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March 2022 DBA CLE Calendar & On-Demand CLE
DBA CLE March 2022
Tuesday, March 8 | 1.0 Gen Hr | Noon-1:00pm | Zoom TECH TUESDAY SERIES: Practicing Law in a Digital World
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Speaker: Stephanie Allen Esq. Managing Attorney, Student Legal Services
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced lawyers to learn new ways to adapt. Lawyers have had to transition from paper to digital without much warning or training on how to do so. We will discuss how to operate ethically in a digital world, while also discussing operating a “virtual” law firm. We will discuss new digital platforms available to lawyers who are interested in transitioning to paperless law practice.
Friday, March 11 | 4.75 Gen Hrs + 1.25 PC Hrs | 8:00am–4:00pm | Sinclair Conference Center Annual Probate Law Institute: A Great Personal Experience
Special Thank you to our Sponsor LCNB National Bank Speakers: Charles Pfister Esq. Wood, Herron & Evans, Cincinnati; Franklin Malemud Esq. Reminger Co., LPA, Cleveland; Magistrate Beth Haas, Summit County Probate Court; Joseph Doty Esq.Attorney at Law, Seville, OH and The Honorable David D. Brannon & Magistrates and Staff, Montgomery County Probate Court
This dynamic program for all attorneys will cover: Transfer of IP, NFTs, NILs, ©s In and Out of Probate; Avoiding the Quicksand in Probate: Ethics and Professionalism; Probate Case Law Update; Determinations of Heirship and Division of Intestate Estates: There’s More To It Than You Think; and Montgomery County Probate Court “Hour of Power”.
Wednesday, March 23 | 1.0 Gen Hr | Noon – 1:00pm | DBA Office Legal Impacts of Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin and NFTs
Speaker: Ian Friedman & Mara Hirz Friedman & Nemecek
Join us in the discussion on the legal impacts of Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin and NFTs on the practice of law, with some of the most sought after criminal defense lawyers in the country.
March Video Replays
Wednesday, March 30 | 1.0 Gen Hr | Noon – 1:00pm | Zoom In Baseball, Some Steals are Frowned Upon
Speaker: Jake Greiner Graydon
The Houston Astros wound up in the news when they were discovered using technology to steal signs. But in 2015, the Astros were the victims of a rogue Cardinals’ employee who hacked into the Astros’ scouting database. Join us for a discussion of how the hack came about, its discovery, and the criminal and civil fall out.
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Healthy Habits for Lawyers
The Connection Between Legal Malpractice, Competence and Attorney Well- Being
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The Ethical Lawyer: Professionalism Standards for Practicing Law Today
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Federal Court Update with the Judges
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On-Demand DBA CLE
Featured Programs:
Juvenile Law Certification
6.25 General Credits
Intellectual Property for General and Corporate Practitioners
3.0 General Credits Practical and Ethical Apsects of Managing Your Law Practice
3.0 General Credits
Closing a Practice
1.5 Professional Conduct Credits
Oral Argument Advocacy and Navigating Virtual Mediation & Hearings
3.0 General Credits
Enhancing Justice By Reducing Bias
2.0 Professional Conduct Credits
Diversity Issues
Diversity Is Not Enough
By Julie Zink Esq. | Professor of Lawyering Skills, University of Dayton School of Law | jzink1@udayton.edu
It is no secret that diversity is lacking in the legal profession. Despite the fact that African Americans make up approximately 13% of the U.S. population, African American associates account for less than 5% of U.S. attorneys and less than 2% of partners. Likewise, Hispanic and Latino individuals make up over 18% of the U.S. population, but account for 5% of U.S. attorneys and 2.5% of partners.
We know that diversity leads to better decision-making, which is why clients are pushing law firms to become more diverse. Unfortunately, it is not an easy fix.
Simply admitting more students of color and hiring more attorneys of color will not fix the lack of diversity in the legal profession. Once admitted and/or hired, people need to feel a sense of belonging in order to remain and flourish in that environment.
As retention and success correlate to one’s sense of belonging, it has long been studied with regard to college students: [S]ense of belonging refers to students’ perceived social support on campus, a feeling or sensation of connectedness, the experience of mattering or feeling cared about, accepted, respected, valued by, and important to the group (e.g., campus community) or others on campus (e.g., faculty, peers).
When one does not feel a sense of belonging, feelings of marginalization, isolation, and alienation arise. These negative feelings lead to poor work and a desire to depart from that environment. This is not unique to students. The same feelings arise in employment situations when employees do not feel a sense of belonging. Thus, if employers truly want to increase diversity in their organizations, then they must create an environment that fosters belonging.
While having a meaningful representation of employees of color can make a positive difference, numbers alone will not suffice. The legal profession must do more.
Obviously, micro-aggressions and shaming will not aid belonging. Neither will pressuring attorneys of color to be spokespersons for their races. However, what does belonging actually look like?
A sense of belonging begins with accessibility to supervisors who show genuine interest in their direct reports and their well-being. It also includes providing clear instruction, assistance, and ongoing mentorship. Constructive feedback, as well as recognition of talent and hard work, will combat imposter syndrome. Most of these items are expected in terms of good management; however, they also foster belonging.
Inclusion is the key. Rather than expecting attorneys of color to assimilate into the already-existing culture, organizations should create a bigger space where people of a variety of cultures, backgrounds, needs, and preferences feel welcome and included from the moment they walk through the front door. Engaging in authentic dialogue and extending social invitations is one way to demonstrate inclusion. Making sure all voices at the table are heard is another way.
Additional indicators of the organization’s inclusivity include statements made on the organization’s website; artwork displayed in the halls; support of multicultural events; and regular diversity and inclusion training. To learn more, I invite you to attend the DBA’s Diversity Day on April 1.
Early Bird Rate & Sponsorship Deadline - March 18th! 2022 DBA Annual Domestic Relations Institute
Friday, April 8 | 8:00am-4:00pm | 6.0 Hrs | Sinclair Conference Center Speakers:
Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Court: Judge Timothy Wood, Judge Denise Cross and Magistrate Elaine Stoermer Second District Court of Appeals: Judge Christopher Epley Greene County Domestic Relations Court: Judge Cynthia Martin Attorney Panelists: Jennifer Brogan, Bieser Greer & Landis LLP; Diane K. DePascale, J.D., DePascale Law; Mark Edward Stone, Attorney, LLC; Brian Kruse, Kirkland & Sommers, LPA Author "The Military Divorce Handbook":
Mark Sullivan, Offices of Mark E. Sullivan, P.A.
Judge Wood
jennifer brogan
Brian Kruse Judge Cross
Diane DePascale
Mark Sullivan
Agenda:
8:00am-9:00am
Montgomery County Court Update and Recent Updates to Court Procedures
Judge Timothy Wood and Judge Denise Cross
9:15am-9:45am
Appellate Law Update: A Year in Family Law Review
Judge Chris Epley
9:45am-10:15am
Greene County Court Update
Judge Cynthia Martin 10:30am-11:30am
Guidance and Warn of Hazards For New Attorney Success in Montgomery, Green, Miami and Clark County DR Courts
Panelists: Jennifer Brogan; Mark Stone; and Brian Kruse Moderator: Diane DePascale
12:30pm-1:30pm
Military Divorce, Part I: Dividing the Pension
Mark Sullivan 3:00pm-4:00pm
Professional Responsibility: Ethical Violations in Family Law Cases
Diane Kappeler DePascale, J.D.
Don't miss this awesome lineup of Judges and Panelists!
REGISTER TODAY!
daybar.org kbertke@daybar.org 937.222.2324
DBA Spring CLE Sponsorship Opportunities
Increase the visibility of your organization throughout the Southwest Ohio legal community by sponsoring a DBA CLE!
The Dayton Bar offers over 350 hours of continuing legal education programming per year attended by more than 2,000 legal professionals. Topics include substantive legal updates in probate, estate planning, real property, family law, and other areas, as well as marketing, technology, professionalism and ethics. • 2022 Diversity Day • 2022 Domestic Relations Institute • Many other CLE programs…inquire to sponsor!
Diversity Day | April 1st
$700 Premier Sponsor
• Verbal sponsorship recognition at program • Full page ad within materials • Sponsorship recognition, name & logo on event page of DBA website • Sponsorship recognition, name & logo in Bar Briefs • Sponsorship recognition, name & logo in all promotional emails for program with link to website
• Table of 8-free registrations
$500 Supreme Sponsor
• Verbal sponsorship recognition at program • Full page ad within materials • Sponsorship recognition, name & logo on event page of DBA website • Sponsorship recognition, name & logo in Bar Briefs • Sponsorship recognition, name & logo in all promotional emails for program with link to website • 2-free registrations for event $300 District Sponsor
• ¼ page ad within materials • Sponsorship recognition, name & logo on event page of DBA website • Sponsorship recognition, name & logo in Bar Briefs • Sponsorship recognition, name & logo in all promotional emails for program with link to website • 1-free registration for event
Domestic Relations Institute | April 8th
$500 Supreme Sponsor
• Verbal sponsorship recognition at program • Full page ad within materials • Sponsorship recognition, name & logo on event page of DBA website • Sponsorship recognition, name & logo in Bar Briefs • Sponsorship recognition, name & logo in all promotional emails for program with link to website • 2-free registrations for event
$300 District Sponsor
• ¼ page ad within materials • Sponsorship recognition, name & logo on event page of DBA website • Sponsorship recognition, name & logo in Bar Briefs • Sponsorship recognition, name & logo in all promotional emails for program with link to website • 1-free registration for event
Sponsor Today!
Kate Bertke kbertke@daybar.org DBA CLE Office Direct: 937.222.2324
