ODW26C39 – The Sovereign Citizen Movement: An Introduction for Legal Professionals
This session explores the beliefs, tactics, and legal language of the sovereign citizen movement, offering strategies for effectively countering their claims in legal proceedings.
Course Category: On-Demand Webinars
Course Level: Intermediate
CLE Credit: Substantive
CLE Hours: 1.5
Fees: $49 for Members and $70 for Nonmembers
Course Materials: Webinar recording and a PDF of the PowerPoint slides.
Description: The sovereign citizen movement is growing in America. These people who believe they are exempt from American laws present a challenge to legal professionals. In this session, attendees will explore the origins and beliefs of sovereign citizens and identify common language and code sections they use in their legal documents. Discover how to anticipate sovereign citizens’ next moves and structure your case to win against their claims.
Course Year: 2026
Presenter Biography: Olivia Renfroe, ACP, holds a bachelor’s in paralegal studies and an Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP®) credential in Contracts Administration/Contracts Management. She has around 25 years of experience in the legal field. Olivia works with her attorney husband at their real-estate-centered law firm in Central Mississippi, handling estate planning, contract review and preparation, bankruptcies, collection work, and various litigation matters.