Confidentiality and Professionalism is designed to discuss the elements of ethics regarding client files, including the ethical rules for safekeeping and destruction of files, confidentiality obligations, and professional conduct standards. The course will examine how California Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.6 regarding Confidential Information of a Client, ABA Model Rule 1.6 concerning Confidentiality of Information, ABA Model Rule 1.3 regarding Diligence, and ABA Model Rule 1.4 regarding Communication apply within legal practice and directly impact paralegals and legal support staff. Special attention will be given to a paralegal’s role in maintaining client confidentiality, properly handling sensitive information, communicating effectively with supervising attorneys and clients, and supporting ethical and diligent representation throughout the legal process.
Presented by: Michelle Eggli, MBLT, CP Goodland Paralegal, LLC
Tuesday, June 3, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Online via Zoom
Michelle Eggli earned her Master's in Business, Law and Technology from The Colleges of Law and currently holds the Certified Paralegal certification from NALA. She owns a paralegal freelance company, Goodland Paralegal, LLC, where she assists local attorneys with their litigation practices and conducts MCLE courses approved by the Cal Bar. Ms. Eggli has been teaching paralegal courses since 2015 and truly enjoys sharing the knowledge she has gained over the years by working as a paralegal with her students. She has experience in teaching a multitude of paralegal topics, specializing in Legal Ethics, Contract Law and Civil Litigation.
Trial Ready: How the Best Paralegals Stay Three Steps Ahead
You already know the basics. You've survived the all-nighters, the last-minute exhibit chaos, and the attorney who changes strategy at 9pm the night before trial. This session isn't about starting from scratch, it's about sharpening everything you already do and showing you where technology can quietly do the heavy lifting.
Join Joe Stephens, J.D., for a practical, skills-forward session built specifically for legal support professionals who want to level up their trial prep game. You'll walk away with proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex case materials into compelling, court-ready presentations faster than ever before.
You’ll explore:
Walk away with strategies you can use immediately and a fresh perspective on what great trial prep actually looks like. Your next case will thank you.
Presented by: Joe Stephens, JD Director, Legal Solutions at Steno
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Online via Zoom
Joe Stephens, J.D. is the Director of Legal Solutions at Steno, and is the architect of one of Texas' largest rural public defender offices where he mastered the art of managing complex cases across twelve counties with limited resources. His diverse professional experience ranges from direct client representation to working three legislative sessions under two different Committee Chairmen in the Texas Legislature. A graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, Joe combines his passion for legal technology with practical experience to help teams work more efficiently, and is now teaching the next generation of legal professionals at Texas Tech University School of Law.
MOTIONS
- The different types - Why they are important - How to calendar - How to see if courts have special requirements (like if they need a separate statement) - Drafting proposed orders - How to put them together
Presented by: Mikaela Dixon, Esq. and Allison M. Melendez, Esq. Co-Hosts of Ladies in Law Podcast
Tuesday, July 15, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Online via Zoom
Early Bird Pricing - May 1st to June 13th! LAPA Member: $125.00
LAPA Student Member: $100.00 Non-Member: $150.00
Regular Registration - June 14 to October 9th
LAPA Member: $145.00 (10/10-10/17 $155)
LAPA Student Member: $125.00 (10/10-10/17 $135) Non-Member: $175.00 (10/10-10/17 $200)
Not a Member? Join Now and Enjoy Member Rates
Group Rate (students or paralegals): Purchase 5 or more Registrations and get $10 OFF each Registration. Discounts and/or Group Rates cannot be combined and payments must be made with a single company or school check or credit card.
AGENDA
Continental Breakfast / Exhibitor Meet & Greet
8:30 – 8:45 Good morning and welcome guests!
Charity of Choice: CASA Los Angeles
8:45 – 9:45 General Session (Ethics)
10:00 – 11:00 Morning Break-out Sessions
11:00 -- 11:40 Visit with Exhibitors / Sponsors
11:40 – 1:00 Lunch & Keynote Speaker
1:10 – 2:10 Afternoon Break-out Sessions
2:20 – 3:20 General Session (Ethics)
3:20 Awards
Scholarship, Lifetime Achievement, Maria Teresa Bravo, Volunteer
Closing Remarks
Saturday, October 17, 2026
8:00am – 3:30pm
Benefactor Members: $900 $1000 (after September 18, 2026)
Non-Members: $1050 $1150 (after September 18, 2026)
Schools and Non-Profits: $450 $500 (after September 18, 2026)(Only accredited schools and government recognized non-profit organizations are eligible for this discounted rate)
Registration includes 6' table and two chairs, conference syllabus listing, pre-conference marketing, and access to hundreds of decision making paralegals! Additional items that may be purchased: lunch, syllabus advertising, electrical.
Can't attend the conference? You can still get your company in front of hundreds of paralegals! Ask about our BAGSTUFFER opportunity.
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Package Handling Policy
No refunds per LAPA policy.
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