Category: CLE, Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor (CLE), Business & Corporations (CLE), Commercial & Consumer Law (CLE), Employment and Labor Law (CLE), Family Law (CLE), Law Practice Management (CLE), Litigation, Taxation (CLE), Tort Law (CLE), Trusts, Wills & Estates (CLE) (show less)
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This class is not eligible for D.C. Bar CLE Passport use.
Time: January 12 & 13, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. each dayCredits: 6.0 general credit hours
Description: Legal issues often involve financial questions – whether in bankruptcy, business transactions, divorce, or personal injury. While attorneys aren’t expected to be accountants, a solid grasp of key financial concepts is essential for effective legal practice. This practical and interactive class gives attorneys a working knowledge of financial and accounting principles – without the need to decode complicated formulas.
Our expert presenter demystifies the numbers and equips you with the tools to better analyze, question, and apply financial data in a legal context. The following are among the topics this class addresses:
- Reading and understanding financial statements
- Core accounting principles
- Methodologies
- Financial reporting for public, private, and government entities
- GAAP and private company accounting
- Key financial ratios
- Business valuations and present value concepts
- The attorney’s role in financial audits
- Basics of financial investments
- Common financial fraud schemes
You will come away with an intuitive understanding of foundational finance concepts to enhance your ability to advise clients, assess evidence, and navigate financial issues across a wide range of legal matters.
Faculty: Joseph Novello, Financial Training Organization
Fees: $189 D.C. Bar Communities Members, $209 D.C. Bar Members, $229 Government and Nonprofit Attorneys, and $269 Others.
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