Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc.

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. Florida probate paralegals play a critical role in law firms that specialize in wills, trusts, and estates. They bring a unique skill set to the practice in areas of estate planning, probate, and trust administration. In this presentation, attorney Rachel Barlow will review the key areas of Florida law that […]

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. We will explore how social media is shaping the outcome of cases. Non-substantive CLE hours:  1

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. Data privacy, security, AI, and others regulation affect all businesses including law firms, affecting not just the lawyers, but also paralegals. These regulatory obligations shape the practice of law as well as the operation of the business of the law firm, often affecting the activities and responsibilities of paralegals in […]

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. Overview of the current cyber-security threat environment, the obligations of legal professionals, and what to do if a breach occurs. Legal Ethics CLE hours:  1

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. 1. What technologies to expect to become available in the near and not-so-near future. 2. How these technologies will affect the practice of law and the law firm experience. 3. How to use new technology to advance the interests of your clients, your firm, and yourself. Technology CLE hours: 1

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. Paralegals face daily decisions where the boundaries between assisting attorneys and practicing law can blur. This session examines Florida’s paralegal regulatory framework and dives into the real-world “gray areas” where ethical challenges most often arise—confidentiality, unauthorized practice of law, supervision, conflicts of interest, technology, and remote work. Through case studies […]

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. 1. Immigration Law Evolvement, Past, Present, Future 2. How to Practice Effectively When The Law Becomes a Moving Target 3. Paralegal Skills Requirements Paradigm Shift Substantive CLE hours: 1

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. Learning to effectively use technology to prepare for trial while avoiding pitfalls and ethical snares. Technology CLE hours: 1

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. A discussion panel review of the past year working through the new amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. Substantive CLE hours: 1

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. Discussion about how to create a manual for the use of AI as a tool in the law firm, as well as ways to protect data while using AI, and the use of AI to improve the quality and efficiency of legal work. Technology CLE hours: 1

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. An overview of corporate and business law. Substantive CLE hours: 1

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. Attorneys Lynda Barack and Jessica Hannaford, staff attorney pro bono coordinators with Bay Area Legal Services, will discuss the many opportunities for partnership and collaboration between legal aid pro bono programs and professional paralegals to improve access to our judicial system for the neediest in our community. Their goal is […]