Annual Institutes

Explore CMBA’s Institute Programs – a showcase of Cleveland’s most respected, full-day Continued Legal Education experiences and powerful opportunities to connect with the legal community.

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Institutes are premier, legacy programs of full-day, in-depth educational experiences focused on a specific area of law. Offered both live and on-demand, our Institutes are curated programming featuring exceptional speakers, thought leaders, and practice-area experts delivering the latest insights, legal updates, and strategies that matter most to the legal community. Institutes deliver comprehensive updates and significant CLE credit while fostering peer connections and professional growth. 

For decades, CMBA’s Institutes have been among our most well-attended CLE offerings, consistently drawing hundreds of practitioners across Northeast Ohio and beyond. Attendees come for the substantive content, networking opportunities, and trusted relevance that define every Institute. Whether you are looking to stay current in your practice area, expand your expertise, or connect with peers, our Institutes deliver unmatched value. 

Our current collection of programming includes

Estate Planning Institute

A one-day program on estate, probate, and trust developments with planning strategies.

Real Estate Law Institute

A two-day premier real estate update covering transactions, finance, and development.

Cleveland Tax Institute

Federal, state, and local tax insights for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals.

Bankruptcy Institute

Coverage of Chapters 7, 11, 13, plus judicial perspectives and insolvency trends

Sponsorship

Reach Cleveland’s legal community while supporting meaningful professional education.

Position your business at the center of the local legal community

Gain strong brand exposure across respected annual institutes

Be recognized as a leading supporter of continuing legal education

Connect directly with attorneys, judges, and top decision-makers

Demonstrate commitment to the profession and Greater Cleveland

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