Yes, these courses qualify for mandatory continuing legal education for: National Association of Legal Assistants, State Bar of California, Florida, North Carolina, and Louisiana State Paralegal Association. For all others please check with the corresponding institutions.
ODW2223 – Attorneys: What Makes Them Tick? A Legal Staff Survival Guide
What if I told you it has been scientifically proven that attorneys are “wired” differently? In this course, we will gain a deeper understanding of the psychology of the attorney and the tools we can use when working with challenging personalities.
Course Category: On-Demand Webinars
Course Level: Basic
CLE Credit: Non-substantive
CLE Hours: 1.0
Fees: $49 for Members and $70 for Non-members
Course Materials: Webinar recording and a PDF of the PowerPoint slides.
Description: Many of us have described attorneys as in a “league of their own”. They are generally known to be demanding, micro-managing know-it-alls. Sound like anyone you know? These traits often lead paralegals to feel overwhelmed and question their ability to do their job. What if I told you it has been scientifically proven that attorneys are “wired” differently than you and me?
In this course, we will gain a deeper understanding of the psychology of the attorney and their personality traits. We will look at tools we can use when working with challenging personalities and explore communication techniques to build better working relationships.
Course Year: 2022
Presenter Biography: Abigail Davis-Hess is a Certified Legal Manager and founder of ADH-Consulting, LLC. Having worked in the legal industry for 25 years, she is not a lawyer and does not play one on TV. She has served in many positions during her career from receptionist to firm administrator at various types of law firms. She believes that to become a “rock star” in this profession, it all starts with ethics and understanding our responsibilities in the legal world. ADH-Consulting was born from Abigail’s passion for mentoring other legal professionals in their paralegal and administrative careers. Her goal is to foster deeper insight into the roles we play within the firm, the lives of our clients, and the importance of mental health self-care throughout this journey. For more information on Abigail and the programs ADH-Consulting provides, please visit www.adh-consulting.com.
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