Program Chairperson: Amy Stephson, Attorney at Law

Employment lawyers and human resource professionals are increasingly conducting internal investigations of employee harassment and discrimination complaints. These investigations can be complex and difficult in both legal and human terms. In this intermediate to advanced level seminar, experts of internal EEO investigations will provide in-depth legal and practical information on a wide range of investigative challenges and issues. There will also be plenty of time for interaction between the locally recruited faculty and our participants—including an interactive training session using a hypothetical fact situation

6.5 General CLE Credits Approved

Program Chairperson: Jean Gompf, Attorney at Law
Featuring: Commissioner Carlos Velategui, King County Superior Court and
Joseph Pucket, Law Offices of Joseph Pucket

You spoke! We listened! Ex Parte Practice Tips by Practice Area! Join us for a frank discussion.. Are there ways to streamline the process? What is the fine line between necessary impromptu hearings and an “ambush” of the other side? Where are all the forms? Forms? What forms? And what does the Court expect in terms of conduct and communication between counsel?.

1.75 General and .25 Ethics CLE Credits Approved
** $25 discount when you register for the 3 part series **

Presented by: Professor Laurel Oates, Seattle University School of Law

The most commonly cited need for improvement from the local bench, as well as the Bar…. This interactive program, where participants practice and critique advanced writing techniques, sells out every time. Space will be limited so be sure to register early!

2.0 General and 1.0 Ethics CLE Credits pending

Program Chairperson: Thomas Linde, Law Offices of Karen L. Gibbon and Gloria Nagler, Nagler & Associates

You will find this seminar highly valuable if you are:

• An Attorney who represents creditors and/or debtors
• A Credit Manager, Business Owner or other professional involved in collections
• An individual who has attempted or might attempt to collect or dispute a debt

6.0 General Credits Approved

Program Chairperson: Cynthia Works, Washington DC; Merf Ehman, King County Bar Association; Ted Prosise, Tsongas

This workshop will walk through each phase of a trial : Discovery; Case Theory; Voire Dire; Motions in Limine; Opening Argument; Direct & Cross Examination; the Evidence Dance; Objections; Closing and more.

Participants should plan on some real work as we break into small coaching groups to practice and critique differing techniques throughout the program.

Following the program on Friday, we invite the faculty and attendees to stay for a reception to wind down and relax before returning Saturday morning!

10.5 General CLE Credits Approved

Program Chairpersons: Danial Pharris, Lasher, Holzapfel, Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

New Receivership Regulations:

3.0 General CLE Credits Approved

Program Chairperson: Robert Kohn, Senior Vice President of Kohn Communications in Los Angeles

2.0 General CLE Credits Approved.