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Ethics, Substance Abuse, Diversity, and More A Humorous Approach in Meeting the RequirementsLEGAL ETHICS: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Disciplinary Hearing
Let's face it CLE programs on legal ethics can be as boring as ... as ...well, actually there is nothing quite that boring. Legal humorist Sean Carter hopes to change all of that with his latest program on the topic of legal ethics. In this hilarious presentation, Mr. Carter explores some of the more outrageous disciplinary cases that come before state bar committees and how lawyers can avoid being part of them. Lawyers and legal staff persons alike will learn:
• Why legal ethics isn't an oxymoron
• The "real" source of most bar complaints
• How to do unto others before they sue unto you
"Smart and very funny! Combines astute legal commentary with great situational comedy. Think Dennis Miller meets Chris Rock in a pot stewed by Johnny Cochran." -- Arthur J. Travieso, Attorney
SUBSTANCE ABUSE: LAWghter is the Best Medicine
It's often said that laughter is the best medicine. Let lawyer, comedian and humor columnist Sean Carter show you how to add a daily dose of lawghter to your practice. As a practicing lawyer, you must continually deal with stressful situations -- appearing before cranky judges and magistrates, dealing with demanding clients, sparring with opposing counsel, etc. The sad truth is that stress is as much a part of practicing law as yellow legal pads, accordian files and Starbucks Mocha Lattes. However, you need not fall victim to stress-related illnesses, such as cancer, heart disease, alcoholism, etc. There are many ways to effectively manage stress and one of those ways is to give yourself the gift of lawghter. In Lawghter is the Best Medicine, legal humorist Sean Carter can show you how to do just that. In this off-beat presentation, Mr. Carter explains:
• The harmful effects of stress on your physical and emotional well-being
• How to use humor when dealing with difficult people
• How to turn your law firm into a "lawgh" firm
"Just like traffic school, all MCLE should have a comedy theme." -- Fred Whitaker, Attorney
"It was an excellent program that lightened up a very dreary subject." -- Jim Wakefield, Attorney
"Laughter really is the best medicine. The secretaries already knew this, now the lawyers do too!" -- Christine Anderson, Legal Secretary
ELIMINATION OF BIAS: Can't We All Just Get Along?
Would you like more diversity in your law firm? Would you like to recruit (and more importantly, retain) minority and women attorneys and staff persons? Invite attorney, author, comedian and corporate trainer Sean Carter to your firm to show you how “we can all just get along.” Mr. Carter has practiced at major firms on both the east and west coasts. In addition, he was in-house counsel for one of the leading specialty lenders in the country. In all, he has more than a decade of experience as a corporate lawyer. In this provocative and entertaining presentation, Mr. Carter explores the issues involved in recruiting and retaining minority and women employees. More importantly, he debunks some of the common myths surrounding the issue of diversity:
• Why “politically correct” behavior is anything but correct
• Why green is everyone’s favorite color
• Why diversity must start from the bottom up
"It's the best program on diversity I've heard in my 13 years of practice." -- Karin Peterka, Attorney
"Very informative and a great way to spend your lunch hour." -- Deborah Kim, Attorney
"Funny, informative and eye-opening." -- J. Fisher, Attorney
The Supreme Court 2007-2008: The Real Shock and Awe Campaign
Join us in this hilarious recap of the 2007-2008 Supreme Court term. As always, the justices delivered some shocking opinions, making it clear why the court is often referred to as the “high” court.
"Best MCLE program I have ever been to." -- Kelly Simpson, Attorney
"Electrifying!" -- Jeff Blank, Attorney
"Usually talking about case law puts me to sleep. Sean's presentation not only kept me awake, it kept me laughing as well." -- Eric Kennedy, Attorney
"Outstanding! Sean makes the otherwise serious and austere character of the Supreme Court accessible through humor." -- Christopher Bauer, Attorney
"I wish law school were this fun!" -- Laura Nuroshi, Attorney
"Sean, you were hysterical! Great analogies. You made the cases even more humorous than they already were." -- Tara Shaw, Attorney