Welcome to the WPTLA Online CLE Center

This is your opportunity to hear from one of the nation's top trial lawyers. Many attorneys travel for for a 2 or 3-day CLE and learn from leading trial lawyers across the country. And most of them leave the event feeling like what they learned will transform their practice. Now you can enjoy a similar experience with this video about elevating your practice to the next level.

Date Recorded: October 6, 2023

Speakers: Jude Basile, Esq. and Brendan Luptein, Esq.

Moderators: Jennifer Webster, Esq.

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Jim Rogers, a 54-year-old, unarmed, unhoused man, was tragically killed on October 31, 2021 after he was arrested and while under custody of the City of Pittsburgh Police. Todd will describe his firm's massive effort to bring the federal civil rights claim, including how he overcame issues which our members routinely face in our civil cases. 

Date Recorded: December 19, 2023

Speakers: Todd J. Hollis, Esq.

Moderators: Gregory R. Unatin, Esq

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A wrongful death, injury or product liability case includes a truth-seeking fire expert who follows NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033 as part of their fire origin and cause investigation. There are standards and guidelines that the fire expert is expected to follow. This includes, but is not limited to proper fire investigation, documentation, report writing, testimony, experience, and education. This presentation provides a basic understanding of fire cause failure analysis and preparation to argue against the defendant that involves those cases. A representative case study will be presented that illustrates the application of these tools.

Date Recorded: June 22, 2022

Speakers: Mark Fennel, IAAI-CFI

Moderators: Katie A. Killion, Esq.

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During this one-hour presentation, you will learn how a single cyber attach can put your law firm out of business and the 5 critical steps to protect yourself. These 5 crucial steps will dramatically increase your overall security stance and will lessen the chances of being hit by a malicious cyber attack. Cyber attacks are on the rise and continue to destroy businesses and reputations. This webinar is for you if you want to ensure you are doing the most to protect your business and client informtaton.

Date Recorded: December 1, 2021

Speakers: Tom Kirkham, founder and CEO of IronTech Security

Moderators: Katie A. Killion, Esq.

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The course provides an exclusive opportunity to tap into the wealth of knowledge held by Synergy Settlement Service's Lien Resolution Experts. You'll get an overview of legal rights of ERISA, Medicare and Medicaid health plans, case studies showcasing real-world success stories, plus practical tips for understanding the resolution timeline and what goes on inside the minds of the opponent.

Date Recorded: November 30, 2023

Speakers: Kevin James, Esq, Lien Resolution Attorney with Synergy Lien Resolutions; Teresa Kenyon, Esq, Director of Lien Resolution with Synergy Lien Resolutions; Anthony Mastriano, Director of Strategic Partnership with Synergy Lien Resolutions; Allison Oswale, Operations Projects Team Lead and Senior Medicare Lien Resolution Specialist with Synergy Lien Resolitions

Moderators: Gregory R. Unatin, Esq

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Topics discussed include the roles of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, Hearing Committee Members, and the Disciplinary Board; an overview of the disciplinary process; types of discipline that may be imposed; and much more. Written materials included.

Date Recorded: December 8, 2022

Speakers: Chris Miller, Disciplinary Board Member of the Supreme Court of PA; Jason Tetlow, Hearing Committee Member of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of PA; Raymond Wierciszewski, Deputy Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of PA; Gina Zumpella, Hearing Committee Member of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of PA

Moderators: James T. Tallman, Esq.

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Dr. Sudhir Rao discusses the latest advancements pain management has to offer for those suffering from personal injuries. Topics covered will include new interventional techniques to manage pain, medications to help facilitate recovery, and regenerative medicine techniques to improve function.

Date Recorded: February 25, 2025

Speakers: Sudhir Rao, MD - Medical Director of Pain and Spine Specialists

Moderators: Shawn D. Kressley, Esq.

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This course, offered by Medivest, examines an over-looked area in liability settlements, and talks abut the things you need to do in order to stay in compliance with Medicare guidelines and minimize the risks for you and your clients.

Date Recorded: May 3, 2022

Speakers: Craig Pawley, Vice President of Business Development, Medivest

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The program will lead a discussion focused on how our dependence on screens in negatively impacting our mental health. The prevalence rates of substance use and mental health challenges in the legal profession were already astounding, yet our inability do "de-screen" is only magnifying feelings of isolation and loneliness. Navigating the pandemic, we became even more dependent on screens and devices to function and stay connected. as we transition to the next "new normal", it is more important than ever that we are mindful of our screen time and intentional about how we spend our time, including prioritizing self-care and wellness. We will discuss well-being tips and strategies that can be implemented into our daily lives with ease. We also will discuss how our dependence on anything from screens to substances can impact our ability to uphold the Model Rules of Professional Conduct. At the end of the day, we all function better after a "hard reset," not just our devices.

Date Recorded: December 5, 2024

Speakers: Laurie J. Besden, Esq., Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania

Moderators: Shawn D. Kressley, Esq.

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Items discussed include: what is changing in the snow and ice management industry, what are the industry standards in regard to administration/execution/processes, what are the impacts of the industry standards, how to identify good contractors from bad contractors, recommended areas of documentation in preseason inspections/in-event documentations/post-event documentations, litigation trends in slip & fall claims, and the use of specific snow & ice experts.

Date Recorded: August 24, 2020

Speakers: John Allin and Lisa Rose, John Allin Consulting, Inc.

Moderators: Eric J. Purchase, Esq.

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Cindy Miklos, Account Executive with Planet Depos, will walk you through the dos and don'ts of using a video platform for depositions, and how a tech can help you.

Date Recorded: June 21, 2021

Speakers: Cindy Miklos, Account Executive, Planet Depos

Moderators: Mark E. Milsop, Esq.

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A successful trial lawyers illustrates the importance of making things simple for the jury to follow.

Date Recorded: July 30, 2020

Speakers: Brendan B. Lupetin, Esq.

Moderators: Mark E. Misop, Esq.

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WPTLA Members discuss their recent multi-million dollar verdicts in both Allegheny and Washington Counties.

Date Recorded: September 1, 2021

Speakers: Joshua P. Geist, Esq., and Douglas L. Price, Esq.

Moderators: Katie A. Killion, Esq.

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Our panel of judges handle some of the most active civil dockets in our region. This two-credit program will give inside perspective on what does and doesn't work inside the courtroom, including the judges' observations and advice on subjects such as Voir Dire, striking a chord with jurors, effective opening and closing statements, videotaped versus live witness testimony, use of courtroom technolgoy, and speed trials.

Date Recorded: April 8, 2024

Speakers: Judges Gary M. Gilman (P.J.), Arnold I. Klein, and harry F. Smail

Moderators: Jennifer L. Webster, Esq.

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