Civil Litigation & Trial Skills

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Federal Litigation: Document Management, Organization, and E-Filing for Paralegals

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 Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 1 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 1 Total
NFPA Approved 1.5 Total
OnDemand
57 minutes
Cari Sheehan
With Cari L. Sheehan from Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP
Recorded January 16, 2025
Product ID 99656

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Overview

Strategic Filing and Striving Towards Document Perfection

Federal court litigation has its own unique filing and document management procedures and requirements. Are you confident you know how to comply? Do you want to learn more about document organization and filing? Enhance your skills and familiarity with federal litigation through this informative course on document handling and organization. Learn proven strategies for organizing overwhelming case files, mastering electronic discovery, and confidently handling e-filing procedures. Gain a competitive edge and streamline your workflow with expert guidance on best practices and industry standards. Register today!

  • Review naming conventions and filing structures to optimize case management.
  • Learn new ways of drafting documents to maximize case flow.
  • Use effective filing methods with the help of document management software.
  • Keep each case on track with practical tips for deadline management.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Document Organization: Naming, Filing, Formatting, etc. (With Sample Organization Layout)
  2. The Discovery Pipeline and Efficiently Drafting Documents (With Sample Discovery Requests)
  3. 5 Things to Watch Out For When Using Document Management Software
  4. Avoiding Chaos: Using E-Filing Software Effectively
  5. Common Deadlines and How to Keep Them In Sight
Product ID 99656

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 Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 1 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 1 Total
NFPA Approved 1.5 Total
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  1. Federal Litigation: Document Management, Organization, and E-Filing for Paralegals

    1. Document Organization: Naming, Filing, Formatting, etc. (With Sample Organization Layout)
    2. The Discovery Pipeline and Efficiently Drafting Documents (With Sample Discovery Requests)
    3. 5 Things to Watch Out For When Using Document Management Software
    4. Avoiding Chaos: Using E-Filing Software Effectively
    5. Common Deadlines and How to Keep Them In Sight

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level course is designed to give attendees practical skills for document management and filing. Those who should attend include:

  • Paralegals
  • Legal Assistants
  • Legal Support Staff

Speakers

Cari L Sheehan
Cari L.
Sheehan
Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP
Speaker bio
Cari L Sheehan

Cari L. Sheehan

Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP
Cari Sheehan

is an Assistant General Counsel with Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP. With over 15 years of legal experience in civil litigation, conflicts of interest, and professional responsibility, she serves as the firm's Assistant General Counsel with Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP. In this role, she advises firm attorneys with respect to ethics compliance, risk prevention, and conflicts of interest. In addition, she assists in the review and negotiation of outside counsel guidelines, conflict waivers and engagement letters, and other items with ethical implications. In addition, she assists in providing ethical training and education within the firm to its attorneys and staff. Ms. Sheehan is an Adjunct Professor at the IU Robert H. McKinney School where she teaches Professional Responsibility. She is also a former Assistant Clinical Professor of Business Law and Ethics at the Kelley School of Business. She is passionate about promoting ethical awareness, integrity, and professionalism in the legal and business fields and contributing to the advancement of knowledge and practice in these domains. Ms. Sheehan is a frequent presenter and author on ethics and professionalism in the legal industry. She is a reoccurring author with the Res Gestae regarding the Ethics Curbstone and has been quoted in publications for her knowledge on ethical topics. Ms. Sheehan is also an avid speaker, having given over 200 seminars on ethics and professionalism for various local and national platforms. Her primary area of research is regarding the ethics of AI and how it affects the legal and business community.

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