CLE Videos & Materials
The NDNY Federal Court Bar Association is an Accredited NYS CLE Provider and our approval status now includes Online Video, for individual (self-study) participation. Access to Pre-Recorded CLEs and Past CLE Materials is available to current FCBA Members only. Click here to join the FCBA today!
Most, if not all, of our virtual CLE programs have been recorded for self-study viewing. Programs with accompanying videos are noted with “VOD” (Video On Demand) in the titles, below.
How do I get credit for viewing a pre-recorded CLE?
In order to receive credit for a pre-recorded CLE you must download and complete the NYS attorney affirmation form. Make sure to check the box for “Online Video” under “Format”. Throughout the recording, you will hear a code, or codes, depending on the length of the program. Simply record the code(s) on the form in the space provided, sign the affirmation, and return it to the FCBA director at [email protected]. A certificate of attendance will be provided as soon as possible. Attorneys should retain a copy of the affirmations and their New York CLE certificates of attendance. We also encourage you to fill out this survey to provide your evaluation of the CLE program.
Updated Rules for Newly Admitted Attorneys in New York (those in their first two years of practice): As of January 1, 2026, newly admitted New York attorneys can no longer earn CLE skills credits through individual, on-demand online courses or webinars. Skills credits must now be completed via traditional, in-person, in-classroom settings or through “group” interactive videoconferencing (VCN) where attendees gather in groups of at least two.
To view individual CLEs, you must be a member of the FCBA. Click here to be taken to our membership portal.
CLE: Section 1983 Civil Rights Litigation with Prof. Karen M. Blum (June 10, 2026)
This seminar will present an overview of Section 1983 Litigation, including Basic Principles; Post-Heck/Wallace Cases; Local Government Liability; Post-Deshaney Substantive Due Process Claims and Post-Parratt/Hudson Procedural Due Process Claims.
CLE for WDNY: How to Ethically Use-and Not Misuse-Gen-AI to Prepare a Legal Brief – May 13, 2026
A seminar on the ethical use of generative artificial intelligence to prepare a legal brief — 4 ways it can be ethically used, 4 ways it can’t be ethically used, 10 ethical duties triggered by it, and 12 steps to ethically use it.
CLE: Uncover the Rules: Federal Discovery Demystified – March 31, 2026 (no video)
Program Summary: A practical, foundational CLE designed for attorneys in their first two years of practice and those who do not regularly appear in federal court. This program provides a bird’s-eye view of federal discovery—from the Rule 16 conference and Rule 26 disclosures through written discovery, document production, depositions, discovery disputes, leading to motions for summary judgment.
CLE: How to Ethically Use – and not Misuse – Gen-AI to Prepare a Legal Brief (January 28, 2026) (VOD)
Program Summary: A seminar on the ethical use of generative artificial intelligence to prepare a legal brief — four things it can do, four things it can’t do, 10 ethical rules triggered by it, and 12 steps to ethically using it.
Key Considerations in Handling 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 Actions in both State and Federal Court (November 12, 2025) (VOD)
This program explores the different types of 1983 cases that can be brought in both state and federal court. The panel will provide a discussion of 1983 cases in general, differences between discovery in state and federal court, distinctions in handling cases filed by incarcerated individuals, including the Prisoner Litigation Reform Act, and perspectives and practice tips from the bench and bar. The program is designed for all skill levels.
CLE: Supreme Court Update:§1983 Civil Rights Litigation with Erwin Chemerinsky (October 23, 2025) (VOD)
Liability issues stemming from §1983 claims remain a complex and evolving challenge for courts nationwide, with the Supreme Court playing a significant role in shaping this area of law. American legal scholar and leading expert in civil rights and constitutional law, Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, presents this CLE program, helping practitioners stay informed about the most recent cases, emerging trends, and practical strategies impacting §1983 litigation.
CLE: Representing LGBTQIA+ Clients in Federal Court (October 16, 2025) (VOD)
This program was offered as part of the FCBA’s annual “Trying a Civil Rights Case” CLE Program. This portion of the program focuses on providing legal professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively represent LGBTQIA+ clients in federal court. It addresses the question of why LGBTQIA+ Cultural Competency Matters, language and terms, and provides resources and practical tips for working with LGBTQIA+ clients.
CLE: United States Supreme Court: The 2025–2026 Term (October 27, 2025) (VOD)
Program Summary: The College of Law’s annual United States Supreme Court Preview brings together journalists, litigators, and academics to discuss cases pending before the Supreme Court.
Trying a Civil Rights Case – October 9 (Albany) & October 16 (Syracuse)
Our 2025 Program will give you all the tools you need to confidently handle a Pro Bono prisoner case in Federal Court. In addition to skills training, this full-day program will include credit hours in DEI, Ethics, and Cybersecurity. This is an in-person program and will not be offered virtually.. This is an in-person program and will not be offered virtually.
Asset Forfeiture and Restitution in NDNY Criminal Cases: What You Should Know (July 16, 2025) (VOD)
Program Summary: Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how the U.S. Attorney’s Office approaches restitution, as well as administrative and judicial forfeiture, in criminal cases.
CLE: Mediation Mastery: Practical Techniques & Essential Ethics (June 10, 2025) (VOD)
Program Summary: Retired U.S. Magistrate Judge Christian Hummel, Jeffrey Anderson, Esq., Stephen Helmer, Esq., and Ryan Donovan, Esq. (moderator) will provide their perspectives on the use of arbitration and mediation to resolve cases. They will offer useful tips and techniques to aid in the resolution of disputes, as well as guidance on document submissions and preparing your client for the mediation process.
Law Day 2025: “E Pluribus Unum” with Prof. Christopher Riano (April 10, 2025)
Program Summary: Law Day 2025 celebrates the Constitution’s promise that out of many we are one, e pluribus unum. As we head towards our nation’s 250th anniversary, this conversation will focus on how the 13 colonies joined together as one nation – leading to our current-day understanding of our constitutional republic. This will help to provide easy lesson points that folks can take into the community to share in celebration of Law Day 2025.