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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T141500
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T133000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T143000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T141500
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T160000
DTSTAMP: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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250227
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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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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T141500
DTSTAMP:20250210T181423Z
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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
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T160000
DTSTAMP:20250127T171408Z
CREATED:20250124T151942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T171408Z
UID:10001913-1738767600-1738771200@staging.naag.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T170000
DTSTAMP:20241218T194615Z
CREATED:20241002T210218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T194615Z
UID:10001894-1738141200-1738256400@staging.naag.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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
UID:10001903-1737417600-1737676799@staging.naag.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T161500
DTSTAMP:20250107T164633Z
CREATED:20250107T164217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T164633Z
UID:10001906-1736953200-1736957700@staging.naag.org
SUMMARY:Exploring the Federal and State AI Governance Landscape
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will examine recent developments in federal and state efforts to govern AI systems in the public and private sectors\, providing an overview of both legislative and executive branch actions. Focusing on the use of AI systems in public service delivery\, the webinar will discuss the role that state attorneys general offices can play in supporting and overseeing the use of emerging technologies by state agencies. \nSpeakers\n\nQuinn Anex-Ries\, Senior Policy Analyst\, Equity in Civic Technology\, Center for Democracy & Technology\nEric Null\, Co-Director\, Privacy & Data Program\, Center for Democracy & Technology\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: January 15\, 2025 Noon 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/exploring-the-federal-and-state-ai-governance-landscape/
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:20250113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T161500
DTSTAMP:20250108T230022Z
CREATED:20250107T161930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T230022Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass Professional | Use of Litigation Presentation Tools to Maximize the Impact of Your Evidence at Trial
DESCRIPTION:You will hear from an experienced trial team on how they use a trial presentation program (Sanction) to create a compelling and powerful presentation of evidence in the courtroom. The tool helps to assemble a seamless evidence presentation by persuasively and efficiently displaying different types of evidence\, ranging from videos to financial documents. How these pieces of evidence are introduced and used will be demonstrated. \nSpeakers\n\nErik Daab\, Deputy Director\, Trial Bureau\, New Jersey Attorney General Office\nNathalie Kurzawa\, Analyst\, Trial Bureau\, New Jersey Attorney General Office\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: January 13\, 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\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.\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/
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:20241212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T140000
DTSTAMP:20241120T182539Z
CREATED:20241119T165108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T182539Z
UID:10001899-1734008400-1734012000@staging.naag.org
SUMMARY:Tech Policy Year in Review
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a year-in-review discussion with renowned security technologist and best-selling author Bruce Schneier. We’ll recap the important developments in technology from the past year\, including key trends\, regulations\, and emerging challenges across areas such as data privacy\, cybersecurity\, and artificial intelligence. This session will provide insights into how these changes are shaping the tech landscape and what to expect in the year ahead. \nSpeaker\n\nBruce Schneier\, Security Technologist; Author; Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy\, Harvard Kennedy School\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: December 12\, 2024\, Noon 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/tech-policy-year-in-review/
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:20241209T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T120000
DTSTAMP:20241204T161720Z
CREATED:20240906T163858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T161720Z
UID:10001889-1733731200-1733918400@staging.naag.org
SUMMARY:2024 Capital Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Capital Forum!\nThis annual event allows state and territory attorneys general an opportunity to engage with federal officials\, discuss important policy issues\, and learn about the latest state and federal legal developments. \nThe program will include sessions on the following topics: \n\nThis year’s presidential initiative: America’s Youth: AGs Looking Out for the Next Generation\nRecent actions against unauthorized nicotine delivery products\nPursuing public health claims\nCyber and technology\nSupreme Court Update\nEthics\n\n\nSchedule\n\nDecember 9 | Programming\nDecember 9 | Evening | Supreme Court Reception (RSVP required)\nDecember 10 | Programming\nDecember 10 | Evening | SAGE Reception\, General Reception\, and Awards Dinner (RSVP required)\nDecember 11 | Programming\n\nDraft Agenda Overview\nDownload the Draft Agenda \n\nRegistration Fees\n\n\n\n\n	Early Registration Regular RegistrationOnsite Registration\n\n\n\n\n	Ends November  18Ends December 6Starts December 7\n\n\n	 Attorneys General or designee + 1 StaffComplimentaryComplimentary\n\n\n	Attorney General Staff $895$995$2\,000\n\n\n	SAGE$1\,500$1\,500$2\,000\n\n\n	Government/Nonprofit$1\,600$1\,600$2\,000\n\n\n	Public$1\,700$1\,800$2\,000\n\n\n\n\n\nNAAG has secured a limited number of rooms at The Capital Hilton. The room block has closed. \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 \n\nAttendee Release\nUse of Photos\, Audio\, and Video Recordings \nBy attending the Capital Forum organized by the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG)\, you grant NAAG the right to take photographs\, audio recordings\, and video recordings of you during the event. You agree that these materials may be used by NAAG for promotional purposes\, including but not limited to social media\, websites\, print\, and digital publications\, without any compensation to you.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/2024-capital-forum/
LOCATION:Capital Hilton\, 1001 16th St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Jackson":MAILTO:ajackson@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T141500
DTSTAMP:20241114T154303Z
CREATED:20241113T223604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T154303Z
UID:10001898-1733317200-1733321700@staging.naag.org
SUMMARY:Masterclass | Recruitment Challenges for AGOs in Today’s Job Market & How to Overcome
DESCRIPTION:Government recruitment faces many challenges\, including budget constraints and a competitive job market. A panel from Attorney General Offices (AGOs) across the country will discuss how they have tackled these challenges and attracted top talent. Discussion will focus on innovative ideas and how to modernize recruitment in the workplace environment. \nSpeakers\n\nStacy Morey\, Senior Deputy Attorney General\, Oklahoma Attorney General Office\nTristan Broadwater\, Recruitment Coordinator\, South Carolina Attorney General Office\nAntoria Howard\, Assistant Deputy Attorney General for Administration and Management\, Connecticut Attorney General Office\nMonica Anderson\, Senior Assistant Attorney General\, California Attorney General Office\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: December 4\, 2024\, Noon 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-recruitment-challenges-for-agos-in-todays-job-market-how-to-overcome/
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:20241204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T154500
DTSTAMP:20240913T201033Z
CREATED:20240912T203618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T201033Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Supreme Court Practice Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the Association’s Center for Supreme Court Advocacy. \nThis annual two-day seminar gives attendees information and insights on how to effectively practice in the United States Supreme Court. The training begins at the Court with observation of oral arguments. Panels of experienced Supreme Court practitioners will then address oral argument\, preparing petitions for writs of certiorari and oppositions thereto\, writing merits briefs\, and the amicus brief process. \nThis seminar is for attorneys general and attorney general staff only. \n\nScholarship Nominations\nNomination deadline is October 7\, 2024 at Noon ET.\nNAAG will provide a limited number of scholarships to selected participants from attorney general offices to attend the training. Offices are not guaranteed a slot\, though every effort is made to accept nominees from as many offices as possible. If you are interested in a scholarship to attend the conference\, please click the button below. \nAttorney General Office Staff: Express Your Interest \nNominators\nOnly office nominators can access the link below to submit a potential candidate. \nEnsure that potential nominees have created their accounts and selected your office as their organization before submitting their nominations. \nOffice Nominator: Submit A Nomination \nNomination deadline: Noon ET\, October 7\, 2024 \n\nU.S. Supreme Court Bar Member Information & Courtroom Seating Arrangements\nThe registration process will require U.S. Supreme Court bar members to provide their legal name\, including middle initial\, and birth date\, as well as SCOTUS bar number\, if available. Please note that registrants are not required to be a U.S. Supreme Court bar member to attend the seminar. \nIf selected for this program\, a NAAG representative will reach out to you to collect this information.  It is important that you provide it\, when requested\, to ensure compliance with this requirement.    \nDue to bar section seating limitations in the Court\, a portion of the eligible Supreme Court bar members will be seated in the bar section; all others will be seated in the area located immediately behind the bar section. The bar section seats will be assigned in order of online registration information. \n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nNAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request for attendees participating in the seminar. After the conclusion of this 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/2024-supreme-court-practice-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abbie Kitariev":MAILTO:akitariev@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241120T170000
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SUMMARY:Karen Cordry Bankruptcy Conference for Government Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:Held in conjunction with the States’ Association of Bankruptcy Attorneys (SABA). \nOur upcoming conference will delve into a wide range of bankruptcy topics\, catering to beginners and those seeking advanced knowledge. This conference is designed to empower government lawyers with the tools necessary to enforce their claims\, contracts\, regulatory laws\, and police powers in bankruptcy court. Speakers will include bankruptcy judges throughout the country\, private practitioners\, and assistant attorneys general. \nTopics\n\nBankruptcy Basics with Small Group Exercises\nAdvanced Chapter 11 First-Day Motions Practice\nSovereign Immunity in Bankruptcy\nConsumer Protection and Environmental Regulatory Issues in Bankruptcy\nChild Support Enforcement in Bankruptcy\nTax Issues\nEthics & Artificial Intelligence\nDiscussion of the Purdue Pharma Holding\nBankruptcy Judges’ Panel\n\nReview the Final Agenda\nDownload the Final Agenda \n\nKaren Cordry Memorial and Bankruptcy Award\nWe will host a memorial to honor Karen Cordry’s remarkable contributions\, whose influential work was instrumental in creating this conference. Also during this event\, we will be privileged to present the inaugural Karen Cordry Bankruptcy Award to deserving state attorney general counsel as a testament to her lasting impact. \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\nBreakfast and lunch will be provided for all attendees. \n\nScholarship Nominations\nNAAG will provide a limited number of scholarships to staff of attorneys general’s offices for this program. Offices are not guaranteed a slot\, though every effort is made to accept nominees from as many offices as possible. \nAttorney General Office Staff Scholarship Nominations are due by September 27\, 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\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n	RegularOn-Site\n\n\n\n\n	Ends November 17After November 17\n\n\n	Attorney General Office Staff$800$1\,500\n\n\n	Federal/State Government Staff$925$1\,500\n\n\n	Public$1\,300$1\,500\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will need a NAAG account to register. Create an account.\n 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. \nIf this is your first time setting up your account\, it may take up to 24 hours before you can register for this event.\n\nRoom Block\nNAAG has secured a limited number of rooms through a room block at the Eldorado Hotel. Rooms will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and the room block will close on Oct. 18 or when filled\, whichever comes first. The room block rate is $169/night + tax. For call-in bookings\, please call: (505) 836-6700. Group code: 2024HPNBANK. \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/karen-cordry-bankruptcy-conference-for-government-practitioners/
LOCATION:Eldorado Hotel\, 309 W. San Francisco St.\, Santa Fe\, NM\, 87501\, United States
CATEGORIES:National
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T141500
DTSTAMP:20241031T195901Z
CREATED:20241024T145647Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass | Know Before You Need To: Mass Violence Preparedness for Attorneys General and Their Teams
DESCRIPTION:Attorney General offices play an important role in collaborative preparation and planning for unfortunate incidents of mass violence. This webinar will discuss best practices to prepare and available resources through the National Mass Violence Center (NMVC)\, incorporating a case study from the NMVC that illustrates successful collaborative efforts involving an attorney general office. This webinar focusing on preparation serves as the first of a collaborative series with the NMVC that will share information on preparation\, response\, and resilience. \nModerator\n\nJeanette Manning\, Chief\, Training and Research\n\nSpeakers\n\nElizabeth Cronin\, Attorney & Associate Academic Program Director\, NMVC\nRochelle Hanson\, Director\, Training & Technical Assistance\, NMVC\nAngela Moreland-Johnson\, Associate Director\, Director of Preparedness\, NMVC\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: November 18\, 2024\, Noon 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-attorneys-general-and-their-teams/
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:20241113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T140000
DTSTAMP:20241028T142348Z
CREATED:20241024T143842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T142348Z
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SUMMARY:The Latest Developments in Fourth Amendment Jurisprudence and Digital Evidence
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore the latest developments in Fourth Amendment jurisprudence\, particularly those related to digital evidence and technology. \nThe webinar will cover: \n\nHow technological advances are challenging traditional interpretations of the Fourth Amendment\nThe latest court decisions\nWhat these legal developments mean for practitioners\nA functional approach to lawful access of digital evidence\n\nSpeaker\n\nJustin Fitzsimmons\, Associate Vice President\, National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C)\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: November 13\, 2024\, 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\nNAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request for attendees participating in the event. After the event concludes\, please complete the CLE Request Form.\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/the-latest-developments-in-fourth-amendment-jurisprudence-and-digital-evidence/
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:20241030T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T160000
DTSTAMP:20241022T211224Z
CREATED:20240930T171331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T211224Z
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SUMMARY:Evaluating Internal Controls of Charities and Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Charitable organizations hold and distribute assets for public benefit\, playing a vital role in our economy and in people’s lives in general. Unfortunately\, some charities lack sufficient internal controls. State statutory and common law grants attorneys general oversight authority of charitable organizations and assets\, including the authority to investigate misappropriation of charitable funds\, breaches of fiduciary duty by directors and officers\, and fraud in charitable solicitation\, as well as oversight of conflicts and related-party transactions. In this webinar\, learn more about how to evaluate an entity’s efficacy in achieving accurate and reliable financial reporting\, operational efficiency\, legal compliance\, and accountability. \nSpeaker\n\nKelly S. Mathews\, New York Council of Nonprofits\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: October 30\, 2024\, 2:30 p.m. 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/evaluating-internal-controls-of-charities-and-nonprofits/
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:20241023T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T161500
DTSTAMP:20240825T194147Z
CREATED:20240825T194012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T194147Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass Professional | Trial Preparation
DESCRIPTION:This Masterclass Professional webinar highlights best practices for getting your team ready for trial. This month\, we’ll focus on tools and strategies for becoming organized and prepared for court or administrative hearings. We’ll cover trial notebooks\, witness and exhibit management\, checklists\, and technology. Because litigation professionals are a vital part of the trial team\, your success inspires team excellence. \nSpeaker\n\nDeborah Donohue\, Principal Counsel\, Maryland Supplemental Retirement Plans\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: October 23\, 2024\, 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-trial-preparation/
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:20241017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T141500
DTSTAMP:20241017T012155Z
CREATED:20241007T211031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T012155Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Election Security: A Briefing for the AGO Community
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by NAAG’s Internet Safety/Cyber Privacy/Security and Artificial Intelligence Committee  \nAs election day approaches\, please join us for this important briefing from public and private entities tasked with securing our nation’s elections. \nTopics\n\nThe threat landscape and recent intelligence\nCyber and physical security considerations\nTraining and preparedness\nCoordination with government agencies\nPublic communication\nThe role of AGOs in ensuring safe and secure elections\n\nCommittee Co-Chair Welcome Remarks\n\nTim Griffin\, Arkansas Attorney General\nWilliam Tong\, Connecticut Attorney General\n\nPresenters\n\nCait Conley\, Senior Advisor to the Director\, CISA\nHon. Phil McGrane\, 28th Secretary of State of Idaho\nJohn D. Cohen\, Executive Director\, Program for Countering Hybrid Threats\, Center for Internet Security\nMatthew Masterson\, Senior Director of Information Integrity\, Microsoft\, Democracy Forward\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: October 17\, 2024\, Noon ET\n\nThis free virtual briefing 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/2024-election-security-a-briefing-for-the-ago-community/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
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