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Join us for the 2024 Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Credits & More Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar; taking place on Friday, December 6. This event will be held in a hybrid format, offering both in-person attendance in Cincinnati, OH, and virtual participation via a hosted and moderated online platform accessible nationwide.
The seminar, pending approval, will include 2.5 hours of Professional Conduct credit, with sessions addressing chronic stress management and the ethical challenges of deepfakes in AI. In addition, attendees can earn 4.0 hours of General Credit with presentations covering topics such as the Corporate Transparency Act, the U.S. Supreme Court’s examination of judicial ethics, updates on non-competes, and best practices handling insurance claims.
Explore the full agenda and programming below. Please note: the schedule and session topics are subject to change. Final session details, including session materials, will be provided shortly before the event.
7:30 AM EST Registration and Breakfast |
8:25 AM EST Welcome Remarks and Program Overview Information |
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM EST Chronic Stress Impacting the Profession/Lawyer Assistance Program(1 - hour professional conduct credit) This presentation explores the impact of chronic stress on attorneys, highlighting how prolonged exposure can lead to burnout and mental health challenges. It covers practical coping strategies, such as mindfulness, time management, and setting healthy boundaries, aimed at fostering resilience and improving work-life balance. Attendees will leave equipped with tools to mitigate stress and maintain well-being in a demanding legal environment. Presenter Clinical Director, Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program |
9:30 - 9:35 AM EST Break |
9:35 AM - 11:05 AM EST Debating Deepfakes – Ethical Issues in Law and Reality(1.5 - hours professional conduct credit) |
11:05 - 11:10 AM EST Break |
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM EST Corporate Transparency Act: What you Need to Know(1.0 - hours general credit) This presentation will provide information on how to navigate the filing of your initial Beneficial Ownership Information report, the exemptions from the CTA that may apply to companies, special considerations for equity interests held in trusts and how to manage your CTA requirements in the future. Panelists Eric Fox Jason Sims Lee Stautberg Jessica Dipre |
12:10 - 1:15 PM EST Lunch Break |
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM EST Supreme Court Reform: Understanding the Debate(1.0 - hours general credit) Presenter Daniel Epps |
2:15 - 2:20 PM EST Break |
2:20 PM - 3:20 PM EST A New Era in Non-Competes(1.0 - hours general credit) Panelists Matt Bakota Nick Godfrey Joe Stephens Lindsey Boyd |
3:20 - 3:25 PM EST Break |
3:25 PM - 4:25 PM EST Energizing, Synergizing, and Normalizing the Claims Process(1.0 - hours general credit) Panelists Seth Alhadeff Peter Georgiton Sarah Smith Kelli Amador |
4:25 PM EST Concluding Remarks and Instructions for Obtaining CLE Credits |
Seminar Materials AvailableWe anticipate handout materials to include over 200 pages of material. The Powerpoint slides and materials for each session will be offered to the participant in electronic (PDF) format, prior to, during, and after the seminar. Materials will be available prior to the beginning of the program. Check back for further information. |
On-Demand Seminar Sessions AvailableSessions will be available on-demand post-seminar in case you miss any of the accredited content above. When you register for the virtual CLE seminar, remember to select the option to receive these communications if you choose. |
Guest Speaker ProfilesLaura Valentino is an Independently Licensed Social Worker with a supervisory designation by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Philosophy from Assumption University in Worcester, Massachusetts, and her Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University. Aside from being the Clinical Director for the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program, Laura owns and operates a mental health private practice located in Hilliard, Ohio, where she specializes in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, as well as assisting individuals manage or overcome symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and grief. She also has extensive experience assisting families in acquiring effective parenting skills and techniques. Deputy General Counsel, Senior Vice President, Fifth Third Bank Professor Daniel Epps focuses on constitutional law, federal courts, and criminal procedure. His scholarship has appeared in leading law reviews, including Harvard, Yale, and Columbia. Recognized for his expertise on the U.S. Supreme Court, Professor Epps is frequently cited in the media, especially regarding Supreme Court reform. His joint proposal with Ganesh Sitaraman to restructure the Court received major attention, particularly after endorsement from Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Epps also co-hosts Divided Argument, a podcast analyzing Court decisions, and has served as Supreme Court litigator, notably in Ocasio v. United States. He clerked for Justice Kennedy and held positions at King & Spalding and Harvard Law, following his J.D. from Harvard Law School. Lindsey Boyd serves as Assistant Corporate Counsel at Total Quality Logistics, specializing in labor and employment issues. She provides valuable advice and counsel on a wide range of employment matters, including workplace accommodations, workplace investigations, and wage and hour compliance. Lindsey manages administrative charges, employment arbitrations, and non-compete litigation for her client. Additionally, she advises on compliance with employment laws, ensuring a fair and legally compliant workplace. |