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SUMMARY:The Rules and Pitfalls of Witness Prep & Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Kansas Association of Legal Assistants*Paralegals\nNovember 3\, 2026 Luncheon CLE \nSession Agenda: 11.3.26-meeting-notice.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \n1. The mechanics of how depositions work in terms of scheduling\, location\, court reporter\, videography\, exhibits and questions\n2. Understanding how witnesses are prepared for deposition\n3. Mechanics of how deposition transcripts work and how to handle the “read & sign” / errata process \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/the-rules-and-pitfalls-of-witness-prep-presentation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T180000
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SUMMARY:HPA NALA CP Exam Review Course - Skills Exam
DESCRIPTION:Houston Paralegal Association\nThree (2) sessions reviewing 3 topics for the Skills Exam \nSession Agenda: 2026-HPA-NALA-CP-Exam-Review-Course-Skills-Exam.doc \nLearning Objectives: \n1.) Understand grammar and legal writing is important for the Skills Exam.\n2.) Understand how to use judgment and analytical skills when writing the brief for the Skills Exam.\n3.) Understand how to go about writing the brief using an example from the NALA website. \nCLE Hours = 3 Nonsubstantive \n  \n 
URL:https://nala.org/event/hpa-nala-cp-exam-review-course-skills-exam/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T120000
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SUMMARY:AAPi Region 1 November Lunch N Learn
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Association of Paralegals\, Inc.\nJoin AAPi Region 1 for an engaging and informative Lunch & Learn featuring Investigator Cameron Beedle of the Irondale Police Department. This practical program will provide real-world strategies to help women increase personal safety\, establish effective security boundaries\, and protect their financial well-being. \nSession Agenda: AAPi-Region-1-November-Lunch-n-Learn.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \nSituational Awareness: Recognize risks\, improve awareness\, and build safer daily habits.\nSecurity Boundaries: Develop physical\, personal\, professional\, and digital boundaries.\nFinancial Safeguards: Protect yourself from scams\, fraud\, and identity theft. \nCLE Hours = 1 Nonsubstantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/aapi-region-1-november-lunch-n-learn/
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/Chicago:20261105T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T164500
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SUMMARY:Fall Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Paralegal Association\nThis year’s conference features an exciting lineup of nine seminars designed to inform\, inspire\, and elevate today’s paralegals.\nExplore key practice areas including Corporate Law\, Contracts\, Bankruptcy\, Property Tax\, Workers’ Comp\, Family Law\, Copyrights\, and Litigation. You’ll also refine your expertise with a focused session on the the ethics of Artificial Intelligence in the legal field.\nWhether you’re aiming to deepen your knowledge or stay ahead of the curve\, this is a must-attend event for forward-thinking professionals.\nGain insights. Build connections. Enhance your impact. \nSession Agenda: 2026-Fall-Brochure.docx \nCLE Hours = 9 (1-Legal Ethics\, 1-Nonsubstantive\, 6-Substantive\, 1-Technology) \n  \n 
URL:https://nala.org/event/fall-education-conference-2/
LOCATION:Roosevelt University\, 430 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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SUMMARY:Evening with the Judges
DESCRIPTION:Panel Discussion with four local Judges. \nSession Agenda: NONE23058579.11.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \n1. The Ethics of AI Use in the Courtroom\n2. Judicial Incites on Successful Trial Preparation\n3. The Effect of Judicial Limit Changes in General District Court \nCLE Hours = 2 Legal Ethics \n  \n 
URL:https://nala.org/event/evening-with-the-judges-2/
LOCATION:The Maddox\, 1857 Grandin Rd\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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SUMMARY:Oklahoma Paralegal Association 2026 Annual Seminar and Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Oklahoma Paralegal Association\nOklahoma Paralegal Association’s 2026 Annual Seminar and Meeting will provide 5 hours continuing legal education. Speakers\, presentation overview\, and learning objectives: \nFeatured Speakers:\n• Timothy Faerber\, Assistant U.S. Attorney and Tabatha Berka\, Supervisory Legal Administrative Assistant – The Paralegal’s Role in the Prosecution of Federal Immigration Crimes\nOverview: The presentation will explain the paralegal’s role in the prosecution of immigration crimes in federal court\, including what those crimes are\, the various ways those crimes are charged\, the importance of detention hearings in prosecuting those crimes\, and the critical role of processing and disseminating discovery.\nLearning Objectives:\n1) The course should give the attendee a clear understanding of the paralegal’s role in charging federal immigration crimes.\n2) The attendees will learn how paralegals assist prosecutors in preparing and presenting detention hearings\, and 3) Attendees will learn how the paralegal ensures that discovery is successfully provided to defense counsel. \n• Hon. John D. Russell\, U.S. District Judge\, Northern District of Oklahoma – Become Indispensable to Your Employer **INCLUDES ETHICS**\nOverview: This presentation will explore the qualities and professional habits that distinguish a good paralegal from an indispensable paralegal. Participants will learn practical strategies for becoming a trusted member of the legal team while maintaining the ethical and professional standards expected of the profession.\nA central component of the presentation will be NALA – The Paralegal Association’s Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility\, which NALA describes as the foundation of ethical practices for paralegals in the legal community.\nLearning Objectives\n1) Attendees will be able to identify the characteristics and professional behaviors of an indispensable paralegal.\n2) Attendees will learn how to move beyond simply completing assigned tasks by anticipating attorney needs\, taking ownership of responsibilities\, managing priorities\, demonstrating initiative\, and becoming a reliable source of information and support.\n3) Apply NALA’s Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility to everyday paralegal practice. Participants will examine how ethical principles—including avoiding unauthorized practice of law\, maintaining competency\, protecting confidentiality\, identifying conflicts of interest\, and following professional rules—affect daily decisions and professional relationships. Attendees will also learn how to develop strategies for increasing personal value while maintaining professional boundaries. \n• Victoria Freeman\, Immigration and Customs Enforcement\, OPLA Division – ICE OPLA – Mission and Duties of the Legal Support Specialist (LAS) **INCLUDES ETHICS**\nOverview: ICE’s OPLA Division provides the legal foundation for ICE’s work\, and Legal Support Specialists help make that mission possible by ensuring attorneys have the information\, documentation\, organization\, and administrative support needed to perform their legal duties effectively.\nLearning Objectives:\n1) Attendees will learn that OPLA attorneys often represent the Department of Homeland Security in immigration court proceedings\, advise ICE programs and leadership\, review legal issues connected to enforcement actions\, and help ensure that ICE activities are carried out consistent with applicable law and policy.\n2) Attendees will learn about the Role of the LSS within OPLA. LAS assist in carrying out OPLA’s mission by providing essential administrative\, case-management\, and litigation-support functions. Their work helps attorneys and legal teams operate efficiently and meet court\, filing\, and operational deadlines.\n3) Attendees will learn about Mission success. Its success depends not only on litigation outcomes\, but also on the quality of legal advice\, effective docket and case support\, adherence to legal and ethical obligations\, and its ability to help ICE implement operational priorities consistent with law and policy.” \n• Hon. David M. Wilkie\, Kay County Special Judge\, and Lennis Ailey\, Bailiff/NALA Certified Paralegal – Trial Notebooks\nOverview: Paralegals are key to creating a functional and effective trial notebook. Judge Wilkie and Ms. Ailey will provide expert information that will educate attendees on how to create a trial notebook that guides the trial\, provides confidence for the litigator\, helps with preserving an accurate record\, and teaches best practices regardless of tools used in the courtroom.\nLearning objectives: Attendees will learn that a trial notebook:\n1) Is a roadmap\, it is not a collection of exhibits\n2) Includes practices to make a better record\, it is not a bench book or better organized file\n3. Includes a backup from technology and must be flexible. \n• Dan Steigert\, Attorney\, V.P.\, International Business Company Formation\, Inc. – The U.S. Entity Playbook: Structuring\, Supporting\, and Staying Compliant\nOverview: International Business Company Formation (IBCF) understands that navigating corporate compliance and governance\, entity formations\, and international transactions can be complex. That’s why\, since our founding in 1998\, IBCF has been the trusted partner for law firms\, tax professionals\, corporations\, and service providers looking for seamless\, efficient\, and cost-effective corporate solutions worldwide.\nLearning objectives:\n1) Attendees will learn the Core U.S. Business Structures\n2) Presenter will demystify Secretary of State filings processes\n3) Attendees will learn the jurisdictional differences affecting entity structures \nSession Agenda: 2026-OPA-Annual-Seminar-and-Meeting.png \nCLE Hours = 5 (1-Legal Ethics\, 4-Substantive)
URL:https://nala.org/event/oklahoma-paralegal-association-2026-annual-seminar-and-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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SUMMARY:Medical Terminology for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Association of Paralegals\, Inc.\nDesigned for paralegals and legal support staff handling personal injury\, workers’ compensation\, and insurance defense claims\, this course bridges the gap between documented medical restrictions and real-world physical mobility. Attendees will learn to translate clinical terminology into observable body mechanics to better evaluate claim validity and support case strategy. \nSession Agenda: Webinar-Flyer11.10.26.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \n• 1. Connect Specific Injury Claims to Observable Physical Movements\n– Identify how common injury claims (such as herniated discs\, whiplash\, ACL tears\, rotator cuff injuries\, and carpal tunnel syndrome) manifest during routine daily activities.\n– Map medical terminology to real-world functional tasks to better analyze claimant assertions against objective evidence.\n• 2. Recognize Inconsistencies in Body Mechanics\n– Differentiate between anatomical movement patterns (e.g.\, flexion vs. extension\, stooping vs. squatting\, power vs. pinch grip) to spot physical capabilities or limitations.\n– Gain a brief understanding of prescribed mobility aids and orthopedic devices.\n• 3. Optimize Surveillance Analysis and Medical Discrepancy Reporting for Case Strategy\n– Master comparing video evidence directly against medical records\, physical therapy notes\, and deposition testimony to expose key discrepancies during mediation and negotiations. \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive \n 
URL:https://nala.org/event/medical-terminology-for-paralegals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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