Hi there. When I graduated law school, too many years ago to talk about, I had no idea what CLE was. No one told me that after I finished law school I would have to continue taking courses. And I certainly never pictured myself as one of the people who would be providing those courses. As it turns out, working for a CLE provider is an interesting job and I have enjoyed the 10 years I have been with my employer. I have met a lot of attorneys, created a lot of seminars, designed new ways to present programs. I have even taught a few programs myself. I have tried to create seminars that are timely and interesting. Easier said than done for the interesting, I know. But contrary to what I am sure is popular opinion, we do try and we do want you to enjoy your experience at our programs.
I have been thinking lately that there has to be a better way. I have to be able to make sure my courses are what my constituents (i.e. attorneys) need. I want to make sure that the attorneys who take my seminars leave having learned something useful that they can put to work immediately. I want to address the right topics in the right way at the right time. And I want to, as much as possible, remove the chore nature from attending a CLE program.
I want to make the seminars interesting, even fun, if I can. So I have started a twitter. And I have started this blog. And I am hoping, very much, to begin a conversation with the legal community, about how we can improve CLE.
I welcome your input.
