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SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Client Communication
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: Trauma can affect how clients remember\, communicate\, make decisions\, and follow through—sometimes in ways legal professionals may misinterpret. This practical webinar provides paralegals with guidance on recognizing common trauma responses and communicating in ways that support clarity\, trust\, and effective participation without stepping outside their professional role. Participants will explore ways to identify how trauma may appear in client interactions\, use questions and responses designed to reduce distress and improve communication\, and maintain appropriate boundaries while gathering information and supporting clients through legal processes. Participants will gain practical insights on ways to communicate with clients affected by trauma and how to apply those skills during client interviews\, difficult conversations\, and situations involving incomplete or inconsistent information.\n\nCourse Year: 2026
URL:https://nala.org/event/trauma-informed-client-communication/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:NALA Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T153000
DTSTAMP:20260630T141845Z
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SUMMARY:Medicare and Medicaid Lien Essentials for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:Reimbursing and protecting Medicare’s and Medicaid’s interests in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases is not optional. This straightforward guide will spell out reimbursement obligations and steps you need to take to resolve liens. You will also get practical guidance for handling Medicare Set Asides. Navigate the Medicare and Medicaid lien systems with confidence – register today! \nLearning Objectives: \n1.) Learn the steps you need to take to resolve Medicare liens.\n2.) Anticipate when and how to set up a Medicare Set Aside.\n3.) Apply post-Gallardo strategies for negotiating and resolving Medicaid liens. \nSession Agenda: 102572-Program-Information.pdf \nCLE Hours = 1.5 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/medicare-and-medicaid-lien-essentials-for-paralegals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T130000
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SUMMARY:Did you write this? Why AI Hallucinates and How Texas Litigators Can Stay Safe(ish)
DESCRIPTION:Capital Area Paralegal Association\nThis is CAPA’s monthly membership meeting and CLE. It will be a one hour presentation. \nSession Agenda: Non-agenda.docx \nLearning Objectives: \n– Examination of the risks associated with using generative AI to prepare pleadings\, discovery responses\, deposition summaries\, and motions in civil litigation.\n– Application of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure\, including Rules 13 (Signing of Pleadings)\, 192 (Permissible Discovery)\, and 215 (Abuse of Discovery; Sanctions)\, along with Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct 3.03 (Candor Toward the Tribunal).\n– Attorney obligations to verify AI-generated factual assertions\, legal authorities\, quotations\, and discovery summaries\, and potential consequences of submitting inaccurate or fabricated information to the court. \nCLE Hours = 1 Legal Ethics
URL:https://nala.org/event/did-you-write-this-why-ai-hallucinates-and-how-texas-litigators-can-stay-safeish/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T130000
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SUMMARY:OPA October Free Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Oklahoma Paralegal Association\n“When Discovery Defiance Persists: Custodians\, Court Orders\, and Sanctions” – Part 2 of a Series\nPart 2 begins after the defense has identified gaps in the plaintiff’s digital record. The harder problem is what happens next: custodians resist\, business communications remain on personal devices and accounts\, explanations shift\, and promised follow-up produces only another partial answer. It is not necessary to have attended Part 1 in order to attend Part 2 and obtain educational value from the program. Using Breaking Code Silence v. McNamara as a case study\, the program examines how a court-ordered ESI plan turned disputed sources and custodians into enforceable obligations. The plaintiff’s reliance on voluntary cooperation did not satisfy the ordered discovery process. Attendees learn how to document refusal\, prove organizational control\, escalate through counsel and the court\, distinguish Rule 37(b) noncompliance from Rule 37(e) loss\, and connect requested expenses to the misconduct that caused them. \nSession Agenda: October-2026-Lunch-Learn-Flyer.png \nLearning Objectives: \n– Paralegals will learn to identify when a plaintiff organization has control over ESI held by officers\, directors\, employees\, volunteers\, or related custodians.\n– Paralegals will learn to build a custodian-escalation process for personal email\, phones\, messaging apps\, cloud accounts\, and decentralized records. Attendees will also learn to translate a court-ordered ESI plan into concrete access\, collection\, validation\, reporting\, and follow-up obligations.\n– Paralegals will learn to document the causal link between the plaintiff’s noncompliance and the conferences\, motions\, subpoenas\, or recovery work it required. \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/opa-october-free-lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T130000
DTSTAMP:20261005T212850Z
CREATED:20261005T212850Z
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SUMMARY:eDiscovery 101
DESCRIPTION:Central Florida Paralegal Association\nCLE overview of eDiscovery. \nSession Agenda: CFPA-Oct-CLE-10-26-26.png \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Learn key eDiscovery terminology\n2. Discuss preservation considerations\n3. Discovery how eDiscovery fits into the litigation lifecycle \nCLE Hours = 1 Technology
URL:https://nala.org/event/ediscovery-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T140000
DTSTAMP:20261007T190906Z
CREATED:20261007T190906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T190906Z
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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence and Legal Malpractice Liability
DESCRIPTION:Fees: FREE for Members and $26 for Nonmembers\nCourse 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: Every law office is under pressure these days to use AI. This topic is not only for lawyers but also for paralegals and support staff. We will focus on the push toward globalization\, technology use in law offices\, theories of legal malpractice\, the use of AI in legal research\, and the risks involved\, including the potential for confidentiality breaches. \nNot available to join us for the live session on October 23rd? Pre-register for the on-demand session which will automatically become available in your account on October 26th\, 2026\, upon enrollment.
URL:https://nala.org/event/artificial-intelligence-and-legal-malpractice-liability/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:NALA Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260629T211758Z
CREATED:20260629T211758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T211758Z
UID:10000647-1792551600-1792598400@nala.org
SUMMARY:Business Formation Essentials for Paralegals (With Forms and Checklists)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to form a business without stopping to ask your attorney for basic questions. This fast-paced program cuts straight to what you need to know\, complete with ready-to-use checklists and sample forms. Handle business formation tasks with confidence from day one – register today! \nLearning Objectives: \n1.) Navigate formation filings with confidence using a master checklist.\n2.) Draft operating agreements and bylaws using ready-to-use sample language and templates.\n3.) Anticipate common post-formation issues you don’t want to miss. \nSession Agenda: 02604-Program-Information.pdf \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/business-formation-essentials-for-paralegals-with-forms-and-checklists/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260911T170815Z
CREATED:20260831T164515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T170815Z
UID:10000699-1792497600-1792501200@nala.org
SUMMARY:Do Not Slack on Preservation: A Playbook for Modern eDiscovery
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: Adam J. Schwartz\, Esq.\, served as a document review and ESI consultant in Breaking Code Silence v. McNamara\, a two-year litigation involving Slack preservation\, collection\, and review. The case underscores the critical role paralegals and litigation-support professionals play in defensible discovery—from mapping systems and tracking custodians to validating exports\, preserving context\, and identifying production gaps. The matter ultimately resulted in dismissal with prejudice and $15\,342 in monetary sanctions related to delayed Slack production. Using the case as a road map\, this session provides a repeatable workflow for preserving\, collecting\, reviewing\, validating\, producing\, documenting\, and escalating Slack data and other modern ESI.\n\nCourse Year: 2026
URL:https://nala.org/event/do-not-slack-on-preservation-a-playbook-for-modern-ediscovery/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:NALA Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T143000
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UID:10000720-1792069200-1792074600@nala.org
SUMMARY:AI\, Confidentiality\, UPL\, and the Judgment Calls Nobody Teaches You
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: Ethical problems rarely arrive labeled as ethical problems. They arise when a client asks for advice while the attorney is unavailable\, when confidential information is entered into technology\, when artificial intelligence is used to draft or summarize legal material\, when an attorney asks a paralegal to handle something outside the traditional scope of the role\, or when efficiency conflicts with professional responsibility. Through practical scenarios\, this session examines the increasingly complicated ethical judgment calls experienced paralegals encounter in modern practice.\n\nCourse Year: 2026
URL:https://nala.org/event/ai-confidentiality-upl-and-the-judgment-calls-nobody-teaches-you/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:NALA Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T210952Z
CREATED:20260601T210952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T210952Z
UID:10000632-1792058400-1792083600@nala.org
SUMMARY:The Perfect Personal Injury File: Coverage\, Med Recs\, Damages\, Liens\, and Winning Demands
DESCRIPTION:Personal injury paralegal work happens in the trenches – hunting for hidden insurance policies\, chasing down adjusters\, managing mountains of medical records\, and building demand packages that actually move cases forward. This program gives you the full pre-suit picture. Whether you’re stepping into your first PI role or sharpening your skills\, this course delivers the practical\, firm-ready skills that separate good paralegals from indispensable ones. Register today! \nManage liens\, including Medicare and Medicaid\, from identification through reduction.\nCommunicate with adjusters professionally and strategically.\nAssemble demand packages that get results. \nLearning Objectives: \n1.) Track down all available insurance coverage and flag what matters.\n2.) Build airtight medical chronologies that drive demand value.\n3.) Spot red flags early and avoid common case-killing mistakes. \nSession Agenda: 102563-Program-Information.pdf
URL:https://nala.org/event/the-perfect-personal-injury-file-coverage-med-recs-damages-liens-and-winning-demands/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T211020Z
CREATED:20260601T205601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T211020Z
UID:10000631-1791972000-1791997200@nala.org
SUMMARY:Trial Preparation From Start to Finish for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:Two of the most essential skills for litigation paralegals to possess are the abilities to gather critical information and to prepare it for effective use at trial. That means you need to know how to compile essential information\, ask the right questions and create a thorough\, yet user-friendly case file. \nAre your skills everything they should be? This program will provide a closer look into the specialized realm of paralegal responsibilities during trial preparation so you can maximize your effectiveness. Establish solid case management and organization techniques. Learn how to uncover crucial facts during the discovery process. Implement an effective document control and organization system to keep everything readily accessible. Get the most out of witnesses during pretrial interviews. Confidently collect\, organize and preserve evidence for use at any time during trial. Developing these skills is critical for your success – register today to gain the knowledge you need! \nImplement solid techniques for preparing clients to testify at trial.\nFind out how to troubleshoot common problems that arise during trial preparation.\nPut together persuasive\, clear trial exhibits that get results.\nLearn how to effectively assist with voir dire\, evidence presentation and more during trial. \nLearning Objectives: \n1.) Tap into valuable sources of information while conducting discovery.\n2.) Establish strategies for effective document control so you can retrieve what you need\, when you need it.\n3.) Organize a powerful trial notebook that will pave the way for a smooth trial. \nSession Agenda: 102400-Program-Information.pdf \nCLE Hours = 6 (1-Legal Ethics\, 5-Substantive)
URL:https://nala.org/event/trial-preparation-from-start-to-finish-for-paralegals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T150000
DTSTAMP:20260622T202110Z
CREATED:20260622T202110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T202110Z
UID:10000642-1791900000-1791903600@nala.org
SUMMARY:What Goes Into the Probate Case File?
DESCRIPTION:IPE\, Institute for Paralegal Education\nProbate is one of the most document-intensive practice areas in law\, and a disorganized case file can mean missed deadlines\, court rejections\, and frustrated clients. This one-hour course gives you a document-by-document roadmap through a complete probate matter\, from the first call after a death to the final order of discharge. Identify every document that should be in the file at every phase of the case\, why it belongs there\, what it must contain\, and what happens when it’s missing. You will leave with a practical checklist you can apply to every probate file on your desk. Register today! \nLearning Objectives: \nIdentify every document required to open\, administer\, and close a probate estate.\nUnderstand the required contents\, deadlines\, and service requirements for core probate filings.\nGet tips for organizing the case file using a consistent\, audit-ready tab structure.\nFlag the most common documentation gaps that stall probate. \nSession Agenda: 102605-Program-Information.pdf \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive \n 
URL:https://nala.org/event/what-goes-into-the-probate-case-file/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T130000
DTSTAMP:20260930T205500Z
CREATED:20260930T205500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T205500Z
UID:10000738-1791892800-1791896400@nala.org
SUMMARY:From Paralegal to Legal Leadership: Building a Career in Legal Administration and Operations
DESCRIPTION:Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association\nPlease join Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association and District 1 of the Paralegal Division\, State Bar of Texas in celebrating Texas Paralegal Day 2026 by joining Huascar Matos for a practical and inspiring discussion about his career journey\, career growth and pathways to paralegal management and legal-operations roles. \nSession Agenda: HMPA-October-2026-Webinar-CLE-Flyer.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \n1.) Identify and evaluate the skills\, competencies\, and professional experiences required for paralegals to transition into legal administration\, law firm management\, and legal operations leadership roles.\n2.) Apply leadership\, project management\, budgeting\, technology\, and workflow-management principles to improve efficiency\, productivity\, compliance\, and service delivery within a legal organization.\n3.) Develop a strategic career-development plan that leverages paralegal experience\, professional credentials\, leadership skills\, and emerging legal technology to pursue advancement into legal administration and operations positions. \nCLE Hours = 1 Nonsubstantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/from-paralegal-to-legal-leadership-building-a-career-in-legal-administration-and-operations/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T143000
DTSTAMP:20260921T185604Z
CREATED:20260921T185604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T185604Z
UID:10000730-1791547200-1791556200@nala.org
SUMMARY:VAPA'S 15th Biennial Statewide Conference (2026)/Jurisprudence and Why Judges Rule the Way They Do
DESCRIPTION:Tidewater Paralegal Association\nSession One: \nI. The Virgina Family Law Coalition: Who is advocating for issues impacting family law practice?\na. What is the coalition?\nb. How does it work?\nc. How can you participate? \nII. 2026 Legislative Update: What changed?\na. Overview of legislation impacting family law practice\nb. Practical tips and practice implications \nIII. Legislative History:\na. Where to find it?\nb. How do I read it? \nIV. Looking Ahead: What can we expect in the future?\na. Predicted new legislation\nb. Questions \nSession Agenda: Session-7-Virginia-Family-Law-Legislative-Updates.zip \nLearning Objectives: \nLearning about Virginia Family Law Legislation and how it effects cases\nWhat is the Virgina Family Law Coalition and how does it work\nOverview of recent legislative changes and how is predicted to take place in the future. \nSession Two: \nThis session will focus on how courts sometimes use ethics in their rulings more than following the rule of law.\nWe will discuss how courts have become a critical part of the public policymaking process and whether they should be exercising discretion to make decisions which have far-reaching consequences in terms of the distribution of benefits and burdens within society.\nFurthermore\, this session will discuss Supreme Court Justices’ jurisprudence and what guides them in ruling the way they do. We will review some landmark Supreme Court cases and how Supreme Court Justices can be guided by ethics more than the law. \nSession Agenda: VAPA-Jurisprudence-October-2026-Part-1.zip \nLearning Objectives: \nLearn about how rulings are made by the court and the ethical concerns\nLearn how the courts have become part of the policymaking process and whether they should be exercising discretion to make decisions\nLearn about Supreme Court Justices’ jurisprudence and what guides them in ruling the way they do \nCLE Hours = 3 (2-Legal Ethics\, 1-Substantive)
URL:https://nala.org/event/vapas-15th-biennial-statewide-conference-2026-jurisprudence-and-why-judges-rule-the-way-they-do/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260925T160613Z
CREATED:20260925T160613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T160613Z
UID:10000732-1791547200-1791550800@nala.org
SUMMARY:Virginia Workers Compensation Claims and Procedures: Injury to Settlement
DESCRIPTION:Commonwealth of Virginia Paralegal Association\nThe presentation will give participants insights to how the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Workers Compensation system works and its rules and procedures. \nSession Agenda: 10.9.26-CVPA-CLE-Agenda.docx \nLearning Objectives: \nObjective 1: Basic command and understanding of the VA Workers Compensation Commission Processes and Procedures.\nObjective 2: Best practice management/organization tips for paralegals for navigating the Commission processes and procedures.\nObjective 3: Understanding of institutional pressures on Claimants and Employer/Insurance in Workers Compensation claims \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/virginia-workers-compensation-claims-and-procedures-injury-to-settlement/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T123000
DTSTAMP:20260925T161840Z
CREATED:20260925T161840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T161840Z
UID:10000734-1791545400-1791549000@nala.org
SUMMARY:The State of Legal Hiring in Oklahoma: What Firms Want\, How to Stand Out\, and Where Legal Careers Are Going
DESCRIPTION:Central Oklahoma Association of Legal Assistants (“COALA”)\nSession Agenda: Oct.-2026-Speaker-Kyndal-Dugger-Recruiter.pdf \nLearning Objectives:\n1. What Oklahoma law firms are looking for\n• Hiring trends\, hard-to-fill legal roles\, and the skills/qualities firms value most.\n• Key themes: experience\, reliability\, communication\, organization\, technology\, and professionalism.\n2. How legal professionals can stand out\n• Practical advice on resumes\, LinkedIn profiles\, interviewing\, and presenting their experience effectively.\n• Show them the difference between simply listing duties and demonstrating actual value and accomplishments.\n3. Where legal professionals can go from here\n• Career growth opportunities and what skills can help them move from roles like legal receptionist → legal assistant → paralegal → senior/management positions.\n• Give them a clearer picture of how to position themselves for their next career move. \nCLE Hours = 1-Nonsubstantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/the-state-of-legal-hiring-in-oklahoma-what-firms-want-how-to-stand-out-and-where-legal-careers-are-going/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260904T191412Z
CREATED:20260904T191412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T191412Z
UID:10000707-1791460800-1791464400@nala.org
SUMMARY:Professionalism & Civility in Law
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Association of Paralegals\, Inc.\nErik Heninger\, Founding Partner of Heninger Garrison Davis\, LLC will speak to us on Professionalism & Civility in Law. \nSession Agenda: 10-08-26-Virtual-CLE.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Identify the essential principles of professionalism and civility in the legal workplace and explain how respectful conduct impacts attorneys\, paralegals\, clients\, opposing counsel\, courts\, and the legal profession as a whole.\n2. Apply effective communication and conflict-management strategies when dealing with challenging clients\, opposing counsel\, attorneys\, coworkers\, and other participants in the legal process while maintaining professionalism and composure.\n3. Recognize how paralegals can contribute to a culture of professionalism\, ethical advocacy\, and mutual respect within their legal teams and use practical techniques to strengthen professional relationships and uphold the integrity of the legal profession. \nCLE Hours = 1 Nonsubstantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/professionalism-civility-in-law/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T150000
DTSTAMP:20260921T182512Z
CREATED:20260921T182452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T182512Z
UID:10000729-1791381600-1791385200@nala.org
SUMMARY:VAPA'S 15th Biennial Statewide Conference (2026)/Career Advice for all paralegals starting with how to get your foot in the door/Paralegal Licensing: Paralegals Practicing Law Within the Law
DESCRIPTION:Tidewater Paralegal Association\nSession One: \nThere have been vast changes in the cybersecurity realm over the past year\, including the dominance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its effect on cybersecurity\, both the good and bad\, and the persistence of phishing attacks. With each passing day\, month\, and year\, cybersecurity challenges continue to grow for lawyers.\nMicrosoft has released its rundown on the year in review\, offering simplified advice and\ncybersecurity steps to help protect your data and systems. Lawyers love it when complex technical jargon is broken down into easy-to-understand concepts with steps to implement\, especially when the information is free. \nSession Agenda: VAPA-Materials-Maschke-Dorsey.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \nGaining advise on how to navigate Cybersecurity\nLearning about the dominance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its effect on cybersecurity\nLearning tips and tricks for keeping your data and systems secure \nSession Two: \n1. Hiring trends for paralegals.\n2. How to market yourself inside the firm.\n3. Advice for entry-level paralegals and what to expect.\n4. Advice for senior paralegals and today’s challenges.\n5. Building your personal brand.\n6. Aligning your brand with the organizational goals.\n7. Looking inside the law firm.\n8. Career Growth and your future. \nSession Agenda: Outline.docx \nLearning Objectives: \nLearning how to navigate the legal profession.\nHow to market yourself for success.\nAdvice for entry-level paralegals and what to expect.\nAdvice for senior paralegals and today’s challenges. \nSession Three: \nAs states around the nation explore paralegal licensing to address the access to justice crisis\, state courts and bars are working out ways to ensure paralegals can practice law safely within the rules.\nThis presentation will survey state positions on paralegal licensing\, describe the various models\, and address how paralegals are practicing law within the law. \nSession Agenda: VAPA-Licensed-Paralegals-26-1008-1.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \nExplore paralegal licensing and how courts and state bars are working to address this matter.\nLearn why it is important and the significance of paralegals being licensed to practice.\nLearn how paralegals will handle caseloads once licensed. \nCLE Hours = 3 (2-Nonsubstantive\, 1-Substantive)
URL:https://nala.org/event/vapas-15th-biennial-statewide-conference-2026-career-advice-for-all-paralegals-starting-with-how-to-get-your-foot-in-the-door/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260917T212118Z
CREATED:20260917T212118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T212118Z
UID:10000725-1791288000-1791291600@nala.org
SUMMARY:The Estate Administration Playbook
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: Death triggers legal\, financial\, and administrative responsibilities. This session examines the first 90 days of estate and trust administration from an institutional fiduciary’s perspective. Participants will explore how to identify priority documents and assets\, distinguish between the roles of personal representative and trustee\, coordinate required notices\, recognize titling and beneficiary-designation problems\, and anticipate issues involving real property\, liquidity\, creditors\, taxes\, and family communication. Attendees will gain a practical framework for moving an administration from intake through an organized\, defensible process.\n\nCourse Year: 2026
URL:https://nala.org/event/the-estate-administration-playbook/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:NALA Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165421Z
CREATED:20260818T165421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T165421Z
UID:10000688-1791280800-1791306000@nala.org
SUMMARY:Divorce Financials for Paralegals: Discovery\, Support Calculations\, and Asset Division
DESCRIPTION:Financial details can shape nearly every aspect of a client’s future after divorce – from support obligations and property division to long-term financial security. Do you have the investigative skills and financial understanding needed to support better client outcomes?\nThis program will show you how to gather and organize financial records\, track down missing information\, and identify red flags before they become costly problems. Learn how to review tax returns\, bank statements\, and business records; assist with income and support calculations; and navigate complex assets such as businesses\, retirement accounts\, and cryptocurrency. You’ll also see how to translate financial information into settlement terms designed to protect clients’ financial interests.\nWalk away with practical workflows and tools to stay organized\, catch issues early\, and add real value – register today! \nIdentify missing financial information quickly – and know how to get it.\nDetect hidden income and suspicious financial activity early.\nSupport accurate income analysis and support calculations.\nUse AI tools to analyze financial records faster and flag inconsistencies.\nWork with complex records\, including business records\, retirement accounts\, and cryptocurrency.\nHelp build settlement terms that require little to no revision by your attorney. \n  \nCLE Hours = 6 Non-substantive 
URL:https://nala.org/event/divorce-financials-for-paralegals-discovery-support-calculations-and-asset-division/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260921T181816Z
CREATED:20260921T181816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T181816Z
UID:10000728-1791201600-1791205200@nala.org
SUMMARY:VAPA'S 15th Biennial Statewide Conference (2026)/A Team Effort: The Role of Paralegals in High Profile Cases /Immigration Law in 2026: How to Identify Risks and Opportunities in Your Cases
DESCRIPTION:Tidewater Paralegal Association\nSession One: \nUNDERSTANDING CANNABIS LAW IN THE COMMONWEALTH\n• Cannabis – overarching introduction.\n• Hemp vs Marijuana (legal vs illegal).\n• Hemp Virginia History- early colonial era- required to grow- mandatory cultivation. Ropes and sails. Legal tender. George Washington and Jefferson.\n– Industrial Hemp grower\, processor\, dealer licenses available through VDACS.\n– Medical Marijuana – 5 licenses\, HSA1 license status.\n– Recreational/adult use market – NOT legal – yet.\n– (Seeds: cannot sell – falls under current marijuana definition.) BUT NO THC levels. DEA seed letter over source rule.\n– Legalized market – potential $300 million in tax revenue.\n– Virginia is currently the 4th largest illicit market in the country. \nSession Agenda: Cannabis-in-the-Commonwealth-Outline.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \nUNDERSTANDING CANNABIS LAW IN THE COMMONWEALTH\nVirginia Law Overview\nFederal Law: Differences between federal and state law\nLEGAL ASPECTS OF CANNABIS BUSINESS\nBusiness opportunities in the Commonwealth (prior to newest legislation for adult-use market) \nSession Two: \nThe Rise of a high-profile case\nPre-Trial issues\nTrial considerations (both inside and outside the courtroom)\nMedia considerations\nAdvice from the front lines \nSession Agenda: Woods-Rogers-Rottenborn-Presentation-10.6.pptx \nLearning Objectives: \nWhat to expect and how to handle a high-profile case\nWhat to expect and how to handle the pre-trial stage of a high-profile case\nWhat to expect and how to handle the trial\, both inside and outside the courtroom\nHow to handle the media for high-profile case \nSession Three: \nWhy Immigration Issues Matter in Every Practice Area\nKey Questions to Ask During Intake\nScreen for Risk of Immigration Enforcement\nImmigration Consequences by Practice Area\nPotential Immigration Opportunities\nRed Flags Requiring Immediate Referral\nBest Practices for Paralegals \nSession Agenda: Immigration-Law-in-2026_-Presentation-Outline-Miriam-Fisher.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \nLearning about Immigration Issues that Matter in Every Practice Area\nWhat are key questions to Ask During Intake and learn why they are important.\nHow to screen for Risk of Immigration Enforcement and importance of information gathered\nImmigration Consequences by Practice Area\nPotential Immigration Opportunities\nRed Flags Requiring Immediate Referral\nBest Practices for Paralegals \nCLE Hours = 3 (1-Nonsubstantive\, 2-Substantive) \n 
URL:https://nala.org/event/vapas-15th-biennial-statewide-conference-2026-a-team-effort-the-role-of-paralegals-in-high-profile-cases-immigration-law-in-2026-how-to-identify-risks-and-opportunities-in-your-cases/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T203703Z
CREATED:20260527T203703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T203703Z
UID:10000625-1790762400-1790787600@nala.org
SUMMARY:AI-Powered Case Management for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:It’s 4:45 on a Friday. An attorney drops a new matter on your desk\, opposing counsel just emailed\, and the client is asking for a status update – again. You’ve got twelve browser tabs open\, two software platforms that don’t talk to each other\, and a to-do list that keeps getting longer. Sound familiar? \nThis full-day workshop is built for paralegals who are ready to stop drowning in tasks and start running their caseload with confidence. This full-day workshop shows you how to put AI to work across the entire case lifecycle: from intake and docketing through research\, drafting\, billing\, and client communication. You’ll also cover the ethical guardrails you need to use AI responsibly\, including UPL risks\, confidentiality\, and what emerging rules to watch for next. Learn how to get more out of the tools you already have – and how to layer AI on top of them without disrupting the workflows your team depends on. Register today! \nUse AI with confidence – not anxiety.\nWalk away knowing exactly where AI helps\, where it creates risk\, and how to protect yourself\, clients\, and your firm every time you use it.\nGet more out of the tools you already have.\nStop leaving time on the table. You’ll uncover features and integrations already sitting in your CMS that can cut hours of manual work from your week.\nOpen matters faster and close them neater.\nFrom AI-assisted intake to automated docketing\, you’ll build a matter-setup workflow that’s thorough\, consistent\, and hard to mess up – even on the busiest days.\nDo in 20 minutes what used to take two hours.\nResearch\, summarize\, and draft with AI assistance – then learn the quality-control habits that keep your name on work you’re proud to hand to an attorney.\nBill accurately\, get paid faster\, and keep clients in the loop.\nAI-assisted time entries\, cleaner invoices\, and client updates that take minutes to write – so the administrative tail stops wagging the dog.\nBecome the paralegal who makes everyone else’s job easier.\nWhen you run a tighter\, faster\, more reliable caseload\, attorneys notice. This course gives you the fluency to lead your team’s AI adoption – not just keep up with it. \n  \nCLE Hours = 6 (1 Legal ethics\, 1.5 Non-substantive\, 3.5 Technology)
URL:https://nala.org/event/ai-powered-case-management-for-paralegals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260929T171500
DTSTAMP:20260527T200805Z
CREATED:20260527T200805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T200805Z
UID:10000622-1790690400-1790702100@nala.org
SUMMARY:Personal Injury Starter Pack for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:Looking to dive into the world of personal injury law? Kickstart your journey here! This course provides essential knowledge and sample forms to help you establish your role and avoid common rookie mistakes. Get the foundational knowledge and tools you need to survive and thrive as a personal injury paralegal – register today! \nReview best practices for communicating with clients\, witnesses\, medical providers\, and insurance professionals.\nUse checklists to ensure you round up all the documentation necessary to support the client’s claim.\nLearn from sample documents and get tips for drafting pleadings and motions in personal injury litigation.\nUnderstand what’s expected of you during trial preparation and find little ways you can impress your attorney. \n  \nCLE Hours = 3 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/personal-injury-starter-pack-for-paralegals-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260903T212152Z
CREATED:20260903T212152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T212152Z
UID:10000706-1790683200-1790686800@nala.org
SUMMARY:When the Plaintiff’s Digital Story Breaks: Exposing Gaps in Modern ESI\, Part I
DESCRIPTION:Oklahoma Paralegal Association\nModern discovery misconduct rarely announces itself as a single missing file. It appears as an incomplete Slack export\, an unexplained retention setting\, a selective custodian list\, a date-range gap\, or a production stripped of the context needed to test the plaintiff’s allegations.\nUsing Breaking Code Silence v. McNamara as a case study\, this program follows the defense team’s effort to compare the plaintiff’s accusations with the digital record. The electronically stored information (ESI) process exposed gaps in preservation\, collection\, platform coverage\, and production that became intertwined with the merits.\nPart I gives paralegals a disciplined method for tracing collaboration-platform evidence from source identification through preservation\, collection\, validation\, review\, and production—without treating a plaintiff’s completeness assurance as the end of the inquiry. \nSession Agenda: September-2026-Lunch-and-Learn-Flyer.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \n• It gives paralegals a practical method for testing the digital record behind a plaintiff’s allegations.\n• It connects everyday litigation-support work to defensible preservation\, collection\, validation\, review\, and\nproduction decisions.\n• Paralegals learn to create an audit trail that allows supervising counsel to demand a cure\, seek targeted discovery\, or prepare for escalation. \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/when-the-plaintiffs-digital-story-breaks-exposing-gaps-in-modern-esi-part-i/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
ORGANIZER;CN="Oklahoma Paralegal Association":MAILTO:gcwebb30@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260925T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260925T163000
DTSTAMP:20260914T164507Z
CREATED:20260914T164507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T164507Z
UID:10000719-1790328600-1790353800@nala.org
SUMMARY:Sierra Nevada Association of Paralegals Annual Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Sierra Nevada Association of Paralegals (SNAP)\nThe annual seminar will be held in Reno\, NV and virtually. \nThe seminar theme is “Judicial Cross-Pollination: A Practical Bouquet\,” and the day will feature sessions on emerging legal career pathways for non-JD professionals\, forensic weather expertise\, AI in eDiscovery\, Nevada evictions\, digital security\, and open meetings and public records ethics. Presenters include legal professionals and subject matter experts such as Kelli Radnothy\, Kristine Custodio Suero\, Kim Fisher\, John Pilznienski\, Taylor Ball\, Rick Hsu\, Esq.\, a speaker from Reno Computer Services\, and Zelalem “Zee” Bogale\, Esq. \nSession Agenda: SNAP_Annual_Seminar_Flyer_2026_FINAL.pdf \n1. AI in eDiscovery\n2. Nevada evictions\n3. Open meetings and public records ethics \nCLE Hours = 6 (1-Legal Ethics\, 2-Nonsubstantive\, 1-Substantive\, 2-Technology)
URL:https://nala.org/event/sierra-nevada-association-of-paralegals-annual-seminar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260914T174432Z
CREATED:20260914T174432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T174432Z
UID:10000722-1790325000-1790355600@nala.org
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Paralegal Association\, Inc.\nRegulatory Convergence: When Procurement Meets Federal Technology Restrictions – A UAS Case Study in Federal Funding\, Supply-Chain Compliance\, and Government Contracting. \nSession Agenda: MPA-UAS-Presentation-Ben-Jones.docx \n• Identify the source and hierarchy of state\, federal\, funding\, regulatory\, and contractual requirements affecting public technology procurement.\n• Recognize how administrative designations and judicial review can change supplier status after procurement.\n• Evaluate and draft contract provisions addressing disclosure\, continuing compliance\, substitution\, audit\, cure\, replacement\, termination\, and flow-down obligations. \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/366447/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260914T174003Z
CREATED:20260914T174003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T174003Z
UID:10000721-1790325000-1790355600@nala.org
SUMMARY:MPA 2026 Fall Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Paralegal Association\, Inc.\nThe Mississippi GAP Act: Practical Guidance and Ethical Responsibilities for Paralegals in Guardianship and Conservatorship Matters. \nSession Agenda: Session-Information-The-Mississippi-GAP-Act.docx \n1. Identify and apply the key provisions of Mississippi’s GAP Act\, including guardianship and conservatorship procedures\, due process requirements\, court reporting obligations\, and ongoing compliance responsibilities. \n2. Recognize the distinct roles of guardians and conservators and develop practical strategies for managing the pleadings\, reports\, inventories\, accountings\, and other documentation required throughout a case. \n3. Evaluate ethical issues encountered in guardianship and conservatorship practice\, including confidentiality\, fiduciary accountability\, protection of vulnerable persons\, avoidance of unauthorized practice of law\, and the paralegal’s role in promoting transparency and compliance with court-imposed duties. \nCLE Hours = 1 Legal Ethics
URL:https://nala.org/event/mpa-2026-fall-seminar-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260910T153606Z
CREATED:20260909T200039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T153606Z
UID:10000710-1790325000-1790355600@nala.org
SUMMARY:MPA 2026 Fall Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Paralegal Association\, Inc.\nSession Agenda: Session-Information-Renfroe-and-Tackitt.docx \nSession 1: \nChaos in the Courtroom: The Sovereign Citizens Movement \nThe Sovereign Citizen movement continues to present unique challenges for courts\, attorneys\, judges\, clerks\, and paralegals. Members of this movement often reject the legitimacy of government authority and utilize unconventional legal theories\, frivolous filings\, fraudulent documents\, and other tactics that can disrupt legal proceedings and burden court systems. This program provides an overview of the origins and core beliefs of the Sovereign Citizen movement\, examines the techniques commonly used by Sovereigns in litigation\, and offers practical strategies for recognizing\, responding to\, and managing Sovereign-related cases in a professional and effective manner. Attendees will gain valuable insight into identifying warning signs\, navigating courtroom disruptions\, and supporting attorneys and courts when confronted with Sovereign Citizen tactics. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Explore the origins and beliefs of Sovereign Citizens\n2. Identify Sovereign tactics in the legal system\n3. Learn methods to combat Sovereigns in the courtroom \nSession 2: \nEstate planning paralegals serve a vital role in helping attorneys develop\, document\, and implement effective estate plans. This program examines the substantive knowledge and practical skills required at each stage of the estate planning process\, from gathering and analyzing client information during intake\, to preparing estate planning documents\, to ensuring proper execution and implementation of the completed plan. \nParticipants will explore how paralegals identify relevant family\, financial\, and asset information; assist in the preparation of wills\, trusts\, powers of attorney\, and advance directives; and help ensure compliance with legal execution requirements. The session will also address common issues that arise during the planning process\, including beneficiary designations\, fiduciary appointments\, asset ownership concerns\, and post-execution steps necessary to carry out the client’s estate planning objectives. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how knowledgeable paralegals contribute to legally effective estate plans while improving client service and practice efficiency \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Identify and evaluate the client\, family\, and asset information necessary to support the development of an effective estate plan.\n2. Understand the paralegal’s role in preparing\, reviewing\, and coordinating estate planning documents to ensure accuracy\, consistency\, and compliance with applicable legal requirements.\n3. Apply best practices for document execution\, asset coordination\, and post-signing implementation to help ensure that estate plans achieve the client’s intended goals. \nCLE Hours = 2.5 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/mpa-2026-fall-seminar-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260903T191207Z
CREATED:20260903T191207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T191207Z
UID:10000704-1790325000-1790355600@nala.org
SUMMARY:MPA 2026 Fall Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Paralegal Association\nSession Agenda: MPA-Fall-Seminar-topics-Coleman-Tipton.pdf \nSession 1: Mississippi Workers’ Compensation: From Claim to Commission \nSession 1 Learning Objectives: \n1. Overview of Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Law and Statutory Framework\n2. Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission: Jurisdiction and Procedures\n3. Practical Issues in Workers’ Compensation Claims and Litigation\n4. Recent Developments\, Questions\, and Takeaways \nSession 2: This presentation will provide an overview of Mississippi county court clerk offices and the practical considerations involved in researching land records and court files in different Mississippi counties. The seminar emphasizes that where you are determines the questions you must ask\, the records you must examine\, and the approach you must take to those records \nSession 2 Learning Objectives: \n1. Where Am I? — Understanding the Records and the Office\nIdentify the types of land records and court files maintained by Mississippi county clerk offices and understand how recordkeeping practices\, office organization\, and historical circumstances may differ from county to county \n2. What Do I Need to Know? — Asking the Right Questions\nDevelop a systematic approach to determining what questions must be answered before beginning research\, including identifying the appropriate county\, office\, record series\, time period\, indexing system\, and related sources necessary to locate and evaluate relevant records. \n3. How Do I Find It? — Adapting the Research Approach\nApply practical research techniques to Mississippi land and court records\, recognizing that the location and historical context of the records may determine which volumes\, indexes\, filings\, instruments\, court papers\, or supplemental records should be examined and how those records should be interpreted. \nCLE Hours = 2 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/mpa-2026-fall-seminar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T203909Z
CREATED:20260527T203909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T203909Z
UID:10000626-1790244000-1790269200@nala.org
SUMMARY:Improving Probate With AI: A Paralegal's Guide
DESCRIPTION:Are you missing out on AI-built efficiencies? This course explores practical artificial intelligence tools and workflows that streamline probate administration\, from initial estate intake through final distribution – with an eye toward safe adoption and “human-in-the-loop” verification. The afternoon ethics session addresses the professional responsibility obligations that arise when AI is used in legal practice. Save time and effort without risking quality or making costly mistakes. Register today! \nDraft probate notices and case updates faster with AI doing the heavy lifting.\nStop rebuilding deadline calendars from scratch for every single case.\nWalk out knowing how to use AI – and use it safely.\nStreamline busywork to free yourself up for more of the work that actually moves an estate forward. \n  \nCLE Hours = 6 (1 Legal Ethics\, 5 Technology)
URL:https://nala.org/event/improving-probate-with-ai-a-paralegals-guide/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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