This program is eligible for 1 hour of CLE credit in 60-minute states. In 50-minute states, this program is eligible for 1.2 hours of CLE credit. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules.
Overview
Join PBI for an unforgettable legal seminar where Western grit meets courtroom strategy.
From land battles and shady deals to outright murder, Yellowstone’s Dutton family stops at nothing to protect what’s theirs. The final season of Yellowstone contained an abundance of murder and mayhem including the death of Governor Dutton. But what would really happen if these cases made it into a courtroom — your courtroom?
National speaker and thought-provoker Philip Bogdanoff is back with an engaging and entertaining study of this notorious family.
Using video clips from the final season, Bogdanoff challenges you to determine whether any criminal offenses were committed, and if so, the nature of the crimes, possible defenses, and potential impediments to the prosecution.
In this sharp, engaging legal analysis, you’ll explore:
- The importance of the medical examiner’s testimony.
- The conduct of Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler to determine whether the police have probable cause to charge anyone with a criminal offense after the deadly fight at Jamie Dutton’s home.
- The blurred line between justice and vengeance.
Bogdanoff breaks down the fictional crimes of Yellowstone through real-world litigation lenses. Whether you're a fan of Yellowstone or just love a good legal puzzle, this seminar will challenge your thinking — and maybe even change how you watch the show.
How your colleagues describe Mr. Bogdanoff’s presentations:
“Entertaining, engaging, informative, and helpful.”
“He makes excellent use of videos, which are great educational tools.”
“Great presentation, informative session.”
If you like this program, then you will love Bogdonoff’s other summer programs:
- Murder and Courtroom Technology and the Visual Trial: The Alec Baldwin Shooting. Explore the high-stakes intersection of homicide, Hollywood, and high-tech litigation. August 21.
- Learning Legal Ethics from the Lincoln Lawyer: Season 2. Street-smart defense, high-stakes cases, and serious ethical dilemmas: Mickey Haller offers a goldmine of teachable moments in legal ethics. August 29.
Recorded in August 2025.
Faculty
Philip Bogdonoff, Esq.
Philip Bogdanoff is a nationally recognized continuing legal education speaker and a trained educator. Previously, he served as an assistant prosecutor in the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office for over 25 years. Mr. Bogdanoff argued cases before the Ohio Ninth District Court of Appeals and over twenty cases before the Ohio Supreme Court including six death penalty cases – before retiring as a senior assistant prosecutor. He currently serves as a special prosecutor in Ohio arguing cases before the Ohio Supreme Court and various appellate courts. He has done presentations on ethics and professionalism for approximately fifty organizations including the National District Attorneys Association, National Association of Legal Administrators, state and local bar associations and prosecuting attorney’s associations. More information about Mr. Bogdanoff is available on his Web site at http://www.philipbogdanoff.com/.
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