Public Law for the Public's Lawyers
I lead the planning for Public Law for the Public’s Lawyers (PLPL). The course addresses issues relevant to attorneys who work in or with North Carolina state government. That means a focus on legislative branch and executive branch information and issues, typically. We usually offer the program in the fall and plan for 12 hours of CLE. This year’s offering will be entirely online, via Zoom, over three days. We will offer post-event recordings for viewing as well.
The availability of videos after the event will be different than in previous years. In previous years, we held events that you could attend where the program was replayed as a video. For this year, the program will be available as on-demand videos for individualized viewing from your own work station after the event.
2025 Public Law for the Public's Lawyers Agenda
On-demand videos will be available for purchase Nov. 12, 2025 - Jan. 31, 2026.
Additional information
As noted above, this will be a virtual program, offered over 3 days with 12 hours of CLE.
CLE Breakdown
1 Technology Hour
1 Professional Well-Being Hour
2 Ethics Hours
8 General Hours
Attendees: Members of the legislative staff, as well as other lawyers working for and with the state, local government, and the university system.
2025 Public Law for the Public's Lawyer Agenda
To receive CLE credit, individuals must register and attend the full course. Upon completion, the program manager will submit your hours to the NC Bar (paralegals see below). No form will be required for attorneys who qualify for the full 12 hours of credit.
If you miss any sessions and still want to receive credit, please reach out to the program manager to make arrangements. However, if you do not require the full 12 hours of CLE, complete the Partial Credit Form and email it to the program manager. NOTE: If we do not hear from you by Nov. 14th, your name will be submitted for the full 12 hours of credit.
For paralegals, complete this attendance form for course credit and email it to the program manager. The CLE Liaison will sign and return the form to you for self-reporting.
SLIDES FROM THIS FALL'S COURSE WILL BE POSTED AS THEY ARE RECEIVED.
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025
Legal Ethics, the Murdaugh Murders, and The Devil at His Elbow - Shea Denning
Immunities for Government Officials: What You Need to Know - Becca Fisher-Gabbard
Anti-discrimination Law Under the Second Trump Administration: Executive Orders, DEI, and More - Diane Juffras
- Part 1: The Elimination of DEI
- Part 2: The Elimination of Disparate Impact Theory of Discrimination
- Part 3: Reinterpretation of Unlawful "Sex" Discrimination
The Adult Protection Network and Multidisciplinary Teams - Meredith Smith
- NC Adult Protection Network Website
- "Statutory Case Review Multidisciplinary Teams", From On the Civil Side, A UNC SOG Blog
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025
Supreme Court Review and Preview - Joe Hyde & Jeff Welty
Calm in the Midst of Chaos - Candace Hoffman
- Additional NC Lawyer Assistance Program Resources
Open Meetings and Closed Sessions: What You Need to Know- Kristina Wilson
The Law and Finance of Sports Betting in NC - Chris McLaughlin
- "Should NC Bet Big on Sports Gambling?"
- "Sports Gambling in NC One Year Later"
- "2025 Video Sweepstakes Update"
Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
Mischief Managed: Taking Control of Your Inbox - Catherine Sanders Reach
Digital Dragnets - Jeff Welty
The Changing Landscape of the [Un]Authorized Practice of Law - Ellen Murphy
Litigation Over the Riggs Seat on the Supreme Court in NC: What Happened and What It Means for the Future - Bob Joyce
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