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Overview
Attorneys Talk. Make Sure They're Talking About You for All the Right Reasons
Average paralegals follow instructions. Exceptional ones anticipate needs, prevent problems, and become indispensable. Our faculty will tell you how to do exactly that.
This program is your chance to stand out as the teammate every attorney wants on their biggest cases. Packed with high-impact, attorney-impressing strategies, this program will show you how to deliver results from initial case investigation to courtroom prep. Uncover creative ways to add value in everyday cases - register today!
- Spot red flags in client credibility and responsiveness before you're too deep into the case.
- Save attorneys countless hours of medical record review time - and have them notice.
- Learn how to cajole insurance information from potential defendants.
- Craft clean, complete, persuasive demand packages that require little to no revisions.
- Create systems that keep the litigation team sharp, prepared, and on schedule.
This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2026 Content Advisory Committee Member Robert J. Kasieta.
Abbreviated Agenda
- #1-5: Nail the Intake Like a Pro
- #6: Medical Records: Cleaning Messy Charts and Slashing Attorney Review Time
- #7: Demand Packages So Polished Attorneys Can Hit "Send"
- #8-11: Pleading Above and Beyond
- #12-14: Supercharge Your Discovery Game
- #15-16: Pretrial Conference Prep That Stands Out
- #18-23: Be the Trial Prep MVP
- #24-27: Be Indispensable at Trial
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
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6 Total |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
6 Total |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
6 Total |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
6 Total |
| NALA |
|
6 Total |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
6 Total |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
6 Total |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
6 Total |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
6 Total |
| NFPA |
|
6 Total |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
6 Total |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
6 Total |
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Paralegal
Agenda
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#1-5: Nail the Intake Like a Pro
- Detect Exaggeration, Evasion, and Other Red Flags Early
- Dig Deep and Fast on Background
- Gauge Client Responsiveness Early
- Early Evidence Capture
- Make Early Damage Assessments Count
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#6: Medical Records: Cleaning Messy Charts and Slashing Attorney Review Time
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#7: Demand Packages So Polished Attorneys Can Hit "Send"
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#8-11: Pleading Above and Beyond
- Lock Down Jurisdictional Facts
- Researching Defendants Strategically
- Nudge Insurance Info Loose
- Know What Twombly Really Requires
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#12-14: Supercharge Your Discovery Game
- Track Deadlines, Chase Responses, and Send Firm Nudges
- Catch Weak Discovery Requests Before They Go Out
- Plan for Depositions Like a Boss
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#15-16: Pretrial Conference Prep That Stands Out
- Preparing Special Verdict, Jury Instructions, Exhibits, and Motions in Limine
- Tracking Orders on Motions to Avoid Violations
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#18-23: Be the Trial Prep MVP
- Master Exhibit Organization
- Own the Witness Schedule
- Software to Organize the Trial Calendar
- Get Witnesses Trial-Ready
- Keep Court Staff on Your Side
- Test the Tech
- Research the Jury Pool
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#24-27: Be Indispensable at Trial
- Building a Voir Dire System
- Witness Prep at Crunch Time
- Tracking Exhibits
- Real-Time Issue Spotting
Who Should Attend
This intermediate level course will provide attendees with the tips and tricks to become indispensable assets in auto injury cases. Those who should attend include:
- Paralegals
- Legal Assistants
- Legal Support Staff
Speakers
Speaker bio
Robert Kezelis
is a sole practitioner in Palos Heights, Illinois, where he practices in the areas of civil litigation, family law and complex litigation. He is a former adjunct professor at John Marshall Law School. In 1991, Mr. Kezelis was the first American professor invited to teach in Lithuania after the collapse of the Soviet Union. He has spoken for various professional groups on topics related to his areas of practice. Mr. Kezelis earned his B.A. degree from Northwestern University and his J.D. degree from John Marshall Law School. He is a member of the Chicago (member, Professional Responsibility, Civil Practice and Judicial Evaluation committees), Illinois State and Lithuanian American (former president) bar associations, as well as the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.
Speaker bio
E. Steven Coren
is a partner at Coren Lichtenstein LLP. He has more than 40 years of experience representing individuals and families in personal injury cases, including dental malpractice; machine injuries; animal attacks; slip and falls; snow and ice related injuries; and accidents involving cars, bikes, trains and motorcycles; divorce and family issues; and probate litigation. As a civil litigator, Mr. Coren has appeared in most courts in Massachusetts and the United States District Court in Massachusetts. He is an approved mediator for the Middlesex Probate and Family Court and was formerly a hearing officer for the Board of Bar Overseers (2006-2012). He is chair of the firm's personal injury practice group and a founding member of the firm. Mr. Coren graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and Boston University School of Law. He is licensed to practice before the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, U.S. District Court of Massachusetts, U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. District Court of Northern California; and has appeared in the courts of New Hampshire.
Speaker bio
Daniel Robey
is a senior trial attorney at Midkiff Muncie & Ross PC. He leads the first and third-party practice for the firm's Northern Virginia office. Mr. Robey is an experienced civil litigation defense attorney, having handled hundreds of cases involving complex coverage, personal injury, property damage, product liability, and construction defects. Mr. Robey was the Mid-Atlantic regional operations manager for Nationwide Insurances' Trial Division, heading up Robey, Teumer, Drash, Kimbrell & Counts, where he litigated large loss cases and insurance coverage cases in state and federal courts, while contributing as an instructor for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy and the Nationwide Trial Division Advocacy Program. He has been a litigator in Virginia and the District of Columbia since 1976. Mr. Robey earned his J.D. degree from George Mason University and his B.A. degree in history from Lebanon Valley College. He is admitted to the United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, the United States Court Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the Virginia Supreme Court. Mr. Robey is a member of the Fairfax Bar Association, the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, and the Defense Research Institute.
Speaker bio
J. Wesley Hisaw
is a shareholder with Holland & Hisaw, where his practice areas include domestic law, personal injury, product liability, corporate law, civil rights lawsuits, estate law, and employment law. He was named one of the Top 40 Under 40 litigation lawyers for the state of Mississippi by the American Society of Legal Advocates and the National Trial Lawyer's Association. Mr. Hisaw was also named a Top Ten Attorney for the state of Mississippi in the area of personal injury by the National Association of Personal Injury Attorneys, and listed as a Premier 100 Attorney by the American Academy of Trial Attorneys. He is licensed to practice in Mississippi and Tennessee, and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Sixth circuits, Northern and Southern districts of Mississippi, and the Western District of Tennessee. Mr. Hisaw is also listed as a Rising Star with Super Lawyers. He earned his undergraduate degree and his J.D. degree from the University of Mississippi.
Speaker bio
Mitchell Bild
is an attorney at Corboy & Demetrio. He is a trial lawyer who practices in all areas of personal injury and wrongful death law who joined Corboy & Demetrio in 2022 as an associate attorney. In 2025, Mr. Bild was named to Illinois Rising Stars by Super Lawyers for a second year in a row. In addition, he was selected to the inaugural Lawdragon 500 X - the Next Generation, a directory of the top 500 up-and-coming lawyers nationwide in 2023 and, again, in 2024. Mr. Bild earned his B.A degree from Michigan State University and his J.D degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Speaker bio
Collin Gill
is an attorney at Corboy & Demetrio. He is a trial lawyer with experience in wrongful conviction, police misconduct, and malicious prosecution litigation, joined Corboy & Demetrio as an associate attorney in 2024. He worked for Corboy & Demetrio as a law clerk while attending Loyola University Chicago School of Law. He received his Bachelor of Science in economics, cum laude, from Creighton University College of Business in 2018 and his Master of Finance from Creighton University College of Business in 2019.
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The OnDemand Video will be available to stream within 14 days of live broadcast date. You will have access to the content for 6 months in your account.
If you're a subscriber, you'll have access to your course recordings until 7 days after the expiration date of the subscription.
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