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SUMMARY:NAAG/SABA Bankruptcy Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Things to know\nThis seminar is for attendees who have watched the Bankruptcy 101 on-demand series or have an equivalent level of knowledge. The Bankruptcy 101 course is an  on-demand video series recorded in 2021 (five 1.5-hour segments) that serves to introduce the basic concepts that bankruptcy novices need to know in order to benefit from this year’s seminar.  It is included complimentary to ALL registrants. The course is located on the Learning Management System (LMS) and information on accessing the course wil; be provided in your registration confirmation.  \nDescription\nThis annual program builds upon the Bankruptcy 101 on-demand video series that serves to introduce the basic concepts that bankruptcy novices need to know in order to benefit from this year’s seminar. \nThe webinar will cover all major aspects of a bankruptcy case such as: \n\nThe automatic stay and discharge\nClaims filing\nOperations during the case\nPlan confirmation and much more\n\nThere will be breakout sessions for regulators and tax counsel to consider their specific issues. \nThe program is based upon a hypothetical based on a debtor that uses per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances also known as “PFAS” (the so-called “forever” chemicals) in its business\, polluting in the process both the lungs of its employees and the surrounding environment.  Other emerging topics will also be addressed\, including the use/abuse of the Subchapter V structure for “small” business debtors\, the “Texas Two-step” process for restructuring\, and third-party releases which is a topic the Supreme Court will rule on this term. \nAgenda at a Glance \n  \nRegistration deadline | Noon\, Thursday\, Oct. 26\nAttendees will have the option to select the “Regulator” group upon registering. If you do not select “Regulator”\, you will be placed by default into the Tax Counsel group for all breakouts. \n\n\n\n\n	CategoryFee\n\n\n\n\n	 Attorneys general and attorney general staffComplimentary\n\n\n	Other non-attorney general governmental counsel and nonprofits$120 w/discount code*\n\n\n	General Admission$150\n\n\n\n\n*discount code is available by contacting Amber Arnold \nMaterials and information will be sent to you regarding the program in your registration confirmation. \nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nFor attendees participating in the live virtual event\, NAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request. After the conclusion of the webinar\, please complete the CLE Request Form \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/naag-saba-bankruptcy-seminar/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Arnold":MAILTO:aarnold@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T150000
DTSTAMP:20231016T192523Z
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SUMMARY:Building a Compassionate Legal System: Enhancing Courtroom Accommodations and Preventing Revictimization
DESCRIPTION:This program will take a trauma-informed approach\, panelists will discuss how to promote access to justice for all individuals within the courtroom. \nTopics will include: \n\nStigmatizing language\nThe importance of developing a welcoming environment\nDehumanizing words\, and bias\nPromoting the humanity of the person in the courtroom\nSupporting emotional and physical safety\nPreparing a different treatment plan to avoid revictimization\nDiscussion about ADA and accommodations for people who are hearing impaired\n\n  \nSPEAKER\nJessica Hunt\, Supervisory Accessibility Specialist\, Disability Rights Section\, U.S. Department of Justice \nNeil Kelley\, Senior Assistant Attorney General\, Disability Rights Bureau\, Illinois Attorney General’s Office \n  \nREGISTRATION\nRegistration deadline: Noon ET\, Wednesday\, Oct. 25\, 2023 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \n  \nCONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE)\nFor attendees participating in the live webinar\, NAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request. After the conclusion of the webinar\, please complete the CLE Request Form. \nACCESSIBILITY PLANNING\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/building-a-compassionate-legal-system-enhancing-courtroom-accommodations-and-preventing-revictimization/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Saunders":MAILTO:ssaunders@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T160000
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SUMMARY:Masterclass Professional: Start Presenting with Confidence and Persuasion
DESCRIPTION:The fear of presenting is ever-present in the workplace\, and many of your peers will do anything to avoid it. On some level\, everyone acknowledges that the ability to speak clearly\, confidently\, and persuasively is fundamental to leadership success and career advancement. \nBut\, positive presentation skill transformation is possible with awareness\, a few essential tips\, and practice. \nIn this program\, we will unlock your potential\, focusing on how to develop and exhibit your natural gifts in the workplace so that you can speak confidently and persuasively in any business and legal context. Participants will finish this session with practical tips and strategies to become more effective and impactful communicators. \n  \nSpeaker \nMichael Chaleff\, JD\, ACC (Associate Certified Coach) \nRegistration\nRegistration deadline: Noon ET\, Wednesday\, Oct. 18\, 2023 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nRegistration participants will have the option to view a recording at a later date. \nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nCLE is not available for this webinar. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/masterclass-professional-the-7-components-of-connection-stop-being-marginalized-at-work-present-with-confidence-and-persuasion/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Saunders":MAILTO:ssaunders@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231012T170000
DTSTAMP:20231003T185231Z
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SUMMARY:Paralegal Training
DESCRIPTION:This is a scholarship-based training and requires individuals to be nominated by their designated attorney general office nominator. \nDESCRIPTION\nIf you are interested in learning about dealing with multiple projects at one time\, strategies for talking with difficult colleagues\, what ethical pitfalls exist and pointers on navigating through electronic formats in discovery\, then this training is for you. \nTopics include: \n\nTime Management\nCommunication\nEthics\nE-Discovery\n\nThis interactive training will include scenarios\, a fun quiz\, and a panel on Top Ten Things We Wish Attorneys Knew. \nSCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE\nThis program is closed to attorneys general and attorney general staff. \nNAAG will provide a limited number of scholarships to selected participants to participate in the training. Offices are not guaranteed a slot\, though NAAG makes every effort to accept nominees from as many offices as possible. \nExpress Your Interest \nNOMINATORS\nOnly office nominators have access to the link below to submit a potential candidate. \nEnsure that potential nominees have created their account and have selected your office as their organization prior to submitting their nomination. \nSubmit A Nomination \nNomination Deadline: Sept. 1\, 2023 \nCONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE)\nCLE is not available for this event. \nACCESSIBILITY PLANNING\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/naag-national-paralegal-training/
LOCATION:Las Vegas\, Nev.
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Shaw":MAILTO:eshaw@naag.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231013
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SUMMARY:2023 NAAG/NASCO Annual Charities Conference
DESCRIPTION:This 2023 NAAG/NASCO Charities Conference is the only annual event at which charity regulators\, nonprofit organizations\, their attorneys\, accountants\, fundraisers\, and advisers can meet\, learn about and discuss issues of interest to the charitable sector. \nTopics include:\n\nGovernance “on screen”\nPurpose driven board leadership\nConflicts between nonprofits and their board of directors\nState of the nonprofit sector\nRegulatory priorities and recent enforcement actions\n\nSchedule\nOct. 11: 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET All attendees\nOct. 12: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET Attorney general office and government staff only \nDRAFT AGENDA \nRegistration\n\nAttorneys general and attorney general staff: Complimentary\nNASCO members and government: Complimentary\nGeneral Admission: $100\n\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, Oct. 9\, 2023. \nPlease email Amy Jackson with any questions. \nAttorney General Staff Registration \nPublic Registration \nNon-AGO NASCO Members and Government Registration \nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nFor attendees participating in the live virtual event\, NAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request. After the conclusion of the webinar\, please complete the CLE Request Form. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form. \n  \nThe 2023 NAAG/NASCO Annual Charities Conference is coordinated by the National Association of State Charity Officials and the NAAG Center for Consumer Protection\, whose mission is to assist and enable state and territory attorneys general in protecting the public in the areas of consumer protection and charitable asset and entity oversight by providing information\, technical assistance\, and support; facilitating cooperation among attorney general staff through open dialogue and advanced communication systems; planning\, organizing\, and conducting training and seminars for the exchange of ideas and information on relevant matters; and promoting the development of effective programs and education for the protection of the public.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/2023-naag-nasco-annual-charities-conference/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Jackson":MAILTO:ajackson@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T160000
DTSTAMP:20230911T150304Z
CREATED:20230907T203005Z
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SUMMARY:Overseeing Charitable Assets: Donor Restrictions and Modification\, Endowment Funds\, and Investment Standards
DESCRIPTION:Charities frequently call on regulators to review proposals meant to mitigate some challenge that impedes a charity’s administration of its assets. Whether the charity is seeking to modify a donor restriction or is considering new or novel ways to spend and invest endowment assets\, regulators need to know how common law\, uniform statutes\, and state specific enactments direct the proper outcome for the charities they oversee. \nIn this program\, presenters will review applicable law and discuss the myriad scenarios charities and their regulators encounter\, including donor restrictions and how to modify them; endowment fund administration and availability; and standards of conduct for investing charitable assets. \nRegistration\nRegistration deadline: Noon ET\, Thursday\, Sept. 28\, 2023 \nNon-AGO/NASCO Member Registration \nAttorney General Staff Registration Only \nThis webinar will be recorded and available for registered participants. \nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nFor attendees participating in the live webinar\, NAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request. After the conclusion of the webinar\, please complete the CLE Request Form. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/overseeing-charitable-assets-donor-restrictions-and-modification-endowment-funds-and-investment-standards/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Saunders":MAILTO:ssaunders@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T143000
DTSTAMP:20230906T152007Z
CREATED:20230822T162845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T152007Z
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SUMMARY:Sept. Masterclass: Top 10 Things to Know about Digital Investigations
DESCRIPTION:As digital devices become a ubiquitous part of our society\, the need for prosecutors to develop a facial understanding of the myriad of issues surrounding the preservation\, collection\, acquisition\, and analysis is paramount to the foundation of a solid investigation and prosecution. \nIn this innovative and interactive webinar\, our panelists will discuss the top 10 issues facing digital evidence today\, provide practical advice\, and impart additional knowledge to ensure a proper outcome in your day-to-day search for justice. \nSPEAKERS\nJoseph Remy\, Assistant Prosecutor\, Atlantic County New Jersey Prosecutor’s Office; Former Deputy Attorney General\, New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. \nJessica Hyde\, Forensic Examiner and Founder\, Hexordia \nREGISTRATION\nRegistration deadline: Noon ET\, Wednesday\, Sept. 27\, 2023 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nRegistration participants will have the option to view a recording at a later date. \nCONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE)\nFor attendees participating in the live webinar\, NAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request. After the conclusion of the webinar\, please complete the CLE Request Form. \nACCESSIBILITY PLANNING\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/sept-masterclass-top-10-things-to-know-about-digital-investigations/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Saunders":MAILTO:ssaunders@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T160000
DTSTAMP:20230911T150406Z
CREATED:20230907T182443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T150406Z
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SUMMARY:State Data Privacy Statute Update
DESCRIPTION:Representatives from attorney general offices who have recently passed data privacy laws will share information about their regulatory programs and implementation activities. \nModerator\nElizabeth Blackston\, Assistant Attorney General\, Chief\, Consumer Fraud Bureau\, Southern Region\, Illinois Attorney General’s Office \nSpeakers\nKelley Walker\, Assistant Attorney General\, Tennessee Attorney General’s Office\nStevie DeGroff\, Assistant Attorney General\, Colorado Attorney General’s Office \n  \nRegistration\nRegistration deadline: Noon ET\, Tuesday\, Sept. 26\, 2023 \nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nFor attendees participating in the live webinar\, NAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request. After the conclusion of the webinar\, please complete the CLE Request Form. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/state-data-privacy-statute-update/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Saunders":MAILTO:ssaunders@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T141500
DTSTAMP:20230825T105146Z
CREATED:20230821T184506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T105146Z
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SUMMARY:Blockchain/Digital Asset Technology and the Law: What State Attorneys General Should Know
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to the basics of blockchain technology including more advanced recent developments and what state attorney general offices may confront in the next six months. \nTopics will include: \n\nStablecoins\nDecentralized autonomous organizations (“DAOs”)\nBlockchain/AI overlap projects such as Worldcoin\n\nSPEAKER\nMichele Neitz\, Professor\, University of San Francisco School of Law; Founder and Academic Director\, Blockchain Law for Social Good Center \nREGISTRATION\nRegistration deadline: Noon ET\, Thursday\, Sept. 21\, 2023 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nRegistration participants will have the option to view a recording at a later date. \nCONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE)\nFor attendees participating in the live webinar\, NAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request. After the conclusion of the webinar\, please complete the CLE Request Form. \nACCESSIBILITY PLANNING\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/blockchain-digital-asset-technology-and-the-law-what-state-attorneys-general-should-know/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Saunders":MAILTO:ssaunders@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T160000
DTSTAMP:20230817T192006Z
CREATED:20230815T180348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T192006Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass Professional | Westlaw for Legal Research
DESCRIPTION:The Westlaw training session will include how to use different search techniques to find what you’re looking for\, how to use filters to narrow down large results\, understanding the structure of cases and statutes\, and whether they’re still good law\, and using folders to keep track of and share what you’ve found. \nSPEAKER\n\nSusan J. Gass\, Esq.\, Customer Trainer\, West\, Thomson Reuters\n\nCONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE)\nCLE is not available for this webinar. \nACCESSIBILITY PLANNING\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/masterclass-professional-westlaw-for-legal-research/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Shaw":MAILTO:eshaw@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230923
DTSTAMP:20230809T183920Z
CREATED:20230707T151652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T183920Z
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SUMMARY:Anatomy of a Complex Consumer Protection Case
DESCRIPTION:This training is designed for attorneys that have been practicing for more than a year. \nThis intensive program allows participants to understand and overcome the challenges when enforcing consumer protection laws. The training discusses civil litigation issues but is NOT a trial advocacy course. The program will expose the participants to the wide and varied issues they encounter when working on complex consumer protection investigations\, settlements\, and lawsuits. \nThe program will offer both topical presentations and skills sessions on various aspects of consumer protection investigations and enforcement actions. \nFaculty-led presentations will cover: \n\nThe beginnings of a complex case\nInvestigations and pre-litigation discovery\nVictims and witnesses\nCommon ethical issues in consumer protection matters\nPretrial motions\nDepositions\nMultistate cases\nNegotiations\nDealing with the defense\nCalculating civil penalties and other forms of relief\nReal-life case study.\n\nThere will also be skills sessions regarding pre-trial investigations\, depositions\, negotiations\, and civil penalties/other relief utilizing a case study developed specifically for the training. \nThis training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only. \nSCHEDULE\n\nSept. 19\, 2023: 8:00 a.m.\nSept. 22\, 2023: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\n\n\nSCHOLARSHIP NOMINATIONS\nNAAG will provide a limited number of scholarships to selected participants to participate in the training. Offices are not guaranteed a slot\, though NAAG makes every effort to accept nominees from as many attorney general offices as possible. \nExpress Your Interest \nNomination Deadline: Friday\, July 21\, 2023\nCLE\n\nNAAG will apply for CLE per CLE accrediting body guidelines. \nACCESSIBILITY PLANNING \nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/anatomy-of-a-complex-consumer-protection-case-training/
LOCATION:21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati\, 609 Walnut St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202\, United States
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Jackson":MAILTO:ajackson@naag.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230914
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SUMMARY:NAAG State Solicitors General & Appellate Chiefs Conference
DESCRIPTION:The conference will provide a forum in which state solicitors general and appellate chiefs can exchange ideas and obtain information that will help improve each state’s appellate practice. \nSPEAKERS\n\nElizabeth Prelogar\, Solicitor General\, U.S. Department of Justice\nEric Feigin\, Deputy Solicitor General\, U.S. Department of Justice\nHon. Nels Peterson\, Presiding Justice\, Georgia Supreme Court\nRoss Guberman\, President of Legal Writing Pro\nSarah Harris\, Partner\, Williams & Connolly LLP\nNeal Katyal\, Partner\, Hogan Lovells\nDouglas Letter\, Chief Legal Officer\, Brady\nErin Murphy\, Partner\, Clement & Murphy\n\nThis training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only. \nSCHEDULE\n\nSept. 12 – Sept 13: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\n\n\nSCHOLARSHIP NOMINATIONS\nOne scholarship is available for this conference for each attorney general office. \nIf there is a second attorney general staff member who would like to attend\, office nominator’s should contact Cecilia Dakers for additional information on registering. Registration is complimentary for those attorney general staff members\, but travel and lodging expenses would be handled by the attorney general office.  States may send up to two persons to the conference. \nExpress Your Interest \nREGISTRATION DEADLINE\nMonday\, July 31\, 2023\nCLE\n\nNAAG will apply for CLE per CLE accrediting body guidelines. \nACCESSIBILITY PLANNING \nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/naag-state-solicitors-general-appellate-chiefs-conference-2/
LOCATION:The Madison Hotel\, 1177 15th St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cecilia Dakers":MAILTO:cdakers@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230911T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230911T160000
DTSTAMP:20230828T144017Z
CREATED:20230822T235736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T144017Z
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SUMMARY:Veteran Treatment Courts: Assisting Those Who Served
DESCRIPTION:Many men and women who have served our country have suffered injuries and adversity\, including PTSD\, traumatic brain injury\, and socio-economic challenges upon transition to civilian life. Veteran treatment courts are designed to assist veterans through coordinating efforts of the judiciary\, prosecution\, defense bar\, probation\, law enforcement\, and social service agencies. Veteran treatment courts help ensure the men and women who serve this country have the opportunity for treatment and restoration. This webinar will address the beneficial uses of these courts and the rehabilitative successes that the programs have achieved. \nWELCOME REMARKS\nDave Yost\, NAAG President and Ohio Attorney General \nSPEAKER\nSharon L. Kennedy\, Chief Justice\, Ohio Supreme Court \nREGISTRATION\nRegistration deadline: Noon ET\, Monday\, Sept. 11\, 2023 \nCONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE)\nFor attendees participating in the live virtual event\, NAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request. After the conclusion of the webinar\, please complete the CLE Request Form \nACCESSIBILITY PLANNING\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form. \n  \nEach year\, the NAAG president identifies an issue around which to raise public awareness and dedicate Association resources during their one-year term. NAAG hosts a summit and other events on behalf of the NAAG president during which subject matter experts and people with lived experiences discuss the initiative topic\, raise awareness\, and suggest solutions to presented challenges.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/veteran-treatment-courts-assisting-those-who-served/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Saunders":MAILTO:ssaunders@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T141500
DTSTAMP:20230820T133733Z
CREATED:20230803T150352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T133733Z
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SUMMARY:E-Discovery Trends & Updates for State Attorneys General
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and informative webinar tailored specifically for state attorney general audiences\, where we will explore the latest trends and updates in the ever-evolving field of E-Discovery. This webinar will offer valuable insights into the critical aspects of electronic discovery and its impact on legal proceedings. \nTopics Include:\n\nRecent advancements in E-Discovery and how they affect the practices and responsibilities of state attorney general offices.\nLearn about cutting-edge E-Discovery tools and techniques that can streamline the process of identifying\, collecting\, and analyzing electronic evidence.\nDelve into the common challenges faced by State Attorney General offices in the realm of E-Discovery and strategies to overcome these hurdles effectively.\n\nThis webinar is designed for state attorney general office personnel\, including attorneys\, legal professionals\, investigators\, and IT specialists involved in e-discovery matters. \n  \nModerator\nStephanie Caldwell\, Counsel\, National Association of Attorneys General \nSpeaker\nLee McCallister\, eDiscovery Section Chief\, New York Attorney General’s Office \nRegistration\nRegistration deadline: noon Wednesday\, Aug. 23\, 2023. \nContinuing Legal Education\nFor attendees participating in the live virtual event\, NAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request. After the conclusion of the webinar\, please complete the CLE Request Form. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/e-discovery-trends-updates-for-state-attorneys-general/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230825
DTSTAMP:20230712T213750Z
CREATED:20230621T142659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T213750Z
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SUMMARY:2023 NAAG PIO Seminar
DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION\nThis program is designed for communication professionals in attorney general offices. The program has been designed by your peers across the country\, and panelists are volunteers from the state attorney general community. The seminar brings colleagues from across the country together to share valuable insights and perspectives on communication strategies\, tools and the unique perspectives of working in a public office. The meeting provides attendees opportunities to network with one another. \nPanel topics include: \n\nSocial Media\, Graphics and Video Editing in a Public Office\nWhat I Wish I Had Known Day One\nThe Reporter’s Perspective\nLawyers and the Media: Training Programs to Build a Network of Attorney General Ambassadors\nBreaking Down the Legalese: Getting from a Brief to a Press Release\n\n2023 NAAG Public Information Seminar Agenda as of July 3\nWe are in need of a few more panelists. I you are interested in volunteering for one of these sessions\, please contact Staci Schneider. \n\nModerator: Roundtable discussion\nPanelists or Moderator for open discussion: Attorneys and the Media: Programs or Tips to Build a Network of Attorney General Ambassadors\n\nREGISTRATION\nNAAG will provide each attorney general office with one complimentary registration for an individual who serves in the PIO/Communications Director or equivalent role. NAAG will cover: \n\nRoundtrip transportation\nHotel lodging (NAAG will coordinate hotel reservations on your behalf\nPer-diem travel meals\nTransportation between airport and hotel\n\nIf you are interested in sending additional staff\, please contact Amber Arnold to be added to the waitlist. Once registration closes\, registrants will be accepted from the wait list on a first come first serve basis as space allows. She \nCLE\nCLE is not available for this program. \nACCESSIBILITY PLANNING\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/2023-naag-pio-seminar/
LOCATION:The Nines\, 525 SW Morrison Street\, Portland\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Arnold":MAILTO:aarnold@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T160000
DTSTAMP:20230804T174934Z
CREATED:20230804T174934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T174934Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass Professional | Ethics and Social Media
DESCRIPTION:In this paralegal masterclass\, we will explore the intersection of technology and ethical obligations through the examination of select cases. This class will be about viewing ethical obligations through a practical lens as employees in State Government. \nSPEAKER\nGeoffrey R. Gersten\, Deputy Attorney General\, New Jersey Attorney General’s Office \nREGISTRATION\nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only. \nRegistration deadline: noon\, Wednesday\, Aug. 16\, 2023\nCLE\nCLE is not available for this webinar. \nACCESSIBILITY PLANNING\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/masterclass-professional-ethics-and-social-media/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Samantha Hammond":MAILTO:shammond@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230809T170000
DTSTAMP:20230809T183805Z
CREATED:20230613T140152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T183805Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Section 1983 Litigation: Insights and Guidance for State Attorneys General
DESCRIPTION:This national training is designed to provide state attorneys general with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively defend against Section 1983 civil rights claims. Participants will learn about the key elements of Section 1983 claims and gain an understanding of the various defenses and immunities available to defendants in these cases. In addition\, the seminar will cover strategies for defending against pro se and inmate litigation\, insights from a former judge about navigating Section 1983 cases\, and techniques for defending the constitutionality of state statutes in the context of civil rights litigation. \nBy the end of the seminar\, attendees should have a comprehensive understanding of the legal and strategic issues involved in Section 1983 cases and be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively defend against these claims. \nSPEAKERS\n\nSheldon H. Nahmod\, University Distinguished Professor of Law Emeritus\, Chicago-Kent College of Law\nPatricia Erdmann\, Chief Counsel\, Litigation Division\, Indiana Attorney General’s Office\nGary Feinerman\, Former Federal District Court Judge\, Solicitor General\, Illinois Attorney General’s Office\nBarbara Junge\, Chief Assistant Attorney General\, Civil Litigation Division\, Florida Attorney General’s Office\nThomas Fisher\, Solicitor General\, Indiana Attorney General’s Office\nMonica Anderson\, Senior Assistant Attorney General\, Correctional Law Section\, California Attorney General’s Office\n\nSCHOLARSHIP NOMINATIONS\nNAAG will provide a limited number of scholarships to each attorney general office to participate in the training. Offices are not guaranteed a slot\, though NAAG makes every effort to accept nominees from as many attorney general offices as possible. \nIf you are interested in attending this conference\, contact your office’s NAAG NOMINATOR. \nNomination Deadline: Friday\, July 7\, 2023. \nCLE\nNAAG will apply for CLE for attendees eligible under CLE accrediting body guidelines. \nACCESSIBILITY PLANNING\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/navigating-section-1983-litigation-insights-and-guidance-for-state-attorney-generals/
LOCATION:Chicago\, Illinois
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Shaw":MAILTO:eshaw@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T170000
DTSTAMP:20230628T185002Z
CREATED:20230607T003648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T185002Z
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SUMMARY:2023 National Center on Forensics Conference
DESCRIPTION:SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN\n2023 National Center on Forensics Conference\nGeorge Mason University (GMU) and their National Center on Forensics (NCF) partners\, the National Association of Attorneys General\, the American Society for Clinical Pathology\, and the Montana Forensic Science Division will be co-hosting this comprehensive 4-day forensic science training. The agenda of the conference will address the following goals of the NCF: \n\nProvide medico-legal learning opportunities for medical students to train as deputy medical examiners/coroners in underserved rural areas.\nProvide forensic science and legal training to prosecutors\, judges\, and local law enforcement.\nDevelop opportunities as appropriate amongst the designated partners to benefit current and future practitioners in the field.\n\nThe 2023 National Center on Forensics Conference is specifically designed for professionals who currently work directly on forensic cases\, with an emphasis on rural and smaller jurisdictions\, and an accepted scholarship is required in order to attend. \nEach Attorney General Office is allotted two nomination positions. The Conference is grant funded and there are a limited number of full scholarships available. Scholarship covers roundtrip transportation\, hotel lodging\, transportation to and from the hotel\, and per-diem travel meals. \nIf you are interested in attending this conference\, contact your office’s \n NAAG Nominator.  \n\nNomination Deadline: Thursday\, July 6\, 2023 \n 
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/2023-national-center-on-forensics-conference/
LOCATION:GMU Science and Technology Campus\, 10900 University Blvd\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Arnold":MAILTO:aarnold@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230805
DTSTAMP:20230614T193533Z
CREATED:20230607T204936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T193533Z
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SUMMARY:NAAG Core Leadership Competencies for First Line & Mid-Level Managers Training
DESCRIPTION:This course establishes the leadership development groundwork for new to mid-level managers\, including attorneys\, investigators\, and administrative personnel. This course is not limited to attorneys. Any attorney general office manager is welcome. Drawing upon case studies\, colleague experiences\, short lectures\, group discussions\, and self-assessments\, the program applies leadership principles and practices to real\, everyday issues. \n  \nTopics include:\n\nThe role of the manager\nSetting goals\, roles\, and accountabilities\nAlternative leadership styles\nDelegation\nCommunication and necessary conversations\nMotivation\nTransition to management\nEmotional intelligence\nNavigating the intergenerational workforce\nDiagnosing and addressing conduct problems\nTips for managing remotely\n\nParticipants will identify and address management issues in a collegial environment\, which continues through action planning and post-course networking. This course is intended for new and inexperienced managers\, as well as experienced managers who are looking to refine their leadership skills. \nSPEAKERS\n\nBlake Bee\, Counsel\, National Association of Attorneys General\nAl Lama\, Training Advisor\, National Association of Attorneys General\nMelissa Wright\, Section Chief\, Consumer Protection\, Ohio Attorney General’s Office\nJodi Lobel\, Chief of Staff\, Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office\n\nSCHOLARSHIP NOMINATIONS:\nNAAG will provide a limited number of scholarships to selected participants to participate in the training. Offices are not guaranteed a slot\, though NAAG makes every effort to accept nominees from as many attorney general offices as possible. \nThis training is for attorneys general and attorney general staff only. \nContact your nominator: If you are interested in attending this conference contact your office’s NAAG Nominator and submit your interest.  \nNOMINATION DEADLINE: Monday\, June 26\, 2023  \nCLE\nNAAG will apply for CLE for attendees eligible under CLE accrediting body guidelines. \nACCESSIBILITY PLANNING \nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/naag-core-leadership-competencies-for-first-line-mid-level-managers-training/
LOCATION:Marriott Albuquerque\, 2101 Louisiana Blvd NE\, Albuquerque\,\, NM\, 87110\, United States
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cecilia Dakers":MAILTO:cdakers@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230804
DTSTAMP:20230728T140424Z
CREATED:20230623T154647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T140424Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Eastern Region Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Antitrust Boot Camp! \nConnecticut Attorney General William Tong hosts the Eastern Region meeting showcasing two areas where state attorneys general are playing an increasingly important role: gaming and antitrust. The program provides a close look at the evolving gaming landscape and antitrust and competition issues state attorneys general are tackling in all sectors of the economy\, including tech and health care. The meeting will include experts from state attorney general offices as well as academia and industry. \nTopics Include:\n\nChallenges to competition presented by artificial intelligence\nEffects of non-compete clauses on competitiveness in labor markets\nThe partnership between attorneys general and federal antitrust enforcers\n\nKEYNOTE SPEAKER\nJonathan Kanter\, Assistant Attorney General Antitrust\, U.S. Department of Justice  \nIn addition\, AGA will host a convening on the evolving gaming landscape and dinner on the first day of the conference. \nSCHEDULE\n\nAug. 1: Attorney General Alliance (AGA) hosted day beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET at Foxwoods (transportation will be provided from Mohegan Sun to Foxwoods) \nAug. 2 – 3: NAAG programming begins at 8:00 a.m. ET \n\nAgenda as of 7/26\nTOUR\nThe tour of the Naval Submarine Base in New London is now open to all attendees on first come\, first serve bases with limited availability. If you are interested in joining\, please contact Amy Jackson. \nLunch will be available\, and the buses will depart at 12:00 p.m. ET and arrive back at Mohegan Sun at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET. \nEarly Bird Registration Prices:\n\n\nMember Attorneys General*: Complimentary\nStaff of NAAG Member Offices: $500\nNonprofit*: $800 with discount code. Email Amy Jackson for the code.\nGeneral Admission: $950\n\nEarly bird registration ends on MONDAY\, JULY 24\, 2023. \n\nROOM BLOCK \nNAAG has secured a room block at The Mohegan Sun. The Group code is: NAAG23.   \nThe room rate is $209/night before tax and fees and is available until July 17th or until the room block is full.  \nCLE\nNAAG will apply for CLE per CLE accrediting body guidelines. \nACCESSIBILITY PLANNING \nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/2023-eastern-region-meeting/
LOCATION:Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd\, Uncasville\, CT\, 06382\, United States
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Jackson":MAILTO:ajackson@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T151500
DTSTAMP:20230718T152356Z
CREATED:20230718T152356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T152356Z
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SUMMARY:Veteran Scams | Protecting Those Who Serve
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of National Military Consumer Protection Month\, this webinar will focus on scams targeting military veterans\, in particular scams related to U.S. Veterans Administration (VA) benefits and the administrative claims process. Speakers from the VA and attorney general offices will discuss how these scams work and the efforts being taken to prevent and restore stolen benefits. Participants will also be briefed on pending federal legislation to address scammers preying on veterans. There will be a question-and-answer session following the speakers. \nMODERATOR\nTodd Leatherman\, Director\, NAAG Center for Consumer Protection \nWELCOME\nDave Yost\, NAAG President and Ohio Attorney General \nSPEAKERS\n\nAdam Kinder\, Chief\, Fraud Operations\, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs\nMonica Rivera\, Chief\, Stakeholder Engagement & Organizational Change Management\, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs\nRan Tyner\, Senior Assistant Attorney General\, Military and Veterans Rights Bureau\, Illinois Attorney General’s Office\nKelley Groover\, Senior Assistant Attorney General\, Consumer Protection Division\, Tennessee Attorney General’s Office\n\n  \nREGISTRATION\nThis webinar is open to attorneys general\, and attorney general staff only. \nRegistration deadline: Thursday\, July 27 at noon ET. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nCLE\nFor participants of the live webinar\, NAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request. After the conclusion of the webinar\, please complete the CLE Request Form. \nACCESSIBILITY PLANNING\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form. \n  \nEach year\, the NAAG president identifies an issue around which to raise public awareness and dedicate Association resources during their one-year term. NAAG hosts a summit and other events on behalf of the NAAG president during which subject matter experts and people with lived experiences discuss the initiative topic\, raise awareness\, and suggest solutions to presented challenges.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/veteran-scams-protecting-those-who-serve/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cecilia Dakers":MAILTO:cdakers@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T140000
DTSTAMP:20230709T204414Z
CREATED:20230627T173148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230709T204414Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass Series | Review of the 2022 Supreme Court Term
DESCRIPTION:Two State Solicitors General will discuss the cases the U.S. Supreme Court decided this Term of most interest to state governments. Among the topics are affirmative action in higher education\, voting rights\, states’ standing to sue the federal government\, and same-sex weddings. \nSPEAKERS\n\nStephen Petrany\, Solicitor General\, Georgia Attorney General’s Office\nJane Notz\, Solicitor General\, Illinois Attorney General’s Office\n\nCLE\nNAAG will apply for CLE for attendees eligible under CLE accrediting body guidelines. \nACCESSIBILITY PLANNING\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/naag-webinar-review-of-the-2022-supreme-court-term/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Ehrgott":MAILTO:kehrgott@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230719T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230719T160000
DTSTAMP:20230627T201741Z
CREATED:20230627T201741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T201741Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass Professional | IRAC and the Basics of Legal Analysis
DESCRIPTION:INTENDED TARGETED AUDIENCE\nThis program is foundational and introductory. It is not intended for those who are experienced practitioners or those who are well-versed in legal analysis. All attorney general staff are welcome to join. \nDESCRIPTION\nThis program will provide a basic introduction to legal analysis\, especially in the context of legal writing\, using the organizational paradigm IRAC (Issue\, Rule\, Analysis/Application\, Conclusion). Attendees will learn to recognize how legal arguments are constructed in judicial decisions. \n SPEAKER\n\nAndy Wright\, Program Counsel\, National Association of Attorneys General\n\nCLE\nCLE credit is not available for this webinar. \nACCESSIBILITY PLANNING\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/masterclass-professional-irac-and-the-basics-of-legal-analysis/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Arnold":MAILTO:aarnold@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230712T150000
DTSTAMP:20230627T140925Z
CREATED:20230626T192116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T140925Z
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SUMMARY:The State of State Cybersecurity and Technology | A Briefing for the NAAG Community
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual state cybersecurity and technology update from our partners at the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO). \nTopics Include:\n\nKey technology trends occurring in the states\nChallenges CIOs face in modernizing state networks and protecting against cyber threats\nAddressing workforce shortages\nHow emerging technologies may impact the digital citizen experience\n\nSPEAKERS\n\nStephanie Dedmon\, Chief Information Officer\, Tennessee Attorney General’s Office\, and NASCIO President\nDoug Robinson\, Executive Director\, NASCIO\n\nCLE\nCLE credit is not available for this webinar. \nACCESSIBILITY PLANNING\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/the-state-of-state-cybersecurity-and-technology-a-briefing-for-the-naag-community/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Shaw":MAILTO:eshaw@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230629T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230629T150000
DTSTAMP:20230621T140054Z
CREATED:20230616T153445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T140054Z
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SUMMARY:Keeping Online Marketplaces Safe and Fair: A Primer on the New INFORM Consumers Act
DESCRIPTION:Join NAAG Consumer Protection Committee Co-Chair and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul for this webinar in which we will hear from FTC enforcement attorneys explaining the new law. On December 29\, 2022\, the Integrity\, Notification\, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers Act (the “INFORM Act”) was signed into law as an addition to the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. The INFORM Act was enacted to address the growing problem of fraudulent and counterfeit third-party online sellers. The Act is enforceable by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general. At the end of the webinar\, five minutes will be allocated for questions and answers. \nSPEAKERS\n\nIllinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul\nCarl Settlemyer\, Senior Attorney for the Division of Advertising Practices\, Federal Trade Commission\nTiffany Woo\, Attorney for the Division of Advertising Practices\, Federal Trade Commission\n\nCLE\nNAAG will apply for CLE for attendees eligible under CLE accrediting body guidelines. \nThis webinar is open to attorneys general\, and attorney general staff. \nREGISTRATION\nRegistration Deadline: Thursday\, June 29 at noon ET. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nWEBINAR WILL NOT BE RECORDED. \nAccessibility Planning \nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/keeping-online-marketplaces-safe-and-fair-a-primer-on-the-new-inform-consumers-act/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Jackson":MAILTO:ajackson@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T141500
DTSTAMP:20230620T222719Z
CREATED:20230612T221117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T222719Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass Series | When Civility Meets Adversity: How to Deal with Difficult Opposing Counsel 
DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION\nPanelists will discuss how to ethically and civilly deal with difficult opposing counsel. We will address the appropriate ways to handle bully attorneys\, contentious depositions\, unacceptable comments and behavior\, and those who use obstructive tactics in the discovery process. \nThis program is geared towards litigators of all experience levels who practice at the trial court level. \nMODERATOR\n\nTierrel “TJ” Mathis\, Counsel\, NAAG\n\nSPEAKERS \n\nWendy Muchman\, Professor of Practice\, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law\nFrancis X. Sullivan\, Deputy Director\, Wisconsin Office of Lawyer Regulation\n\nREGISTRATION \nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only. \nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 28\, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. ET \nCLE\nNAAG will apply for CLE per CLE accrediting body guidelines \nACCESSIBILITY PLANNING \nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/when-civility-meet-adversity-how-to-deal-with-difficult-opposing-counsel/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Arnold":MAILTO:aarnold@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T141500
DTSTAMP:20230615T193842Z
CREATED:20230615T190005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T193842Z
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SUMMARY:How ChatGPT and Generative AI Are Disrupting the Law and Society
DESCRIPTION:Recent advances in generative artificial intelligence (AI) have captured the imagination and attention of the global community. But few\, if any\, understand the legal and societal implications of these advances and what lies ahead. Join us for a presentation on the latest developments in generative AI and how they disrupt law and society as we know it. Discussion topics will include: \n\nUnderstanding generative AI\, where it fits within the AI field\, and how it relates to other branches\nHow generative AI is altering the practice of law\nThe legal issues it raises\nThe road ahead\n\nSPEAKERS:\n\nGary Marchant\, Ph.D.\, J.D.\, Regents’ Professor and Lincoln Professor of Emerging Technologies\, Law & Ethics\nSandra Day O’Connor College of Law\, Arizona State University\n\n  \nREGISTRATION\nThis webinar is open to attorneys general\, and attorney general staff. All webinars will be recorded and available within a week after the event. \nRegistration will close on Tuesday\, June 27 at noon ET. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \n  \nCLE\nNAAG will apply for CLE per CLE accrediting body guidelines. \n\nACCESSIBILITY PLANNING\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form. \n 
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/how-chatgpt-and-generative-ai-are-disrupting-the-law-and-society/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Arnold":MAILTO:aarnold@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T160000
DTSTAMP:20230622T170325Z
CREATED:20230612T193812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T170325Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass Professional: Legal Citation and Grammar Quiz!
DESCRIPTION:This month’s masterclass for professionals covers the fundamentals of rules and legal citations. Though all members of the attorney general community are welcome to attend\, this quiz is designed to test one’s fundamental knowledge of legal citations\, grammar\, and word choice knowledge\, all while mixing in some fun within a one-hour quiz. Register today! \nSPEAKERS\n\nMonica Wagner\, Deputy Chief\, New York Attorney General’s Office\nAndy Wright\, Senior Program Counsel\, NAAG\n\nCLE\nCLE is not available for this webinar. \nAccessibility Planning \nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/naag-monthly-masterclass-professional-legal-citation-and-grammar-quiz/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Shaw":MAILTO:eshaw@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230612T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230612T160000
DTSTAMP:20230605T191212Z
CREATED:20230605T191212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T191212Z
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SUMMARY:Ethics For Charities Regulators
DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION\n\nThis webinar will address specific ethical issues that arise in the course of charities regulation and enforcement work. \nTopics include: \n\nRules of conduct regarding:\nTreatment of corporate materials and confidential information from whistleblowers.\nInteraction with witnesses and subjects of investigations.\nContact with unrepresented persons and employees of a represented entity.\nConflicts of interest of attorneys representing charitable entities or conducting “independent” investigations.\nObligations in supervising subordinate attorneys and non-attorneys.\n\nSpeaker: \nJim Sheehan\, Chief\, Charities Bureau\, New York Attorney General’s Office \n\n  \nNon-Attorney General Office Government Charity Regulators \nshould use this link to register. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\nCLE\nNAAG will apply for CLE per CLE accrediting body guidelines. \nACCESSIBILITY PLANNING\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form. \n\n  \n  \n  \nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: \nMONDAY\, JUNE 12\, 2023 AT 12:00 P.M. ET
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/ethics-for-charities-regulators/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Jackson":MAILTO:ajackson@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T141500
DTSTAMP:20230504T132911Z
CREATED:20230427T155433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T132911Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass Series: Expert Deposition Strategies: Perspectives from an Expert and a Seasoned Litigator
DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION\n\nThis program is dedicated to expert depositions. Our guest speakers\, a clinical psychologist\, and an experienced litigator\, will provide unique perspectives on how to approach expert depositions with confidence and strategy. By hearing from both sides of the deposition process\, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the best practices\, strategies\, and challenges associated with deposing an expert witness. Whether you are a seasoned litigator or new to this area\, this webinar will provide you with practical tools and strategies to navigate the often-challenging world of expert depositions. \nMODERATOR: \n\nStephanie Caldwell\, Program Counsel\, NAAG Center for Legal Advocacy and Faculty Development\n\nSPEAKERS: \n\nDr. Michael Fogel\, PsyD\, ABPP\, Founder of Redirect\nTimothy Newhall\, Special Counsel\, Complex Litigation\, Florida Attorney General’s Office\n\n\n\nCLE\nNAAG will apply for CLE per CLE accrediting body guidelines. \nACCESSIBILITY PLANNING\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/naag-masterclass-professional-webinar-tips-tricks-for-paralegal-time-management/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Jackson":MAILTO:ajackson@naag.org
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