Get Automated!: Using Westlaw and Lexis Drafting Tools
Mar
21
2:30 PM14:30

Get Automated!: Using Westlaw and Lexis Drafting Tools

Presenters: Andre Davison, Library Director, & Heather Holmes, Education and Engagement Law Librarian, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

Course Description: This program will demonstrate the value of using automated legal drafting tools, including Westlaw Drafting Assistant and Lexis for Microsoft Office. Learn how Westlaw’s Drafting Assistant will help you more efficiently locate relevant legal authority and check citations for accuracy and proper formatting. Watch as presenters demonstrate how to save time in drafting both transactional and litigation documents using custom features integrated into Microsoft Office, specifically for use with Lexis+.

Credit: 1.00 Hour (0.00 Ethics)

Cost: Free

Location: Online via GoToWebinar

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Presenting With PowerPoint
Mar
7
2:30 PM14:30

Presenting With PowerPoint

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Speakers: Kayla Smith and Jeanine Vasquez, Assistant Law Librarians, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

Program Description:  Learn essential tips for using PowerPoint effectively in the practice of law. Engage your audience – including clients or the court – by applying best practices for content organization and display. Follow along with a live demonstration to see how this Microsoft 365 application can help you polish your presentations with professionalism and ease. 

Cost: Free

Where: Virtual via GoToWebinar

Total CLE Hours: 1.0 (0 Ethics)

Accredited by the State Bar of Texas through February 28, 2025.

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The Legacy of Robert W. Hainsworth: Looking Back to Help Others Move Forward!
Feb
28
6:00 PM18:00

The Legacy of Robert W. Hainsworth: Looking Back to Help Others Move Forward!

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Join us as we pay homage to the indelible contributions of Robert W. Hainsworth, a trailblazer in Houston’s legal community, and discover how his legacy continues to shape our legal landscape. This insightful session will begin by exploring the historical achievements of Robert W. Hainsworth, offering a compelling narrative of his pivotal role in Houston’s legal history.

As we commemorate Black History Month, we will reflect on Hainsworth’s enduring impact, celebrating not only his individual accomplishments but also the broader influence he had on fostering diversity and inclusion within the legal profession, in part, through his work as a founder of the Houston Lawyers Association, the African American Bar of Houston.

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WORD: Compose, Configure, and Compile
Feb
22
2:30 PM14:30

WORD: Compose, Configure, and Compile

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Speaker: Rodney Hall, Associate Law Librarian, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

Program Description: Speakers will demonstrate legal drafting techniques available in the most widely available word processing software, Microsoft Word. Key topics include formatting, use of styles, headers and footers, page numbering, and e-filing requirements. Legal database research techniques for finding forms from the more frequently used legal databases will also be demonstrated. Primary concentration will be on Westlaw, which is accessible at the law library with limited access also available remotely. A portion of the session is dedicated to the practical application of the skills discussed with a primary focus on basic editing skills.

Cost: Free

Where: Hybrid presentation (in-person and GoToWebinar)

Total CLE Hours: 1.0 (0 Ethics)

Accredited by the State Bar of Texas through January 31, 2025.

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Teaming Up with Microsoft Teams: Collaboration in a Legal Setting
Feb
8
2:30 PM14:30

Teaming Up with Microsoft Teams: Collaboration in a Legal Setting

Speakers: Andre Davison, Library Director, & Heather Holmes, Education and Engagement Law Librarian, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

Program Description: Speakers will present essential features available in Microsoft Teams, the dynamic, web-based communications platform packaged with the Office 365 productivity suite. Attendees will learn how Teams facilitates collaborative decision-making in a connected work environment by allowing users to build channels, share files, schedule meetings, plan projects, present webinars, and organize essential content in an integrated workspace accessible via the cloud.

Cost: Free

Where: Virtual via GoToWebinar

Total CLE Hours: 1.0 (0 Ethics)

Accredited by the State Bar of Texas through 1/31/2025.

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Legal Tech Institute: Excelling with Excel: Spreadsheets for Legal Work
Jan
25
2:30 PM14:30

Legal Tech Institute: Excelling with Excel: Spreadsheets for Legal Work

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Speakers: Andre Davison, Library Director & Elizabeth Rendon, Assistant Law Librarian, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

Program Description: In this CLE, speakers will introduce basic techniques in Microsoft Excel for analyzing, collaborating, and organizing information. The class covers the most important features of Microsoft Excel using examples to demonstrate how spreadsheets can be used for everyday tasks, including legal work. Accessibility features and alternatives to Excel will also be discussed. In the hands-on portion, students will have the opportunity to explore professional applications for using Excel by downloading sample files specifically created for this course.

Cost: Free

Where: Hybrid presentation (in-person and remote via GoToWebinar)

Total CLE Hours: 1.0 (0 Ethics)

Accredited by the State Bar of Texas through 12/31/2024.

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Legal Tech Institute: Fundamentals of Microsoft Office
Jan
11
2:30 PM14:30

Legal Tech Institute: Fundamentals of Microsoft Office

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Speaker: Rodney Hall, Associate Law Librarian, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

Program Description: Speaker will introduce the applications that comprise Microsoft Office. This will be followed by a brief overview of the functions of each and a short demonstration to exhibit some fundamentals of each application. This course is being conducted in a hybrid format which will be available in person in the Legal Tech Institute area of the Law Library and online through the GoToWebinar platform.

Cost: Free

Where: Hybrid presentation (in-person and GoToWebinar)

Total CLE Hours: 1.0 (0 Ethics)

Accredited by the State Bar of Texas

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Dec
14
2:30 PM14:30

Legal Tech Institute: The Evolution of Tech Competence

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Speaker: Heather Holmes, Education & Engagement Law Librarian, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library 

Program Description: Speaker will cover legal technology requirements for practicing Texas attorneys and will also explore in general why and how proficiency in legal tech -- especially for solo or small firm practitioners -- is an essential part of improving one's practice. The presentation will focus on the changing nature of legal practice due to advances in technology and the wide variety of practice management solutions that exist to help automate routine tasks and streamline overall workflow. Cautionary tales about the pitfalls of misusing technology will round out the session.

Cost: Free

Where: This course will be offered both in person at the Law Library and online via GoToWebinar. When registering, there is no need to specify your attendance choice. The link below allows registration for both in person and virtual attendance.

Total CLE Hours: 1.0 (0 Ethics)
Accredited by the State Bar of Texas (accreditation valid through 7/31/2024)

Please Note: This course was originally offered on August 10, 2023. The State Bar of Texas CLE course number will be the same for this repeat presentation and can be submitted only once for credit.

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Nov
30
2:30 PM14:30

Legal Tech Institute: Legal Tech for Everyone

 

Speaker: Elizabeth Rendon, Assistant Law Librarian, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

Program Description: This presentation is open to self-represented litigants and is designed for those wanting to develop basic Internet research skills. Speaker will provide an overview of freely available websites for accessing online sources of forms and legal information. The course will explore 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.

This CLE course was previously offered June 29th and August 24th.

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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Nov
16
2:30 PM14:30

Legal Tech Institute: Drafting and Editing for Attorneys

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Speaker: Rodney Hall, Associate Law Librarian, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

Program Description: The speaker will cover aspects of drafting and editing documents in Microsoft Word to meet the basic needs of attorneys.  More complex items such as creating a Table of Contents, a Table of Authorities, and hyperlinks are included.  As well as, formatting the document for successful e-filing.  Several minutes at the end of the class will be devoted to practical application of the skills covered.  This presentation is being offered in a hybrid format (attendance is available both in-person and virtual).  However, the most benefit will be received by in-person attendance. Please use the registration link below whether attending in-person or virtually.

Cost: Free

Where: Hybrid presentation (in-person and GoToWebinar)

Total CLE Hours: 1.0 (0 Ethics)
Accredited by the State Bar of Texas (accreditation valid through 4/30/2024)

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Oct
31
2:30 PM14:30

Legal Tech Institute: Hack Your Legal Research with BOO-lean Operators, Terms, and Connectors

 

Speaker: Heather Holmes, Education & Engagement Law Librarian, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

Program Description: Presenter will identify legal research hacks using Boolean logic tools. Learning objectives include improved search outcomes in popular legal research databases, increased efficiency in locating the best results for specific research needs, and better proficiency in building structured search queries with terms, connectors, and operators. 

Cost: Free

Where: Virtual via GoToWebinar

Total CLE Hours: 1.0 (0 Ethics)
Accredited by the State Bar of Texas (accreditation valid through 9/30/2024)

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Oct
19
2:30 PM14:30

Legal Tech Institute: Social Media for Lawyers

 

Speaker: Sophie Pham, Digital Outreach Law Librarian, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

Program Description: Speaker 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 (accreditation valid through 9/30/2024)

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Oct
5
2:30 PM14:30

Legal Tech Institute - Digital Literacy for Legal Work: Evaluating Information to Bridge the Justice Gap

 

Speaker: Heather Holmes, Education & Engagement Law Librarian, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

Program Description: In the practice of law, access to reliable information is essential. Legal authority must be valid, vetted, and verifiable. This presentation will identify the hallmarks of misinformation and provide strategies for evaluating legal resources in print and online. Presented by MLS-degreed library staff, this session will offer a perspective based on the values of access and accountability, as well as openness and privacy. Presenter will emphasize accurate legal information as a public good and as a tool for increasing access to justice. 

Cost: Free

Where: Virtual via GoToWebinar

Total CLE Hours: 1.0 (0 Ethics)
Accredited by the State Bar of Texas (accreditation valid through 9/30/2024)

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Sep
21
2:30 PM14:30

Legal Tech Institute: Digital Privacy and Cybersecurity Basics for Lawyers

 

Speaker: Kayla Smith, Assistant Law Librarian, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

Program Description: Speaker will cover common cybersecurity and digital privacy threats that attorneys should be aware of and keep in mind, especially when handling sensitive client information. Speaker will also explore ways in which attorneys can keep their law practice safe and protected from these threats. The session will end with a brief overview of upcoming technology that attorneys should stay aware of. 

Cost: Free

Where: Virtual via GoToWebinar

Total CLE Hours: 1.0 (0 Ethics)
Accredited by the State Bar of Texas (accreditation valid through 8/31/2024)

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Sep
7
2:30 PM14:30

Legal Tech Institute: Fundamentals of Legal Tech

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Speaker: Jeanine Vasquez, Assistant Law Librarian, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

Program Description: Speaker will cover basic legal tech topics for practicing Texas attorneys and will explore in general why and how awareness of legal tech is an essential part of improving one’s practice. Presenter will focus on a wide range of practice management solutions for document formatting, data analysis, legal research, collaboration, cybersecurity, and more, along with tools for automating routine tasks and streamlining overall workflow.

Cost: Free

Where: In Person

Total CLE Hours: 1.0 (0 Ethics)
Accredited by the State Bar of Texas (accreditation valid through 8/31/2024)

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Aug
31
3:00 PM15:00
CLE

Free CLE: Firm Up Your Practice with Practical Legal Resources

 

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

Program Description: This program will present a number of helpful practice tools, focusing equally on familiar fundamentals and more advanced developments in legal research. MLS-degreed Law Library staff will lay the contextual foundation with a discussion of practice essentials (e.g., citators; court rules; pattern jury charges; expert commentaries; advanced form books; and jury verdicts and settlements). Jeffery D. Peters, LexisNexis Solutions Consultant, will then explore Lexis Practical Guidance and demonstrate the automation tool, Brief Analysis, to help those seeking new ways of approaching and improving the practice of law.  

Cost: Free

Where: Virtual via GoToWebinar

Total CLE Hours: 1.0 (0 Ethics)
Accredited by the State Bar of Texas (accreditation valid through 7/31/2024)

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Aug
31
2:00 PM14:00
CLE

Free CLE: Ramp Up Your Research with the LexisNexis Digital Library

 

Speakers: Sophie Pham, Digital Outreach Law Librarian, Harris County Robert W, Hainsworth Law Library; Andrea Roberts, LexisNexis Digital Library Consultant

Program Description: This session will provide an overview of the new legal research tools available through the Harris County Law Library’s LexisNexis Digital Library. LexisNexis Digital Library Consultant Andrea Roberts will demonstrate techniques for accessing and using materials from the new collection, including Dorsaneo’s and the Texas Transaction Guide. Law Library Digital Outreach Law Librarian will highlight techniques for using the new eBook collection in conjunction with other databases to find relevant primary sources and to ensure that the information is accurate and up to date. 

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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Aug
31
1:00 PM13:00
CLE

Free CLE: Shape Up Your Writing with Legal Drafting Tools

 

Speakers: Rod Hall, Associate Law Librarian for Digital and Education Services, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library; Jeffrey D. Peters, LexisNexis Solutions Consultant

Program Description: This program will demonstrate the value of using automated legal drafting tools, including Microsoft Word and Lexis for Microsoft Office, as presented by MLS - degreed Law Library staff and by Jeffrey D. Peters, LexisNexis Solutions Consultant. Key topics will include JCIT-mandated e-file formatting; efficient methods for compiling tables of authorities, tables of contents, and indexes; proper use of fonts, styles, templates, headers/footers; and page and paragraph numbering for forms, briefs, contracts, and other legal documents. 

Cost: Free

Where: Virtual via GoToWebinar

Total CLE Hours: 1.0 (0 Ethics)
Accredited by the State Bar of Texas (accreditation valid through 7/31/2024)

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Aug
24
2:30 PM14:30

Legal Tech Institute: Free Legal Tech for Everyone

 

Speaker: Elizabeth Martinez, Assistant Law Librarian, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

Program Description: Designed for those wanting to develop basic internet research skills. Speaker will provide an overview of freely available websites for accessing online sources of forms and legal information. The course will explore 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. This presentation is open to self-represented litigants.

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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Aug
10
2:30 PM14:30

Legal Tech Institute: The Evolution of Tech Competence

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Speaker: Heather Holmes, Education & Engagement Law Librarian, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library 

Program Description: Speaker will cover legal technology requirements for practicing Texas attorneys and will also explore in general why and how proficiency in legal tech -- especially for solo or small firm practitioners -- is an essential part of improving one's practice. The presentation will focus on the changing nature of legal practice due to advances in technology and the wide variety of practice management solutions that exist to help automate routine tasks and streamline overall workflow. Cautionary tales about the pitfalls of misusing technology will round out the session.

Cost: Free

Where: Virtual via GoToWebinar

Total CLE Hours: 1.0 (0 Ethics)
Accredited by the State Bar of Texas (accreditation valid through 7/31/2024)

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Jul
27
2:30 PM14:30
CLE

Legal Tech Institute: Word Up! Prep & Polish Legal Forms

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Speaker: Rodney Hall, Associate Law Librarian, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

Program Description: Speakers will cover advanced techniques in Microsoft Word for formatting, editing, and exporting legal documents.  Key topics include creating Table of Contents and Table of Authorities, using editing tools, and creating PDFs that meet e-filing requirements.   A portion of the session is dedicated to the practical application of the skills discussed.

Date: Thursday, July 27, 2023

Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (CST)

Cost: Free

Where: In Person

Total CLE Hours: 1.0 accreditation is valid though December 2023 and is accredited by the State Bar of Texas.

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Jul
13
2:30 PM14:30
CLE

Legal Tech Institute: Word Up! Find & Format Legal Forms

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Speaker: Rodney Hall, Associate Law Librarian, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

Program Description: Speakers will cover advanced techniques in Microsoft Word for formatting, editing, and exporting legal documents.  Key topics include creating Table of Contents and Table of Authorities, using editing tools, and creating PDFs that meet e-filing requirements.   A portion of the session is dedicated to the practical application of the skills discussed.

Cost: Free

Where: In Person

Total CLE Hours: 1.0 accreditation is valid though December 2023 and is accredited by the State Bar of Texas.

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Jun
1
2:30 PM14:30
CLE

Legal Tech Institute: Word Up! Prep & Polish Legal Documents

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Program Title: Word Up! Prep & Polish Legal Documents

Speaker: Rodney Hall, Associate Law Librarian, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

Program Description: In this CLE, speakers will cover advanced techniques in Microsoft Word for formatting, editing, and exporting legal documents. This will also cover headers and footers, page numbering, and e-filing requirements.

Date: Thursday, June 1, 2023

Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (CST)

Cost: Free

Where: In Person

Total CLE Hours: 1.0 accreditation is valid though December 2023 and is accredited by the State Bar of Texas.

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May
25
2:30 PM14:30

Free Lexis CLE: Marijuana Law in the Workplace

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Program Title: Marijuana Law in the Workplace

Speaker: Jeffrey Peters, Solutions Consultant

Program Description: Please join this class for an overview of current marijuana laws, trends in the medical industry, and insight into how changing times will likely impact our current, drug-free workplaces.

Date: Thursday, May 25, 2023

Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (CST)

Cost: Free

Where: Virtual on Zoom

Total CLE Hours: 1.0

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May
18
2:30 PM14:30
CLE

Legal Tech Institute: Word Up! Find & Format Legal Forms

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Program Title: Word Up! Find & Format Legal Forms

Speaker: Rodney Hall, Associate Law Librarian, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

Program Description: In this CLE, the speakers will demonstrate legal database research techniques for finding forms. Primarily, this will be done on Westlaw which is available in the law library. This is the introductory course for using Microsoft Word.

Date: Thursday, May 18, 2023

Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (CST)

Cost: Free

Where: In Person

Total CLE Hours: 1.0 accreditation is valid though December 2023 and is accredited by the State Bar of Texas.

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Dec
15
1:30 PM13:30

Free Ethics CLE from Lexis: Eliminating Bias in the Legal Profession (12/15/2022)

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Title: LexisNexis | Eliminating Bias in the Legal Profession

Presented By: Jeffrey Peters, Solutions Consultant

Event Type/Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Duration: 60 minutes

Date/Time: Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 1:30 p.m.

Cost: FREE

Earn: Texas - 1.0 hour MCLE & 1.0 hour Ethics

Program Description: The goal of this CLE presentation is to discuss bias and where it comes from; why it is harmful; how to detect it and how to eliminate it from our behavior as legal professionals. Practicing law is a bias landmine. From whether we believe a witness or opposing counsel; to how we counsel those in our organization we readily apply judgments to others—coloring our perceptions and thoughts. There is no cure for bias, but you can be more mindful, conscious and monitor your thoughts better. These are the four main questions we will answer in our discussion today: What is bias? What are unconscious and confirmation biases? What are the effects and costs of bias? And, finally how can we avoid bias through thinking about our thinking and implementing best practices

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Nov
10
1:30 PM13:30

Free Texas CLE: Westlaw Research Basics - Nov. 10, 2022

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Title: Westlaw Research Basics

Presented By: Dayne Tracy, Customer Trainer - Government

Event Type/Location: Virtual (Teams)

Duration: 60 minutes

Date/Time: Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 1:30 p.m.

Cost: FREE

Earn: Texas - 1 hour of CLE

Program Description: Learn basic strategies for research on Westlaw.

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