ODW25C27 – Feeding the Loan Shark: The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

This session examines the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and offers insights for paralegals handling debt recovery after a judgment.

ODW25C30 – Intellectual Property Rights in a Globalized World

Gain a foundation in international IP law with this panel, which is designed to explore global IP protections and enforcement across diverse legal systems. Examine key treaties like TRIPS, cross-border IP challenges, and research strategies.

ODW25C31 – Legal and Compliance Considerations for Adopting Generative AI

This session discusses the legal and ethical aspects of generative AI in legal and compliance departments, focusing on data privacy, IP, regulatory compliance, and ethical issues.

ODW25C33 – Managing International Legal Entities

This session reviews key considerations for managing international legal entities and explores apostilles, legalizations, and signatories to the 1961 Hague Convention. It also examines specifics around foreign entities to highlight differences.

ODW25C34 – Post-Conviction Relief for Criminal Records

This session will examine the lasting effects of criminal convictions and options for post-conviction relief. Explore barriers to reentry, eligibility, processes, and justice reform strategies for client satisfaction in criminal defense cases.

ODW25C37 – Recent Developments in AI Law

This session reviews legal and ethical issues surrounding artificial intelligence, focusing on case law, legislation, and regulations since 2023. Examine how AI is transforming society and creating new risks for the legal profession.

ODW25C39 – The Digital Trial

This session explores how to run a paperless trial using tools like Adobe, Teams, OneNote, Audacity, and DaVinci Resolve. Gain insights into preparing efficiently without paper to eliminate binders and delays.

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.

ODW2403 – Creating a Modern, Compliant, and Easier-to-Execute Records Retention Schedule

Does your records retention schedule need an update? If it is still in paper format, it may be difficult to execute in an increasingly digital world. Discover how to create a modern, compliant, privacy-enabled, easily executable schedule.