By Jason Castillo, Director of Legal Education I have received a few frantic phone calls and emails from colleagues and clients in the last few weeks in regards to their MCLE compliance. Apparently, they had been audited the State Bar of California .. and they were not alone. “No California attorney should be surprised if their compliance certificate is audited.” …
By Jason Castillo, Director of Legal Education What does eliminating bias from the legal system mean to you? After attending a handful of Elimination of Bias lectures, I know that probably just the mention of eliminating bias probably makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Is the elimination of bias just another required course that you are forced to take…
By Jason Castillo, Director of Legal Education If you are an Illinois attorney – and your last name begins with A-M – you must now complete 30 units to fulfill your MCLE requirement OR be entitled to claim a valid exemption no later than June 30.[1] This 30 hour requirement includes 6 units of Professional Responsibility.[2] Also, different rules and requirements apply to newly…