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February 28-March 2, 2013 | Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Hotel Information

DoubleTree Warren Place
6110 South Yale Avenue • Tulsa, OK 74136 • 918-495-1000
Click here to reserve online.

Hotel reservations must be made through the DoubleTree Warren Place.  When you contact them, identify yourself as a NALS conference attendee so you will receive the group rate. There will be one LOW RATE of $99 for Single, Double, and Triple Rooms!  $10.00 additional person fee will be applied.

Please make your room reservations as soon as possible.

Deadline for making room reservations at the NALS group rate is February 13, 2013.  If reservations are made after this date, the room rate cannot be guaranteed.

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Schedule

The NALS 2013 Professional Development & Education Conference will offer attendees more continuing legal education (CLE) and leadership training than ever before! NALS will incorporate specialty education that directly impacts your career through two education tracks focusing on Litigation/Civil Law, Corporate law, and Estate Planning/Family Law. 11 hours of CLE will be available total, with 9 hours being specialty specific. In addition, there will be numerous professional development and leadership training sessions designed to assist you during your leadership endeavors. The full schedule of events is below:

Wednesday, February 27

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Certification Cram Course (Ticketed Event)

Thursday, February 28

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Certification Testing

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Registration

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
All Committee Orientation

3:00 p.m. –6:00 p.m.
Committee Meetings

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Top Dollar Reception

8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Young Legal Professionals (YLP) Meet & Greet

Friday, March 1

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Registration

7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Coffee Break

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Welcome & Opening Keynote – Accelerating to World-Class Leadership: How Leaders Navigate Fear and Risk
By Erick Burton, CSP, Burton Leadership Center
Click here to read the full session description.
Sponsored by NALS Foundation

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Exhibit Hall Open

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Executive Coaching Session With Erick Burton (Ticketed Event)
For the discounted rate of $99, take Erick Burton’s Leadership Assessment (a $199 value) and receive an executive coaching session to discuss the results. This special validated assessment can generate over 2,100 unique reports. Each participant receives an 18-page report with detailed insight into how a “leader” handles pace, procedure, people, and problems.

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Team Building & Collaboration (iLEAD: Leadership Development)
By Linda Jenkins, Jenkins Consulting Group
This session will use concepts from Group Genius: The Creative Power of Collaboration by Keith Sawyer to present effective approaches for developing and nurturing collaborative teams. During the session, participants will be highly engaged with opportunities to practice their ability to work collaboratively as members of effective teams. Participants will leave the session with tools they can use immediately to improve the effectiveness of their workplace teams. The tools will include why and how to use an inclusive approach to determining the ground rules for effective teams.

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hot-Button Issues in the Workplace (Litigation/Civil Law)
By Linda K. Greaves, Esq. and Amy E. Sellars, Esq.
Balancing productivity, harmony, and civility—the bottom line can be a very daunting task for employers. Profits can easily become the least of an employer’s worries when the focus turns to drug testing employees, violence in the workplace, bullying and a hostile workplace, social media, and other workplace conundrums. This presentation offers both legal and common sense approaches to some of the “hot-button issues” cropping up in the workplace.

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wind Farm Developments (Corporate Law)
By Michael S. Laird, Esq.
What exactly is a “wind farm,” and what are the legal issues that need to be dealt with in wind projects? We will examine the key elements that are critical to a successful commercial wind development, including those involving real estate, environmental, regulatory, title insurance, and contract law.

12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Networking Luncheon

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Leading On Purpose (iLEAD: Leadership Development Session)
By Nathan R Mitchell, MBA, Founder of Clutch Consulting LLC
By definition there is little difference between leading and managing – however, they are entirely two different things. When most professionals think of the term Manager, they think of someone who gets compensated for managing; for directing others; for responsibility; and ultimately, for results. On the flipside of the coin, a great Leader is someone who brings out the best in others; who desires to make a positive difference in the workplace; and who is willing to put their own neck on the line when results are not optimal. Being a great leader is not an easy task – it takes a lot of work, effort, commitment, loyalty, and experience. It also requires the willingness to make mistakes, and more importantly, to learn from them. A leader’s strengths, opportunities, skills, and roles all contribute to their overall ability to be effective in leading others and driving positive organizational change. In his talk, “Leading on Purpose,” Nathan will help you clarify why, when, and how you lead others, and how you can personally, strategically contribute to a more fulfilling and more satisfying work environment not only for you, but also for the people you are responsible for leading.

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Legal Ethics: Erin Brockovich (Litigation/Civil Law)
By Cathy L. Underwood, Esq.
Erin Brockovich. We all want to be her, right? We all want to go above and beyond to help our clients. Brockovich tracked a case of water poisoning created by a large corporation, rallied over 600 plaintiffs, and helped them win the largest class-action suit of its type. This session looks at Brockovich’s actions through the lens of the Rules of Professional Conduct and discusses the questions: Was her conduct ethical? If not, do the ends justify the means?

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
“Who Cut The Cheese and Where Is My Half?” (Estate Planning/Family Law)
By Kara Greuel, JD, CPA/CFF/CGMA, CFE
An overview of basic forms and processes involved in estate planning and administration with a focus on the schemes that are employed while using them to commit fraud.

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open

3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Regional Meetings

4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
NALS Foundation Sweepstakes Closing

4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Installation & President’s Reception

Saturday, March 2

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Registration

7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Coffee Break

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
From Typewriters to iPads: How Generational Diversity is Transforming the Workplace (iLEAD: Leadership Development)
By Bill Fournet
Do you ever feel misunderstood by other generations? At times, have you also felt that you didn’t understand the people you interact with, whether they were co-workers or family members? You are not alone! Now more than ever, generational gaps are very distinct, and how we get along with one another and work together can be either hindered or helped by these generational understandings. The current workforce ranges from Baby Boomers to Gen Y, and the distinctions between generations – their cultures, their expectations, their styles and their “toys” – have never been so sharp and diverse.

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Joint Officer Training – Breakfast of Champions
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Not only does it give you energy to start the day, but it also gives you strength and endurance, which leads to improved performance. This joint session for those in the President and Membership Chair tracks will provide you with the jolt of nourishment that you need to prepare for your busy and exciting year as a NALS leader.

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Litigation Technology—Summation, Trial Director, and Beyond (Litigation/Civil Law)
By April J. Ferguson
Efficient and effective use of technology is key in a litigation and trial environment. This session will provide a brief overview of Summation, Trial Director, and other litigation support software programs which can be utilized from discovery all the way through trial.

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Mergers & Acquisitions (Corporate Law)
By Stephen B. Allen, Esq.
This session will present an overview of the M&A transactions, including (1) considerations impacting transaction structure; (2) due diligence process; (3) role of the governmental agencies (including the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice); and (4) closing a transaction.

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Exhibit Hall Open

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Fearless Leadership: Building Your Legacy (iLEAD: Leadership Development)
By Teri Aulph, Teri Aulph Consulting, LLC
Great leaders must see through a lens that reveals a vision that others are unable to see.  Learning to see beyond allows for the current planning and strategy for a better tomorrow. Learn how to refine your leadership style to make an impact today that will leave an imprint later.

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
President Training—Pre-Game Warm-Up: Notes From the Coaches’ Playbook
Join NALS President-elect Karen S. McElroy, PP, PLS, and NALS Secretary/Treasurer Brynne Williamson, PP, PLS-SC, as they share tips from their playbooks that will guide you through your year as president from start to finish. You may face struggles here and there, but you will also enjoy great success, and coaches Karen and Brynne will provide guidance and inspiration that you can refer back to throughout your season as president.

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
State/Local Membership Chair Training
Speaker Information Coming Soon!

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Early Settlement Mediation (Estate Planning/Family Law)
By LeiLani B. Armstrong, J.D.
We will discuss the importance of an early settlement program and use some fun activities to discover more about your skills as a mediator in your daily life.

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Corporate Ethics (Corporate Law)
By Charles E. Geister III, Esq.
We will test your ethics knowledge by presenting a series of scenarios of ethical issues and violations in the corporate arena as well as to put to rest the age-old question, “Which is better, Baby Ruth or Payday?”

12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Recognition Luncheon

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lean Six Sigma Problem Solving: Tools, Techniques, & Challenges (iLEAD: Leadership Development)
By Jerry Pykiet CEO / Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Blue Brook Consulting, Inc.
You will learn how to implement Office 5S, Seven Waste, Line Balance, Standardized Work and pull vs. push systems with a fun team building group exercise.

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
President Training—Leadership Workout
The President’s Track continues with a series of workouts led by some of NALS’ top trainers. You will not want to miss this energetic session during which you will be provided with a variety of leadership exercises and training that you will use throughout your year!

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
State/Local Membership Chair Training
Kathy Sieckman, PP, PLS, CLA and Audrey Saxton, PP, PLS
The times, they are a-changin’! Marketing and membership recruiting efforts involve much more than distributing flyers every month if you want your aim to hit its intended target. Learn how to use social networking tools and other avenues to market your association. We will show you how to set up a chapter Facebook page and/or Twitter account and show how to use what you might already have to more effectively draw current and potential members to your events.

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Water—New Frontiers in Natural Resource Law (Litigation/Civil Law)
By Theresa N. Hill, Esq.
Water  is critical and vital resource. Even in states where water quantities are sufficient, issues involving water quality and sales of water to other states are creating new legal challenges for municipalities, counties, states, tribal nations, federal regulators, and courts. This presentation will identify percolating water issues and the various players involved.

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
What Every Legal Assistant Should Know About Estate Planning (Estate Planning/Family Law)
By Gale Allison, Esq.
We will discuss all aspects of how to properly avoid a probate.

3:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Character-Based/Situational Leadership (iLEAD: Leadership Development)
By Teri Aulph, Teri Aulph Consulting, LLC
Instead of using just one style, successful leaders should change their leadership styles based on the maturity of the people they’re leading and the details of the task. Using this theory, leaders should be able to place more or less emphasis on the task, and more or less emphasis on the relationships with the people they’re leading, depending on what’s needed to get the job done successfully.  Learn a method to discern which leadership style is most effective in various situations based on the team you are leading.

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Social Security Disability—The Records that Win Your Case (Estate Planning/Family Law)
By Kristin Straily, Esq. and Judge Wayne Henry, Ret.
An organizational review and discussion of medical records, medical and teacher/counselor opinions, community resources, and other aspects of winning a Social Security Disability case.

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Due Diligence From Alpha To Omega (Corporate Law)
By Vaden F. Bales, Esq.
An overview of why we do due diligence, what is included in the due diligence process of a contemplated merger or acquisition of a company, and how to decide what should be included on a due diligence checklist.

5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
NALS Foundation Sweepstakes Drawings

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Networking Dinner (Ticketed Event)

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Certification Cram Session

Once again NALS will be offering a one-day cram session followed by the opportunity to sit for the exam of your choice while you are in Tulsa for the Professional Development and Education Conference! The cram session will be listed on the conference registration as a Ticketed Event for the low cost of $99!

Click here for more information.

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Recent Blog Posts of NALSPD Information

2013 NALSPD Conference Pins

NALS of Oklahoma has a new lapel pin for the March 2013 Professional Development & Education Conference.  There are a limited number of pins available, and they will be sold for $8 each on a first-come-first-served basis.

Follow #NALSPD Online!

A blog post has been created on the NALS website that will display messages from Twitter using the hashtag #NALSPD which will be used by those posting from the NALS 2013 Professional Development & Education Conference. If you are able to join us in Tulsa please post your thoughts during the conference to Twitter using the hashtag #NALSPD. If you are not able to join us, follow the blog post to see what people are saying and what you are missing! You can also leave your comments at the bottom of the page.

NALS Foundation Sweepstakes

The NALS Foundation is seeking donated items for the annual sweepstakes to be held during the 2013 Professional Development & Education Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Items may be donated by individuals, groups, local chapters, state associations, regions, etc. We will gladly accept all donations. Items such as handcrafted wares, purchased items, gift certificates, etc. are welcome. Donated items, along with Sweepstakes Donation Form, MUST be received at the NALS Resource Center no later than February 8, 2013.

Tulsa Activities/Events During NALSPD

Tulsa has many attractions and events going on the weekend of the NALS 2013 Professional Development & Education Conference.  Listed below are some of the events and websites to help plan your weekend. This listing will be updated as information becomes available.

Travel Discounts for Professional Development Conference

We know that flying to NALS conferences can get expensive.  In efforts to help our members, NALS proudly announces travel discounts with American Airlines and Delta Airlines.

Tulsa Roommate Connection

Are you attending the NALS 2013 Professional Development & Education Conference this March in Tulsa, Oklahoma? Do you need a roommate? If so, this is your forum to connect with other NALS members who are looking to share a room.

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Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities

We would like to express our appreciation for the following exhibitors & sponsors. Without their support, this conference would not be possible. Please show your support by visiting our sponsors websites and visiting with each exhibitor in the NALS Exhibit Hall on March 1 & 2.

If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor/sponsor or advertising in our conference program, click here to view available options.

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