January 2025 Newsletter

Part III of a series on how shifting DEI enforcement, executive orders, and EEOC priorities are reshaping employee handbook compliance obligations.

Part II of a series on how shifting DEI enforcement, executive orders, and EEOC priorities are reshaping employee handbook compliance obligations.

Part I of a series on how shifting DEI enforcement, executive orders, and EEOC priorities are reshaping employee handbook compliance obligations.

Generative AI is no longer a novelty in legal practice. At conferences like Legalweek, the conversation has moved well beyond whether firms should pay attention to AI. The market has shifted to implementation.

It’s hard to believe we are here already, but June 1 officially marks the beginning of Meteorological Summer. Meteorologists divide the seasons into three-month blocks throughout the year, mainly for simplification of seasonal climate tracking.

For much of the legal profession’s early history, learning effectively stopped at licensure. Once an attorney passed the bar, there were few formal expectations to keep pace with an evolving body of law. But as the 20th century progressed—bringing rapid expansion in regulatory frameworks, corporate law, and specialized practice areas—that model began to show its limits. The law was changing faster than lawyers were.

I’ve spent my career doing one thing: making legal ethics education worth watching. That sounds simple, but it took me two full days of mental torture to distill it into a brand statement.

In 2025, certain CLE themes rose to the top. From AI and ethics to emerging practice areas and wellness, take a look back at the five trends that defined professional development for lawyers last year.

In today’s legal landscape, the pivot from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence (MEI) is reshaping how employers approach hiring, training, orientation, and termination. As employers use artificial intelligence (AI) systems to streamline employment recruitment and employee performance evaluation, a critical question emerges

The biggest federal procurement changes since the 1984 FAR codification are reshaping government contracting — here’s how to adapt and stay prepared.

For attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions, keeping up with Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements can feel like managing a full-time logistics project.

The legal industry continues to evolve as firms refine their return-to-work (RTO) policies in the post-pandemic era.

From virtual reality to on-demand video, LegalEdge Accreditation Services accredits innovative CLE formats and helps you stay compliant while leading the future of legal education.

What Lawyers Really Want from CLE: Insights, New Courses, and a June 30 Deadline Reminder

Here at CeriFi LegalEdge, we analyzed the tens of thousands of subscription enrollments we received in 2024 to glean some interesting insights into what our subscribers prefer.

Paralegals are essential to the legal industry, serving as vital support professionals who help law firms, corporations, and government agencies operate more efficiently and effectively

Supporting Legal Teams, Strengthening Skills, and Staying Ahead of What’s Next

Grow Your Reach, Stay Compliant, and Explore CLE Like Never Before—From True Crime to Ethics and Beyond

Build Core Skills, Track Compliance, and Explore Powerful New Tools and Partnerships on LegalEdge