Calendar Events

Date: 2025-01-21 — 2025-04-29

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM every Tuesday, virtual

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Houston Paralegal Association

CLE Hours Earned: 20

Cost: $100 HPA members, $145 nonmembers

Event Contact:
Montye Holmes
mholmes@craincaton.com
(713) 752-8658

DESCRIPTION:

The Orientation Meeting will be held on January 21, 2025, via Zoom. The Review Course will meet for 13 weeks (13 sessions), via Zoom, from February through April, to study and review all Knowledge Exam and Skills Exam sections of the new NALA CP Exam.

Save the date for up to 14 hours of CLE from the Paralegal Division.  TAPS 2025 will take place September 24-26, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.

Check back for more details!

Date: 2025-03-25 — 2025-03-25

Time: 10:00 am, – 5:00 pm EST

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Institute for Paralegal Education

CLE Hours Earned: 6.0

Cost: 319.00

Event Contact:
LeAnna Supri
leanna.supri@nbi-sems.com
(855) 855-6240

DESCRIPTION:

Start your engine! This course will help you understand your role in auto injury claims and
how you can help navigate the road to a favorable outcome. From initial intake to final
settlement or trial, you’ll gain essential insights to ensure you’re prepared at every turn.
Don’t miss this crash course – register today!
● Take those critical first steps to get the case in motion.
● Get real-world advice for reducing lien amounts.
● Craft a demand package that will help drive negotiations in your attorney’s favor.
● Look under the hood during discovery.
● Organize evidence and tune up your team’s presentation for court.

Date: 2025-03-26 — 2025-03-26

Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm EST

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Institute for Paralegal Education

CLE Hours Earned: 6.0

Cost: 319.00

Event Contact:
LeAnna Supri
leanna.supri@nbi-sems.com
(855) 855-6240

DESCRIPTION:

Do you know all the tips and tricks for making objections in discovery? Are you aware of
the best approaches to reviewing, bates-stamping/indexing of documents, and managing
other aspects of the production process? In this program, seasoned faculty will share
their hard-won insights for answering requests and handling traditional and electronic
productions with finesse. Enhance your skills – register today!
● Obtain best practices for responding to interrogatories, RFAs, RFPs, and other
requests.
● Gain practical insights on making objections to discovery requests.
● Learn how to effectively review documents for privilege, responsiveness, and other
issues.
● Get pointers on bates-stamping, redaction, duplication, and indexing of documents.
● Explore how to best manage electronic productions and work with PDF, TIFF, and
native file formats.
● Receive tips on keeping proper discovery, privilege, and production logs.

Date: 2025-03-27 — 2025-03-27

Time: 10 AM CT – 1 PM CT, Live Virtual Workshop,

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: AALNC

CLE Hours Earned: 6

Cost: $200 Early Bird Member/ $275 Early Bird Non-Member || $225 Regular Member/ $300 Regular Non-Member

Event Contact:
Ariel
info@aalnc.org
(312) 321-5177

DESCRIPTION:

This event will provide a mixture of LNC clinical, LNC practice, and LNC business education and mentoring to start or grow your beginning LNC career. The interactive virtual workshop is built to provide business and marketing tips to help attendees create a strong LNC foundation, on which to apply the nursing process to their LNC practice. LNC Jumpstart is structured with LNC faculty to provide educational content on subjects including what legal nurse consulting is and what it isn’t, LNC work product overview, getting started as an LNC, and the LNC as a nursing expert witness and behind-the-scenes LNC. As part of this workshop, attendees will have an on-demand learning activity to attend on their own time and schedule, followed by the live, half-day virtual event. Attendees will have many opportunities to meet and interact in experiential learning with faculty, experienced LNCs, and new LNC peers.

By attending this program, attendees will:

Define the practice of legal nurse consulting and the roles of the legal nurse consult (LNC).
Examine effective approaches and tools for starting and maintaining a successful LNC practice.
Identify common LNC work products and methods to perfect skills.
Define the role of a behind the scenes LNC for plaintiff firm and defense firm.
Define the role of a testifying expert in a medical malpractice case.
Identify the four elements of a negligence case.
Examine how the expert nurse provides an opinion and what the standard of care is.
Explain the documents needed before a case review.
Discuss documentation that occurs after a case review.
Review preparation for deposition.
Discuss how deposition testimony differs from trial testimony.

Continuing Education: The American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Contact hours:6.0

Successful Completion:

View on-demand program and attend live workshop
Complete on-line evaluation

Date: 2025-03-27 — 2025-03-27

Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Institute for Paralegal Education

CLE Hours Earned: 1.0

Cost: 119.00

Event Contact:
LeAnna Supri
leanna.supri@nbi-sems.com
(855) 855-6240

DESCRIPTION:

best practices for working with electronic legal files. From cloud computing tips to
document retention guidelines, don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your ability to
handle digital files with care. Register today!
● Review key ethics opinions on the dos and don’ts of handling electronic files.
● Examine best practices for safeguarding client confidentiality.
● Determine what steps to take when responding to a data breach.
*Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general
overview and does not constitute IPE’s endorsement or recommendation of any specific
product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics
provider.

Date: 2025-03-27 — 2025-03-27

Time: Noon – 1 p.m. (Central Time)

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas

CLE Hours Earned: 1 CLE Credit, TBLS approved for Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Law

Cost: $40 Members; $50 Non-Members

Event Contact:
Online CLE Chair
onlinecle@txpd.org
(000) 000-0111

DESCRIPTION:

Speaker: John J. Rastoka w/Clark Hill – The presentation will discuss Affidavits. Affidavits concerning the cost and necessity of medical services are an essential part of almost all personal injury cases. Undoubtedly during their career, a paralegal will be asked by an attorney to calculate the deadline to file an affidavit under Section 18.001 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. Section 18.001 identifies the requirements for these all-important affidavits and the just as important counter-affidavits. This event will explain why these affidavits are so important and help to identify the purpose and deadlines associated.

Date: 2025-03-27 — 2025-03-27

Time: noon-1pm

Venue Type: In-Person

Sponsor: San Antonio Paralegal Association

CLE Hours Earned: 1.0

Cost: $45 for Members/$50 Non-Members

Event Contact:
Diana Olack
dianaolack768@gmail.com
(210) 827-2144

Location:
Old San Francisco Steakhouse
10223 Sahara Dr.

San Antonio TX 78216

DESCRIPTION:

Speaker: Hon Judge Ron Rangel, 379th Judicial District Court
Topic: Judicial Recusals and Disqualifications

MENU: WEDGE SALAD W/ HOMEMADE CREAMY BLUE CHEESE DRESSING, CHAMPAGNE CHICKEN WITH LEMON-BASIL RISOTTO AND ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS, ROLLS AND BUTTER, CHEF’S CHOICE DESSERT, UNSWEET TEA AND WATER.

*****No Shows will be invoiced*****
Cancellations should be made no later than 12:00 pm, Monday, March 24, 2025. NO refunds for registrations will be available after that date due to contractual obligations with venue. If you have any questions, please contact SAPA’s Public Relations Director: publicrelations@saparalegal.org
We will have items to be raffled so bring cash to buy tickets. The proceeds from tickets purchased go to our charity, Lupus Foundation of America-Lonestar Chapter

Date: 2025-03-28 — 2025-03-28

Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Institute for Paralegal Education

CLE Hours Earned: 1.0

Cost: 119.00

Event Contact:
LeAnna Supri
leanna.supri@nbi-sems.com
(855) 855-6240

DESCRIPTION:

Save hours each week with time-tested medical record management tactics that enhance
your efficiency! Join our seasoned faculty as they explore paralegal best practices for
managing and interpreting medical records. Uncover the top mistakes paralegals make
when organizing medical records, determine how to locate key information, and develop
strategies for handling issues with heavily redacted records. Take your skills to the next
level – register today!
● Formulate strategies for effective medical record organization.
● Discover emerging software tools for streamlined medical record management.
● Gain tips for collaborating with forensic specialists and medical experts.
*Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general
overview and does not constitute IPE’s endorsement or recommendation of any specific
product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics
provider.

Date: 2025-03-28 — 2025-03-28

Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, In-person

Venue Type: In-Person

Sponsor: Tulsa Law Review – University of Tulsa College of Law

CLE Hours Earned: 2

Cost: 0

Event Contact:
Taylor Pepperworth
tkp0123@utulsa.edu
(812) 239-7761

Location:
University of Tulsa, Student Union, Great Hall A
3135 E 5th Pl

Tulsa OK 74104

DESCRIPTION:

The Tulsa Law Review Symposium is an all-day event held at the University of Tulsa College of Law in Great Hall A on March 28, 2025, from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. The Symposium’s focus is on the trust doctrine between the tribes and the federal government, and it will consist of four panels and one lunch keynote speaker. The panel topics are as follows: (1) Equal Protection and Indian Law; (2) Trust Responsibilities, McGirt, and Tribal Relations in Oklahoma; (3) Land Issues Related to Fractionation, the Cobell Settlement, and Better Models of Land-Based Reconciliation; and (4) a Roundtable Discussion about the future of the trust doctrine. Lunch will be provided as well as snacks throughout the day. Legal professionals who attend will be offered continued learning credit.

Date: 2025-03-28 — 2025-03-28

Time: 12 PM – 1 PM, Virtual

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Dallas Area Paralegal Association

CLE Hours Earned: 1.0

Cost: DAPA Members = Free; Non DAPA Members = $10

Event Contact:
Elena Taylor
medical@dallasparalegals.org

DESCRIPTION:

John A. Bermingham, Jr

John A. Bermingham, Jr. Esq. is a New Jersey Attorney who has over 15 years of experience as in-house counsel and has his own law firm where he leads negotiations in business deals, transactional matters, corporate law and contract law. Additionally, as a side – he provides pro-bono legal services for the disadvantaged, students and the elderly.

Attorney Bermingham is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the Supreme Court of New Jersey and all other state courts of New Jersey; and admitted to the District Court for the Federal District of New Jersey.

Attorney Bermingham is also a professor who teaches Constitutional Law, Business Law, and other various law classes for Purdue University, Southern New Hampshire University, Centenary University and recently Moravian University. In 2013, Centenary College awarded Professor Bermingham with the Adjunct Excellence Award as voted on by students in the program and Centenary University awarded him as adjunct professor of the year in 2020. He received Adjunct Professor of the Year for Purdue University in 2015 and 2022.

He received his Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies at Arizona State University, his MBA with a Concentration in Criminal Justice at Saint Leo University and his Juris Doctor at Catholic University in Washington, DC.

Furthermore, John Bermingham was elected by the people of Upper Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania in the November, 2015, General Election to the Upper Mount Bethel Board of Supervisors and was re-elected for a Board of Supervisor position in 2021, where he will be serving until 2027. Currently, John is the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for Upper Mount Bethel and has been for over five years.

John has authored four children’s books: 1) Our Gift from God 2) Our Family Picture 3) The Firefighters of Upper Mount Bethel and 4) The Road Crew of Upper Mount Bethel.

He lives in Upper Mount Bethel with his wife Laura, their ten-year-old son John (“JC”), and six-year-old son Michael. He has published articles for the National Association of Legal Assistants/Paralegals (NALA) and worked on their examination questions for paralegals.

Live Webcast!

39th Texas Forum for Paralegals & Attorneys: Brave New (Legal World) 

MCLE Credit: 6.50 hours (1 ethics). Applies to the Texas Bar College. and has been approved by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization: Civil, Family and Personal Injury Trial Law.

March 28, 2025 – Watch from your computer or mobile device!

See brochure for detailed information on event and registration.

Texas Forum 2025 Paralegal

Date: 2025-04-02 — 2025-04-02

Time: 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM EST

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Institute for Paralegal Education

CLE Hours Earned: 3

Cost: 219

Event Contact:
LeAnna Supri
leanna.supri@nbi-sems.com
(855) 855-6240

DESCRIPTION:

Are you juggling multiple cases, drowning in documents, and racing against deadlines? It’s time to elevate your personal injury case management skills! This guide will reveal effective tips and tricks to help you organize case files, meet tight deadlines, coordinate with clients, and more. Ensure cases are handled efficiently so you can help your attorney achieve the best possible outcome for clients – register today!

Review effective techniques for organizing documents and managing evidence.
Learn how to wrangle medical records from multiple providers.
Ensure that clients and witnesses are well informed and are where they need to be throughout proceedings.
Discover strategic approaches to tracking deadlines so you can deliver on time, every time.
Get your attorney completely courtroom ready with handy trial preparation pointers.

Date: 2025-04-08 — 2025-04-08

Time: 12 Noon to 1 PM (Central Time)

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas

CLE Hours Earned: 1 hour of CLE Credit

Cost: $40 Members; $50 Non-Members

Event Contact:
Online CLE Chair
onlinecle@txpd.org
(000) 000-0111

DESCRIPTION:

Speakers: Professor Angela Downes – UNT College of Law & Professor Kay Elliott – Texas A&M College; The presentation will cover a recent informal survey that found that legal practitioners highlighted an overall decrease in civility in their practices. During this session, learn the importance and ethical considerations of civility-the simply acting with formal politeness when communicating, working with clients, and conducting business—and how it should be the cornerstone of both the paralegal’s client interaction, case preparation and in the courtroom. Civility creates connection.

Date: 2025-04-08 — 2025-04-08

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Institute for Paralegal Education

CLE Hours Earned: 1.0

Cost: 119

Event Contact:
LeAnna Supri
leanna.supri@nbi-sems.com
(855) 855-6240

DESCRIPTION:

Paralegals who support attorneys with contracts play a key role in the smooth management of the entire lifecycle of the contract, from preparation through final execution, management, distribution, renewal and/or termination. Are you optimizing your team’s time and efforts? This course offers practical tips for improving the process. Refine your contract management practices – register today!

Set up and meet deadlines such as renewal dates, termination clauses, and performance milestones.
Learn how to allocate contracts to reviewers and coordinate timely reviews.
Keep accurate records of contract versions, amendments, and approvals.
Gain better control of the execution and signature process.

Date: 2025-04-08 — 2025-04-08

Time: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association

CLE Hours Earned: 1

Cost: Members: Free with Registration Code Non-Members: $15.00

Event Contact:
Sally Almendarez
sally.almendarez@harriscountytx.gov
(346) 354-7506

DESCRIPTION:

Join us and learn how to balance innovation with legal, HR, and data privacy compliance in the use of AI. This presentation will cover best practices in effectively navigating legal, HR, and data privacy compliance risks in the legal and litigation field when implementing AI in business. Speaker: Jason F. Barrett, JD, Principal & Founder – JAME Consulting.

Date: 2025-04-09 — 2025-04-09

Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Institute for Paralegal Education

CLE Hours Earned: 6

Cost: 319

Event Contact:
LeAnna Supri
leanna.supri@nbi-sems.com
(855) 855-6240

DESCRIPTION:

Failing to conduct a comprehensive and accurate investigation can shatter your credibility – as well as your attorney’s – and jeopardize the client’s case. Do you really want to risk it? In this indispensable legal guide, our experienced instructors present best practices for assisting your attorney in conducting a robust investigation. Enhance your expertise – register today!

Add new interviewing tactics to your tool kit.
Streamline the process of requesting public records.
Hear tried-and-true strategies for obtaining medical records.
Leverage technology for more efficient investigations.
Identify the benefits of a post-investigative debriefing.

Date: 2025-04-10 — 2025-04-10

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Institute for Paralegal Education

CLE Hours Earned: 1

Cost: 119

Event Contact:
LeAnna Supri
leanna.supri@nbi-sems.com
(855) 855-6240

DESCRIPTION:

When it comes to medical records, what’s clutter and what’s critical to substantiating claims and demonstrating the extent of injuries? This medical-records-made-easy course will show you how to obtain, analyze, and use records to establish a clear medical narrative. Get the insights you need to quickly home in on case-supporting evidence for your attorney and effectively manage medical records in auto injury cases. Register today!

Understand injuries that result from auto accidents and the medical documentation that can substantiate them.
Ensure you have a comprehensive set of medical records and a well-organized file.
Know what to look for in initial medical assessments, in-hospital records, and treatment documentation.

Date: 2025-04-11 — 2025-04-11

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Institute for Paralegal Education

CLE Hours Earned: 1.0

Cost: 119

Event Contact:
LeAnna Supri
leanna.supri@nbi-sems.com
(855) 855-6240

DESCRIPTION:

Your clients often meet you on the worst days of their lives, going through the devastation of loss and grief. And they have a complex legal process looming ahead of them. Let us help you be the guiding hand that will lead them through it with empathy and understanding (while keeping your sanity and productivity, too). Register today!

Understand grief and what it does to decision-making.
Adopt effective language for communicating with clients in distress.
Determine what boundaries you need to set with clients.
Distinguish support and availability from codependency.

Date: 2025-04-15 — 2025-04-15

Time: 12 PM – 1 PM

Venue Type: In-Person

Sponsor: Dallas Area Paralegal Association

CLE Hours Earned: 1.0

Cost: Free (Lunch and Parking Cost)

Event Contact:
Caroline Rose
programs@dallasparalegals.org

Location:
Arts District Mansion
2101 Ross Ave

Dallas TX 75201

DESCRIPTION:

Our April General Membership Meeting will be in-person at the Arts District Mansion and presented by Venky Venkatraman.

Experienced attorney, mediator, consultant, and arbitrator with a multicultural background having lived, studied, and worked in different countries specializing primarily in international and domestic business, information technology, and intellectual property law. Highly experienced in the information technology industry, especially expert in outsourcing involving companies and teams in various countries. Registered Patent Attorney experienced with filing and prosecuting patents and trademarks with the USPTO. Licensed to practice law in the State of New York.

Admitted to:
– the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
– the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
– the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
– the United States Supreme Court

Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trade Office (USPTO). Credentialed as an Advanced Mediator by the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association. Appointed to the American Arbitration Association’s Roster of Arbitrators and Mediators as a Commercial and Consumer Arbitrator and Mediator specializing in Domestic Business, International Business, Information Technology, and Intellectual Property.

This event qualifies for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit through DAPA.
*** For additional questions regarding this event, please contact Caroline Rose programs@dallasparalegals.org.

Optional Lunch Buffet
Price includes tax/gratuity
$14 Soup and Salad only
$18 Full Buffet

Parking
$5 Parking Garage

Date: 2025-04-15 — 2025-04-15

Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Institute for Paralegal Education

CLE Hours Earned: 1

Cost: 119

Event Contact:
LeAnna Supri
leanna.supri@nbi-sems.com
(855) 855-6240

DESCRIPTION:

Calendaring can be overwhelming, especially for multiple attorneys! Let’s talk about determining crucial deadlines, keeping a master calendar, and strategies for juggling multiple caseloads. Walk away with actionable tips to help prevent missed deadlines and keep your team ahead of the game. Whether you’re a seasoned legal professional or just starting out, this program is tailored to elevate your skills and confidence in calendar coordination- register today!

Explore tactics for coordinating master calendars, shared calendars, and individual calendars.
Uncover collaborative calendaring methods to improve clarity and keep your attorneys on track.
Learn how Microsoft Outlook and other applications can streamline your team’s calendar management.

Date: 2025-04-16 — 2025-04-16

Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Institute for Paralegal Education

CLE Hours Earned: 6.0

Cost: 319.00

Event Contact:
LeAnna Supri
leanna.supri@nbi-sems.com
(855) 855-6240

DESCRIPTION:

Imagine this: You submitted your discovery findings to your attorney. During the middle of
trial, a key piece of information comes out that you missed during the discovery process.
As a direct result, the client’s case is in jeopardy, and your attorney’s trust in you has
been diminished. Do you really want to gamble with those odds? In this paralegal
-focused guide, our seasoned faculty arm you with best practices for enhancing your
efficiency and ensuring accuracy during divorce discovery. Take the first step towards
success – register today!
● Demonstrate best practices for drafting discovery requests and responses.
● Find out the latest tips and tricks for organizing discovery documents.
● Pick up new strategies for obtaining evidence from smartphones and social media.
● Determine what to look for when analyzing individual tax returns.
● Develop strategies for managing discovery in high-asset divorce cases.
*Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general
overview and does not constitute IPE’s endorsement or recommendation of any specific
product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics
provider.

Date: 2025-04-23 — 2025-04-23

Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Institute for Paralegal Education

CLE Hours Earned: 6

Cost: 319

Event Contact:
LeAnna Supri
leanna.supri@nbi-sems.com
(855) 855-6240

DESCRIPTION:

The start of every business must be thoroughly researched and organized to give it the best chance of success. This course will give you the knowledge, forms, and checklists you need to assist in LLC formation. Register today!

Organgize client intake and initial research necessary for drafting formation documents.
Discover the nuances of creating different types of LLCs and essential taxation considerations.
Review all the documents and steps needed to form an LLC.
Set up critical recordkeeping and reporting practices that shore up LLC protections.
Stay within the bounds of ethical restrictions on what paralegals can do in LLC formation.

Date: 2025-04-24 — 2025-04-24

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM EST

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Institute for Paralegal Education

CLE Hours Earned: 3

Cost: 219

Event Contact:
LeAnna Supri
leanna.supri@nbi-sems.com
(855) 855-6240

DESCRIPTION:

Wave goodbye to missed deadlines and high stress levels, and wave hello to enhanced efficiency and organization! In this essential course, our distinguished faculty dole out paralegal tips and tricks for effective case file management. Explore best practices for building a calendar system, gain insights into the most popular case management software, and more. Boost your productivity – register today!

Analyze best practices for client management and communication.
Obtain tips for tracking court dates and deadlines.
Evaluate different methods of organizing and storing case files.
Discover the legal essentials of closing and archiving case files.

The Paralegal Division is the host of the 2025 TAPA Conference.  

April 25-26, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn – Denton
3110 Colorado Blvd
Denton, TX 76210

Friday, April 25, 2025, 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm CLE
“Legal Team Building, Leadership and Ethics”

Strengthen your legal team building and leadership skills through CLE with Julia Simon, in addition to an ethics presentation from the
Paralegal Division Ethics Chair and Ambassador, Ellen Lockwood.

Friday, April 25, 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Networking Event

Join us for a fun evening of bowling (optional) and networking.
Heavy Appetizers, Sodas and Tea included.

Saturday, April 26, 2025, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Paralegal Association Leadership Conference
Local Paralegal Association Leaders Only
(Lunch included)

This exciting leadership conference is for local Paralegal associations across the State of Texas to discuss important updates and information about what is going on in their associations to grow serve their members and the communities.

See the Registration Packet Here

Date: 2025-04-26 — 2025-04-27

Time: TBA

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor:

CLE Hours Earned: TBA

Cost: Early Bird till March 7, 2025: $575 – Members; $700 – Nonmembers;

Event Contact:
AALNC
info@aalnc.org
(312) 321-5177

DESCRIPTION:

We are excited to share that the AALNC Annual Forum 2025 is moving virtual! This event is the leading forum for connections among legal nurse consultants of all experience levels and specialties, now even more convenient for your busy schedule. AALNC casts a wide net of education sessions while providing a remarkable amount of networking opportunities between colleagues and exhibitors. Exchange ideas, explore trends, and attain new knowledge to improve your professional career.

By attending the Annual Forum, you’ll gain the opportunity to:

Connect with fellow LNCs
Enjoy a shared experience with the AALNC community
Learn about best practices in a variety of interest areas
Earn continuing education hours

Who Should Attend?
Legal nurse consulting proudly casts a wide net and the AALNC Annual Forum 2025 will provide programming and sessions applicable to a variety of specialties and interest areas, including:

Life Care Planning
Risk Management
Case Management
Occupational Health
Forensics
Expert Witnessing
Worker’s Compensation
School Nursing
Corrections
Civil Rights
and more!
Why Attend?
All practicing legal nurse consultants and registered nurses exploring the LNC specialty practice will find the Annual Forum’s education and networking opportunities critical to their success.

Engage in educational activities that will address your personal learning interests and needs.
Analyze selected LNC practices and attain new knowledge and skills to improve personal work products as well as client satisfaction and outcomes.
Interact with colleagues to exchange ideas, explore trends and issues, and consult for personal assistance in meeting specific practice needs.

Date: 2025-04-29 — 2025-04-29

Time: 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM EST

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Institute for Paralegal Education

CLE Hours Earned: 3

Cost: 219

Event Contact:
LeAnna Supri
leanna.supri@nbi-sems.com
(855) 855-6240

DESCRIPTION:

A paralegal who can effectively deal with witnesses will free up valuable time for their attorney supervisors, providing peace of mind as they focus on legal strategy and case preparation. Can your attorneys trust you to deliver? This concise course will reveal critical witness management skills every litigation paralegal should know. From identifying witnesses to providing courtroom support, get the insights you need to provide your attorney critical support. Elevate your impact – register today!

Find background information on witnesses that could affect the case or testimony.
Gain expertise in conducting witness interviews and capturing compelling statements.
Make sure witnesses are where they need to be, when and where your attorneys need them.
Create well-organized witness files that can be easily accessed throughout the case.

Date: 2025-04-30 — 2025-04-30

Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Institute for Paralegal Education

CLE Hours Earned: 6

Cost: 319

Event Contact:
LeAnna Supri
leanna.supri@nbi-sems.com
(855) 855-6240

DESCRIPTION:

Trusts and estates paralegals know the work doesn’t begin and end at getting the will and trust drafted. The only way the estate plan works is when it’s based on accurate information, signed and executed properly, and if it’s updated regularly. This legal guide covers the process from client intake through execution, life event changes, all the way to probate. Get practical knowledge to help you accomplish the tasks more effectively. Register today!

Improve and customize your client intake and make sure all the necessary documents are gathered.
Get tips for effective communication with various stakeholders.
Prepare clients for the estate planning process and organize case files.
Make better use of customized estate planning document templates.
Stay on top of post-drafting estate plan execution and maintenance.
Learn how to assist attorneys in estate planning and probate.

Date: 2025-05-07 — 2025-05-07

Time: 12 Noon – 1 PM (Central Time)

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas

CLE Hours Earned: 1 hour of CLE Credit, TBLS approved for Civil Trial Law and Family Law

Cost: 1 hour of CLE Credit, TBLS approved for Civil Trial Law and Family Law

Event Contact:
Online CLE Chair
onlinecle@txpd.org
(000) 000-0111

DESCRIPTION:

Speaker: Shannon A.S. Quardos; The aim of this presentation is to train paralegals, attorneys and parties about how to put their best foot forward in mediation, how to prepare damage models, key documents and pleadings, and evaluate settlement ranges so that the parties can be solutions focused and settle their case.

Date: 2025-05-07 — 2025-05-07

Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Institute for Paralegal Education

CLE Hours Earned: 6

Cost: 319

Event Contact:
LeAnna Supri
leanna.supri@nbi-sems.com
(855) 855-6240

DESCRIPTION:

Looking to build a solid foundation in family law? This course will provide you with the skills you need to manage divorce, support, and custody cases from start to finish. Learn how to conduct effective client intake, organize and maintain case files, and stay on top of important deadlines. Dive into analyzing financial documents and calculating support payments. Explore the options for custody and parenting plans and how to modify or terminate these orders. Unlock the skills you need to get started in family law – register today!

Streamline your workflow with case and file management software.
Unveil methods for reviewing financial records and assessing income.
Discover the procedures for divorce cases, including preparing the preliminary petition.
Build confidence in drafting important requests, responses, motions, and more.
Explore how to handle ethical dilemmas, such as UPL and dishonest clients.

Date: 2025-05-08 — 2025-05-08

Time: 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM EST

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Institute for Paralegal Education

CLE Hours Earned: 3

Cost: 219

Event Contact:
LeAnna Supri
leanna.supri@nbi-sems.com
(855) 855-6240

DESCRIPTION:

When it comes to personal injury cases, checklists are invaluable to ensuring no deadlines, evidence, liens, or other important details go overlooked. This paralegal program is chock full of checklists to help you ensure you’ve dotted the i’s and crossed the t’s. From case inception to tying up loose ends after trial, know exactly what steps you need to take and when. Keep cases organized and on track – register today!

Get a comprehensive overview of all key tasks that must be completed by plaintiff and defense.
Walk through checklists to ensure you’re leaving no stones unturned during case investigations.
Identify all potential liens and navigate the way to resolution with handy checklists.
Receive step-by-step guidance for discovery, trial preparation, and other litigation to-dos.

Date: 2025-05-15 — 2025-05-15

Time: 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM EST

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Institute for Paralegal Education

CLE Hours Earned: 3

Cost: 219

Event Contact:
LeAnna Supri
leanna.supri@nbi-sems.com
(855) 855-6240

DESCRIPTION:

Enhance your expertise in federal litigation! This course covers the essential Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) you need to know, from rules relating to managing discovery to rules applicable to assisting with motions and case strategy. Learn how you play a crucial role in case management by staying ahead of filing deadlines, organizing key documents, and ensuring compliance. We’ll also cover best practices and ethical considerations to help you stay in compliance with the FRCP, safeguard confidential information, and avoid sanctions. Join us to build confidence in supporting your legal team’s success in federal cases – register today!

Examine key rules of civil procedure that are most pertinent to paralegal practice.
Discover effective ways to use the FRCP to support your attorney in motion practice and beyond.
Discuss ethical considerations and the importance of compliance with the FRCP.

Date: 2025-05-17 — 2025-05-17

Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Venue Type: In-Person

Sponsor: District 12, District 14 & NTAP

CLE Hours Earned: 5

Cost: 0

Event Contact:
Maria Sturdy
Disrict14@txpd.org

Location:
Kilgore College
300 S. High Street

Longview TX 75601

DESCRIPTION:

~SAVE THE DATE: MAY 17, 2025~
Join PD Divisions 12 & 14, along with NTAP for the
NO PARALEGAL LEFT BEHIND CLE SUMMIT
5 hours of CLE (to include one hour of Ethics)

Available in person and virtual

Date: 2025-05-21 — 2025-05-21

Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Institute for Paralegal Education

CLE Hours Earned: 6

Cost: 319.00

Event Contact:
LeAnna Supri
leanna.supri@nbi-sems.com
(855) 855-6240

DESCRIPTION:

Managing transactional documents, as well as formation and operating records is a critical skill every corporate paralegal must master. This practical program offers foundational knowledge for documenting meetings, creating document retention systems, and ensuring proper retention and destruction practices. Whether you are new to the practice area or need a refresher, this program is for you. Register today!

Explore key provisions of formation documents and bylaws.
Improve your meeting minutes practices, obtain board members’ consent, and more.
Create and maintain a strong system for updating and maintaining corporate records.
Support corporate transactions with exhaustive due diligence requests.

Date: 2025-05-30 — 2025-05-30

Time: 8 AM – 5-PB

Venue Type: In-Person

Sponsor: Houston Paralegal Association

CLE Hours Earned: 7, including 1 Ethics hour

Cost: $100 – HPA Members; $130 – Nonmembers

Event Contact:
Ruth S Conley
rconley@shb.com
(713) 546-5630

Location:
Moody Gardens Conference Center
One Hope Boulevard

Galveston TX 77554

DESCRIPTION:

Earn 6 CLE hours, plus 1 Ethics hour when you attend HPA’s 2025 Annual CLE Conference. You can choose education sessions from two CLE tracks with topics on discovery, litigation, family law, PI, immigration law, bankruptcy law, and more. Speakers include USDC Judge Lee Rosenthal and 11th Division Business Court Judge Sofia Adrogue.
Over 120 paralegals from across the state attend every year and connect with over 30 legal vendors in our exhibit hall. Early bird registration ends May 9, 2025. Arrive early and attend our Game Night Social on Thursday, May 29, 2025 ($25 fee) which includes a dinner buffet, cash bar, and game night swag. Enjoy friendly competition while playing games similar to those seen on your favorite TV games shows. Space is limited to register early. You don’t want to miss this event!

Date: 2025-06-04 — 2025-06-04

Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Institute for Paralegal Education

CLE Hours Earned: 6

Cost: 319.00

Event Contact:
LeAnna Supri
leanna.supri@nbi-sems.com
(855) 855-6240

DESCRIPTION:

Do you have the best system in place for setting up client files; managing probate deadlines and communications; and preparing estate inventories, final accountings, and tax returns? This practical course will give you tips for improving your processes and drafting skills. Register today!

Walk through the essential steps of probate and estate administration.
Get practical tips for creating the file and organizing the incoming and created documents.
Create better inventories with help from experienced faculty.
Review key tax timelines and forms.
Establish and maintain proper communication with clients, executors, and other parties.
Effectively handle final accounting and distributions.

Date: 2025-06-05 — 2025-06-05

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM EST

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Institute for Paralegal Education

CLE Hours Earned: 3

Cost: 219.00

Event Contact:
LeAnna Supri
leanna.supri@nbi-sems.com
(855) 855-6240

DESCRIPTION:

While your attorney works on their courtroom strategy, it’s your responsibility to do much of the preparation work and ensure that every detail is in place for the big day. This guide will equip you with best practices and handy checklists so you can meet the demands of personal injury trial prep with confidence. Lay the groundwork for a seamless trial experience – register today!

Organize trial binders and notebooks for quick and easy access to information.
Receive tips for preparing evidence and visuals for the courtroom.
Coordinate with witnesses to ensure they are ready and at trial when they need to be.
Get a firm handle on courtroom logistics: ensure that all materials are in place and accessible for a smooth trial.

Date: 2025-06-11 — 2025-06-11

Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Institute for Paralegal Education

CLE Hours Earned: 6

Cost: 319.00

Event Contact:
LeAnna Supri
leanna.supri@nbi-sems.com
(855) 855-6240

DESCRIPTION:

Are you looking for tips, tricks, and time-savers for everyday legal tasks? Are you looking for new and creative ways to use the software already at your disposal? In this engaging paralegal program, our tech-savvy faculty will show you how to tap into the secret capabilities of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, and PDF software to simplify legal tasks, streamline document drafting and review, and much more. Become a more resourceful paralegal – register today!

Find out how to become a power user of Microsoft Word with tricks for the law office and at home.
Simplify the process of document review, formatting, and collaboration with MS Word.
Utilize all the data analysis and presentation tools Excel has to offer.
Tap into the more sophisticated features of PDF software.
Discover how to utilize Microsoft OneNote to improve collaboration and streamline note-taking.
Enhance your MS Outlook skills with pointers on inbox management, calendar maintenance, and more.
Rediscover and reinvent your available software to enhance everyday legal tasks.

Date: 2025-06-25 — 2025-06-25

Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Institute for Paralegal Education

CLE Hours Earned: 6

Cost: 319

Event Contact:
LeAnna Supri
leanna.supri@nbi-sems.com
(855) 855-6240

DESCRIPTION:

Prepare to perform your key estate planning tasks with confidence. This practical guide offers specialized case/client intake and communication tips, case management advice, will and trust essential provisions breakdowns, and an overview of top trust structures and their uses. You will also get an introduction to trusts and estates taxation, including sample documents and filing guidance. Come away with a working understanding of trusts and estates paralegals’ duties and with the confidence to do the job.