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- Today1h 1m
Lessons from Villarreal v. Texas: Defendant Testimony, Witness Preparation, and Cross-Examination
Join Michael G. Freedman (The Freedman Firm), Prof. Vince Farhat (LMU Loyola Law School), and Cassie D. Palmer (Kendall, Brill & Kelly) for a discussion of the strategic and ethical issues that arise when a defendant testifies and faces cross-examination in a criminal trial. This program will begin with a high-level overview of the Supreme Court’s recent opinion in Villarreal v. Texas and its key holdings. It will then turn to practical decisions facing criminal practitioners: whether a defendant should testify, how to prepare a client effectively without crossing the line into coaching, and how to help a client withstand cross-examination by the prosecutor. Although rooted in criminal practice, the discussion will also address witness preparation, attorney-client consultation, and cross-examination principles that broadly resonate across trial practice. Whether you are defending a client, cross-examining a witness, or preparing a witness to face aggressive questioning, this session will offer experience-driven insights into one of the most demanding skills in the courtroom.
- Yesterday1h 6m
Inside California's Judicial Appointments Process with Secretary Céspedes
For attorneys considering a seat on the bench, understanding what the Governor's office actually looks for in a candidate can be the difference between a strong application and a missed opportunity. Luis Céspedes, Judicial Appointments Secretary to Governor Newsom, and Adam Hofmann, Deputy Judicial Appointments Secretary, join Hon. Helen Zukin of the Court of Appeal, Second District, Division Four, for a candid conversation on how judicial appointments are made in California. Secretary Céspedes and Deputy Secretary Hofmann will cover the qualities and qualifications that matter most to the Governor, walk through the application form, and explain the steps a candidate moves through after applying. Justice Zukin, who was the architect of the Statewide Judicial Mentor Program and has chaired numerous vetting committees, brings her expertise from both sides of the application process to the discussion. No CLE credit will be provided for this program.
- Yesterday1h 2m
Part 1 - Nuts and Bolts of Assessing Expert Testimony on Cognitive Impairment
This program explores the medical foundations underlying expert testimony on cognitive impairment, the kind of grounding that litigators need before they can effectively challenge or present such evidence at trial. Sarah N. Mourra, M.D. and David W. Trader, M.D. join moderator Judge David J. Cowan to walk through the clinical landscape of cognitive impairment, from DSM-5 diagnoses, evolving terminology and the distinctions between different conditions. The panel will examine how testing methods are weighed, the significance of baseline deviation, and what concepts like mild, moderate, and severe impairment actually mean in the litigation context. In addition, consistent with the Probate Code, the panelists will address how to look at a person's mental functions rather than a mere diagnosis and how these diagnoses affect those functions. The discussion also covers the differences between treating physicians, forensic analysts, neurologists, psychiatrists, and psychologists and what each credential does or does not bring to the witness stand. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
- 2 days ago59 min
Vibe Coding for Lawyers: Practical Skills and the Future of Legal Tech
Oliver Roberts, The Roberts Legal Firm, and Dean Stefanie Lindquist, WashU Law, will provide a practical, hands-on introduction to vibe coding and examine how AI-powered tools are reshaping the legal technology landscape. This program will walk through how lawyers can use modern AI systems to build, test, and refine useful legal workflows and lightweight tools without traditional coding expertise. It will also explore the limitations of vibe coding, and where legal tech is heading more broadly. Attendees will walk away with an understanding of how AI-enabled platforms may evolve in the coming years, what that means for legal practice, and how to prepare for the next wave of change. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
- 3 days ago1h 1m
Transfer Pricing Update
This presentation offers a focused overview of transfer pricing under section 482, highlighting core principles such as the arm’s‑length standard and the Best Method Rule. This presentation will also examine current developments and emerging trends shaping transfer pricing planning, compliance, and controversy.
- 4 days ago33 min
WGA Deal Unpacked: What Attorneys Need to Know
The Writers Guild of America’s new agreement with studios and streamers signals a meaningful shift in Hollywood’s labor deal landscape. Negotiated through a more productive process than the prior cycle and its painful strike, the deal reflects an industry recalibrating in real time. Rather than a reset, this iteration fine-tunes existing terms, enhanced residuals, adjustments to minimums, and incremental gains around streaming performance and AI transparency. The $321 million infusion into the Guild’s underfunded health plan also underscores the deep interdependence between labor and the companies sustaining the ecosystem. For practitioners, the significance lies as much in the process as in the substance, and what it signals for the next phase of the other upcoming Hollywood labor relations. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
- 1 weeks ago1h 1m
Mediation After ABA Opinion 518
ABA Formal Opinion 518, issued by ABA Standing Committee on Ethics (Oct. 15, 2025) applies to lawyers acting as mediators and also addresses the role of attorneys in mediation. This presentation will address how Formal Opinion 518 applies to the ethics of mediation, both for mediators and attorneys practicing before them. Credits: 1.00 Hours. Credit Type: Legal Ethics. Specialty Area: Legal Malpractice Law. Original Air Date: 04/29/2026. Program Materials: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SsY5hCpZY6t8f_zHUHaT-SPDo-qQSu65/view?usp=sharing
- 1 weeks ago59 min
AI, Social Media, and Legal Marketing: Ethical Guardrails for Attorneys
This session explores how attorneys are using AI and social media to market their services while navigating the ethical rules governing legal advertising. Join attorney Ryan Little, Little Legal, for practical strategies on leveraging AI-driven marketing tools while ensuring compliance with professional responsibility rules. Attendees will learn how to avoid misleading content, and manage risks associated with digital outreach. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
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Listen to Beverly Hills Bar Association's nationally recognized CLE content, featuring timely topics and speakers from across the country. You don’t need to be an attorney to tune in, but if you are, you’ll get CLE credit while you listen! Full details at www.bhba.org/podcasts.
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