ODW25C41 – Verbal and Written Communication Skills

This session provides insights into improving communication and writing skills for paralegals. Explore essential strategies and how legal practice management software has the potential to enhance your skills and efficiency.

ODW25C42 – Working with Domestic Violence Survivors in Family Law Litigation

This session introduces trauma-informed legal approaches to supporting survivors of domestic violence in family litigation. The discussion will explore strategies for navigating court processes while managing unique survivor behavior.

ODW26C10 – A Free Speech Dilemma: AI Chatbots, Privacy, and Legal Accountability

This session explores the emerging legal landscape surrounding AI and constitutional law. Gain practical frameworks for analyzing cases involving chatbot outputs.

ODW26C14 – CP® Review – Critical Thinking (Skills)

This session focuses on reviewing a legal memorandum for the CP® Skills Exam. Discuss proper memo formatting, examine a sample memo, and inspect Skills Exam scoring.

ODW26C20 – Criminal Profiling in Premises Liability Cases

This session demonstrates how criminal profiling can support civil premises liability cases by exploring motives, offender typologies, and behavioral evidence and documentation.

ODW26C21 – Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Ethical Practices for Paralegals

This session covers cybersecurity and privacy best practices for paralegals, emphasizing data protection, ethical obligations, and proactive strategies to safeguard sensitive client information.

ODW26C22 – Decoding Health Care Contracts: Tips for Paralegals

This session covers health care contract review fundamentals for paralegals, including key clauses, red flags, and collaboration with compliance teams to ensure regulatory and operational compliance.

ODW26C24 – Evaluating Sexual Assault Allegations: Evidence, Behavior, and Legal Strategy

This session will provide an overview of factors that may contribute to false sexual assault allegations, sex-offender typologies, and key documentation. Case studies will illustrate investigative strategies to support accurate and just outcomes.

ODW26C26 – From Incident to Investigation: Supporting Health Care Compliance

This session guides paralegals through the compliance incident life cycle, covering triage, documentation, reporting, and coordination, with practical templates and strategies to support compliance teams.

ODW26C27 – Geopolitics, Sanctions, and Tariffs: Lessons for 2026 Compliance

This session will revisit profound legal and operational changes introduced in 2025 and analyze their impact in 2026. Attendees will gain insights into how companies have responded, where compliances have succeeded or failed, and potential risks.