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Professional Development Series

The Professional Development Series (PDS) is a weekly podcast series devoted to our newly sworn in attorneys and young lawyers.  The PDS will present programs bringing basic skills training, introducing the business of the law, educating on mental health issues, and showcasing long term career options.  Programs will come from a variety of sources locally and from around the country.  If you are interested in contributing content, contact Julie Cook at jcook62@gmail.com and Kiana Noorishad at knoorishad@gmail.com.

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Best Practices for Guardians ad Litem Webinar

October 11, 2016

1:30 p.m.

1.0 hour CLE Credit

Registration

This course is designed for new Guardian ad litems (GALs) or attorneys interested in serving as a GAL to children in Virginia. Two practicing attorneys and GALs, Larry Vance with the law offices of Buchbauer & McGuire and Matthew Kreitzer with the law offices Booth & McCarthy, will discuss the responsibilities of GALs to children under Virginia Code, including procedural duties and ethical obligations in various proceedings. The speakers will share best practices for fulfilling these obligations, including techniques for interviewing children, communicating with other parties, and obtaining a resolution that is in the best interest of the child.

*This program has been approved for 1.0 hours of MCLE credit.

In addition, approval for GAL MCLE credit is pending.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
 

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Past Broadcasts

 

Enjoy past broadcasts of the Professional Development Series by topic area.  If you have trouble accessing a past broadcast or have any questions about the series, contact Julie Cook at jcook62@gmail.com and Kiana Noorishad at knoorishad@gmail.com.
 

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Practice Skills   Appellate Advocacy Bankruptcy Law Civility and the Courtroom Client Interviewing Contract Drafting Criminal Law Discovery 101 Documents and Business Records: Introduction, Authentication, and Admissibility (Part 1) (Part 2) eDiscovery I eDiscovery II Exceptional Oral Presentations Federal Administrative Law   Family Law Hearsay Exception   How to Ask a Question How to Avoid the Disciplinary System   Incorporating Pro Bono into Your Career Legal Research   Personal Injury Law Post-Conviction Habeas Relief Potential Dilemmas and Ethical Considerations in Mental Health Law Proceedings in Immigration Court: Seeking Relief from Deportation Professionalism: Your Image to the Profession Real Property Law Social Media and Law Practice Steps for Successful Writing Trial Practice Fundamentals   Traffic Court Practice Virginia Administrative Law   Wills, Trusts, and Estates   Physical and Mental Health Mental Health Issues Nonprofit Work Life Balance Personal Finance

Career Development Attorney Client Privilege in the United States and Foreign Jurisdictions   Balancing Work, Family, and Public Service   Becoming a Professor Careers in Federal Government   Careers in State Government   Diverse Paths to the Bench: Becoming a Judge Earning Your Stripes: The Nuts & Bolts of Networking Entering Unknown Territory: Choosing a Career Path Getting the Most Out of Your First Job How to Be a Star Contributor International Careers in Law   Making the Transition from Student to Attorney Mediation Advocacy Networking During the Holidays   Opportunities in a Changing Legal Market and a Guide to the Courts   Project Management The Need for Pro Bono   Tips for Obtaining Your First Job  Using the State and National Bars to Your Advantage   Business of Law Charging and Getting Your Fee Essentials of Social Media Policies Ethics of Representing and Opposing the Disabled   Exceptional Customer (Client) Service Financial Statements and Accounting Introduction to Finance Modern Legal Marketing Nuts and Bolts of Running a Practice: What Every Practitioner Should Know (Even if You Have an Office Manager)   The Future of Law 50 Legal Tech Tips in 50 Minutes Steps to Being a Successful Associate with Adam Gropper Technology and Your Law Practice

 

Programming comes from the VSB Young Lawyers Conference, the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, and other sources with their permission.