Upcoming Online legal trainings
Registration for oUR 2026 Summer Webinar Series is now available!
Sign up for trainings designed for lawyers protecting the interests of the 99%
The Impact Fund offers a wide variety of training opportunities each year, including online trainings via zoom, in-person presentations, and webinars. We offer customized onsite trainings for California State Bar-funded qualified legal services projects and other public interest organizations and law firms.
Our 2026 Webinars and Trainings Schedule is available below!
Effective Legal Writing for Law Clerks
Friday, June 5, 2026 12:00pm – 2:00pm PST
Presenters:
Meredith Dixon, Staff Attorney, The Impact Fund
Megan Flynn, Law Fellow, The Impact Fund
A public interest approach to legal writing, including writing for busy judges, clerks, and other readers, making your legal arguments shine, and coordinating teams to achieve a persuasive final product. No MCLE credit will be offered.
Please keep your cameras on. This is an interactive training. We encourage you to be comfortable during the training so bring your snacks and pets. We just want to see friendly faces!
The Impact Fund is committed to making our training events accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact Jordyn Gleaton at jgleaton@impactfund.org or (510) 845-3473 x 319 as soon as possible.
This training will not be recorded.
Litigation 101: Welcome to Lawyerland
Thursday, October 22, 2026 10:00am – 12:00pm PST
Presenter:
Fawn Rajbhandari-Korr, Training Director and Senior Counsel, The Impact Fund
An introduction to civil litigation, including a guided tour through the lifespan of a case, court structure, and appellate review. We also identify the differences between state and federal court. Qualifies for two hours of California MCLE general credit.
Please keep your cameras on. We encourage you to be comfortable during the training so bring your snacks and pets. We just want to see friendly faces!
The Impact Fund is committed to making our training events accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact Jordyn Gleaton at jgleaton@impactfund.org or (510) 845-3473 x 319 as soon as possible.
This training will not be recorded and will not be available for self-study credit.
Class Action Basics
Thursday, November 19, 2026 10:00am – 12:00pm PST
Presenter:
Fawn Rajbhandari-Korr, Training Director and Senior Counsel, The Impact Fund
New to class actions or looking for a refresher? This training will guide you through Rule 23, including class certification, class notice requirements, and settlement approval. Qualifies for two hours of California MCLE general credit.
Please keep your cameras on. We encourage you to be comfortable during the training so bring your snacks and pets. We just want to see friendly faces!
The Impact Fund is committed to making our training events accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact Jordyn Gleaton at jgleaton@impactfund.org or (510) 845-3473 x 319 as soon as possible.
This training will not be recorded and will not be available for self-study credit.
Building Your Case for Attorneys’ Fees
Thursday, December 10, 2026 11:00am – 12:00pm PST
Presenter:
Fawn Rajbhandari-Korr, Training Director and Senior Counsel, The Impact Fund
When you reach the end of the litigation marathon and emerge victorious, another round of legal briefs can feel overwhelming. But with advance planning, the motion for attorneys’ fees will be the cherry on top of your litigation success, providing no-strings-attached income for your law firm or legal nonprofit. We will discuss how to structure legal billing throughout litigation to efficiently prepare your evidentiary record, how to identify resources to support your motion, and how to make a strong case for fees. Qualifies for one hour of California MCLE general credit.
Please keep your cameras on. We encourage you to be comfortable during the training so bring your snacks and pets. We just want to see friendly faces!
The Impact Fund is committed to making our training events accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact Jordyn Gleaton at jgleaton@impactfund.org or (510) 845-3473 x 319 as soon as possible.
This training will not be recorded and will not be available for self-study credit.
We are looking forward to seeing you on Zoom this year!