Paralegal Strategies for Getting the Most Out of PowerPoint and PDF Software
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
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3 Total | 09-19-2026 |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
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3 Total | |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
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3 Total | 09-19-2026 |
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Overview
Uncover Effective PowerPoint Presentation Tips and PDF Pointers for Paralegals
From virtual collaboration and document sharing to presentation preparation, knowing how to use PowerPoint and PDF software offers paralegals a variety of benefits. How does your knowledge of these technologies stack up? This program shows you how to use PDFs and PowerPoint to your advantage in your role as a paralegal. Elevate your skills - register today!
- Hear tips for designing and formatting your presentations in PowerPoint.
- Uncover practical guidance for building an effective presentation for legal matters.
- Identify the dos and don'ts of working with PDFs in the law office.
- Find out how to automate tasks with PowerPoint and PDFs.
*Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute IPE's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Design and Formatting in PowerPoint: Essential Guidelines
- Practical Techniques for Building an Effective PowerPoint Presentation for Legal Matters
- PDF Software: Practical Guidance for Working With PDFs in the Law Firm
- Building Workflows and Automating Tasks With PDFs and PowerPoint: Tips for Non-Techy Paralegals
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
|
3 Total | 09-19-2026 |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
3 Total | |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
3 Total | 09-19-2026 |
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Paralegal
Agenda
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Design and Formatting in PowerPoint: Essential Guidelines
- Adding Graphics, Charts, Tables, and Videos to Your PowerPoint Presentation
- Strategies for Incorporating Transitions, Animations, and Other Multimedia Elements
- Effective Tactics for PowerPoint Organization and Slide Layout
- Other Critical PowerPoint Features to Master
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Practical Techniques for Building an Effective PowerPoint Presentation for Legal Matters
- Tips for Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations
- Delivering a PowerPoint Presentation With Confidence: Helpful Pointers
- Best Practices for Incorporating PowerPoint Presentations Into Your Legal Project Plans
- Guidelines for Structuring a Clear and Concise Legal Presentation
- Techniques for Incorporating Legal Content (e.g., Case Summaries, Timelines, Exhibits, etc.)
- Useful Tips for Addressing Accessibility Concerns
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PDF Software: Practical Guidance for Working With PDFs in the Law Firm
- Creating Searchable PDF Files: Key Steps to Take
- Dos and Don'ts of Ensuring Security and Redacting Sensitive Info
- How to Use Track Changes, Comments, and Annotations for Collaborative Purposes
- Using and Applying Electronic Signatures: Ensuring Legal Best Practices
- Rearranging, Inserting, and Deleting Pages Within PDFs: What You Need to Do
- Top 5 Tips for Optimizing PDFs for Improved Accessibility and File Size
- Techniques for Adding Fillable Fields, Dropdown Menus, and Checkboxes to PDF Forms
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Building Workflows and Automating Tasks With PDFs and PowerPoint: Tips for Non-Techy Paralegals
Who Should Attend
This intermediate level course is designed to provide legal professionals with tips and tricks for maximizing one's use of PowerPoint and PDFs. Those who should attend include:
- Paralegals
- Legal Technicians
- Legal Assistants
- Legal Support Staff
Speakers
Speaker bio
Jerry R. Knafo
is the managing partner of Knafo Law Offices. He practices in the areas of personal injury and civil litigation. Mr. Knafo earned his B.S. degree from Villanova University and his J.D. degree from Temple University Law School. He earned his master's degrees in business (MBA) and psychology (MsPsych). Mr. Knafo is a certified civil trial advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and a life fellow of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. He is a member of the American Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Pennsylvania Association for Justice, and the Lehigh and Northampton County bar associations. Mr. Knafo is the former chairman of Disciplinary Hearing Committee 4.02, and a former 15 year board of governor for the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (now PAJ). He has been selected as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer® by the Pennsylvania Super Lawyer Magazine from 2005 to 2021. Mr. Knafo is president and a gold member of the Elite Lawyers of America®, an organization limited to attorneys across the country who have obtained a verdict or settlement in excess of two million dollars.
Speaker bio
Katie Brown
is the associate dean for information resources at Charleston School of Law. Her research and scholarship interests are in the areas of intellectual property, acting skills for lawyers, law and literature, management, and a variety of legal research related topics. Ms. Brown has taught specialized, beginner, and advanced legal research courses and seminars on legal technology for practice, art of advocacy, and contracts. She is a very active member of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL). Ms. Brown has participated in a variety of leadership roles throughout the association chapters and special interest sections. She earned her B.F.A. degree from DePaul University, her master's degree in library and information science from the Drexel University iSchool, and her J.D. degree from Seattle University School of Law. In 2024, Ms. Brown also received the Inaugural Technology & Ethics Award from the Association of American Law Schools Section on Technology, Law and Legal Education (AALS).
Speaker bio
Susan Adams
has worked in the legal industry for more than 35 years, with more than 15 years in technical training and trial support. She earned her B.S. degree in business administration, with an emphasis on information technology from the University of Phoenix.
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