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Legal Research and Writing (Free to Members!)

This webinar will provide a concise overview of legal writing’s unique style and structure. In addition, this presentation will review traditional, text based legal research methods and will describe how Westlaw consolidates and augments these resources.

1 CLE

NALS@Noon – Uniformed Justice:  An Overview of the Military Justice System

This program will cover an overview of the military justice legal system, the different types of discharges and benefits that may accrue upon separation from the military (punitive and administrative), and some key tips for civilian trial practitioners who routinely assist military personnel.

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This presentation addresses the strategic use of online materials in all aspects of litigation, including, but not limited to, initial case evaluation, retrieving background information on judges and opposing counsel, conducting discovery on experts, and preparing for trial. The information presented is applicable in commercial litigation, medical malpractice, products liability, pharmaceutical, general tort and other types of litigation.

1 CLE

A general overview to assist paralegals and assistants in preparing for trial from the time the case is filed.

1 CLE

The Series LLC is, perhaps, the latest “hot” thing in entity formation and business planning. The concept is simple, a single LLC may be formed in a state, but separate series or “cells” may be internally created within the LLC.  Learn what’s needed to create a Series LLC and the advantages for your clients.

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Parties involved in family law disputes never play well together!  There are no “ours”, it’s mine and yours!  Mediation assists parties in causation, connection and conflict resolution. From the precarious center, we search for ways to help others:

• Bridge deep and bitter divides
• Craft fair, long-lasting solutions
• Obtain equitable benefits, dignity, and justice.

We also recognize that people usually know best how to solve their problems. Rather than providing answers we pose the big questions, design a roadmap, and help you discover “your” best ideas.

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While consumer information collection has existed for decades, there exists an arms race for statisticians to analyze consumer data and monetize habits.  This race has spawned entire industries of data collection that have caused consumer advocates to question whether the term “privacy policy” is oxymoronic.  Into this fray steps litigation, often in the form of consumer class action lawsuits. One of the most high-profile targets is Facebook, with its $3.8 billion in 2011 revenue and recent IPO that created paper millionaires overnight.

Robin will be discussing her strategy for meeting new people with common interests through networking. Robin will also be providing other networking tips and tricks to maximize the benefits of networking.

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Family Law

Communicating effectively through strong interpersonal communication is the most critical skill a leader can possess when working with others and it continues to be of great importance to meet the demands of client retention and in the building of trust and confidence in an individual’s and organization’s leadership.

Many leaders miss the mark when it comes to connecting with their followers due to a lack of interest in others ideas and opinions, out dated management styles, and the inability to work with others. The ability to listen, read body language, ask questions, provide feedback and generate effective two-way communication builds trust & can also prevent performance problems/challenges down the road. Great leaders consistently strive to strengthen their interpersonal communication competencies by building and maintaining open, supportive, and collaborative relationships with others in the organization.

1 CLE

An informative session on the pretrial process for litigators and the best tools to aid attorney’s in their preparation for trial.

1 CLE

This webinar will discuss the paralegal’s role in estate planning as a tool for future planning.  There are several different elements that are involved in estate planning.   Focus will center on the paralegal’s/assistant’s role in the process of estate planning and the many different avenues it can take.

1 CLE

The session will discuss five easy ways to use MS Word’s tools to build a basic but powerful forms library; explore ways to use a new (and free!) software add-in for Word to make the process even easier; and, demonstrate how an easy-to-learn and powerful tool can make all your forms so intelligent they will practically complete themselves.

Bob Christensen, Director of Customer Service

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A clear understanding of Revised Article 9 (RA9) is critical for successfully navigating the nuances of the Uniform Commercial Code. Article 9 is being revised again!  An important change is the definition of DEBTOR name.  Failure to get it right could risk your perfection. Also coming are new forms.  This class will focus on the new amendments, including the effect on your filing and searching.

Next Generation Leadership (free to members!)

Have you ever heard the phrase “generation gap?” It was a term used back in the 1960’s referring to differences between people of younger generations and their elders. Nowadays, there is more than one “gap.” Whether you are a member of the Baby Boomer generation, Generation X, or a Millennial, you can learn what these terms mean, what has influenced each group, and ways to reach across the “gap” to develop better relationships. Join us for this fun and educational webinar presented by the NALS Next Generation Leadership Committee.

Corporations, boards of directors, and businesses regularly plan for succession – it’s simply part of planning for the future.  But, did you know that leaders also should plan for the future.  What happens if you are unable to fulfill your leadership duties?  How should your chapter or state move forward on programs that overlap the fiscal year?  How do you plan for future success – what are the basics; what are the lofty goals?

Join the Next Generation Leadership Committee as NALS Marketing Director Brynne Williamson, PP, PLS-SC, and NALS Past President Patti Infanti, PP, PLS, discuss this very important topic of transitioning in our chapters and states as well as other leadership aspects of succession planning.

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For better or worse, technology has impacted all of our lives. When a newsworthy event happens, it is broadcasted instantly thru many different technological outlets: the Internet, television, social media and blogs. Human memory research shows that after only 72 hours, typical jurors will only retain 10% of verbally presented information, while that number jumps to 65% when information is presented both verbally and visually. Therefore, trial attorneys who use and incorporate the use of technology in their courtroom presentation will have a significant advantage. This one hour CLE will provide simple techniques to incorporating the use of multi-media in your next courtroom experience and how to capture and engage your jury.

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This seminar will provide quick and easy tips to assist legal staff in the law office. Tips will include time-saving instructions, new products, and software. This will be a fun-filled hour with lots of helpful information.

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After you have received a judgment in favor of your client, what is the next step? You will want to enforce and collect that judgment. In this webinar, you will learn how to: search for assets, obtain a lien against assets after they are located; deal with bankruptcy filings; use garnishment procedures; and many other issues that you may run into while collecting and enforcing judgment.

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Please join Estate Planning attorney Sally Simpson to learn about and discuss the basics and some intricacies of these important documents, including:

• Why – should anyone want or need to have these in place (now more than ever!)?
• What – kind(s) are available and which are best in any given situation?
• When – should the powers and directives be effective?  Do they expire?
• How – do they work with other estate planning documents?  If I really need them, how do I put powers of attorney and directives in place so that they are legally effective?
• Who – should I put in charge of my life when I am helpless?  Is he or she an “Agent” or a “Power” – or is there a difference?
• Where – should I or can I obtain these?  Where should I keep the actual documents?  Are they effective outside my home state?

Learn how getting members involved in the local community positively impact the community while simultaneously builds  chapter member’s unity, communication, resources, and enhances leadership skills.

1 CLE

In this webinar, we will discuss serving as a notary public, ethical guidelines that should be followed, and some examples of ethical situations and dilemmas that may arise in fulfilling duties as a notary.

1 CLE

So are you?  Are you sleeping with your smartphone?  Do you keep it under your pillow or next to your bed?  Are you a working parent, trying to juggle work and family life issues, not to mention the daily chores of keeping the family and you running smoothly?

If the answer is, YES!, join NALS Past President Patti Infanti in a discussion centered on balancing out and reclaiming your life AND the demands of your smartphone.

1 CLE

This session will be an overview of the probate process from initial contact with the client, to the gathering of asset information and the preparation of an inventory and allocation of assets, through the closing of the estate.

1 CLE

In “The ABC’s of Trial Notebooks” you can expect to learn the main categories of a trial notebook, including what you should and should not focus on, as well as specific tools to use to organize and detail your trial notebook. You will learn:

• When to begin preparing a trial notebook;
• How to easily locate specific information as needed;
• How to prepare for changes as the case becomes more complex?
• And more!

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I-9 Dos and Don’ts in the Workplace

Form I-9 has been a part of the American workforce since November 6, 1986, when the Immigration Reform and Control Act (the “Act”) was enacted. Pursuant to the Act, employers are required to verify the employment eligibility of their employees; a verification that takes place through the use of the Form I-9. Failure to properly verify the employment eligibility of employees can lead to significant civil and criminal sanctions. Fines can range anywhere from approximately $300 to the tens of thousands of dollars.

Being a leader implies that you always know what to do in any given situation.  Your members look to you to set the direction of your chapter or state’s future.  One way to earn members’ respect is to hold effective meetings that are productive and stimulating.  Join NALS Past President Patti Infanti, of the Next Generation Leadership Committee to learn the secrets of dealing with heated discussions, off topic chatter, preparing agendas with power and punch, and much more.  You, too, can lead effective meetings!

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Ethics does not change, its practical