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UID:10000567-1784815200-1784826900@nala.org
SUMMARY:AI Ethics for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:According to Wolters Kluwer’s Future-Ready Lawyer Survey (2024)\, 64% of firms state that their paralegals leverage artificial intelligence (AI) tools to complete tasks on a regular basis. However\, numbers alone don’t tell the whole story. While AI makes it possible to speed up daily processes\, it also presents new ethical risks. Are you prepared for the repercussions? In this timely program\, our distinguished faculty guides you through the pros and cons of incorporating AI into paralegal workflows\, as well as best practices for mitigating ethical risks. Register today! \nExamine best practices protecting confidentiality when using AI.\nDetermine what constitutes “competent use” of AI.\nDiscover the dos and don’ts of utilizing AI to draft communications.\nUncover guidance for preventing the unauthorized practice of law (UPL). \nCLE Hours = 3 Legal Ethics
URL:https://nala.org/event/ai-ethics-for-paralegals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260622T162700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T162700Z
UID:10000640-1784721600-1784725200@nala.org
SUMMARY:AI in the Law Office: Competence and Confidentiality in the Era of Generative Tools
DESCRIPTION:Paralegal Association of Florida\, Inc.\nGenerative AI has moved quickly from novelty to daily fixture in legal work\, and paralegals are often the first to use it for research\, drafting\, summarization\, and document review. That front-line role carries real responsibility. This session gives paralegals a practical grounding in how these tools work\, where they fail\, and what professional duties govern their use. We will look at the well-documented risk of fabricated citations and unreliable output\, the confidentiality concerns raised when client information is entered into third-party systems\, and the supervision and verification expectations that flow from the Florida Bar’s ethics guidance on generative AI. The goal is to help paralegals use these tools confidently while protecting the client\, the supervising attorney\, and their own professional standing. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Spot common AI failure modes and verify before work product leaves the office;\n2. Assess confidentiality risks of entering client data into AI tools; and\n3. Understand supervision and competence duties governing AI-assisted work under Florida Bar guidance \nSession Agenda: NALA-CLE-Approval-Request-Form-Moriarty-AI.pdf \nCLE Hours = 1 Technology \n 
URL:https://nala.org/event/ai-in-the-law-office-competence-and-confidentiality-in-the-era-of-generative-tools/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260423T182126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T182126Z
UID:10000594-1784721600-1784725200@nala.org
SUMMARY:Ethical Decision-Making\, Professional Responsibility\, and Expanding Access to Justice: An Inclusive Approach to Allied Legal Professionals and Technology - Ethics\, Competence\, Cultural Awareness\, and Technology Fluency in the Modern Legal Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Paralegal Association\nAccess to justice remains one of the most urgent challenges in today’s legal system\, calling for ethical\, practical\, and forward-thinking solutions. Ethical Decision-Making\, Professional Responsibility\, and Expanding Access to Justice: An Inclusive Approach to Allied Legal Professionals and Technology explores how legal professionals can meet this moment by strengthening competence\, embracing technology fluency\, and addressing bias within modern legal workflows. Grounded in the American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct\, the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct\, and the National Federation of Paralegal Associations Model Code of Ethics\, this CLE examines how ethical duties related to communication\, supervision\, and client service intersect with evolving technology and workforce models. Participants will gain practical strategies to leverage technology as an equalizer\, enhance cultural awareness\, and design more inclusive\, client-centered processes that improve outcomes while maintaining compliance and professional integrity in today’s complex legal environment. \nCLE Hours = 1 Legal Ethics \n 
URL:https://nala.org/event/ethical-decision-making-professional-responsibility-and-expanding-access-to-justice-an-inclusive-approach-to-allied-legal-professionals-and-technology-ethics-competence-cultural-awareness-and/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260722T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260722T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260319T151206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T151206Z
UID:10000543-1784714400-1784739600@nala.org
SUMMARY:Auto Injury Boot Camp for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:Personal injury work is fast-paced\, detail-heavy\, and high-stakes – and paralegals like you keep it moving. This auto injury boot camp delivers a practical\, start-to-finish breakdown of the key responsibilities paralegals manage\, including intake\, investigation\, medical records\, demand packages\, litigation support\, and trial preparation. Build your skills\, increase confidence\, and make a bigger impact on every auto injury case. Register today! \nLearn the many ways you can add value through the life of an auto injury case.\nSpot red flags early and help attorneys evaluate case strength faster.\nOrganize evidence and medical records in ways that support stronger demands and trial readiness.\nUnderstand the role UM/UIM and other coverages play in auto injury claims.\nCreate demand packages that help drive negotiation momentum.\nBe better prepared to assist with trial preparation\, exhibits\, and trial-day logistics. \n  \nCLE Hours = 6 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/auto-injury-boot-camp-for-paralegals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260622T162338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T162338Z
UID:10000639-1784203200-1784206800@nala.org
SUMMARY:Illuminating Legal Limericks: Part II (Conflicts of Interest)
DESCRIPTION:Paralegal Association of Florida\, Inc.\nThis interactive program uses limericks (the last word of which the audience will have to guess) to explore ethics issues involving lawyers’ conflicts of interest rules. Among other things\, the program will address: \n1.Identifying the client (in the corporate and insurance contexts);\n2. Basic conflicts principles (including duties to prospective clients\, thrust – upon conflicts\, and adversity to former clients);\n3. Types of adversity (including business\, financial\, and “material limitation” conflicts);\n4. Conflicts between clients and lawyers (including gifts from clients\, settlement practice restrictions\, representing unpopular clients\, lawyers’ settlement of clients’ claims against them\, and prospective consents). \nSession Agenda: Illuminating-Legal-Limericks_-Part-II-Conflicts-of-Interest-HA199440589.7-1.docx \nCLE Hours = 1 Legal Ethics
URL:https://nala.org/event/illuminating-legal-limericks-part-ii-conflicts-of-interest/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T131500
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260408T155745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T155745Z
UID:10000568-1784196000-1784207700@nala.org
SUMMARY:AI-Assisted Pleadings\, Motions\, and Briefs for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:You support lawyers – now it’s time to give yourself some support. This program focuses on practical\, paralegal-approved ways to use AI to support litigation drafting\, including pleadings\, motions\, and briefs. Learn efficient workflows\, sample prompts\, and best practices for using AI safely and effectively. Turn AI into a reliable drafting assistant that saves time and supports high-quality work – register today! \nDiscover which AI tools produce the best legal writing results.\nGet sample prompt language for first-pass pleadings drafting.\nSpeed up and refine motions and briefs with practical AI techniques.\nLearn how to organize facts\, chronologies\, and case law more quickly and accurately. \nCLE Hours = 3 Technology
URL:https://nala.org/event/ai-assisted-pleadings-motions-and-briefs-for-paralegals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260601T204502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T204508Z
UID:10000630-1784116800-1784120400@nala.org
SUMMARY:The U.S. Entity Playbook: Structuring\, Supporting\, and Staying Compliant
DESCRIPTION:Pittsburgh Paralegal Association\nWe will be learning about core U.S. business structures\, secretary of state filings\, and jurisdictional differences affecting entity structures. \nLearning Objectives: \n1.) Understand the Core U.S. Business Structures \n2.) Demystify Secretary of State Filings \n3.) Jurisdictional differences affecting entity structures \nSession Agenda: Daniel-Steigert-Bio.docx \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/the-u-s-entity-playbook-structuring-supporting-and-staying-compliant-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T123000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260629T201513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T201513Z
UID:10000646-1783683000-1783686600@nala.org
SUMMARY:Basics of Good Governance
DESCRIPTION:Central Oklahoma Association of Legal Assistants (COALA)\nLearning Objectives: \n1. Develop an understanding of the basic legal principles applicable to directors of corporations and other institutions;\n2. Develop an understanding of the role of the board compared to the corporation or institution’s staff; and\n3. Develop an understanding of the role of an individual director. \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/basics-of-good-governance/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260706T182826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T182826Z
UID:10000653-1783598400-1783602000@nala.org
SUMMARY:Estate Planning Toolkit: A Paralegal’s Guide to Trusts
DESCRIPTION:Smoky Mountain Paralegal Association\nMastering the mechanics of trust administration is a core pillar of a successful estate planning practice. This practical\, skills-based course equips paralegals with the essential tools needed to navigate the lifecycle of a trust from initial drafting to final funding. Participants will gain deep legal insights into identifying necessary trust parties\, drafting airtight boilerplate and specific provisions\, and executing critical asset transfers. Through real-world examples and hands-on checklists\, this course transforms complex legal theories into a structured\, step-by-step toolkit for the everyday legal professional. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Trust Anatomy & Architecture: Distinguishing key roles (Settlor\, Trustee\, Beneficiary) and analyzing the functional differences between revocable\, irrevocable\, and asset-protection trust structures.\n2. Drafting Mechanics: Crafting precise trust provisions\, distribution clauses\, and trustee powers while avoiding common drafting pitfalls.\n3. The Funding Process: Mastering the asset transfer lifecycle\, including deed preparation for real estate\, re-titling financial accounts\, and updating beneficiary designations. \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/estate-planning-toolkit-a-paralegals-guide-to-trusts/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260408T154642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T154642Z
UID:10000564-1782396000-1782399600@nala.org
SUMMARY:Foolproof Calendaring for Paralegals: Never Miss a Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The consequences of missing a filing deadline\, court date\, or appointment can be dire for you and your attorney. Fortunately\, there are tricks and tools you can use to prevent the worst from coming to pass. This program will reveal real-world calendaring strategies you can apply to avoid that dreaded missed deadline. Lessen your stress – register today! \nLearn how to accurately calculate legal deadlines.\nDiscover effective ways to calendar different events\, from filing deadlines to appointments.\nDig into the most common calendaring mistakes and how to steer clear of them.\nFind creative ways to use the software already at your fingertips. \nCLE Hours = 1 Non-Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/foolproof-calendaring-for-paralegals-never-miss-a-deadline/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T161500
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260312T160400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T160400Z
UID:10000531-1782306000-1782317700@nala.org
SUMMARY:Paralegals' Checklist Guide to Title and Survey Review
DESCRIPTION:Knowing how to read and review title commitments and surveys is crucial to ensuring effective titles and policies. Join our faculty as they show you how to identify\, locate\, and act on title and survey issues. Build your title law skill set – register today! \nFind out what a thorough title search and examination entails.\nReview some of the most essential title commitment sections.\nKnow how to read land surveys and legal descriptions\nLearn to resolve title issues through objection letters\, curative tools\, and more. \n  \nCLE Hours = 3 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/paralegals-checklist-guide-to-title-and-survey-review/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T143000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260508T211518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T211518Z
UID:10000604-1782306000-1782311400@nala.org
SUMMARY:How to Handle Technology Failures in Court
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: Technology plays a central role in today’s courtroom\, but even well-prepared trial teams may experience unexpected failures. This session examines four common categories of courtroom technology breakdowns: notification disruptions\, connectivity failures\, display and equipment failures\, and file compatibility challenges. It outlines practical strategies for addressing each scenario. Attendees will be introduced to the APART framework (Anticipate\, Prepare\, Acknowledge\, Recover\, Test)\, along with a pretrial technology checklist\, backup considerations\, and troubleshooting techniques to maintain professionalism when technology does not cooperate. \nDisclaimer: NALA recognizes this course as non-substantive CLE. However\, if your state requires technology CLE\, we can adjust this course to reflect technology CLE upon request. Please contact us at elearning@nala.org to request an update for your CLE requirements.\n\nCourse Year: 2026
URL:https://nala.org/event/how-to-handle-technology-failures-in-court/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:NALA Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260421T135926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T135926Z
UID:10000590-1782302400-1782306000@nala.org
SUMMARY:From Transcript to Trial Strategy: Modern Court Reporting for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Paralegal Association\nCourt reporting has expanded far beyond stenography. This session equips paralegals with a current-state view of real time reporting\, remote deposition protocols\, AI-assisted transcript review\, and the risk points that can derail a record. Attendees learn how to select the right reporting method\, prepare witnesses for virtual environments\, maintain chain-of-custody for exhibits\, and ensure transcript integrity in increasingly hybrid legal workflows. \nCLE Hours = 1 Non-substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/from-transcript-to-trial-strategy-modern-court-reporting-for-paralegals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260610T175824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T175824Z
UID:10000637-1782216000-1782219600@nala.org
SUMMARY:The Basics of a 1031 Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Northwest Florida Paralegal Association\nOverview of Like-Kind Exchanges Under IRC Section 1031 \nSession Agenda: 06.23.2026-Speaker-Outline.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \n1) Statutory Requirements for a Tax Deferred Exchange\n2) Property Identification Rules\n3) Identifying Title Parking Exchanges \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/the-basics-of-a-1031-exchange/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260522T142534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T142534Z
UID:10000609-1782216000-1782219600@nala.org
SUMMARY:Deepfakes: Authenticity On-Trial - Identifying and Defending Against Manipulated Media
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Paralegal Association\nLearning Objectives: \n1. How AI-generated audio\, images\, and video are created and how they’re being used in litigation.\n2. Practical red flags and defensible workflows for identifying manipulated media.\n3. Preservation\, discovery\, and professional responsibility considerations with synthetic media. \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/deepfakes-authenticity-on-trial-identifying-and-defending-against-manipulated-media/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260319T145522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T145522Z
UID:10000542-1782208800-1782234000@nala.org
SUMMARY:Probate Document Organization Gems From Paralegal Pros
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a clear\, reliable system for organizing probate documents from intake through estate closing? This practical course is designed to help paralegals build and maintain well-structured probate files that support court requirements\, attorney review\, and efficient estate administration. Participants will walk through the probate matter as a document lifecycle – learning how to set up the file at intake\, organize original instruments and court filings\, track deadlines and supporting documentation\, and maintain clean and auditable records throughout the administration process. The course emphasizes real-world workflows paralegals use to manage incoming client materials\, drafts\, filed documents\, and final estate records with consistency and confidence. Register today! \nExplore effective ways to create\, improve\, and maintain a standardized probate file structure.\nGet practical tips for organizing the incoming and created documents.\nCreate better inventories with help from paralegal pros.\nLearn how to better manage court filings\, deadlines\, and version control.\nMaintain proper communication with clients\, executors\, and other parties.\nPrepare well-structured files for attorney review\, final distributions\, and estate closing. \n  \nCLE Hours = 6 (3 Non-Substantive\, 2 Substantive\, 1 Legal Ethics)
URL:https://nala.org/event/probate-document-organization-gems-from-paralegal-pros/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260624T132456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T132456Z
UID:10000643-1782129600-1782133200@nala.org
SUMMARY:Texas Notary Public Changes in Rules and Requirements
DESCRIPTION:Capital Area Paralegal Association\nOffice of the Texas Secretary of State will be presenting about the recent Texas notary laws (enacted under Senate Bill 693 and House Bill 255) introduce mandatory education\, stricter criminal penalties for “no-personal-appearance \nLearning Objectives: \n1.) Mandatory Education: First-time and renewing notaries must complete up to 2 hours of education courses provided exclusively by the Texas Secretary of State.\n2.) Stricter Criminal Penalties: Notarizing a document when the signer is not personally present is a Class A misdemeanor\, and escalates to a state jail felony if the document involves a real property transfer.\n3.) 10-Year Record Retention: Traditional notaries must keep their notarial records (journals) for 10 years after the date of the last entry. Failure to do so is grounds for commission revocation.\n4.) Fee Increases: The maximum fee is capped at $10 for taking an acknowledgment or administering an oath (plus $1 for each additional signature). \nSession Agenda: Non-agenda1.docx \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/texas-notary-public-changes-in-rules-and-requirements/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260605T145808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T145808Z
UID:10000634-1782129600-1782133200@nala.org
SUMMARY:Brain\, Spine & Knee Injuries
DESCRIPTION:Capital Area Paralegal Association\nLunch and learn 1 hour CLE presentation by Capital Brain & Spine who offer expert witness services in personal injury cases. \nLearning Objectives: \n1.) Clinical insights for post-accident cases.\n2.) How traumatic injuries are diagnosed and documented after accidents.\n3.) Medical terminology and red flags that appear in PI case records.\n4.) Practical insights for paralegals supporting injury claims and litigation teams.\n5.) How to prove up medical records to use as trial evidence expert witness testimony by doctors in a trial. \nSession Agenda: Capital_Trauma_Medicine_CAPA_CLE_Flyer.jpg \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/brain-spine-knee-injuries/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T163000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260610T175400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T134823Z
UID:10000636-1781874000-1781886600@nala.org
SUMMARY:2026 KALA Annual Meeting and Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Kansas Association of Legal Assistants*Paralegals\nSession Agenda: 2026-KALA-Annual-Seminar-brochure1.pdf \nTitle 1: Financial and Valuation Issues from the Accountant’s Perspective: Maximizing the Benefits of Using a Business Valuator or Financial Consultant in Civil Litigation. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Use of the Financial Consultant in Civil Litigation and Keys to a Successful Attorney/Litigation Consultant Relationship and Experience.\n2. Understanding Financial Statements.\n3. Business Valuation Issues\, Methodologies\, and Procedures. \nTitle 2: The Kansas Uniform Guardianship\, Conservatorship\, and Other Protective Arrangements Act of 2025 \nLearning Objectives: \n1. To address the approach of the new guardianship statutes in its focus on personal autonomy.\n2. The expansion of the scope of potentially interested entitled to notice.\n3. The evolution of the role of guardian ad litem to attorney for the respondent \nTitle 3: Judicial Professional Rules and Canons Re: Use of Artificial Intelligence \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Review caselaw regarding attorneys/judges’ use of AI tools\n2. Review atty and judicial professional rules and judicial canons regarding use of AI tools\n3. Discuss 10 specific issues related to the legal profession and AI tools. \nCLE Hours = 3 (2-Substantive\, 1-Legal Ethics)
URL:https://nala.org/event/2026-kala-annual-meeting-and-seminar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T113000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260610T174516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T174516Z
UID:10000635-1781856000-1781868600@nala.org
SUMMARY:KALA Annual Meeting and Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Kansas Association of Legal Assistants*Paralegals\nKALA Annual Meeting and Seminar \nSession Agenda: 2026-KALA-Annual-Seminar-brochure.pdf \nTitle 1: A Crash Course in Carpenter for Kansas Paralegals \nLearning Objectives: \n1.) Explain how the US Supreme Court’s decision in Carpenter v. United States and other cases impact the search and seizure of electronic evidence\n2.) Identify at least three challenges lawyers and paralegals can face in seeking electronically stored data\, especially from third parties\n3.) Discuss at least two reasons electronically stored evidence or data may be suppressed by a court \nTitle 2: Structure\, Workflow\, and Case Management in Kansas Public Defense Practice \nLearning Objectives: \n1.) Identify the key personnel and organizational structure of the Sedgwick County Public Defender Office and their respective roles in criminal defense representation.\n2.) Describe the lifecycle of a felony case within the Kansas public defense system\, from appointment of counsel through disposition.\n3.) Apply best practices for case management\, client communication\, document organization\, and coordination with defense team members in a public defense environment. \nTitle 3: Leases\, Lawsuits\, and Legislative Changes: Kansas Landlord-Tenant Practice in 2026 \nLearning Objectives: \n1.) Understanding the Basics of the Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act\n2.) Understanding Eviction Civil Procedure\n3.) New Changes to the Law Starting in July 2026. \nCLE Hours = 3 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/kala-annual-meeting-and-seminar-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260312T164437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T164437Z
UID:10000535-1781787600-1781791200@nala.org
SUMMARY:Filing and E-Filing Best Practices and Pitfalls for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:Transform your everyday filing tasks into a streamlined process! In this paralegal-focused course\, our seasoned faculty reveal best practices for document prep\, tips for avoiding corrections and rejected filings\, and essential guidelines for post-filing review. Boost your knowledge – register today! \nExamine best practices for preparing documents for filing.\nUncover practical guidance for tracking deadlines.\nPrevent and resolve the most common filing and e-filing errors. \n  \nCLE Hours = 1 Non-Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/filing-and-e-filing-best-practices-and-pitfalls-for-paralegals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260312T161929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T161929Z
UID:10000533-1781708400-1781712000@nala.org
SUMMARY:Paralegals' Brief Guide to Lease Contracts
DESCRIPTION:What if you could enhance your understanding of lease contracts in just one hour? This course makes it possible! Join our experienced faculty as they give you the lowdown on best practices for collecting information during client intake\, essential guidelines for supporting lawyers with lease review\, and common mistakes made with lease contracts. Sharpen your legal acumen – register today! \nStrengthen your understanding of key terms\, as well as core parties and their roles.\nAnalyze best practices for assisting attorneys with lease contract drafting.\nReview the paralegal’s responsibilities in lease execution and closing. \n  \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/paralegals-brief-guide-to-lease-contracts/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260316T212540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T212638Z
UID:10000539-1781697600-1781701200@nala.org
SUMMARY:A Thorough Examination of LGBTQ+ Pride Month
DESCRIPTION:Pittsburgh Paralegal Association\nEvent description\nThis 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 United States. Attendees will gain an understanding of how anti-sodomy laws\, which outlawed homosexual behavior until 2003\, following the Supreme Court ruling in Lawrence v. Texas\, as well as the Lavender Scare and the categorization of LGBTQ+ people as pathologized by the field of psychiatry\, contributed to the Gay Liberation movement of the 1970s which ultimately culminated in the modern day Pride movement. Attendees will also gain a rudimentary understanding of terminology and the overall experiences of LGBTQ+ people.\nThe content included in this training is apolitical and does not endorse any specific political party or candidate for public office; nor does it undermine or discount any. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. 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 United States. 2. Attendees will gain an understanding of how anti-sodomy laws\, which outlawed homosexual behavior until 2003\, following the Supreme Court ruling in Lawrence v. Texas\, as well as the Lavender Scare and the categorization of LGBTQ+ people as pathologized by the field of psychiatry\, contributed to the Gay Liberation movement of the 1970s which ultimately culminated in the modern day Pride movement.\n3. Attendees will also gain a rudimentary understanding of terminology and the overall experiences of LGBTQ+ people. \nCLE Hours = 1 Non-substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/354297/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260220T210311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T210311Z
UID:10000514-1781604000-1781629200@nala.org
SUMMARY:Becoming a Power User of MS Word and Excel: A Paralegal's Guide
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for tips\, tricks\, and time-savers for everyday legal tasks? Are you looking for new and creative ways to use the software already at your disposal? In this engaging paralegal program\, our tech-savvy faculty will show you how to tap into the secret capabilities of Microsoft Word\, Excel\, Outlook\, OneNote\, and PDF software to simplify legal tasks\, streamline document drafting and review\, and much more. Become a more resourceful paralegal – register today! \nFind out how to become a power user of Microsoft Word with tricks for the law office.\nSimplify the process of document review\, formatting\, and collaboration within MS Word.\nUtilize all the data analysis and presentation tools Excel has to offer.\nTap into the more sophisticated features of PDF software.\nDiscover how to utilize Microsoft OneNote to improve collaboration and streamline note-taking.\nEnhance your MS Outlook skills with pointers on inbox management\, calendar maintenance\, and more.\nRediscover your available software to enhance everyday legal tasks. \n  \nCLE Hours = 6 (3 Technology\, 3 Non-Substantive) 
URL:https://nala.org/event/becoming-a-power-user-of-ms-word-and-excel-a-paralegals-guide-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260615T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260312T164245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T164245Z
UID:10000534-1781524800-1781528400@nala.org
SUMMARY:ChatGPT and Legal AI for Real Estate Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:Tired of wasting valuable hours on tedious research and monotonous tasks? In this paralegal-focused course\, our dynamic faculty unveils the various use cases for ChatGPT and legal AI in real estate law so you can streamline your workflow. Uncover practical guidance for harnessing AI tools in property research\, find out how to automate client communications with AI\, and more – register today! \nReview different AI applications in real estate law.\nExamine best practices for using AI to review or draft real estate documents.\nIdentify key steps to take when verifying information provided by AI. \n  \nCLE Hours = 1 Technology
URL:https://nala.org/event/chatgpt-and-legal-ai-for-real-estate-paralegals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T122000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260527T170236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T152227Z
UID:10000618-1781341200-1781353200@nala.org
SUMMARY:Oklahoma Paralegal Association Summer Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Oklahoma Paralegal Association\nTitle 1: Justice Is Built: The Quiet Power of Oklahoma Paralegals\nSummary:\nMy 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 protect clients and attorneys\, and to embrace modern drafting tools like AI without surrendering the human judgment of careful review. Hopefully\, the message is both empowering and practical: That the Paralegal’s influence on the outcome of a legal project is real\, and it is strongest when it is exercised with excellence\, supervision\, and integrity. \nLearning Objectives: \n1.) Accuracy is advocacy: details\, deadlines\, and clean records prevent harm and move cases forward.\n2.) Integrity requires boundaries: paralegals draft and support\, but attorneys provide legal judgment\, strategy\, and final responsibility—so speak up when lines blur. Your voice is ethical power\n3.) Leadership is operational: strong systems\, templates\, and thoughtful use of AI improve consistency while keeping attorney oversight where legal judgment belongs. Build systems\, not stress \nTitle 2: Basic Evidence and Ethical Guidance for a Successful Paralegal Career \nTulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler provides the basics of evidence and ethical guidance for a successful paralegal career. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Attendees will be provided key tips for gathering information from clients and assisting others in the understanding of the law.\n2. Attendees will gain an understanding of the basics of evidence introduction.\n3. Attendees will gain an understanding of the ethical guidelines for both attorneys and paralegals \nTitle 3: Navigation the Immigration Process \nLorena Rivas\, CEO and Senior Attorney at Rivas and Associates\, assists individuals as they navigate the complex world related to immigration and Visas. Ms. Rivas will provide an overview of the immigration process and the different types of visas and the process for obtaining the correct visa for their client’s situation. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Attendees will gain an understanding of the United States immigration process.\n2. Attendees will gain an understanding of the different types of visas and the process for obtaining a visa.\n3. Attendees will gain an understanding of how to identify and defend in adverse immigration actions. \nCLE Hours = 3 (2-Substantive\, 1-Legal Ethics)
URL:https://nala.org/event/oklahoma-paralegal-association-summer-seminar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
ORGANIZER;CN="Oklahoma Paralegal Association":MAILTO:gcwebb30@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260528T175830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T175830Z
UID:10000629-1781265600-1781269200@nala.org
SUMMARY:Legal Technology: Contracts\, Automation\, and Analytics
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: This presentation will explore key issues related to copyright\, bias\, and academic and workplace integrity. It will also highlight how contract lifecycle management (CLM) solutions enable legal teams to create centralized\, metadata-driven contract workflows. Participants will explore how legal professionals can use SharePoint for secure document storage\, e-signatures\, and workflow automation to streamline drafting and negotiation processes. In addition\, the presentation will cover how Power BI Data Analysts can support firm executives and practice managers by providing insights into utilization\, collections\, and key performance indicators (KPIs).\n\nDisclaimer: NALA recognizes this course as non-substantive CLE. However\, if your state requires technology CLE\, we can adjust this course to reflect technology CLE upon request. Please contact us at elearning@nala.org to request an update for your CLE requirements.
URL:https://nala.org/event/legal-technology-contracts-automation-and-analytics/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:NALA Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260522T153753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T153753Z
UID:10000610-1781265600-1781269200@nala.org
SUMMARY:The Mechanics of an Appeal in Virginia State Courts
DESCRIPTION:Commonwealth of Virginia Paralegal Association\nEducating participants in the fundamentals of appealing case in the courts of the Commonwealth (state) of Virginia. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. To explain the appellate court structure of Virginia State Court and how to prepare a case for appeal procedurally in the trial court.\n2. To explain the steps to perfect the appeal in the Court of Appeals/Supreme Court and\nthe use of the VACES electronic filing system.\n3. To highlight the “traps for the unwary” that can result in an appeal being dismissed for\nprocedural grounds resulting in potential ethical and malpractice issues \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/the-mechanics-of-an-appeal-in-virginia-state-courts/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T123000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260527T181832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T181832Z
UID:10000619-1781263800-1781267400@nala.org
SUMMARY:History of Jury Trial in America
DESCRIPTION:Central Oklahoma Association of Legal Assistants (COALA)\nLearning Objectives: \n1. Americans’ infatuation with jury trial goes back long before the United States declared and obtained independence.\n2. 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.\n3. Pre-revolution\, the idea that ordinary people could overrule the word of the King via jury verdict empowered and inspired Americans\, and that spirit lives on today. \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/history-of-jury-trial-in-america/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T133000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005519
CREATED:20260520T141424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T141424Z
UID:10000608-1781181000-1781184600@nala.org
SUMMARY:SCUPA June Lunch & Learn: Behind Closed Doors - Power\, Control and Protection in Family Court Litigation
DESCRIPTION:South Carolina Upstate Paralegal Association (SCUPA)\nSCUPA Lunch & Learn entitled “Behind Closed Doors: Power\, Control and Protection in Family Court Litigation”\npresented by Shanise Greenfield\, Esq. \nThe three main topics of the presentation will explore are:\n1. Safety planning and Protective Remedies in South Carolina to include Orders of Protection\, Restraining Orders\, Stalking/Harassment Actions and civil vs. criminal remedies. \n2. Domestic Violence dynamics in divorce in custody litigation through examples of coercive control\, abuse allegations\, custody implications\, mediation concerns and evidentiary concerns. \n3. Practical challenges and best practices of paralegals in high conflict cases with advice on client management\, trauma-informed communications\, documenting abuse allegations\, organization of evidence\, safety concerns\, courtroom and hearing preparation and managing difficult or manipulative litigants. \nCLE hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/scupa-june-lunch-learn-behind-closed-doors-power-control-and-protection-in-family-court-litigation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
ORGANIZER;CN="South Carolina Upstate Paralegal Association (SCUPA)":MAILTO:treasurer@scupa.org
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