Title: Free CLE: Practical Guidance Training

When: Thursday, June 27, 2024, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Where: Virtual via GoToWebinar

Speakers: Heather Holmes, Education and Engagement Law Librarian, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library; Jeffrey D. Peters, LexisNexis Solutions Consultant

Program Description: Build your practical research skills with helpful practice tools -- everything from familiar fundamentals to more advanced legal resources and guides. Explore Lexis Practical Guidance to achieve the following:

• Develop critical legal know-how to accomplish the most complex tasks, including those outside your primary area of expertise.

• Gain unlimited access to tried-and-true materials, guidance from industry leaders, and deep knowledge in your specific issue.

• Complete your work more efficiently and effectively with data-driven practical guidance, featuring exclusive insights and analytics.

Total CLE Hours: 1.0 (0 Ethics) Accredited by the State Bar of Texas (accreditation valid through 5/31/2025)

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Speaker: Andre Davison, Library Director & Jeanine Vasquez, Assistant Law Librarian, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

Program Description: The speakers will discuss the importance of using social media for brand awareness. Included will be tips for engaging audiences, expanding reach, and growing one’s presence online using a variety of social media platforms and tools designed for law firms and lawyers. The session will conclude with tips on maintaining a professional and trustworthy image via social media. 

Cost: Free

Where: Virtual via GoToWebinar

Total CLE Hours: 1.0 (0 Ethics)
Accredited by the State Bar of Texas

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Speaker: Andre Davison, Library Director, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

Program Description: This presentation is designed to help you develop essential Internet research skills. Our speaker will provide an overview of freely accessible websites that offer online sources for legal forms and information. Additionally, the course will introduce LAWPods, innovative tools that provide on-demand legal assistance, and explore the role of Generative AI in simplifying legal research. We will also cover resources available for free from the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library, the Texas Legislative Reference Library, the Texas State Law Library, and various government websites. Join us to enhance your ability to navigate and utilize these valuable legal resources.

Cost: Free

Where: Virtual via GoToWebinar

Total CLE Hours: 1.0 (0 Ethics) Accredited by the State Bar of Texas (accreditation valid through 5/31/2024)

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Title: Westlaw Drafting Assistant

Presented By: Dayne Tracy, J.D., Customer Trainer – Government

Event Type/Location: Virtual via Teams

Date/Time: Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.

Duration: 60 minutes

Cost: Free

Earn: 1 hour CLE credit in TX, AR, & OK. 

Course Description: Draft documents with ease using Drafting Assistant™ on Westlaw Patron Access. Learn to use the many features of this dynamic productivity tool, including the Table of Authorities Builder, WestCheck®, embedded KeyCite® flags and links, and Deal Proof® analyzer.

Presenter will announce four (4) code words, and anyone claiming CLE will need to submit them on the form that will be sent out via email following the session.

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Speakers: Rodney Hall, Associate Law Librarian, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library, and Jeffrey D. Peters, LexisNexis Solutions Consultant

Program Description: An introduction to legal drafting and use of the word processing tools that make this process easier.  With this emphasis on making things easier for legal professionals, this discussion will highlight the use of Lexis for Microsoft Office.  There will be a discussion and demonstration of the facets of Lexis for Microsoft Office which provide automation shortcuts for tasks such as creation of Table of Contents and Table of Authorities.

Cost: Free

Where: Virtual via GoToWebinar

Total CLE Hours: 1.0 (0 Ethics)
Accredited by the State Bar of Texas (accreditation valid through 3/31/2025

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Presented By: Heather Holmes, Education and Outreach Law Librarian, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library; Andrea Roberts, LexisNexis Digital Library Consultant

Course Description: This session will provide an overview of the legal research tools available through the LexisNexis Digital Library eBook Collection. LexisNexis Digital Library Consultant, Andrea Roberts, will demonstrate techniques for accessing and using materials from the collection, including the Texas Litigation Guide and the Texas Transaction Guide. Hainsworth Law Library staff will highlight techniques for using the new eBook collection in conjunction with other databases to find relevant secondary sources to support your legal work.

Location: Virtual via GoToWebinar

Date/Time: Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 2:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Earn: Texas – 1 hour of CLE (Please note: This is a repeat of a session held on June 22, 2023, and on August 31, 2023. All are invited to attend, but if you reported CLE credit for either of those sessions, you will not be able to claim credit for attending the course again.)

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