California's MCLE compliance reporting deadline of March 30, 2026, is fast approaching for Group 3 (attorneys with last names beginning with N-Z). Please join us for an afternoon of CLE on March 12th for one, two or three hours of credit. We will be offering:
- One hour of Recognition and Elimination of Bias Credit
- One hour of Technology in the Practice of Law Credit
- One hour of Civility in the Legal Profession Credit
This year, we are expanding our program.
Each session will be presented live from Sheppard’s Los Angeles office and broadcast in person to participating Sheppard offices throughout California.
Attendees may participate from the office location most convenient to them and may indicate their preference when they register. A happy hour will follow at each participating office.
Office-specific details will be included in the registration confirmation.
Please Note: attendance is in person only at participating offices; there is no remote or virtual option.
SESSION 1 | 1:40-2:40 PM | Fairness by Design: Addressing Implicit Bias in the Workplace
Implicit bias—unconscious attitudes and assumptions that affect decision-making—can influence a wide range of workplace actions and create legal risk. This CLE program will provide an overview of implicit bias and how it operates, with a focus on issues relevant to in-house counsel advising on employment and workplace practices. Using hiring and interviewing as common risk areas, the session will examine how bias can affect candidate evaluation and employment decisions. Participants will gain tools to identify and mitigate implicit bias, promote fair and consistent decision-making, and support compliance with employment and anti-discrimination laws.
Presented by:
- Ronda Jamgotchian, Partner, Sheppard
RECOGNITION AND ELIMINATION OF BIAS (CLE): This activity has been approved for 1 hour of Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California in the subfield of Elimination of Bias. Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education.
SESSION 2 | 2:50-3:50 PM | Promises and Pitfalls: AI's Impact Today on the Practice of Law
Discover how AI is reshaping the legal industry with an exploration of the vast range of available tools and their current impact across litigation and transactional contexts. We’ll offer practical strategies for using AI effectively and discuss which legal tasks we’ve found it best suited for. Join us in a discussion on how in-house and outside counsel can collaborate to maximize value and efficiency from AI while safeguarding sensitive information. This session is designed to provide actionable guidance based on today’s real-world business needs and challenges.
Presented by:
- Alyssa Sones, Knowledge and Innovation Attorney, Sheppard
- Ryan Krueger, Partner, Sheppard
- Michael Orlando, Partner, Sheppard
- Hala Khalil, Attorney, Sheppard
TECHNOLOGY IN THE PRACTICE OF LAW (CLE): This activity has been approved for 1 hour of Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California in the subfield of Technology in the Practice of Law. Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education.
SESSION 3 | 4:00-5:00 PM | Choose Your Weapons Wisely: Navigating Conflict in Your Legal Practice
Conflict is an unavoidable part of legal practice and can surface in many forms—from written communications negotiations, depositions, and in the courtroom. How attorneys respond in these moments can influence not only immediate outcomes, but also professional relationships, credibility, and long-term risk. This interactive session explores practical, day-to-day strategies for maintaining civility while still advocating zealously in both transactional and litigation practice. Participants will work through realistic scenarios to spot common flashpoints, choose effective responses, and avoid conduct that can escalate into ethics or professionalism issues.
Presented by:
- Kent Raygor, Partner, Sheppard
- Meigan Everett, Associate, Sheppard
CIVILITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION (CLE): This activity has been approved for 1 hour of Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California in the subfield of Civility in the Legal Profession. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education.
Questions? Please contact Shanae Wong.