Los Angeles Paralegal Association upcoming events

Legal Professional Ethics, Confidentiality and Professionalism (MCLE) (June 03, 2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Legal Professional Ethics, Confidentiality and Professionalism (MCLE)

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 (MCLE) (June 09, 2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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:

Attorney Work Styles: Understanding how your attorney actually thinks and building systems around it
Document & Timeline Mastery: Organizing case materials in ways that hold up under trial pressure
Deposition Support: What seamless deposition prep looks like before, during, and after
AI Workflows: How modern tools are helping paralegals move from reactive support to proactive case architecture
Trial Excellence: Building the command center mentality that keeps everything running smoothly when it matters most

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.

ABC's of Civil Motions (MCLE) (July 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

ABC's of Civil Motions (MCLE)

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

LAPA's 50th Annual October Conference (October 17, 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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

EXHIBITOR: LAPA's 50th Annual October Conference! (October 17, 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:00am – 3:30pm

Pacific Palms Resort
1 Industry Hills Parkway
City of Industry, CA 91744

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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