Program Details
2026-06-03 14:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2026-06-03 14:00:00
1h CLE Credits
Intermediate
1
2:00 pm - 2:10 pm ESTDigital accessibility litigation is rising sharply, and ADA Title III now extends well beyond physical spaces. This segment establishes the legal framework attorneys must understand to effectively counsel clients facing website accessibility exposure across industries.
Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Civil Rights Law
Michael SilvermanPeter BossleyJessie Weber 2:10 pm - 2:30 pm ESTPresenters break down what WCAG compliance looks like on real-world websites, covering foundational concepts, technical terminology, and how conformance is evaluated — equipping attorneys to engage confidently with accessibility evidence and technical arguments in practice.
Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Civil Rights Law
Michael SilvermanPeter BossleyJessie Weber 2:30 pm - 2:45 pm ESTAttorneys will learn to interpret key WCAG Success Criteria, identify recurring compliance failures that drive claims, and understand how expert reports are constructed — building the analytical foundation needed to advise clients on litigation risk and remediation.
Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Civil Rights Law
Michael SilvermanPeter BossleyJessie Weber 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm ESTAttendees engage directly with nationally recognized accessibility consultants to address case-specific questions, clarify technical concepts, and gain practical insights that can be immediately applied when advising clients on digital accessibility compliance and dispute strategy.
Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Civil Rights Law
Michael SilvermanPeter BossleyJessie WeberMichael Silverman is a digital accessibility strategist, consultant, advisor, and expert witness with 20 years of professional experience helping state governments, startups, small and mid-sized businesses, and Fortune 500 companies develop ADA-compliant accessibility programs, targeted remediation plans, and documentation built to withstand regulatory and litigation scrutiny. He has been retained as a digital accessibility consultant and expert witness by both plaintiff and defense attorneys to evaluate digital accessibility claims, assess legal exposure, build credible evidentiary records, and provide expert testimony. To date, Mr. Silverman has consulted on more than 140 digital accessibility cases across sectors including healthcare, hospitality, professional services, automotive and mobility, real estate and property management, retail and consumer brands, entertainment, transportation and travel, and technology — including AI platforms and Software-as-a-Service products. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa, a Master’s degree with a specialization in assistive technology from Northern Illinois University, and is a Certified Professional in Accessibility through the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP).
Peter Bossley is President of Accessibility Ally Inc., a consulting firm providing digital accessibility services across a variety of industries in the public and private sectors. With 19 years of technology experience spanning information technology and digital accessibility roles, he brings significant depth to both consulting engagements and expert witness assignments. He has served as both a consulting and testifying expert in state and federal courts. Prior to founding Accessibility Ally, Peter led large-scale digital accessibility efforts at The Ohio State University, where he held institution-wide responsibility for the university’s digital accessibility compliance programs. He is a Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) through the International Association of Accessibility Professionals.
Jessie Weber is Managing Partner at Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP, where she focuses on civil litigation nationwide with an emphasis on disability rights, fair housing, workplace justice, and appellate litigation. She has successfully litigated and resolved cases involving accessible technology and document formats, voting rights for individuals with print disabilities, access to health care and educational opportunities, and employment discrimination. Among her most significant matters, she represents blind students and the National Federation of the Blind in litigation against the Los Angeles Community College District, obtaining a jury verdict finding LACCD violated Title II of the ADA through inaccessible technology and awarding over $240,000 in damages to individual plaintiffs — a verdict recently reinstated by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She was also part of the legal team in Robles v. Domino’s Pizza, LLC, achieving both a landmark Ninth Circuit decision clarifying that public accommodations must make their web and mobile services accessible under the ADA, and a subsequent trial court order holding Domino’s in violation and requiring remediation. Before joining BGL, Ms. Weber was a Francis D. Murnaghan, Jr. Appellate Advocacy Fellow at the Public Justice Center, and before that clerked for Judge Catherine C. Blake of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. She serves as president of the board of Disability Rights Maryland and holds her A.B. from Princeton University and her J.D. from Yale Law School.
Michael Silverman is a digital accessibility strategist, consultant, advisor, and expert witness with 20 years of professional experience helping state governments, startups, small and mid-sized businesses, and Fortune 500 companies develop ADA-compliant accessibility programs, targeted remediation plans, and documentation built to withstand regulatory and litigation scrutiny. He has been retained as a digital accessibility consultant and expert witness by both plaintiff and defense attorneys to evaluate digital accessibility claims, assess legal exposure, build credible evidentiary records, and provide expert testimony. To date, Mr. Silverman has consulted on more than 140 digital accessibility cases across sectors including healthcare, hospitality, professional services, automotive and mobility, real estate and property management, retail and consumer brands, entertainment, transportation and travel, and technology — including AI platforms and Software-as-a-Service products. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa, a Master’s degree with a specialization in assistive technology from Northern Illinois University, and is a Certified Professional in Accessibility through the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP).
Peter Bossley is President of Accessibility Ally Inc., a consulting firm providing digital accessibility services across a variety of industries in the public and private sectors. With 19 years of technology experience spanning information technology and digital accessibility roles, he brings significant depth to both consulting engagements and expert witness assignments. He has served as both a consulting and testifying expert in state and federal courts. Prior to founding Accessibility Ally, Peter led large-scale digital accessibility efforts at The Ohio State University, where he held institution-wide responsibility for the university’s digital accessibility compliance programs. He is a Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) through the International Association of Accessibility Professionals.
Jessie Weber is Managing Partner at Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP, where she focuses on civil litigation nationwide with an emphasis on disability rights, fair housing, workplace justice, and appellate litigation. She has successfully litigated and resolved cases involving accessible technology and document formats, voting rights for individuals with print disabilities, access to health care and educational opportunities, and employment discrimination. Among her most significant matters, she represents blind students and the National Federation of the Blind in litigation against the Los Angeles Community College District, obtaining a jury verdict finding LACCD violated Title II of the ADA through inaccessible technology and awarding over $240,000 in damages to individual plaintiffs — a verdict recently reinstated by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She was also part of the legal team in Robles v. Domino’s Pizza, LLC, achieving both a landmark Ninth Circuit decision clarifying that public accommodations must make their web and mobile services accessible under the ADA, and a subsequent trial court order holding Domino’s in violation and requiring remediation. Before joining BGL, Ms. Weber was a Francis D. Murnaghan, Jr. Appellate Advocacy Fellow at the Public Justice Center, and before that clerked for Judge Catherine C. Blake of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. She serves as president of the board of Disability Rights Maryland and holds her A.B. from Princeton University and her J.D. from Yale Law School.
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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