RI Bar Continuing Legal Education

Upcoming Food for Thought Programs

In-person at the RI Law Center -

includes lunch and refreshments!

Overcoming the Public Duty Doctrine

and Recreational Use Statute –

Slip, Falls, and Beyond

December 1, 2022

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Food for Thought!

1.0 credit

Speaker: Henry S. Monti, Esq.

Henry Monti has tried over 70 jury trials and thousands of arbitrations involving slip/falls and other torts. Attend this seminar and learn about the Public Duty Doctrine and Recreational Use Statute, how the State of RI and its cities and towns use it to shield accountability for their negligence, and how to pierce that shield.

Don’t wait—register today!

A Complete Refresher of

Expungement Law in RI

December 5, 2022

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Food for Thought

1.0 credit

Speaker: John P. Larochelle, Esq.

This program will provide a refresher course in expungement law and provide updates on new laws regarding expungement and sealing of criminal records in Rhode Island. Upon completion of the program, each participant will understand expungement law in the State of Rhode Island.

Fundamentals of Senior Injury, Abuse, Neglect & Wrongful Death Cases

December 15, 2022

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Food for Thought

1.5 credits

Speaker: Anthony R. Leone, Esq.

Trial lawyers and elder law attorneys face many situations where clients are victims of abuse, neglect, injury, and wrongful death. Seniors who live in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or other long-term care settings are at risk to suffer serious physical injuries, abuse, and neglect. Some seniors are victims of financial abuse, exploitation, even from immediate family members or improper collection from facilities. Cases of senior injuries, abuse and neglect provide a complex interaction between traditional tort law along with contract issues, corporate law, access to the civil justice system, and an understanding of state and federal regulations. This seminar will provide an overview of handling these cases focusing on injuries and wrongful death cases and provide guidance for practitioners on some ways they can protect their senior clients.

Upcoming Webinars

Advising Clients: Plan to Give More

November 29 | 12:00-1:00 pm | 1.0 credit

Nice Lawyers Finish First

November 30 | 1:00-2:00 pm | 1.0 ethics

Yelp, I've Fallen for Social Media and I Can't LinkedOut: The Ethical Pitfalls of Social Media

December 6 | 12:00-1:00 pm | 1.0 ethics

In the Middle: Optimizing Time and Billing Through Technology

December 8 | 12:30-1:30 pm | 1.0 credit

A Mindful Approach to Daily Life Series: Finding Balance

December 13 | 12:30-1:30 pm | 1.0 ethics

Purchase this entire 5 part once a month series and pay only $235 - that's five ethics credits for the price of four! Discount ends December 13. To receive the discount, please call (401) 421-5740 and ask for Heather.

I Think, Therefore I Am ... Biased: How Implicit Biases Manifest in the Legal Profession

December 21 | 1:00-2:00 pm | 1.0 ethics

Caution: Keep Hands Off!

December 22 | 12:00-2:00 pm | 2.0 ethics

Boston (Il)legal: From the Don't Try This At Home Series

December 27 | 12:00-1:00 pm | 1.0 ethics

Who Wants to be Disbarred?: A CLE Game Show

December 28 | 5:30-6:30 pm | 1.0 ethics

The (Mal)Practice: From the Don't Try This At Home Series

December 29 | 2:00-3:00 pm | 1.0 ethics

❄ Sneak Peak at Winter 2023 ❄

Social Media Use and Other Complex Jury Issues - registration coming soon!

January 6 | 12:00-1:30 pm | 1.5 credits

with Nicole J. Benjamin, Esq.

Available in-person (Food for Thought - includes lunch!) or via Zoom

Lifestyle Analytics in Divorce Cases

January 19 | 4:00-5:00 pm | 1.0 credit

with Jane McAuliffe, CDFA and Kerry I. Rafanelli, Esq.

Available in-person (includes snacks and refreshments) or via Zoom

Preparation of Gift Tax Returns - registration coming soon!

January 20 | 12:00-3:00 pm | 3.0 credits

with Bridget L Mullaney, Esq. and Katherine N. Kishfy, Esq.

Available in-person (includes lunch!) or via Zoom

Practice Pointers: Legislative Summary 2022

January 27 | 2:00-4:00 pm | 2.0 credits

with Michael A. DiLauro, Esq.

In-person only (includes snacks and refreshments)

Rhode Island Real Estate Liens - A Field Guide - registration coming soon!

February 16 | 12:30-1:30 pm |1.0 credit

with Michael B. Mellion, Esq.

Available in-person (Food for Thought - includes lunch!) or via Zoom

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