Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

The following CLE programs are available to Maine attorneys free of charge. All programs are subject to change. If you have any questions, or have problems attending a session, please contact Jessica Lundgren, Maine State Law & Legislative Reference Library: jessica.lundgren@legislature.maine.gov.

 

Maine Legislative History Research

• Format: Live webinar

• Date/Time: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 9:45 AM-12:00 PM

• Speaker(s): Jessica Lundgren, Director, Maine State Law & Legislative Reference Library

• Description: This course will provide step-by-step instruction on how to compile the legislative history of Maine laws. It will also cover the varying uses of legislative history by all three branches of government as well as the Maine Supreme Judicial Court’s recognition of appropriate sources of legislative history. It will end with an introduction to statutory history, which will serve as a jumping off point for future courses.

• CLE Credit: 2 HOURS

• Registration: Registration is REQUIRED for this program! Please click here to register: https://legislature-maine-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/PWEOw5ZPRkelGWyZ21R6gw

 

Maine Statutory History Research

• Format: Live webinar

• Date/Time: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 9:45 AM-11:30 AM

• Speaker(s): Jessica Lundgren, Director, Maine State Law & Legislative Reference Library

• Description: This course will pick up where Maine Legislative History Research leaves off. It will cover the relationship between session laws and the statutes, the distinction between legislative history and statutory history, previous revisions of the Maine Revised Statutes, and tracing current statutes back decades or, sometimes, a century or more.

• CLE Credit: 1.5 HOURS

• Registration: Registration is REQUIRED for this program! Please click here to register: https://legislature-maine-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q-QpmuB2ShKZrIn4Qqwupw

 

Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions

• Format: Live webinar

• Date/Time: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 10:00 AM-11:15 AM

• Speaker(s): Misty Connors, Solutions Consultant, LexisNexis Legal & Professional

• Description: In this CLE, the presenter will present emerging issues and trends of any employer’s use of artificial intelligence for employment decision making. Discussion will include the new Equal Employment Opportunities Commission’s new Strategic Enforcement Plan and other attempts from state and local governments to combat the growing trend of bias and discrimination that is weaving its way into employers hiring, promotion, and firing decisions. Finally, this CLE will discuss the implications and ethical responsibilities of lawyers have surrounding this topic as well as how lawyers should advise their employer clients.

• CLE Credit: 1 HOUR

Registration: Registration is not required, but you will need to create a FREE LexisNexis University account to claim credit. Click on THIS LINK to attend the meeting.: 

 

Online Legal Research and Resources

• Format: Live webinar

• Date/Time: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 10:00 AM-11:15 AM

• Speaker(s): Misty Connors, Solutions Consultant, LexisNexis Legal & Professional

• Description: The many ways technology can aid attorneys in locating the best and most on point statutes, caselaw, secondary materials and all relevant materials can be overwhelming. The comments to the model rules of professional conduct governing attorneys state that “to maintain competency a lawyer should keep abreast…[of] the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology.” The goal of this course is to assist attorneys in navigating online legal research, so they feel more confident and competent when researching subjects important to their work. This CLE is an interactive scenario-based course that considers the daily tasks that attendees may be required to perform.

• CLE Credit: 1 HOUR

• Registration: Registration is not required, but you will need to create a FREE LexisNexis University account to claim credit. Stay tuned for a link to this program.

  

Diving Deeper Into Legal Research Potential

• Format: Live webinar

• Date/Time: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 10:00 AM-11:15 AM

• Speaker(s): Misty Connors, Solutions Consultant, LexisNexis Legal & Professional

• Description: American businessman and former CEO of Microsoft Steve Ballmer once stated, “The number one benefit of information technology is that it empowers people to do what they want to do. It lets people be creative. It lets people be productive. It lets people learn things they didn't think they could learn before, and so in a sense it is all about potential.” The goal of this course today is to harnessing the potential as attorneys to learn things about online legal research you didn’t think you could learn before. This course is going to be a deeper dive into online legal research. According to the model rules of professional conduct, attorneys need to maintain competency, and a component of maintaining competency is to keep abreast of the benefits and risks of relevant technology. By the end of this course you all will be made aware of advanced online legal research methods to harness your potential as a researcher and to maintain a standard of competency in the legal profession.

• CLE Credit: 1 HOUR

• Registration: Registration is not required, but you will need to create a FREE LexisNexis University account to claim credit. Stay tuned for a link to this program.

  

Cryptocurrency Overview: Concerns, Regulations & Resources

• Format: Live webinar

• Date/Time: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 10:00 AM-11:15 AM

• Speaker(s): Misty Connors, Solutions Consultant, LexisNexis Legal & Professional

• Description: The mystery of cryptocurrency requires a specialized level of understanding as it is a complex and emerging topic. Cryptocurrency is becoming a new language, in an array of fields such as banking, investment, and the law. The vast amount of information available about cryptocurrency across many different platforms has grown exceptionally since the birth of the first cryptocurrency in 2009. This technology and the various ways to access the information impact how attorneys practice and uphold the law. Cryptocurrency also brings forth more issues and new laws that your clients may face. This course will get you up to speed on the latest cryptocurrency concerns as well as teach you how to find current resources and regulations to increase your knowledge. The goal of this course is to support attorneys in understanding what cryptocurrency is, what are the statutes and legislation that currently govern cryptocurrency, and the various in-depth resources regarding cryptocurrency that research platforms provide to attorneys and support staff.

• CLE Credit: 1 HOUR

• Registration: Registration is not required, but you will need to create a FREE LexisNexis University account to claim credit. Stay tuned for a link to this program.

  

Ethics for Legal Professionals When Using Technology

• Format: Live webinar

• Date/Time: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 10:00 AM-11:15 AM

• Speaker(s): Misty Connors, Solutions Consultant, LexisNexis Legal & Professional

• Description: Technology continues to reshape every aspect of our personal and professional lives. This ethics course is designed for new and seasoned legal professionals – attorneys, paralegals and staff members alike – to review and reinforce common ethical duties related to the use of technology. The course zeroes in on the most common ethical issues that arise daily across all legal roles and best practices for using social media and the open web, conducting legal and factual research, and adopting emerging AI technology solutions.

• CLE Credit: 1 HOUR

• Registration: Registration is not required, but you will need to create a FREE LexisNexis University account to claim credit. Stay tuned for a link to this program.

 

Ethical Legal Research with Generative AI

• Format: Live webinar

• Date/Time: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 10:00 AM-11:15 AM

• Speaker(s): Misty Connors, Solutions Consultant, LexisNexis Legal & Professional

• Description: This CLE presentation is for legal professionals who want a better understanding of the intersection between generative AI and legal ethics. Beginning with a foundational overview of AI and its generative capabilities, participants will explore the ethical implications as outlined by the American Bar Association (ABA) model rules. Key topics include maintaining competency (Rule 1.1), ensuring confidentiality (Rule 1.6), and effective supervision (Rule 5.1) in the context of AI use. The course will also address potential sanctions for unethical AI practices and provide insights into the application of AI in legal research tools, emphasizing ethical principles and considerations. Participants will engage in discussions on specific ethical issues such as AI hallucinations, supervisory concerns, and confidentiality challenges. The course concludes with a review of ethical AI use policies within law firms and an open discussion to consolidate learning and address participant queries. This course is designed to equip legal professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to ethically integrate AI into their practice.

• CLE Credit: 1 HOUR

• Registration: Registration is not required, but you will need to create a FREE LexisNexis University account to claim credit. Stay tuned for a link to this program.

 

Researching Maine Private and Special Laws

• Format: Live webinar

• Date/Time: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 10:00 AM-11:30 AM

• Speaker(s): Jessica Lundgren, Director, Maine State Law & Legislative Reference Library

• Description: TBD

• CLE Credit: 1.5 HOURS

• Registration: Registration is REQUIRED for this program! Stay tuned for a registration link to this program.

 

The Dawning of a New Era: Combining Extractive and Generative AI for New Possibilities

• Format: Live webinar

• Date/Time: Wednesday, December 2, 2026 10:00 AM-11:15 AM

• Speaker(s): Misty Connors, Solutions Consultant, LexisNexis Legal & Professional

• Description: Chances are, you're already using extractive Artificial Intelligence (AI) in some areas of your legal practice — whether that be for case search, client management, document preparation, or some combination of these. Now, generative AI – the type of AI that powers tools like ChatGPT — is on the verge of changing the way you research again. This CLE will detail how AI can be harnessed in the legal industry, offering examples, resources, and tips. Additionally, the CLE will cover a lawyers ethical duty to use generative AI responsibly to ensure the information generative AI is accurate and reliable to ensure the best outcome for your clients.

• CLE Credit: 1 HOUR

• Registration: Registration is not required, but you will need to create a FREE LexisNexis University account to claim credit. Stay tuned for a link to this program.

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