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2025
Bay Area
MCLE Conference
A Virtual Event
A two-day virtual conference with a wide array of engaging MCLE programs that fulfill Legal Ethics, Implicit Bias, Prevention and Detection Competence, Recognition and Elimination of Bias, Wellness Competence, Technology in the Practice of Law, and General MCLE credits.
A two-day virtual conference with a wide array of engaging MCLE programs that fulfill Legal Ethics, Implicit Bias, Prevention and Detection Competence, Recognition and Elimination of Bias, Wellness Competence, Technology in the Practice of Law, and General MCLE credits.
Attend all or just a few of the presentations for one flat fee.
Attend all or just a few of the presentations for one flat fee.
2025 Host Committee:
2025 Host Committee:
Marin County Bar Association
Tom McInerney (Chair), Kristine Fowler Cirby, Julie Cervetto, Nestor Schnasse, Mike Samuels, Christine O’Hanlon,Roni D. Pomerantz, Ingrid L. Carbone, Marisa R. Chaves, and Neusha N. GhaediPartnering Bar Associations in 2025:
Partnering Bar Associations in 2025:
Bar Association of San Francisco
Marin Trial Lawyers Association
Sacramento County Bar Association
San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
San Joaquin County Bar Association
San Mateo County Bar Association
WED | NOV 12
WED | NOV 12
Wednesday, November 12 Agenda:
9:00 AM | Dr Arianna Sholes-Douglas MD; Briefs, Briefings & Brain Fog: Menopause in the Legal Lane (Wellness Competence CLE)
10:30 AM | Hon. Verna A. Adams (Ret.) and Hon. Sheila Lichtblau; Blind Justice: Addressing Implicit Bias in the Courtroom (Implicit Bias CLE)
12:00 PM | KEYNOTE: Leah Litman: Expect More Lawlessness -Supreme Court October 2025 Preview (General CLE)
1:30 PM |Leonard Lun, Meghann Burke, Kate Porter, Gabrielle McKee; The Rise of Women's Sports (General CLE)
3:00 PM |Jeewon Serrato; Ethics in Privacy, Cybersecurity and AI Law (Technology in the Practice of Law CLE)
4:30 PM |Daniel Osborn; Price Gouging and Natural Disasters: CA Enforcement (General CLE)
THURS | NOV 13
THURS | NOV 13
Thursday, November 13 Agenda:
9:00 AM | Nonnie Shivers, Scott Kelly; The Anti-DEI Agenda: What Lawyers Need to Know (Recognition and Elimination of Bias CLE)
10:30 AM | Catherine Ongiri, Esq , Rachel Brewer, Esq - Ca. State Bar; Generative AI in Legal Practice: Opportunities, Risks and Best Practices (Legal Ethics CLE)
12:00 PM | KEYNOTE: John Keker, Robert Van Nest, Elliot Peters: A Lawyer’s Obligation When the Rule of Law is Under Attack: A Panel Discussion (General; CLE)
1:30 PM | Cameron Stout; On the Path to Wellness in the Legal Profession (Prevention and Detection Competence CLE)
3:00 PM |Carolyn Rosenblatt, Dr. Mikol Davis; Six Practical Tools: How to Control Your Stress Response (Wellness Competence CLE)
4:30 PM | Post-conference in-person social gathering at The Burren House Irish Pub & Kitchen in San Rafael, CA
Bay Area MCLE Conference
Bay Area MCLE Conference
Earn up to 11 MCLE credits, including 7 specialty credits for a flat rate.
Top attorney speakers and relevant topics.
Specialty MCLE credits including Wellness Competence; Implicit Bias; Technology in the Practice of Law; Recognition and Elimination of Bias; Legal Ethics; Prevention & Detection Competence; and General.
Presentations offered for attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff.
Virtual event to be attended in the comfort of your office/home.
Deadline for California State Bar MCLE | Last Names N–Z (compliance Group 3): Report deadline: March 30, 2026.
Early Bird Pricing: $175 for members of MCBA and members of all partnering Bar Associations; $250 for non-members (ends Sunday, October 12, 2025)
Regular Pricing begins Monday, October 13, 2025: $225 for members of MCBA and for members of all partnering Bar Associations; $275 for non-members
Cancellation/Refunds: All registration cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing no later than FRIDAY, October 31, 2025 via email to events@marinbar.org for processing. A refund of the full conference fee, minus a $25 administrative fee, will be given for cancellations received by that date. MCBA regrets that refunds will not be given after October 31st and for no-shows.
Keynote Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Leah Litman
Author of the NYT Best-Seller LAWLESS | Co-host of the Strict Scrutiny Podcast
Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School
Wednesday,
November 12, 2025
John Keker
Partner | Keker, Van Nest & Peters
“Top 100 Most Influential Lawyers in the United States"
Yale Law School, J.D., | Princeton University, B.A.
Robert A. Van Nest
Partner | Keker, Van Nest & Peters
"A Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers "
Harvard Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, | Stanford University, B.A., with honors
A panel discussion with the Keker, Van Nest & Peters name partners on Thursday,
November 13, 2025
Elliot Peters
Partner | Keker, Van Nest & Peters
"Has a reputation for protecting clients when colossal damages, reputations, or even freedom hang in the balance."
New York University School of Law, J.D. | Yale University, B.A.
Zoom Webinar
Zoom Webinar
The 2025 MCLE Bay Area Conference is your chance to learn, connect, and grow—without ever leaving your home, office, or wherever you choose to be. This fully virtual program makes it easy and convenient for everyone to participate, and you don’t need to be a Bar Association member to join us.
We are proud to partner with 12 leading Bay Area Bar Associations this year, bringing together legal professionals from across the San Francisco Bay Area—and beyond. With such a broad reach, you’ll be part of a dynamic community of attorneys, judges, and experts who are shaping the future of the legal profession.
Our carefully curated schedule of speakers promises engaging, thought-provoking, and practical MCLE programs that cover a wide range of topics relevant to today’s legal challenges. Whether you’re looking to expand your expertise, meet your credit requirements, or simply be inspired, this conference has something for you.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from top voices in the field, connect with colleagues, and take part in one of the most significant legal education events of the year.
2025 Bay Area MCLE Conference Sponsors
2025 Bay Area MCLE Conference Sponsors
For 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities, contact: Julie Cervetto at jcervetto@marinbar.org
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