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SUMMARY:AI for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:Central Florida Paralegal Association\nLearning Objectives: \n1. Develop intelligent prompts.\n2. Optimize document drafting and review.\n3. Automate administrative tasks. \nSession Agenda: Joint-CLE-AI-for-Paralegals-6-2-26.png \nCLE Hours = 1 Technology
URL:https://nala.org/event/ai-for-paralegals/
LOCATION:Tommy Bahamas Marlin Bar\, 438 North Orlando Ave\, Winter Park\, FL\, 32789\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T080000
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SUMMARY:22nd Annual Meeting & Seminar of Legal Assistants/Paralegals of Southern West Virginia & "The Ethical Edge: Navigating Real-World Challenges as a Paralegal" – Tammie Alexander\, Esq.\, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
DESCRIPTION:Legal Assistants/Paralegals of Southern West Virginia\nOur annual meeting and seminar comprises of 6 sessions:\n1. “The Functional Workplace – Why Work Doesn’t Work Anymore” – John Kline\, Strategic Solutions Practice Leader – DBI Workplace Solutions\, Charlotte\, NC\n2. “The Ethical Edge: Navigating Real-World Challenges as a Paralegal” – Tammie Alexander\, Esq.\, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC\n3. “Litigation Case Management (Start to Finish)” – Mychal S. Schulz\, Esq.\, Babst Colland\n4. “Level Up Your LinkedIn: Strategies for Paralegals and Legal Assistants” – Madi Wilson\, Marketing and Analytics Specialist\, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC\n5. “Social Media & Digital Evidence: Preservation\, Authentication and Admissibility in Civil Litigation” – Dean Boerger\, Boerger Investigative Services\, LLC\n6. Empowering Paralegals: Leveraging AI Tools to Enhance Attorney Support” – Krista Ford\, Director of Knowledge\, Research & Information Services\, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC \nSession Agenda: LAPSWV-22nd-Annual-Seminar-and-Meeting-Registration-Brochure.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \n1.) This seminar covers a paralegal’s workflow in practical and substantive areas of a variety of practice areas from start to finish and provides guidance in ethical and professional responsibilities.\n2.) The attendee will have key takeaways from these presentations – strengthening their professional outlook\, provide keen insight into handling and managing AI in today’s changing workplace and work product.\n3.) Caveats and considerations will be emphasized in many practice areas. \nCLE HOURS = 6 (2-Nonsubstantive\, 2-Substantive\, 1-Technology\, 1-Legal Ethics) 
URL:https://nala.org/event/22nd-annual-meeting-seminar-of-legal-assistants-paralegals-of-southern-west-virginia-the-ethical-edge-navigating-real-world-challenges-as-a-paralegal-tammie-alexander-esq-steptoe/
LOCATION:Bridge Valley Community & Technical College\, 2001 Union Carbide Dr\, South Charleston\, WV\, 25303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
ORGANIZER;CN="Legal Assistants/Paralegals of Southern West Virginia":MAILTO:Treasurer@lapswv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T131816
CREATED:20260421T135658Z
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SUMMARY:Illinois Notary Public Basics
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Paralegal Association\nJoin David Finnigan\, Director of the Illinois Secretary of State\, Index Department\, for an update on Regular\, Remote and Electronic Notarizations and other changes and developments in Illinois Notary Public Law. \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive \n 
URL:https://nala.org/event/illinois-notary-public-basics/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T120000
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SUMMARY:Saving Clients Money For IP Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:Smoky Mountain Paralegal Association\nCLE presentation on cost saving options and strategies for pursuing European patent protection\, now that the Unitary Patent has been in force for 3 years. Talking points include cost considerations for Unitary Patent and traditional EP validation filing\, as well as best practices for effective claim construction and claim set reduction – with examples. This session on cost-effective European patent protection also covers: Anticipating and avoiding oppositions and appeals\, 30% savings under EPO micro-entity rules\, first filing outside of the US\, Direct filing vs. the PCT\, Renewal fees – when and when not to pay them\, cost savings vs. cost avoidance\, and tips for in-house and law firm patent paralegals. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Cost saving options and strategies for pursuing European patent protection\, now that the Unitary Patent has been in force for 3 years.\n2. Cost considerations for Unitary Patent and traditional EP validation filing\, as well as best practices for effective claim construction and claim set reduction – with examples.\n3. Cost-effective European patent protection – Anticipating and avoiding oppositions and appeals\, 30% savings under EPO micro-entity rules\, first filing outside of the US\, Direct filing vs. the PCT\, Renewal fees – when and when not to pay them\, cost savings vs. cost avoidance\, and tips for in-house and law firm patent paralegals. \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/saving-clients-money-for-ip-paralegals-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T123000
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SUMMARY:SCUPA June Lunch & Learn: Behind Closed Doors - Power\, Control and Protection in Family Court Litigation
DESCRIPTION:South Carolina Upstate Paralegal Association (SCUPA)\nSCUPA Lunch & Learn entitled “Behind Closed Doors: Power\, Control and Protection in Family Court Litigation”\npresented by Shanise Greenfield\, Esq. \nThe three main topics of the presentation will explore are:\n1. Safety planning and Protective Remedies in South Carolina to include Orders of Protection\, Restraining Orders\, Stalking/Harassment Actions and civil vs. criminal remedies. \n2. Domestic Violence dynamics in divorce in custody litigation through examples of coercive control\, abuse allegations\, custody implications\, mediation concerns and evidentiary concerns. \n3. Practical challenges and best practices of paralegals in high conflict cases with advice on client management\, trauma-informed communications\, documenting abuse allegations\, organization of evidence\, safety concerns\, courtroom and hearing preparation and managing difficult or manipulative litigants. \nCLE hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/scupa-june-lunch-learn-behind-closed-doors-power-control-and-protection-in-family-court-litigation/
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/New_York:20260612T120000
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SUMMARY:The Mechanics of an Appeal in Virginia State Courts
DESCRIPTION:Commonwealth of Virginia Paralegal Association\nEducating participants in the fundamentals of appealing case in the courts of the Commonwealth (state) of Virginia. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. To explain the appellate court structure of Virginia State Court and how to prepare a case for appeal procedurally in the trial court.\n2. To explain the steps to perfect the appeal in the Court of Appeals/Supreme Court and\nthe use of the VACES electronic filing system.\n3. To highlight the “traps for the unwary” that can result in an appeal being dismissed for\nprocedural grounds resulting in potential ethical and malpractice issues \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/the-mechanics-of-an-appeal-in-virginia-state-courts/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T120000
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CREATED:20260316T212540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T212638Z
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SUMMARY:A Thorough Examination of LGBTQ+ Pride Month
DESCRIPTION:Pittsburgh Paralegal Association\nEvent description\nThis training will provide attendees with the opportunity to understand the social\, cultural and political influences that contributed to the Stonewall Riots\, which laid the foundation for the modern-day Pride movement in the United States\, as well as contemporary events that continue to inspire and motivate LGBTQ+ activists in the United States. Attendees will gain an understanding of how anti-sodomy laws\, which outlawed homosexual behavior until 2003\, following the Supreme Court ruling in Lawrence v. Texas\, as well as the Lavender Scare and the categorization of LGBTQ+ people as pathologized by the field of psychiatry\, contributed to the Gay Liberation movement of the 1970s which ultimately culminated in the modern day Pride movement. Attendees will also gain a rudimentary understanding of terminology and the overall experiences of LGBTQ+ people.\nThe content included in this training is apolitical and does not endorse any specific political party or candidate for public office; nor does it undermine or discount any. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. This training will provide attendees with the opportunity to understand the social\, cultural and political influences that contributed to the Stonewall Riots\, which laid the foundation for the modern-day Pride movement in the United States\, as well as contemporary events that continue to inspire and motivate LGBTQ+ activists in the United States. 2. Attendees will gain an understanding of how anti-sodomy laws\, which outlawed homosexual behavior until 2003\, following the Supreme Court ruling in Lawrence v. Texas\, as well as the Lavender Scare and the categorization of LGBTQ+ people as pathologized by the field of psychiatry\, contributed to the Gay Liberation movement of the 1970s which ultimately culminated in the modern day Pride movement.\n3. Attendees will also gain a rudimentary understanding of terminology and the overall experiences of LGBTQ+ people. \nCLE Hours = 1 Non-substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/354297/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T131816
CREATED:20260522T142534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T142534Z
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SUMMARY:Deepfakes: Authenticity On-Trial - Identifying and Defending Against Manipulated Media
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Paralegal Association\nLearning Objectives: \n1. How AI-generated audio\, images\, and video are created and how they’re being used in litigation.\n2. Practical red flags and defensible workflows for identifying manipulated media.\n3. Preservation\, discovery\, and professional responsibility considerations with synthetic media. \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/deepfakes-authenticity-on-trial-identifying-and-defending-against-manipulated-media/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T130000
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CREATED:20260421T135926Z
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SUMMARY:From Transcript to Trial Strategy: Modern Court Reporting for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Paralegal Association\nCourt reporting has expanded far beyond stenography. This session equips paralegals with a current-state view of real time reporting\, remote deposition protocols\, AI-assisted transcript review\, and the risk points that can derail a record. Attendees learn how to select the right reporting method\, prepare witnesses for virtual environments\, maintain chain-of-custody for exhibits\, and ensure transcript integrity in increasingly hybrid legal workflows. \nCLE Hours = 1 Non-substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/from-transcript-to-trial-strategy-modern-court-reporting-for-paralegals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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