Social Media and Smartphone Evidence in Divorce: Paralegal Edition
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
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3 Total |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
3 Total |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
3 Total |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
3 Total |
| NALA |
|
3 Total |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
3 Total |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
3 Total |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
3 Total |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
3 Total |
| NFPA |
|
3 Total |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
3 Total |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
3 Total |
Wed, Nov 11, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM
Wed, Nov 11, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM
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Overview
The Evidence is on the Phone - How Do You Help Your Attorney Get It Into Court?
Digital evidence can make or break a divorce case - but only if it's collected correctly, preserved completely, and ready to survive a challenge. This practical program walks you through the entire digital evidence workflow: from hunting down social media posts and pulling smartphone data to preserving metadata, supporting discovery, and staying ahead of emerging issues like deepfakes. Leave no critical evidence behind - register today!
- Know exactly where to look - and what to capture - across every major social media platform.
- Collect smartphone evidence the right way, from texts and call logs to location data and cloud backups.
- Preserve digital evidence so it holds up when the other side challenges it.
- Support discovery requests and subpoenas with confidence and the right sample language.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Finding and Collecting Social Media Evidence (With Checklists)
- Smartphone Evidence: Texts, Call Logs, Apps, Location Data, and Photos
- Preservation, Metadata, and Authentication: Getting it Right so Your Attorney Can Get it Admitted
- Discovery Requests and Subpoenas: Sample Language
- From AI to Crypto: Emerging Digital Evidence Issues in Divorce Practice
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Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
|
3 Total |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
3 Total |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
3 Total |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
3 Total |
| NALA |
|
3 Total |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
3 Total |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
3 Total |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
3 Total |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
3 Total |
| NFPA |
|
3 Total |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
3 Total |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
3 Total |
Credit Details by Jurisdiction
Live Webinar Registration
Paralegal
Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 3 Total Credits
Live - California MCLE Paralegal - 3: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved · 3 Total Credits
Live - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 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 · 3 Total Credits
- 3 Technology
Live - Florida Registered Paralegal - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of continuing education for paralegals, including 3.0 hours of technology credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Live - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 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 · 3 Total Credits
- 3 Technology
Live - NALA - 3: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 3.0 hours, including 3.0 technology and 0.0 ethics, of continuing legal education credit required to maintain the CP (Certified Paralegal) credential.
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 3 Total Credits
Live - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 3: This course has been approved for 3.0 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 · 3 Total Credits
Live - North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education - 3: This program has been approved by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification for continuing paralegal education credit in the amount of 3.0 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 · 3 Total Credits
Live - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 3: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 3.0 general and 0.0 ethics (for a total of 3.0 hours CLE).
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved · 3 Total Credits
Live - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 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 · 3 Total Credits
Live - NFPA - 3: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 3.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of ethics.
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved · 3 Total Credits
- 3 Family Law
- 3 Civil Trial Law
Live - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas. This course has been approved by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for certification and recertification continuing legal education for paralegals and legal assistants. Certification areas: 3 - Civil Trial Law, 3 - Family Law
Washington Paralegal Association Approved · 3 Total Credits
Live - Washington Paralegal Association - 3: Approved for 3.0 CLE credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
OnDemand Video
Paralegal
Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - California MCLE Paralegal - 3: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).
Video Download - California MCLE Paralegal - 3: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 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 - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 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 · 3 Total Credits
- 3 Technology
Earn Until
OnDemand - Florida Registered Paralegal - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 3.0 hours of self-study technology 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 - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 3.0 hours of self-study technology credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 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 - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 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 · 3 Total Credits
- 3 Technology
Earn Until
OnDemand - NALA - 3: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 3.0 hours, including 3.0 technology and 0.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.
Video Download - NALA - 3: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 3.0 hours, including 3.0 technology and 0.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 3: This course has been approved for 3.0 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 - 3: This course has been approved for 3.0 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 · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education - 3: 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 3.0 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 · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 3: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 3.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 3.0 hours CLE).
Video Download - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 3: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 3.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 3.0 hours CLE).
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 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 - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 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 · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - NFPA - 3: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 3.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.
Video Download - NFPA - 3: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 3.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved · 3 Total Credits
- 3 Family Law
- 3 Civil Trial Law
Earn Until
OnDemand - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 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. This course has been approved by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for certification and recertification continuing legal education for paralegals and legal assistants. Certification areas: 3 - Civil Trial Law, 3 - Family Law
Video Download - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 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. This course has been approved by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for certification and recertification continuing legal education for paralegals and legal assistants. Certification areas: 3 - Civil Trial Law, 3 - Family Law
Washington Paralegal Association Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Washington Paralegal Association - 3: Approved for 3.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
Video Download - Washington Paralegal Association - 3: Approved for 3.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
Select Jurisdiction
Paralegal
Agenda
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Finding and Collecting Social Media Evidence (With Checklists)
- What to Look for and Where to Find it
- Quick Tips for Navigating Different Platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X, LinkedIn, Reddit, Dating Apps)
- Practical Tips for Paralegals
- Privacy Pitfalls in Digital Evidence Collection
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Smartphone Evidence: Texts, Call Logs, Apps, Location Data, and Photos
- Text Messages and Messaging Apps
- Exporting and Organizing Messages
- Photos, Videos, and Embedded Metadata
- Location Data and Tracking Evidence
- Financial Evidence on Smartphones
- Cloud Storage and Backup Evidence
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Preservation, Metadata, and Authentication: Getting it Right so Your Attorney Can Get it Admitted
- Auto-Delete Features and Preservation Duties
- Preservation Letter Best Practices
- Risks of Relying Solely on Screenshots
- Authenticity and Defensible Collection Practices
- Trial Exhibit and Evidence Foundation Checklist
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Discovery Requests and Subpoenas: Sample Language
- Interrogatories, RFPs, and RFAs: Tips and Sample Language
- Subpoenas: Phone Providers, Social Media Platforms, Cloud Providers, Employers, and ISPs
- Stored Communications Act Considerations
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From AI to Crypto: Emerging Digital Evidence Issues in Divorce Practice
- Artificial Intelligence and Deepfake Evidence
- Cryptocurrency Tracing Basics
- Wearable Technology and Smart Home/IoT Evidence
Who Should Attend
This intermediate level course is designed to provide attendees with best practices for collecting social media and smartphone evidence in divorce cases. Those who should attend include:
- Paralegals
- Legal Technicians
- Legal Assistants
- Legal Support Staff
Speakers
Speaker bio
David C. Fisher
is a sole practitioner in the Tulsa area, where he practices in the areas of mediation, collaborative law, family law and estate planning. He is a leader and recognized authority in the area of dispute resolution, where he brings an extensive background of problem solving with more than 17 years of real life experience as an insurance adjuster, trainer, speaker and now lawyer. Mr. Fisher is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section and Estate Planning Section; Tulsa County Bar Association Family Law Section; American Bar Association Family Law Section and Real Property Estate Planning Section; Oklahoma Academy of Collaborative Professionals; as well as the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. He is also included on the Tulsa County District Courts list of mediators. Mr. Fisher earned his B.S. degree from Oklahoma State University and his J.D. degree from the University of Tulsa College of Law.
Speaker bio
Toniann Primiano
is a partner in the law firm of Plumides, Romano & Johnson, PC in Charlotte. She practices in the areas of divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, child custody, child support, domestic violence, and criminal matters. Ms. Primiano earned her B.A. degree from Regis University, Denver, Colorado; and her J.D. and L.L.M degrees from the University of New Hampshire School of Law. She is admitted in both North Carolina and Massachusetts. Ms. Primiano is a member of the Mecklenburg County Bar.
Speaker bio
Nancy C. Richmond
is a partner of A.Y. Strauss and has over 25 years of experience exclusively practicing family law. She is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a matrimonial law attorney. Ms. Richmond has experience handling any type of family law case, no matter how complex the issues may be. While being a fierce advocate, she is resolution oriented. Ms. Richmond has successfully settled, tried and arbitrated matters involving all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody and parenting time, equitable distribution, prenuptial agreements, relocation issues, adoptions, domestic violence as well as appellate practice. She has lectured attorneys on various family law topics with the Institute of Continuing Legal Education and ATLA. Ms. Richmond earned her J.D. degree from the Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, and her undergraduate degree from Lafayette College, with a B.A. degree in international affairs with a concentration in Russian. While at the Dickinson School of Law, she was a member of the Dickinson Journal of International Law, for which she published an article, "Israel's Law of Return: Analysis of Its Evolution and Present Application."
Speaker bio
Victoria Cernadas
is a highly experienced and credentialed paralegal specializing in family law. With over three decades in the legal field and a strong track record in managing complex, high-volume caseloads, she brings both expertise and professionalism to every matter. Ms. Cernadas is a Texas board-certified paralegal in family law and holds the Advanced Certified Paralegal® designation through the National Association of Legal Assistants, with specialties in Discovery. She is recognized for her exceptional legal drafting skills, client communication, and ability to train and mentor new attorneys and legal staff. Ms. Cernadas currently serves as a family law paralegal at Goranson Bain Ausley, where she plays a key role in case development, discovery, trial preparation, and client support. Her background also includes years of experience in both permanent and contract roles with various respected family law firms. A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington and Collin College, Ms. Cernadas is also an active member of numerous professional associations, including the Dallas Area Paralegal Association.
Speaker bio
George T. Dowd, III
is an attorney and also provides subject matter expert consulting services related to the foreign exchange, futures, cryptocurrency, and metals markets. He earned his B.A. degree in economics from the College of the Holy Cross, his J.D. degree from the DePaul University College of Law, and is admitted to practice law in Illinois. Mr. Dowd served on the Board of Directors of the Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Association in 2020 and 2021, and is the primary author of Digital Assets, Cryptocurrencies, and Blockchain (IICLE®, 2022). He has testified as an expert in proceedings before the National Futures Association, FINRA, London Court of International Arbitration, and Federal Court of Australia. Mr. Dowd has given presentations, or lectured, at the People’s Bank of China (Shanghai), DePaul University Graduate School of Business, National Futures Association, and Chicago Bar Association's Futures and Derivatives Committee. He has appeared frequently on CNBC, Bloomberg TV, and the Fox Business Network. Mr. Dowd was with Société Générale (via predecessor firms Fimat and Newedge) from 2007 through 2015 where he was head of the Chicago Foreign Exchange Desk and head of Foreign Exchange Sales for the Americas. Prior to 2007, he established the Spectrum Currency Program at Spectrum Asset Management, and held senior foreign exchange roles at JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, and Credit Suisse.
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