DEI and Legal Ethics: The Paralegal Essentials Pack
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
|
2 Total | 09-15-2028 |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
2 Total | 09-15-2027 |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
2 Total | 09-15-2027 |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
2 Total | 09-15-2027 |
| NALA |
|
2 Total | 09-15-2027 |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
2 Total | 09-15-2028 |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
2 Total | 09-15-2027 |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
2 Total | 09-15-2028 |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
2 Total | 09-15-2027 |
| NFPA |
|
2 Total | 09-15-2027 |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
2 Total | 09-15-2028 |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
2 Total | 09-15-2027 |
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Overview
Meet Your Ethics Requirements and Build Critical Anti-Bias Habits
Legal ethics and DEI aren't just high-minded esoteric ideals - they show up in small, everyday decisions about how you communicate, research, draft, and interact with colleagues and clients. They permeate everything you do as a paralegal. This practical course will give you the tools to recognize bias and its effect on your work and client relationships, and apply core ethical duties in a rapidly evolving legal world. Come away with a clearer view of your professional responsibilities, concrete tactics you can put to use immediately, and the confidence to advocate for equity in your firm and for clients. Register today!
- Fulfill your ethics and elimination of bias continuing education requirements.
- Recognize implicit bias in research, writing, intake, and expert selection.
- Serve every client equitably through inclusive, culturally competent practices.
- Respond confidently when you witness bias or discrimination in the workplace.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Legal Ethics Update for Paralegals
- Practicing Daily DEI
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
|
2 Total | 09-15-2028 |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
2 Total | 09-15-2027 |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
2 Total | 09-15-2027 |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
2 Total | 09-15-2027 |
| NALA |
|
2 Total | 09-15-2027 |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
2 Total | 09-15-2028 |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
2 Total | 09-15-2027 |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
2 Total | 09-15-2028 |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
2 Total | 09-15-2027 |
| NFPA |
|
2 Total | 09-15-2027 |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
2 Total | 09-15-2028 |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
2 Total | 09-15-2027 |
Credit Details by Jurisdiction
Paralegal
Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 2 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - California MCLE Paralegal - 2: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).
Video Download - California MCLE Paralegal - 2: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved · 2 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 2: This course qualifies for 2.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 1.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.
Video Download - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 2: This course qualifies for 2.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 1.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved · 2 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - Florida Registered Paralegal - 2: This course qualifies for 2.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.
Video Download - Florida Registered Paralegal - 2: This course qualifies for 2.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved · 2 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 2: This course qualifies for 2.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 1.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).
Video Download - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 2: This course qualifies for 2.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 1.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).
NALA Approved · 2 Total Credits
- 2 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - NALA - 2: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 2.0 hours, including 2.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.
Video Download - NALA - 2: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 2.0 hours, including 2.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 2 Total Credits
- 2 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 2: This course has been approved for 2.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 2.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.
Video Download - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 2: This course has been approved for 2.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 2.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved · 2 Total Credits
- 2 Professional Responsibility
Earn Until
OnDemand - North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education - 2: This program has been approved by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification for computer-based continuing paralegal education credit in the amount of 2.0 hours, of which 2.0 hour will also apply in the area of professional responsibility. This course is not sponsored by the Board of Paralegal Certification.
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved · 2 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 2: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 1.0 general self-study credit and 1.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 2.0 hours CLE).
Video Download - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 2: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 1.0 general self-study credit and 1.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 2.0 hours CLE).
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved · 2 Total Credits
- 2 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 2: This course qualifies for 2.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 1.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.
Video Download - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 2: This course qualifies for 2.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 1.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.
NFPA Approved · 2 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
- 1 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Earn Until
OnDemand - NFPA - 2: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 2.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics and 1.0 hour of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Video Download - NFPA - 2: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 2.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics and 1.0 hour of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved · 2 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 2: This course qualifies for 2.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 1.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.
Video Download - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 2: This course qualifies for 2.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 1.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.
Washington Paralegal Association Approved · 2 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Washington Paralegal Association - 2: Approved for 2.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
Video Download - Washington Paralegal Association - 2: Approved for 2.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
Select Jurisdiction
Paralegal
Agenda
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Legal Ethics Update for Paralegals
- Duty of Technology Competence
- Preventing UPL in the Age of AI
- Data Security and Confidentiality in Client Communications
- Diligence Duty: Handling Mistakes and Misrepresentations
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Practicing Daily DEI
- Understanding and Spotting Bias
- Equitable Client Outreach and Intake
- Inclusive Communication (Neutral Language, Translated Docs, Trauma-Informed Techniques, etc.)
- Bias in Legal Research and Writing (Assumptions, Historical Systemic Bias)
- Expert and Vendor Selection (Expand Your Go-to List)
- Disability Accommodations You Can Easily Provide
- Speak Up, Educate, Mentor, Advocate: Responding to Bias and Discrimination You See at Work
Who Should Attend
This basic level program is designed to teach attendees how to live the legal ethics and DEI principles in their daily practice. Those who should attend include:
- Paralegals
- Legal Technicians
- Legal Assistants
- Legal Support Staff
Speakers
Speaker bio
Kate Feroleto
practices with Feroleto Law in Buffalo, New York, a respected firm that has been representing victims of accidents and injuries for over 30 years. Drawing on her prior experience working at defense firms, Ms. Feroleto brings unique insight into how insurance companies evaluate and attempt to minimize claims. She is a dedicated advocate for individuals facing difficult circumstances and takes pride in guiding her clients through what can often be a stressful and unfamiliar legal process. Ms. Feroleto is admitted to practice in New York and is a member of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys. She has been recognized by the New York State Bar Association and has presented at both national and state legal conferences. She earned her J.D. from SUNY Buffalo Law School and holds degrees from Canisius College and the Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart.
Speaker bio
Amina M. Mack
is the managing partner with The Mack Law Firm, PLLC in Raleigh, North Carolina. Practice areas include employment law, personal injury, workers' compensation and Social Security disability. With over a decade of experience, Ms. Mack is committed to fighting for justice and providing compassionate, strategic legal support. She is a member of North Carolina Bar Association; Wake County Bar Association; and Eastern, Middle and Western districts of North Carolina. Ms. Mack is admitted to practice in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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