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Equip yourself with the legal frameworks, drafting strategies, and compliance tools to structure, launch, and administer promotional campaigns that withstand regulatory scrutiny across all jurisdictions.

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Key topics that will be covered

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn how to evaluate promotional structures, draft compliant official rules, navigate multijurisdictional registration requirements, and manage privacy, tax, and advertising obligations across all campaign formats.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain a structured analytical framework for advising clients on sweepstakes, contests, and loyalty programs while avoiding illegal lottery classifications, FTC enforcement actions, and state-level penalties.

Promotional structures
Distinguish sweepstakes, contests, and lotteries to prevent illegal lottery classification.
Regulatory compliance
Apply federal and state legal frameworks to nationwide promotional campaigns.
Official rules drafting
Create clear, enforceable promotional rules that reduce litigation and regulatory risk.
Registration and bonding
Meet state-specific filing and bonding obligations in New York, Florida, and Rhode Island.
Privacy and data protection
Comply with CCPA, CPRA, GDPR, and emerging state privacy statutes during promotions.
FTC advertising standards
Ensure promotional claims, disclosures, and endorsements satisfy truth-in-advertising requirements.

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn how to evaluate promotional structures, draft compliant official rules, navigate multijurisdictional registration requirements, and manage privacy, tax, and advertising obligations across all campaign formats.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain a structured analytical framework for advising clients on sweepstakes, contests, and loyalty programs while avoiding illegal lottery classifications, FTC enforcement actions, and state-level penalties.

Agenda

Session 1

Promotional Event Structures

Session 2

Understanding Legal Frameworks for Promotions

Session 3

Crafting Effective and Compliant Promotional Rules

Session 4

Registration and Bonding Requirements

Session 5

Ensuring Compliance with Privacy & Data Protection Regulations

Session 6

Verifying Winner Eligibility & Prize Administration

Session 7

Prize Considerations & Valuation

Session 8

Navigating Tax Obligations for Prizes

Session 9

Adhering to Social Media & Platform-Specific Guidelines

Session 10

Compliance with FTC Advertising & Marketing Guidelines

Session 11

Intellectual Property Considerations

Session 12

Promoting Transparency in Winner Selection & Disclosure

Session 13

Jurisdictional & Multi-Region Considerations

Session 14

Avoiding Misleading Advertising & Consumer Harm

Session 15

Special Rules for Highly Regulated Industries

clock 1:00 pm - 1:10 pm EST

Promotional Event Structures

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Analyze how giveaways, sweepstakes, contests, and loyalty programs differ legally and learn to identify when structural elements like consideration, chance, and skill combine to inadvertently create an illegal lottery.

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

clock 1:10 pm - 1:20 pm EST

Understanding Legal Frameworks for Promotions

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Examine the layered regulatory structure governing promotions, including FTC oversight, state-specific gambling and lottery statutes, and international compliance challenges affecting cross-border campaigns.

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

clock 1:20 pm - 1:30 pm EST

Crafting Effective and Compliant Promotional Rules

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Explore essential components of official rules including eligibility requirements, entry methods, prize disclosures, and odds statements while applying plain-language drafting guidelines that enhance enforceability.

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

clock 1:30 pm - 1:40 pm EST

Registration and Bonding Requirements

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Review state registration and bonding obligations in New York, Florida, and Rhode Island, including filing timelines, bond calculations, and strategies for managing promotional changes after submission.

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

clock 1:40 pm - 1:50 pm EST

Ensuring Compliance with Privacy & Data Protection Regulations

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Address lawful collection and use of consumer data under CCPA, CPRA, GDPR, and emerging state statutes, with special attention to consent mechanisms, data retention policies, and promotions involving minors.

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

clock 1:50 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Verifying Winner Eligibility & Prize Administration

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Examine identity verification protocols, eligibility confirmation procedures, and prize fulfillment logistics including delivery, substitution policies, and handling unclaimed prizes to ensure defensible administration.

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

clock 2:10 pm - 2:15 pm EST

Prize Considerations & Valuation

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Review proper prize descriptions, valuation methodologies, and disclosure requirements while addressing regulatory restrictions affecting categories such as alcohol, firearms, travel packages, and cash equivalents.

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

clock 2:15 pm - 2:20 pm EST

Navigating Tax Obligations for Prizes

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Understand IRS reporting requirements including W-9 collection, 1099 issuance, and state-level tax variations, along with strategies for clearly communicating tax responsibilities to prize winners.

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

clock 2:20 pm - 2:25 pm EST

Adhering to Social Media & Platform-Specific Guidelines

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Review promotional policies on Meta, X, TikTok, and YouTube, including disclosure mandates, influencer marketing compliance considerations, and platform-specific eligibility and content restrictions

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

clock 2:25 pm - 2:30 pm EST

Compliance with FTC Advertising & Marketing Guidelines

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Analyze truth-in-advertising principles enforced by the FTC, including prohibition of deceptive representations, substantiation standards for promotional claims, and endorsement disclosure obligations.

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

clock 2:30 pm - 2:35 pm EST

Intellectual Property Considerations

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Address trademark clearance, licensing agreements, and user-generated content ownership in promotional campaigns, with strategies for drafting rule provisions that protect both sponsor and participant rights.

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

clock 2:35 pm - 2:40 pm EST

Promoting Transparency in Winner Selection & Disclosure

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Explore random drawing procedures, documentation standards, and audit protocols that ensure fairness, along with publication requirements and public disclosure laws applicable in certain jurisdictions.

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

clock 2:40 pm - 2:45 pm EST

Jurisdictional & Multi-Region Considerations

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Navigate compliance coordination across states and international regions, including conflict-of-law considerations and whether a single rule set can satisfy multiple jurisdictions or requires localized modifications.

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

clock 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Avoiding Misleading Advertising & Consumer Harm

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Evaluate how material omissions, exaggerated representations, and unclear disclosures create enforcement exposure, and develop structured approaches for handling consumer disputes and complaint resolution.

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

clock 3:00 pm - 3:10 pm EST

Special Rules for Highly Regulated Industries

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Review heightened regulatory requirements for promotions in alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and financial services, including age restrictions, required approvals, and industry-specific licensing obligations.

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

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Joe Ervin

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

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.

Recognition & Leadership

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.

Professional Involvement

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.

Experience

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.

Kevin Foley

Reminger Co
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

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.

Recognition & Leadership

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.

Professional Involvement

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.

Experience

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.

Grant H. Lawson

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

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.

Recognition & Leadership

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.

Professional Involvement

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.

Experience

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.

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

As a member of Olshan’s Brand Management and Protection Group, Morgan helps guide clients on all facets of brand management, including privacy, advertising and intellectual property optimization, enforcement and defense. Efficient, pragmatic, proactive and creative, Morgan works through complex issues, devising solutions to meet client needs.

Morgan’s work includes structuring sweepstakes, games of skill and promotions, and preparing applicable terms and conditions, clearance of advertising and marketing materials, privacy policies and practices, trademark and copyright prosecution, maintenance and enforcement, and all types of intellectual property and advertising agreements, including licenses. Morgan also advises on various compliance matters including automatic renewal/subscription issues and helps represent clients in federal and state government regulatory investigations and enforcement matters brought by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general. She also advises on truth-in-advertising issues and assists in representing clients in proceedings before the National Advertising Division (NDA).

Always current on the latest trends and legal developments, Morgan makes certain to keep the firm’s clients informed and has published a number of articles focused on advertising, privacy, and intellectual property law issues.

Education & Credentials

Morgan earned her LL.M. from Brooklyn Law School in 2016 and her LL.B. and B.A. from the University of Wollongong, Australia, in 2013. She is admitted to practice in New York.

Recognition & Leadership

She has been recognized as a "Recommended Lawyer" in The Legal 500 U.S. in Media, Technology and Telecoms – Advertising and Marketing from 2023–2025 and as a "Key Lawyer" in the same category in 2022.

Professional Involvement

Morgan is a frequent speaker and author on advertising, promotional marketing, and privacy law topics. Her recent speaking engagements include CLE webinars on sweepstakes, contests, and giveaways, as well as seminars on cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection. She regularly contributes to Olshan's Advertising Law Blog, including publications on automatic renewal laws and advertising and marketing hot topics for 2026.

Experience

Morgan has represented an online travel company in a state attorney general investigation related to advertising practices and advises a subscription radio broadcaster on advertising, marketing, and business practices compliance, including telemarketing, automatic renewal, billing disclosures, and collection issues. She has represented a pharmaceutical company in a series of NAD challenges related to over-the-counter drug claims and represents a leading interactive promotion agency in structuring contests, drafting rules, reviewing advertising and promotional materials, and providing ongoing legal support throughout the contest period and winner selection process.

Morgan Spina

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

As a member of Olshan’s Brand Management and Protection Group, Morgan helps guide clients on all facets of brand management, including privacy, advertising and intellectual property optimization, enforcement and defense. Efficient, pragmatic, proactive and creative, Morgan works through complex issues, devising solutions to meet client needs.

Morgan’s work includes structuring sweepstakes, games of skill and promotions, and preparing applicable terms and conditions, clearance of advertising and marketing materials, privacy policies and practices, trademark and copyright prosecution, maintenance and enforcement, and all types of intellectual property and advertising agreements, including licenses. Morgan also advises on various compliance matters including automatic renewal/subscription issues and helps represent clients in federal and state government regulatory investigations and enforcement matters brought by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general. She also advises on truth-in-advertising issues and assists in representing clients in proceedings before the National Advertising Division (NDA).

Always current on the latest trends and legal developments, Morgan makes certain to keep the firm’s clients informed and has published a number of articles focused on advertising, privacy, and intellectual property law issues.

Education & Credentials

Morgan earned her LL.M. from Brooklyn Law School in 2016 and her LL.B. and B.A. from the University of Wollongong, Australia, in 2013. She is admitted to practice in New York.

Recognition & Leadership

She has been recognized as a "Recommended Lawyer" in The Legal 500 U.S. in Media, Technology and Telecoms – Advertising and Marketing from 2023–2025 and as a "Key Lawyer" in the same category in 2022.

Professional Involvement

Morgan is a frequent speaker and author on advertising, promotional marketing, and privacy law topics. Her recent speaking engagements include CLE webinars on sweepstakes, contests, and giveaways, as well as seminars on cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection. She regularly contributes to Olshan's Advertising Law Blog, including publications on automatic renewal laws and advertising and marketing hot topics for 2026.

Experience

Morgan has represented an online travel company in a state attorney general investigation related to advertising practices and advises a subscription radio broadcaster on advertising, marketing, and business practices compliance, including telemarketing, automatic renewal, billing disclosures, and collection issues. She has represented a pharmaceutical company in a series of NAD challenges related to over-the-counter drug claims and represents a leading interactive promotion agency in structuring contests, drafting rules, reviewing advertising and promotional materials, and providing ongoing legal support throughout the contest period and winner selection process.

Andrew B. Lustigman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew Lustigman offers comprehensive counsel to domestic and international clients on advertising, marketing, and promotions matters and represents them in regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and litigation. He chairs Olshan’s Advertising, Marketing & Promotions Group and co-chairs its Brand Management & Protection Group. Andy advises on the clearance of advertising, promotions, and marketing materials, and structures some of the most creative sweepstakes, games of skill, fundraising promotions, and other contests, as well as social media programs and direct marketing campaigns from both legal and compliance standpoints. He also conducts advertising and marketing due diligence in the context of mergers, acquisitions, and investments and is frequently called upon to help clients navigate the nation’s complex subscription marketing laws. Andy advises clients across all media channels, social media, Internet, television, print, radio, direct mail, mobile, telemarketing, and other electronic media. He has significant experience with FTC and FDA regulatory requirements regarding health claims, advertising, labeling, and distributing health-related products including OTC products, dietary supplements, medical devices, cosmetics, and medical foods. Proactive and strategic, Andy takes on emerging threats and conceives creative and aggressive defense theories to protect his clients’ interests both in and out of court, including in alternative dispute venues. In addition to maintaining his active practice, Andy is a co-managing partner of the firm and a member of its Executive Committee.

Education & Credentials

Andy earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from American University Washington College of Law, where he served as Managing Editor of The American University Law Review. He holds a B.A. from the University of Michigan and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.

Recognition & Leadership

He has been repeatedly ranked as a "Leading Lawyer" in Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory by Chambers USA annually since 2008 and recognized as a "Leading Lawyer" in The Legal 500 U.S. in Media, Technology and Telecoms – Advertising and Marketing from 2023–2025. Andy has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Advertising Law since 2016, consistently named to the New York Metro Super Lawyers list since 2008, and was named to the Top 100 by New York Metro Super Lawyers in 2019–2020. He was recognized as a Distinguished Adviser in Advertising & Marketing by Financier Worldwide Magazine in 2025 and holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® 5.0/5.0 Peer Rating for Highest Level of Professional Excellence.

Professional Involvement

Andy is Past Chair of the American Bar Association's Committee on Promotion and Marketing Law and serves on the ABA Consumer Protection Committee. He is Treasurer of the International Bar Association's Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Committee and a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. He frequently speaks on advertising and promotional marketing law topics throughout the country and has been the publisher of Olshan's Advertising Law Blog since its inception in the early 2000s. Andy regularly appears in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, New York Post, The National Law Journal, Bloomberg BNA, and Law360, and has testified as an expert witness on advertising compliance in federal court.

Experience

Andy represents clients in investigations, enforcement actions, and litigation brought by the FTC, the United States Department of Justice, the FCC, the U.S. Postal Service, state attorneys general, district attorneys, and other governmental authorities. His experience extends to single-plaintiff, multiparty, and class action cases alleging false and deceptive advertising, intellectual property–related claims, and corporate disputes. He frequently appears in federal and state court and before the National Advertising Division of the Better Business Bureau. Andy is also retained by Am Law 100 and other leading firms as special counsel on advertising compliance matters in connection with their clients' business investments.

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A thorough understanding of promotional campaign law is essential for attorneys advising clients on marketing initiatives, as even minor structural missteps can transform a lawful promotion into an illegal lottery or trigger costly enforcement actions.
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Yes — after completing the CLE webinar, attendees select their state for CLE credit and fill out an online evaluation form. Once submitted, a CLE certificate is emailed to them and uploaded to their dashboard.

Yes — myLawCLE develops CLE programs meeting all required CLE types, including mental health, ethics, professionalism, technology, substance abuse, and elimination of bias.

myLawCLE maintains all CLE programs in its library for 12 months following the original broadcast date. Attendees can access any program that remains available in the system during this period.

Yes — all of myLawCLE’s programs are originally broadcast live, with a chat box available for attendees to submit questions during the webinar. Additionally, replays and on-demand versions offer email correspondence with the presenters for any follow-up questions.

Expand Your Legal Expertise

Expanding practice
Expand your expertise and grow your client reach with new practice areas.
Live conferences
Join live events with top attorneys and real-world case insights.
Live webinars
Attend expert-led sessions in real time and earn accredited CLE credit from anywhere.
Legal Bootcamps
Deep-dive training programs designed to build advanced, practical legal skills fast.
Expanding practice
Expand your expertise and grow your client reach with new practice areas.
Live conferences
Join live events with top attorneys and real-world case insights.
Live webinars
Attend expert-led sessions in real time and earn accredited CLE credit from anywhere.
Legal Bootcamps
Deep-dive training programs designed to build advanced, practical legal skills fast.

MCLE Credits

Alabama
Approved
Alaska
Approved
Arizona
Approved
Arkansas
Approved
California
Approved
Colorado
Pending
Connecticut
Approved
Delaware
Pending
District of Columbia
No Required
Florida
Approved
Georgia
Approved
Hawaii
Approved
Idaho
Pending
Illinois
Pending
Indiana
Pending
Iowa
Pending
Kansas
Pending
Kentucky
Pending
Louisiana
Pending
Maine
Pending
Maryland
No Required
Massachusetts
No Required
Michigan
No Required
Minnesota
Approved
Mississippi
Pending
Missouri
Approved
Montana
Pending
Nebraska
Pending
Nevada
Pending
New Hampshire
Approved
New Jersey
Approved
New Mexico
Approved
New York
Approved
North Carolina
Pending
North Dakota
Approved
Ohio
Approved
Oklahoma
Pending
Oregon
Pending
Pennsylvania
Approved
Rhode Island
Pending
South Carolina
Pending
South Dakota
No Required
Tennessee
Approved
Texas
Approved
Utah
Pending
Vermont
Approved
Virginia
Not Eligible
Washington
Approved
West Virginia
Pending
Wisconsin
Approved
Wyoming
Pending

Alabama

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.  

Formats

  • Attorneys can earn unlimited “live” credit through live seminars, live webcasts, and co-sponsored locations with MyLAWCLE-Alabama approved programs
  • Attorneys are limited to 6 credits per compliance period of “online” programs through MyLAwCLE On-Demand programs