Business Formation Essentials for Paralegals (With Forms and Checklists)
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
|
1 Total |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
1 Total |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
1 Total |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
1 Total |
| NALA |
|
1 Total |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
1 Total |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
1 Total |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
1 Total |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
1 Total |
| NFPA |
|
1 Total |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
1 Total |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
1 Total |
Wed, Oct 21, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM
Wed, Oct 21, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM
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Overview
Master Business Formation Essentials in Just One Hour
Learn how to form a business without stopping to ask your attorney for basic questions. This fast-paced program cuts straight to what you need to know, complete with ready-to-use checklists and sample forms. Handle business formation tasks with confidence from day one - register today!
- Navigate formation filings with confidence using a master checklist.
- Draft operating agreements and bylaws using ready-to-use sample language and templates.
- Anticipate common post-formation issues you don't want to miss.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Entity Types Quick-Reference Chart: LLCs, Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, S-Corps, C-Corps
- Master Business Formation Checklist
- Articles of Organization / Articles of Incorporation (With Sample Language)
- Operating Agreements: Key Provisions and Single-Member vs. Multi-Member
- Example Partnership Agreement
- Corporate Bylaws and Organizational Meeting Minutes (With Sample Templates)
- Post-Formation Checklist
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Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
|
1 Total |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
1 Total |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
1 Total |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
1 Total |
| NALA |
|
1 Total |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
1 Total |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
1 Total |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
1 Total |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
1 Total |
| NFPA |
|
1 Total |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
1 Total |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
1 Total |
Credit Details by Jurisdiction
Live Webinar Registration
Paralegal
Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - California MCLE Paralegal - 1: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 0.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Florida Registered Paralegal - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).
NALA Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - NALA - 1: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 1.0 hours, including 0.0 ethics, of continuing legal education credit required to maintain the CP (Certified Paralegal) credential.
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 1: This course has been approved for 1.0 hours of paralegal CLE credit, including 0.0 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 · 1 Total Credits
Live - North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education - 1: This program has been approved by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification for continuing paralegal education credit in the amount of 1.0 hours, of which 0.0 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 · 1 Total Credits
Live - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 1: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 1.0 general and 0.0 ethics (for a total of 1.0 hours CLE).
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.
NFPA Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - NFPA - 1: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 1.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of ethics.
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.
Washington Paralegal Association Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Washington Paralegal Association - 1: Approved for 1.0 CLE credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
OnDemand Video
Paralegal
Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - California MCLE Paralegal - 1: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).
Video Download - California MCLE Paralegal - 1: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 0.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.
Video Download - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 0.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Florida Registered Paralegal - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 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 - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 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 · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 0.0 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 - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).
NALA Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - NALA - 1: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 1.0 hours, including 0.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.
Video Download - NALA - 1: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 1.0 hours, including 0.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 1: This course has been approved for 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 0.0 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 - 1: This course has been approved for 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 0.0 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 · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education - 1: 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 1.0 hours, of which 0.0 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 · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 1: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 1.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 1.0 hours CLE).
Video Download - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 1: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 1.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 1.0 hours CLE).
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.
Video Download - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.
NFPA Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - NFPA - 1: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 1.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.
Video Download - NFPA - 1: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 1.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 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 - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.
Washington Paralegal Association Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Washington Paralegal Association - 1: Approved for 1.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
Video Download - Washington Paralegal Association - 1: Approved for 1.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
Select Jurisdiction
Paralegal
Agenda
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Business Formation Essentials for Paralegals (With Forms and Checklists)
- Entity Types Quick-Reference Chart: LLCs, Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, S-Corps, C-Corps
- Master Business Formation Checklist
- Articles of Organization / Articles of Incorporation (With Sample Language)
- Operating Agreements: Key Provisions and Single-Member vs. Multi-Member
- Example Partnership Agreement
- Corporate Bylaws and Organizational Meeting Minutes (With Sample Templates)
- Post-Formation Checklist
Who Should Attend
This basic level course is designed to give attendees the knowledge they need to effectively assist in business formation. Those who should attend include:
- Paralegals
- Legal Technicians
- Legal Assistants
- Legal Support Staff
Speakers
Speaker bio
Jim Chester
is Of Counsel at Klemchuk PLLC in Dallas. A technology and business attorney with more than 25 years of experience, he advises entrepreneurs, emerging companies, and established businesses on corporate governance, business and technology transactions, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property strategy and enforcement, licensing, e-commerce, and international business matters. In addition to his law practice, Professor Chester is a full-time Professor of Practice at SMU's Cox School of Business, teaching Business Law and Entrepreneurial Legal Strategies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Before joining the SMU faculty, he taught for 20 years as an adjunct professor at Baylor Law School and also taught at the University of Dallas and East Texas A&M University. Professor Chester has written or co-written numerous articles and books addressing technology, intellectual property, international trade, and business law. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas and a Life Fellow of both the Texas Bar Foundation and the Dallas Bar Foundation. Professor Chester earned a B.S. degree in Economics and Political Science, with high honors, from East Texas A&M University; a J.D. degree from South Texas College of Law Houston; and an LL.M. in International Economic Law from the University of Houston Law Center. Professor Chester has been recognized by Super Lawyers for 15 years over a period spanning nearly two decades - first as a Texas Rising Star and later as a Texas Super Lawyer. He was also named to D Magazine's "Best Lawyers in Dallas" list. He holds an AV Preeminent peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell and a 10.0 rating from Avvo. He also has a higher education teaching certificate from Harvard University.
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