MESA CLE

The Chattanooga Bar Association is now offering Mesa CLE.

Getting your CLE Credit has never been so easy! Just sign up (below), show up (virtually) and

enjoy the show!


Mesa CLE was founded by Sean Carter, the country's foremost (and likely, only) Humorist at Law. Sean is a graduate of Harvard Law School and practiced corporate securities law for a decade before leaving the practice of law in 2002. Since then, he has crisscrossed the country delivering his "lawpsided" seminars for more than 350 bar associations, law firms and in-house corporate legal departments in more than 40 states.

In 2015, Sean started Mesa CLE as a way to allow him to spread the "lawgther" to an even greater number of attorneys. Since then, he has been joined by some of the nation's most dynamic CLE presenters. Together, they conduct more than 70 live webinars each year for lawyers across the country through our partnerships with state and local bar associations and other legal groups.

IF YOU CAN'T SAY SOMETHING NICE, SHUT UP!

The Ethical Imperative for Civility

Wednesday, Jul 16, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
1 hour of Dual
As children, we were all taught, "If you can't say something nice, then don't say anything at all." Well, that advice holds especially true for lawyers. Whether in open court, a deposition, or contract negotiation, lawyers who choose to "go low," run a high risk of bar discipline. Increasingly, disciplinary authorities are treating the once aspirational goal of civility as a mandate. Therefore, it's important for all lawyers to be reminded of their obligation to "play nice."
REVIEWS

What lawyers from across the country are saying about this webinar ...

"Topic was presented in an interesting and entertaining manner that helps drive home the message."

"I actually laughed out loud at some of the examples... definitely kept my attention"

"Laughed out lout a number of times. Very entertaining and informaitonal"

"Excellent presentation. RPC that I rarely have considered because I wrongly assume I would never be so stupid as to offend but given the social climate in our world lately an area that really needs attention by lawyers (and humans in general!). Presenter was funny as always - LOL'd on several occasions. Loved the slides too. Such an art to be able to add humor to this sensitive subject."

"Well done Sean. Like your style. Will attend another of yours sometime."

FACULTY


Sean Carter
Mesa, AZ		 Sean Carter is a Harvard Law grad, who spent a decade practicing securities law before leaving the practice of law to pursue a career as the country's foremost Humorist at Law.

Since then, Mr. Carter has crisscrossed the country delivering comedic professional educational seminars for more than 350 legal organizations in three dozen states. His presentation topics run the gamut from legal ethics to stress management to diversity. Yet, all of his presentations have one thing in common -- humor and plenty of it.

In fact, in 2003, Mr. Carter was dubbed "America's Funniest Lawyer" by The Radio and Television Interview Report.

Finally, Sean lives in Mesa, Arizona with his wife and four sons.

LEGAL ETHICS IS NO LAUGHING MATTER

What Lawyer Jokes Say About Our Ethical Foibles

Wednesday, Jul 23, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
1 hour of Dual
In this one-of-a-kind ethics presentation, Mr. Carter explores the topic of lawyer jokes, whether they have any basis in fact and what they say about our adherence to the rules of professional conduct. He does so through the use of video clips dramatizing these jokes. He also will use audience polling and questions from attendees to spread the "laughter."
REVIEWS

What lawyers from across the country are saying about this webinar ...

"A refreshing change of pace from most CLE's."

"Creative CLE!"

"Best Ethics CLE I've ever attended!"

"Great presentation. Very informative and entertaining."

"This was the best seminar yet. Sean was at the top of his game. He clearly loves presenting this seminar. I enjoyed it."

FACULTY


Sean Carter
Mesa, AZ		 Sean Carter is a Harvard Law grad, who spent a decade practicing securities law before leaving the practice of law to pursue a career as the country's foremost Humorist at Law.

Since then, Mr. Carter has crisscrossed the country delivering comedic professional educational seminars for more than 350 legal organizations in three dozen states. His presentation topics run the gamut from legal ethics to stress management to diversity. Yet, all of his presentations have one thing in common -- humor and plenty of it.

In fact, in 2003, Mr. Carter was dubbed "America's Funniest Lawyer" by The Radio and Television Interview Report.

Finally, Sean lives in Mesa, Arizona with his wife and four sons.

COMMANDING DATA

Using A.I. to Review Documents at Warp Speed

Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
1 hour of Dual
Artificial intelligence can help lawyers navigate with precision and speed the vast expanse of legal documents entailed in conducting discovery and due diligence. Join us as we explore practical applications, ethical considerations, and the latest advancements in AI that will allow lawyers to boldly take their practices to where they've never been before.
REVIEWS

What lawyers from across the country are saying about this webinar ...

"Very relevant presentation."

What your local colleagues are saying about webinars presented by this faculty ...

"The presenter was awesome!"

What lawyers across the country are saying about webinars presented by this faculty ...

"I've been waiting for someone to teach me the basics and help me decide what would be helpful or not, so this was great for my skill level and needs. Appreciated all of the humor. AND appreciated that it wasn't a Gen Z talking over me with technical stuff I don't get lol."

"Very thorough overview of the potential of AI, when fine tuned, but also the extreme risks, and biases, associated with the inherent limitations of manufactured intelligence"

"Great CLE! One of the best I've been to in 20+ years."

FACULTY


Sean Carter
Mesa, AZ		 Sean Carter is a Harvard Law grad, who spent a decade practicing securities law before leaving the practice of law to pursue a career as the country's foremost Humorist at Law.

Since then, Mr. Carter has crisscrossed the country delivering comedic professional educational seminars for more than 350 legal organizations in three dozen states. His presentation topics run the gamut from legal ethics to stress management to diversity. Yet, all of his presentations have one thing in common -- humor and plenty of it.

In fact, in 2003, Mr. Carter was dubbed "America's Funniest Lawyer" by The Radio and Television Interview Report.

Finally, Sean lives in Mesa, Arizona with his wife and four sons.

SHOW ME THE ETHICS!

The Ethical Way to Bill for Legal Services

Wednesday, Aug 6, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
1 hour of Dual
While it is important for lawyers to be compensated for their services, it is even more important for lawyers to use ethical billing and collection practices in securing such compensation. Drawing on examples provided by current and past nominees from his annual Ethy Awards for the worst ethical behavior, legal humorist Sean Carter will provide a poignant reminder of how NOT to bill clients and collect fees. And in the process, he will reinforce the relevant legal ethics principles underlying such practices.
REVIEWS

What your local colleagues are saying about this webinar ...

"The presenter was awesome!"

What lawyers from across the country are saying about this webinar ...

"The best CLE presenter I've encountered in my 25 years of practice."

"Excellent seminar. Very enjoyable and entertaining."

"An easy way to fulfill an hour of ethics credit over the lunch break!"

"First time on a Sean Carter webinar. I'd recommend."

FACULTY


Sean Carter
Mesa, AZ		 Sean Carter is a Harvard Law grad, who spent a decade practicing securities law before leaving the practice of law to pursue a career as the country's foremost Humorist at Law.

Since then, Mr. Carter has crisscrossed the country delivering comedic professional educational seminars for more than 350 legal organizations in three dozen states. His presentation topics run the gamut from legal ethics to stress management to diversity. Yet, all of his presentations have one thing in common -- humor and plenty of it.

In fact, in 2003, Mr. Carter was dubbed "America's Funniest Lawyer" by The Radio and Television Interview Report.

Finally, Sean lives in Mesa, Arizona with his wife and four sons.

YAKETY YAK! DO CALL BACK!

The Ethical Need for Prompt Client Communication

Wednesday, Aug 13, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
1 hour of Dual
While it is important to comply with every obligation of the ethics canon, the obligation to promptly communicate with the client may be the most important. Lawyers who flaunt this rule leave their clients with no choice but to contact the state bar in a desperate attempt to seek answers to their questions. And, of course, by that point, the disciplinary authorities will have a long list of questions of their own.

In this insightful webinar, legal humorist Sean Carter will provide lawyers with practical tips for how to meet the increasingly difficult of burden of talking, emailing and texting to each client's content.
REVIEWS

What lawyers from across the country are saying about this webinar ...

"Very informative and hilarious! The hardest I have laughed at a CLE ever!"

"He made ethics entertaining. Not an easy task."

"Refreshingly interesting motivational and humorous. I don't think I've ever said that about a CLE before."

"Excellent course! Sean Carter is informative and funny."

"Excellent presentation! Can't wait for the next one!"

FACULTY


Sean Carter
Mesa, AZ		 Sean Carter is a Harvard Law grad, who spent a decade practicing securities law before leaving the practice of law to pursue a career as the country's foremost Humorist at Law.

Since then, Mr. Carter has crisscrossed the country delivering comedic professional educational seminars for more than 350 legal organizations in three dozen states. His presentation topics run the gamut from legal ethics to stress management to diversity. Yet, all of his presentations have one thing in common -- humor and plenty of it.

In fact, in 2003, Mr. Carter was dubbed "America's Funniest Lawyer" by The Radio and Television Interview Report.

Finally, Sean lives in Mesa, Arizona with his wife and four sons.

MAY IT DISPLEASE THE COURT?

Keeping Your Head (and Your Law License) in Court

Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
1 hour of Dual
In this hilarious webinar, legal humorist Sean Carter reviews some of the most outrageous breaches of lawyer decorum in recent years. In doing so, he will address the underlying reasons for lawyers to act out in this manner and provide tips to prevent losing control of our emotions (and our law licenses).
REVIEWS

What lawyers from across the country are saying about this webinar ...

"I would advise other attorneys to watch this."

"I wish I could have provided live feedback of my constant laughter! This was a great presentation. It's obviously unfortunate that these are true stories of misconduct but it's always a good reminder of what not to do in any tribunal (especially karate!)."

"Content and presentation were both excellent as always!"

"Excellent --the humor really keeps my attention!"

"One of the most entertaining CLEs."

FACULTY


Sean Carter
Mesa, AZ		 Sean Carter is a Harvard Law grad, who spent a decade practicing securities law before leaving the practice of law to pursue a career as the country's foremost Humorist at Law.

Since then, Mr. Carter has crisscrossed the country delivering comedic professional educational seminars for more than 350 legal organizations in three dozen states. His presentation topics run the gamut from legal ethics to stress management to diversity. Yet, all of his presentations have one thing in common -- humor and plenty of it.

In fact, in 2003, Mr. Carter was dubbed "America's Funniest Lawyer" by The Radio and Television Interview Report.

Finally, Sean lives in Mesa, Arizona with his wife and four sons.

CHATTYGPT

Using AI for More Effective Communication

Wednesday, Aug 27, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
1 hour of Dual
Join us as we delve into the revolutionary ways AI is transforming lawyer communications. Discover how this cutting-edge technology can enhance your interactions with clients, streamline internal collaborations, and facilitate negotiations with opposing counsel. This engaging session will provide practical insights and hands-on exercises, equipping you with the tools to leverage AI for greater efficiency and effectiveness in your practice.
REVIEWS

What your local colleagues are saying about webinars presented by this faculty ...

"The presenter was awesome!"

What lawyers across the country are saying about webinars presented by this faculty ...

"I've been waiting for someone to teach me the basics and help me decide what would be helpful or not, so this was great for my skill level and needs. Appreciated all of the humor. AND appreciated that it wasn't a Gen Z talking over me with technical stuff I don't get lol."

"Very thorough overview of the potential of AI, when fine tuned, but also the extreme risks, and biases, associated with the inherent limitations of manufactured intelligence"

"Great CLE! One of the best I've been to in 20+ years."

"Thought provoking and well done."

FACULTY


Sean Carter
Mesa, AZ		 Sean Carter is a Harvard Law grad, who spent a decade practicing securities law before leaving the practice of law to pursue a career as the country's foremost Humorist at Law.

Since then, Mr. Carter has crisscrossed the country delivering comedic professional educational seminars for more than 350 legal organizations in three dozen states. His presentation topics run the gamut from legal ethics to stress management to diversity. Yet, all of his presentations have one thing in common -- humor and plenty of it.

In fact, in 2003, Mr. Carter was dubbed "America's Funniest Lawyer" by The Radio and Television Interview Report.

Finally, Sean lives in Mesa, Arizona with his wife and four sons.

Mesa CLE was founded by Sean Carter, the country's foremost (and likely, only) Humorist at Law. Sean is a graduate of Harvard Law School and practiced corporate securities law for a decade before leaving the practice of law in 2002. Since then, he has crisscrossed the country delivering his "lawpsided" seminars for more than 350 bar associations, law firms and in-house corporate legal departments in more than 40 states.

In 2015, Sean started Mesa CLE as a way to allow him to spread the "lawgther" to an even greater number of attorneys. Since then, he has been joined by some of the nation's most dynamic CLE presenters. Together, they conduct more than 70 live webinars each year for lawyers across the country through our partnerships with state and local bar associations and other legal groups.

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