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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T113000
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DTSTAMP:20260501T222434
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T220944Z
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SUMMARY:Effectiveness of Visuals & Video Presentations in Court Cases
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Association of Paralegals\, Inc.\nLearning Objectives: \nUnderstand how visual and video evidence influences juror comprehension and persuasion\nParticipants will be able to explain why demonstrative aids (e.g.\, timelines\, animations\, bodycam footage\, medical illustrations) improve juror understanding\, retention\, and credibility of case themes. \nIdentify best practices for selecting\, preparing\, and organizing effective courtroom visuals\nParticipants will learn how to assist attorneys by choosing appropriate visuals\, ensuring accuracy and simplicity\, and organizing exhibits and video clips for seamless courtroom presentation and compliance with evidentiary rules. \nRecognize common legal\, technical\, and ethical pitfalls associated with visual and video presentations\nParticipants will be able to spot issues such as improper enhancement\, misleading graphics\, authentication problems\, discovery concerns\, and courtroom technology failures—and take proactive steps to help avoid them. \nCLE Hours = 1 Non-substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/effectiveness-of-visuals-video-presentations-in-court-cases/
LOCATION:Faulkner University Cafeteria\, 5345 Atlanta Hwy\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T222434
CREATED:20260327T124116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T124116Z
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SUMMARY:Updates from the Clerk
DESCRIPTION:Volusia County Paralegal Association\, Inc.\nThe session will be a live lunchtime presentation and Q & A by the Volusia County Clerk of Court Laura Roth. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Changes to eportal submissions that have occurred in the last year and what will be coming in the next year.\n2. Tips for electronic submissions in the Seventh Judicial Circuit\, including proposed orders.\n3. E-recording best practices. \nCLE Hours = 1 Technology
URL:https://nala.org/event/updates-from-the-clerk/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T222434
CREATED:20260309T185432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T185432Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating the WV Tax Sale: Processes and Title Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Legal Assistants/Paralegals of Southern West Virginia\nHampton Rose is our scheduled speaker for the month of April’s Lunch & Learn Webinar Sponsored by the Legal Assistants/Paralegals of Southern West Virginia (LAPSWV):\n“Navigating the WV Tax Sale: Processes and Title Challenges”\n• Date: Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026\n• Time: Noon\n• Zoom®\n• CLE Credits: 1 credit\nThis Lunch & Learn webinar focuses on the procedural aspects and title issues related to tax sales in West Virginia. Discussion will include:\n• Real property tax sales – Guidance on withholding for nonresidents\, with rates at 2.5% of the total payment or 4.82% of the estimated capital gain.\n• Property tax relief – Potential elimination of property taxes on homestead real property starting July 1\, 2027.\n• Local tax changes. \nLearning objectives: \n1. Strengthen knowledge on WV tax sale\n2. Provide insights on overcoming real estate title issues in the tax sale process\n3. Provide practical tips in the process of reporting non-residential sales tax on transfers \nSession Agenda: April-2025-Lunch-Learn.pdf \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/navigating-the-wv-tax-sale-processes-and-title-challenges/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
ORGANIZER;CN="Legal Assistants/Paralegals of Southern West Virginia":MAILTO:Treasurer@lapswv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T222434
CREATED:20260318T220339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T220339Z
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SUMMARY:Code Compliance Primer
DESCRIPTION:Learning Objectives: \n1. What is Code Compliance\n2. What falls under Code Compliance\n3. The Violation Notice Process \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/code-compliance-primer/
LOCATION:Roanoke City Library\, 706 S Jefferson St\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T222434
CREATED:20260327T124941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T124941Z
UID:10000549-1775649600-1775653200@nala.org
SUMMARY:April Brown Bag Seminar: Cannibis Control Division
DESCRIPTION:Montana Association of Legal Assistants * Paralegals\nThis presentation will provide an overview of Montana’s cannabis laws and regulatory framework. It will explain how the CCD operates\, including its role in licensing\, compliance\, and enforcement. The session will walk through key review processes for applications\, highlight common misunderstandings applicants encounter\, and clarify requirements for owner and financial interest disclosures. Additionally\, the presentation will cover violations of cannabis law\, enforcement actions\, and recent rule changes impacting licensees and applicants. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Violations of cannabis law\n2. Enforcement actions regarding cannabis\n3. Recent rule changes impacting licensees and applicants \nSession Agenda : April-Brown-Bag-Description.docx \nCLE Hours =  1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/april-brown-bag-seminar-cannibis-control-division/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T200000
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CREATED:20260316T211456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T211456Z
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SUMMARY:Civil Asset Forfeiture in Florida
DESCRIPTION:Brevard Paralegal Association\, Inc.\nThis is the Brevard Paralegal Association Annual Membership Meeting and CLE. The evening will begin with the election of officers\, followed by dinner and CLE. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Identify the statutory basis and historical foundations of civil asset forfeiture in Florida\, including what constitutes contraband under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.\n2. Distinguish between seizure and forfeiture phases\, including arrest requirements\, key exceptions\, probable cause review\, and the applicable burdens of proof.\n3. Apply civil forfeiture principles to common law enforcement scenarios\, considering search and seizure issues\, economic and crime-prevention purposes\, and Eighth Amendment concerns. \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/civil-asset-forfeiture-in-florida/
LOCATION:Space Coast Association of REALTORS\, 2950 Pineda Way\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T222434
CREATED:20260320T175734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T175734Z
UID:10000544-1775736000-1775739600@nala.org
SUMMARY:Ethics for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:Smoky Mountain Paralegal Association\nEthics for paralegals – the unauthorized practice of law; the proposed Supreme Court amendment considering the expansion of paraprofessional roles; and AI and how it can lead to the unauthorized practice of law. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. The core ethical obligation is public protection: only licensed lawyers may perform legal tasks that require professional judgment or interpretation of law.\n2. Supreme Courts remain cautious\, emphasizing training\, oversight\, and accountability frameworks to preserve ethical standards and limit risk.\n3. When nonlawyers use AI to assist others\, they may unintentionally engage in unauthorized practice of law\, even if no payment or intent to deceive exists. \nCLE Hours = 1 Legal Ethics
URL:https://nala.org/event/ethics-for-paralegals/
LOCATION:Blount Mansion\, 200 W Hill Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T133000
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CREATED:20260330T152226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T152226Z
UID:10000552-1775737800-1775741400@nala.org
SUMMARY:SCUPA April Lunch & Learn: Understanding OSINT: Open Source Investigations in Risk Management
DESCRIPTION:South Carolina Upstate Paralegal Association (SCUPA)\nSCUPA’s April 2026 Lunch and Learn entitled: “Understanding OSINT: Open-Source Investigations in Risk Management”\nSpeaker is Stephen Roper\, Certified Fraud Examiner\nMr. Roper’s presentation will accomplish these three objectives: \n1. Establish an understanding of open-source investigations and their utility in insurance defense scenarios\n2. Share how evolutions in technology have affected OSINT research and its capabilities for different case-types\, i.e. person vs. location-based investigations\n3. Train audiences on detail-oriented analysis of OSINT content to aid their own desktop research efforts \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/scupa-april-lunch-learn-understanding-osint-open-source-investigations-in-risk-management/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
ORGANIZER;CN="South Carolina Upstate Paralegal Association (SCUPA)":MAILTO:treasurer@scupa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T222434
CREATED:20260310T154653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T162852Z
UID:10000528-1775808000-1775836800@nala.org
SUMMARY:CAPA 12th Annual All Day CLE Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Capital Area Paralegal Association\nThis is an all-day CLE seminar with 6 one-hour substantive CLE presentations. This is an in-person seminar at Norris Conference Center in Austin\, Texas. \n2 presentations will include 1/2 hour of ethics. \n2026-CLE-SEMINAR-FLYERS.pdf \nPresentations: \n\nCovering the Litigation Bases: Everything You Need to know about working a litigation docket more efficiently and effectively.\nProtecting the Vulnerable with Trusts\nFamily Violence in Family Law\nNot Just for Show: The Paralegal’s Role in IP and Ethics for Creative Clients\nTraumatic Brain Injury Litigation: Identifying and Proving Invisible Injuries\nFamily Law Meets Immigration Law: A Practical Guide\n\nCLE Hours = 6 (1 – Legal Ethics\, 5 – Substantive)
URL:https://nala.org/event/capa-12th-annual-all-day-cle-seminar/
LOCATION:Norris Conference Center\, 2525 W Anderson Lane Ste 365\, Austin\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T222434
CREATED:20260327T144757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T145341Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Indian Law
DESCRIPTION:Central Oklahoma Paralegal Association\nSpeaker: Victoria (“Tori”) Holland\, United Keetoowah Band Congressional Delegate\, Tribal Attorney. \nTAKEAWAYS:\n1. Participants will have a basic understanding of civil jurisdiction in Indian Country.\n2. Participants will have a basic understanding of criminal jurisdiction in Indian Country.\n3. Recent changes\, and up coming events\, that might change and/or affect 1 and 2. \nSession Agenda: 2026-Intro-to-Indian-Law.pptx \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/intro-to-indian-law/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T222434
CREATED:20260316T150813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T150813Z
UID:10000537-1775822400-1775826000@nala.org
SUMMARY:Virginia Family Law Practice: Procedures\, Case Management\, and Client Support Strategies for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this program is to introduce participants to the “Ins and Outs” of Family Law in the Commonwealth (State) of Virginia and how to overcome any obstacles in the representation of clients if they arise. \nLearning Objectives: \nObjective 1: Identify the key statutes\, rules\, and procedures governing family law matters in the Commonwealth of Virginia.\nObjective 2: Apply practical skills and best practices to effectively manage family law cases from intake through resolution.\nObjective 3: Analyze effective approaches for supporting clients experiencing emotionally difficult family law proceedings while maintaining professional and ethical boundaries. \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/virginia-family-law-practice-procedures-case-management-and-client-support-strategies-for-paralegals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T222434
CREATED:20260403T144607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T144607Z
UID:10000558-1776081600-1776085200@nala.org
SUMMARY:Family Law Intersecting with Every File
DESCRIPTION:Iowa Paralegal Association\nLearning Objectives: \n1. Roadmap: How dissolutions\, custody\, and support cases often come up and move their way through Iowa Court’s from filing to final decree – and why paralegals in every practice area benefit from understanding that process.\n2. Realities: The custody\, support\, and parenting concepts that come up time and time again.\n3. Intersections: Family law doesn’t stay in a singular lane. It shows up in PI cases\, property cases\, criminal cases\, and many more areas of law.Objectives:\n1. Roadmap: How dissolutions\, custody\, and support cases often come up and move their way through Iowa Court’s from filing to final decree – and why paralegals in every practice area benefit from understanding that process.\n2. Realities: The custody\, support\, and parenting concepts that come up time and time again.\n3. Intersections: Family law doesn’t stay in a singular lane. It shows up in PI cases\, property cases\, criminal cases\, and many more areas of law. \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/family-law-intersecting-with-every-file/
LOCATION:RSH Legal\, 425 2nd St SE Suite 1140\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T222434
CREATED:20260311T220811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T220811Z
UID:10000530-1776168000-1776171600@nala.org
SUMMARY:The New Texas Business Court
DESCRIPTION:Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association\nJoin HMPA for a session with the Honorable Grant Dorfman\, presiding judge of the Texas Business Court Eleventh Division\, to learn the origins and purpose of the new Texas Business Court\, top 10 teaching take-aways and practice tips\, including unique jurisdictional requirements\, and recent legislative changes. \nLearning objectives: \n1.) Analyze the legislative and economic motivations behind the creation of the Texas Business Court\, including how concerns about complex commercial litigation\, judicial expertise\, and business climate competitiveness influenced the passage of Texas House Bill 19 (88th Texas Legislature). \n2.) Explain the structural design and jurisdiction of the Texas Business Court\, including the types of complex business disputes it was intended to hear and how its jurisdiction differs from traditional Texas district courts. \n3.) Evaluate the policy goals behind establishing the Texas Business Court\, such as increasing efficiency in commercial litigation\, promoting consistency in rulings\, and strengthening Texas’s attractiveness as a venue for business formation and dispute resolution. \nSession agenda: HMPA-04-14-2026-CLE-Flyer-Hon-Grant-Dorfman.pdf \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/the-new-texas-business-court/
LOCATION:Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library\, 1019 Congress St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T222434
CREATED:20260226T163903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T164532Z
UID:10000518-1776189600-1776193200@nala.org
SUMMARY:Consumer Law Practice Tips
DESCRIPTION:Paralegal Association of Florida\, Inc.\nSpeaker will provide an overview of consumer law practice with a focus on real estate litigation\, debt defense\, and representing consumers in civil disputes. Attendees will examine common case types\, including foreclosure actions\, landlord-tenant matters\, and collection lawsuits\, while exploring practical strategies for case organization\, document review\, drafting support\, and client communication. \n1. Review and apply local court rules and administrative procedures;\n2. Identify and adapt to individual judicial preferences; and\n3. Recognize and navigate the procedural and technical nuances of remote (Zoom) proceedings. \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/consumer-law-practice-tips/
LOCATION:Breakroom Bar & Grill\, 13575 58th St. N.\, Clearwater\, Florida\, 33760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T222434
CREATED:20260306T225956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T225956Z
UID:10000525-1776254400-1776258000@nala.org
SUMMARY:Illuminating Legal Limericks
DESCRIPTION:Pittsburgh Paralegal Association\nThis interactive program uses limericks (the last word of which the audience will have to guess) to explore ethics issues involved in lawyers’ practice and their firms. Among other things\, the program will address: unauthorized practice of law and multijurisdictional practice (including the definition of legal practice\, temporary and virtual practice and choice of ethics rules); law firm creation (including law firm names\, hiring\, and non-competes); law firm operation (including paralegals\, trust accounts\, fee sharing\, and file ownership); marketing (including content limitations\, and marketing intrusiveness). \nSession Agenda Upload: Blurb_-Illuminating-Legal-Limericks_-Part-I-Law-Practice_Firms199537653.1.docx \nCLE HOURS = 1 Legal Ethics
URL:https://nala.org/event/illuminating-legal-limericks/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T222434
CREATED:20260320T180151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T180151Z
UID:10000545-1776276000-1776285000@nala.org
SUMMARY:Proceed\, Civilly: The New Rules of Civil Procedure
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Florida Paralegal Association\, Inc.\nThe presentation will address the overhaul of the rules of civil procedure since 2025 and the effect on civil litigation in the State of Florida. \nLearning Objectives: \n1) an awareness of the new rules\,\n2) what is included in the initial disclosures for most civil cases\, and\n3) exceptions and exclusions from the new rules and what that means for lawyers and paralegals that practice in those areas. \nCLE Hours = 1.5 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/proceed-civilly-the-new-rules-of-civil-procedure/
LOCATION:Hyatt Lakewood Ranch\, 6021 Exchange Way\, Lakewood Ranch\, Florida\, 34202
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T222434
CREATED:20260408T134240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T134240Z
UID:10000563-1776339900-1776344400@nala.org
SUMMARY:Timelines & Deadlines: Update on MSJ Rules and Court Dockets
DESCRIPTION:Texas Panhandle Paralegal Association (TPPA)\nHon. Titian D. Frausto: Timelines & Deadlines: Update on MSJ Rules and Court Dockets \nLearning Objectives: \n1.) Legislative Overhaul of MSJ Rules\n2.) Revised Rule 166a\n3.) Court Clearance Rates and How it Affects Practitioners \nCLE Hours = 1.25 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/timelines-deadlines-update-on-msj-rules-and-court-dockets/
LOCATION:Amarillo Club – 30th Floor\, First Bank Southwest Tower\, 600 S. Tyler\, Amarillo\, TX\, 79101
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T164500
DTSTAMP:20260501T222434
CREATED:20260324T141608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T141618Z
UID:10000546-1776412800-1776444300@nala.org
SUMMARY:NePA 2026 Spring Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Nebraska Paralegal Association\nVarious topics covering Nebraska Workers’ Compensation 101\, Beyond the Firm: Exploring the Freelance Paralegal Route; Nebraska Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act; The Nebraska Court Rules of Appellate Practice; and Estate Planning & Administration \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Learn the basics of workers’ compensation law in Nebraska.\n2. What rights to tenants and landlords have in Nebraska?\n3. What are the Nebraska appellate procedures and filing best practices? \nSession Agenda: 2026-Spring-Seminar-Mid-Year-Meeting-Flyer.pdf \nCLE Hours = 5 Total (1-Non-substantive\, 4-Substantive)
URL:https://nala.org/event/nepa-2026spring-seminar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T222434
CREATED:20260401T192314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T193328Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Tampa Bay Paralegal Association\, Inc.\nDescription: \nDUI – recent changes in the law and then sharing lessons from a DUI not guilty last month.\nTransition to a discussion about burdens of proof and some basic principles on appellate review in criminal and civil cases along with how to properly preserve appellate issues. \nA final transition to how to be a prepared and happy paralegal in any endeavors using a combination of psychological\, motivational and leadership principles that will improve levels of performance and joy at work. \nSession # 1: \nDUI – recent changes in the law and then sharing lessons from a DUI not guilty last month.\nTransition to a discussion about burdens of proof and some basic principles on appellate review in criminal and civil cases along with how to properly preserve appellate issues.\nFla. Stat. 316.193\nEnhanced Penalties\nBAC\n0.15: Enhanced fines and mandatory ignition interlock device (IID) for at least 6 months.\nDUI with Injury/Property Damage: Misdemeanor or felony depending on severity.\nDUI Manslaughter: Second-degree felony\, with new law strengthening penalties for repeat offenders as of Oct 1\, 2025 \nSession #2: An Overview of Human Trafficking \nBrief Description: Presentation and Discussion regarding Human Trafficking – types of trafficking\, victims\, and reporting.\nCapital Punishment/Severe Penalties: HB 1283 allows for the death penalty or life in prison for trafficking children under 12\, effective 2025.\nThe Safe Harbor Act: F.S. 409.1678 allows law enforcement to treat minors found in prostitution as victims (dependency) rather than criminals (delinquency)\, though studies suggest many still end up in jail.\nMandatory Signage:\nCertain businesses\, including massage parlors\, strip clubs\, and transportation hubs\, are required to display human trafficking public awareness signs.\nRICO Prosecution: Florida Statute §787.06 allows trafficking to be prosecuted as organized crime under the RICO Act\, with high-level penalties.\nNo Limitation on Child Sex Crimes: Florida Law allows for no statute of limitations on prosecuting sexual battery involving a child under 18 \nLearning Objectives: \nDefine and Recognize human trafficking and its types;\nRecognize the dynamics of human trafficking – trafficker strategies\, targeted victims;\nKnow how to take action – reporting\, and resources for victims. \nSession #3: (Multiple) \nCristina Blunt- Why Mediation Matters: Setting the Stage\n• Over 90% of civil cases in Florida settle before trial\, and the majority settle during mediation.\n• Florida courts actively promote mediation as a tool for reducing docket congestion and protecting litigant autonomy.\n• Mediation success rates in Florida hover between 70–80% across civil and insurance disputes.\n• Key Authorities\n• Fla. Stat. § 44.102 (court-ordered mediation)\n• Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.700 (rules common to mediation and arbitration)\n• Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.710\, 1.720\, 1.730 (mediation rules)\n• Florida Mediation Best Practices Handbook\, Third Edition (revised Apr. 10\, 2025)\,\nFla. Bar ADR Section & Hillsborough County Bar Association \nLindsey Guinand-\nTitle: Ethical Issues Surrounding AI Applications In Florida’s Legal Profession\nThe presentation is anticipated to address the following Rules of Professional Conduct and Florida Bar Ethics Opinion:\nRule 4-1.1 (Competence)\nRule 4-1.4 (Communication)\nRule 4-1.6 (Confidentiality of Information)\nRule 4-3.3 (Candor Towards the Tribunal)\nRule 4-5.3 (Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants)\nRule 4-8.4(c) (Misconduct)\nFlorida Ethics Opinion 24-1 \nThe presentation will focus on the ethical issues that surround the use of AI in the legal profession\, with emphasis on AI use by paralegals and other legal staff. The presentation will address the Bar’s 2024 Ethics Opinion on the use of AI; the Rules and how they are applied in practice; and recent cases wherein attorneys have been disciplined for improper use of AI.\nNash\, Peek & DiFiore – Panel discussion on best practices related to Florida Tort Reform\, House Bill 837\, Updates to Florida Rules of Civil Procedure\nKirstin Davis – Generative AI and the Paralegal’s Work: What You Need to Know Now\nUnderstand advancements in generative AI and how these evolving technologies are affecting the paralegal profession.\nLearn about ethical guidance that governs lawyers’ use of generative AI tools and how paralegals can comply with or violate that guidance.\nExplore genAI’s practical strengths and weaknesses for paralegal work \nCLE Hours = 6 (1-Legal Ethics\, 4-Substantive\, 1-Technology)
URL:https://nala.org/event/2026-annual-seminar/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Community College\, 1320 E Palm Ave 3rd Floor\, Tampa\, FL\, 33605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T164500
DTSTAMP:20260501T222434
CREATED:20260403T195603Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Seminar - From Connecticut to Oklahoma: How Two Tribes Navigated Federal Recognition
DESCRIPTION:Central Oklahoma Association of Legal Assistants\nNorman Miller\, Associate at Zwillinger Wulkan\nFrom Connecticut to Oklahoma: How Two Tribes Navigated Federal Recognition \nLearning Objectives: \n• Develop understanding of what it means for a tribe to be federally recognized\n• Understand the pathways for a tribe to become federally recognized\n• Develop and understanding of the history behind Federal recognition from the east coast compared to the west coast \nDouglas Lusk\, J.D.\, President/CEO of National for Legal Technology\nABA Model Rule 1.1: Duty to be Tech Competent \nLearning Objectives: \n• Identify at least five emerging legal technology trends expected to shape law practice in 2026 and explain their practical implications\n• Evaluate the risks\, benefits\, and ethical considerations of adopting AI-driven tools\, automation platforms\, and analytics systems in legal workflows\n• Develop a short action plan or checklist for assessing new legal tech solutions and preparing an organization for upcoming technology changes \nDanielle P. Fielding\, Attorney at Hornbeek Vitali & Braun\, P.L.L.C.\nBehind Every Strong Case: The Paralegal’s Role in Oklahoma Medical Malpractice Litigation \nLearning Objectives: \n• Understand the med-mal process in Oklahoma\n• Learn how paralegals strengthen every stage—from intake to trial\n• Discuss common pitfalls and best practices specific to Oklahoma procedures \nCLE Hours = 3 (2-Substantive\, 1-Technology)
URL:https://nala.org/event/spring-seminar-from-connecticut-to-oklahoma-how-two-tribes-navigated-federal-recognition/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T222434
CREATED:20260408T215445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T215445Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Elder Law: Medicaid and Long-Term Care for Married Couples
DESCRIPTION:A discussion on elder law and options for long-term care for married couples. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Knowledge of the intake process for married couples planning for future care.\n2. Understanding of the differences between Medicaid and Medicare and eligibility for those benefits.\n3. Review a sample Last Will and Testament for a spouse of an incapacitated individual. \nSession Agenda: Introduction-to-Elder-Law-Medicaid-for-Married-Persons.docx \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/introduction-to-elder-law-medicaid-and-long-term-care-for-married-couples/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T222434
CREATED:20260406T141131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T141245Z
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SUMMARY:Metrolina Paralegal Association Annual Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Metrolina Paralegal Association\nMetrolina Paralegal Association Annual Seminar Topics:\n– 2026 ALTA Survey Update\n– Apostilles & Legalizations\n– Intergenerational Dynamics and the Law: Working\, Fighting\, and Negotiating with Legal Professionals Who Act Their Age.. for Better or Worse\n– Rising Together: Leveraging AI to Enhance Skills and Value\n– Service as Strategy: Using Pro Bonop to Build Skills and Community\n– AI & the Attorney: The Future Is Now\n– Ethics \nLearning Objectives: \n-Discuss the current highlights in each practice area\n-Identify subject matter that can be implemented in current practices\n-Employ debate and discussions for attendees to add perspectives and inspire additional self-study \nSession Agenda: MPA-2026-Seminar-Schedule.docx \nCLE Hours = 7 (1-Legal Ethics\, 1-Nonsubstantive\, 3-Substantive\, 2-Technology)
URL:https://nala.org/event/metrolina-paralegal-association-annual-seminar/
LOCATION:Bank of America Tower at Legacy Union\, 620 South Tryon St Suite 800\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260424T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T222434
CREATED:20260416T132849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T132926Z
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SUMMARY:Level Up: LAW's 2026 Annual Seminar & Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:LAW-The Wyoming Paralegal Association\nDay 1 of LAW’s 2026 Annual Seminar & Membership Meeting\, a dynamic two-day event focused on learning\, networking\, and fun\, featuring practical instruction\, real-world strategy\, and experienced voices in the legal field. Please see attached Agenda for Day 1 for more information on the topics\, objectives and speaker bios. \nDay 1 Session Agenda: Level-Up-Agenda-Day-1.pdf \nDay 2 of LAW’s 2026 Annual Seminar & Membership Meeting\, a dynamic two-day event focused on learning\, networking\, and fun\, featuring practical instruction\, real-world strategy\, and experienced voices in the legal field. Please see attached Agenda for Day 2 for more information on the topics\, objectives and speaker bios \nDay 2 Session Agenda: Level-Up-Agenda-Day-2.pdf \nCLE Hours = 10 (1-Legal Ethics\, 3-Nonsubstantive\, 6-Substantive) \n 
URL:https://nala.org/event/357233/
LOCATION:Ramada Plaza Sheridan Hotel\, 1809 Sugarland Drive\, Sheridan\, WY\, 82801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T222434
CREATED:20260218T170425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T155013Z
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SUMMARY:OPA April Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Oklahoma Paralegal Association\nSonjanita Coleman Jordan is the owner of LA Paralegals\, LLC and the CEO of DUAL Support\, Inc. a non-profit organization focused on helping and healing women and men going through trauma as it relates to relationships\, separation\, divorce and domestic violence. The program will provide education on employment and criminal laws that are in place to assist domestic violence victims and survivors. The program will also provide information on how paralegals and legal professionals can recognize workplace\, home and family trauma\, and how domestic violence relates to relationships\, separation\, and divorce. \n  \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/opa-april-lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
ORGANIZER;CN="Oklahoma Paralegal Association":MAILTO:gcwebb30@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T222434
CREATED:20260330T160528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T160528Z
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SUMMARY:You Can't Have AI Without AAPi
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Association of Paralegals\, Inc.\nAAPi is pleased to present a technology seminar to continue to carryout the Mission and Vision of AAPi- To promote the paralegal profession through awareness and education. Advancing Alabama paralegals through education and career development.\nThere will be 4 topics covered in this technology seminar. \nSession 1: Cam Cotney- “AI\, ChatGPT and the Record” 1.0 CLE\n1. Explore different types of generative AI\, the critical and multi-faceted role of an officer of the court\, and the potential impacts on the legal field. \nLearning Objectives: \n1.) Define artificial intelligence and generative AI\n2.) Clarify what tools like ChatGPT do (and don’t do)\n3.) Differentiate between traditional legal tech and AI-driven tools \nSession 2: Sheena McMorris- “From Zero to Hero: Quick Hacks to Look Like a Pro” 1.25 CLE\npresentation on utilizing Excel \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Identify and apply core Excel functions and shortcuts commonly used in legal practice to efficiently organize\, filter\, and review data sets such as discovery spreadsheets\, billing records\, and case summaries.\n2. Demonstrate practical techniques for cleaning\, formatting\, and summarizing data—including the use of formulas\, conditional formatting\, and quick analysis tools—to create professional\, attorney‑ready Excel work product.\n3. Implement time‑saving Excel “hacks” that reduce manual data entry and errors\, improving accuracy and efficiency in routine paralegal tasks and enhancing overall litigation support workflows. \nSession 3: Joe Schell- Exhibits in Practice: Navigating Paper v. Digital\, Sharing Platforms and Common Pitfalls” 1.0 CLE \nDescription: presentation of technology in the utilization of trial exhibits\, including best practices\n(Substantive) \nLearning Objectives: \n1.Differences between paper and digital exhibit workflows\n2. Best practices for sharing (OneDrive\, ShareFile\, Dropbox\, etc.)\n3. Common challenges around pre-deposition and during-deposition exhibit handling\n4. Where breakdowns tend to happen between firms and court reporting teams—and how to avoid them \nSession 4: Amy Jo McGuigan- “More Than a Profile: Building a Powerful Presence on LinkedIn” 1.0 CLE\nDescription- presentation on the utilization of LinkedIn and how it can benefit a paralegal as part of professional development (Non-substantive) \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Identify the key components of a strong and effective LinkedIn profile.\n2. Develop a professional brand that reflects their skills\, experience\, and career goals.\n3. Apply best practices for engaging with content and building visibility on LinkedIn.\n4. Utilize LinkedIn as a networking tool within the legal and legal technology communities.\n5. Recognize ethical considerations when using LinkedIn as a paralegal. \nCLE Hours = 4.25 (2.25-Nonsubstantive\, 2-Technology)
URL:https://nala.org/event/you-cant-have-ai-without-aapi/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T222434
CREATED:20260402T173820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T173820Z
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SUMMARY:Utilizing Skilled Interpreters
DESCRIPTION:Northwest Florida Paralegal Association\, Inc.\nThis will be a session on the importance of hiring a certified interpreter who meets all judicial requirements. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Florida Rules for Certification and Regulation of Spoken Language Court Interpreters (RULE 14.100 – 14.460).\n2. The importance of having an interpreter present at court hearings and trials\, mediations\, depositions\, and real estate closings.\n3. Distinctions between: (a) language versus dialect and (b) interpreter versus translator. \nSession Agenda: Florida-CLE-Using-Skilled-Interpreters.pdf \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/utilizing-skilled-interpreters/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T222434
CREATED:20260420T123455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T123455Z
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SUMMARY:Medicaid\, Long Term Care and Social Security
DESCRIPTION:Paralegal Association of Florida\, Inc.\nThis seminar provides a comprehensive overview of the complex systems surrounding Medicaid\, long-term care\, and Social Security benefits\, with a focus on how care management plays a critical role in navigating these processes. Drawing on the experience of Matrix Care Management—a Florida-based home care agency serving the catastrophically injured\, developmentally disabled\, and elderly—the presentation highlights both the practical and strategic aspects of securing essential benefits and services. \nThe session begins by defining care management as a multidisciplinary approach that combines advocacy\, coordination of services\, and clinical assessment to support individuals and families. Attendees will gain insight into the wide range of services provided\, including special needs case management\, caregiver analysis\, benefit evaluations\, and quality-of-life planning. The presentation emphasizes how care managers serve as a central point of coordination\, ensuring that medical\, social\, and financial needs are addressed holistically. \nA significant portion of the seminar is dedicated to Medicaid\, including a step-by-step overview of the application process\, timelines\, and common challenges. Participants will learn how to navigate the MyAccess system\, respond to agency requests\, and avoid delays that can jeopardize eligibility. The seminar also explores available community resources and explains how professional care management can assist with applications\, follow-up\, appeals\, and renewals. \nThe discussion then transitions to long-term care planning\, comparing private long-term care insurance with Medicaid-managed care options. Attendees will learn about eligibility requirements\, waitlists\, and the realities of accessing services\, as well as the critical role of early planning. The seminar outlines how care managers advocate for clients throughout the process—from initial referral through service delivery—to maximize available benefits and ensure appropriate care. \nFinally\, the seminar addresses Social Security benefits\, including both Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Key eligibility criteria\, such as work history and income limitations\, are explained\, along with the application and appeals process. The presentation highlights how non-attorney representatives can assist individuals in securing these benefits\, particularly in cases involving initial denials. \nThroughout the seminar\, attendees will gain practical knowledge\, real-world strategies\, and a clearer understanding of how care management can bridge gaps between healthcare\, legal\, and government systems. The session concludes with a question-and-answer segment addressing common concerns such as cost\, timing of involvement\, and scope of services. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Understand the role of care management in coordinating medical\, social\, and financial services for individuals with complex needs\, including how it supports improved outcomes and quality of life.\n2. Identify the eligibility requirements and application processes for Medicaid\, long-term care services\, and Social Security benefits\, including common challenges and strategies to navigate approvals and appeals.\n3. Evaluate practical strategies for advising clients or patients on accessing and maximizing public benefits and care services\, including when to involve care management and how to avoid delays or denials. \nSession Agenda: Medicaid-Long-Term-Care-and-Social-Security.docx \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/medicaid-long-term-care-and-social-security/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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