The Mississippi Bar
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New Free On-Demand CLE Now Available
The Mississippi Bar has released a package of 6 on-demand CLE sessions available at no charge to all members. You will receive links to each CLE via email after you register on the Attorney Login page. Topics include:
- “How Appellate Cases Find Their Way Through the Mississippi Supreme Court and Court of Appeals” presented by Justice Dawn Beam
- “Chancery Court Tips and Updates” by Judge Larry Little, Judge Mark Maples, and Judge Rhea Sheldon
- “Technology in the Courtroom” by Judge Adrienne Wooten
- “Voir Dire From Both Sides of the Courtroom” by Sam Creasey, Robert Ireland, Mildred Morris, and Rocky Wilkins
- “An Introduction to the Mississippi Collaborative Law Rules” by Judge Debra Giles, Mark Chinn, and Jennifer Ingram Johnson
- “Managing a Law Practice” by Karmel Keeton and Missye Scott, MB Deputy General Counsel, and “Managing Your Wellness in the Practice of Law” by Dr. Jessica Cole (Ethics/Professionalism Hour)
Virtual Legal Seminar - March 11
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Collaborative Law Workshop & Access to Justice CLE in Tupelo - March 21
Two in-person CLEs totaling 6 hours are available March 21 at the Lee County Justice Center in Tupelo. Register for either session for $150 or both sessions for $300 through the Attorney Login page. Schedule:
Collaborative Law Workshop from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.:
- "Welcome, History of Collaborative Law in Mississippi, Overview of Collaborative Law" presented by Jennifer Ingram Johnson, Hattiesburg
- “Overview of Rules of Collaborative Law as adopted by Mississippi Supreme Court” presented by Susan Steffey, Jackson
- “Use of Joint Experts; Negotiation Skills in Domestic Cases; Mediation in the Collaborative Process Panel Discussion" featuring panelists Jennifer Ingram Johnson, Penny Lawson, Vicksburg; and Susan Steffey
Access to Justice CLE from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.:
- “An Update from the Court of Appeals" presented by Judge John D. Weddle, District 1, Position 1
- “The GAP Act" presented by Joe Davis, New Albany
- “Legislative Update" presented by Senator Chad McMahan, District 6, Lee County
Health Law Section Spring 2025 CLE – March 27
Join The Mississippi Bar Health Law Section for “Health Law Section Spring 2025 CLE” on March 27 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. at The Mississippi Bar Center. Presenters are Judge Amy St. Pe’, Bob Anderson, Elizabeth Hyde, and Bar General Counsel Missye Scott. Four hours of CLE credit, including one hour of ethics/professionalism, will be offered for $100 to Health Law Section members and $200 to non-Section members. Lunch will be served. Registration is open through the Attorney Login page.
2025 Mississippi Bar Diversity Best Practices Workshop – April 9
Join The Mississippi Bar Diversity Committee for “2025 Mississippi Bar Diversity Best Practices Workshop” on April 9 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Supreme Court Gartin Justice Building, Jackson. Remote participation will also be available via Zoom for individuals who cannot attend in-person. Presenters for this event are: Judge LaKeysha Greer-Isaac, Judge David N. McCarty, Judge Celeste Wilson, Jay Armstrong, Margaret Cupples, Nakimuli Davis-Primer, Will Graves, Heather Hall, Nicole McLaughlin, Tanecka Moore, Karen Piers, and Dr. Joshua Tucker. Four hours of CLE credit will be offered at no cost thanks to generous sponsors of this event: Wise Carter; Daniel Coker; Mayo Mallette; Alexander Law, PA; and Bradley. Registration is open through the Attorney Login page.
24th Annual Hot Tips CLE Seminar – April 11
Join The Mississippi Bar Family Law Section for its 24th Annual “Hot Tips” CLE Seminar on April 11 at The Bar Center in Jackson. The setting is relaxed and the topics engaging. This year, you will hear from several judges on a broad range of issues, as well as from Family Law “experts.” Once again, they are using the highly successful format of 15-minute presentations, in order to remain fast-paced and informative. There will be opportunities for questions and discussion. Family Law practitioners or others interested in Family Law will want to be a part of this seminar. Six hours of CLE credit, including 1 hour of ethics/professionalism, will be offered for $150 to Family Law Section members and $300 to non-Section members. Registration is open through the Attorney Login page.
Fair Labor Standards Act CLE – April 16
Join The Mississippi Bar Labor and Employment Law Section for “Fair Labor Standards Act” CLE Seminar April 16 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., virtually via Zoom. It will be presented by Nichole Williams of the U.S. Department of Labor. One hour of CLE credit will be offered for $25 to Labor and Employment Law Section members and for $50 to non-Section members. Registration is open through the Attorney Login page.
Bridge the Gap: Rule 3 New Lawyer Program in Jackson – April 25
The Young Lawyers Division of The Mississippi Bar is sponsoring the “Bridge the Gap: New Lawyer Program” Part 2, April 25 from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at The Bar Center in Jackson. The Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education requires each newly-licensed lawyer to complete a new lawyer program comprised of a total of 6 hours of basic skills and 6 hours of ethics/professionalism within two years of admission. This program by Young Lawyers for Young Lawyers is modestly priced at $200 for 6 hours of CLE and will feature 3 hours of basic skills and 3 hours of ethics/professionalism. All attorneys are welcome to attend these CLEs, regardless of whether they are required to complete a new lawyer program. Registration is open through the Attorney Login page.
PERS 101: An Overview of the Public Employees’ Retirement System and Common Employer Issues – April 29
Join The Mississippi Bar Government Law Section for “PERS 101: An Overview of the Public Employees’ Retirement System and Common Employer Issues” April 29 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., virtually via Zoom. Davetta Lee of Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi will be presenting. One hour of CLE credit will be offered for $25 to Government Law Section members and for $50 to non-Section members. Registration is open through the Attorney Login page.
Pretrial Issues and Their Effect on Your Case CLE – April 30
Join The Mississippi Bar Labor and Employment Law Section for “Pretrial Issues and Their Effect on Your Case” CLE Seminar on April 30 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., virtually via Zoom. Judge Andrew S. Harris, U.S. Magistrate Judge – Southern District Mississippi, will be presenting. One hour of CLE credit will be offered for $25 to Labor and Employment Law Section members and for $50 to non-Section members. Registration is open through the Attorney Login page.
Trust Account School – May 2
The Trust Account School presented by The Mississippi Bar's Office of General Counsel will be held May 2, 2025, from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. at The Bar Center in Jackson. Attorneys will learn how to prevent trust accounting errors in this 4-hour course. The seminar will be a combination of lecture and hands-on training in recordkeeping and reconciliation. Registration is open through the Attorney Login page.
Join The Mississippi Bar in Ireland for CLE Abroad - May 7-13, 2025
The Mississippi Bar invites you to join our exclusive Journey to Ireland with CLE Abroad May 7-13, 2025. We engage with local experts, academics, officials and change makers who offer in-depth commentary on the EU and UK legal-political systems, economics, and history. Find out more here.
Summer School for Lawyers - July 7-9
Destin, FL, 12 CLE hours, includes 2 hours of ethics/professionalism
Trust Account School – July 24
The Trust Account School presented by The Mississippi Bar's Office of General Counsel will be held July 24, 2025, from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. at The Bar Center in Jackson. Attorneys will learn how to prevent trust accounting errors in this 4-hour course. The seminar will be a combination of lecture and hands-on training in recordkeeping and reconciliation. Registration is open through the Attorney Login page.
YLD and Sections Offer Webcasts - Earn CLE Credit From Your Computer
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The Young Lawyers Division and certain Sections of the Bar offer on-demand streaming CLE webcasts which you can login to view anytime, day or night, from your computer to earn CLE credit! Recent topics include: Zooming through Mediation, Advice from the Bench, Business Entities, E-Discovery, From Trial to Appeal, A Few Tips Along the Way, Law Practice Management and Reasons Lawyers Get Sued (Ethics Hour). Visit the website by going to: msbar.fastcle.com. For additional information, email [email protected].
Upcoming YLD Sponsored CLE TELESEMINARS
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The Mississippi Bar Young Lawyers Division sponsors a series of new and timely CLE Teleseminars, which you can easily access from the convenience of your office or home phone. Register and review available courses online for these teleconference CLE seminars at ms.webcredenza.com. All programs are available live at 12:00 p.m. CT and are presented by National speakers with written material and live Q&A. These CLE Teleseminars cover a broad range of legal topics, including Business and Commercial law, Real Estate Planning and Services, Estate and Trust Planning and Administration, Tax Planning, Civil Litigation, Ethics and much more! To see what topics are being covered in your area of practice, click here. For additional information, email [email protected].
MS Commission on CLE Calendar
For information on CLE programs in Mississippi or to view the Rules and Regulations for Mandatory CLE in Mississippi, visit the Mississippi Commission On Continuing Legal Education at the above link. To check your CLE hours, go to the Commission's website or send an email to [email protected].