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The International Human Rights Section presents Cross-Cultural Issues within the Practice Of Laws Speakers Honorable Rebecca Westerfield (Ret.), Jams Priya Sanger, Wells Fargo Bank Doris Cheng, Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger Troy A. Valdez, Valdez Seyedin-Noor Dunson & Doyle LLP Topics • Culture specific characterizations, awareness in your practice & More January 11, 2012: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm MCLE Credits - 1 Hour in Elimination of Bias

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The Bar Association of San Francisco presents Getting a Winning Verdict in Your Life Speaker J. Gary Gwilliam, Attorney and Author Topics • Dealing with workaholism • Having balance in your life among work, family and self • Avoiding or overcoming alcohol and drug addiction • How to treat our losses as challenges January 11, 2012: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm MCLE Credits - 1 Hour in Prevention of Substance Abuse

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The Professional Development Section of the Barristers Club presents Ethics in an Economic Downturn Speaker Noah Rosenthal, Howard Rice Topics • Ways to structure engagements in current economy • Discuss several hypothetical legal scenarios • Understand and resolve ethical challenges that face lawyers January 12, 2012: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm MCLE Credits - 1 Hour in Legal Ethics

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The Corporate Law Department Section presents The Law of Government Relations Speakers Jesse Mainardi, The Sutton Law Firm Andreas C. Rockas, Law Offices of Andreas C. Rockas Topics • Campaign, lobbying and governmental ethics laws • Limits, prohibitions, and reporting rules applicable to campaigns January 12, 2012: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm MCLE Credits - 1 Hour

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The Environmental Section presents 2011 California Legislative Update: Dysfunction Junction Speaker Roger Pearson , California Environmental Insider Moderator Jon Wactor, Wactor & Wick LLP Topics • Last minute CEQA legislation • Hazardous materials management changes • Air quality and energy changes January 13, 2012: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm MCLE Credits - 1 Hour

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The Taxation Section presents Protecting Retirement Assets Speaker Barry H. Sacks, Law Office of Barry H. Sacks Topics • ERISA protects certain retirement plans, but not all • State law protects some other retirement plans • Some retirement plans are protected in bankruptcy but not otherwise January 19, 2012: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm MCLE Credits - 1 Hour

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The Arbitration Committee presents Significant Arbitration Cases in 2011 Speakers James R. Madison , Arbitrator , Mediator & Referee Topics • Annual Review of Federal and California cases involving arbitration • Including issues of Standard of Review, Arbitrability, and Class Action Preclusion Clauses January 19, 2012: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm MCLE Credits - 1 Hour

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The Antitrust Section presents 2011 Antitrust Round-Up Speakers Kathleen E. Foote , Office of the California Attorney General Roger G. Noll , Stanford University Robert B. Pringle, Winston & Strawn LLP Brendan Glackin, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP Topics • State of California v. Safeway, NFL/NBA Lockouts & More January 20, 2012: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm MCLE Credits - 1 Hour

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The Bar Association of San Francisco presents Time Mastery for Lawyers Speaker Frank Sanitate , Frank Sanitate Associates Topics • Eliminate time stress • Get over 100 practical ideas – at least one has to apply to you! • Working with greater productivity and satisfaction • Comply with Code of Professional Conduct January 20, 2012: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm MCLE Credits – 6.5 Hours, 2 in Legal Ethics

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The Family Law Section presents Annual Family Law Updates and Strategies Speaker Honorable Patrick Mahoney, San Francisco Superior Court Kathryn Kirkland, Law Offices of Kathryn Kirkland Janet Frankel, Law Offices of Janet Frankel Bernard N. Wolf, Law Offices of Bernard Wolf Diana Richmond, Sideman & Bancroft LLP Topics • Child custody, Procedure, Taxation, New Legislation & More January 21, 2012: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm MCLE Credits – 6.5 Hours, 1 in Legal Ethics & Legal Specialization

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The Immigration Section of the Barrister’s Club presents Due Process in Immigration Court Speakers Katrina Logan, Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto Mark Silverman, Immigrant Legal Resource Center Topics • Step-by-step guidance for MTS cases in Immigration Court • What you need to know for Master Calendar hearings • How BASF's Attorney of the Day program can best preserve MTS argument for unrepresented respondents. January 23, 2012: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm MCLE Credits - 2 Hours

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The Bar Association of San Francisco presents Addiction 101: Addiction Myths Debunked Speaker Kellie M. Rollins, San Francisco VA Medical Center Topics • Recognizing addiction problems in attorneys and their colleagues • How to find help and how to approach the problem • Relevant legal precedents for addicted individuals will be highlighted January 24, 2012: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm MCLE Credits - 1 Hour in Prevention of Substance Abuse

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The Real Property Section presents A Survey of 2011 Real Estate Cases Speakers Alex M. Weyand , The Weyand Law Firm Elizabeth A. England , Morris Polich & Purdy LLP Jaime C. Uziel , Sheppard, Uziel, Sussman & Rosen LLP Topic • This seminar will cover significant 2011 cases and laws affecting owners, sellers, buyers, brokers, and lenders. January 25, 2012: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm MCLE Credits - 1 Hour

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The Business Law Section presents Ethical Challenges for Business Law Counsel in a Troubled Economy Speakers Carol M. Langford , Attorney & Adjunct Professor of Legal Ethics Felicia Vallera , BASF Business Law Section Topic • An expert on legal ethics answers your questions about how business attorneys may handle high-risk situations that are increasingly common in a tough business market: January 25, 2012: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm MCLE Credits - 1 Hour

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The Environmental Section presents Ethics and Environmental Law 2012 Speakers Joshua A Bloom , Barg Coffin Lewis & Trapp, LLP Amy L. Bomse , Howard Rice Nemerovski Canady Falk & Rabkin P.C. Topics • Handling conflicts in complex multi-party environmental cases • Representing entities and/or employees in criminal investigations • Unique confidentiality issues for environmental attorneys • Issues concerning conflict waivers January 26, 2012: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm MCLE Credits - 1 Hour in Legal Ethics

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The Insurance Practice Section presents The Insurance Year in Review - 2011 Speakers Michael Greenberg , Covington & Burling LLP Michael Topp, Sedgwick LLP John DiMugno, Attorney At Law Judge Richard A. Kramer, San Francisco Superior Court Topics • Developments in California insurance law during 2011, including liability, property/casualty, excess/umbrella, health and disability, and bad faith . January 26, 2012: 12:00 am - 1:45 pm MCLE Credits – 1.5 Hours

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The Law Practice Management Section presents Freelance Attorneys and the Firms That Hire Them Speakers Marina Modlin , Modlin Legal Services, Inc. Eliza M. Rodrigues, Sedgwick LLP Topics • When is hiring a freelance attorney the best fit for your needs? • The benefits to your clients and your firm • Conflicts of interest in hiring contract attorneys January 26, 2012: 12:00 p m - 1:30 pm MCLE Credits – 1 Hour, .5 in Legal Ethics

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The Civility Committee and the Litigation Section presents How to Address Misbehavior in Depositions Speakers Richard Best, San Francisco Superior Court Linda E. Shostak , Morrison & Foerster LLP Erik Peterson, Bostwick Peterson & Mitchell LLP David Reidy , Reed Smith LLP Wesley E. Overson , Morrison & Foerster LLP Topics • Review the ethical rules and guidelines pertaining to deposition conduct .. • Provide guidance as to when misbehavior warrants judicial intervention. January 27, 2012: 12:00 p m - 1:30 pm MCLE Credits – 1 Hour in Legal Ethics

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The Bar Association of San Francisco presents Making Stress Work For You Speaker Mary O’Niell , MA, MFT Topic • Mary will discuss situations that cause stress, uncover the sometimes hidden value of stress, and will teach you how to develop skills needed to create a mindset that minimizes its impact. January 27, 2012: 12:00 p m - 1:30 pm MCLE Credits – 1 Hour

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The Professional Development Section of the Barristers Club presents Avoiding Addiction and Substance Abuse Through Meditation Speakers Martha Sullivan, Thornton Marketing Topic • During the workshop, we will spend some time in silent meditation and some in guided meditation. We will also examine the roots of addictive behaviors, and talk about a four-step model that can be used to interrupt the usual cycle of addictive behavior. January 30, 2012: 12:00 p m - 1:30 pm MCLE Credits – 1 Hour in Substance Abuse

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The Business Law Section presents International Joint Ventures Speakers Scott Willoughby, The Clorox Company Eric Reynolds, The Clorox Company Topic • Joint venture basics, including pros, cons and risks • Financial matters, including capital calls and dividend payments • IP and employment concerns • The importance of compliance January 31, 2012: 12:00 p m - 1:15 pm MCLE Credits – 1 Hour

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The Bar Association of San Francisco presents Export Control Laws: A Year in Review - 2011 Speakers Steven Brotherton , Fragomen Export Controls Practice Group Karen Server, Fragomen Export Controls Practice Group Topic • Key developments under the EAR, ITAR and OFAC regulations • Enforcement actions and consent agreements, including key lessons learned • Developments related to multilateral policies • Update on foreign export control law developments January 31, 2012: 12:00 p m - 1:30 pm MCLE Credits – 1 Hour

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Earn MCLE Credits Online! • Choose from the format of your choice: On-Demand Video, Podcast, Live Webcast or Video Replays • Online learning saves time and money • Access to hundreds of seminars updated regularly • Get your CLE 24/7 from the comfort of your home or office • Includes hard to find Ethics, Substance Abuse & Elimination of Bias Credits • Price includes three-month access to recording www.sfbar.org/online-cle