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SUMMARY:Annual Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Raleigh-Wake Paralegal Association\n1.) Emma J. Smiley – Legal Aid \nTitle: Legal Issues After Disaster \nLearning Objectives: Identify legal issues related to insurance\, landlord/tenant obligations\, homeownership\, and FEMA following natural disasters. \n2.) Mayukh Sircar \nTitle: Demystifying the AI Hype: Understanding the Tech\, the Risks and Safe Uses \nDescription: This session explores Artificial Intelligence as it exists in today’s world. We will discuss what artificial intelligence is\, the benefits it offers\, the risks it poses and best practices for safe uses of AI tools. \n3.) Jayant Joshi \nDescription: My presentation will focus on how the NC Rules of Professional Conduct may be interpreted to require cite and quote checking of legal documents in the age of AI. I’ll discuss procedure\, common issues and pitfalls. \n4.) Latashia Baptist \nTitle: Practical AI for Legal Professionals: From Information to Insight \nDescription: Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how legal professionals find\, analyze\, organize\, and use information. This session explores practical applications of AI that go beyond basic chatbots and document summaries\, highlighting how emerging technologies can support fact development\, investigations\, document review and analysis\, research\, and other legal workflows. Attendees will gain insight into current AI capabilities\, practical use cases\, and key considerations for responsible adoption\, while exploring the continuing importance of human judgment\, validation\, and professional responsibility in legal practice. \n5.) Derek Ellington \nDescription: \nThis program is designed to give practicing attorneys a working understanding of how electronically stored information (ESI) moves from client engagement through courtroom presentation. Presented by two North Carolina-licensed digital forensics examiners\, the session walks attorneys through the practical and legal issues that arise when digital evidence is collected\, reviewed\, and produced in litigation. \nThe program opens with an overview of ESI and digital forensics terminology\, then addresses North Carolina’s digital forensics licensing statute (Senate Bill 424\, enacted 2022) and what it requires of attorneys who retain forensic examiners. The presenters examine Crosmun v. Trustees of Fayetteville Technical Community College\, 227 N.C. App. 187 (2019)\, the North Carolina Court of Appeals decision establishing that ESI discovery protocols must protect a party’s opportunity to review collected data for privilege before production\, and discuss how that holding shapes forensic collection protocols in practice today. \nThe remainder of the program addresses the operational side of ESI practice: distinguishing private from public data sources and the ethical rules that govern collecting each; the mechanics of evidence collection\, processing\, and native-format production; establishing and documenting a defensible chain of custody; and drafting\, issuing\, and following up on litigation hold notices. The program closes with a brief discussion of cybersecurity considerations attorneys should weigh when advising clients on secure communication during a matter involving digital evidence. \nThe content is drawn from the presenters’ direct experience providing digital forensics and e-discovery services to litigation counsel across a range of practice areas\, and is intended to be immediately applicable to attorneys’ handling of ESI in active matters. \n6.) Jesse Jones \nTitle:   AI in Transactional Practice and the Importance of Personal Touch \nDescription:    As AI reshapes deal-making and document review in transactional law\, this session explores where technology adds real value—and where human judgment\, relationship-building\, and personalized counsel remain irreplaceable to client service. \nCLE Hours = 6 (1-Legal Ethics\, 2-Substantive\, 3-Technology)
URL:https://nala.org/event/annual-seminar/
LOCATION:North Carolina State Bar Center\, 217 E. Edenton St.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260921T181816Z
CREATED:20260921T181816Z
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SUMMARY:VAPA'S 15th Biennial Statewide Conference (2026)/A Team Effort: The Role of Paralegals in High Profile Cases /Immigration Law in 2026: How to Identify Risks and Opportunities in Your Cases
DESCRIPTION:Tidewater Paralegal Association\nSession One: \nUNDERSTANDING CANNABIS LAW IN THE COMMONWEALTH\n• Cannabis – overarching introduction.\n• Hemp vs Marijuana (legal vs illegal).\n• Hemp Virginia History- early colonial era- required to grow- mandatory cultivation. Ropes and sails. Legal tender. George Washington and Jefferson.\n– Industrial Hemp grower\, processor\, dealer licenses available through VDACS.\n– Medical Marijuana – 5 licenses\, HSA1 license status.\n– Recreational/adult use market – NOT legal – yet.\n– (Seeds: cannot sell – falls under current marijuana definition.) BUT NO THC levels. DEA seed letter over source rule.\n– Legalized market – potential $300 million in tax revenue.\n– Virginia is currently the 4th largest illicit market in the country. \nSession Agenda: Cannabis-in-the-Commonwealth-Outline.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \nUNDERSTANDING CANNABIS LAW IN THE COMMONWEALTH\nVirginia Law Overview\nFederal Law: Differences between federal and state law\nLEGAL ASPECTS OF CANNABIS BUSINESS\nBusiness opportunities in the Commonwealth (prior to newest legislation for adult-use market) \nSession Two: \nThe Rise of a high-profile case\nPre-Trial issues\nTrial considerations (both inside and outside the courtroom)\nMedia considerations\nAdvice from the front lines \nSession Agenda: Woods-Rogers-Rottenborn-Presentation-10.6.pptx \nLearning Objectives: \nWhat to expect and how to handle a high-profile case\nWhat to expect and how to handle the pre-trial stage of a high-profile case\nWhat to expect and how to handle the trial\, both inside and outside the courtroom\nHow to handle the media for high-profile case \nSession Three: \nWhy Immigration Issues Matter in Every Practice Area\nKey Questions to Ask During Intake\nScreen for Risk of Immigration Enforcement\nImmigration Consequences by Practice Area\nPotential Immigration Opportunities\nRed Flags Requiring Immediate Referral\nBest Practices for Paralegals \nSession Agenda: Immigration-Law-in-2026_-Presentation-Outline-Miriam-Fisher.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \nLearning about Immigration Issues that Matter in Every Practice Area\nWhat are key questions to Ask During Intake and learn why they are important.\nHow to screen for Risk of Immigration Enforcement and importance of information gathered\nImmigration Consequences by Practice Area\nPotential Immigration Opportunities\nRed Flags Requiring Immediate Referral\nBest Practices for Paralegals \nCLE Hours = 3 (1-Nonsubstantive\, 2-Substantive) \n 
URL:https://nala.org/event/vapas-15th-biennial-statewide-conference-2026-a-team-effort-the-role-of-paralegals-in-high-profile-cases-immigration-law-in-2026-how-to-identify-risks-and-opportunities-in-your-cases/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260921T191721Z
CREATED:20260921T191721Z
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SUMMARY:Mental health/Self-care awareness for Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Association of Paralegals\, Inc. (AAPi)\nAAPi Region 1 presents a lunch and learn on Mental health/self-care awareness for Professionals. \nSession Agenda: AAPi_Lunch_and_Learn_R1-10.7.26.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \n• Gain a better understanding of what self-care is and why it matters.\n• Learn practical ways to support and strengthen their mental health.\n• Explore strategies for creating a sustainable and aligned work-life balance.\n• Identify simple actions that can help reduce stress and improve overall well-being. \nCLE Hours = 1 Non-Substantive \n 
URL:https://nala.org/event/mental-health-self-care-awareness-for-professionals/
LOCATION:Burr & Forman\, LLP\, 420 N 20th St. Suite 3400\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T150000
DTSTAMP:20260921T182512Z
CREATED:20260921T182452Z
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SUMMARY:VAPA'S 15th Biennial Statewide Conference (2026)/Career Advice for all paralegals starting with how to get your foot in the door/Paralegal Licensing: Paralegals Practicing Law Within the Law
DESCRIPTION:Tidewater Paralegal Association\nSession One: \nThere have been vast changes in the cybersecurity realm over the past year\, including the dominance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its effect on cybersecurity\, both the good and bad\, and the persistence of phishing attacks. With each passing day\, month\, and year\, cybersecurity challenges continue to grow for lawyers.\nMicrosoft has released its rundown on the year in review\, offering simplified advice and\ncybersecurity steps to help protect your data and systems. Lawyers love it when complex technical jargon is broken down into easy-to-understand concepts with steps to implement\, especially when the information is free. \nSession Agenda: VAPA-Materials-Maschke-Dorsey.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \nGaining advise on how to navigate Cybersecurity\nLearning about the dominance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its effect on cybersecurity\nLearning tips and tricks for keeping your data and systems secure \nSession Two: \n1. Hiring trends for paralegals.\n2. How to market yourself inside the firm.\n3. Advice for entry-level paralegals and what to expect.\n4. Advice for senior paralegals and today’s challenges.\n5. Building your personal brand.\n6. Aligning your brand with the organizational goals.\n7. Looking inside the law firm.\n8. Career Growth and your future. \nSession Agenda: Outline.docx \nLearning Objectives: \nLearning how to navigate the legal profession.\nHow to market yourself for success.\nAdvice for entry-level paralegals and what to expect.\nAdvice for senior paralegals and today’s challenges. \nSession Three: \nAs states around the nation explore paralegal licensing to address the access to justice crisis\, state courts and bars are working out ways to ensure paralegals can practice law safely within the rules.\nThis presentation will survey state positions on paralegal licensing\, describe the various models\, and address how paralegals are practicing law within the law. \nSession Agenda: VAPA-Licensed-Paralegals-26-1008-1.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \nExplore paralegal licensing and how courts and state bars are working to address this matter.\nLearn why it is important and the significance of paralegals being licensed to practice.\nLearn how paralegals will handle caseloads once licensed. \nCLE Hours = 3 (2-Nonsubstantive\, 1-Substantive)
URL:https://nala.org/event/vapas-15th-biennial-statewide-conference-2026-career-advice-for-all-paralegals-starting-with-how-to-get-your-foot-in-the-door/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T193000
DTSTAMP:20260930T161321Z
CREATED:20260930T161321Z
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SUMMARY:Real Estate Title Disputes: Issues\, Remedies\, and Litigation
DESCRIPTION:Brevard Paralegal Association\, Inc.\nLive CLE and membership meeting with dinner. \nSession Agenda: Agenda-Membership-Meeting.docx \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Understanding different types of title issues that can affect a property\n2. Understanding the different ways title issues can be resolved\n3. Understanding the typical course and procedures for a title or real estate litigation case \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/real-estate-title-disputes-issues-remedies-and-litigation/
LOCATION:Space Coast Association of REALTORS®\, 2950 Pineda Plaza Way\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260904T191412Z
CREATED:20260904T191412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T191412Z
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SUMMARY:Professionalism & Civility in Law
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Association of Paralegals\, Inc.\nErik Heninger\, Founding Partner of Heninger Garrison Davis\, LLC will speak to us on Professionalism & Civility in Law. \nSession Agenda: 10-08-26-Virtual-CLE.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Identify the essential principles of professionalism and civility in the legal workplace and explain how respectful conduct impacts attorneys\, paralegals\, clients\, opposing counsel\, courts\, and the legal profession as a whole.\n2. Apply effective communication and conflict-management strategies when dealing with challenging clients\, opposing counsel\, attorneys\, coworkers\, and other participants in the legal process while maintaining professionalism and composure.\n3. Recognize how paralegals can contribute to a culture of professionalism\, ethical advocacy\, and mutual respect within their legal teams and use practical techniques to strengthen professional relationships and uphold the integrity of the legal profession. \nCLE Hours = 1 Nonsubstantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/professionalism-civility-in-law/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T123000
DTSTAMP:20260925T161840Z
CREATED:20260925T161840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T161840Z
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SUMMARY:The State of Legal Hiring in Oklahoma: What Firms Want\, How to Stand Out\, and Where Legal Careers Are Going
DESCRIPTION:Central Oklahoma Association of Legal Assistants (“COALA”)\nSession Agenda: Oct.-2026-Speaker-Kyndal-Dugger-Recruiter.pdf \nLearning Objectives:\n1. What Oklahoma law firms are looking for\n• Hiring trends\, hard-to-fill legal roles\, and the skills/qualities firms value most.\n• Key themes: experience\, reliability\, communication\, organization\, technology\, and professionalism.\n2. How legal professionals can stand out\n• Practical advice on resumes\, LinkedIn profiles\, interviewing\, and presenting their experience effectively.\n• Show them the difference between simply listing duties and demonstrating actual value and accomplishments.\n3. Where legal professionals can go from here\n• Career growth opportunities and what skills can help them move from roles like legal receptionist → legal assistant → paralegal → senior/management positions.\n• Give them a clearer picture of how to position themselves for their next career move. \nCLE Hours = 1-Nonsubstantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/the-state-of-legal-hiring-in-oklahoma-what-firms-want-how-to-stand-out-and-where-legal-careers-are-going/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260925T160613Z
CREATED:20260925T160613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T160613Z
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SUMMARY:Virginia Workers Compensation Claims and Procedures: Injury to Settlement
DESCRIPTION:Commonwealth of Virginia Paralegal Association\nThe presentation will give participants insights to how the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Workers Compensation system works and its rules and procedures. \nSession Agenda: 10.9.26-CVPA-CLE-Agenda.docx \nLearning Objectives: \nObjective 1: Basic command and understanding of the VA Workers Compensation Commission Processes and Procedures.\nObjective 2: Best practice management/organization tips for paralegals for navigating the Commission processes and procedures.\nObjective 3: Understanding of institutional pressures on Claimants and Employer/Insurance in Workers Compensation claims \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/virginia-workers-compensation-claims-and-procedures-injury-to-settlement/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T143000
DTSTAMP:20260921T185604Z
CREATED:20260921T185604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T185604Z
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SUMMARY:VAPA'S 15th Biennial Statewide Conference (2026)/Jurisprudence and Why Judges Rule the Way They Do
DESCRIPTION:Tidewater Paralegal Association\nSession One: \nI. The Virgina Family Law Coalition: Who is advocating for issues impacting family law practice?\na. What is the coalition?\nb. How does it work?\nc. How can you participate? \nII. 2026 Legislative Update: What changed?\na. Overview of legislation impacting family law practice\nb. Practical tips and practice implications \nIII. Legislative History:\na. Where to find it?\nb. How do I read it? \nIV. Looking Ahead: What can we expect in the future?\na. Predicted new legislation\nb. Questions \nSession Agenda: Session-7-Virginia-Family-Law-Legislative-Updates.zip \nLearning Objectives: \nLearning about Virginia Family Law Legislation and how it effects cases\nWhat is the Virgina Family Law Coalition and how does it work\nOverview of recent legislative changes and how is predicted to take place in the future. \nSession Two: \nThis session will focus on how courts sometimes use ethics in their rulings more than following the rule of law.\nWe will discuss how courts have become a critical part of the public policymaking process and whether they should be exercising discretion to make decisions which have far-reaching consequences in terms of the distribution of benefits and burdens within society.\nFurthermore\, this session will discuss Supreme Court Justices’ jurisprudence and what guides them in ruling the way they do. We will review some landmark Supreme Court cases and how Supreme Court Justices can be guided by ethics more than the law. \nSession Agenda: VAPA-Jurisprudence-October-2026-Part-1.zip \nLearning Objectives: \nLearn about how rulings are made by the court and the ethical concerns\nLearn how the courts have become part of the policymaking process and whether they should be exercising discretion to make decisions\nLearn about Supreme Court Justices’ jurisprudence and what guides them in ruling the way they do \nCLE Hours = 3 (2-Legal Ethics\, 1-Substantive)
URL:https://nala.org/event/vapas-15th-biennial-statewide-conference-2026-jurisprudence-and-why-judges-rule-the-way-they-do/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T130000
DTSTAMP:20260930T205500Z
CREATED:20260930T205500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T205500Z
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SUMMARY:From Paralegal to Legal Leadership: Building a Career in Legal Administration and Operations
DESCRIPTION:Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association\nPlease join Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association and District 1 of the Paralegal Division\, State Bar of Texas in celebrating Texas Paralegal Day 2026 by joining Huascar Matos for a practical and inspiring discussion about his career journey\, career growth and pathways to paralegal management and legal-operations roles. \nSession Agenda: HMPA-October-2026-Webinar-CLE-Flyer.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \n1.) Identify and evaluate the skills\, competencies\, and professional experiences required for paralegals to transition into legal administration\, law firm management\, and legal operations leadership roles.\n2.) Apply leadership\, project management\, budgeting\, technology\, and workflow-management principles to improve efficiency\, productivity\, compliance\, and service delivery within a legal organization.\n3.) Develop a strategic career-development plan that leverages paralegal experience\, professional credentials\, leadership skills\, and emerging legal technology to pursue advancement into legal administration and operations positions. \nCLE Hours = 1 Nonsubstantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/from-paralegal-to-legal-leadership-building-a-career-in-legal-administration-and-operations/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T130000
DTSTAMP:20261005T181103Z
CREATED:20261005T181103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T181103Z
UID:10000742-1791979200-1791982800@nala.org
SUMMARY:2026 Legislative Updates
DESCRIPTION:2026 Legislative Updates \nSession Agenda: 2026-10-14-RVPA-Lunch-Learn-Agenda.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \n1. New Laws effective as of July 1\, 2026\n2. Implication of New Legislation on Law Practice\n3. Importance of Keeping Up-to-Date on New Legislation \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive \n 
URL:https://nala.org/event/2026-legislative-updates/
LOCATION:Roanoke Public Library\, 706 S Jefferson St\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24016
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T200000
DTSTAMP:20261005T143723Z
CREATED:20261005T143723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T143723Z
UID:10000741-1792087200-1792094400@nala.org
SUMMARY:Legal Training - Applications Outside the Traditional Law Firm Environment
DESCRIPTION:Volusia County Paralegal Association\, Inc.\nThe session will be roundtable discussion where legal professionals discuss applications of legal training outside of traditional law firm environments. They will also highlight cross training skills that are used in legal compliance professions and health care. \nSession Agenda: 2026-10-15-MEMBERSHIP-MEETING.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \n1) Identifying skills that are valuable in legal careers regardless of setting (compliance vs. law firm)\n2) Habits that are essential to all paralegals regardless of work environment\n3) Identifying ways to advance professionalism and uphold ethical principles in corporate and in-house positions \nCLE Hours = 1 Nonsubstantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/legal-training-applications-outside-the-traditional-law-firm-environment/
LOCATION:Houligans Daytona Beach\, 1725 W International Speedway Blvd\, Daytona Beach\, FL\, 32114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260914T124232Z
CREATED:20260914T124232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T124232Z
UID:10000718-1792137600-1792170000@nala.org
SUMMARY:SCUPA's 30th Annual Seminar for Legal Professionals
DESCRIPTION:South Carolina Upstate Paralegal Association (SCUPA)\nMorning Ethics Presentation: “A I is Not Accountable – But You Are” by Yusuf Hasan\, Esq. \nMorning Breakouts:\nWorkshop A: “Beyond the Game: Navigating Sports Law and NIL” by Ashley Long\, Esq.\nor\nWorkshop B: ” Behind Every Criminal Case is a Life that May Be Changed” by Andy Moorman\, Esq. \nKeynote: “The 13th Circuit Drug Court Program” by The Honorable Charles B. Simmons\, Jr. \nAfternoon Breakouts:\nWorkshop C: “Start-Ups: Making a Case for a Robust Intellectual Property Portfolio” by Amy Allen Hinson\, Esq.\nor\nWorkshop D: ” Swept Under the Insurance Tide: What Every Paralegal Should Know” by Madellyn E. Dukes\, Esq. \nGeneral Afternoon Session: ” Bank Robbery: Studying the Event\, Investigation and Subsequent Trial”\nby Solicitor Allen Fretwell and Greenville Police Lieutenant David Weiner \nSession Agenda: 2026-Agenda-for-SCUPAs-30th-Annual-Seminar.pdf \n“AI is Not Accountable but You Are” learning objectives:\n1. AI is not actual intelligence- how to use AI as a tool to effectively enhance paralegal skills of analytical thinking\, logic\, communication and procedural knowledge.\n2. Your value is in the final product – AI dependence without verification could result in violations of FRCP 11 for failure to conduct a reasonable inquiry and unwarranted legal contentions and ABA Model Rule 1.1 for failure to understand privacy risks and technical limitations of AI\n3. Only humans pay the cost of AI failures – common penalties and sanctions are monetary fines\, disbarment\, case dismissals\, trial cancellations and liability for supervisors \n“Beyond the Game: Navigating Sports Law and NIL” learning objectives:\n1. Provide understanding of the evolving legal landscape of NIL and how recent changes affected college athletics\n2. How to identify key legal and contractual issues surrounding NIL agreements\n3. Examination of emerging trends and legal challenges in sports law and NIL and how the changes may shape future of collegiate athletics. \n“Behind Every Criminal Case is a Life that May be Changed: How to Meet the Responsibility” learning objectives:\n1. Discussion of the necessity of thorough factual and legal research by shepardizing\, using KeyCite and using AI\n2. Ensuring the mode of communication with clients fits the message\n3. How to develop systems to prepare for hearings\, trials\, depositions in your regular practice using exhibit lists\, evidence checklists and trial briefs. \n“13th Circuit Drug Court Program” by Honorable Charles B. Simmons\, Jr. learning objectives:\n1. Introduction to the Drug Court diversion program now available in South Carolina’s 13th Circuit\, how it began and why it is important in the community\n2. Education on how it works procedurally\, who qualifies and who does not.\n3. Success stories of the program and the future of initiatives in other counties. \n“Start-Ups: Making a Case for a Robust Intellectual Property Portfolio” learning objectives:\n1. Fundamentals of intellectual property: Patents\, Trademarks\, Copyrights & Trade Secrets: core definitions\, requirements and durations\n2. Intellectual Property as a Driver of a Start-Up Valuation and Exit Strategy\n3. IP Due Dilligence and Risk Management for Legal Support Professionals: docketing\, clearance searches\, diligence checklists \n“Swept Under the Insurance Tide: What Every Paralegal Should Know” learning objectives:\n1. Identifying the entities involved in any claim: insurers\, reinsurers\, underwriters\, adjusters and what their roles are and differing scopes of involvement.\n2. Mastering policy analysis\, meticulous medical record tracking and strict deadlines.\n3. Defining PIP\, UM/UIM coverage and how to identify each within policies. \n“Bank Robbery: Studying the Event\, Investigation and Subsequent Trial” learning objectives:\n1. A true crime presentation of a real life bank robbery as presented by the detective who investigated the crime and the solicitor who prosecuted it.\n2. Discussion of evidence gathering techniques available and what can legally be used and what cannot.\n3. Insight into what the prosecution looks for in testimony\, witnesses and evidence and how to tie it all together successfully \nCLE Hours = 8.5 (1-Legal Ethics\, 7.5-Substantive) \n 
URL:https://nala.org/event/scupas-30th-annual-seminar-for-legal-professionals/
LOCATION:KROC Center of Greenville\, 424 Westfield St\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
ORGANIZER;CN="South Carolina Upstate Paralegal Association (SCUPA)":MAILTO:treasurer@scupa.org
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SUMMARY:Hidden Meanings: Body Language Secrets in Legal Settings
DESCRIPTION:Texas Panhandle Paralegal Association (TPPA)\nAttorney/Paralegal Dinner & CLE Meeting; 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. TPPA Celebrating 40 years.\nGuest Speaker\, Jan Hargrave\, Body Language Expert. Her topic is Hidden Meanings: Body Language Secrets in Legal Settings.\nAttaching Jan Hargrave information including her Content for Session on Nonverbal Communication in Legal Settings \nSession Agenda: SKM_36826090115140.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Master making a positive first impression in the initial 7 seconds of any encounter.\n2. Accurately read the nonverbal signals (hand gestures\, leg positions\, arm motions\, shoulder placements\, eye behaviors\, and body orientation) of negotiating counterparts.\n3. Communicate ideas positively and professionally in both in-person and virtual settings.\n4. Detect the specific gestures and “micro-expressions” of deception and secretiveness. \nCLE Hours = 2 – Nonsubstantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/hidden-meanings-body-language-secrets-in-legal-settings/
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/New_York:20261021T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T200000
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SUMMARY:Overview of Immigration Law in Challenging Times
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Florida Paralegal Association\, Inc.\nAnthony Olson is the owner and solo-practitioner attorney at Anthony Olson\, P.A.\, Immigration Law Firm\, where he focuses exclusively on immigration matters. He handles all employment\, investment\, and family-based immigration law and naturalization. \nSession Agenda: Olson-Speaker-Form.pdf \nLesson Objectives: \n1. Overview of the different areas of immigration law.\n2. Overview of the federal agencies involved in administering US immigration law.\n3. Explanation of the application processes for typical non-immigrant and immigrant visas.\n4. Discussion of citizenship from birth and naturalization.\n5. Discussion of some of the challenges that immigrants and their attorneys are currently facing. \nCLE hours = 1.5 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/366895/
LOCATION:Stonewood Grill (University)\, 5415 University Parkway\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T130000
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SUMMARY:eDiscovery 101
DESCRIPTION:Central Florida Paralegal Association\nCLE overview of eDiscovery. \nSession Agenda: CFPA-Oct-CLE-10-26-26.png \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Learn key eDiscovery terminology\n2. Discuss preservation considerations\n3. Discovery how eDiscovery fits into the litigation lifecycle \nCLE Hours = 1 Technology
URL:https://nala.org/event/ediscovery-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T130000
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SUMMARY:OPA October Free Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Oklahoma Paralegal Association\n“When Discovery Defiance Persists: Custodians\, Court Orders\, and Sanctions” – Part 2 of a Series\nPart 2 begins after the defense has identified gaps in the plaintiff’s digital record. The harder problem is what happens next: custodians resist\, business communications remain on personal devices and accounts\, explanations shift\, and promised follow-up produces only another partial answer. It is not necessary to have attended Part 1 in order to attend Part 2 and obtain educational value from the program. Using Breaking Code Silence v. McNamara as a case study\, the program examines how a court-ordered ESI plan turned disputed sources and custodians into enforceable obligations. The plaintiff’s reliance on voluntary cooperation did not satisfy the ordered discovery process. Attendees learn how to document refusal\, prove organizational control\, escalate through counsel and the court\, distinguish Rule 37(b) noncompliance from Rule 37(e) loss\, and connect requested expenses to the misconduct that caused them. \nSession Agenda: October-2026-Lunch-Learn-Flyer.png \nLearning Objectives: \n– Paralegals will learn to identify when a plaintiff organization has control over ESI held by officers\, directors\, employees\, volunteers\, or related custodians.\n– Paralegals will learn to build a custodian-escalation process for personal email\, phones\, messaging apps\, cloud accounts\, and decentralized records. Attendees will also learn to translate a court-ordered ESI plan into concrete access\, collection\, validation\, reporting\, and follow-up obligations.\n– Paralegals will learn to document the causal link between the plaintiff’s noncompliance and the conferences\, motions\, subpoenas\, or recovery work it required. \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/opa-october-free-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:20261028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T130000
DTSTAMP:20261005T194340Z
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SUMMARY:Did you write this? Why AI Hallucinates and How Texas Litigators Can Stay Safe(ish)
DESCRIPTION:Capital Area Paralegal Association\nThis is CAPA’s monthly membership meeting and CLE. It will be a one hour presentation. \nSession Agenda: Non-agenda.docx \nLearning Objectives: \n– Examination of the risks associated with using generative AI to prepare pleadings\, discovery responses\, deposition summaries\, and motions in civil litigation.\n– Application of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure\, including Rules 13 (Signing of Pleadings)\, 192 (Permissible Discovery)\, and 215 (Abuse of Discovery; Sanctions)\, along with Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct 3.03 (Candor Toward the Tribunal).\n– Attorney obligations to verify AI-generated factual assertions\, legal authorities\, quotations\, and discovery summaries\, and potential consequences of submitting inaccurate or fabricated information to the court. \nCLE Hours = 1 Legal Ethics
URL:https://nala.org/event/did-you-write-this-why-ai-hallucinates-and-how-texas-litigators-can-stay-safeish/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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