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SUMMARY:Introducing Artificial Intelligence into your Law Practice
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Association of Paralegals\, Inc.\nThe practice of law is facing a seismic shift. Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept; it’s a present-day reality that is transforming legal practices. As one expert put it\, “AI is the new electricity.” The critical question is no longer if you will use AI\, but how. This CLE is designed for the attorneys and paralegals who understand that the law firms who master AI will replace those who don’t. It does not require any understanding of coding and computer science. It is truly introductory!\nThis is not a theoretical lecture though. This is a hands-on\, practical workshop where you will see AI in action. Through live demonstrations\, you will learn how to: (1) Understand Prompt Engineering: The single most important skill for leveraging AI\, turning you from a casual user into a power user\, (2) Streamline Your Drafting Process: Watch as we generate drafts for motions\, briefs\, estate planning agreements and client letters\, enhancing both efficiency and clarity\, (3) Sharpen Your Trial Preparation: See how AI can assist in preparing for cross-examination\, preparing discovery requests\, crafting more persuasive opening and closing statements \, and creating exhibits\, (4) Brainstorm with an “Einstein-Level Assistant”: Discover how to use AI as a strategic partner to analyze pleadings\, iterate on case theories\, and find new angles.\nHarnessing this power requires navigating the ethical minefield. We will dedicate significant time to the essential guardrails\, teaching you how to: (1) Avoid “AI Hallucinations”: Learn to spot and verify AI-generated content to prevent the submission of false precedents or fabricated case law\, (2) Protect Client Confidentiality: Understand what you must NEVER share with public AI models and the minimum security requirements for any legal tech tool. (3) Augment\, Not Outsource\, Your Thinking: Internalize the most critical takeaway—AI is a tool that requires your legal expertise to create anything of value. \n  \nCLE Hours = 1 Non-Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/introducing-artificial-intelligence-into-your-law-practice/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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SUMMARY:Special Needs Considerations for Families
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Association of Paralegals\, Inc.\nKim Lepley of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management will be speaking to us on “Special Needs Considerations for Families.”  Join us to hear about the various categories of special needs\, government benefits available for those who have special needs\, and to get a better understanding of the legal and financial issues surrounding special needs planning \n  \nThree Learning Objectives: \n1. To be able to identify the categories of Special Needs\n2. To better understand the government benefits available\n3. To better understand the legal and financial issues around special needs planning \n  \nCLE Hours= 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/special-needs-considerations-for-families/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Association of Paralegals\, Inc.\nAttorney H. Thomas Heflin\, Jr. is head of the Harvesters of Hope Task Force which is part of the Alabama State Bar. The task force has just begun an initiative whereby they research & survey the legal deserts throughout the state of Alabama and determine how to reach them to provide legal aid. \n\nSubstantive CLE hours: 1
URL:https://nala.org/event/336999/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T120000
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SUMMARY:Intellectual Property Issue-Spotting for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Association of Paralegals\, Inc\nSpeaker Attorney Jake Gipson of Bradley\, Arant Law Firm. This is a Region 1 Luncheon. \n  \nCLE Hours: 1.0 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/intellectual-property-issue-spotting-for-paralegals/
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DESCRIPTION:Qualities of a Superstar Paralegal from a Managing Partner’s Perspective\nTitle: Qualities of a Superstar Paralegal from a Managing Partner’s Perspective\nSpeaker: Attorney Hunter Garnett of Garnett Patterson Injury Lawyers in Huntsville\, AL \n  \nCLE Hours: 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/342286/
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T120000
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SUMMARY:From Case Files to Closure: The Paralegal’s Impact on Alabama’s Cold Cases
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Association of Paralegals\, Inc.\n\n\n\nZoom CLE \nSPEAKER:\nKeri N. New\, Founder & President of Alabama Cold Case Advocacy \nTOPIC: \n“From Case Files to Closure: The Paralegal’s Impact on Alabama’s Cold Cases”\n\n\n\n\nSubstantive CLE hours: 1
URL:https://nala.org/event/from-case-files-to-closure-the-paralegals-impact-on-alabamas-cold-cases/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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SUMMARY:The U.S. Entity Playbook: Structuring\, Supporting\, and Staying Compliant
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Association of Paralegals\, Inc\nPlease join us for a Virtual CLE on “The U.S. Entity Playbook: Structuring\, Supporting\, and Staying Compliant.” We will be learning about core U.S. business structures\, secretary of state filings\, and jurisdictional differences affecting entity structures. We look forward to hearing from Daniel Steigert\, VP of Global Business Development with International Business Company Formation\, Inc. We know you will too!
URL:https://nala.org/event/the-u-s-entity-playbook-structuring-supporting-and-staying-compliant/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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SUMMARY:Using Skilled Interpreters
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Association of Paralegals\, Inc.\nPlease join us for a virtual presentation by Horizon CEO\, Karina De La Cruz\, on using skilled interpreters in legal practice. Learn about the role of interpreters and translators in legal proceedings and the best practices when using them. This event is free to AAPi members\, and $15.00 for non-AAPi members. We look forward to having you! \n 
URL:https://nala.org/event/using-skilled-interpreters-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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SUMMARY:AAPi Summer Conference and 43rd Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Association of Paralegals\, Inc.\nThree days of continuing education \n\nLegal Ethics CLE hours:  1\nNon-substantive CLE hours:  1\nSubstantive CLE hours: 6
URL:https://nala.org/event/aapi-summer-conference-and-43rd-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Renaissance Shoals Resort & Spa\, 10 Hightower Place\, Florence\, AL\, 35630\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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