliance, with a focus on both physical spaces and websites. This program will cover key provisions of the ADA and related California laws, including the Unruh Civil Rights Act and the Disabled Persons Act, and explain how these laws apply to businesses open to the public. It will also highlight how legal obligations intersect with practical considerations in real estate, web development, and customer-facing operations—offering insight into litigation trends, compliance strategies, and risk management techniques to help businesses avoid costly lawsuits.The Litigation Section is chaired by Rachael Kogen.
Mediator Peter Thompson of Judicate West, plaintiff's attorney Joshua Furman of Joshua R. Furman Law Corp, and David Samani of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP will address mediation preparation and the issues that arise in mediation — including consent clauses, conflicts among clients, properly preparing claims personnel and insureds, properly preparing plaintiffs, mediator's expectations and tools, and mediator's proposals. Drawing on their combined experience on both sides of the table and in the neutral seat, the panelists will address common sticking points that derail mediations — and how to avoid them. This program is moderated by Mike Douglass of Parker Shaffie LLP.The Ethics and Malpractice Law Section is chaired by Michael Douglass.
Get an inside look at the State Bar Court from someone who knows it best. Judge Dennis Saab has presided over State Bar Court cases since 2019, handling everything from professional misconduct and criminal convictions to reinstatement proceedings and the court's Alternative Discipline Program for attorneys navigating substance abuse or mental health challenges. As the current supervising judge of the trial department, he brings a frontline perspective on how these cases unfold and what attorneys need to know to stay out of trouble. This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from a sitting judge about the ethics pitfalls that come across his desk most often.The Litigation Section is chaired by Rachael Kogen.
Thanos Leontaris of Ratio Legal Services, Sarah Cundall of Lee & Thompson LLP, and Michael Peters of Ramo Law will examine how generative AI is reshaping intellectual property law across the film and television industries, covering questions of ownership in AI-generated scripts, images, and music, as well as how training data, moral rights, and copyright exceptions apply throughout production and distribution. Drawing on perspectives from Greece, the UK, and the US, the panel will explore how these legal frameworks intersect — and where they diverge — across jurisdictions that entertainment practitioners increasingly navigate together. Attorneys and industry professionals will leave with practical guidance on contract and licensing strategies for AI training and outputs, along with risk management approaches for producers, creators, and counsel working in an AI-driven production landscape.The Entertainment Law Section is chaired by Keith Kelly.
Ready to go beyond the basics? In this follow-up to Persuasive Legal Writing, Daniel U. Smith--Certified Appellate Specialist, former Federal District Court law clerk, and member of the California Academy of Appellate Lawyers--explains the advanced strategies that separate good briefs from great briefs. Drawing on 35 years of exclusively appellate practice, including 19 California Supreme Court appearances, Mr. Smith explains the subtle choices in language, structure, sequence, and tone that lead judges to respect your character and your arguments. This seminar answers Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg's call for " [l]ucid, well-ordered writing [that] can contribute immeasurably to a lawyer's success as an advocate and counselor."The Appellate Law Section is chaired by Conor Tucker.
Ann Brigid Clark of Greenberg Traurig, Jonathan Handel of Feig Finkel, David Shraga of Shraga Resolution Services, and Emma Smizer of Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz will join moderator Keith Cooper of Cooper & Iravani LLP for a panel review of the developments from 2025 that are reshaping transactional entertainment law. The panel will cover key shifts across digital contract formation, AI training and digital replica rights, interactive and transmedia licensing, and California privacy enforcement — exploring how courts, unions, and regulators have raised the bar for what deal terms need to say and how they need to say it.The Entertainment Law Section is chaired by Keith Kelly.
Join attorney Azim Chowdhury of Keller and Heckman for a comprehensive overview of federal and state vaping laws. Drawing on his first-hand experience as an advisor to the FDA, Azim brings his insights to this program on legal issues relevant to e-vapor, e-liquid, and tobacco product manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.This program covers essential compliance strategies for retail and online sales, licensing requirements, and provides safeguarding steps for clients that mitigate risk. From the regulatory requirements to the variations between federal and state different regulations, participants will gain a practical understanding on FDA rule making and enforcement and the Tobacco Control Act.
Editors of the Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Artificial Intelligence and the Law, Elizabeth Rothman and Ryan Abbott, examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping legal practice across a broad range of areas of law. Dr. Abbott is a mediator and arbitrator with JAMS, Inc., in Century City and Los Angeles and a prominent figure in law and AI including as the co-author of the JAMS AI Rules. He will cover the evolving integration of AI into mediation and arbitration, including by parties, counsel, and neutrals. Ms. Rothman, bringing her experience as an attorney and educator on AI and the law, will map the expanding areas where AI intersects with legal practice. She will also discuss the risks of uploading client data to AI tools, why lawyers should be skeptical of technology companies' promises about privacy and security, and what firms should be considering when developing and implementing AI use policies. The discussion highlights why these considerations matter for all attorneys, not just those who focus on dispute resolution or even just those that utilize AI tools.The Alternative Dispute Resolution Section is chaired by Robert Cohen and Jeffrey Kravitz
In this program, Jana Gardner, Senior Counsel with the California Association of REALTORS®, will discuss the most recent updates to C.A.R.'s Standard Forms, including the purchase agreement, disclosures, and property management forms. She will also discuss the most significant new 2026 laws affecting residential sales and leasing.This program will be moderated by Howard Gould.The Real Estate Law Section is chaired by Howard Gould and Elizabeth Dryden.
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