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Trial Notebooks: Practical Paralegal Insights

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California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 1 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 1 Total
NALA Pending 1 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Pending 1 Total
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Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 1 Total
NFPA Approved 1 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 1 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 1 Total
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Robert Kezelis
With Robert A. Kezelis from Law Offices of Robert A. Kezelis

Thu, May 21, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 101965

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Overview

Turn Complex Case Preparation Into a Smooth Process

Ever wish there was an effortless way to keep trial documents organized and easily accessible? In this strategic guide, our experienced faculty explores best practices for creating and managing trial notebooks that make case prep less stressful and more efficient. Review the function of a trial notebook in supporting case presentation, compare the purposes of a counsel's working binder and a paralegal notebook, and discuss the dos and don'ts of preparing an electronic trial notebook. Find out how top paralegals stay organized and ahead - register today!

  • Identify the components necessary for a solid trial notebook.
  • Examine best practices for organizing case documents.
  • Determine how to use trial notebooks effectively at trial.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Differentiating Paralegal Notebook vs. Counsel's Working Binder
  2. Key Sections to Include in the Trial Notebook
  3. Best Practices in Trial Notebook Organization (and Top Errors to Avoid)
  4. Electronic Trial Notebooks: What You Need to Know
  5. Using the Trial Notebook at Trial: Legal Best Practices

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Product ID 101965

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 1 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 1 Total
NALA Pending 1 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Pending 1 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Pending 1 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 1 Total
NFPA Approved 1 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 1 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 1 Total
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  1. Trial Notebooks: Practical Paralegal Insights

    1. Differentiating Paralegal Notebook vs. Counsel's Working Binder
    2. Key Sections to Include in the Trial Notebook
    3. Best Practices in Trial Notebook Organization (and Top Errors to Avoid)
    4. Electronic Trial Notebooks: What You Need to Know
    5. Using the Trial Notebook at Trial: Legal Best Practices

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level course is designed to offer attendees tips and tricks for preparing useful trial notebooks. Those who should attend include:

  • Paralegals
  • Legal Technicians
  • Legal Assistants
  • Legal Support Staff

Speakers

Robert A Kezelis
Robert A.
Kezelis
Law Offices of Robert A. Kezelis
Speaker bio
Robert A Kezelis

Robert A. Kezelis

Law Offices of Robert A. Kezelis
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.

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