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 […]

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc.   General presentation and guided discussion regarding human trafficking, including an examination of the types and methods of trafficking, characteristics and vulnerabilities of victims, warning signs and indicators, and statutory and procedural obligations related to reporting. CLE HRS: 1.0 Non-substantive

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. This CLE provides attorneys and legal staff with practical guidance on identifying and screening for domestic violence concerns in legal cases. The program addresses trauma-informed approaches to client interactions and outlines appropriate legal interventions, including injunctions for protection, Risk Protection Orders (RPOs), and criminal-justice options. Attendees will also learn how […]

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. Recent public technological advances have and will continue to intersect the legal industry and affect litigation. This CLE will address the application of AI as a legal industry tool that can help facilitate efficiencies by automating tasks and be a useful tool in analyzing patterns and making comparisons as part […]

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. A basic description of Civil Rights law, its categories, the difference between federal and state claims as well as a basic overview of how to bring an action under § 1983 of the US Code and the Florida Tort Waiver Immunity Act. Learning Objectives: 1. Learning the basic history and […]