2021 Annual Paralegal Seminar

Seminar Chair: Dominique L. Young, Esq., LL Flooring, Richmond
6.5 MCLE hours approved
6.75 NALA CLE hours (1-hour Ethics) approved

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Every year brings new challenges and new responsibilities. As paralegals, you are the front-line to your firm's clients, the never-ending caseload, and office administration - yet you never give up, never surrender to the pressures and demands of the job. Attend this seminar and leave better prepared for the pitfalls coming your way, knowing you are not alone in the hazards confronting us all.

This seminar is being offered both virtually online (via Zoom) and in person.

For those attending in-person, we return to the DoubleTree by Hilton in Richmond/Midlothian*. We open at 8:00 am, the program begins at 9:00 and adjourns at 5:15. Lunch will be provided and after we conclude, please stay for a cocktail reception generously sponsored by Planet Depos and network with your colleagues from around the state. Be sure to visit our Paralegal Marketplace throughout the day for prizes, giveaways, and helpful information!

Here are some of the topics you can expect from our exceptional speakers:

• Revisiting the Legal Landscape in the Time of COVID Ashley Davis, Esq., Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen
• Acknowledging Implicit Bias and Becoming a Better Advocate for Your Clients Patrice Lewis Esq., Gentry Locke
• Sovereign Immunity and Your Client's Civil Rights Sabina Thaler, Esq., Richmond Public Defender's Office
• Remote Technology is Here to Stay - How to Successfully (and Ethically) Navigate Kira Blanchard, ReidGoodwin
• Balance Before Breaking The Hon. Doris Causey, Court of Appeals of Virginia
• The Trials and Tribulations of General District Court: How to Survive GDC's Jurisdictional Changes Rob Reed, Esq., and Brooks Godwin, VARP, Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen
• Marijuana Legalization - Yes, It Affects You! Patrice Lewis, Esq., Gentry Locke
• Moving to a Paperless Office - The Art of Editing PDFs Marsha Smith, Lawrence Law, and Tammy Lynn, ACP, VARP, Hampton Injury Law
   
• Plus:
  • Chair Yoga 
  • Golden Nuggets
     
• Breakout sessions:
  • Criminal Law: What if Law Enforcement is Your Client? Artisha Gregg, Esq., Rice & Gregg
  • Family Law: GAL Role in Removing Children and the Termination of Parental Rights Erika MacCormac, Esq., Winslow, McCurry, & MacCormac
  • Civil Litigation: Recovering Money v. Recovering Property Rebecca Lawrence, Esq., Lawrence Law
  • Workers' Comp: How Social Security Disability and Medicare Affect Worker's Compensation Benefits, Especially Settlements Michele Lewane, Esq., Injured Workers Law Firm
     

CLE Certificate and Materials: Seminar materials will be emailed to you 1-2 days prior to the seminar. Materials will also be accessible during the live broadcast.

VTLA COVID-19 POLICY (as of 9/7/21): Providing a safe and healthy environment is a top priority and we continue to closely monitor the pandemic and CDC guidelines. All in-person attendees and exhibitors must be fully vaccinated and wear a mask when indoors and not eating or drinking. Several days before the event, all in-person attendees will receive a brief online certification stating that they are fully vaccinated and willing to wear a mask. Attendees may switch their attendance type (in-person or virtual) at any time before the event date. Please check our event page regularly for updates and changes. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kelly Parrish at kparrish@ vtla.com or 804-343-1143, ext. 305. Thank you for your cooperation and flexibility.

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Attending In-Person?

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Richmond - Midlothian
1021 Koger Center Boulevard
Richmond, Virginia, 23235, USA
804-379-3800

directions

We have a block of rooms reserved at a discounted rate of $113. Click here to book your room online. You can also call Hilton Reservations at -800-222-TREE or 804-379-3800. Be sure to mention you are with Va. Trial Lawyers Association. Don't wait too long - our block expires on October 13th.

Attending Virtual?

Connections Instructions will be forwarded to you 1-2 days prior to the seminar.

WE HOPE YOU WON'T, but if you must cancel, the VTLA cancellation policy applies to all paid meeting events. All cancellations or changes must be in writing. Cancellations received before materials are emailed will be refunded the registration fee paid less a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given after that point. Thank you for your understanding.