Sunday Add-On Sessions
Training is one of the most powerful investments we can make in ourselves or our company can make for its staff. After three days of learning, collaboration, and fresh ideas, the conversation doesn’t have to end just yet. Join us for one of two engaging morning sessions designed to give you practical insights you can put to work right away. Whether you’re curious about how emerging technology is reshaping the profession or looking for proven strategies to strengthen and grow your affiliated association, these sessions offer valuable takeaways in a more focused setting. Stay a little longer, dive a little deeper, and leave the conference with even more tools to support your success.
Quick LinksTechnology & the Modern Paralegal: Essential Skills for an Evolving Profession
The legal technology landscape is evolving faster than ever—and today’s paralegals are expected to keep pace. Join NALA – The Paralegal Association in Denver during NALACON26 for an exclusive technology add-on session designed to help legal professionals build the skills and confidence needed to succeed in a technology-driven profession.
Open to both conference attendees and non-attendees, this dynamic five-hour program delivers practical insights into the tools, trends, and innovations transforming legal practice today. Whether you are looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance your value to your organization, or stay ahead of emerging technologies, this session offers a unique opportunity to invest in your professional growth.
Do not miss your chance to elevate your technology skills and stand out as a modern legal professional. You can earn up to 4 hours of technology CLE credit while gaining valuable insights into the tools and competencies that are increasingly essential for success in modern legal practice.
Technology is transforming the legal profession at an unprecedented pace—and today’s paralegals are at the forefront of that evolution. From artificial intelligence and automation to eDiscovery platforms, case management systems, and digital courtroom tools, legal technology continues to reshape how legal services are delivered and how legal teams operate. Staying current is no longer optional. It is essential for professional success.
Join us for NALA’s exclusive technology add-on session, “Technology & the Modern Paralegal: Essential Skills for an Evolving Profession,” a dynamic five-hour learning experience designed specifically for paralegals and legal support professionals. This in-depth program will provide you with practical technology tips, strategic insights, and ethical considerations needed to thrive in today’s rapidly changing legal environment.
Paralegals often play a critical role in evaluating, implementing, and maximizing the use of technology within their organizations. Whether you are helping your firm adopt new software, managing eDiscovery, streamlining workflows, or navigating the growing impact of artificial intelligence, your ability to understand and leverage technology directly contributes to your organization’s success.
Led by an accomplished faculty of experienced legal professionals and technology advocates, this session will explore the modern legal technology ecosystem, productivity tools, matter and practice management systems, litigation technology, AI applications, and strategies for future-proofing your career.
Whether you are already attending NALACON26 or looking for a valuable standalone professional development opportunity, this session offers actionable knowledge you can immediately apply in your workplace. Invest in your future, strengthen your technology competencies, and gain the confidence to lead technology conversations within your organization.
Do not just keep up with change—learn how to stay ahead of it.
Overall Objective
To equip paralegals with the practical technology skills, ethical awareness, and strategic insight necessary to effectively support modern legal practice and remain professionally competitive in an evolving digital landscape.
Session Sections
- Foundational Productivity Tools
- The Modern Legal Technology Ecosystem
- Microsoft Office Mastery for Legal Professionals
- Matter & Practice Management Systems
- Case Management & Practice Management Software
- e-Filing & Remote Legal Processes
- Litigation & Trial Technology
- eDiscovery Fundamentals & Litigation Technology
- Trial Practice Software & Digital Courtroom Tools
- Artificial Intelligence & Automation in Legal Work
- Future-Proofing the Paralegal Role
Our Presenters
Stephanie Bliss – Stephanie L. Bliss is an Instructor at ACC and a full-time Paralegal at BakerHostetler. With over 25 years of experience in the legal field, she brings deep expertise in litigation support, case management, and eDiscovery across a range of practice areas and jurisdictions. Stephanie is passionate about preparing the next generation of paralegals by teaching courses and providing students with practical legal skills, knowledge of litigation tools, and the ability to manage electronically stored information (ESI). Stephanie’s combined experience in practice and education offers a unique perspective on the evolving intersection of law and technology.
Terry Hale, ACP – Terry Hale, ACP, is a paralegal for the Yavapai County Attorney’s Office Civil Division in Arizona. She has over 30 years of legal experience in law firms and governmental agencies. Ms. Hale served on the Board of Directors for NALA, the Montana Association of Legal Assistants*Paralegals, and the Arizona Paralegal Association, and is the current Membership Chair for the Arizona Bus Club. Ms. Hale presents a variety of topics for NALA, the Yavapai County Superior Court, and many paralegal organizations, as well as being an adjunct professor at Yavapai College.
June Hunter – June Hunter is a technical enablement leader at the legal software company DISCO. She has worked in law since 1990 in capacities such as legal secretary, tech trainer, eDiscovery analyst, and paralegal, along with providing IT and litigation support. Hunter has assisted in the preparation of documents for commercial real estate transactions, litigation, government RFPs, environmental actions, and HR and employee-related legal issues. Hunter has served on the board of the San Diego Paralegal Association and as an adjunct professor at Cuyamaca College and Skyline College. She volunteers her time teaching computer classes through the San Diego Legal Secretaries Association.
Kelli Radnothy – Kelli Radnothy is a litigation paralegal with over 20 years of legal experience. She operates a consulting practice supporting legal professionals and legal-adjacent organizations in improving service delivery and operational effectiveness. Kelli serves as a Legal Researcher with the Nevada Attorney General’s Office and as a course developer and instructor for the University of Washington Paralegal Program. She is Treasurer of the Paralegal Division of the Nevada State Bar and NALA Liaison for the Sierra Nevada Association of Paralegals. She holds a BS in criminal justice, a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, and an eDiscovery and litigation technology certificate.
Kristine Custodio Suero, ACP – Kristine Custodio Suero, ACP, is an award-winning legal professional, educator, and business strategist specializing in employee benefits, ERISA, legal operations, and workforce development. She serves as Senior Paralegal and Business Development Director at Schechter Benefits Law Group LLP and sits on NALA’s Board of Directors. Kristine is the Past President of the San Diego Paralegal Association and the California Alliance of Paralegal Associations and former Chair of NALA’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee. She teaches in San Diego paralegal programs and mentors emerging legal professionals nationwide. Her work focuses on future-of-work skills, retirement and aging policy, and technology-enabled legal practice.
Date/Time
Sunday, July 19, 2026
7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – light breakfast provided
Fee
$129 for full conference attendees | $199 for others
Building Stronger Affiliated Associations
Affiliate leadership is rewarding – but you weren’t meant to figure it out on your own.
Come together with other affiliates and members of the NALA team for this highly interactive workshop. Learn what resources are already available and work together to build new resources you can take home with you.
Share what’s working, work through real challenges, and leave with your actionable Affiliate Playbook you can begin using the next day.
Session Overview
- Connect with peers
- Learn from others who are standing in your very shoes.
- Develop more volunteers
- Map the member-to-leader journey, and grow future volunteers and leaders.
- Discover what is working
- Exchange practical ideas and solutions you can use right away.
- Create your playbook
- Leave with a prioritized plan and a peer affiliate partner.
Who Should Attend
Current, future, and potential leaders of NALA Affiliated Associations, including Affiliated Association officers, board members, and committee members; NALA liaisons; Affiliated Association members interested in serving in local leadership; and/or individuals or groups interested in establishing a NALA Affiliated Association.
Date/Time
Sunday, July 19, 2026
7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – light breakfast provided
Fee
$150 for full conference attendees | $250 for others