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Saturday, August 15, 2020 |
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9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| MCLE |
5 Hours of which 4 Hours is in Legal Ethics |
2020 Annual Paralegal Conference on Ethics and Wellness Article by Kate Morin
Throughout the conference, we will be featuring videos prepared by Joshua Hathaway, M.A., specifically for this event that will guide you through some simple practices you can adopt to increase ease in the body and promote more mindful communication when dealing with stressful situations throughout the day.
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| Joshua Hathaway, M.A. |
Schedule
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. - Registration
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. - California Rules of Professional Conduct and Ethical Implications During the Pandemic
MCLE: 1 Hour in Legal Ethics
This is a one of a kind opportunity to understand the ethical implications as well the ethical considerations resulting from the pandemic, and how it can impact you and your legal practice.
Speaker:
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| Carol M. Langford, Esq. |
10:15 - 11:15 a.m. - Mind Your Ethics and Make Your Best Record
MCLE: 1 Hour in Legal Ethics
Learn how utilizing digital recordings in lieu of certified court reporters, receiving gifts, and third party contracts may compromise the integrity of your case.
Topics
• The role of an impartial certified shorthand reporter
• Ethics rules and statutes governing court reporting firms and certified court reporters
• How third-party contracts and gifting influence impartiality and ethics
• How digital recordings may compromise the integrity of your case
Speakers:
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Administrative Law Judge
Dorothy Proudfoot |
Kelly Bryce Shainline,
CSR, RPR |
Lori Cummings Judd,
CCR, RMR, FAPR |
Liz Harvey,
CCR, RPE |
Moderator:
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| Ana Fatima Costa |
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11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Ethics in Everyday Practice
MCLE: 1 Hour in Legal Ethics
Topics
• Rule of Precipice
• Paralegal Profession & Unauthorized Practice of Law
• Ethics Resources Available
• Communicating with Represented Person
• Ethical Billing Practices
• Document Production
• Pointers on Interviewing Witnesses
Speaker:
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| Paul P. DeAngelis, Esq. |
12:30 - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch Break
1:10 - 2:10 p.m. - The Ethical Retrieval of Records
MCLE: 1 Hour in Legal Ethics
Topics
• Privilege, HIPAA and Privacy
• The Role of the Deposition Officer
• Obtaining Government Records (from the Federal Government, Medicare/Medi-Cal, Military and Veteran’s Administration Records, Social Security Records, Local Government Emergency Service Records)
• Sister-State Subpoena Power (Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act)
• Roadblocks and Challenges
• Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession
Speakers:
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| Wendy Stephens |
Heidi Cornell |
2:25 - 3:25 p.m. - From Frazzled to Focused
MCLE: 1 Hour
Techniques on Productivity and Efficiency for the Overwhelmed Attorney and Legal Professional.
This presentation, From Frazzled to Focused, will help attorneys and legal professionals get past overwhelm and design their day with a productive and intentional system. Attendees will learn and apply a series of simple and practical strategies that can be used to structure an efficient and effective day, including accomplishing the most important project of the day, without feeling overwhelmed or working late into the night. Attendees will walk away feeling a sense of relief and prepared to tackle the rest of their workweek ahead of them, as well as tools to apply to permanently change their habits for the better.
Speaker:
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| Sarah Tetlow |
3:25 - 4:30 p.m. - Trivia Happy Hour - Sponsored by Divergent Language Solutions
Thank you to our Sponsors
For a printable sponsorship form, click here.
Sponsorship inquires, email events@sfbar.org
Cost
FREE BASF Student Member
$20 Student
$45 BASF Section Member
$90 BASF Member
$130 Non-Member
Event Code: G203505
For a printable flyer, click here.
To Register
Sign-in to your account and select Register Myself at the bottom of the page. Use Forgot Username or Forgot Password if you don't know your account information. Don't have an account? Select Create Account.
A link to access the Virtual Conference will be sent to registrants 2 hours prior to the start of the event.
Note
To receive MCLE credit, you must sign in during the designated MCLE registration period. This activity is approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California. BASF is a certified provider: Provider #103
Special Requests
People with disabilities should contact BASF regarding reasonable accommodations.