QuickLINK #195

The Section’s 2024 destination CLE trip is a 10-day tour of Southern Spain. Chair Cristina Alonso has put together a fabulous itinerary that includes Madrid, Sevilla, Marbella, and Granada. Details will be available soon about the CLE program on using mobile technology.

The trip includes accommodation at beautiful downtown hotels, breakfasts at the hotels, train transportation between cities, and free Wi-Fi. Optional Items (inquire for costs) are local transfers (arrival and departures), private tours, extra nights (Madrid and Granada), and higher room categories. Get trip details here.

RESERVATIONS. Starting From $5,751 EU Double Occupancy / $5,551 EU Single Occupancy. For more information and to make a reservation, please contact travel agent Lionel Moolchan, Lorraine Travel, 305-446-4433 ext. 3100, 10 AM to 5:30 PM EST, lionel@lorrainetravel.com.

December 12, 12–1 PM live on Zoom by Jonathan Grabb, The Florida Bar Director of Ethics & Advertising. Moderator: Camara Williams. Course number 8085 is approved for 1 CLE, all of which may be applied toward Ethics; 1 Technology. Solo & Small Firm Section members register for only $50, with 90-day, on-demand access.

Learn how Artificial Intelligence is being used in the legal arena. Jonathan Grabb will identify weaknesses inherent in its use along with ethical considerations and discuss potential ways that it can be beneficial to lawyers. REGISTER

Need to schedule a meeting or hearing that involves a lot of individuals? Use a Doodle Poll. Simply input the times that you are available and send the poll link to all participants. You’ll receive updates as each person responds. Look at a glance to see when everyone is available, rather than receiving dozens of emails telling you when someone is and is *not* available—no need to relive the logic portion of the LSAT!

Thank you to SSFS Technology Committee member Judge Jennifer Kuyrkendall Griffin for contributing this tip.

January 18, 12–1 PM live on Zoom by Christopher Johnson, FordHarrison. Moderator:  Denise A. Mutamba. Course number 8024 is approved for 1 CLE; 1 Labor & Employment Law certification credit. Solo & Small Firm Section members register for only $50, with 90-day, on-demand access.

Solo and small-firm attorneys have a lot on their plates. It can be easy to forget one of the most critical hats that a business-owning attorney wears: employer. This CLE by FordHarrison employment law partner Chris Johnson is designed to identify common employment laws that apply to small businesses, including law firms. You’ll also learn how to avoid issues that, if left unchecked, might result in you having to become the client to defend your business against an administrative charge or lawsuit from your own employee. REGISTER

GREAT NEWS: Two of our professionalism CLEs are available to buy on the aftermarket as online seminars (on-demand) and downloadable audio!

  •  The Annual Ethics & Professionalism Update is 5 CLEs, 2 each in Professionalism and Ethics, and 1 Technology ($250): bit.ly/SSF_7844

  •  Professionalism Update for Lawyers: Ways to Avoid the Disciplinary Process by Florida Bar President Scott Westheimer (course recently reaccredited) is 1 CLE; 1 Professionalism ($50): bit.ly/SSF_5723

Why wait? Buy online today and you’ll have 90-day, on-demand access.

Tired of searching through The Florida Bar InReach and CLE catalogs? Search no more; here are four shortcuts to great CLE:

1. Visit our calendar page to register for upcoming monthly live audio webcasts and free Wednesday Wisdom Zoom webinars.

2. Join our section’s members-only Facebook group to access a video library of previously recorded Wednesday Wisdom webinars.

3. Purchase previously recorded section CLE through The Florida Bar, available 24/7 as online seminars (on-demand) and downloadable audio.

4. Buy previously recorded section CLE through The Florida Bar in CD or DVD format.