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CLE Events
All seminars have been approved by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Continuing Legal Education Board for the stated hours of credit.
Lunchtime CLE Seminars
These live seminars, typically 1 hour long, are provided by and hosted at the Beaver County Bar Association and have the option to bring your lunch, have lunch provided by BCBA for an additional cost, or attend the seminar only for CLE credit(s). You must pre-register with BCBA by clicking the “register” link next to the seminar title.
The Burned Out Lawyer - Recognition and Prevention Strategies
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm @ BCBA
Join us for Brian Quinn’s last presentation and a FREE CLE and Lunch (BCBA members only) for Member Appreciation Week as the Beaver County Bar Association offers the the seminar entitled “The Burned Out Lawyer – Recognition and Prevention Strategies” at the Bar Association building in Beaver. Registration and lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. The seminar will follow from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The presenter will be: Brian S. Quinn, Esquire – Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers
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This program will discuss:
- The early warning signs of impairment, with special emphasis on stress and burnout.
- Symptoms of stress and burnout that are particularly prevalent among members of the legal profession;
- Discussion will include the basic stress reactions, both physical and psychological; the difference between healthy stress and distress, with emphasis on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The transition from distress to burnout and how we can recognize and identify the sources of stress in our lives before burnout develops.
- Guidelines for a “master plan”, including realistic prevention strategies that work.
- Why lawyers and judges are at especially high risk to develop mental health and substance use disorders.
- The free services that Lawyers Assistance Programs provide to lawyers, judges, their family members and law students.
- The barriers that prevent lawyers and judges from seeking the help they need.
- The role that education plays in breaking the stigma and fear associated with alcoholism, substance use disorders and mental illness in the legal profession.
- The results of the 2026 ABA/Krill study that provides an update on the state of the legal profession and the mental health issues that we face.
This seminar has been approved by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Continuing Legal Education Board for one (1) hour of ethics credit.
Seating for the seminar is limited to 30. The first 30 reservations will be accepted.
FREE PIZZA FOR MEMBER APPRECIATION WEEK WILL BE PROVIDED ONLY TO THOSE BCBA MEMBERS WHO HAVE PREREGISTERED VIA THIS FORM
BROWN BAG LUNCHES ARE PERMISSIBLE.
TUITION FOR THIS SEMINAR:
BCBA Members Only – FREE – CLE Credit & Lunch Included
Non-BCBA Member – Seminar Only: $30.00
Non-BCBA Member – Seminar & Lunch: $50.00
PLEASE REGISTER BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23RD!
Non-Members please send or bring check for the total amount due made payable to the Beaver County Bar Association.
PBI Live Simulcast Seminars
These seminars, offered through PBI, are broadcast at the Beaver County Bar Association for a group of attendees to earn CLE credit(s). You must register directly with PBI for these seminars which can be done by clicking on the “register” button below the event description, by visiting PBI.org or by calling 1-800-247-4724.
*The Pennsylvania Bar Insurance Fund helped fund the equipment used to display these seminars.
Please visit the PBI website for any upcoming Live Simulcast Seminars at BCBA.
PBI Video Replay Seminars
These pre-recorded seminars, offered through PBI, are broadcast at the Beaver County Bar Association for a group of attendees for CLE credit(s). You must register directly with PBI for these seminars which can be done by clicking on the “register” link next to the seminar title above, by visiting PBI.org or by calling 1-800-247-4724.
*The Pennsylvania Bar Insurance Fund helped fund the equipment used to display these seminars.
No PBI Video Replay Seminar scheduled at this time.
Bridge the Gap Seminars
The Bridge the Gap Program was mandated by the Supreme Court to be a post-admission requirement and charged the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board with its administration. Newly admitted lawyers, who had not previously completed the program as a pre-admission requirement, will have until their first CLE compliance deadline to complete the 4-hour Bridge the Gap requirement. The Beaver County Bar Association will hold two (2) Bridge the Gap seminars per year – March & October. Please visit the PA Bar website for more information.
*The Pennsylvania Bar Insurance Fund helped fund the equipment used to display this seminar.
Bridge the Gap
The Bridge the Gap Seminar will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2026 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
THIS PROGRAM IS IN-PERSON ONLY.
VIDEO WILL BE PLAYED FOR ATTENDEES WITH LIVE IN-PERSON MODERATORS.
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THIS PROGRAM IS IN-PERSON ONLY.
The Bridge the Gap CLE seminar will be presented at the Bar Association building in Beaver in on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Registration will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. The seminar will follow from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Supreme Court mandated the Bridge the Gap Program to be a post-admission requirement and charged the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board with its administration. Newly admitted lawyers, who had not previously completed the program as a pre-admission requirement, will have until their first CLE compliance deadline to complete the four-hour Bridge the Gap requirement.
Presenters: To be determined
This seminar has been approved by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Continuing Legal Education Board for four (4) hours of ethics credit.
Seating for the seminar is limited to 30. The first 30 reservations will be accepted.
PLEASE REGISTER BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH!
Tuition for this Seminar:
Newly admitted attorneys who are BCBA Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NO CHARGE
Newly admitted attorneys who are NOT BCBA Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00*
Non- newly admitted attorneys who are BCBA Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00
Non-newly admitted attorneys that are NOT BCBA Members . . . . . . . . $50.00*
Please send or bring check for the total amount due found on the registration form,
made payable to the Beaver County Bar Association. No credit or debit cards accepted for this seminar at this time.
Avoiding Legal
Malpractice Seminars
Avoiding Legal Malpractice Seminars are provided by PBA and developed by the PBA Professional Liability Committee. The programs are offered in the spring and fall of each year at BCBA. Please visit the PA Bar website for additional information.
*The Pennsylvania Bar Insurance Fund helped fund the equipment used to display this seminar.
Avoiding Legal Malpractice Seminar
The Avoiding Legal Malpractice Seminar will be held on November 5, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Beaver County Bar Association building.
THIS SEMINAR IS IN-PERSON ONLY.
Please register by Monday, November 2nd.
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THIS PROGRAM IS IN-PERSON ONLY.
This in-person program features information on a variety of issues that have been identified as common areas where attorneys can be exposed to liability or malpractice claims and focuses on steps everyone can take to avoid, or at least mitigate, potential professional liability claims. The program will provide the perspective of a risk manager, addressing some of the scenarios attorneys may encounter in their daily work. Engagement letters, remote work, cloud computing, A.I., and cybersecurity are among the chief topics. Attend and get tips on steps you can take to cover your practice and be prepared if a claim is asserted against you or your firm.
The Pennsylvania Bar Association Insurance Program is advised and administered by our endorsed broker, USI Affinity. In addition to gaining valuable malpractice prevention information, attendees at the ALMS programs can qualify for up to a 7.5% discount* on their malpractice insurance and earn UP TO 2 hours of ethics CLE credit. Questions regarding your LPL insurance should be directed to USI Affinity at 610-537-1435. *The 7.5% credit is pro‑rated based on the number of attorneys in a firm who attend the seminar. The discount does not apply to part‑time policies or those who hold policies with another carrier.
This seminar has been approved by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Continuing Legal Education Board for one (1) hours of ethics credit.
Seating for the seminar is limited to 30. The first 30 reservations will be accepted.
TUITION FOR THIS SEMINAR:
BCBA Member – Seminar Only: $20.00
Non-BCBA Member – Seminar Only: $40.00
Please send or bring check for the total amount due made payable to the Beaver County Bar Association.