Can’t Stand Still: Lauren Newton On the Power of NCAJ CLE, the Women’s Caucus and Her Dedication to NCAJ

With February being CLE season at NCAJ, host Amber Nimocks welcomes Lauren Newton, an NCAJ leader who has helped develop popular CLEs, including the auto torts series. Lauren also discusses her involvement in other NCAJ initiatives, such as helping launch its Women’s Caucus. She describes serving as a delegate for the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and – if all that’s not enough – acting as an avid Instagram poster outside of her law practice.

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Name: Lauren Newton

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💡 Episode Highlights 💡

[02:25] Amazing CLEs: Lauren reveals the secrets behind the NCAJ’s successful CLEs, including the virtual technology that broadens participation among trial lawyers.

[08:12] Liens and Disbursements: For eight or nine years, Lauren has presented at this popular seminar that covers the “necessary evil” that all plaintiffs’ lawyers have to contend with. She’ll do so again this year, on Feb. 21.

[08:49] The Women’s Caucus: Lauren recalls how she helped launch this NCAJ group shortly after she had her first child. She served as the chair for two years.

[12:18] Secure Leave: The caucus spurred the codification of secured leave, a policy that protects lawyers who need to take off more than the previous standard of three weeks for childbirth or adoption.

[15:53]: Women’s Caucus Retreat: It’s gotten bigger and bigger each year. It's different from other events because it transcends one practice area. This year, it will be held on March 13 and 14.

[20:19] Find Her on Instagram: Lauren’s Instagram journey began when she decided to document all the “crazy decisions” she made while shepherding DIY projects at home.

[28:33] AAJ Delegate: In addition to her work with NCAJ, Lauren is a delegate to the American Association for Justice (AAJ). She describes the group’s work ending forced arbitrations in the employment context.

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