Central Oklahoma Association of Legal Assistants (COALA) Learning Objectives: 1. Americans’ infatuation with jury trial goes back long before the United States declared and obtained independence. 2. Jury Nullification—the idea that a jury may acquit a defendant they believe guilty, because they disagree with the law itself—is the root of that infatuation. 3. Pre-revolution, the […]

Commonwealth of Virginia Paralegal Association Educating participants in the fundamentals of appealing case in the courts of the Commonwealth (state) of Virginia. Learning Objectives: 1. To explain the appellate court structure of Virginia State Court and how to prepare a case for appeal procedurally in the trial court. 2. To explain the steps to perfect […]

Oklahoma Paralegal Association Title 1: Justice Is Built: The Quiet Power of Oklahoma Paralegals Summary: My speech affirms that Oklahoma paralegals shape justice long before the courtroom—through precision, ethical discipline, and the operational systems that keep legal work accurate and reliable. It encourages paralegals to pursue growth (including voluntary certification), to honor clear boundaries that […]

Pittsburgh Paralegal Association Event description This training will provide attendees with the opportunity to understand the social, cultural and political influences that contributed to the Stonewall Riots, which laid the foundation for the modern-day Pride movement in the United States, as well as contemporary events that continue to inspire and motivate LGBTQ+ activists in the […]

Kansas Association of Legal Assistants*Paralegals KALA Annual Meeting and Seminar Session Agenda: 2026-KALA-Annual-Seminar-brochure.pdf Title 1: A Crash Course in Carpenter for Kansas Paralegals Learning Objectives: 1.) Explain how the US Supreme Court's decision in Carpenter v. United States and other cases impact the search and seizure of electronic evidence 2.) Identify at least three challenges […]

Kansas Association of Legal Assistants*Paralegals Session Agenda: 2026-KALA-Annual-Seminar-brochure1.pdf Title 1: Financial and Valuation Issues from the Accountant’s Perspective: Maximizing the Benefits of Using a Business Valuator or Financial Consultant in Civil Litigation. Learning Objectives: 1. Use of the Financial Consultant in Civil Litigation and Keys to a Successful Attorney/Litigation Consultant Relationship and Experience. 2. Understanding […]

Capital Area Paralegal Association Lunch and learn 1 hour CLE presentation by Capital Brain & Spine who offer expert witness services in personal injury cases. Learning Objectives: 1.) Clinical insights for post-accident cases. 2.) How traumatic injuries are diagnosed and documented after accidents. 3.) Medical terminology and red flags that appear in PI case records. […]