Abe Lincoln CLE Program

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Lunchtime Learning CLE

Abe Lincoln, Esq.: Lessons from the Trial Lawyer Who Became President

  • Speaker: Jeff Bolender, Esq. of Bolender Law Firm, PC
  • Course Description: Abraham Lincoln is often celebrated as a transformational president, but before he led the nation, he spent 25 years as a practicing trial lawyer, handling thousands of cases and honing persuasive advocacy, strategic litigation, and professional ethics. This CLE webinar explores Lincoln’s education and legal career and the practical lessons modern attorneys can apply today.
    • Participants will gain insights into:
      • Lincoln’s self-taught legal education—how he mastered the law through disciplined study and practice, and what this means for today’s lawyers committed to lifelong learning.
      • Strategic advocacy and persuasion—his ability to connect with juries, cross-examine witnesses, and craft compelling arguments using logic, humor, and storytelling.
      • Ethical obligations and professional integrity—why Lincoln believed that honesty was a lawyer’s most important asset and how his ethical compass guided his legal practice.
      • Lincoln’s major cases and litigation tactics—analyzing five pivotal cases from his career, including criminal defense, commercial disputes, and constitutional challenges.
      • Modern applications of Lincoln’s legal philosophy—how his principles of resilience, adaptability, and persuasive argumentation remain essential for today’s litigators, trial attorneys, and general practitioners.
    • By the end of this one-hour session, participants will:
      • ✅ Develop a deeper understanding of Lincoln’s legal strategies and their relevance to contemporary practice.
      • ✅ Learn practical techniques to enhance advocacy, from jury persuasion to written arguments.
      • ✅ Gain a renewed perspective on legal ethics, professional responsibility, and the duty of a lawyer to uphold justice.
    • Each attendee will also receive a companion article by Jeff Bolender, a detailed examination of Lincoln’s education and legal career, providing additional insights and case studies.
  • When: Thursday, March 20, 2025, 12 to 1:15 pm
  • Where: Online via Zoom
  • Offers: 1.0 general CLE credit for Nevada lawyers
  • Live webcast (via Zoom): FREE for CCBA Members (2025) only
  • Recorded materials rental: $25/CCBA Member or $50/non-member. Recorded materials are delivered via hyperlink in an email. Please allow up to 6 weeks (after date of original presentation) for delivery.
  • RSVP to CCBA by 3/18/2025: Complete form below
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Note: Recorded materials are provided via hyperlink in email from StephanieAbbott@clarkcountybar.org. Please allow for up to 6 weeks (after date of original presentation) for delivery via email. The recorded program and supporting materials are for use by the registered attendee only. Do NOT share with others.
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Payment to Clark County Bar Association via web form, phone call to 702-387-6011, or delivery to 717 S. 8th Street, Las Vegas, NV, 89101. Cancellations must be submitted in writing to the CCBA via email to Donnaw@clarkcountybar.org by 3/18/2025 to qualify for a refund of the event registration fee less a $15 processing fee. No refunds will be issued after 3/18/2025.
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Questions are welcome; however, there is no guarantee the question will be addressed before, during, or after this event.
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All RSVPs must be made to the CCBA at least 48 hours before the event starts. Pricing of the live webcast event is included with the 2025 CCBA membership.  CCBA membership will be verified upon RSVP. During the event, attendance will be taken and only those Nevada lawyers in attendance will have their attendance reported to Nevada’s Board of Continuing Legal Education. The event will be recorded for use in the CCBA’s audio/visual library. The recorded versions of the program will be offered for rental use at a small fee (to cover administrative costs). For more information and to RSVP for this event, contact Donna Wiessner at donnaw@clarkcountybar.org or (702) 387-6011.