Do Not Settle for Boring CLE!

We offer Continuing Legal Education that is Fascinating, Useful and Free.

Hello!  My name is John Howley.  I am on a mission to provide CLE programs that are fascinating, useful and free.

That's why we offer programs such as "Stealing Evidence," "The Happy Lawyer," and "Whistleblowers and Traitors."  I think you will enjoy them.  Plus they're free, can be taken online,  and most give you ethics credits.  ​So, what are you waiting for?

Just fill out the form at the bottom of this page and we will send you the current schedule.

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Stealing Evidence

Ethically Representing Clients Who Record Conversations, Copy Documents, and Download Files

When a client walks into a lawyer's office with secretly-recorded conversations, stolen documents and downloaded data files, the lawyer must be prepared to deal with complicated legal and ethical issues.  What if the documents contain attorney-client privileged information?  Or HIPAA-protected medical information?   What if the client violated federal criminal laws by downloading data from computers he was not authorized to access?

​Acting improperly can not only damage the client's case, it can also subject the lawyer to disqualification, malpractice claims, ethics complaints, and even criminal charges.

This program explains the ethical rules applicable to stolen evidence, and provides guidance on how to protect yourself and your client.  You will learn the questions you must ask, and the steps you must take, before you start reviewing documents from unknown sources.

"This is the BEST ethics class I have ever attended! This speaker is engaging, knowledgeable -- fantastic!!!"
Frank K., Bayonne, NJ

"Speaker was incredible.  Knowledegable, concise and most of all, interesting!"
Robert E. J., Austin, TX

"Knowledgeable speaker with a good sense of humor."
Jim, Tuxedo, NY

​"Wow, there are a lot of significant issues here and this was a comprehensive treatment of those issues.
Excellent treatment of the subject.  Engaging presentation.   Just top notch."
Ronald M., New York, NY

"An excellent lecture and an excellent lecturer. This course should be taken by every lawyer.
It will remind you of very important ethical and substantive rules and information."
Josh N., Boston, MA

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Whistleblowers and Traitors

Understanding How the Whistleblower Laws Balance the Interests of Secrecy, Democracy, and the Rule of Law

Whistleblowers can be seen as heroes or traitors, often based solely on our own, subjective and personal views.  John explores the seemingly contradictory laws facing whistleblowers that can result in a long prison sentence for violating secrecy laws, or a huge financial reward for reporting fraudulent conduct, and sometimes both.

"Knowledgeable and engaging.  Super interesting!"
Romana, San Francisco, CA

"I would watch anything Mr. Howley wants to talk about."
Susan, Marble Rock, IA

"Excellent Speaker. I could have listened to him for another hour."
Francine, Gurnee, IL

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Seams in the Web

A Conservative Confronts the Reality of the Death Penalty in America

As a young associate at a large law firm, John Howley was assigned to work on a pro bono death penalty case.  What he saw was shocking and led him to volunteer for more than a dozen death penalty cases.  Reviewing his extraordinary record of success, The New York Law Journal wrote, "The best news a death row inmate can hear is that John Howley has agreed to accept his case." 

In this talk, John explores the reality of the death penalty in the United States.  Relying on more than a dozen death penalty cases he has handled over the years, he explains how he has convinced Judges and Governors around the country to spare his clients' lives by appealing to very conservative legal and moral principals.

"Excellent speaker. Gripped me from the very beginning."
John, Mahwah, NJ

"This guy is outstanding. Enjoyable!"
Roger, Red Hook, NY

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Blowing the Whistle on Healthcare Fraud

The Government Pays Multi-Million Dollar Rewards to Whistleblowers Reporting Medicare and Medicaid Fraud

Healthcare fraud is a multibillion dollar problem that shows up at every level of the system, from large hospital chains to small physician practices. 

​John brings a unique perspective to the problem - and the compliance solutions - based on years of experience advising pharmaceutical companies, defending healthcare providers accused of fraud, and representing whistleblowers who cooperate with government investigators.

"Very lively and interesting speaker!"
Kimberly, New York, NY

"He is by far the best at what he does."
Burnadette, Pensacola, FL

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Whistleblowers on Wall Street

Understanding the SEC Whistleblower Program and Its Multi-Million Dollar Rewards

The Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Program set a new standard by allowing whistleblowers to report fraud - and collect financial rewards - while remaining anonymous.  In this talk, John explores how the program works, the results so far, and what it means for enforcing the securities laws in the future.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has received more than 6,500 tips and reports under the Dodd-Frank whistleblower program, and recently it began assessing fines against alleged wrongdoers. Prominent whistleblower attorney John Howley explains how the Dodd-Frank whistleblower program works, what makes a whistleblower complaint successful, and how the SEC determines the amount of a whistleblower’s financial reward.​

"Not a wasted moment.  Intriguing."
Diane, Calumet City, IL

"Phenomenal Speaker."
Mark, San Francisco, CA

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The Happy Lawyer

How the Ethics Rules Can Make Us Better, Happier Lawyers

After 35 years working as a higher education lobbyist, law clerk to a federal judge, litigation partner and chairman of business development at an AmLaw 100 firm, CEO of an energy company, and trial lawyer in solo practice, John Howley thought he had it all figured out. 

Then his son graduated from law school and asked, "What should I do with my law degree?"  That question prompted John to think about what was really important and enjoyable about the practice of law. 

In this program, John looks at the ethics rules from a new perspective:  how they can help us become better, happier lawyers.

"A truly exceptional speaker."
Carol, Evanston, IL

"A tour de force!"
JW, Bluefield, WV