59th Annual Education Conference & National Forum - Branson, Missouri - October 21-24, 2010

Education Sessions
(subject to change)

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Thursday, October 21

7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Registration

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Bonus Leadership Training with David Horowitz (ticketed event - FREE!)
Professionals today face many barriers that can stop them from getting what they want in their professional as well as their personal lives. Often what stops us are the beliefs that we hold about what is possible that may limit what we are capable of accomplishing. In addition, we may lack the key strategies necessary to achieve the success we desire. In this well designed and empowering experience, we recognize that when we tap into our full potential, learn key strategies, and adapt new beliefs about what we are capable of accomplishing, we can dramatically improve our results and “break through” to what we want to achieve. What we thought might be difficult becomes easy. In the fast paced, high demand world of balancing our business and professional lives, we need tools that that help us more quickly and easily achieve what we desire. The powerful tools and skills from this exercise will provide an invaluable reference that can be used to accomplish even more of what we want while remaining empowered and energized.

1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Corporate Sponsor Session - Avery

1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
The Government’s Civil Litigation Alternative for Vaccine–Related Injuries – The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
By Andrew D. Downing
Vaccines save lives by preventing disease. A majority of people who receive vaccines have no serious problems. However, vaccines, like all medicines, are not risk free, and sometimes these same, well-known vaccinations can cause side effects or adverse reactions, in certain cases with life-threatening consequences. The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program was created as a no-fault alternative to the traditional tort remedy of suing the physician and/or drug manufacturer for damages sustained as a result of the adverse reaction. In this discussion, we will cover the framework and requirements of the VICP, who may receive benefits and how the VICP works, and some of the myths and truths about vaccines and the VICP that have been so prominent in the news lately.

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Regional Meetings

4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Dixie Stampede (ticketed, off-site event)

Friday, October 22

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Opening Keynote Speaker
Think Big . . . Live Big
Erick Burton
Let’s get past the past. How great is your future? Seize the opportunity to change things around you for the better. It is people that make history, not the other way around. Don’t let your organization or your professional growth stand still – take charge!

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Lunch

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Corporate Sponsor Session - Avansic

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Intellectual Property 101: What Do You Really Need to Know about Patents, Trade Secrets, Trademarks and Copyrights
By Amy Kelly and Ben Tabor
As the competition in the world economy continues to change, a familiarity with the many common forms of intellectual property is crucial to success in today’s commercial environment. This program will provide useful fundamental information on how to identify and protect the intangible intellectual property assets. The speakers will describe the various forms of intellectual property and discuss ways clients may want to protect those assets. The program will address patentable inventions, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights, and will present the roles that legal professionals may play in the process.

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Executive Coaching Session with Erick Burton (ticketed event)

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Legal Assistant’s Guide When Good Clients Venture Into The Music Business [or as the Beatles would say, “I Want To Hold Your Hand“].
By Nolen Berry
This presentation is designed to help legal assistants understand the roles, relationships, and basic contracts between performers, venues, management, songwriters, music publishers, sponsors, investors, and performing rights societies [or as Bruce Springsteen would put it, “Working on a Dream“]. What happens when your client enters into one of these unfamiliar roles? Examples and additional outside resources will be discussed.

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Crime Scene Investigation and Computer Forensics
By Sean Barnwell
This section will discuss crime scene investigation techniques from the past to the present. We will discuss the CSI Factor and its relationship to current crime scenes. Class demonstrations will be conducted on crime scene processing techniques. Computer forensics are adapting to our ever-changing technological environment. We will discuss these current changes and how they affect a criminal case.

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
NALS Foundation Live Auction

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Welcome Party

Saturday, October 23

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Registration

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Windows 2007
By Preston Yoder
The main focus of this presentation will be to bring users up to speed on what Windows 7 is as far as an operating system. The discussion will be at a non-technical level for ease of understanding. Users will learn how Windows 7 differs from previous versions. They will learn how to configure Windows 7 to work the way they want. We will cover the differences in the four versions of the program that are available to purchase. We will also discuss how to protect computers from viruses and spyware. We will cover how to download and get programs that will both protect and enhance the performance of the computer.

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Estate Planning
By Emily Kembell
Most attorneys who draft trust agreements develop a set of basic forms for various types of trusts. A large part of these forms consist of “standard” provisions which are utilized in virtually every trust agreement, often referred to as “boilerplate.” What tends to be overlooked, however, is that these “standard” provisions address very important aspects of trust administration, and the failure to rethink the provisions may produce unexpected, and undesirable, results. This presentation will consider many of these provisions, as impacted by changing law and circumstances, and discuss alternatives that should be considered.

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
FDIC Rules and Regulations
By James LaPierre
This session will provide a general overview of the FDIC, discuss current market conditions and emerging banking/regulatory issues, and provide a brief summary of the various government programs designed to stabilize the financial sector. The presentation will conclude with a general question-and-answer session on safety and soundness and consumer compliance issues.

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Bankruptcy Basics: What Every Legal Professional Should Know
By Dan R. Nelson
This session will provide a basic understanding of key bankruptcy issues, including: commencement of the case; the automatic stay; property of the estate and exempt property; reaffirmation agreements and avoidable transfers; and dischargeability of debts.

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
NALS Think Tank Focus Group

12:05 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Recognition Luncheon (ticketed event)

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ethics
By Melissa DeLacerda, Esq.
As prescribed by the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, attorneys are responsible not only for their personal conduct, but also for that of their staff. Ms. DeLacerda will present about her involvement in the attorney discipline process as a member of the Professional Responsibility Commission Committee of the Oklahoma Bar Association, and how the principles apply to non-lawyer staff members. She will also talk about the realities of how staff members might deal with resolving conflicts related to attorney impairment, mishandling of client funds and the bar complaint process. She will present relevant case histories and provide insights on practical solutions for appropriate actions when staff is confronted with these sensitive issues.

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Immigration Law Basics and Why Our Current System is Considered Broken.
By Arminda Ferguson, Esq.
This presentation will include an overview of the following: Immigrant Visa Petition Process, Department of State Visa Bulletin, Consular Process vs. Adjustment of Status, how an illegal entry and a criminal record affect obtaining lawful status, and suggestions on how our system could function better.

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Closing Keynote Speaker
David Horowitz
Showing up as your highest and best self day in and day out is the greatest contribution a person can make to a work environment. While specific skill levels and competencies are necessary in any office environment, they should be considered a minimum acceptable standard. This talk will challenge the listener to rise to a higher level of presence and performance.

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
NALS Foundation Fundraising Closing

7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
NALS Foundation Event featuring the Beartones (ticketed event)

9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Young Legal Professionals Reception

Sunday, October 24

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
BONUS SESSION
Social Media - Join the Conversation!
By Jay Moore
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Flickr, and whatever the latest and greatest social media service is out there all work along one principle...have a conversation. Learn how to utilize this conversation in your personal and professional life to make it more than just a status update.