MCLE Webinar Courses for Download 

 with Mari J. Frank, Esq. 

The American Institute of Mediation is a certified California MCLE provider as approved by the State Bar of California. The courses below are approved for the indicated General/Specialty MCLE credit

Mindfulness & Competency: Thriving in Uncertain Times (Approved for 1.0 MCLE Competence Issues Specialty Credit)

In this interactive program you will learn how to remain calm, enhance your brain capacity and be present to act decisively and positively  in  a crisis such as  we are experiencing with the  Covid 19. When you practice mindfulness, you will notice your mind moves from  fear or frustration to focus on what you need to do to effectively deal with the situation. You’ll learn to better manage your emotions to help others manage their emotions competently. This will allow you to have better interactions with your staff, colleagues, clients, opposing counsel, and even your family. Your competency is determined by your ability to use your brain effectively.   If you can successfully manage your emotions, you can transform negative stress into motivation and positive connections with clients, opposing counsel, staff and the court.  Don’t miss this interactive mindfulness practice.

Ethics & Civility in Negotiations: Maintain Power, Calm, and Sanity (Approved for 1.0 MCLE Legal Ethics Specialty Credit)

Are legal ethics and civility possible in heated negotiations? Most of what we do is negotiation- whether with clients, opposing counsel, our staff, the court and even our families.   This highly interactive program will empower you with proven techniques to get to a mutually satisfying result, without sacrificing your case, your reputation, or your sanity. We will incorporate the newest Rules of Professional Responsibility, the Civility Guidelines and emotional intelligence to  help you be successful, powerful and keep sane.  Effective negotiation skills are your most important tool in your practice, and in your life!!! 

Eliminating Bias in Our Law Practice: Understanding and Transforming our Biases (Approved for 1.0 MCLE Elimination of Bias Specialty Credit)

The legal profession brings us in close contact with a variety of diverse people who come to us with the hope that we will fairly and impartially facilitate the resolution of their disputes and bring peace to their lives.  Because we are humans who bring our emotions and previous experiences and preferences with us, it may be impossible to eliminate all implicit biases.  But as  we become mindful and  introspective and conscious of  our feelings and emotions reactions, we can use our logical brain to neutralize our external and internal biases.  This program will show you how to do this.

Emotional Intelligence: A Critical Factor in Your Practice to Prevent Substance Abuse (Approved for 1.0 MCLE Competence Issues Specialty Credit)

Alcohol and drug abuse continues to be a problem among lawyers. This program will educate you as to the various indicators of substance abuse, and how emotions lead to substance abuse, and how it affects your practice. You will also learn how emotional intelligence factors are closely linked to substance abuse, and your competency with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts. You will learn how increased emotional intelligence is scientifically proven to reduce risk factors associated with substance abuse and for decreasing mental behaviors that impair your competency in the legal profession. 

Legal Ethics & Privacy: Protecting Your Clients and Your Practice (Approved for 1.5 MCLE Legal Ethics Specialty Credit)

Are you aware of your ethical responsibilities regarding privacy security in your office? You’ll learn practically cyber security and offline protective measures that will safeguard your clients’ sensitive information and prevent privacy violations in your office. Don’t miss this interactive informative program. 

Negotiate Your Way to Success (Approved for 1.0 MCLE General Credit)

Are you intimidated by the thought of negotiating? Actually, you already negotiate all the time - at home, with family, with friends, co-workers, bosses, and when you make purchases. If you want to be truly effective and confident in all your negotiations, you need powerful skills to get your desired result . When you have the right tools, you’ll  successfully negotiate satisfying solutions and build positive, mutually respectful relationships.  This webinar will teach you proven strategies to get what you want, engage in respectful discourse, and create greater value for yourself and others. Don’t miss this insightful complimentary webinar to discover the “solutioneering” approach to top-notch negotiating!