Yes, these courses qualify for mandatory continuing legal education for: National Association of Legal Assistants, State Bar of California, North Carolina, and Louisiana State Paralegal Association. For all others please check with the corresponding institutions.
W2434 – Tort Talks Series: Understanding Torts Through Case Study
This four-part comprehensive webinar series is tailored for paralegals who wish to deepen their understanding of tort law.
Course Category: Live Webinars
Course Level: Intermediate
CLE Credit: Substantive
Start Date and Time (CT): Thursday, January 16, 2025 1:00 pm
CLE Hours: 4.0 CLE (1 CLE per session)
Fees: $150 for Members and $200 for Non-members
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Description: This four-part comprehensive webinar series is tailored for paralegals who wish to deepen their understanding of tort law. Participants will explore the fundamentals of tort cases, including negligence, intentional torts, and strict liability. The courses will cover key concepts such as duty of care, breach, causation, and damages. Through a case study, paralegals will discover how to prepare jury instructions effectively, plan for the presentation of witnesses and exhibits, and understand the elements of a NIED (negligent infliction of emotional distress) claim.
Part 1: Jury Instructions – Happened October 31st at 2:00PM Central
Part 2: Plaintiff’s Presentation of Witnesses and Exhibits – Happened November 12th at 1:00PM Central
Part 3: Defendant’s Presentation of Witnesses and Exhibits – Happened December 6th at 12:00PM Central
Part 4: Elements of a NIED Claim – Happening January 16th at 1:00PM Central
Disclaimer: Part One took place on 10/31, but don’t worry if you missed it! If you’re interested in the bundle, go ahead and make the purchase, then reach out to elearning@nala.org to be moved to the on-demand session for Part One.
Disclaimer: Part One took place on 10/31, but don’t worry if you missed it! If you’re interested in the bundle, go ahead and make the purchase, then reach out to elearning@nala.org to be moved to the on-demand session for Part One.
Course Year: 2024-2025
Instructor: Kari Jacobson
Kari K. Jacobson, Esq., is a shareholder of La Cava Jacobson & Goodis. Born in Miami, Florida, she graduated with a BA from the University of Florida in 1989 and with a JD from the University of Miami School of Law in 1992. Ms. Jacobson began her career as a prosecutor and went on to defend self-insured companies, insurance companies, and those they insure.
Ms. Jacobson was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1992 and is admitted to the US District Courts of the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. She is a member of The Florida Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the Collier County Bar Association, the Florida Association of Women Lawyers, and the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. She is also a member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel. Through the Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™, she received the highest rank of AV Preeminent®.
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