• Two (2) exhibitor registrations, which include:
  • Access to conference educational sessions
  • Breakfasts, lunches, and breaks
  • Receptions and social events (unless specifically stated there is an additional cost for all conference attendees)
• Opportunity to provide an item for the attendee swag bags.
• Recognized on the NALS website, in the Conference app, and on pre-conference emails sent out by NALS
• Provided with a pre-conference and post-conference attendee list (in Excel format)

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Select this item if this is your company's only engagement with this event. This option is included with all other sponsor and exhibitor packages.

All Sponsorship includes: Company name, description with contact information, and logo on conference signage, conference app, conference webpage, and pre-conference marketing including email messages. All sponsors also have the opportunity to provide an item for the attendee swag bags.

All Sponsorship includes: Company name, description with contact information, and logo on conference signage, conference app, conference webpage, and pre-conference marketing including email messages. All sponsors also have the opportunity to provide an item for the attendee swag bags.

NALS will produce the badges.

All Sponsorship includes: Company name, description with contact information, and logo on conference signage, conference app, conference webpage, and pre-conference marketing including email messages. All sponsors also have the opportunity to provide an item for the attendee swag bags.

All Sponsorship includes: Company name, description with contact information, and logo on conference signage, conference app, conference webpage, and pre-conference marketing including email messages. All sponsors also have the opportunity to provide an item for the attendee swag bags.

Includes two tickets and a standard exhibit booth. (3 available; one per day)

All Sponsorship includes: Company name, description with contact information, and logo on conference signage, conference app, conference webpage, and pre-conference marketing including email messages. All sponsors also have the opportunity to provide an item for the attendee swag bags.

All Sponsorship includes: Company name, description with contact information, and logo on conference signage, conference app, conference webpage, and pre-conference marketing including email messages. All sponsors also have the opportunity to provide an item for the attendee swag bags.

All Sponsorship includes: Company name, description with contact information, and logo on conference signage, conference app, conference webpage, and pre-conference marketing including email messages. All sponsors also have the opportunity to provide an item for the attendee swag bags.

NALS will produce the lanyards.

All Sponsorship includes: Company name, description with contact information, and logo on conference signage, conference app, conference webpage, and pre-conference marketing including email messages. All sponsors also have the opportunity to provide an item for the attendee swag bags.

All Sponsorship includes: Company name, description with contact information, and logo on conference signage, conference app, conference webpage, and pre-conference marketing including email messages. All sponsors also have the opportunity to provide an item for the attendee swag bags.

NALS will produce the conference bag. Sponsor to provide item to be inserted into bag.

All Sponsorship includes: Company name, description with contact information, and logo on conference signage, conference app, conference webpage, and pre-conference marketing including email messages. All sponsors also have the opportunity to provide an item for the attendee swag bags.

All Sponsorship includes: Company name, description with contact information, and logo on conference signage, conference app, conference webpage, and pre-conference marketing including email messages. All sponsors also have the opportunity to provide an item for the attendee swag bags.

This session covers Alternative Dispute Resolution (1 hour).

This presentation is designed to cover topics found in Part 4 of the CLP and PP Exam. It may not cover all content covered on the exam. Please refer to the NALS Certification Resource Manual for a complete list of exam topics per part. 

By purchasing this bundle, you will save 15% off the total cost of the ALP Prep Series! This bundle includes sessions that cover: Computers in the Law Office (1 hour), Grammar (2 hours), and Legal Ethics (1 hour).

These presentations are designed to cover topics found in Parts 1, 2, and 3 of the ALP Exam. It may not cover all content covered on the exam. Please refer to the NALS Certification Resource Manual for a complete list of exam topics per part. 

This session covers Billing and Accounting (1 hour).

This presentation is designed to cover topics found in Parts 2 and 4 of the CLP and PP Exam. It may not cover all content covered on the exam. Please refer to the NALS Certification Resource Manual for a complete list of exam topics per part. 

This session covers Civil Procedure (1/2 hour).

This presentation is designed to cover topics found in Part 4 of the CLP/PLS and PP Exam. It may not cover all content covered on the exam. Please refer to the NALS Certification Resource Manual for a complete list of exam topics per part. 

By purchasing this bundle, you will save 15% off the total cost of the CLP/PP Prep Series! This bundle includes the following sessions.

These presentations are designed to cover topics found in Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the CLP and PP Exams. It may not cover all content covered on the exam. Please refer to the NALS Certification Resource Manual for a complete list of exam topics per part. 

This session covers Computers in the Law Office (1 hour).

This presentation is designed to cover topics found it Part 2 of the ALP, CLP, and PP Exam. It may not cover all content covered on the exam. Please refer to the NALS Certification Resource Manual for a complete list of exam topics per part. 

This session covers Contract, Corporate, and Real Estate Law (1 hours).

This presentation is designed to cover topics found in Part 4 of the CLP/PLS and PP Exam. It may not cover all content covered on the exam. Please refer to the NALS Certification Resource Manual for a complete list of exam topics per part. 

This session covers Courts and Jurisdiction (1 hour).

This presentation is designed to cover topics found in Part 4 of the CLP and PP Exam. It may not cover all content covered on the exam. Please refer to the NALS Certification Resource Manual for a complete list of exam topics per part. 

This session covers Criminal Procedure (1/2 hour).

This presentation is designed to cover topics found in Part 4 of the CLP/PLS and PP Exam. It may not cover all content covered on the exam. Please refer to the NALS Certification Resource Manual for a complete list of exam topics per part. 

This session covers Family Law/Estate Planning (1 hour).

This presentation is designed to cover topics found in Part 4 of the CLP and PP Exam. It may not cover all content covered on the exam. Please refer to the NALS Certification Resource Manual for a complete list of exam topics per part. 

This session covers Grammar (2 hours).

This presentation is designed to cover topics found in Part 1 of the ALP, CLP, and PP Exam. It may not cover all content covered on the exam. Please refer to the NALS Certification Resource Manual for a complete list of exam topics per part. 

This session covers Landlord and Tenant Video (1 hour).

This presentation is designed to cover topics found in Part 4 of the CLP and PP Exam. It may not cover all content covered on the exam. Please refer to the NALS Certification Resource Manual for a complete list of exam topics per part. 

This session covers Legal Citations (1 hour).

This presentation is designed to cover topics found in Parts 2 and 4 of the CLP and PP Exam. It may not cover all content covered on the exam. Please refer to the NALS Certification Resource Manual for a complete list of exam topics per part. 

This session covers Legal Ethics (1 hour).

This presentation is designed to cover topics found in Part 3 of the ALP, CLP, and PP Exam. It may not cover all content covered on the exam. Please refer to the NALS Certification Resource Manual for a complete list of exam topics per part. 

This presentation a part of the NALS Exam Cram On-Demand series and is designed to cover topics found it Part 4 of the CLP/PLS and PP Exam. It may not cover all content covered on the exam. Please refer to the NALS Certification Resource Manual for a complete list of exam topics per part. 

CLE Credit: Worth 1.0 NALS CLE hour in Employment Law 

NALS online mock examinations are computer-based tests that approximate the structure of our national certification exams. Each exam part is static and designed to assist the participant with proper exam preparation.

The mock exams for the ALP, CLP, and PP Exams contain more questions than the actual exam. Each textbook required for the exams are utilized (e.g., The Bluebook, NALS Advanced Manual for the Legal Professional, etc…). Each question contains a reference cited to the materials.

The participant will be able to review their results immediately after the mock exam is submitted.

By purchasing the bundle, you will also receive the Flashcards for Basic Legal Manual [ALP Exam] for free! And to ensure the timing works for you, you will have access to the Mock Exams for a FULL YEAR!

NOTE: The exam questions on the ALP, CLP, PP mock exams are designed to be hard. Do not get discouraged. Use this study tool to become familiar with the required texts.

A passing performance on the ALP, CLP or PP mock examinations does not guarantee a passing score on the ALP, CLP or PP exam(s).

*Mock exams are intended to be used by the purchaser only and sharing of access is prohibited

NALS online mock examinations are computer-based tests that approximate the structure of our national certification exams. Each exam part is static and designed to assist the participant with proper exam preparation.

The mock exams for the ALP, CLP, and PP Exams contain more questions than the actual exam. Each textbook required for the exams are utilized (e.g., The Bluebook, NALS Advanced Manual for the Legal Professional, etc…). Each question contains a reference cited to the materials.

The participant will be able to review their results immediately after the mock exam is submitted.

NOTE: The exam questions on the ALP, CLP, PP mock exams are designed to be hard. Do not get discouraged. Use this study tool to become familiar with the required texts.

A passing performance on the ALP, CLP or PP mock examinations does not guarantee a passing score on the ALP, CLP or PP exam(s).

NALS online mock examinations are computer-based tests that approximate the structure of our national certification exams. Each exam part is static and designed to assist the participant with proper exam preparation.

The mock exams for the ALP, CLP, and PP Exams contain more questions than the actual exam. Each textbook required for the exams are utilized (e.g., The Bluebook, NALS Advanced Manual for the Legal Professional, etc…). Each question contains a reference cited to the materials.

The participant will be able to review their results immediately after the mock exam is submitted.

NOTE: The exam questions on the ALP, CLP, PP mock exams are designed to be hard. Do not get discouraged. Use this study tool to become familiar with the required texts.

A passing performance on the ALP, CLP or PP mock examinations does not guarantee a passing score on the ALP, CLP or PP exam(s).

NALS online mock examinations are computer-based tests that approximate the structure of our national certification exams. Each exam part is static and designed to assist the participant with proper exam preparation.

The mock exams for the ALP, CLP, and PP Exams contain more questions than the actual exam. Each textbook required for the exams are utilized (e.g., The Bluebook, NALS Advanced Manual for the Legal Professional, etc…). Each question contains a reference cited to the materials.

The participant will be able to review their results immediately after the mock exam is submitted.

NOTE: The exam questions on the ALP, CLP, PP mock exams are designed to be hard. Do not get discouraged. Use this study tool to become familiar with the required texts.

A passing performance on the ALP, CLP or PP mock examinations does not guarantee a passing score on the ALP, CLP or PP exam(s).

NALS online mock examinations are computer-based tests that approximate the structure of our national certification exams. Each exam part is static and designed to assist the participant with proper exam preparation.

The mock exams for the ALP, CLP, and PP Exams contain more questions than the actual exam. Each textbook required for the exams are utilized (e.g., The Bluebook, NALS Advanced Manual for the Legal Professional, etc…). Each question contains a reference cited to the materials.

The participant will be able to review their results immediately after the mock exam is submitted.

By purchasing the bundle, you will also receive the Flashcards for Advanced Legal Manual [PLS/CLP & PP Exams] for free! And to ensure the timing works for you, you will have access to the Mock Exams for a FULL YEAR!

NOTE: The exam questions on the ALP, CLP, PP mock exams are designed to be hard. Do not get discouraged. Use this study tool to become familiar with the required texts.

A passing performance on the ALP, CLP or PP mock examinations does not guarantee a passing score on the ALP, CLP or PP exam(s).

*Mock exams are intended to be used by the purchaser only and sharing of access is prohibited

NALS online mock examinations are computer-based tests that approximate the structure of our national certification exams. Each exam part is static and designed to assist the participant with proper exam preparation.

The mock exams for the ALP, CLP, and PP Exams contain more questions than the actual exam. Each textbook required for the exams are utilized (e.g., The Bluebook, NALS Advanced Manual for the Legal Professional, etc…). Each question contains a reference cited to the materials.

The participant will be able to review their results immediately after the mock exam is submitted.

NOTE: The exam questions on the ALP, CLP, PP mock exams are designed to be hard. Do not get discouraged. Use this study tool to become familiar with the required texts.

A passing performance on the ALP, CLP or PP mock examinations does not guarantee a passing score on the ALP, CLP or PP exam(s).

NALS online mock examinations are computer-based tests that approximate the structure of our national certification exams. Each exam part is static and designed to assist the participant with proper exam preparation.

The mock exams for the ALP, CLP, and PP Exams contain more questions than the actual exam. Each textbook required for the exams are utilized (e.g., The Bluebook, NALS Advanced Manual for the Legal Professional, etc…). Each question contains a reference cited to the materials.

The participant will be able to review their results immediately after the mock exam is submitted.

NOTE: The exam questions on the ALP, CLP, PP mock exams are designed to be hard. Do not get discouraged. Use this study tool to become familiar with the required texts.

A passing performance on the ALP, CLP or PP mock examinations does not guarantee a passing score on the ALP, CLP or PP exam(s).

NALS online mock examinations are computer-based tests that approximate the structure of our national certification exams. Each exam part is static and designed to assist the participant with proper exam preparation.

The mock exams for the ALP, CLP, and PP Exams contain more questions than the actual exam. Each textbook required for the exams are utilized (e.g., The Bluebook, NALS Advanced Manual for the Legal Professional, etc…). Each question contains a reference cited to the materials.

The participant will be able to review their results immediately after the mock exam is submitted.

NOTE: The exam questions on the ALP, CLP, PP mock exams are designed to be hard. Do not get discouraged. Use this study tool to become familiar with the required texts.

A passing performance on the ALP, CLP or PP mock examinations does not guarantee a passing score on the ALP, CLP or PP exam(s).

NALS online mock examinations are computer-based tests that approximate the structure of our national certification exams. Each exam part is static and designed to assist the participant with proper exam preparation.

The mock exams for the ALP, CLP, and PP Exams contain more questions than the actual exam. Each textbook required for the exams are utilized (e.g., The Bluebook, NALS Advanced Manual for the Legal Professional, etc…). Each question contains a reference cited to the materials.

The participant will be able to review their results immediately after the mock exam is submitted.

NOTE: The exam questions on the ALP, CLP, PP mock exams are designed to be hard. Do not get discouraged. Use this study tool to become familiar with the required texts.

A passing performance on the ALP, CLP or PP mock examinations does not guarantee a passing score on the ALP, CLP or PP exam(s).

NALS online mock examinations are computer-based tests that approximate the structure of our national certification exams. Each exam part is static and designed to assist the participant with proper exam preparation.

The mock exams for the ALP, CLP, and PP Exams contain more questions than the actual exam. Each textbook required for the exams are utilized (e.g., The Bluebook, NALS Advanced Manual for the Legal Professional, etc…). Each question contains a reference cited to the materials.

The participant will be able to review their results immediately after the mock exam is submitted.

By purchasing the bundle, you will also receive the Flashcards for Advanced Legal Manual [PLS/CLP & PP Exams] for free! And to ensure the timing works for you, you will have access to the Mock Exams for a FULL YEAR!

NOTE: The exam questions on the ALP, CLP, PP mock exams are designed to be hard. Do not get discouraged. Use this study tool to become familiar with the required texts.

A passing performance on the ALP, CLP or PP mock examinations does not guarantee a passing score on the ALP, CLP or PP exam(s).

*Mock exams are intended to be used by the purchaser only and sharing of access is prohibited

NALS online mock examinations are computer-based tests that approximate the structure of our national certification exams. Each exam part is static and designed to assist the participant with proper exam preparation.

The mock exams for the ALP, CLP, and PP Exams contain more questions than the actual exam. Each textbook required for the exams are utilized (e.g., The Bluebook, NALS Advanced Manual for the Legal Professional, etc…). Each question contains a reference cited to the materials.

The participant will be able to review their results immediately after the mock exam is submitted.

NOTE: The exam questions on the ALP, CLP, PP mock exams are designed to be hard. Do not get discouraged. Use this study tool to become familiar with the required texts.

A passing performance on the ALP, CLP or PP mock examinations does not guarantee a passing score on the ALP, CLP or PP exam(s).

NALS online mock examinations are computer-based tests that approximate the structure of our national certification exams. Each exam part is static and designed to assist the participant with proper exam preparation.

The mock exams for the ALP, CLP, and PP Exams contain more questions than the actual exam. Each textbook required for the exams are utilized (e.g., The Bluebook, NALS Advanced Manual for the Legal Professional, etc…). Each question contains a reference cited to the materials.

The participant will be able to review their results immediately after the mock exam is submitted.

NOTE: The exam questions on the ALP, CLP, PP mock exams are designed to be hard. Do not get discouraged. Use this study tool to become familiar with the required texts.

A passing performance on the ALP, CLP or PP mock examinations does not guarantee a passing score on the ALP, CLP or PP exam(s).

NALS online mock examinations are computer-based tests that approximate the structure of our national certification exams. Each exam part is static and designed to assist the participant with proper exam preparation.

The mock exams for the ALP, CLP, and PP Exams contain more questions than the actual exam. Each textbook required for the exams are utilized (e.g., The Bluebook, NALS Advanced Manual for the Legal Professional, etc…). Each question contains a reference cited to the materials.

The participant will be able to review their results immediately after the mock exam is submitted.

NOTE: The exam questions on the ALP, CLP, PP mock exams are designed to be hard. Do not get discouraged. Use this study tool to become familiar with the required texts.

A passing performance on the ALP, CLP or PP mock examinations does not guarantee a passing score on the ALP, CLP or PP exam(s).

NALS online mock examinations are computer-based tests that approximate the structure of our national certification exams. Each exam part is static and designed to assist the participant with proper exam preparation.

The mock exams for the ALP, CLP, and PP Exams contain more questions than the actual exam. Each textbook required for the exams are utilized (e.g., The Bluebook, NALS Advanced Manual for the Legal Professional, etc…). Each question contains a reference cited to the materials.

The participant will be able to review their results immediately after the mock exam is submitted.

NOTE: The exam questions on the ALP, CLP, PP mock exams are designed to be hard. Do not get discouraged. Use this study tool to become familiar with the required texts.

A passing performance on the ALP, CLP or PP mock examinations does not guarantee a passing score on the ALP, CLP or PP exam(s).

For full details about sizing and timing of publication, please see the NALS Media Kit.

This is a one-time distribution.

CLE Credit: Worth two (2) hours CLE in NALS General 

Sessions Included:

Opening Learning Lab Keynote

Bill More Without Charging More

Hunter Steele, CEO, Smokeball

This presentation addresses the “small law firm billing problem,” which is essentially that law firms are not necessarily tracking and billing for the valuable work they do. The presentation shares research that shows that, on average, legal fee earners are losing up to two hours a day when they do not track and address their billable hours adequately. While this may sound like a lawyer-only issue, this billing problem is just as important for paralegals and legal assistants because it is their work and time that is being undervalued. We will show how law firms can be more productive, which will free up more time, and allow law firms to take on new clients and be more profitable, a win-win for everyone involved.

Case Study Sessions

Improve Customer Experience & Generate Sales Leads

Lee Rennie, Founding Director, Melu

Lee provides a case study of one law firm's experience implementing live chat on their website - and how this improved the experience of their clients, generated new clients, and added staff efficiencies. Having live chat conversations can give insights into the needs of website visitors that would otherwise be difficult to get without asking for specific feedback. Common questions or needs from visitor can help legal support professionals understand their client base better.

Efficient UCC Filings

Ryan Baker, Vice President, Capitol Lien

Ryan has been engaged in due diligence solutions at Capitol Lien for over a decade. He is on the Board of the Secured Finance Network and leans on risk management skills to assist legal professionals nationwide. Jurisdictional inconsistencies, varying requirements, and risk involved with UCCs are pain points for many legal support professionals. In this session, Ryan will teach you how to streamline UCC filing procedures to maximize operational efficiency.

What it Takes to Stay on The Edge - The Costs of the 3 Stages of Tech Adoption

Alexander Theoharis, General Counsel and VP of Compliance, ABC Legal Services

Get a feel for the stage of technology adoption you’re in and where you want your firm to be - with examples from the legal industry in this session. Alexander Theoharis, General Counsel and VP of Compliance at ABC Legal Services, walks through each, digging into what it costs you and your practice to be behind or ahead - so you can determine where you want your firm and vendor partners to live on the tech adoption spectrum.

Learning Management Systems & Screen Recording Software

Nakia Bradley-Lawson, Director of Operations and Facilities, Gevertz Menashe

Learn how one firm manager utilized technology to elevate her firm's staff training.

Presentation Date: March 20, 2017

Only paid registrants are allowed to add the provided CLE sessions to their NALS.org Professional Development Journal. 

Legal Chic specializes in legal career portfolios. Working with paralegals, lawyers, legal nurse consultants and expert witnesses, Legal Chic provides individualized consultation to ensure the potential employee (or consultant) is prepared for the legal marketplace.

Legal Chic specialized in career portfolios, which includes:

• Legal resumes
• Legal cover letters
• Legal interview preparation
• Online digital footprints (online marketability and presence)
• Legal writing samples
• Expert witness preparation

www.legal-chic.com

Speaker Bio: 

Emily Klein Alice is a member of the Arizona State Bar. Emily has practiced in the Superior Court of Arizona, Federal Court, and Glendale City Court. Emily's practice has included: family law, civil municipality defense and criminal prosecution.

Emily graduated from Arizona State University with her Bachelors in Science in 2007; dual degree from the Barrett's Honors College and Justice Studies Program. While at Arizona State University, Emily published a thesis on victims' rights. From there, she attended Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. During law school, Emily studied International Intellectual Property in Florence, Italy. Moreover, Emily successfully completed both an externship and Summer Associateship. Emily also served on the Student Body Association. During her third year of law school, she was a teaching assistant for a first year legal writing and legal research course.

Currently, Emily serves as an adjunct law professor specializing in teaching and developing curriculum for Legal Writing and Research, Legal Career Development, Legal Nurse Consultant courses, and Legal Medical Consultant courses. Emily has taught students in legal topics such as Constitutional Law, Torts, Property, Wills, Trusts and Estates, Domestic Relations, Intellectual Property, Criminal Law and Procedure, Legal Research and Legal Writing. Emily works with lawyers, paralegals, legal students and legal assistants developing career portfolios. Emily also specializes in working with Legal Nurse Consultants and physicians in creating their legal expert and/or consultant portfolios. 

Courtney R. Glynn is a member of the Arizona State Bar. She is admitted to practice in Arizona State Courts, the Federal District for the District of Arizona, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Courtney's practice has included civil liability defense, prison litigation, and civil defense of municipalities.

Courtney graduated in 2000 magna cum laude from Arizona State University with a Bachelors of Arts in History, with an emphasis on European history. Courtney then went onto the Creighton University School of Law in Omaha, Nebraska. During her time at Creighton, Courtney was a quarter-finalist in the negotiations competition and a semi-finalist in the moot court competition, where she was outstanding oralist in the quarter-final round. She also was selected to participate in the Saul Lefkowitz Trademark Moot Court Competition in Chicago, Illinois where her team was awarded outstanding oralist.

Courtney has spent the previous ten years as an active litigator where she served as both first and second chair in trials in Arizona State Courts and in the District Court of Arizona. She has drafted and argued multiple memoranda before various courts. During her ten years of practice, she enjoyed early and often exposure to clients and courtroom experience. She has litigated cases involving police shootings, employment law, and class action lawsuits against municipal agencies. 

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) hour CLE in NALS General CLE

Presentation Date: February 7, 2017

Speaker Bio: Tashania Morris, MSHRM, ALS, CDF, CPC, started her career as a paralegal. She has over six years’ experience in the legal field specializing in the areas of foreclosure and bankruptcy. She recently completed her master’s degree in human resource management which has equipped her with the tools needed to think strategically and develop creative solutions to problems in the workplace. As a Certified Professional Coach and Career Development Facilitator, she loves all things career and personal development. Tashania is able to recognize people’s skills and abilities and enjoys working with individuals to figure out their “why.” Her mission is to engage, empower, educate, and promote change from within. If you have any questions about any of the articles written, suggestions about something you would like Tashania to write about, or enjoyed reading the article, send her a quick note. You can reach Tashania at Tashania_m@hotmail.com.

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) hour CLE in NALS Ethics CLE 

Presentation Date: October 26, 2016

Speaker Bio:  Christa M. Fuhrer-Warrington, PP, PLS, ALP

Christa M. Fuhrer-Warrington, PP, PLS, ALP, is a resident of Elko, Nevada, with her husband Shawn and son Levi.  She is a paralegal and holds certifications through NALS as a Professional Paralegal, an Accredited Legal Professional, and as a Professional Legal Secretary. She is also a notary public. Christa holds a bachelor of arts in social sciences from Washington State University with a major in sociology and a minor in psychology.  She also holds an associate of applied science degree with honors in paralegal studies from Columbia Basin College. 

Christa began her career in the legal field, first with a prominent, local personal injury attorney as a legal research assistant and later with a top construction law firm.  She learned the ropes of being a paralegal on everything from developer/contractor disputes to large public transportation projects.  Christa plans to continue her professional education by earning her credentials as an alternative dispute resolution mediator.

CLE Credit: Worth one-half (0.5) hour CLE in NALS Administrative Law.

Presentation Date: June 22, 2016

1. Are you looking for a codeless solution that will allow you to create and edit your templates in-house? 
   
2. Do the styles and formatting in your work product adequately represent the firm’s high standards and level of professionalism? 
   
3. Is your firm planning on upgrading to Microsoft Office 2016 (32 or 64-bit) or Windows 10 anytime soon? Will this cause any compatibility issues with your existing template or formatting solution(s)?
4. Has anyone in your firm been tasked with reducing the time or cost implication of your existing document production processes? 

If you answered "yes" to any of the questions above, we encourage you to join our session. We'll walk through the things you should consider when looking for a document automation solution.

Speaker Bio: Judye Carter Releford is Director of Client Development, N.A. for BigHand Inc.

She received a B.A degree in Communications from Pepperdine University and a M.A. in Management from University of Phoenix. It was during Judye's early years working in law firms that she discovered a love for automating document production, and in college, a passion for teaching. As a natural multi-tasker, automating repetitive tasks and producing high-quality work was her mission. While teaching Professional Development courses at Glendale Community College, Judye recognized the unique challenge facing law firms migrating to Microsoft Word and the need for efficient training methods. 

Judye has worked with the Create product (formerly known as iCreate), since 1997. Following the acquisition of Esquire Innovations in 2014, Judye has become an integral part of the BigHand team where she enjoys participating in international business development efforts and delivering training via weekly webinars.

BigHand Create is a Microsoft Office 2016 (32 and 64-bit) and Windows 10 compatible template management software that allows users of all skill levels to generate high-quality legal documents without extensive training. BigHand Create is widely-recognized in the legal technology market and was voted as the number one Macro / Template solution in US in the 2017 ILTA Technology Survey. 

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) hour CLE in NALS Office Management 

Presentation Date: February 20, 2018

Speaker Bio: Julie T. Stein, Co-Founder & Software Architect - Stein Consulting LLC

Julie is a 35 year veteran of the law office, having experience as a legal secretary, word processor, trainer and software developer. LawSuite® represents the best of her many years of experience creating automated solutions in the legal document production arena. She lives in Jacksonville, FL with her husband and two college-aged kids. 

About Stein Consulting LLC (macropackage.com)

LawSuite® is a user-friendly solution for legal document automation and standardization, promoting user efficiency and a streamlined document production process. Stein Consulting, LLC is a 23 year old company serving the legal community. 

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) hour CLE in Law Office Management

Presentation Date: January 31, 2018

Session Description: The rules of work are changing and we are now responding with more feeling at work than ever before. This is especially true when we interact with others in our workplace. Increasing our emotional intelligence (EI) is one tool we can use to make our workplace better for ourselves and those around us.

In this webinar we will A) explore the concept of EI, B) learn how EI can benefit us in the workplace and beyond, and C) learn how to increase our level of EI.

Speaker Bio: Russell Clayton, Ph.D. is a thought leader on the soft-side of management, including work-life balance and emotional intelligence. He has written for and/or been quoted in several media outlets such as the Harvard Business Review, Huffington Post, CNBC, and NBC News.

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) hour CLE in General CLE

Presentation Date: November 9, 2016

The Ethics Sessions included are:

1. Chicago Paralegal Embezzles from firm for over nine years!!!
2. Do Deer wear eyeglasses?
3. Ethics lessons from a case with embezzlement, disbarment, and attempted murder!!
4. Privacy Issues of Tracking Devices
5. Workshop Discussion of Case Studies

Christopher Stark, President & CEO, Cetrom

Christopher Stark founded Cetrom Information Technology, Inc. (Cetrom), in 2001. The true visionary behind the company, Stark built the company and its solutions with customers’ business needs and goals in mind and developed during the time was a different way to manage technology that would provide instant access to valuable IT resources anytime, anywhere, anyhow. 

One of Stark’s passions is to continuously find more ways to build upon the company’s strong customer service foundation, which is why providing the best service to customers will always be Cetrom’s number one goal. Over the last 15 years, Stark has cemented Cetrom’s status as a leading provider of custom cloud solutions with success that can be attributed to his personal resolve, ongoing commitment to maintaining excellent customer service, and a best-in-class technology infrastructure. With zero downtime in the company’s history and around-the-clock, senior-level IT support, Stark ensures that companies—whether staffed by two or two thousand—have access to enterprise-class technology at a price they can afford.

Backed by over 25 years of experience in all facets of the IT industry, and holding some of the industry’s most prestigious technical certifications, Stark keeps his finger on the pulse of the IT industry and eyes toward the future.

A self-proclaimed serial networker, Sherrill Hebert leads Cetrom’s business development efforts. He enjoys being the “face” of the company and educates new and existing customers on the comprehensive cloud computing solution the company offers.

Hebert spent his career in the technology field with the first 20 years in customer service, operations, and sales roles for the telecommunications industry. During this time, he was responsible for selling to Tier 1 domestic and international telecommunications companies such as AT&T, Verizon, and France Telecom.

Hebert’s background in sales and appetite for taking on new challenges led him to Cetrom. His Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Virginia Tech, paired with a customer service upbringing, allow him to act as a true advocate for Cetrom’s clients.

Hebert resides in Northern Virginia with his wife, two children and their bloodhound. He is a diehard Virginia Tech Hokies Fan. And while Hebert has lived in Northern Virginia for over 30 years, he is actually a Cajun hailing from Louisiana.

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) hour CLE in Law Office Management

Presentation Date: July 27, 2017

Presentation Date: November 10, 2021

Kerie Trindle Byrne, PP, PLS, CP has been a legal professional for nineteen years and has worked in many different capacities in the law firm environment including file clerk, legal secretary, office manager, administrative assistant, and paralegal.  Through determination, hard work and on-the-job training, Kerie gained the background knowledge and skills to perform as a legal support professional.  Believing education to reinforce her skills was important Kerie attended Phoenix College and earned her Associate of Arts Degree in Paralegal Studies, obtained her PP and PLS certification from NALS and CP certification from NALA.  Kerie has practiced many areas of law and is currently employed as a family law paralegal with David N. Horowitz and Shelley L. Rosas of May, Potenza, Baran & Gillespie, P.C. 

Kerie joined NALS in 2007 and hit the ground running serving NALS of Phoenix as Director of Education followed by service as Director of Membership, President-Elect, President, and Director of Marketing and Public Awareness.  She is proud to again be serving as NALS of Phoenix President.  In addition to her service to NALS of Phoenix, Kerie previously served as NALS of Arizona as Secretary, President-Elect, and President. Nationally, Kerie has been a contributing member of the Grassroots Innovators Committee and the Genius Bar Task Force.  Kerie is also currently serving her second three-year term on the Leadership Identification Committee where she and the other committee members are identifying the future leadership candidates for NALS.  

Being awarded the NALS of Phoenix New Member of the Year Award in 2008, the NALS of Phoenix Award of Excellence in 2011, the NALS of Arizona Award of Excellence in 2012 and being a finalist for the NALS Award of Excellence in 2013 have been highlights to Kerie’s NALS experience. Kerie believes her communication skills and creativity make her an effective leader and she is proud to continue to serve NALS in any capacity. 

Kerie is a self-proclaimed Disney addict and when she is not working, teaching, volunteering with NALS, or writing for her blog evenbettertoday@wordpress.com, she is spending time with her husband, kids, family and friends at Disneyland. 

Tara Hughes, PP-SC, ACP, RP

Tara has been in the legal field for over 20 years and has been a member of NALS since July 2005.  Tara holds a Legal Secretary Associate of Arts degree from Highland Community College in Des Moines, Washington and a Paralegal Certificate from Phoenix Community College in Phoenix, Arizona.  Tara is proud to have passed the NALA CLA exam in May 2006, the NALS PP exam in March 2009, and the NFPA RP exam in 2016. She received her NALA Advanced Certification in Family Law-Child Custody, Support and Visitation in January 2013 and her NALS Specialty Certificate in Estate Planning/Family Law in March 2014.   Tara is currently serving as a Director/Secretary on the 2017-2018 NALS Board of Directors.  Tara previously served as the NALS Region 8 Director, NALS Foundation Trustee/Chair, and as a member of many local, state and regional boards and committees.  Tara is a Past President of NALS of Arizona and NALS of Phoenix. Tara is grateful to have been awarded the NALS of Phoenix Award of Excellence and the NALS of Phoenix New Member of the Year Award in January 2007, the NALS of Arizona Award of Excellence in May 2010, and the national NALS Award of Excellence in October 2014.  Tara is a certified paralegal currently working with Norma Izzo, Esq. and Shanna Bowman of Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, PLC where she assists them in their family law practice.

Presentation Date: April 1, 2017

Only paid registrants are allowed to add the provided CLE sessions to their NALS.org Professional Development Journal. 

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) hour CLE in General CLE

Presentation Date: December 6, 2016

We will modify the Normal style and the Normal template. Utilizing styles to their fullest potential can give you a competitive edge while keeping your documents consistent and give the look of being professionally designed.

Speaker: Peggy Sullivan PP PLS

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) hour CLE in NALS Administrative Law

Presentation Date: May 24, 2016

Do you ever feel too overwhelmed to deal with your problems? If so, you're not alone.

More than a quarter of American adults experience depression, anxiety or another mental disorder in any given year. Others need help coping with a serious illness, losing weight or stopping smoking. Still others struggle to cope with relationship troubles, job loss, the death of a loved one, stress, substance abuse or other issues. And these problems can often become debilitating. This speaks even more true to the pandemic that we are currently witnessing. Come join me, Christopher Pickreign CMHT, as we discuss these issues and concerns and move through becoming more aware of the importance of mental health.

Abigail M. Peterson

Abigail M. Peterson, a native of Sewanee, Tennessee, graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology. She traveled during college to Africa where she studied cultural anthropology and inequities in water distribution in Kenya. Abigail first began working in the field of immigration law in 2004, for a firm in San Antonio, Texas. This early experience inspired Abigail to attend law school at the New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts, where she focused on human rights. During law school, Abigail worked with the United Nations in The Hague, serving both the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. After graduating from law school in 2008, she pursued immigration law full-time, working for private attorneys and immigrants’ rights organizations.

Abigail moved to Jackson, Mississippi, in 2009 to work with the immigrant community statewide. She has offered “Know Your Rights” presentations across the state and presented trainings on U-Nonimmigrant Status and ICE Detainers. She was a featured speaker at Millsaps College’s Constitution Day in 2010 and spoke before the Mississippi Senate Judiciary B Committee regarding proposed immigration laws in the State in 2012. She was featured in Boom Jackson Magazine as a young influential in 2012.

Abigail began at Elmore & Associates, P.A., in November of 2010. She is the senior attorney in the Immigration Department. Bringing her years of experience to the firm, Abigail focuses her case work predominately on complex issues in Immigration law, Family-based visas, Employment-based visas, as well as other areas of immigration law.

Abigail is licensed in Massachusetts state courts, Mississippi state and federal courts and the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.  She is a member of:  American Immigration Lawyers Association; American Immigration Lawyers Association Mid-South Chapter; Mississippi Bar Association; and National Immigration Project.

Jeremy D. Litton

Jeremy D. Litton grew up in Meridian, Mississippi but also has significant ties to the Mississippi Delta.  Jeremy graduated from Meridian High School in 1999.  He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Millsaps College, majoring in history and minoring in classical studies.

While in college, Jeremy interned for the United States Senate on Capitol Hill and in Jackson, Mississippi.  During his internship at the United States Capitol, Jeremy was assigned to the Governmental Affairs committee and was involved in the legislative creation of the Department of Homeland Security.  Jeremy’s internship led to full time employment where he was introduced to immigration topics as a caseworker for immigration as well as a number of other subjects.  

Jeremy always intended to go to law school and graduated cum laude from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2008, where he was also named to Phi Delta Phi National Law Honorary.  

After law school, Jeremy worked as a Special Assistant Attorney General representing the Division of Medicaid and acted as an attorney adviser for the Social Security Administration, where he received multiple awards for exemplary service to the agency as well as a citation from the Deputy Commissioner.

During his tenure with the Social Security Administration, Jeremy acted as the key employee for the Combined Federal Campaign and served on the Greater Jackson Area coordinating committee. Jeremy also acted as the office coordinator for Feds Feed Families food drive.  Jeremy has an Outstanding Professionalism Award from the Mississippi Bar and is a graduate of Leadership Jackson.  Jeremy joined Elmore & Peterson on June 1, 2015.  Jeremy is married with three children and attends Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church.  

Presentation Date: April 1, 2017

Only paid registrants are allowed to add the provided CLE sessions to their NALS.org Professional Development Journal. 

Presentation Date: March 20, 2017

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) hour CLE in Admin Law

Presentation Date: June 15, 2016

Mandy Dietz - National Department Manager

As the National Department Manager, Mandy oversees all research coordinators in achieving the most timely and comprehensive results for clients. She also serves on the UCC Education Committee for the National Public Record Retrievers Association (NPRRA) providing industry insight to article revisions and research standards. Before her tenure with Capitol Lien, Mandy gained critical due diligence experience as a legal assistant to a metro-area firm, and prior to that as a records clerk maintaining important, confidential records for Medtronic. She knows the pressures those in the legal industry face. Mandy is driven to streamline processes for legal clients to increase efficiency in hopes of reducing everyday stresses.  

Ryan Baker - Client Relations Manager
As the Client Relations Manager for Capitol Lien, Ryan has been refining the art of client relations to the legal industry for nearly a decade. With degrees in both management and marketing, in conjunction with an understanding of risk mitigation, he uses these skills to get to the heart of solutions for clients nationwide. Understanding the needs of the team and what the future will look like for the legal industry is an ongoing challenge and passion for him. He is a great communicator and works diligently to ensure clients' needs are served with the highest level of customer service and integrity. 

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) hour CLE in NALS Administrative Law

Presentation Date: July 13, 2016

Ms. Michelle Riley and Mr. Jeffrey Westrope present a seminar on Remote Online Notarization (RON) and Private Investigator Services. 
 
Speaker Information:

Michelle L. Riley has been a business owner for 10+ years and is passionate about training notaries. She currently owns two companies: Alabama Notary and Process Server, and Notaries for Alabama. When she isn’t notarizing signatures or serving process, you’ll find her in a classroom training notaries. The National Notary Association (NNA) recognized Michelle in 2014 as a Notary of the Year Honoree. She currently serves as an NNA Notary Ambassador ®. Michelle holds a BA in Communications from the University of Alabama. She is also a licensed private investigator and insurance agent.

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) hour CLE in NALS Administrative Law

Presentation Date: August 21, 2019

Presentation Date: March 20, 2017

Michael Clavell, Senior Product Manager 

Michael Clavell is the Senior Product Manager for Case Management at Aderant. He has 15 years of experience in Case Management and has assisted more than 650 firms with Case Management. 

About Aderant (Aderant.com)

Aderant, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a global industry leader in providing comprehensive business management software for law firms and other professional services organizations. Aderant is a market leader in technology solutions for practice and financial management, knowledge management, business intelligence, matter planning, calendaring and docketing. Aderant is an established and trusted partner due to its versatile and innovative technology solutions, superior customer support and reliable implementation process. Aderant operates as a unit of Roper Technologies, a constituent of the S&P 500®, Fortune 1000® and the Russell 1000® indices.

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) hour CLE in NALS Law Office Management

Presentation Date: November 2017

 Tina M. Ziegler

TINA M. ZIEGLER is an Advanced Certified Paralegal and the Director of the Paralegal Division at the law firm of Hammerman & Hultgren, P.C. in Phoenix, AZ which specializes in collection law. She has worked for the firm since October 1994 and is the paralegal to Partner, Stanley M. Hammerman. Ms. Ziegler also oversees the Legal Department, managing two paralegals, and a legal secretary. She earned her Associates degree in Legal Assisting from Phoenix College, graduating with high distinction in May 1995.  She went on to obtain her Bachelor’s degree in Applied Sciences from Arizona State University, graduating summa cum laude in December 2002.  Ms. Ziegler has extensive knowledge of collection law and the process of obtaining and enforcing a judgment. She provides in-house training for her firm and has also spoken at various seminars over the last 13 years. Ms. Ziegler is the Immediate Past President of the Maricopa County Bar Association’s Paralegal Division and was selected as the Paralegal Member of the Year by the Division in 2012 and 2014.  She was selected as the MCBA’s 2016 Recipient of the Robert R. Mills Member of the Year Award and is one of the first non-attorney Members to be elected to the MCBA’s Board of Directors.

Presentation Date: April 1, 2017

CLE Credit: Worth (0.5) hours CLE in NALS General CLE

Presentation Date: March 20, 2017

NALS Certified Professional Paralegal

NALS Certified Professional Legal Secretary

Specialty Certificate in Litigation/Civil Law

NALS Award of Excellence Recipient 2013

Reba is a paralegal with the Elmore & Peterson Law Firm in Jackson, Mississippi.   She has been in the legal field for about 30 years.  Her specialty area is civil litigation but she works in all areas of the practice. Reba’s main focus areas are Worker’s Compensation and Personal Injury but she also works with the Immigration department in obtaining SIJS guardianships for the firm’s immigration clients, as well as working with a myriad of other family and criminal law issues.  Reba has been a speaker/presenter at a number of functions on topics from CASA to Ethics to Time Management.  Reba is a Life Member of NALS and joined in 1997.

CLE Credit: Worth one-half (0.5) hour CLE in NALS General CLE

Presentation Date: September 22, 2016

• The Goal of the Deposition: Getting Familiar with the Case
• Scheduling the Deposition; Preparing Subpoenas and Notices
• Review of Remote Platform Options
• Documents and Exhibits: Organizing for Remote Depositions
• Compiling Deposition Summaries
• Managing Complex Litigation
  

About the Presenter:
Amanda Mosbaugh is a Regional Sales Director at Trustpoint.One. Her focus is providing deposition and other legal solutions to law firms and corporations across the country.

Amanda is also a former litigation paralegal with 20+ years of experience in the areas of insurance defense, personal injury, products liability, pharmaceutical litigation, medical malpractice and professional liability. In 2017, she joined the Trustpoint.One team to put her paralegal skills to use in a new way. Using her professional experience, she has been successful in working with clients by managing and overseeing their deposition needs nationwide, including large complex matters and multidistrict litigation.

Amanda received her paralegal certification from the Ohio State Bar Association in 2016.

Kasey Stewart is a Sales Director with Trustpoint.One and is a North Carolina Certified Paralegal. Kasey has over 10+ years of experience as a paralegal and recently transitioned from commercial litigation practice to her role at Trustpoint. She also has an extensive background with the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office in North Carolina.

Kasey received her paralegal certification from the North Carolina Bar Association in 2012.

Cost:
Thanks to our session host, Trustpoint, this live webinar is FREE for NALS members; $25 for non-members (usually $50)! Price will increase for the On-Demand Webinar, so register today!

A personalized Zoom link will be sent 48 hours prior to the webinar.

CLE:
This session is approved for 1.0 CLE in Trial Management but is applicable to any area of law.

Speaker Bio: Natosha Chason is a paralegal at Creason, Moore, Dokken & Geidl, PLLC in Lewiston, Idaho.  She obtained her Master in Legal Studies at Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri, after getting both an Associate and Baccalaureate in Paralegal Studies at Lewis-Clark State College in her hometown of Lewiston, Idaho.

CLE Credit: Worth (0.5) hours CLE in NALS Administrative Law

Presentation Date: August 26, 2016

Judge Dan Stidham

Stidham was engaged in the private practice of law prior to becoming a full-time District Court Judge on January 1st, 2008. During his private practice which spanned a period of twenty years, he served as a Public Defender and was admitted to practice in all Courts in the State of Arkansas, the United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, and the United States Supreme Court.

Stidham accumulated a broad range of litigation experience including one of the most well-known criminal cases in Arkansas history. That case, a triple homicide in West Memphis, Arkansas in 1993 has been the subject of countless news stories and four documentaries including HBO's Paradise Lost Trilogy and West of Memphis a film by Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Amy Berg. This case has resulted in Stidham appearing on National television on many occasions including the NBC Nightly News, MSNBC and Court TV's Prime Time Justice. In 1996, Judge Stidham's experience in the West Memphis murder case was the subject of a cover story in the Arkansas Times Magazine  (See the News and Events  section of this Web site).

Stidham is a frequent speaker on college campuses and at professional meetings around the Country regarding criminal law issues and the West Memphis murder case. He has spoken at various Bar association and Trial Lawyer association sponsored seminars and was an invited speaker at the Inaugural meeting of the Academy of Behavioral Profiling in October of 1999 where he gave a presentation on the "West Memphis Case: A Case Study in Criminal Profiling and the Law."  In March of 2004, Judge Stidham was an invited speaker at the “Equal Justice Works Symposium for the Wrongfully Accused.”

Stidham enjoys life with his family in Paragould, Arkansas. His personal interests include reading, forensic science and false confession issues, psychology, sociology, political science and philosophy. When he is not on the Bench, he can sometimes be found pursuing his passion for the ocean and offshore fishing in such venues as Venice, Louisiana, Panama, the Bahamas, Costa Rica, Belize and Guatamala. Stidham is also an avid collector of antique fishing lures and vintage books. One book in his collection was published in 1635 and is entitled the Humiliation of the Son of God. It is one of only four known copies in the World.

CLE Credit: Worth two (2) hours CLE in NALS General CLE

Presentation Date: April 1, 2017

Bianca Moreiras has been a leader, mentor, motivator and presenter in the legal profession for over 34 years.  Her role as administrator, executive director, marketing director, coach and consultant brings a wealth of knowledge and practical application to any firm, group or individual. 

Her philosophy is to pull up, push up and to lead women and men to their fullest potential one person at a time.  Her company Bianca Moreiras & Associates is ready and willing to “Take Your Business to the NEXT LEVEL.”

Bianca has spoken on topics enriching professionals in the areas of self-improvement, time management, professional etiquette, communication, collaboration, leadership, networking, customer service, resume writing, etc.  In addition to professional speaking, she conducts webinars and has had several articles published. She has successfully coached professionals to achieve status in the business world once thought unattainable.

Speaker: Bianca Moreiras

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) hour CLE in NALS Administrative Law

Presentation Date: May 31, 2016

Audience Benefits

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) hour CLE in NALS General CLE

Presentation Date: September 16, 2016

Speakers: Mandy Dietz- Director

Mandy has been conducting research for Capitol Lien for over 14 years. She oversees all Research Supervisors & Coordinators in achieving the most timely and comprehensive results for clients. She has past experience as a Paralegal and also currently serves on the UCC Education Committee for the National Public Record Retrievers Association providing industry insight to article revisions and research standards. 

Ryan Baker- Director

Ryan has been refining the art of client relations to the legal industry for Capitol Lien for nearly a decade. With degrees in both Management & Marketing in conjunction with an understanding of risk mitigation, he leans on these skills to get to the heart of solutions for clients nationwide. He also serves on the board of the Commercial Finance Association's MN Chapter. 

CLE Credit: Worth (0.5) hours CLE in NALS General CLE

Presentation Date: May 8, 2019

Presentation Date: March 20, 2017

As we head towards 2022, it is helpful to refresh our generational view of our world and how it applies to our workforce strategy. This fast-paced session offers multiple viewpoints on shifting demographics, and shares strategies you will need to maintain your competitive advantage with people. All of this will be mapped on top of a brief review of some fundamental Post-COVID economic data and the framework that modern organizations are operating in.

Learning Objectives:

• Three new data points about the coming workforce
• How to attract and keep high performers
• Communication strategies and tactics you need for sustainability in 2022

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) NALS General CLE hour

Citizens are calling for the elimination of racial injustice in the United States after incidents involving Emmett Till, Trayvon Martin, and George Floyd, among others. Dr. Strayhorn will help you: Understand the roles and obligations of legal professionals in social justice/equity work, especially in the area of civil rights. Identify ways to actively engage in advancing racial justice in the country. Learn, find inspiration, and be ready to act! 

Speaker Bio:

Currently, Dr. Strayhorn works as Provost & Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and is a Professor of Urban Education at Virginia Union University. He is also the Founder, President, and CEO of Do Good Work LLC, a company that seeks to use academic research to empower individuals and institutions for ensuring student success. A writer, speaker, and scholar, Dr. Strayhorn holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the University of Virginia, as well as a Ph.D. in higher education from Virginia Tech.

Presentation Date: September 26, 2022

Citizens are calling for the elimination of racial injustice in the United States after incidents involving Emmett Till, Trayvon Martin, and George Floyd, among others. Dr. Strayhorn will help you: Understand the roles and obligations of legal professionals in social justice/equity work, especially in the area of civil rights. Identify ways to actively engage in advancing racial justice in the country. Learn, find inspiration, and be ready to act! This Follow-up Friday discussion is an extension of his opening address from the NALS Virtual Conference.

Speaker Bio:

Currently, Dr. Strayhorn works as Provost & Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and is a Professor of Urban Education at Virginia Union University. He is also the Founder, President, and CEO of Do Good Work LLC, a company that seeks to use academic research to empower individuals and institutions for ensuring student success. A writer, speaker, and scholar, Dr. Strayhorn holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the University of Virginia, as well as a Ph.D. in higher education from Virginia Tech.

Presentation Date: October 2, 2020

Learning Objectives:

• Steps involved in the process of operationalizing equity
• Understanding implicit bias and its impact 
• Debiasing strategies

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) NALS General CLE hour 

Legal professionals are experiencing stress like never before due to tightening deadlines, increased demands from clients, and the ever-changing landscape of the legal profession. An effective way to manage this stress is by building resilience – the ability to bounce back easier from stressful events. In this webinar we will discuss what resilience is and learn practical strategies that can be used immediately to start managing stress now.

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) hour CLE in NALS Law Office Management

Whether you call it work-life balance, work-life integration, or work-life choices, the JoyPowered® philosophy helps organizations and individuals understand how to improve relationships and environments by focusing on their strengths and bringing out the best in others and themselves. Focus on what is “right!” 

Speaker Bio:

JoDee is the founder of Purple Ink, an organization that seeks to facilitate and increase joy for employees working across many industries. Along with her role as founder and owner of Purple Ink, JoDee is the author of “JoyPowered: Intentionally Creating an Inspired Workplace,” and has co-authored two other books, “The JoyPowered Family” and “The JoyPowered Team.” Her credentials don’t end there, though, as she worked in public accounting and as a CPA for 21 years, and afterwards worked in HR. She combines her knowledge of business, finance, and people to bring us insight into how we can live out our best lives.

Presentation Date: September 26, 2020

Whether you call it work-life balance, work-life integration, or work-life choices, the JoyPowered® philosophy helps organizations and individuals understand how to improve relationships and environments by focusing on their strengths and bringing out the best in others and themselves. Focus on what is “right!”. JoDee Curtis, founder of PurpleInk LLC, builds on her presentation at the NALS Virtual Conference in this Follow-Up Friday session!”

Speaker Bio:

JoDee is the founder of Purple Ink, an organization that seeks to facilitate and increase joy for employees working across many industries. Along with her role as founder and owner of Purple Ink, JoDee is the author of “JoyPowered: Intentionally Creating an Inspired Workplace,” and has co-authored two other books, “The JoyPowered Family” and “The JoyPowered Team.” Her credentials don’t end there, though, as she worked in public accounting and as a CPA for 21 years, and afterwards worked in HR. She combines her knowledge of business, finance, and people to bring us insight into how we can live out our best lives.

Presentation Date: September 26, 2020

Legal professionals are learning to work virtually but handling remote depositions can be challenging. During this session you will learn:

• An overview of video conference features
• Requirements of each participant
• How to easily introduce exhibits during the deposition
• How to record a video conference deposition 

Speaker Bio:

Shaun Fitzpatrick is the Owner / C.E.O. at Fortz Legal. Shaun has worked in the legal industry since 2006. After working for other companies and building his own book of business, he decided to venture out on his own dream of owning his own company. As a sales tiger to many in the industry, he is constantly striving to make more meaningful connections, offer Fortz's services to his clients and meet all their needs, no matter how big or small.

Presentation Date: September 26, 2020

If you think LinkedIn is just for job seekers, you are definitely missing out on valuable networking opportunities. While it's true that LinkedIn is a critical job seeking tool, we’ll start by going over some of the many ways that a strong LinkedIn presence can benefit you. We’ll also discuss the best strategies for building a strong and healthy LinkedIn network that will set you up for success no matter where your future takes you.

Learning Objectives:

• We’ll explore how to create and customize the perfect LinkedIn profile to represent the superstar that you are. 
• We’ll create your custom URL, talk about custom headlines, profile photo best practices, methods for showcasing your career accomplishments, utilizing various profile sections, getting endorsements, requesting recommendations and more. 

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) NALS General CLE hour 

Why would a criminal rob a bank when they can steal far more money from the safety and ease of sitting behind a computer screen! Beyond the money, the sensitive personal information of both employees and clients is just as attractive to the cyber thief. Additionally, remote work technologies like Zoom and webinars have provided cybercriminals with new ways to disrupt business and steal what is yours. Sadly, because most computer users are not properly protected, every year hundreds of thousands become the latest victims of cybercrime. By using examples of actual FBI cases, John will reveal the most common ways your business is vulnerable to a cyberattack, the threats inherent with remote technologies, and how you can to protect yourself. This presentation references Iannarelli’s book Information Governance and Security: Protecting and Managing Your Company's Proprietary Information and WTF; Why Teens Fail and What to Fix, A Guide to Keeping Your Children Safe.

Aaron Burrell is a lawyer with Dickinson Wright in Michigan. Aaron attended the University of Michigan and Western Michigan Thomas M. Cooley School of Law. Aaron practices law primarily in complex commercial litigation, appellate law, labor and employment law, and minority business enterprises. Aaron is a member of the Board of Commissioners of the State Bar of Michigan; member of the Board of Directors of Western Michigan’s Cooley School of Law and the Oakland County Bar Association; past-president of the D. Augustus Straker Bar Association and vice president its Foundation.

Presentation Date: September 26, 2020

So much has been said about how employers can engage their workers to generate more productivity. But what about those of us who choose to engage, in spite of the efforts of our employers? What do we bring to the employee engagement balance? This webinar will present new research in the role employees play in defining employee engagement. Thomas interviewed legal assistants from firms of all sizes and analyzed their responses to determine the strategies and motivations they use to engage in their work. This new research can help you be more engaged in the work you do.

This session, based on personal experience and lessons learned, will provide the how-to's of starting a freelance paralegal business. You will learn how to get (and keep) your own clients, define who your “client” is, find out how to avoid the dreaded “unauthorized practice of law,” and learn about the serious considerations needed before starting out on your own.  

Speaker Bio:

Wil Antonides is a member of his state chapter in Michigan and his local chapter, NALS of West Michigan. His service in our association led him to serve as president of the NALS of West Michigan chapter, before he became the first ever male president of the NALS of Michigan state chapter in April 2016. Well respected and loved by those he works and serves with, Wil holds valuable experience in the legal industry and specializes in civil litigation, family law, and insurance defense.

Presentation Date: September 26, 2020

Speaker Bio:   

Justin O’Dell has been actively practicing law in Georgia since his admission to the bar in 2002.  He founded O’Dell & O’Neal Attorneys in January 2013, based on a commitment to clients and community. Mr. O’Dell has litigated bench and jury cases in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia, and in the various Superior, State, Probate and Juvenile Courts of Metro Atlanta, Georgia. He has also appeared before the Cherokee and Cobb County Board of Commissioners as well as the Marietta City Council on various client matters related to licensing and zoning.

Mr. O’Dell has a broad range of practice areas, including but not limited to business and civil litigation disputes, family law matters, probate litigation and property litigation. He has appeared in a variety of forums related to property title and use.  Justin has also litigated consumer cases involving personal injury, wrongful foreclosure, wrongful eviction, breach of fiduciary duty and defective construction. Mr. O’Dell has become ingrained in the local community through civic and nonprofit service by serving on various civic and non-profit boards. 

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) NALS CLE hour in Civil Litigation 

Presentation Date: June 7, 2022 

The presenters will not only discuss hot topics and emerging themes in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, but they will provide resources that session attendees can take and share with their firms and organizations to help move diversity forward. Topics and themes include Implicit bias, Micro-aggressions, Intersectionality, Metrics for measuring DEI, and the Pipeline problem.

Learning Objectives:

• Have increased knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion 
• Have data to develop a business case for diversity, equity, and inclusion 
• Have resources and tools to help create and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) NALS General CLE hour 

COVID has impacted every aspect of our lives. This session will discuss what is the new normal for our workplaces and the lasting changes COVID has triggered. 

Speaker Bio:

David M. Buday is an attorney with Miller Johnson Attorneys in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He has practiced law since 1989, and focuses his work on labor and employment issues, working with clients all across the state of Michigan and has experience in a variety of industries, including labor law, manufacturing, construction, and more. Among his many accolades, David has been named the “Kalamazoo Lawyer of the Year” for Employment Law four times by Best Lawyers and has also been recognized in “The Best Lawyers for America” for employment law.

Presentation Date: September 26, 2020

The webinar will cover canons, rules, and statutes that help define the Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL) as well as practical considerations on how to avoid UPL in the legal environment. Discover tips on how to be a valuable addition to any legal team while avoiding ethical violations. 

Speaker Bio:

Lynnette Noblitt received her undergraduate degree in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry from Yale University. She received a Masters degree in Biological Chemistry from the University of Michigan Medical School and Juris Doctorate from the University of Michigan Law School. She practiced intellectual property law at Ropes & Gray in New York City. She is currently a Professor and Chair in the Department of Government at Eastern Kentucky University where she also serves as the paralegal program director. Her areas of scholarly interest include intellectual property, legal ethics, online education, and critical reading pedagogy.

Thomas Parker received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Yale University. He received a Masters degree in Educational Administration from the University of Wisconsin at Madison and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Michigan Law School. He practiced intellectual property law at Fish & Neave in New York City and served as Director of Student Affairs at Brooklyn Law School. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Government at Eastern Kentucky University. His areas of scholarly interest include constitutional law, legal ethics, online education, and the opioid crisis in Appalachia.

Presentation Date: May 19, 2022

Live chat is everywhere, providing support and assistance to website visitors 24 hours a day. However, the most effective live chat is human operated, but why? People like to engage in conversation with other people – not robots or computer AI. In this session Lee will help you understand the benefits of having human operated live chat on your law firm’s website, as well as sharing tips and advice for successfully running it yourself with your own team.

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) NALS General CLE hour 

No matter your area of legal practice, it can be important to expand your horizons and understand elements of the law relating to immigration. This webinar will provide you with a comprehensive overview of immigration law and help you understand the ins and outs of this important topic.

Verna Seal is a senior paralegal in the law firm Perkins Coie’s Business / International Trade and Transactions group and has more than 25 years of experience in the area of immigration law.  Prior to immigration law, she has many years of corporate transaction/SEC compliance experience, as well as litigation.  Overall, she has over 40 years of experience working in the legal field.  She had worked on numerous pro bono cases for the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, as well as OneAmerica and Washington New Americans.

Verna has been a member of NALS since 1992.  Since that time, she has held leadership positions in NALS of Minneapolis, NALS of Minnesota, Dallas Association of Legal Professionals, NALS of Portland, NALS of Greater Seattle, and NALS of Washington, as well as NALS serving as National Marketing Director and National Membership Director.

Verna was elected to the Tukwila City Council in 2006 and currently serves as budget chair.  She also sits on the National League of Cities Youth, Education, and Families Council, and serves on the city of Tukwila Library Advisory Board and the Friends of the Tukwila Library board.  She is the former President and co-founder of the Tukwila Children’s Foundation and has also sat on the board of Tukwila Community Schools Collaboration and the Tukwila Pantry.  She was a Girl Scout leader for 12 years and for the last 5 years, served as Service Unit Manager for the Tukwila/Burien Service area.

Verna received her Advanced Paralegal Certificate from Northeastern University School of Law in Boston in 1988, as well as her Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from California State University, Fullerton,  in 1986.  She also holds both her PLS and PP certifications.

This webinar is Part 1 of a 2 part webinar series.

This webinar is Part 2 of a 2 part webinar series.

Immigration laws is a rapidly changing field. In this session you will learn essential concepts of U.S. immigration issues, including what a visa allows, what an immigration status allows, and the implications of lawful versus unlawful presence. 

Speaker Bio:

Reginald A. Pacis, an attorney working with the firm Butzel Long in Detroit, Michigan. Reggie specializes in immigration law. He is a member of both the American Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and has earned much acclaim in his career, being listed in The Best Lawyers in America and in Michigan’s Superlawyers in immigration law. Mr. Pacis has enjoyed a successful career in the law, which began in 1997 after he attended Michigan State University for both his undergraduate degree and law school education.

Presentation Date: September 26, 2020

The pandemic has left no stone unturned in its impact on the delivery of legal services. This pandemic effect has played a particularly interesting role in how non-profit legal providers do their work. Attend this program to learn what one such provider has done to better manage its operations while carrying out important and timely social justice initiatives and continuing to litigate high impact cases.

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) NALS General CLE hour 

The presentation will provide an overview of the structure of the IRS, common disputes taxpayers have with the IRS, and tips and tricks when representing a taxpayer.

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) NALS General CLE hour 

Learn from the first exclusively non-DNA innocence clinic in the country. Founded 11 years ago, the MIC has won the successful release from prison of 23 clients, who served anywhere for a few months to several decades in prison for crimes they did not commit. This session will describe the intake, evaluation, investigation and litigation components of this unique law school clinical program, before closing with stories of a couple of the Clinic's most recent cases.

Speaker Bio:

The Innocence Clinic is part of the University of Michigan School of Law and exists to prove innocence of individuals wrongly convicted of crimes. The clinic specializes specifically in cases where there is no DNA to be tested, therefore seeking to exonerate individuals based on other evidence. Imran Syed, who serves as the Assistant Director of the Innocence Clinic, is also a clinical assistant professor of law and has seen much success throughout his legal career. Jennifer Simmons, works as the Clinical Administrator of the Innocence Clinic.

Presentation Date: September 26, 2020

Speaker Bio: Mr. Marshal Willick is the principal of the Willick Law Group, an A/V rated Family Law firm in Las Vegas, Nevada, and practices in trial and appellate Family Law. He is a Certified Family Law Specialist, a Fellow of both the American and International Academies of Matrimonial Lawyers, former Chair of the Nevada Bar Family Law Section and past President of the Nevada chapter of the AAML. He has authored several books and articles on Family Law and retirement benefits issues, and was managing editor of the Nevada Family Law Practice Manual.

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) NALS CLE hour in Family Law 

Presentation Date: February 2, 2016 

Tim Thames is the eDiscovery Director with Legal Eagle. A veteran of providing legal services, Tim brings more than 26 years of hands-on litigation experience with 14 years of concentrated involvement in eDiscovery. Tim has proven expertise to assist clients through every stage of discovery. He leads the eDiscovery and digital forensics team with Legal Eagle.

Tim is well known in the legal community from his work leading CLE’s locally and nationally on topics including trial support, eDiscovery, digital forensics and applying technology resources in the litigation environment. He has certifications in many eDiscovery applications and technical tools, including CCO and CCPA certifications from Cellebrite, a digital collections tool. In addition, Tim is an Adjunct Professor with Midlands Technical College in Columbia, SC covering legal technology, law office management and eDiscovery coursework. Tim graduated from the University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC with a bachelor’s degree and ABA approved certificate from the National Center of Paralegal Training, in Atlanta, GA.

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) hour CLE in NALS E-Discovery 

Presentation Date: May 11, 2021

Speakers sponsored by Crowe LLP

Terry Landry is a Manager at Crowe LLP and a member of the Forensic Services Group.  He has provided support in the digital forensics area for over nineteen years. He has conducted data collections and analysis on cases including IP theft, civil litigation, government subpoena requests, and company mergers. He has also provided expert witness services including reports and testimony.

Prior to joining Crowe, Terry was a certified Digital Forensics Investigator and for over ten years provided digital forensics software instruction to local and foreign law enforcement, government and federal agencies, as well as military intelligence and private sector corporate investigators.

Mike Dominguez is a Consultant at Crowe and joined the Forensic Services Group in 2022 specializing in digital forensics and eDiscovery. His focus is on data collections, forensic analysis, and remediation services as part of cases that involve government subpoena requests, intellectual property theft, civil litigation, and company mergers. He holds two industry certifications.

CLE:
This session is approved for 1.0 CLE in General Law.

EDUCATORS: Contact info@nals.org to inquire about sharing this video with your students for free!

In this webinar, you will learn:

• Designing the perfect job
• Writing your resume to attract the right employers
• Yes, your network is your most valuable asset
• Secrets for acing the interview
• Negotiating the fine points
• When to compromise

What you will take-away:

• Up-to-date resume writing techniques
• How to persuade the right employer
• Fine tuning your salary negotiations 

Speaker Bio: Chere Estrin is the CEO of Estrin Legal Staffing, a top nationwide staffing organization with a five-star Google Business Review rating. She has been a well-known name in the field for over 20 years. Chere was recently interviewed by The Wall Street Journal and Fortune Magazine and named “One of the Top Women Leaders in Los Angeles” She has written 10 books on legal careers, hundreds of articles and has been written up in publications such as the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Trib, Newsweek, Entrepreneur and others. She received the prestigious Los Angeles/Century City Women of Achievement Award and was a finalist for the Inc. Magazine Entrepreneur of the Year award. She gives numerous webinars including those for Lawline and LawPractice. Chere is a former administrator at an AmLaw 200 firm and Sr. Vice President in a $5 billion company. Reach out at: chere@estrinlegalstaffing.com. 

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) NALS general CLE hour

Presentation Date: February 3, 2023

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the focus of legal master’s programs.
• Apply individual personal and career goals to potential graduate study opportunities.
• Develop individualized considerations and questions based on goals for graduate study.

Presenter:

Susan H. Stephan serves as the Director of the Master of Legal Studies Program at the University of Cincinnati College of Law. She has taught as adjunct law faculty since 2001 in areas including antitrust, intellectual property, information security, federal privacy, cyberlaw, blockchain and cryptocurrency law, workplace technology, alternative dispute resolution, law and economics, administrative law, workers’ compensation, and labor and employment law.

Susan is also active in the American Bar Association Business Law Section’s Cyberspace Law Committee, Consumer Privacy & Data Analytics Subcommittee, and Digital Media Subcommittee. She received a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies from Northwestern University, a Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline College of Law, a Master of Arts from New York University, and an LL.M. in Information Technology Law at the University of Edinburgh Law School. She also holds a Certificate in Online Distance Education from the University of Minnesota.

1. Learn about State Paid Sick Leave Laws
2. Learn costly mistakes to avoid
3. Learn how employers can approach compliance with these new laws

About the Presenter:

Benjamin Dudek is an employment attorney in the Columbia office of Fisher Phillips who uses his legal and legislative experience to assist clients with their workplace matters. He is very active in defending employers against administrative charges and lawsuits in state and federal courts. Ben represents clients in matters involving the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); Title VII discrimination, retaliation, and harassment; the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA); wrongful discharge; and wage and hour laws. Ben also drafts and reviews handbooks and employment policies for clients with operations across the country. In particular, Ben counsels clients on drug and alcohol testing policies and procedures.

Prior to attending law school, Ben was a staffer for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in Washington, D.C. Within his practice, he monitors the latest legislative developments affecting employers on the federal, state, and local levels. Ben received his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law and his B.A. summa cum laude, from U of SC. During law school, Ben was a Senior Articles Editor for the South Carolina Law Review. He is the author of “Rebutting the Strong Presumption of Reliability for Effective Assistance: The Pursuit of Cumulative Analysis for Strickland Claims in South Carolina,” 65 S.C. L. Rev. 685 (2014). Ben was inducted into the Order of the Coif and the Order of Wig and Robe. In addition, he received CALI Awards in Business Corporations; Civil Procedure; Legal Reasoning, Analysis, and Writing I; and Problems in Professional Responsibility. Ben is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch (2021-2022). Before joining Fisher Phillips, Ben served as a law clerk to the Honorable H. Bruce Williams on the South Carolina Court of Appeals. Ben is admitted to practice in South Carolina and is admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Cost:
$25 for NALS members; $50 for non-members.
A personalized Zoom link will be sent 48 hours prior to the webinar.
This webinar will be recorded and available for purchase in the webinar store if you are unable to attend the live session.

CLE/CPE:
This session is approved for 1.0 CLE/CPE in Employment but is applicable to any area of law.

• Judge Analytics and Ruling History
• Draft Stronger Motions, Faster
• Case Valuation and Verdict Data
• Strategic State Trial Court Research
• Alerts - Stay Informed

Discover how you can capitalize on legal research + analytics using state court data to make more informed decisions. This informative session will add value to your firm and to your practice. 

CLE Credit: Worth one (1) hour NALS CLE in Trial Management.