Education Sessions

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Thursday, March 11, 2010

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Registration

8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
NALS ALS Certification Exam

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
NALS PLS & PP Certification Exams

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
All Committee Orientation

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Committee Meetings

Friday, March 12, 2010

7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Registration

7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Coffee Break

7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Opening Keynote Speaker

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
State and Local Presidents’ Leadership Training

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Membership Chairs’ Leadership Training

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Communication – It’s More Than What You Say
Peggy Sullivan, PP, PLS
Communication is a critical skill for almost everything we do. When we think about communicating, we often focus on one side of the communication process—what we are saying and how we are saying it. But communication involves more than that. Communication is a two-way process. Communication involves more than speaking or writing words; it also involves listening, watching, and gauging the reaction of the audience with whom you are communicating. In this session, we will focus on the communication process, barriers to communication, and ways to improve your communication skills and make them more effective.

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Trial and Pretrial Conduct on Paper and in Practice: A Cut Above the Ordinary
John Tucker
Panel discussion and video vignettes of pitfalls in proper trial and pre-trial conduct.

11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Regional Meetings
Noon - 1:15 p.m.
Networking Lunch

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
State and Local Presidents’ Leadership Training

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Membership Chairs’ Leadership Training

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Corporate Sponsor Session - Avery

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cut+Paste=Copyright Infringement?
Rachel Blue
Learn how to avoid right clicking your way to company liability. Using the cut and paste functions on your computer is convenient, and the Internet is full of useful, time saving information. But using content without permission can lead to copyright infringement. We will discuss the impact of copyright law on everyday actions.

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Installation & President’s Reception

Saturday, March 13, 2010

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Registration

8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Coffee Break

8:30 a.m. - Noon
State and Local Presidents’ Leadership Training (NALS University)

8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Membership Chairs’ Leadership Training

8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Professional Dress for the Office: What does that really mean? How does it compare to business casual? How do you know when you’ve gone too far?
Doris Compton, PP, PLS
What you wear and how you look does have an impact on how you are perceived in the workforce. This session will discuss what is appropriate and what is not, and offer tips, tricks, and guidelines on making the most of what you have—without breaking the bank—and how to make the most positive ‘first impression’–from head to toe—while maintaining your personal style. We will also have outside consultants provide the ‘latest and greatest’ on clothing styles and makeup trends. You will come away from this seminar with the knowledge and tools to present your most professional self!!

8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Christmas Packages, Birthday Presents and Hair are All Good Places for Ribbons--But in Microsoft WORD…You Decide
Julie Yoder
Approximately 70% of all of Word’s features have changed, moved, or just work differently with Microsoft’s new 2007 interface. See what you can do to customize the ribbon, work with shortcut keys to find features faster, use the new interface to your advantage, implement auto text, mail merge and the use of Word’s Quick Parts to help speed up the document building process and alleviate frustration. In today’s economy, everyone is seeking ways to get more for their money. Show your firm that you can let Word 2007 do more of the work and increase your productivity.

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Break

11:00 a.m. - Noon
Loss During Tough Economic Times
Barbara A. LeCaptain
When times are difficult, many of us and our friends or co-workers have been forced to deal with the stress of some type of loss. Explore how to deal with this loss, both as the unexpected and shocked casualty of the economy and as the survivor of a co-worker who is no longer a part of the office. How do people in these situations deal with the “aftermath”? Loss isn’t limited to just the economic times. How may your personal economic situation such as financial or health be affected?

11:00 a.m. - Noon
Everything You Wanted to Know About Chapter 11 Reorganizations But Were Afraid to Ask
William Hoch
This program is designed to provide any legal assistant a quick primer on Chapter 11 reorganization and where they can add value to client representation. The program will include an overview of Chapter 11 reorganizations and how a legal assistant can best work with the client and the firm attorneys to advance the client’s objective—whether they are the debtor or creditor.

Noon - 1:15 p.m.
Recognition Lunch

1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
State Presidents’ Leadership Training

1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Local Presidents’ Leadership Training

1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Marketing Tips--Getting Your Name Out There
Joyce Bassett, PP, PLS
Want to increase attendance at your chapter or state meetings? Want more people to be aware of your local or state association? Do you know the difference between marketing and advertising? This session will give tips to more effectively promote your chapter or state name and association events in your area.

1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Duties & Functions of U.S. Marshals Service
Presentation of the various duties and functions performed by the U.S. Marshals, such as service of process, processing and handling of fugitives, transporting prisoners, etc.

2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Break

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
NALS Jett Awards Founder’s Award

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Employment Law Update
Patrick W. Cipolla
An overview of how the changes to the ADA and FMLA have impacted the day-to-day practices of employers. Overview of the status/impact of the Employee Free Choice Act. Interesting case law decisions in employment law.

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Closing and Wrap-up

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Networking Dinner