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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T083000
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SUMMARY:2025 Core Leadership Competencies for First-Line & Mid-Level Managers
DESCRIPTION:The Core Leadership Competencies for First-Line & Mid-Level Managers course establishes the leadership development groundwork for new to mid-level managers\, including attorneys\, investigators\, and administrative personnel. Drawing upon case studies\, colleague experiences\, short lectures\, group discussions\, and self-assessments\, the program applies leadership principles and practices to real\, everyday issues. \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. \nTopics will include: \n\nThe role of the manager\nSetting goals\, roles\, and accountabilities\nAlternative leadership styles\nDelegation\nCommunication and necessary conversations\nMotivation\nTransition\nEmotional intelligence\n\nThis training is a closed session open to attorney general staff only. \n\nScholarship Nominations\nNominations are due April 21\, 2025.\nNAAG will provide a limited number of scholarships to attorney general staff to attend the training. Each office will be allowed to nominate up to two (2) individuals. However\, space is limited\, and a scholarship is not guaranteed. \nContact Your Nominator\nIf you are interested in attending this conference\, contact the NAAG Nominator for your office and express your interest. \n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nNAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request. After the event\, 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/2025-core-leadership-competencies-for-first-line-mid-level-managers/
LOCATION:The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas\, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd South\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Khai Pinkston":MAILTO:kpinkston@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T151500
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Waters of Cumulative Stress
DESCRIPTION:Stressed? Burned out between home and work stressors? Feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Take an hour to focus on yourself and attend this program. Engage in and learn some techniques to help you reduce the stressors of daily life. Find your path to having a resilient mindset at work and at home! \nModerator\n\nChristine Hoffman\, NAAG Program Counsel\n\nPanelists\n\nJoseph Waters\, Chief Resiliency Officer\, New Jersey Attorney General’s Office \nBrian Lloyd\, Master Resiliency Officer\, Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: June 4\, 2025\, 8:00 a.m. ET\n\nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only.\n\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\n\nCLE is not available for this event.\n\nAccessibility Planning\n\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-navigating-the-waters-of-cumulative-stress/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T163000
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SUMMARY:AI and the Courts: Evolving Practices and New Rules in State Justice Systems
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is poised to transform state justice systems. Join experts as they discuss emerging practices\, recent rule changes\, and the ethical and operational challenges state courts face as they integrate AI tools. Panelists will also discuss AI in judicial decision-making\, case management\, and access to justice. \nModerator\n\nDiane Robinson\, Ph.D.\, Principal Court Research Associate\, National Center for State Courts\n\nPanelists\n\nHonorable Scott U. Schlegel\, Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals\nHonorable Samuel. A. Thumma\, Arizona Court of Appeals\, Division One \nShay Cleary\, Managing Director\, National Center for State Courts\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: May 21\, 2025\, 8:00 a.m. ET\nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only. \n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\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/ai-and-the-courts-evolving-practices-and-new-rules-in-state-justice-systems/
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T140000
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SUMMARY:Antitrust | Best Practices and Pitfalls While Working with Class Counsel
DESCRIPTION:In complex antitrust litigation\, state enforcers and private plaintiffs may bring similar claims alleging violations by defendants. Parallel state and private cases can raise numerous opportunities and challenges throughout litigation\, from discovery to settlement or trial. Additionally\, with the passage of the State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act\, these parallel cases may proceed more frequently in different federal courts\, raising questions around coordination. In this program\, speakers with experience as both members of the private plainitffs’ bar and as state enforcers identify issues to be aware of when litigating in parallel. \nSpeakers\n\nAdam Gitlin\, Chief\, Antitrust and Nonprofit Enforcement Section\, District of Columbia Attorney General’s Office\nGeralyn Trujillo\, Partner\, Dicello Levitt\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: May 20\, 8:30 a.m. ET\nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only. \n\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 webinar concludes\, 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/antitrust-best-practices-and-pitfalls-while-working-with-class-counsel/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T080000
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SUMMARY:2025 Chief Deputies and Chiefs of Staff Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this year’s Chief Deputies and Chiefs of Staff Seminar. This program is designed for senior officials in an attorney general office. Current and former chief deputies and chiefs of staff will share valuable insights and perspectives. The meeting also provides attendees with opportunities to network with one another. \nThis training is open to attorney general staff only. \n\nSchedule\nTuesday\, May 20\, 2025 | Arrival Date\, Welcome Reception\, and AGA FREE Dinner\nWednesday\, May 21\, 2025 | Programming and Group Dinner\nThursday\, May 22\, 2025 | Programming and Departure Date \n\nMay 20 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception\nMay 20 | 7:00 p.m. | AGA Dinner\nMay 21 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | NAAG Registration Open\nMay 21 | 8:00 – 8:55 a.m. | Breakfast For All Attendees\nMay 21 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Plenary Sessions\nMay 21 | 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Networking Lunch\nMay 21 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Dinner\nMay 22 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | NAAG Registration Open\nMay 22 | 9:00 a.m. | Daily Overview\, Announcements\, and NAAG Resources\nMay 22 | Noon | Closing Remarks\n\n\n\nAgenda\nDraft Agenda as of March 11\, 2025. \nRegister Today! \n\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nNAAG will provide a limited number of scholarships to selected participants. Offices are not guaranteed a slot\, though every effort is made to accept nominees from as many offices as possible. \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/2025-chief-deputies-and-chiefs-of-staff-seminar/
LOCATION:Graduate by Hilton Providence\, 11 Dorrance St.\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Shaw":MAILTO:eshaw@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T130000
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SUMMARY:Masterclass | Litigate or Settle? Using Decision Tree Analysis to Assess Your Cases
DESCRIPTION:Jointly hosted with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. \nTrial lawyers regularly face the critical question: litigate or settle? Decision tree analysis is a powerful tool for objectively evaluating strategic decision points in litigation and whether to ultimately settle. This helps us make better choices – and explain them more clearly to our clients and supervisors. This webinar will cover practical applications of decision tree analysis and how to develop decision trees to assess your cases. \nPart 1: Understanding Decision Tree Analysis (90 minutes)\n\nWhat Decision Tree Analysis looks like in legal practice\nWhy and how to integrate trees into your thinking\, discussions\, and decisions\nUnderstanding the method and logic of Decision Tree Analysis\, even for math phobics and skeptics\n\nPart 2: Mastering Basic Decision Tree Analysis in Legal Cases (90 minutes)\n\nPractice with abstract and metaphorical problems of increasing intensity\nUsing numbers and arithmetic for sequential uncertainties and consequences\nHow to work with Decision Trees for more effective case presentation and negotiation\n\n\nModerator\n\nJack McManus\, Assistant Attorney General\, Ohio Attorney General’s Office\n\n\nSpeaker\n\nMarjorie Corman Aaron\, Professor of Practice Emerita\, University of Cincinnati College of Law\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: May 14\, 2025\, 8:00 a.m. ET\nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only. \n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\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/masterclass-litigate-or-settle-using-decision-tree-analysis-to-assess-your-cases/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T141500
DTSTAMP:20250430T125756Z
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SUMMARY:Use of Litigation Presentation Tools to Maximize the Impact of Your Evidence at Trial\, Part II
DESCRIPTION:This is the second presentation in the series. You will hear from an experienced trial team on how they use a different trial presentation program (Trial Director) to create a compelling and powerful presentation of evidence in the courtroom. After a brief discussion of the program\, the team will demonstrate the program as if in the courtroom. These re-enactments have been selected from actual cases to feature different ways to persuasively and efficiently present various types of evidence. \nModerator\n\nChristine Hoffman\, NAAG Program Counsel\n\nPanelists\n\nJoe Grubb\, Deputy Attorney General\, Delaware Department of Justice\nErika Flaschner\, Deputy Attorney General\, Delaware Department of Justice\nTheodore Griffin\, Trial Presentation Specialist\, Delaware Department of Justice\nDaniel Masi\, Analyst/Investigator\, Delaware Department of Justice\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: May 7\, 2025\, 8:00 a.m. ET\n\nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only.\n\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\n\nCLE is not available for this event.\n\nAccessibility Planning\n\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-use-of-litigation-presentation-tools-to-maximize-the-impact-of-your-evidence-at-trial-part-ii/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T120000
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SUMMARY:2025 Spring Consumer Protection Conference
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Spring Consumer Protection Conference will be held May 6-8 at Loews Hotel Chicago in Chicago\, Illinois. The entire first day of the conference will be open to public. The last two days of the conference are limited to attorney generals and staff only. Our conference aims to address pressing and relevant consumer protection issues facing attorney general offices. \n\nMay 6 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nOpen to all registrants.\nMay 6 | Registration for all attendees will begin at 8:00 a.m.\nAn evening reception will run from 5:15 – 7:30 p.m. and is open to all attendees.\nMay 7–8 | Open to attorneys general and staff only.\nBreakfast begins at 8:00 a.m. and sessions end at approximately 5:30 p.m. on May 7 and end at approximately 1:30 p.m. on May 8.\n\n\nPublic Day Agenda\, May 6\nDOWNLOAD THE DRAFT PUBLIC AGENDA \nWelcome from Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul \nThe Psychology and Science of a Scam\nWhy consumers are susceptible to scams\, schemes\, and socially engineered exploitation. An expert on consumer behavior shares what works to change consumer behavior. \nAre We Friends? AI and Companion Chatbots\nThis session shares consumer protection issues emerging in the use of AI and companion chatbots. The panel will discuss how the technology works\, consumer protection strategies to mitigate risk\, and the current regulatory landscape. \nHelp Me Help You | Navigating State Regulator Investigations\nThis lively panel of current and former consumer protection attorneys share the legal and practical landscape a company should understand when dealing with state attorney general investigations. Topics include best practices\, common missteps\, and legal updates on the authority of attorney general offices to investigate consumer protection violations. \nLunch/Keynote \nNetworking Break \nEarned Wage Access & Novel Lending Products\nThis panel of consumer advocates and industry representatives will discuss earned wage access apps and novel lending products\, important consumer risks\, and business models. \nEthics CLE\nAn ensemble cast of characters navigates ethical conflicts that may arise in an attorney general office\, recent cases\, and the model rules of professional conduct. \nEvening Reception \n\n\nCall for Proposals for Public Sessions\nNAAG is seeking proposals for conference topics for the public portion of the conference\, May 6\, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \nThe deadline for submitting topics for the public sessions is February 21\, 2025.\nTo submit a suggested topic\, please complete this Topic Survey. \nSUBMIT A TOPIC \n\n\n\nScholarship Nominations\nNominations are due March 3\, 2025.\n\nNAAG will provide a limited number of scholarships to Attorney General staff for this program. Offices are not guaranteed a slot\, though every effort is made to accept nominees from as many offices as possible.\nOnline paid registration for this conference is now open. Attorney General staff interested in seeking a scholarship should not register online. \n\nContact Your Nominator\n\nIf you are interested in attending this conference\, contact the NAAG Nominator for your office and express your interest.\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n	Early RegistrationRegular RegistrationOnsite Registration\n\n\n	Ends March 28Ends May 2Starts May 3\n\n\n	Attorney General ComplimentaryComplimentaryComplimentary\n\n\n	Attorney General  Staff$750$850$1\,000\n\n\n	General Admission$875$975$1\,000\n\n\n	SAGE$700$800$1\,000\n\n\n	Federal\, Non-Profit (Public Day)$650$750$1\,000\n\n\n	Virtual - May 7 (AGO Staff only)$0$0$0\n\n\n\n\nYou will need a NAAG account to register. If you have created your NAAG account and do not see the correct pricing listed\, please ensure you have entered your organization under your profile. If this is your first time setting up your account\, it may take up to 24 hours before you can register for this event. \nVirtual Registration Option\nVirtual programming on May 7 will also be offered for attorney general staff at no cost. \nVIRTUAL REGISTRATION \n\nRoom Block\nNAAG has secured a limited number of rooms through a  room block. Rooms will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and the block will close on April 14 or when filled\, whichever comes first. \n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nNAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request. After the conclusion of the event\, 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/2025-spring-consumer-protection-conference/
LOCATION:Loews Chicago Hotel\, 455 N Park Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Shaw":MAILTO:eshaw@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T151500
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CREATED:20250415T155941Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass | Discovery in the Digital Age: Text Messages\, Ephemeral Data\, and IoT
DESCRIPTION:As digital communication and connected devices continue to evolve\, legal teams face increasing challenges in preserving and collecting electronic evidence. \nThis session will explore: \n\nBest practices for handling text messages and ephemeral data\nThe impact of IoT devices on legal holds and discovery\nStrategies to ensure compliance and defensibility in today’s digital landscape\n\nSpeaker\nKelly Twigger is a leading voice in eDiscovery\, a practicing attorney of 28 years with ESI attorneys\, a software developer\, and the founder of Minerva26 (f/k/a eDiscovery Assistant). With extensive experience advising law firms\, corporations\, and municipalities on electronic information management\, Kelly brings practical insights into leveraging digital evidence for optimal legal outcomes. \n\nRegistration Deadline: April 30\, 2025\, 8:00 a.m. ET\nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only. \n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\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/masterclass-discovery-in-the-digital-age-text-messages-ephemeral-data-and-iot/
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T170000
DTSTAMP:20250414T180439Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Tobacco Policy and Responsible Retailing (“TPRR”) Conference
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the National Association of Attorneys General Center for Tobacco and Public Health\, in collaboration with its Tobacco Retailing Working Group. \nThis conference is limited to state attorney general staff\, public health organizations\, local and state health departments\, other public health-focused entities and agencies. Tobacco retailers and related organizations have been invited to join on the second day\, April 23. \nPanel Topics\n\nTobacco at the Point of Sale\nTobacco Marketing\nYouth Tobacco Enforcement Challenges\nThe Tobacco Assurances of Voluntary Compliance\nOther evolving tobacco and nicotine-focused topics\, and related issues\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is closed.\nThere is no registration fee to attend the TPRR conference. Remote and in-person attendance is available. Breakfast\, coffee service\, and lunch will be provided at the conference for all in-person attendees. \nThe deadline for registration is March 21\, 2025.\nIN-PERSON REGISTRATION | VIRTUAL REGISTRATION \nIf you have created your NAAG account and do not see the correct pricing listed\, please make sure you have entered your organization under your profile. If this is the first time setting up your account\, it may take up to 24-hours after you have created your account before you can register for this event.\nRoom Block\nThe room block rate is $239/night+tax. If you are interested in booking one of these rooms\, please reach out to Erjona Fatusha (efatusha@naag.org) at your earliest convenience\, and no later than March 21. \n\n\n\nScholarship Requests\nScholarship requests are due February 28\, 2025.\nNAAG will provide a limited number of scholarships to each attorney general office to participate in the conference. In lieu of nominations\, we are asking attorney general office staff to express their interest in scholarships. Offices are not guaranteed a slot\, though NAAG makes every effort to accept requests from as many attorney general offices as possible. Priority will be given to attorney general offices that participate in the Center for Tobacco and Public Health Retailing Working Group. If you would like to be considered for a scholarship\, click on the button below. \nEXPRESS YOUR INTEREST \n\n\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/tobacco-policy-and-responsible-retailing-tprr-conference/
LOCATION:Westgate Hotel\, 1055 Second Ave\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:National,Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erjona Fatusha":MAILTO:efatusha@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T150000
DTSTAMP:20250218T215251Z
CREATED:20250218T215025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T215251Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass Professional |  Work Smarter\, Not Harder: Hidden Time-Saving Tools in Microsoft Outlook\, Word\, and Adobe
DESCRIPTION:In today’s fast-paced environment\, mastering the tools you already use can save valuable time and reduce daily frustrations. Join us for webinar where we’ll explore lesser-known features and shortcuts that can simplify your workflow and boost your productivity. This hands-on webinar will feature step-by-step instructional videos demonstrating how to: \n\nOrganize your calendar and email in Outlook with tips for scheduling\, managing tasks\, and streamlining communication.\nUnlock powerful tools in Word to quickly format documents\, use templates\, and collaborate more efficiently.\nOptimize your use of Adobe by combining files\, applying redactions\, and mastering tools like Bates numbering.\n\nWhether you’re a beginner or an experienced user\, this session will help you uncover hidden gems within these platforms and show you how to use them effectively. Walk away with practical knowledge that will simplify everyday tasks and save you time. Get ready to work smarter—not harder! \nSpeaker\n\nStephanie Caldwell\, Senior Counsel at the National Association of Attorneys General \n\n\nRegistration Deadline: April 16\, 2025\, 8:00 a.m. ET\n\nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only.\n\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\n\nCLE is not available for this event.\n\nAccessibility Planning\n\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-work-smarter-not-harder-hidden-time-saving-tools-in-microsoft-outlook-word-and-adobe/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T141500
DTSTAMP:20250327T145913Z
CREATED:20250317T184822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T145913Z
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SUMMARY:Data Centers and AI: What State Attorneys General Offices Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:As companies continue to scale their AI capabilities and expand their operations\, AI data centers are rapidly emerging across the country\, raising critical concerns about their environmental impact\, security\, and regulatory challenges. Join us for a briefing that will explore what AI data centers are\, where they are being established\, and their current and potential impacts as their presence continues to grow nationwide. \nModerator\n\nFaisal Shiekh\, Senior Counsel\, National Association of Attorneys General\n\nPanelists\n\nMichelle Kallen\, Partner\, Steptoe LLC \nChristopher Suarez\, Partner\, Steptoe LLC; Secretary\, ABA Science and Technology Section\nAmba Kak\, Co-Executive Director\, AI Now Institute\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: April 9\, 2025\, 8:00 a.m. ET\nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only. \n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\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/data-centers-and-ai-what-state-attorneys-general-offices-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T150000
DTSTAMP:20250310T184755Z
CREATED:20250310T165522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T184755Z
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SUMMARY:The Kroger-Albertsons Merger Litigation: Lessons Learned
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the National Association of Attorneys General Antitrust Education & Training Committee. \nThe attempted merger of Kroger and Albertsons would have brought together the two largest supermarket chains in the country. The transaction was challenged in three different venues by antitrust enforcers: by the Colorado Attorney General in Colorado state court\, by the Washington Attorney General in Washington state court\, and by the Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of plaintiff states in federal court. In this program\, speakers from each litigation team discuss the challenges and lessons learned from this merger litigation. \nSpeakers\n\nPaula Pera\, Assistant Attorney General\, Antitrust Division\, Washington Attorney General’s Office\nEmily Blackburn\, Attorney\, Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Competition \nBryn Williams\, First Assistant Attorney General\, Colorado Attorney General’s Office\nJayme Weber\, Senior Litigation Counsel\, Arizona Attorney General’s Office \nMiriam Stiefel\, Assistant Attorney General\, Antitrust Division\, Washington Attorney General’s Office\n\n\nRegistration Deadline:  March 25\, 2025\, 8:00 a.m. ET\nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only. \n\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/the-kroger-albertsons-merger-litigation-lessons-learned/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T160000
DTSTAMP:20250317T160350Z
CREATED:20250310T171823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T160350Z
UID:10001926-1742828400-1742832000@staging.naag.org
SUMMARY:Spotting the Warning Signs in a Federal Form 990
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the National Association of Attorneys General Center for Consumer Protection and the National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO). \nThe Federal Form 990 includes a wealth of information about tax-exempt organizations; however\, the most critical data is contained on just a few pages. \nDuring this session\, we will: \n\nDiscuss key IRS definitions and thresholds used when preparing the 990.\nIdentify which sections of the form should be given priority for analysis.\nIdentify how to spot red flags.\nDiscuss how to leverage the information in the form to get your questions answered.\n\nSpeaker\n\nCandice Meth\, Partner at Eisner Advisory Group LLC\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: March 24\, 2025\, 8:00 a.m.ET\nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general\, attorney general and NASCO members only. \n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nNAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request for attendees participating in the live virtual event. After the webinar concludes\, 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/spotting-the-warning-signs-in-a-federal-form-990/
LOCATION:Virtual
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:20250319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T141500
DTSTAMP:20250310T162632Z
CREATED:20250310T162128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T162632Z
UID:10001923-1742389200-1742393700@staging.naag.org
SUMMARY:Masterclass Professional | Meeting Skills to Lead Teams to Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Research has shown that employees spend an average of 21.5 hours in meetings every week and attend approximately 62 meetings every month. Given this posture\, how does one determine if a meeting is necessary\, meaningful in accomplishing its intended goals\, and impactful such that people have the essential skills to effectuate decision-making and operate more efficiently? \nThis webinar will discuss when meetings are important to schedule and how to organize them. It also will provide some tools and techniques that can be utilized in guiding discussions\, leading your team to decisions\, and following through on action plans. Specifically\, the webinar will focus on fundamentally preparing for meetings\, determining whom to invite\, managing them with prepared agendas and following designated topics\, incorporating action planning\, encouraging collaboration while minimizing conflict\, concluding meetings\, and ascertaining and summarizing action items. \nThe intended audience is for anyone who organizes or facilitates meetings in attorney general offices while primarily focusing on support and paraprofessional teams. \nModerator\nJeanette Manning\, Chief\, NAAG Training and Research \nSpeaker\nMichael McDermott\, Director of Education and Development\, LEPD\, New York State Attorney General’s Office \n\nRegistration Deadline: March 19\, 2025\, 8:00 a.m. ET\n\nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only.\n\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\n\nCLE is not available for this event.\n\nAccessibility Planning\n\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-meeting-skills-to-lead-teams-to-decisions/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T133000
DTSTAMP:20250107T151305Z
CREATED:20250107T150333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T151305Z
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SUMMARY:Appellate Practice Training
DESCRIPTION:The objective of the training is to provide practical insights on writing effective appellate briefs and making effective oral argument. The focus of this program is appellate practice before the federal courts of appeals and state appellate courts. The course will be taught by state solicitors general\, private practitioners with extensive appellate experience\, appellate attorneys for the federal government\, and judges. Panels will discuss the “dos and don’ts” of appellate brief-writing and oral argument and a leading legal writing instructor will provide effective brief writing techniques. \nThis training is open to attorney general staff only. \n\nScholarship Nominations\nNominations are due January 23\, 2025.\n\nNAAG will provide a limited number of scholarships to selected participants. Offices are not guaranteed a slot\, though every effort is made to accept nominees from as many offices as possible.\n\nContact Your Nominator\n\nIf you are interested in attending this conference\, contact the NAAG Nominator for your office and express your interest.\n\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nNAAG will provide a limited number of scholarships to selected participants. Offices are not guaranteed a slot\, though every effort is made to accept nominees from as many offices as possible. \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/appellate-practice-training/
LOCATION:Hyatt Centric – Arlington\, 1325 Wilson Blvd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22209\, United States
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abbie Kitariev":MAILTO:akitariev@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T141500
DTSTAMP:20250227T211433Z
CREATED:20250222T234750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T211433Z
UID:10001915-1741784400-1741788900@staging.naag.org
SUMMARY:Blockchain/Cryptocurrency Developments in Investor Protection and State Banking
DESCRIPTION:The webinar will provide cryptocurrency/blockchain updates in the areas of investor protection and banking\, looking at recent cases and state regulatory developments. Experts will also discuss evolving legal frameworks and the federal regulatory state of play under the new administration. \nModerator\n\nMichele Neitz\, Visiting Professor and Founding Director\, Center for Law\, Tech\, and Social Good\, University of San Francisco School of Law\n\nPanelists\n\nShamiso Maswoswe\, Chief\, Investor Protection Bureau\, New York Attorney General’s Office\nDevin Kenney\, Senior Assistant Attorney General\, Wyoming Attorney General’s Office\nMichelle Kallen\, Partner\, Steptoe LLP; former Solicitor General\, Virginia Attorney General’s Office\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: March 12\, 2025\, 8:00 a.m. ET\nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only. \n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\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/blockchain-cryptocurrency-developments-in-investor-protection-and-state-banking/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lee Sherline":MAILTO:lsherline@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T143000
DTSTAMP:20250117T142211Z
CREATED:20250117T125440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T142211Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-Atlantic Regional Consumer Protection Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by NAAG and the Center for State Enforcement of Antitrust and Consumer Protection Laws (“State Center”)  \nThe meeting will be directed towards attorneys\, investigators\, and consumer protection staff and provide opportunities for staff to learn about and discuss current topics affecting their individual states and the broader region. Jurisdictions in the region include Delaware\, Kentucky\, Maryland\, New Jersey\, Ohio\, Pennsylvania\, Virginia\, District of Columbia\, and West Virginia. The meeting will take place at the District of Columbia Attorney General’s Office. \nThis meeting is open to attorney general staff only. \n\nScholarship Nominations\nNominations are due January 27\, 2025.\nNAAG is providing six (6) scholarships to staff of attorney general’s offices for this program. We encourage offices to consider submitting additional scholarship nominations. Offices are not guaranteed a slot\, though every effort is made to accept as many nominees as possible. \nContact Your Nominator\nIf you are interested in attending this conference\, contact the NAAG Nominator for your office and express your interest. \n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nNAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request. After the event\, 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/mid-atlantic-regional-consumer-protection-meeting/
LOCATION:District of Columbia Attorney General Office\, 400 6th Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Khai Pinkston":MAILTO:kpinkston@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T141500
DTSTAMP:20250227T222310Z
CREATED:20250222T230912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T222310Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass | Part II: Protecting The Most Vulnerable: Necessary Collaborative Approaches to Tackle Rising Reports of Child Sexual Exploitation
DESCRIPTION:According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)\, a total of 36\,210\,368 reports of suspected child sexual exploitation were received via its CyberTipline. From these millions of reports\, tens of thousands were elevated to law enforcement\, and the overall volume of tip reports has increased by more than 20% over the past three years since 2023. Attorney general offices and partners must collaborate and coordinate efforts to address these very serious cases\, understand emerging trends\, and share best practices to ensure they are utilizing cutting-edge technology and legal tactics to protect our most vulnerable populations. \nPart II of this webinar series will focus on generative AI\, collaborative approaches\, offender accountability\, and prevention. \nModerator\n\nJeanette Manning\, Chief\, Training and Research\n\nSpeakers\n\nAnalena Lunde\, Victim Specialist\, North Dakota Attorney General’s Office\nJennifer Newman\, Executive Director\, Texas & ECD\, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children\nPaul Sciortino\, Lieutenant\, New Jersey State Police\, ICAC Unit\, New Jersey ICAC Task Force\nJeanna Sherrill\, Senior Assistant Attorney General\, Arkansas Attorney General’s Office\nAlexa Vetsch\, Assistant Attorney General\, Arkansas Attorney General’s Office\n\n\nRegistration Deadline:  March 5\, 2025\, 8:00 a.m. ET\nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only. \n\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/masterclass-part-ii-protecting-the-most-vulnerable-necessary-collaborative-approaches-to-tackle-rising-reports-of-child-sexual-exploitation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T160000
DTSTAMP:20250128T215213Z
CREATED:20250128T003506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T215213Z
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SUMMARY:Trust and Empower | Overseeing Junior Lawyers and Non-Attorneys Under the Model Rules of Professional Conduct
DESCRIPTION:A joint program offered through the National Association of Attorneys General Center for Consumer Protection and the National Association of State Charities Officials (NASCO). \nThis webinar will provide guidance on the practical ethical and legal issues encountered in overseeing the work performed by the knowledgeable and responsible staff of charities regulators who are not licensed attorneys and new attorneys. What are they permitted to do? What are they prohibited from doing? What is the appropriate level of oversight of these staff members? What training should be provided to these staff members? \nSpeaker\n\nJames Sheehan\, Chief of the New York Attorney General’s Charities Bureau\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: February 25\, 2025\, Noon ET\nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general\, attorney general staff\, and charity regulators only. \n\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 webinar concludes\, 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/trust-and-empower-overseeing-junior-lawyers-and-non-attorneys-under-the-model-rules-of-professional-conduct/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Saunders":MAILTO:ssaunders@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250227
DTSTAMP:20250205T140053Z
CREATED:20241121T185100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T140053Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Assistant (EA)\, Paralegal\, and Public Information Officers (PIO) Seminars
DESCRIPTION:Executive Assistant (EA) Seminar\nThis program is designed for executive assistants and schedulers in attorney general offices. Program content will cover a range of topics selected specifically by a committee of current attorney general office executive assistants including scheduling\, the top ten things every EA should know\, and more. Additionally\, the meeting provides attendees with opportunities to network with one another. \nNational Paralegal Training\nThis training program brings together paralegals from Attorney General offices across the United States for an in-depth exploration of skills essential to today’s paralegal profession. Through interactive workshops\, expert-led presentations\, and collaborative exercises\, participants will develop strategies to improve communication\, enhance productivity\, and address ethical challenges in the field. Sessions include topics such as effective communication\, understanding discovery processes\, ethical considerations\, and mastering digital tools for a balanced and productive workflow. The program provides time for networking and camaraderie among participants from various states. \nPublic Information Officers (PIO) Seminar\nPublic information officers from across the nation will gather to share insights\, best practices\, and innovative strategies. This year’s event promises engaging sessions with top-notch speakers. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in roundtable discussions\, hands-on workshops\, and networking events designed to enhance their skills and knowledge. PIOs should not miss this chance to connect with peers\, learn from industry leaders\, build networks to improve communications between offices and take communication strategies to the next level. \n\nSchedule\n\nThe upcoming conferences for Executive Assistants (EA)\, Paralegals\, and Public Information Officers (PIO) will be held concurrently at the same venue. Each group of professionals will have their dedicated meetings\, focusing on topics relevant to their fields. Before each meeting commences\, there will be a joint networking reception\, providing an excellent opportunity for attendees to connect and engage with peers from different professions. \n\n\nFebruary 24 | Optional Welcome Reception | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm\, Central Time\nFebruary 25 | Field Specific Programming | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm\, Central Time\nFebruary 26 | Field Specific Programming | 8:00 am – 11:45 am\, Central Time\n\n\nScholarship Nominations\nNominations are due February 5\, 2024 for PIO Seminar Only\nThese events are closed sessions for attorney general staff only. NAAG will provide limited scholarships to selected participants who will 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. \nContact Your Nominator\nIf you are interested in attending this event\, contact the NAAG Nominator for your office and express your interest. \n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nCLE is not available for these events. \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/executive-assistant-ea-paralegal-and-public-information-officers-pio-seminars/
LOCATION:New Orleans Marriott\, 555 Canal Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130-2349\, United States
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abbie Kitariev":MAILTO:akitariev@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T140000
DTSTAMP:20250127T233526Z
CREATED:20250124T163919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T233526Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass Professional | Sleuthing in Cyberspace: Navigating Online Investigations
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will provide members of the attorney general community with various methods for locating and verifying information using free online tools and databases. You will learn how to utilize resources to help locate people\, determine website ownership\, and find contact\, background\, and business information. Exploration of open-source intelligence-gathering techniques for developing information on popular social media platforms and search engines will also be shared. The goal of this presentation is to provide every attendee with new tools and tricks that can be used to help find and verify information online\, regardless of individual computer skills or the type of investigated cases. \nSpeaker\n\nMarlee Leo\, Director of Investigations\, Civil Investigations Division\, Public Protection and Advocacy Bureau\, Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: February 19\, 2025\, Noon ET\n\nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only.\n\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\n\nCLE is not available for this event.\n\nAccessibility Planning\n\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-sleuthing-in-cyberspace-navigating-online-investigations/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T141500
DTSTAMP:20250210T181423Z
CREATED:20250124T160404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T181423Z
UID:10001914-1739451600-1739456100@staging.naag.org
SUMMARY:Masterclass | Part II\, Know Before You Need To: Mass Violence Preparedness for Attorneys General and Their Team
DESCRIPTION:Attorney general offices play an important role in preparing and planning for unfortunate incidents of mass violence. This webinar is the second part of a collaborative three-part series with the National Mass Violence Center (NMVC) that will share information on preparation\, response\, and resilience. This webinar series focuses on the second prong of mass violence preparedness—response. During the webinar\, we will discuss best practices on effective responses and learn more about targeted resources available through the NMVC. A victim witness advocate from an attorney general’s office will shed light provide insight on an office’s response to a mass violence incident and its coordination with the NMVC. \nModerator\n\nJeanette Manning\, Chief\, Training and Research\n\nSpeakers\n\nAaron Ash\, Victim Advocate\, Kentucky Attorney General’s Office \nAlyssa Rheingold\, Ph.D.\, Professor & Associate NMVC Division Director of Response\, Recovery & Resilience\nAnne Seymour\, Associate Academic Program Director\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: February 13\, 2025\, 8:00 a.m.ET\nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only. \n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nNAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request for attendees participating in the live virtual event. After the webinar concludes\, 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/masterclass-know-before-you-need-to-mass-violence-preparedness-for-agos-response-part-ii/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T141500
DTSTAMP:20250205T191839Z
CREATED:20250110T171555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T191839Z
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Attorney General Offices
DESCRIPTION:The webinar will provide critical insights into the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by attorney general offices. Experts will provide best practices for securing sensitive data\, establishing strong cybersecurity protocol\, and navigating legal frameworks. Designed for newly elected administrations and offices looking to enhance their existing procedures\, this session will equip participants with the tools and knowledge needed to safeguard against emerging cyber threats and ensure the integrity of operations. \nOpening Remarks\n\nTim Griffin\, Arkansas Attorney General\nWilliam Tong\, Connecticut Attorney General\n\nModerator\n\nNathalina Hudson\, Chief of Staff\, Illinois Attorney General’s Office\n\nSpeakers\n\nAhmad Jir\, Chief Information Security Officer\, Illinois Attorney General’s Office\nSam Kaplan\, Assistant General Counsel\, Public Policy & Government Affairs\, Palo Alto Networks\nWill McKeen\, Supervisory Special Agent\, Cyber Division\, FBI\nMichael Sikorski\, CTO and VP of Engineering\, Palo Alto Networks Unit 42\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: February 12\, 8:00 a.m. ET\nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only. \n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\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/cybersecurity-fundamentals-for-attorney-general-offices/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lee Sherline":MAILTO:lsherline@naag.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250214
DTSTAMP:20241202T153728Z
CREATED:20241119T180936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T153728Z
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SUMMARY:Consumer Protection 101
DESCRIPTION:Consumer Protection 101 is an introductory-level training course for attorneys tasked with enforcing consumer protection laws who have three years or less of consumer-related experience. The program’s primary goal is to afford participants the opportunity to gain an understanding of and overcome challenges encountered when enforcing consumer protection laws. This two-and-a-half-day program is intended to enhance the participants’ knowledge and skills in a constructive and positive learning environment facilitated by experienced attorneys serving as faculty. The program will cover a range of topics; including an introduction to state and federal consumer protection laws; investigations and pre-litigation discovery; practical considerations in bringing enforcement actions\, an introduction to multistate cases; common ethical issues; and a real-life case study. \n\nSchedule\n\nFebruary 11\, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time\nFebruary 12\, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time\nFebruary 13\, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time\n\n\nScholarship Nominations\nNominations are due December 13\, 2024.\nNAAG will provide a limited number of scholarships to attorney general staff to attend the training. Each office will be allowed to nominate up to 3 individuals\, however space is limited\, and a scholarship is not guaranteed. \nContact Your Nominator\nIf you are interested in attending this conference\, contact the NAAG Nominator for your office and express your interest. \n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nNAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request. After the conclusion of the event\, 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/2025-consumer-protection-101/
LOCATION:Carambola Beach Resort\, Estate Davis Bay\, St. Croix\, St. Croix\, 00850\, Virgin Islands (U.S.)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Jackson":MAILTO:ajackson@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T160000
DTSTAMP:20250127T171408Z
CREATED:20250124T151942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T171408Z
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SUMMARY:Falling for Fraud: Understanding Romance and Other Relationship Scams
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-depth and essential discussion focused on understanding and addressing the growing epidemic of romance and other relationship scams. This webinar will feature key insights from experts on the latest trends\, data\, and collaborative efforts to combat these types of fraud. Consumer education plays a vital role in prevention\, but people who’ve experienced a scam are often highly resistant to the idea that they’ve been scammed. In this webinar\, we will explore strategies for regulators to effectively communicate with individuals who may be at risk or already ensnared in these scams. The session will also offer practical advice on how to approach friends and family members of those involved in scams\, helping them recognize the situation and providing compassionate ways to intervene. This webinar is developed for regulators\, consumer protection advocates\, and anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of how to prevent and mitigate the impact of these devastating scams. \nModerator\n\nBrandon Garod\, Consumer Chief\, New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office\n\nSpeakers\n\nRachel Jones\, U.S. Digital Currency Counsel\, Criminal Division\, U.S. Department of Justice\nJennifer Leach\, Associate Director\, Division of Consumer & Business Education\, Federal Trade Commission\nDoug Shadel\, Managing Director of Fraud Prevention Strategies\, LLC\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: February 5\, 2025\, 8:00 a.m. ET\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nThere is no CLE 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/falling-for-fraud-understanding-romance-and-other-relationship-scams/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T170000
DTSTAMP:20241218T194615Z
CREATED:20241002T210218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T194615Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Beginner's Guide to the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) & Tobacco and Nicotine Regulation Training
DESCRIPTION:This training is designed for attorneys\, paralegals\, and other staff working on tobacco and MSA matters with less than two years of experience in this area. This training will focus on the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) and tobacco and nicotine regulation. \nTopics\n\nBasics of MSA\nCalculation and disbursement of MSA payments\nUnderstanding notices issued by the independent auditor to the MSA\nState tobacco directory certifications\nCalculation and monitoring of non-participating manufacturer escrow deposits\nTobacco retail issues\nMSA Section III advertising and marketing restrictions\nIssues related to e-cigarettes and other tobacco products\nPublic health aspects of tobacco and nicotine regulation\n\nIn addition\, there will be sessions in which faculty members will facilitate small working groups and provide hands-on training focused on certification\, escrow\, and MSA payments. \n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n	November 19November 20\n\n\n\n\n	7:00 a.m. | Registration Open7:00 a.m. | Registration Open\n\n\n	8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Program Sessions8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Program Sessions\n\n\n	Reception to follow4:30 p.m. | Adjourn\n\n\n\n Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all attendees. \n\n\nScholarship Nominations\nScholarships will be awarded to selected participants through funding provided by the Master Settlement Agreement Tobacco Enforcement Fund. While offices are not guaranteed a slot\, we will make every effort to accept nominees from as many offices as possible. \nAttorney General Office Staff Scholarship Nominations are due by December 13\, 2024.\nContact Your Nominator\nIf you are AGO staff interested in attending this conference via scholarship\, please contact the NAAG Nominator for your office and express your interest. \n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nNAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request. After the event\, 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\nSign me up to receive communications regarding this event.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/annual-beginners-guide-to-the-tobacco-master-settlement-agreement-msa-tobacco-and-nicotine-regulation-training/
LOCATION:Perry Lane Hotel\, 256 E Perry St.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erjona Fatusha":MAILTO:efatusha@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T150000
DTSTAMP:20250109T215655Z
CREATED:20250107T171335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T215655Z
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SUMMARY:Antitrust | Introduction to Negotiating and Reviewing Large Volume Productions
DESCRIPTION:This program will cover introductory information regarding negotiating parameters for production with opposing counsel. The program will also cover how to use the Everlaw electronic discovery platform’s predictive tools to assist with the review of large production volumes. This program will be helpful for assistant attorneys general\, paralegals and investigators that are involved in reviewing documents for investigation or litigation. \nSpeakers\n\nAshley Locke\, Assistant Attorney General\, Washington Attorney General’s Office\nAlicia Stensland\, Paralegal\, Washington Attorney General’s Office\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: January 28\, 8:00 a.m. ET\nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only. \n\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 webinar concludes\, 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/antitrust-introduction-to-negotiating-and-reviewing-large-volume-productions/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T141500
DTSTAMP:20250109T211334Z
CREATED:20250107T165356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T211334Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass | Protecting The Most Vulnerable: Necessary Collaborative Approaches to Tackle Rising Reports of Child Sexual Exploitation
DESCRIPTION:According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)\, a total of 36\,210\,368 reports of suspected child sexual exploitation were received via its CyberTipline. From these millions of reports\, tens of thousands were elevated to law enforcement and the overall volume of tip reports has increased more than 20% over the past three years since 2023. Attorney general offices and partners must collaborate and coordinate efforts to address these very serious cases\, understand emerging trends\, and share best practices to ensure they are utilizing cutting edge technology and legal tactics to protect our most vulnerable populations. \nThis webinar will discuss the important role that attorney general offices play at the state level as task force members and how it is essential for all parties to communicate frequently to ensure success and build relationships. A team of key stakeholders will discuss case strategy\, collaborative approaches\, emerging trends and challenges\, and how ICAC/CSAM is influencing young people at alarming rates requiring unique and sustainable responses. \nSpeakers\n\nAnalena Lunde\, Victim Specialist\, North Dakota Attorney General’s Office\nJennifer Newman\, Executive Director\, Texas & ECD\, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children\nPaul Sciortino\, Lieutenant\, New Jersey State Police\, ICAC Unit\, New Jersey ICAC Task Force\nJeanna Sherrill\, Senior Assistant Attorney General\, Arkansas Attorney General’s Office\nAlexa Vetsch\, Assistant Attorney General\, Arkansas Attorney General’s Office\n\n\nRegistration Deadline:  January 21\, 2025\, 8:00 a.m. ET\nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only. \n\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/masterclass-protecting-the-most-vulnerable-necessary-collaborative-approaches-to-tackle-rising-reports-of-child-sexual-exploitation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250124
DTSTAMP:20250124T165014Z
CREATED:20250107T142356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T165014Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Evidence Training for Investigators
DESCRIPTION:The 1.5-day training for investigators will cover the basic essential skills and knowledge required to effectively gather and preserve digital evidence. Using lectures and hands-on scenarios\, participants will learn the various stages in an investigation\, available tools and techniques in digital forensics\, legal considerations\, and overall best practices. The program is designed for new criminal and civil investigators\, and seasoned investigators looking to hone their skills. \nTopics\n\nPractical aspects of digital evidence collection\nBasic forensic techniques to extract evidence and ensure proper preservation\nAnalysis of digital evidence\nBest practices in advanced areas\, such as cloud-based evidence\, metadata analysis\, and volatile evidence\nDocumentation best practices\nReal-life investigations and group exercises\nLegal considerations and frameworks\nTestifying in court\n\n\nScholarship Nominations\nNominations are due January 17\, 2025.\nThis event is a closed session for attorney general staff only. NAAG will provide limited scholarships to selected participants who will 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. \nContact Your Nominator\nIf you are interested in attending this event\, contact the NAAG Nominator for your office and express your interest. \n\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/digital-evidence-training-for-investigators/
LOCATION:Ernest F. Hollings National Advocacy Center\, 1620 Pendleton St\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Shaw":MAILTO:eshaw@naag.org
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