Anatomy of a Complex Consumer Protection Case
21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati 609 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH, United StatesThis training is designed for attorneys that have been practicing for more than a year. This intensive program allows participants to understand and overcome the challenges when enforcing consumer protection laws. The training discusses civil litigation issues but is NOT a trial advocacy course. The program will expose the participants to the wide and varied…
Masterclass Professional | Westlaw for Legal Research
The Westlaw training session will include how to use different search techniques to find what you’re looking for, how to use filters to narrow down large results, understanding the structure of cases and statutes, and whether they’re still good law, and using folders to keep track of and share what you’ve found. SPEAKER Susan J.…
Blockchain/Digital Asset Technology and the Law: What State Attorneys General Should Know
An introduction to the basics of blockchain technology including more advanced recent developments and what state attorney general offices may confront in the next six months. Topics will include: Stablecoins Decentralized autonomous organizations ("DAOs") Blockchain/AI overlap projects such as Worldcoin SPEAKER Michele Neitz, Professor, University of San Francisco School of Law; Founder and Academic Director,…
State Data Privacy Statute Update
Representatives from attorney general offices who have recently passed data privacy laws will share information about their regulatory programs and implementation activities. Moderator Elizabeth Blackston, Assistant Attorney General, Chief, Consumer Fraud Bureau, Southern Region, Illinois Attorney General’s Office Speakers Kelley Walker, Assistant Attorney General, Tennessee Attorney General’s Office Stevie DeGroff, Assistant Attorney General, Colorado Attorney…
Sept. Masterclass: Top 10 Things to Know about Digital Investigations
As digital devices become a ubiquitous part of our society, the need for prosecutors to develop a facial understanding of the myriad of issues surrounding the preservation, collection, acquisition, and analysis is paramount to the foundation of a solid investigation and prosecution. In this innovative and interactive webinar, our panelists will discuss the top 10…
Overseeing Charitable Assets: Donor Restrictions and Modification, Endowment Funds, and Investment Standards
Charities frequently call on regulators to review proposals meant to mitigate some challenge that impedes a charity’s administration of its assets. Whether the charity is seeking to modify a donor restriction or is considering new or novel ways to spend and invest endowment assets, regulators need to know how common law, uniform statutes, and state…
2023 NAAG/NASCO Annual Charities Conference
This 2023 NAAG/NASCO Charities Conference is the only annual event at which charity regulators, nonprofit organizations, their attorneys, accountants, fundraisers, and advisers can meet, learn about and discuss issues of interest to the charitable sector. Topics include: Governance "on screen" Purpose driven board leadership Conflicts between nonprofits and their board of directors State of the…
Paralegal Training
Las Vegas, Nev.This is a scholarship-based training and requires individuals to be nominated by their designated attorney general office nominator. DESCRIPTION If you are interested in learning about dealing with multiple projects at one time, strategies for talking with difficult colleagues, what ethical pitfalls exist and pointers on navigating through electronic formats in discovery, then this training is…
Masterclass Professional: Start Presenting with Confidence and Persuasion
The fear of presenting is ever-present in the workplace, and many of your peers will do anything to avoid it. On some level, everyone acknowledges that the ability to speak clearly, confidently, and persuasively is fundamental to leadership success and career advancement. But, positive presentation skill transformation is possible with awareness, a few essential tips,…
Building a Compassionate Legal System: Enhancing Courtroom Accommodations and Preventing Revictimization
This program will take a trauma-informed approach, panelists will discuss how to promote access to justice for all individuals within the courtroom. Topics will include: Stigmatizing language The importance of developing a welcoming environment Dehumanizing words, and bias Promoting the humanity of the person in the courtroom Supporting emotional and physical safety Preparing a different…
NAAG/SABA Bankruptcy Seminar
Things to know This seminar is for attendees who have watched the Bankruptcy 101 on-demand series or have an equivalent level of knowledge. The Bankruptcy 101 course is an on-demand video series recorded in 2021 (five 1.5-hour segments) that serves to introduce the basic concepts that bankruptcy novices need to know in order to benefit…
2023 Consumer Protection Fall Conference
Washington Marriott Georgetown 1221 22nd St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThis year's conference aims to address pressing and relevant consumer protection issues facing attorney general offices. Agenda 10/27/2023 SCHOLARSHIPS NAAG will provide a limited number of scholarships to selected participants from attorney general offices to participate in the training. Offices are not guaranteed a slot, though NAAG makes every effort to accept nominees from as…
Masterclass Professional | Integrating Project Management Principles into Everyday Business
The principles remain surprisingly similar from managing complex projects to navigating daily routines. This session discusses applying project management techniques to everyday practices to increase productivity and reduce inefficiencies. Speaker Michael Willis, Director, Instructional and Information Systems, National Association of Attorneys General. Continuing Legal Education (CLE) CLE is not available for this webinar. Accessibility Planning…
Masterclass | Dollars and Sense in Negotiating on Behalf of Government Clients
Being a skilled negotiator is critical in representing state clients. No matter the type of case, there are functional concepts and tactics that are useful for negotiating favorable agreements. The presenters for this webinar are experienced attorneys with years of experience in negotiating agreements in a variety of roles. Speakers David P. Chaisson, Assistant Attorney…
