Students and Mentors in the CMLAA Mentor Program will have an opportunity to meet and socialize in the Law School Atrium.
A mandatory program for all student participants in the CMLAA Mentor Program, this brief session wil outline the expectations of the Program and provide students with tips for connecting and building a professional relationship with their mentor. This session is followed immediately by the Mentor Match Reception, in the Atrium.
Sponsored by the Cleveland-Marshall Law Alumni Association and Office of Career Planning.
Presenters from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Library will explain efficient and cost-effective strategies to get ideal research results. The program will discuss ways to utilize modern technology as well as library resources to aid your practice.
Speakers: Lauren M. Collins, J.D., Sue Altmeyer, J.D., and Laura Ray, M.L.S.
3 Hours of Ohio CLE
General Public: $100 ($85 Early Discount Rate)
CMLAA Members: $90 ($75 Early Discount Rate)
This four-hour program will devote one hour to each of the following topics required by the Ohio Supreme Court for new lawyers who have recently passed the Ohio Bar Exam: Professionalism; Client Fund Management; and Law Office Management. There will be an additional hour devoted to electronic research resources.
Speakers: Kristina Supler, Esq., Joseph Gross, Esq, Sue Altmeyer, J.D., and Laura Ray, M.L.S.
4 Hours of Ohio New Lawyer Training CLE pending
General Public: $130 ($115 Early Discount Rate) 
CMLAA Members: $120 ($105 Early Discount Rate)
This program will draw upon the experience of Judge Weiler, co-author of Baldwin’s Ohio Handbook Series, Ohio Driving Under the Influence Law, as well as two criminal defense attorneys, to discuss and examine OVI law. The seminar will including an overview of Ohio’s OVI law, the different methods of blood testing and the regulations applicable to each, and present a practical look at motions to suppress.
Speakers: Judge Jennifer Weiler, Ken Bossin, Esq., and Mark Gardner, Esq.
General Public: $100 ($85 Early Discount Rate)
CMLAA Members: $90 ($75 Early Discount Rate)
CLE credit: 3 hours
Veteran and high-profile trial lawyers will share their knowledge and experience with the program attendees. In this seminar, the speakers will share their most successful strategies and discuss the time-tested methods used from the litigation paper strategy to the closing argument before the jury. While the seminar will cover civil and criminal matters, there is a commonality in effort and strategy that can be used in any type of case. The attendees will hear what has worked in some of the largest cases in Ohio’s history.
Speakers: Ian N. Friedman, Esq., Christian R. Patno, Esq., James A. DeRoche, Esq., and Gerald S. Gold, Esq.
General Public: $100 ($85 Early Discount Rate)
CMLAA Members: $90 ($75 Early Discount Rate)
Judge Jennifer Weiler, Ken Bossin, Esq., and Mark Gardner, Esq.
This program will draw upon the experience of Judge Weiler, co-author of Baldwin’s Ohio Handbook Series, Ohio Driving Under the Influence Law, as well as two criminal defense attorneys, to discuss and examine OVI law. The seminar will including an overview of Ohio’s OVI law, the different methods of blood testing and the regulations applicable to each, and present a practical look at motions to suppress.
Registration paid 7 days in advance $85* CLICK HERE
Registrations received after December 6: $100*
CMLAA members may deduct $10 CLICK HERE
Speakers: Judge John Russo, Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas and Stacey McKinley, Cleveland Food Bank
Registration paid 7 days in advance $85* CLICK HERE
Registrations received after November 27: $100*
CMLAA members may deduct $10 CLICK HERE
Speakers:
Patrick J. Perotti, Dworken & Bernstein Co LPA and William Crosby, Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program
3 Hours CLE Pending including 2.5 hour professional conduct (fulfills Ohio ethics, professionalism and substance abuse requirement)
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