California State CLE
MCLE requirements for California attorneys.
Required credits
California attorneys are required to earn 25 credits every 3 years. This includes:
- (4) credit hours of Ethics.
- (1) credit hour of Competence Issues.
- (2) credit hours of Elimination of Bias. Of the two hours, at least (1) hour must focus on implicit bias and the promotion of bias reducing strategies.
On-Demand/ Self-Study creditsCalifornia attorneys are limited to (12.5) hours of self-study CLE credits. The remaining hours must be earned via participatory events.
All of myLawCLE programs (Live and On-Demand) have qualify as Participatory credits.
Compliance Groups:
Attorneys assigned to a compliance group will always remain in that same group, even if they change their last name.
- Attorneys admitted on or before Feb. 1, 1992, were assigned to a compliance group based on the first letter of their last name, as listed on their official State Bar records, effective Feb. 1, 1992, (the beginning of the MCLE program.)
- Attorneys admitted after Feb. 1, 1992, are assigned to a compliance group based on the first letter of the last name listed on their admit cards. Admit cards are filled out when they are sworn in.
Deadlines:
- Group 1 (A-G) – Attorneys with last names beginning with A-G.
- Compliance period: 2/1/22−1/31/25
- Deadline to report: Feb. 1, 2025
- Group 2 (H-M) – Attorneys with last names beginning with H-M.
- Compliance period: 2/1/21−1/31/24
- Deadline to report: Feb. 1, 2024
- Group 3 (N-Z) – Attorneys with last names beginning with N-Z.
- Compliance period: 2/1/20−1/31/23
- Deadline to report: Feb. 1, 2023
Additional information
For additional information, please see the CA Bar website here.
Featured California Webinars
Latest Updates on The California Privacy Rights Act: What employers should know
Sean P. Nalty
In this one hour CLE, we will discuss the latest changes on The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) as of January 1, 2023. These changes included: The CPRA applies to California resident employees, The CPRA applies to business transactions, The CPRA impacts third party and vendor contracts. We will discuss a few of the rights…
Overview of the California Privacy Rights Act
Anna Mercado Clark · Michael Staszkiw
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA, 2018) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA, 2020) are landmark pieces of data privacy and consumer protection legislation. The CPRA modified the scope of applicability and definitions, expanded consumer rights, and modified service provider/contractor contract requirements, as well as established the California Privacy Protection Agency. Join our experienced…
California Insurance Law Updates: New California Law on time-limited demands
Jordan S. Derringer · Michael L. Bean
California has enacted a new law (Code of Civ. P. § 999, et seq.) that governs “time-limited demands” made after January 1, 2023. “Time-limited demands” that do not substantially comply with the new law will no longer be considered “reasonable” in lawsuits seeking extra-contractual damages against liability insurers. Sheppard Mullin’s Jordan Derringer and Michael Bean…
Admissibility of Evidence (California Edition 2022)
Katherine E. Cervantes
The webinar will cover the “Admissibility of Evidence” and six (6) critical questions that a trial lawyer must use when analyzing whether the evidence they want to use at trial will be admitted and how to introduce the evidence. The six big questions will cover authenticity, hearsay, the proper foundation, relevance, exclusion, and the proper…
Newly Enacted California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act: Game changing privacy law, what attorneys need to know now
Nerissa Coyle McGinn · Robyn Mohr
In September, California passed a game changing privacy law which may significantly change the on-line landscape not only for websites directed to children but any general audience site. The new privacy law applies to any website which has a “significant” audience under the age of 18. In addition to this new law broadly applying to…
Expunging and Sealing Criminal Records and Background Checks in California
Bart Kaspero
Practitioners will learn both substantive law and practical approaches to sealing, expunging, and clearing criminal records in California as well as how the background check industry uses criminal data within the overall screening marketplace. Attorneys will learn about both petition-based applications and more recently passed automated (“Clean Slate”) legislation and how that effects their clients.…
California Real Estate Closings Nuts and Bolts
Todd Gee · Spencer Eldred · Victor L. Wolf
Session I – Pre-Contract Due Diligence – Todd Gee The presentation will discuss legal issues arising during due diligence and which investigations should be conducted before waiving contingencies. We will discuss title review including endorsements, coverage types, and removing exceptions. We will also discuss what types of third party reports will be needed including Phase…
Litigating Civil Cases in California From Start to Finish
Daniel Callahan · Brian McCormack · Jason Casero · Brett Bitzer
Session I – Conducting Voir Dire and Jury Selection – Daniel Callahan The final and most important step in a lawsuit, of course, is a jury trial, where a jury of the client’s peers will hear the case and decide for one side or the other. More than 90% of cases don’t reach a jury…
Applying the California Rules for Alter Ego Doctrine to Trusts: Reverse veil piercing and reaching trust assets
Jacob Ayres
Attendees can expect to learn the rules applicable in California for whether and when a plaintiff/claimant/creditor can “pierce the veil” of a debtor to reach assets held in a trust organized by the debtor. Attendees will also learn the opposite—that is, when a creditor can reach assets of an individual beneficiary or settlor of a…
California Regulations on Diverting Organic Waste Go Into Effect January 1: New rules affect municipalities and food sector, bring opportunities for composting and biofuel businesses
Vanessa Adriance · Deanna Reitman · Jesse Medlong
In January 2022, California’s SB 1383 regulations targeting Short Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) began to take effect. This includes the CalRecycle’s enforcement authority, which took effect on January 1, 2022. These regulations aim to reduce SLCP emissions by diverting organic waste from landfills, thereby reducing the methane gas produced by the decay of such wastes.…
California´s New Employment Laws for 2022
Eugene C. Ryu
California has passed another slate of new employment laws. In this webinar, attorneys can expect to learn about California's new employment laws for 2022. Key topics to be discussed: New California employment laws of 2022 Key provisions of the new California employment laws for 2022 Date / Time: January 13, 2022 12:00 pm – 1:00…
California Special Education Law 101: Overview, IDEA, and impact of Covid-19
Krista J. Martinelli · Eli R. Economou · F. Richard Ruderman
Session I – Establishing the Framework of Special Education Law - Krista Martinelli This topic will survey the framework of special education law and is intended to provide attorneys with an overview and understanding of its structure, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 20 U.S.C. § 1400, et seq., and related federal and…
Handling First California DUI Case (2021 Edition)
Dominick Welch · Givelle Lamano · Peter Iocona · Seth Chazin
Session I – The basics of DUI Science – Dominick Welch Driving Under the Influence is a unique type of crime – usually coming with its own courtroom, assigned judge, and special sentencing. This presentation will discuss analyzing, admitting, and objecting to the evidentiary tests. It also discusses the point at which alcohol is ingested,…
California New Restrictions on Severance and Settlement Agreements
Courtney McFate · Rishi Puri
This course will provide an overview of best practices for employee severance and settlement agreements in California. A significant part of the course will focus on SB 331, which has made significant changes to legal requirements regarding severance and settlement agreements in the employment context. During the course, the presenters will go over this new…
New California Law on Emotional Support Animals and Impact of Animal Welfare Laws on the Practice of Law
Shelby Clark · Suzanna R. Harman
California Emotional Support Animals’ Laws – Shelby Clark Federal and California state laws and regulations affecting owners of emotional support animals (ESAs) and others who interact with them or make determinations based on their status. This will interest landlords, HOAs, employers, professionals asked to certify the need for an ESA, and attorneys serving any of…
California Enacts New Law Affecting Cause-Related Marketing Programs
Ed Chansky
Cause-Related marketing takes many forms when commercial companies invoke charitable purposes as part of their advertising. While such programs can be effective in generating goodwill and/or sales, they also can trigger regulation under laws governing charitable fundraising, including requirements for contracts, disclosures, and in some cases state registration. Learn the rules nationwide in all states…
California Housing Laws (2021 Edition): Recent changes to single-family zoning, what attorneys should know
Jolie Houston · Erik Ramakrishnan
California has a variety of laws intended to require local agencies to plan for the state’s future housing needs at all income levels and to expedite approval of housing development projects. This course will provide an overview of those laws, with emphasis on new laws enacted in the past two years. SB 9, enacted by…
California Divorce Law 101 (2021 Edition)
Ashley Andrews · Lauren Bass · Ethan M. Weisinger · Melissa Wheeler Hoff · Fahi Takesh Hallin · Andrew J. Botros · David C. Carr
Session I - Optimizing Family Law Intakes for Efficient and Effective Representation- Ashley Andrews Procedures, processes, and tips from the initial call from a potential family law client through to the first meeting after the retainer agreement is signed. Of course, all steps in the middle. Key topics to be discussed: The initial call from…
Attorney Fees in California: Fee entitlement issues, structuring and opposing fee petitions, and ethical issues in fee proceedings
William M. (Mike) Hensley
Attorneys will learn about the most frequently litigated fee entitlement issues in California and will learn how to structure a fee petition and how to oppose a fee petition-both do's and don’ts. You can expect to learn about ethical issues which occur in fee proceedings and how to avoid mistakes in retention agreements. Key topics…
Mastering Real Estate Closings and Title Insurance in California
William M. (Mike) Hensley
Attorneys will learn the crucial issues to focus on when structuring or revising a Real Estate Purchase Agreement and will be led through the key issues for a lease which usually accompanies many commercial real estate closings in California, with particular attention to unique California lease disclosures. This program will lead through the California title…
California Specific Programs
Bart Kaspero
SKT Law P.C.
Tue, March 15, 2022
1h CLE
On-Demand
Todd Gee · Spencer Eldred · Victor L. Wolf
Best Best & Krieger LLP
Wed, February 23, 2022
4h CLE
On-Demand
Daniel Callahan · Brian McCormack · Jason Casero · Brett Bitzer
Callahan Consulting
Mon, February 28, 2022
4h CLE
On-Demand
Anne Marie Ellis · David DeBerry
Buchalter
Tue, January 25, 2022
1h CLE
On-Demand
Shelby Clark · Suzanna R. Harman
The Law Offices of Shelby Clark
Wed, November 17, 2021
2h CLE
On-Demand
Dominick Welch · Givelle Lamano · Peter Iocona · Seth Chazin
Welch Law Firm
Tue, December 7, 2021
4h CLE
On-Demand
Ed Chansky
GreenbergTraurig
Thu, December 2, 2021
2h CLE
On-Demand
Jolie Houston · Erik Ramakrishnan
Berliner Cohen LLP
Mon, November 8, 2021
2h CLE
On-Demand
Karen F. Tynan · Martha I. Casillas
Ogletree Deakins
Wed, December 1, 2021
1h CLE
On-Demand
Ashley Andrews · Lauren Bass · Ethan M. Weisinger · Melissa Wheeler Hoff · Fahi Takesh Hallin · Andrew J. Botros · David C. Carr
Ashley A. Andrews, APC
Fri, November 5, 2021
5.5h CLE
On-Demand
National CLE Webinars
William M. (Mike) Hensley
AlvaradoSmith P.C.
Tue, December 14, 2021
2h CLE
On-Demand
Victoria Vish · Steven F. Pockrass
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mon, December 13, 2021
1h CLE
On-Demand
Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA
Principal with Rachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law, P.L.L.C.
Fri, December 10, 2021
2h CLE
On-Demand
Patrick Paul · Kathryn Rattigan
Snell & Wilmer
Fri, December 10, 2021
2h CLE
On-Demand
Dominick Welch · Givelle Lamano · Peter Iocona · Seth Chazin
Welch Law Firm
Tue, December 7, 2021
4h CLE
On-Demand
Jonathan D. Cohn · Joseph Gerstenzang · Rachel Kugel
Gerstenzang, Sills, Cohn & Gerstenzang
Mon, December 6, 2021
5h CLE
On-Demand
Peter J. Roskam · Brittany A. Bolen · Justin R. Becker · Radhika Kannan
Partner, Sidley Austin LLP
Fri, December 3, 2021
1h CLE
On-Demand
Ed Chansky
GreenbergTraurig
Thu, December 2, 2021
2h CLE
On-Demand
Karen F. Tynan · Martha I. Casillas
Ogletree Deakins
Wed, December 1, 2021
1h CLE
On-Demand
Amanda Evans · Sara Spodick · Eric Green · Frank Agostino · Lawrence Sannicandro
Green & Sklarz, LLC
Thu, November 18, 2021
14.5h CLE
On-Demand
Shelby Clark · Suzanna R. Harman
The Law Offices of Shelby Clark
Wed, November 17, 2021
2h CLE
On-Demand
Alan Figenbaum · Marilyn Chinitz · Brett Ward · Steven Goldfeder · Lois J. Liberman
Blank Rome LLP
Mon, November 15, 2021
4.5h CLE
On-Demand
Mark A. Rothstein · Darra James Coleman
University of Louisville, School of Medicine
Fri, November 12, 2021
2h CLE
On-Demand
Rachel V. Rose · Erich Kron
Rachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law, P.L.L.C. (Houston, TX)
Fri, November 12, 2021
2h CLE
On-Demand
Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA
Principal with Rachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law, P.L.L.C.
Fri, November 12, 2021
2h CLE
On-Demand
Bruce May
Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, P.L.C.
Wed, November 10, 2021
2h CLE
On-Demand
