Course Overview
Attorneys will learn how to get to the Appeals Council, best practices for AC briefing, and tracking AC actions following federal court remands.
Attorneys will gain skills to use the Appeals Council as a venue for successful client outcomes and as the doorway to federal court civil action.
Attorneys will learn how to get to the Appeals Council, best practices for AC briefing, and tracking AC actions following federal court remands.
Attorneys will gain skills to use the Appeals Council as a venue for successful client outcomes and as the doorway to federal court civil action.
Agenda
SESSION 1
Appeals Council jurisdiction, deadlines, data, and request-for-review procedure
SESSION 2
Preserving issues for federal court, seeking extensions, and returning from federal court
SESSION 3
Appeals Council briefing strategies and policy-based arguments
SESSION 4
New and material evidence
SESSION 5
Troubleshooting lost filings, delays, non-electronic cases, and Appeals Council follow-up
2:00 pm - 2:10 pm EST
Spector and Lenz
Spector and Lenz
This segment examines the Appeals Council’s jurisdictional scope, statutory and regulatory deadlines, current workload data, and the mechanics of filing a Request for Review, equipping practitioners to launch appeals confidently within procedural requirements.
Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Social Security Law Section
Spector and Lenz
Spector and Lenz
2:10 pm - 2:20 pm EST
Spector and Lenz
Spector and Lenz
Practitioners will explore strategies for preserving issues to maintain federal court viability, properly requesting extensions, and navigating the Appeals Council process upon return from federal court remand to secure rehearing opportunities.
Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Social Security Law Section
Spector and Lenz
Spector and Lenz
2:20 pm - 2:40 pm EST
Spector and Lenz
Spector and Lenz
This portion covers persuasive briefing techniques, including issue selection, structuring policy-based arguments grounded in agency rulings, and crafting Statements of Exceptions designed to maximize the likelihood of Appeals Council remand or favorable action.
Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Social Security Law Section
Spector and Lenz
Spector and Lenz
2:40 pm - 2:45 pm EST
Spector and Lenz
Spector and Lenz
Attendees will learn the standards governing submission of new and material evidence at the Appeals Council level, including timing requirements, materiality thresholds, and tactical considerations for presenting post-hearing evidence to support review.
Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Social Security Law Section
Spector and Lenz
Spector and Lenz
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm EST
Spector and Lenz
Spector and Lenz
This closing segment addresses common procedural obstacles, including lost or non-electronic filings, processing delays, and effective follow-up techniques after remand, providing practitioners with practical solutions for resolving administrative breakdowns and protecting client interests.
Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Social Security Law Section
Spector and Lenz
Spector and Lenz
SESSION I
Deposing trucking company personnel…
SESSION II
Defending the Company. Effective Deposition …
SESSION III
Defending the Company. Effective Deposition …
SESSION IV
Defending the Company. Effective Deposition …
2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
In trucking accident litigation, plaintiff attorneys must strategically depose key company personnel to uncover negligence, regulatory violations, and systemic misconduct.
This session provides practical deposition strategies to hold carriers accountable and maximize case value. From frontline drivers to senior executives, attendees will learn how to ask precise questions that expose operational lapses, reveal liability patterns, and strengthen plaintiff claims.
Participants will gain tools to challenge unsafe company cultures, evaluate inadequate training and hiring, and document compliance gaps that often lead to catastrophic incidents.
2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
In trucking accident litigation, plaintiff attorneys must strategically depose key company personnel to uncover negligence, regulatory violations, and systemic misconduct.
This session provides practical deposition strategies to hold carriers accountable and maximize case value. From frontline drivers to senior executives, attendees will learn how to ask precise questions that expose operational lapses, reveal liability patterns, and strengthen plaintiff claims.
Participants will gain tools to challenge unsafe company cultures, evaluate inadequate training and hiring, and document compliance gaps that often lead to catastrophic incidents.
2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
In trucking accident litigation, plaintiff attorneys must strategically depose key company personnel to uncover negligence, regulatory violations, and systemic misconduct.
This session provides practical deposition strategies to hold carriers accountable and maximize case value. From frontline drivers to senior executives, attendees will learn how to ask precise questions that expose operational lapses, reveal liability patterns, and strengthen plaintiff claims.
Participants will gain tools to challenge unsafe company cultures, evaluate inadequate training and hiring, and document compliance gaps that often lead to catastrophic incidents.
2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
In trucking accident litigation, plaintiff attorneys must strategically depose key company personnel to uncover negligence, regulatory violations, and systemic misconduct.
This session provides practical deposition strategies to hold carriers accountable and maximize case value. From frontline drivers to senior executives, attendees will learn how to ask precise questions that expose operational lapses, reveal liability patterns, and strengthen plaintiff claims.
Participants will gain tools to challenge unsafe company cultures, evaluate inadequate training and hiring, and document compliance gaps that often lead to catastrophic incidents.
speakers
A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.
Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024). He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.
Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.
A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.
Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024). He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.
Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.
A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.
Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024). He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.
Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.
Spector and Lenz
Deborah Spector is the lead attorney and managing partner at Spector and Lenz, where she has dedicated more than 40 years to representing Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income claimants. Her career began in legal services — representing individuals who could not otherwise access legal representation — and has continued in private practice, where she has focused exclusively on disability adjudications and federal court appeals on behalf of individuals navigating one of the most technically demanding areas of administrative law. Deborah is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the Supreme Court of the State of Illinois, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Seventh and Fourth Circuits, and multiple federal district courts. She holds a B.A. from Stanford University and a J.D. from DePaul University College of Law.
Spector and Lenz
Deborah Spector is the lead attorney and managing partner at Spector and Lenz, where she has dedicated more than 40 years to representing Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income claimants. Her career began in legal services — representing individuals who could not otherwise access legal representation — and has continued in private practice, where she has focused exclusively on disability adjudications and federal court appeals on behalf of individuals navigating one of the most technically demanding areas of administrative law. Deborah is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the Supreme Court of the State of Illinois, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Seventh and Fourth Circuits, and multiple federal district courts. She holds a B.A. from Stanford University and a J.D. from DePaul University College of Law.
Spector and Lenz
Ryan Tank is an attorney at Spector and Lenz whose practice is focused exclusively on Social Security disability and federal court litigation. He represents adults and children appealing Social Security disability denials before the Appeals Council and in federal district courts, guiding clients through complex administrative and appeals processes with precision and deep institutional knowledge. Prior to joining Spector and Lenz, Ryan served as an Attorney Advisor for the Social Security Administration’s Office of Hearings Operations — the office within which disability hearings are conducted before Administrative Law Judges — where he gained firsthand insight into the decision-making process that now informs his advocacy on behalf of claimants. Earlier in his career, he practiced at a general practice law firm in downstate Illinois, building a broad legal foundation before transitioning to his exclusive disability focus. He earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, and his B.S. from Bradley University.
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June 19, 2026
3 Hour Program
Being an attorney is hard enough without the bookkeeping/IOLTA nonsense. Ready to keep more of what you earn? Whether you’re launching a new law practice or been in your own practice for forty years, this program is your roadmap to slashing your tax bill and building real wealth. Want to write off that second home, or discover how to deduct your vacation? In this dynamic, eye-opening session, civil and criminal tax controversy attorney Eric Green will walk you through often-overlooked strategies to dramatically cut taxes, increase deductions, and protect your law practice from IRS audit adjustments. You’ll walk away armed with actionable insights you can put to work immediately and easily earn back 8-10X what you invested in this seminar!
The program will cover not just how to deduct these expenses but what documentation you need to maintain to make sure you are audit proof if Uncle Sam comes calling!
In this new expanded webinar, Eric and Leighanne will review other benefits like converting your practice to an S Corporation, retirement planning and discuss apps that can help tie all this together and make your record keeping a breeze!
Who Should Attend:
Don’t miss this opportunity to transform the way you think about taxes—and take home the tools you need to save thousands year after year.
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Closed-captioning available
2026-06-19 13:00:00
October 30, 2025
2 Hour Program
This program begins with the foundations of generative AI, introducing large language models and transformer architecture, then moves into practical applications for legal professionals. Participants will learn how to design and deploy custom GPTs in OpenAI and build agent-based automations in Microsoft Copilot, both of which enable legal teams to streamline repetitive work across transactional matters, litigation management, and broader legal operations. The program also highlights how to use OpenAI projects and Microsoft’s integrated tools to scale and organize AI-driven efficiencies across the legal function.
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Date / Time: December 19, 2025
Closed-captioning available
2025-10-30 14:00:00
June 5, 2026
2 Hour Program
Session I – Considerations: Revocable vs. Irrevocable – Georgia Bender
In this session, attorney Georgia Bender will present a brief analysis of the structures and considerations involved in revocable and irrevocable trusts and when each type of trust may be appropriate. Next, Ms. Bender will go into a broad discussion of revocable trusts and the advantages they bring in flexibility of administration, probate avoidance, and estate tax planning. She’ll then review who might be an ideal candidate for this type of trust.
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Session II – Irrevocable Trusts and Trust Administration – Joseph Donohue
In this session, Attorney Joseph Donohue will review four common types of irrevocable trusts and the contexts in which they are best used. Next, Mr. Donohue will offer some helpful drafting tips for trusts. Lastly, he will dive into topics surrounding trust administration from tax reporting to key phases, avoiding trust contests, and drafting documents to protect your fiduciary clients.
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Date / Time: December 11, 2025
Closed-captioning available
2026-06-05 14:00:00
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Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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