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Social Media Use and Other
Complex Jury Issues
January 6, 2022
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Food for Thought
1.5 ethics
Speaker: Nicole J. Benjamin, Esq.

An in-depth look at the practical, legal and ethical implications of mining social media for information about jurors and how to address issues of juror misconduct discovered in connection with the same.
Upon completion of this program each participant will have a better understanding of how and when to conduct social media research on jurors and witnesses and the legal and ethical parameters around the same.
Live In-Person at the RI Law Center
Lifestyle Analytics in Divorce Cases
January 19 | 4:00-5:00 pm | 1.0 credit
(snacks and refreshments included for in-person attendees)
Speakers:
  • Jane McAuliffe, CFDA, Collaborative Divorce Strategies
  • Kerry I. Rafanelli, Esq., Rafanelli & Rafanelli
Preparation of Gift Tax Returns
January 20 | 12:00-3:00 pm |3.0 credits
(lunch included for in-person attendees)
Speakers:
  • Katherine N. Kishfy, Esq., Kishfy Law, LLC
  • Bridget L. Mullaney, Esq., Cameron & Mittleman, LLP
January 27 | 2:00-4:00 pm | 2.0 credits
(in-person only, snacks and refreshments included)
Speaker:
  • Michael A. DiLauro, Esq., Office of the Public Defender
February 2 | 12:00-3:00pm | 3.0 credits
(includes lunch for in-person attendees)
Speakers:
  • Hon. Diane Finkle, United States Bankruptcy Judge
  • Hon. Richard A. Merola, RI Family Court Associate Justice
  • Charles A. Pisaturo Jr., Esq., Chapter 7 Panel Trustee
  • Christopher M. Lefebvre Esq.
Real Estate Liens: A Field Guide
February 16 | 12:30-1:30 pm | 1.0 credit
Speaker:
  • Michael B. Mellion, Esq., Fidelity National Title Insurance Co.
February 24 |12:00-1:30pm | 1.5 credits
(lunch included for in-person attendees)
Speaker:
  • Lynda L. Laing, Esq., Strauss, Factor, Laing & Lyons
RI Tax - Updates and Reminders
March 3 | 12:00 -2:00 pm | 2.0 credits
(lunch included for in-person attendees)
Speakers:
  • Theriza Iafrate, Chief of Estate and Excise, RI Division of Taxation,
  • Neena Sinha Savage, Esq., Tax Administrator, RI Division of Taxation,
  • Bethany M. Whitmarsh, Esq., RI Division of Taxation
DUI Laws & Hardship Licenses
March 23 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm |2.0 credits
(snacks and refreshments included for in-person attendees)
Speaker:
  • Robert H. Humphrey, Esq., Law Offices of Robert H. Humphrey, Esq.
Live Webinars
January 3 | 12:00-1:00 pm | 1.0 credit

January 10 | 12:30-1:30 pm | 1.0 ethics

January 11 | 1:00-2:00 pm | 1.0 ethics

January 17 | 1:00-2:00 pm | 1.0 ethics

January 21 | 12:00-1:00 pm | 1.0 ethics

January 26 | 1:00-2:00 pm | 1.0 ethics
February 1 | 12:00-1:00 pm | 1.0 ethics

February 9 | 12:00-1:00 pm | 1.0 ethics

February 14 | 12:30-1:30 pm | 1.0 ethics

February 22 | 12:00-1:00 pm | 1.0 ethics

February 28 | 12:00-1:00 pm | 1.0 credit
Don’t forget to check the CLE calendar for updates!
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