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
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.
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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.
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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
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).
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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:
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.
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Speaker
Olivia Renfroe, ACP
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.
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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.
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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.
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Speaker
Amy McGuigan, ACP, ACEDS, CAS
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
