(1.0 CLE)

This session explores the ethical and confidentiality challenges that arise when paralegals work remotely or in hybrid work environments. It highlights the importance of maintaining professionalism, safeguarding client data, and adhering to best practices for secure communication and supervision. Participants will learn strategies to ensure they remain compliant with confidentiality requirements, uphold their professional responsibilities, and avoid common pitfalls related to the unauthorized practice of law. Ultimately, the session emphasizes that by combining robust technology protocols with a deep commitment to ethical standards, paralegals can successfully navigate the evolving demands of remote and hybrid legal work.

This session provides paralegals with a comprehensive overview of the rules and processes surrounding the authentication and admissibility of evidence, as governed by the Federal Rules of Evidence. Attendees will explore best practices for laying a proper foundation, handling hearsay exceptions, and recognizing potential pitfalls under the Best Evidence Rule.

This one-hour ethics refresher for paralegals examines key professional responsibility guidelines, including those outlined by the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and the NALA Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility. Participants will explore the scope of permissible paralegal duties, discuss the importance of maintaining client confidentiality, and identify strategies for avoiding unauthorized practice of law. Practical insights on supervision and delegation will be covered to ensure paralegals understand their role in supporting attorneys ethically, effectively, and in compliance with both legal and professional standards.