Time

Topics and Speakers

7:30- 8:15 am

Registration
Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors

8:15- 8:30 am

Welcome and Announcements

8:30- 9:20 am

Depositions and Discovery:
What You Need to Know
Lina M. Lopez, Esq.
Morgan & Morgan, P.A.

While great for new paralegals, this segment will also allow seasoned paralegals to brush up on discovery knowledge and review discovery rules and procedure. This seminar will contrast live testimony with written discovery responses and discuss the advantages and pitfalls of each.  It will also provide steadfast rules to follow when serving discovery and subpoenas.

9:20- 9:35 am

Break and Door Prizes Awarded

9:35 - 10:25 am 

Exploring the Impact of Marijuana Use,
Legally Speaking
Lindsay N. Oyewale, Esq.
deBeaubien Knight Simmons Mantzaris & Neal, LLP

In this segment, Ms. Oyewale and attendees will explore the way recent movements toward decriminalization of marijuana offenses and social views are changing the landscape of both criminal law and family law cases.  Attendees will discuss the penalties associated with use, possession, and sale of marijuana, and then delve into how it has changed and whether additional changes are expected in the future. 

10:25- 11:15 am 

Professionalism in the Courtroom:
Let's Get Ethical! 
The Honorable Patricia A. Doherty and Kristopher Kest, Esq.
Ninth Judicial Circuit Court and Kest Family Law, P.A. 

For this segment, we invite Judge Doherty and Kristopher Kest to discuss what behavior is acceptable from those in the legal profession, both inside and outside the courtroom.  They will discuss everything from how to conduct yourself when faced with others who are not conducting themselves in a decorous manner to how to ensure clients also present well. 

11:15-12:30 pm

Lunch/Special Presentation by our Platinum Sponsor and Grand Door Prize Award

12:30- 2:10 pm

Social Media: Ethics for Dummies
David Margolis, Esq.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement

In this presentation, Mr. Margolis will focus on social media and how it is used in the legal field, from investigation to evidence.  Attendees will learn about legal concerns relating to fake profiles, luring people to sites, and friending others to obtain information.  Attendees will also learn what to post and what not to post about their jobs and how to avoid ethics pitfalls.

2:10- 3:00 pm

Technology Outlook 
Alyson Innes, Esq.
Morgan & Morgan, P.A.

This segment will explore Microsoft Outlook and the various ways  its features can assist lawyers and paralegals alike.  Ms. Innes will discuss foldering and color coding for organization and prioritizing.  She will also discuss using the calendaring and task features for keeping track of deadlines, as well as reminders to keep you on-track.  

3:00- 3:15 pm

Fresh-Baked Cookie and Beverage Break! Additional door prizes to be awarded!

3:15- 4:55 pm 

Protecting Your Clients from Identity Theft
Mary Ann Etzler, Esq.
Eltzler Law, P.A.

Identify theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States and is prevalent in each of our daily lives.  In this session we invite Ms. Etzler to study the Rules of Judicial Administration relating to confidentiality in court filings and discuss how to protect confidential materials.  Ms. Etzler will also discuss exceptions to the rules as well as other pertinent information, like what to do if you or someone else’s identity is stolen.

4:55- 5:00 pm

Closing Remarks