Trial Preparation for Alabama Paralegals and Legal Assistants
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Agenda
Webinar instructions will be emailed before the date of the webinar.
Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before the start time.
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
9:00 am – 4:30 pm CST
Overview of a Civil Trial
Presented by: Emily Yeager
- Pre-trial procedure and scheduling orders
- Discovery control plan and discovery overview
- Pre-trial motion practice
- Anatomy of a trial
Assisting with Investigations
Presented by: Emily Yeager
- Summarizing depositions
- Skip tracing
- Coordinating witnesses
- Reviewing pleadings and discovery
Managing Evidence
Presented by: Lindsay Demers
- Types of evidence
- Rules for admissibility of evidence
- Preserving evidence
Effectively Working with Opposing Counsel and Staff
Presented by: Joey Barlow
- Analyzing methods of communication
- Standards for responding to emails
- Working with the courts
- Maintaining professionalism
Assembling and Using Trial Notebooks
Presented by: Joey Barlow
- Essentials of a trial notebook
- Organization of a trial notebook
- Uses for a trial notebook before trial
- Uses of a trial notebook during trial
Litigation Ethics for Assistants and Paralegals
Presented by: Joshua Arnold
- Attorney and paralegal ethical rules
- Specific areas of concern for legal support staff
- Conflicts of interest
- Confidentiality
- Ex-parte communications
- Avoiding the unauthorized practice of law
- Working with clients, courts and opposing counsel
Webinar Instructions
All attendees must log-on through their own email – attendees may not watch together if they wish to earn continuing education credit. HalfMoon Education Inc. must be able to prove attendance if either the attendee or HalfMoon Education Inc. is audited.
Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.
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Credits
Paralegals
6.5 CLE Hours (Including 1.0 Ethics Hour)
NFPA - National Federation of Paralegal Associations
6.5 CLE Credits (Including 1.0 Ethics Credit)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 CLE hours, including 1.0 ethics hour, for paralegals in Alabama. Paralegal certification is not required to participate in this course.
The National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) has approved this course for 6.5 total CLE credits, which includes 5.5 general CLE credits and 1.0 ethics CLE credit.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
On-Demand Credits
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate.
Speakers
Joshua D. Arnold
FORTUNE, BEARD, ARNOLD, GRAHAM & ARNOLDJoshua Arnold is a founding partner in the law firm of Fortune, Beard, Arnold, Graham, & Arnold, LLP, in Columbiana, Alabama. He has represented clients in civil, criminal, domestic, estate and probate matters since 2010 and has extensive trial experience in state courts. Over time, his focus shifted to the area of state and local government law, and he currently serves as City Attorney for a number of cities in Shelby and Chilton Counties. Mr. Arnold earned his B.S. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Montevallo, his M.Ed. degree from the University of Montevallo, and his J.D. degree from Birmingham School of Law.
Joey Barlow
Alexander Shunnarah Trial AttorneysJoey Barlow is an attorney with Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys in Birmingham. Mr. Barlow began his legal career interning with the Honorable Laura Petro at the Circuit Court of Jefferson County while pursuing his undergraduate studies. Following his internship, he gained valuable experience working as an assistant, focusing on family law, bankruptcy, personal injury, and criminal cases. After earning his bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Mr. Barlow continued his education at Liberty University, where he obtained a Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology, followed by a J.D. degree from the Birmingham School of Law. In 2018, he joined Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys as a paralegal, where he handled various personal injury cases, acquiring invaluable experience that now drives his dedication to serving clients. Attorney Barlow is committed to fighting relentlessly for his clients, ensuring their rights are protected and justice is served. He now focuses his practice on personal injury law and civil litigation.
Lindsay Demers, Esq.
Law Office of Lindsay DemersLindsay Demers is an attorney in Gulf Shores who has cultivated a diverse range of legal expertise since establishing her own law practice. Specializing in civil litigation, domestic relations, real estate, and criminal defense, she has consistently demonstrated her dedication to her clients and the legal profession. Whether navigating complex contractual disputes or advocating for individuals’ rights in personal injury cases, Ms. Demers’s courtroom acumen and negotiation skills have proven invaluable. In the realm of domestic relations, Ms. Demers provides comprehensive legal guidance and representation in divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and spousal support matters, prioritizing the well-being and best interests of her clients and their families. Her proficiency in real estate law encompasses a broad spectrum of services, from residential and commercial transactions to property disputes and landlord-tenant issues. As a staunch advocate for justice, she is committed to defending the rights of individuals facing criminal charges. Ms. Demers earned her undergraduate degree from Suffolk University, and her J.D. degree from Massachusetts School of Law at Andover.
Emily Yeager
Alexander Shunnarah Trial AttorneysEmily Yeager is an associate attorney with Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys in Birmingham. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Birmingham-Southern College and her J.D. degree from Birmingham School of Law.
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