Nov. 20, 2024 – Getting ready for the end of the year means checking up on your CLE reporting deadlines. State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE® December programming can help you stay on track. Here’s what’s up for December.
Trending Topics in Business Litigation 2024: 8.0 CLE, 1.0 EPR; live 8:30 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. on Thurs., Dec. 5, 2024, in Milwaukee; available via webcast replay on specific dates through February.
This CLE session is your authoritative guide to today's most pressing issues shaping business law and practice. Explore a diverse array of litigation issues in this engaging, fast-paced program, from the “Blue Pencil” rule to trends in appellate practice. You’ll get actionable insights from experienced practitioners as they discuss their challenges and successes in candid panel discussions.
75th Annual Tax School 2024: 6.0 CLE, 1.0 EPR; live 8:30 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. on Wed., Dec. 4, 2024, at the State Bar Center in Madison; available via webcast replay on specific dates through February.
This hard-hitting look at recent tax law developments gives you state and federal updates and explores the ins and outs of international taxation. Other topics include tax issues arising from the Inflation Reduction Act; micro-captive transactions; syndicated conservation easements; and recent IRS guidance on cryptocurrency.
Plus, examine the implications of recent decisions from the United States Supreme Court, including
Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and
Connelly v. United States, and get tips and insights on state audits and appeals straight from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.
Effective Legal Writing 2024: 3.5 CLE; live 8:30 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. on Fri., Dec. 13, 2024, at the State Bar Center in Madison; and available via webcast replay on specific dates through January.
Writing is one of the most important skills legal professionals need to be successful.
Effective Legal Writing 2024 is full of practical, easily implemented tips designed to help you transform your text. From creating your statement of facts to laying out the most critical elements of your argument, you’ll learn how to polish your prose so it outshines the competition. Discover strategies and techniques to help make your documents clear, concise, and engaging.
Speaking Effectively Featuring Steve Hughes 2024: 6.0 LPM; live 8:30 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. on Mon., Dec. 16, 2024, at the State Bar Center in Madison; available via webcast replay on specific dates through January.
Learn how to deliver presentations that are powerful enough to captivate, motivate, and inspire. This lively, interactive program discusses how to connect with and convince your audience and delves into key principles of persuasion.
Discover how to deliver a presentation that captivates from start to finish. You’ll receive practical tips on:
establishing credibility and appearing more dynamic;
capturing attention from your very first words;
organizing your message for optimal effect;
using eye contact in a way that builds trust and rapport; and
closing with a compelling message that inspires and persuades.
How do you get someone to not only listen to but also embrace your ideas and arguments? Learn proven strategies for winning over skeptics, drumming up support for your ideas, and overcoming common mistakes most lawyers make when trying to persuade.
Steve Hughes is president of Hit Your Stride, LLC, an international consultancy that helps people look and sound smart when they talk.
Generative AI Skills for Lawyers Featuring David S. Kemp 2024: 1.0 LPM; webcast seminar live Noon to 12:50 p.m. on Dec. 11, 2024; available via webcast replay on specific dates through January.
Understanding and leveraging generative AI technologies can lead to greater productivity in your practice and improved outcomes for your clients. Discover how ChatGPT operates and how it can boost your practice at
Generative AI Skills for Lawyers Featuring David S. Kemp 2024. You’ll gain insight into the strengths and weaknesses of generative AI in specific legal tasks and how to assess the suitability of AI-driven tools. Discuss ethical considerations associated with using AI and learn strategies for mitigating potential risks.
David S. Kemp is the managing editor of
Oyez, a U.S. Supreme Court multimedia and information resource, and Justia’s
Verdict, a legal analysis and commentary website.
Evens and Odds: When Do You Report Your CLE Credits?
"Active" status lawyers admitted to practice law in Wisconsin must obtain at least 30 continuing legal education (CLE) credits every two years. At least three of those credits must be in the area of ethics and professional responsibility (EPR).
If you were admitted in an even-numbered year, the reporting period technically ends on Dec. 31, 2024. The rules grant an additional month to obtain and report CLE activity for the reporting period. That is, to avoid a late filing fee or other penalties, 2023-24 courses must be completed by Jan. 31, 2025, and CLE reports must be submitted electronically to the Board of Bar Examiners (BBE) on or before Feb. 1, 2025. Note that the 30-credit requirement applies to “Active” status members.
“Senior Active” members – those age 75 and older who are still practicing law – are only required to obtain 15 credits, three of which must be ethics and professional responsibility (EPR) credits.
Find out more about earning, tracking, and reporting CLE
