Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

The CMBA was honored to attend The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland's annual meeting, where the remarkable Ruby Bridges was awarded the Louis Starks Paragon Award for her lifetime of courage and advocacy for civil rights. We are also excited to share that Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP has generously pledged a $100,000 match challenge to support Legal Aid’s critical work in our community. To learn more about The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland and how you can contribute to this important cause, please visit their website: https://lnkd.in/eiSAnDG7

Stay Ahead of Nursing Home Debt Collection: Join Our Expert Panel Philip Althouse, Anna A., and Miriam Sheline for Key Insights on Legal Issues, Defense Strategies, and Consumer Protection Laws 🔑💼 To register: https://lnkd.in/exybbQNk

🚨 AI & Data Privacy: Navigating the Complex Relationship Between GDPR & the EU AI Act 🚨 As AI technology accelerates, legal frameworks like the GDPR and the EU AI Act are key to protecting personal data and rights. But how do they work together? 🧐 The EU AI Act, effective August 2024, complements the GDPR’s privacy safeguards with new rules tailored for AI. However, there are key differences that organizations must navigate to ensure compliance. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of AI regulation! ⚖️💡 To read the full article click here: https://lnkd.in/e28sxNEr

One week from today, The William J. O'Neill And Pat E. Morgenstern-Clarren Bankruptcy Institutes are back together again! This year and we are partnering with the Toledo Bar Association! Learn about the latest trends and hot topics, cutting-edge developments, and strategies in commercial and consumer bankruptcy law. Whether you prefer to attend in person at the Cleveland Metropolitan Conference Center or participate online via Zoom, we've got you covered! To Register: https://lnkd.in/eYjuG9Jz

Global Cleveland, in partnership with Cuyahoga County, The City of Cleveland, and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, invites you to join us for a symposium on December 4th, that will bring together immigration and legislative experts, elected officials, and residents to explore how the results of the 2024 election will affect international newcomers and immigration law. To register: https://lnkd.in/ets2kx5A

Space is limited for this year's Habeas Festivus! Come out and kick off the holiday season with the CMBA as a thank you to you all at beautiful Truss! Below are a few photos of this event space with a stunning view of downtown! Get your tickets now before they run out! https://lnkd.in/dmuj845F

Next Week, the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (CMBA), in partnership with the Women in Law Section, the Ohio Women's Bar Association (OWBA), and Enlightened Solutions, is proud to announce the release of a pivotal report titled Women’s Experience in Law. This report sheds light on the barriers, challenges, and microaggressions that women in the legal profession continue to face across Ohio. To register for this amazing CLE click here: https://lnkd.in/e5jFzqwt

Sullivan at 60: Defamation, Misinformation, and the Battle for Reputation in the Digital Age ⚖️📰 From Heslin v. Alex Jones to Dominion v. Fox, the legal landscape of defamation is evolving. Join John B. Lewis and the CMBA, as the "actual malice" standard faces new challenges, courts are grappling with how to address the growing spread of misinformation and its impact on reputations. To Register for the CLE: https://lnkd.in/eJNzfeKX

Proceeds from Rock the Foundation benefit the award-winning pro bono, community, and diversity pipeline programs funded by the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation that are making a positive difference in our community, including the Cleveland Legal Collaborative. If you or your firm would like to support the event as a sponsor or purchase tickets to attend, please contact Events Coordinator Karli Smith at ksmith@clemetrobar.org.  https://lnkd.in/efksmEK7

Lights, Camera, Ethics! 🌟 Join Stuart Teicher for a CLE like no other — celeb selfies, movie lawyer blunders, and lessons from race car drivers & fighter pilots on mental health in law! 🎬🚗✈️ Get ready for a fun, fast-paced session where Stuart connects celebrity encounters, iconic movie scenes, and essential ethics lessons for lawyers. Don’t miss out on learning from Bill Murray, Goodfellas, and more! https://lnkd.in/e2eBFxgU