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SUMMARY:Reclaiming Civility in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Course Materials: Most live webinars include the ability to ask questions during the webinar about the topic\, view slides of the presentation and have access to a recording of the webinar. \n\nDescription: Toxic work environments lose talent\, especially younger workers who are less willing to tolerate negative behaviors in the workplace. This session will define incivility and describe its impact on work culture. It will examine the hidden costs of work environments that do not create boundaries for acceptable workplace behavior. Participants will explore strategies to combat these behaviors to create a collaborative and productive work environment where they can respond effectively to rude behavior from coworkers or clients.
URL:https://nala.org/event/reclaiming-civility-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:NALA Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260915T141500
DTSTAMP:20260914T054010
CREATED:20260522T170213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T170213Z
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SUMMARY:DEI and Legal Ethics: The Paralegal Essentials Pack
DESCRIPTION:Legal ethics and DEI aren’t just high-minded esoteric ideals – they show up in small\, everyday decisions about how you communicate\, research\, draft\, and interact with colleagues and clients. They permeate everything you do as a paralegal. This practical course will give you the tools to recognize bias and its effect on your work and client relationships\, and apply core ethical duties in a rapidly evolving legal world. Come away with a clearer view of your professional responsibilities\, concrete tactics you can put to use immediately\, and the confidence to advocate for equity in your firm and for clients. Register today! \nFulfill your ethics and elimination of bias continuing education requirements.\nRecognize implicit bias in research\, writing\, intake\, and expert selection.\nServe every client equitably through inclusive\, culturally competent practices.\nRespond confidently when you witness bias or discrimination in the workplace. \n  \nCLE Hours = 2 Legal Ethics
URL:https://nala.org/event/dei-and-legal-ethics-the-paralegal-essentials-pack/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T193000
DTSTAMP:20260914T054010
CREATED:20260903T135832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T135832Z
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SUMMARY:Updates from the Clerk
DESCRIPTION:Volusia County Paralegal Association\, Inc.\nThe local Clerk of Court is giving an in-person one hour talk about updates in e-filing\, changes in the judiciary\, and tips for effective communication with the Clerk and the judiciary. \nSession Agenda: 2026-09-01-MEMBERSHIP-MEETING.docx \nLearning Objectives: \n1) Updates in e-filing\, including in-county recent changes;\n2) Upcoming changes in the judiciary\, and changes to submissions of proposed orders; and\n3) Tips for effective communication with the Clerk and the judiciary. \nCLE Hours = 1 Nonsubstantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/updates-from-the-clerk-2/
LOCATION:Houligans Port Orange\, 1396 Dunlawton Ave\, Port Orange\, FL\, 32127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260914T054010
CREATED:20260615T204635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T204635Z
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SUMMARY:Create an Optimal Search Strategy for Common Liens and Other Searches
DESCRIPTION:Formulating a lien search plan to uncover information about a debtor or target company is a vital part of most deals. In this session\, we will guide you through this complex process\, covering jurisdictional nuances and important considerations related to UCC liens\, judgment liens\, state and federal tax liens as well as litigation and bankruptcy searches. Participants will learn how to formulate an optimal search strategy and interpret search results \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Starting you Due Diligence\n2. UCC Liens\n3. Federal & State Tax Liens\n4. Judgment Liens\n5. Fixture Liens\n6. Other Common Searches \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/create-an-optimal-search-strategy-for-common-liens-and-other-searches/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260914T054010
CREATED:20260812T191607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T144007Z
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SUMMARY:Working Better Together: Practical Strategies for Teamwork and Workplace Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Legal Assistants / Paralegals of Southern West Virginia\nOur September Lunch & Learn will focus on collaborating with various teams\, effective time management\, and practical strategies for addressing common workplace challenges. \nSession Agenda: Lunch-Learn-Toni-Limbers.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \nUsing available apps and methods to: \n1. Focus on collaborating with various teams\n2. Develop effective time management with available tech tools\n3. Provide practical strategies for addressing common workplace challenges \nCLE Hours = 1 Nonsubstantive \n  \n 
URL:https://nala.org/event/working-better-together-practical-strategies-for-teamwork-and-workplace-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:20260916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T130000
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SUMMARY:Begin with the End in Mind: A Paralegal’s Playbook for Summary Judgment Success
DESCRIPTION:Pittsburgh Paralegal Association\nThis one-hour educational program examines the role of litigation paralegals in developing and maintaining the evidentiary record necessary to support or oppose a motion for summary judgment\, with particular emphasis on practice in Pennsylvania state courts and the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. The presentation will review the applicable summary judgment framework and explain how the requirements for dispositive relief should inform case management from the inception of litigation through discovery and motion practice. Participants will also gain insight into what litigation attorneys need and expect from paralegals at each stage of a case\, including how paralegals can anticipate counsel’s needs\, identify potential strengths and weaknesses in the developing record\, and provide strategic support rather than simply responding to individual assignments. Participants will learn practical methods for organizing case files around the elements of claims and defenses; identifying\, preserving\, and tracking material evidence; managing discovery responses and deposition testimony; creating citation-ready exhibit and transcript systems; identifying evidentiary gaps and authentication issues; and assisting counsel in preparing statements of material fact\, affidavits\, declarations\, exhibits\, and other components of the summary judgment record. The program will also address procedural distinctions between Pennsylvania state and federal practice\, including federal and Western District requirements concerning record citations and statements of material fact\, as well as common technical deficiencies that can undermine dispositive motion practice. Through practical examples and hypothetical case studies\, the program will demonstrate how strategic case organization\, careful record development\, and effective attorney-paralegal collaboration throughout the life of a case enable paralegals to become more proactive and valuable members of the litigation team when seeking or opposing summary judgment. \nSession Agenda: Lisa-M.-Siefert_-PPA-CLE-Presentation-Materials-Speaker-Bio2553111.1.docx \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Begin with the End in Mind. Attendees will understand why preparation for summary judgment begins at case inception and how early decisions concerning file organization\, issue identification\, preservation\, and evidence management can directly affect the ability to obtain or defeat dispositive relief.\n2. Organize the Case Around Legal Issues\, Not Just Documents. Attendees will learn practical methods for connecting documents\, discovery responses\, deposition testimony\, and other evidence to the elements of claims and defenses so that the record can be efficiently evaluated and used in dispositive motion practice.\n3. Develop “Motion-Ready” Evidence Throughout Discovery. Attendees will learn to identify and maintain evidence with admissibility\, authentication\, and future citation requirements in mind\, including the use of pinpoint deposition citations\, organized exhibits\, evidence matrices\, and early identification of gaps or inconsistencies in the record.\n4. Understand What Attorneys Need from Paralegals at the Dispositive-Motion Stage. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of the paralegal’s role in preparing a complete and technically sound summary judgment record\, including statements of material fact\, supporting exhibits\, affidavits and declarations\, record citations\, and quality-control review\, with attention to Pennsylvania state practice and the requirements applicable in the Western District of Pennsylvania. \nCLE Hours = 1 Non-substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/begin-with-the-end-in-mind-a-paralegals-playbook-for-summary-judgment-success/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260914T054010
CREATED:20260522T170520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T170520Z
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SUMMARY:TikTok\, Facebook\, YouTube\, Instagram\, and More: The Complete Internet Evidence Guide for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:Enhance your internet investigation abilities! This program will show you how to preserve and collect evidence from different online sources. Whether you’re dealing with social media\, emails\, public records\, or more\, this guide will equip you with the essential tools and knowledge to secure the evidence you seek (even when it’s been deleted). Build your skills – register today! \nSpeed up your searches with the power of artificial intelligence.\nGet tailored tips for obtaining evidence from Facebook\, YouTube\, TikTok\, and other popular social media platforms.\nReview best practices for collecting evidence from emails and messaging apps.\nReceive handy how-to’s and hyperlinks for public records.\nUtilize the various tools at your disposal to recover deleted data and archived content.\nLearn how to preserve and prove the admissibility of the evidence you collect. \n  \nCLE Hours = 6 Technology
URL:https://nala.org/event/tiktok-facebook-youtube-instagram-and-more-the-complete-internet-evidence-guide-for-paralegals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260914T054010
CREATED:20260819T135356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T162135Z
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SUMMARY:Effective and Ethical Billing for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:Texas Panhandle Paralegal Association (TPPA)\nThe learning objectives: \nThe need for proper fee agreements with clients.\nThe distinction between clerical and substantive legal work.\nHow to accurately describe time spent.\nThe ethics rules that pertain to timekeeping and billing.\nManaging coding requirements required by clients.\nProof necessary for recovering paralegal fees in litigation. \nSession Agenda: 2024.jpg \nCLE Hours = 1.25 (1-Substantive\, 0.25-Legal Ethics)
URL:https://nala.org/event/effective-and-ethical-billing-for-paralegals/
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:20260918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260914T054010
CREATED:20260828T214229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T214229Z
UID:10000698-1789718400-1789750800@nala.org
SUMMARY:HMPA's Annual Conference & Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association\nPlease joint HMPA in our full day of substantive CLE programming featuring relevant topics\, knowledgeable speakers\, and opportunities for professional growth and development. \nSession Agenda: HMPA-Full-Day-Speaker-Topic-and-Learning-Objectives.pdf \nCLE Hours = 7 Substantive \n 
URL:https://nala.org/event/hmpas-annual-conference-retreat/
LOCATION:The Woodlands Resort\, 2311 N. Millbend Dr.\, The Woodlands\, TX\, 77380\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T154500
DTSTAMP:20260914T054010
CREATED:20260812T155011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T155011Z
UID:10000681-1789719600-1789746300@nala.org
SUMMARY:36th Annual Central Illinois Legal Summit
DESCRIPTION:Central Illinois Paralegal Association\nTHE 36TH ANNUAL CENTRAL ILLINOIS LEGAL SUMMIT: STRONGER TEAMS FOR A CHANGING WORLD\nPresented by Central Illinois Paralegal Association in conjunction with the McLean County Bar Association \nSession Agenda: Rough-Draft-Brochure.docx \nCLE Hours 5.5 (1-Legal Ethics\, 1-Nonsubstantive\, 1.5-Substantive\, 2-Technology)
URL:https://nala.org/event/36th-annual-central-illinois-legal-summit/
LOCATION:Doubletree by Hilton Hotel\, 10 Brickyard Dr\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260922T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260922T141500
DTSTAMP:20260914T054010
CREATED:20260522T170729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T170729Z
UID:10000615-1790074800-1790086500@nala.org
SUMMARY:Criminal Defense Case Management: A Checklist Guide for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:Criminal defense work moves fast – and small errors can have serious consequences. This practical\, checklist-driven program is designed specifically for paralegals who want to stay organized\, avoid mistakes\, and manage every stage of a criminal case with confidence. Register today! \nSpot critical risk flags early – before they become problems.\nPrevent critical evidence from slipping through the cracks.\nEnsure attorneys are fully supported and prepared for hearings and trial.\nPrepare complete and organized sentencing materials. \nCLE Hours  = 3 Non-substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/criminal-defense-case-management-a-checklist-guide-for-paralegals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260914T054010
CREATED:20260522T172054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T172054Z
UID:10000616-1790157600-1790182800@nala.org
SUMMARY:Exhibits\, Witnesses\, and Trial Notebooks: Skills Every Paralegal Should Know
DESCRIPTION:Trial success doesn’t just happen in the courtroom. It’s built behind the scenes by paralegals who know how to organize\, track\, and deliver exactly what attorneys need\, exactly when they need it. This practical program focuses on the real-world skills that make that happen – preparing and managing exhibits\, tracking them in real time\, coordinating witnesses\, and building trial notebooks that actually work under pressure. Help your team stay in control\, even when trial gets fast-paced and unpredictable. Register today! \nLearn proven methods for tracking exhibits in real time and avoiding common mistakes.\nStreamline exhibit organization and preparation with the help of AI.\nPick up best practices for coordinating witnesses and supporting testimony.\nDiscover how to build a trial notebook your attorney can rely on in the heat of trial.\nTackle trial logistics\, including courtroom setup and crisis management\, so your attorney can stay focused. \n  \nCLE Hours = 6 (1.50 Non-substantive\, 1.75 Technology\, 2.75 Substantive)
URL:https://nala.org/event/exhibits-witnesses-and-trial-notebooks-skills-every-paralegal-should-know/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260914T054010
CREATED:20260527T203909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T203909Z
UID:10000626-1790244000-1790269200@nala.org
SUMMARY:Improving Probate With AI: A Paralegal's Guide
DESCRIPTION:Are you missing out on AI-built efficiencies? This course explores practical artificial intelligence tools and workflows that streamline probate administration\, from initial estate intake through final distribution – with an eye toward safe adoption and “human-in-the-loop” verification. The afternoon ethics session addresses the professional responsibility obligations that arise when AI is used in legal practice. Save time and effort without risking quality or making costly mistakes. Register today! \nDraft probate notices and case updates faster with AI doing the heavy lifting.\nStop rebuilding deadline calendars from scratch for every single case.\nWalk out knowing how to use AI – and use it safely.\nStreamline busywork to free yourself up for more of the work that actually moves an estate forward. \n  \nCLE Hours = 6 (1 Legal Ethics\, 5 Technology)
URL:https://nala.org/event/improving-probate-with-ai-a-paralegals-guide/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260914T054010
CREATED:20260826T212633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T212633Z
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SUMMARY:Investigations & Private Security
DESCRIPTION:Central Florida Paralegal Association\nInvestigations/Private Security \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Learn how surveillance is conducted.\n2. Discover how investigative reports are built\n3. Prevent workplace violence \nSession Agenda: CLE-for-September-information.odt \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive \n 
URL:https://nala.org/event/investigations-private-security/
LOCATION:Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260914T054010
CREATED:20260903T191207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T191207Z
UID:10000704-1790325000-1790355600@nala.org
SUMMARY:MPA 2026 Fall Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Paralegal Association\nSession Agenda: MPA-Fall-Seminar-topics-Coleman-Tipton.pdf \nSession 1: Mississippi Workers’ Compensation: From Claim to Commission \nSession 1 Learning Objectives: \n1. Overview of Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Law and Statutory Framework\n2. Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission: Jurisdiction and Procedures\n3. Practical Issues in Workers’ Compensation Claims and Litigation\n4. Recent Developments\, Questions\, and Takeaways \nSession 2: This presentation will provide an overview of Mississippi county court clerk offices and the practical considerations involved in researching land records and court files in different Mississippi counties. The seminar emphasizes that where you are determines the questions you must ask\, the records you must examine\, and the approach you must take to those records \nSession 2 Learning Objectives: \n1. Where Am I? — Understanding the Records and the Office\nIdentify the types of land records and court files maintained by Mississippi county clerk offices and understand how recordkeeping practices\, office organization\, and historical circumstances may differ from county to county \n2. What Do I Need to Know? — Asking the Right Questions\nDevelop a systematic approach to determining what questions must be answered before beginning research\, including identifying the appropriate county\, office\, record series\, time period\, indexing system\, and related sources necessary to locate and evaluate relevant records. \n3. How Do I Find It? — Adapting the Research Approach\nApply practical research techniques to Mississippi land and court records\, recognizing that the location and historical context of the records may determine which volumes\, indexes\, filings\, instruments\, court papers\, or supplemental records should be examined and how those records should be interpreted. \nCLE Hours = 2 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/mpa-2026-fall-seminar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260914T054010
CREATED:20260909T200039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T153606Z
UID:10000710-1790325000-1790355600@nala.org
SUMMARY:MPA 2026 Fall Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Paralegal Association\, Inc.\nSession Agenda: Session-Information-Renfroe-and-Tackitt.docx \nSession 1: \nChaos in the Courtroom: The Sovereign Citizens Movement \nThe Sovereign Citizen movement continues to present unique challenges for courts\, attorneys\, judges\, clerks\, and paralegals. Members of this movement often reject the legitimacy of government authority and utilize unconventional legal theories\, frivolous filings\, fraudulent documents\, and other tactics that can disrupt legal proceedings and burden court systems. This program provides an overview of the origins and core beliefs of the Sovereign Citizen movement\, examines the techniques commonly used by Sovereigns in litigation\, and offers practical strategies for recognizing\, responding to\, and managing Sovereign-related cases in a professional and effective manner. Attendees will gain valuable insight into identifying warning signs\, navigating courtroom disruptions\, and supporting attorneys and courts when confronted with Sovereign Citizen tactics. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Explore the origins and beliefs of Sovereign Citizens\n2. Identify Sovereign tactics in the legal system\n3. Learn methods to combat Sovereigns in the courtroom \nSession 2: \nEstate planning paralegals serve a vital role in helping attorneys develop\, document\, and implement effective estate plans. This program examines the substantive knowledge and practical skills required at each stage of the estate planning process\, from gathering and analyzing client information during intake\, to preparing estate planning documents\, to ensuring proper execution and implementation of the completed plan. \nParticipants will explore how paralegals identify relevant family\, financial\, and asset information; assist in the preparation of wills\, trusts\, powers of attorney\, and advance directives; and help ensure compliance with legal execution requirements. The session will also address common issues that arise during the planning process\, including beneficiary designations\, fiduciary appointments\, asset ownership concerns\, and post-execution steps necessary to carry out the client’s estate planning objectives. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how knowledgeable paralegals contribute to legally effective estate plans while improving client service and practice efficiency \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Identify and evaluate the client\, family\, and asset information necessary to support the development of an effective estate plan.\n2. Understand the paralegal’s role in preparing\, reviewing\, and coordinating estate planning documents to ensure accuracy\, consistency\, and compliance with applicable legal requirements.\n3. Apply best practices for document execution\, asset coordination\, and post-signing implementation to help ensure that estate plans achieve the client’s intended goals. \nCLE Hours = 2.5 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/mpa-2026-fall-seminar-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260914T054010
CREATED:20260909T182002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T182041Z
UID:10000708-1790335800-1790341200@nala.org
SUMMARY:Recent Developments Affecting the Clerk’s Office and Its Operations
DESCRIPTION:Brevard Paralegal Association\, Inc.\nLuncheon for attorneys and paralegals/legal assistants with guest speaker Rachel Sadoff\, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller\, Brevard County\, Florida. \nSession Agenda: Course-Description.docx \nLearning Objectives: \nUpon completion of this presentation\, participants will be able to:\n• Identify recent statutory changes affecting the duties\, responsibilities\, and authority of the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office.\n• Describe procedural and operational updates within the Clerk’s Office\, including changes to internal workflows\, records management\, customer service\, and public access to court-related services.\n• Explain the practical impact of recent Administrative Orders issued by the Court on Clerk operations\, court filings\, case processing\, and interactions with attorneys\, litigants\, and the public.\n• Recognize emerging operational issues and compliance considerations that may affect legal practitioners and other community stakeholders working with the Clerk’s Office.\n• Apply information from the presentation to anticipate and respond effectively to changes in Clerk’s Office procedures and court-related administrative requirements. \nCLE Hours = 1 Nonsubstantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/recent-developments-affecting-the-clerks-office-and-its-operations/
LOCATION:Suntree Country Club\, 1 Country Club Drive\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260914T054010
CREATED:20260903T212152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T212152Z
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SUMMARY:When the Plaintiff’s Digital Story Breaks: Exposing Gaps in Modern ESI\, Part I
DESCRIPTION:Oklahoma Paralegal Association\nModern discovery misconduct rarely announces itself as a single missing file. It appears as an incomplete Slack export\, an unexplained retention setting\, a selective custodian list\, a date-range gap\, or a production stripped of the context needed to test the plaintiff’s allegations.\nUsing Breaking Code Silence v. McNamara as a case study\, this program follows the defense team’s effort to compare the plaintiff’s accusations with the digital record. The electronically stored information (ESI) process exposed gaps in preservation\, collection\, platform coverage\, and production that became intertwined with the merits.\nPart I gives paralegals a disciplined method for tracing collaboration-platform evidence from source identification through preservation\, collection\, validation\, review\, and production—without treating a plaintiff’s completeness assurance as the end of the inquiry. \nSession Agenda: September-2026-Lunch-and-Learn-Flyer.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \n• It gives paralegals a practical method for testing the digital record behind a plaintiff’s allegations.\n• It connects everyday litigation-support work to defensible preservation\, collection\, validation\, review\, and\nproduction decisions.\n• Paralegals learn to create an audit trail that allows supervising counsel to demand a cure\, seek targeted discovery\, or prepare for escalation. \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/when-the-plaintiffs-digital-story-breaks-exposing-gaps-in-modern-esi-part-i/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
ORGANIZER;CN="Oklahoma Paralegal Association":MAILTO:gcwebb30@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY:Personal Injury Starter Pack for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:Looking to dive into the world of personal injury law? Kickstart your journey here! This course provides essential knowledge and sample forms to help you establish your role and avoid common rookie mistakes. Get the foundational knowledge and tools you need to survive and thrive as a personal injury paralegal – register today! \nReview best practices for communicating with clients\, witnesses\, medical providers\, and insurance professionals.\nUse checklists to ensure you round up all the documentation necessary to support the client’s claim.\nLearn from sample documents and get tips for drafting pleadings and motions in personal injury litigation.\nUnderstand what’s expected of you during trial preparation and find little ways you can impress your attorney. \n  \nCLE Hours = 3 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/personal-injury-starter-pack-for-paralegals-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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SUMMARY:AI-Powered Case Management for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:It’s 4:45 on a Friday. An attorney drops a new matter on your desk\, opposing counsel just emailed\, and the client is asking for a status update – again. You’ve got twelve browser tabs open\, two software platforms that don’t talk to each other\, and a to-do list that keeps getting longer. Sound familiar? \nThis full-day workshop is built for paralegals who are ready to stop drowning in tasks and start running their caseload with confidence. This full-day workshop shows you how to put AI to work across the entire case lifecycle: from intake and docketing through research\, drafting\, billing\, and client communication. You’ll also cover the ethical guardrails you need to use AI responsibly\, including UPL risks\, confidentiality\, and what emerging rules to watch for next. Learn how to get more out of the tools you already have – and how to layer AI on top of them without disrupting the workflows your team depends on. Register today! \nUse AI with confidence – not anxiety.\nWalk away knowing exactly where AI helps\, where it creates risk\, and how to protect yourself\, clients\, and your firm every time you use it.\nGet more out of the tools you already have.\nStop leaving time on the table. You’ll uncover features and integrations already sitting in your CMS that can cut hours of manual work from your week.\nOpen matters faster and close them neater.\nFrom AI-assisted intake to automated docketing\, you’ll build a matter-setup workflow that’s thorough\, consistent\, and hard to mess up – even on the busiest days.\nDo in 20 minutes what used to take two hours.\nResearch\, summarize\, and draft with AI assistance – then learn the quality-control habits that keep your name on work you’re proud to hand to an attorney.\nBill accurately\, get paid faster\, and keep clients in the loop.\nAI-assisted time entries\, cleaner invoices\, and client updates that take minutes to write – so the administrative tail stops wagging the dog.\nBecome the paralegal who makes everyone else’s job easier.\nWhen you run a tighter\, faster\, more reliable caseload\, attorneys notice. This course gives you the fluency to lead your team’s AI adoption – not just keep up with it. \n  \nCLE Hours = 6 (1 Legal ethics\, 1.5 Non-substantive\, 3.5 Technology)
URL:https://nala.org/event/ai-powered-case-management-for-paralegals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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