ODW24C38 – Unlocking the Power of Pro Bono: Opportunities for Paralegals

Join us in discovering how you can be a force for justice and social change through pro bono work. Discover the fulfillment that comes from using your legal skills to empower those in need and make a lasting impact in your community.

ODW24C39 – Use of Force: Contemporary Case Studies

Review Supreme Court precedent in Fourth and Eighth Amendment use of force cases, including Rodney King and George Floyd. Discover the importance of noticing make-or-break details during client intake, document review, and trial preparation.

ODW24C42 – Writing Sentencing Memorandums – The Mitigating Factors

In this session, participants will learn what mitigating factors are, how to apply them to the sentencing memorandum, and how to write a persuasive sentencing memorandum that may help lower the punishment for their client.

ODW2501 – Tort Talks: Part 4 – Elements of a NIED Claim

This course explores the nuanced area of tort law concerning Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress (NIED) claims.

ODW25C15 – CP Review – Bankruptcy

This session will examine the bankruptcy system and process, including recent updates, types of debt, and the different chapters of bankruptcy. It is designed as a review for the NALA Certified Paralegal (CP ®) Exam.

ODW25C16 – CP Review – Civil Litigation

This course is designed to prepare attendees for the Civil Litigation section of the CP® Knowledge Exam by reviewing topics such as jurisdiction, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.

ODW25C17 – CP Review – Contracts

This session provides a review of contract law for the NALA Certified Paralegal (CP®) Knowledge Exam. Topics include contract elements, formation, types, obligations, enforceability, remedies, and ethical considerations.

ODW25C18 – CP Review – Corporate and Commercial Law

This session reviews corporate and commercial law for the NALA Certified Paralegal (CP®) Knowledge Exam. Topics include business entities, formation, securities regulations, fiduciary duties, mergers, acquisitions, and antitrust laws.

ODW25C19 – CP Review – Criminal Law

This session is an introduction to substantive and criminal law, with an emphasis on providing insights into practical uses for assisting defense attorneys.

ODW25C20 – CP Review – Critical Thinking (Skills)

This session focuses on reviewing a legal memorandum for the CP® Skills Exam. Participants will discuss proper memo formatting, examine a sample memo, and review Skills Exam scoring.