Day 3 Sessions

Day 3 Sessions

2024 Conference

Gear up for the grand finale of NALA’s Conference & Expo on Day Three! Experience the excitement as we bring you the culmination of continuing legal education sessions, each packed with insights and delivered by renowned speakers. Dive into the session details, including captivating descriptions, precise timeslots, and livestream options for our virtual audience. It is the perfect way to conclude the conference.

9:00 am-10:30 am ET

9:00 am-10:30 am ET

Livestream available

An overall review of contract law to assist those preparing for the Knowledge Exam portion of the NALA Certified Paralegal (CP®) Exam. This course aims to give you a general understanding of contracts, including the elements of contracts, formation of contracts, types of contracts, contractual obligations of parties, enforceability, remedies, and ethical obligations.

Speaker

Kaila Glaros, ACP

9:00 am-10:30 am ET

Livestream available

This session will present the most significant developments in employment law that are challenging to legal teams and their clients. This course will cover employment litigation trends, non-compliance with wage and hour laws, and their ramifications and possible legal remedies. Additionally, this seminar will cover the importance of understanding the protected classes, recent and relevant court cases impacting many employers, and best practices.

Speaker

Bobby Rimas, MLS, MAEd

9:00 am-10:30 am ET

Since late last year, the world has come to know ChatGPT. This new technology – a subset of generative artificial intelligence – can perform most of the tasks legal professionals have traditionally performed. It can write briefs and letters, organize documents, assist with research, brainstorm, make predictions based on existing data, and many other things. In time, experts predict that this technology will be able to do much of what we can do, better and faster. In one sense, it will make legal professionals more efficient and effective. But in another sense, it is potentially disruptive technology whose full economic, ethical, and legal implications are still unfolding. Those unprepared for the age of generative artificial intelligence, some industry experts say, will likely be left behind. To best position yourself to succeed in this unfolding age, it is important to understand what generative technology is, how it works, and how best to make use of it without flouting ethical bounds. This course provides a useful starting point.

Objectives:

  • Understand the basics of ChatGPT and generative AI, including how they work and what inherent risks exist when using them.
  • Explore how legal ethics applies to generative AI and review recent rulings related to its use.
  • Discuss best practices for ethical and effective use of generative AI.

Speaker

Mblike Mwafulirwa

9:00 am-10:30 am ET

This course equips you to navigate the dynamic landscape of technology by introducing you to the wide array of AI applications and digital tools you can use to streamline research, enhance accuracy, and save time. Discover how to integrate Agile methodologies into legal research for efficiency. Learn to foster a digital-first culture to stay competitive. Discuss how ethics and confidentiality relate to these digital tools. Familiarize yourself with these technologies in breakout sessions. Expect to leave with the knowledge and confidence to leverage AI and digital tools to optimize your legal research process and contribute more effectively to your team.

Objectives:

  • Identify ways you can use AI and digital tools to streamline the legal research process in an efficient and accurate manner. Then learn how to use the AI applications and Agile methodologies that will best serve you.
  • Foster a digital-first culture that promotes the use of digital tools and simplifies communication and collaboration in a hybrid work environment. This includes making a plan for staying up to date on new technologies.
  • Understand the ethical considerations and confidentiality requirements when using digital tools and AI in legal research and ensure their use complies with legal and ethical standards.

Speaker
Oscar Frazier, MBA, PMP, LSSBB, Certified SAFe® 5 Agilist

9:00 am-10:30 am ET

Livestream available

Electronic contracts law is a modern subject in the substantive law section. It is often tested in real-life practice based on the fast overseas transactions between countries. The countries have different legal systems that conflict with applicable law, especially when it comes to contracts. It is essential for paralegals who work in an international law office or legal department of any company to have a basic knowledge of electronic contracts law.

Speaker

Morphy Andraws, LLM, LLB

11:00 am-12:30 pm ET

11:00 am-12:30 pm ET

Livestream available

This session is a review for the Real Estate and Property questions on the CP® Knowledge Exam. The presentation will include keywords, more than 100 sample multiple-choice questions, and an outline of this area of law. This course introduces a structure with techniques to organize participants’ study for the Knowledge Exam and offers additional study resources. The session will focus on knowing, comprehending, and applying keywords. The discussion includes the main types of property (real property, personal property, and fixtures) and why the law distinguishes the different types of property. Real estate principles discussed will apply to real estate transactions and real estate litigation (both may appear on the Knowledge Exam).

Objectives:

  • Explore keywords in real estate and property
  • Review sample multiple-choice questions
  • Discuss real estate principles and the main types of property

Speaker

Glenn Leier

11:00 am-12:30 pm ET

Livestream available

A multitude of reasons have impacted how ethics and compliance in Corporate America have been reexamined and updated with strategies, procedures, and compliance enforcement or possibly have their growth and profits impacted negatively.  In Corporate America, there is a commonly held view that companies should develop and put into practice new ethical, legal, and compliance methods to ensure long-term existence in environments that have new circumstances and an ever-changing competitive economy.  This session will provide an overview of the core elements of ethics within Corporate America and how legal teams often address and mitigate ethical and compliance issues that can help companies determine organizational culture and success. 

Speaker

Bobby Rimas, MLS, MAEd

11:00 am-12:30 pm ET

Livestream available

Alternative dispute resolution methods are a modern subject in substantive and procedural law. They are often tested in real-life practice because they consider alternative methods to expensive traditional litigation and are faster than the classical litigation process.

Speaker

Morphy Andraws, LLM, LLB

11:00 am-12:30 pm ET

We now live in the age of automation. Advanced computer systems are now doing most of what humans traditionally used to do: writing, researching, editing, organizing, composing, and so on. To that list, now add driving: by far one of the most popular activities in America. Nearly 30 states now authorize self-driving cars. Self-driving cabs now operate in San Francisco. Most new cars also now have a self-driving feature. Before the age of automation, if there was a collision, accident, or traffic infraction, the law looked to the responsible driver to serve time, pay the ticket, cover damages, or receive a judgment. But if you take the driver out of the driving enterprise, who will the law hold liable and why? This course will address those questions, looking at the existing tort, traffic, and criminal laws as well as the new slate of state legislation that now applies in this area.

Objectives:

  • Understand how an accident involving a self-driving (or automated) vehicle is different from traditional car collisions.
  • Understand how existing civil, tort, traffic, and criminal rules and new state legislation will likely be applied to self-driving cars.
  • Understand how a legal professional can best position themselves to be most useful and effective when handling such cases.

Speaker

Mblike Mwafulirwa

11:00 am-12:30 pm ET

In this introductory course on service animals, attendees will learn how service animals are defined, what their training and certification regulations are, and what rules federal law provides surrounding service animals pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act. The course will provide information about public access laws under the ADA and where to find laws and information to assist with legal issues related to service animals. This session will also cover laws surrounding traveling with service animals under the ADA, Air Carrier Access Act, and Department of Transportation, and how to file a complaint under the ADA for failure to accommodate a service animal.

Objectives:

  • Understand the definition of a service animal, according to the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the differences between service animals, therapy dogs, and emotional support animals.
  • Discover which laws define, protect, and regulate service animals, including ADA requirements for service animals, and where to find them.
  • Explore public access laws under the ADA and laws related to traveling with service animals, and discover how to file a complaint with the Department of Justice when a service animal is not accommodated.

Speaker

Olivia Renfroe, ACP

2:30 pm-4:00 pm ET

2:30 pm-4:00 pm ET

Livestream available

This course will prepare attendees for the Civil Litigation portion of the CP® Knowledge Exam. Content will cover jurisdiction, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation for the paralegal, in addition to appellate practice and rules.

Objectives:

  • Review discovery and motion practice
  • Understand the trial process and preparation
  • Discuss appellate practice and rules

Speaker

Olivia Renfroe, ACP

2:30 pm-4:00 pm ET

Discover an AI and legal operations course that teaches how AI enhances efficiency and accuracy in legal practice. The course aims to help legal professionals master AI tools, reduce errors, and save time. Explore the transformative role of AI in legal practice and learn to weave AI-powered tools into your workflows.

Gain insights from Oscar Frazier’s technology leadership program and discover strategies for leveraging technology in a hybrid work environment. Explore how to use Agile methodologies for improved efficiency and high-quality output.

Discover how to tailor a technology stack to maximize agility and implement cloud-based tools to enhance productivity. Explore insights for staying ahead of the curve. Embrace the latest advancements in legal technology by integrating AI into your legal practice. Prepare to embrace technology, enhance your productivity, and reinvent the way you practice law.

Objectives:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of how artificial intelligence can streamline various aspects of legal practice, such as drafting demand letters, settlement agreements, and contracts.
  • Learn how to integrate AI-powered tools into your existing legal workflows. Develop skills in using AI for tasks like contract analysis, document review, legal research, and predicting legal outcomes.
  • Keep up with the latest advancements in legal technology. Understand the benefits and challenges of implementing new technologies in legal practice and learn strategies to smoothly incorporate these tools into your workflows.

Speaker

Oscar Frazier, MBA, PMP, LSSBB, Certified SAFe® 5 Agilist

2:30 pm-4:00 pm ET

Livestream available

With an ever-decreasing number of civil cases reaching trial (much less a jury trial), motion practice has become an increasingly vital part of the litigation process, particularly in federal courts. Because the stakes are so high and the potential expense so great, and because judicial workloads have never been heavier, effective motion practice should be at the forefront of the minds of judges and lawyers alike. To be an effective advocate for your client, you must have a solid command of this crucial component of pretrial practice. This session will help you improve your written motion practice by following simple guidelines, help you win more motions, and preserve your legal issues when the court rules against your client.

Speaker

Terry Hale, ACP

2:30 pm-4:00 pm ET

Welcome to the Paralegal Mock Trial Competition, a thrilling showcase of legal prowess and advocacy skills specifically designed for paralegals. This event provides paralegals with an unparalleled opportunity to apply their knowledge, courtroom expertise, and teamwork in a simulated legal battle.

Speaker

Lisa Liebow

To view the highlights and objectives of this Mock Trial Competition, click here.

2:30 pm-4:00 pm ET

Livestream available

Learn how to ethically search for people online, from setting up a VPN to creating an online account apart from your personal one to perform searches.

Objectives:

  • Discover how to set up a VPN to keep your personal information hidden.
  • Discover how to use OSINT tools to locate people and evidence online.
  • Explore tools for creating online accounts that you can use to run searches without using your personal information.

Speaker

Amy McGuigan, ACP, ACEDS, CAS

4:30 pm-6:00 pm ET

4:30 pm-6:00 pm ET

Livestream available

This is a review of a legal memorandum for the CP® Skills Exam, the second exam required for obtaining the Certified Paralegal credential from NALA. This course introduces the proper format of a memorandum that is required to pass the CP® Skills Exam.  The presentation will include a discussion of a factual scenario, hypothetical statutes for writing the memorandum, and a sample memorandum based on the scenario. The sample memorandum will be dissected, showing its format and four different parts. The four parts discussed will be facts, issues, discussion/analysis, and conclusions. Scoring for the Skills Exam will be reviewed. The test has five parts worth six points each. The course will emphasize proper format, good grammar, clear writing, and practice writing legal memoranda.

Objectives:

  • Understand the proper format of a memorandum
  • Dissect a sample memorandum
  • Explore scoring for the Skills Exam

Speaker

Glenn Leier

4:30 pm-6:00 pm ET

This session expands on attorney-client privilege with an in-depth discussion on the paralegal’s duty to maintain confidentiality and how to prevent a breach of confidentiality or privilege. This session will provide real-time examples of artificial intelligence in the law and explore how to leverage the benefits of AI while remaining cautious of the data we provide it. We round out this session with best practices to ensure you can identify and manage potential confidentiality risks and always maintain attorney-client privilege.

Objectives:

  • Understand client confidentiality and attorney-client privilege, including a paralegal’s requirement to uphold privilege and confidentiality.
  • Explore what to do in the event of a breach of confidentiality or privilege
  • Explore best practices in maintaining confidentiality and considerations when incorporating AI in a law firm

Speakers

Kaila Glaros, ACP

Kristine Custodio Suero, ACP

4:30 pm-6:00 pm ET

Livestream available

Learn how to walk your client through an investigative interview using a data map. Then use the tools available to collect and preserve that information. Finally, be able to review, analyze, and produce the data ethically.

Objectives:

  • Use a data map to identify client information.
  • Discover the best tools to collect the data.
  • Explore best practices on how to analyze the data and produce it.

Speaker

Amy McGuigan, ACP, ACEDS, CAS

4:30 pm-6:00 pm ET

Are you a paralegal eager to make a meaningful impact through your legal expertise? This enlightening presentation will explore the world of pro bono opportunities tailored specifically for paralegals. Join us for an inspiring and informative session on how you, as a paralegal, 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. Don’t miss this chance to explore the boundless opportunities for paralegals in the world of pro bono service.

Objectives:

  • Understand what pro bono work is, its significance in the legal profession, what challenges may exist, and your role as a paralegal.
  • Explore the various types of pro bono opportunities and discover which places are actively seeking volunteers.
  • Take advantage of valuable resources, tools, and tips as you embark on your pro bono journey. Be inspired and encouraged by success stories from fellow paralegals.

Speaker

Lisa Liebow

4:30 pm-6:00 pm ET

Livestream available

In criminal law, writing a sentencing memorandum to help persuade the judge that the lowest-possible sentence is appropriate can be one of the most impactful things criminal defense attorneys and paralegals do, as it often carries a lot of weight with the judge. 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.

Speaker

Terry Hale, ACP