Future Proofing the Paralegal Profession: Navigating AI, Ethics, and Emerging Workflows (MCLE)

Kristine Custodio Suero, ACP is an award-winning legal professional, a published author and a highly sought after speaker. A true servant leader, she has led the San Diego Paralegal Association and California Alliance of Paralegal Associations as President. Kristine teaches legal courses for a local San Diego paralegal program and lends her time to the program’s advisory board. Kristine serves on the NALA Board of Directors as the Area 3 Director and is the immediate past Chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and past member of the NALA Professional Development Committee and Continuing Education Council as well as past Ethics Chair. Kristine is a Senior Paralegal/Business Development Director for an ERISA/Employee Benefits Law firm in San Diego, California. Kristine may be reached at kristine.custodio@gmail.com.

Kelli Radnothy is a litigation paralegal with over 20 years of experience in the legal industry. She runs her own holistic legal solutions company, consulting with and coaching other legal professionals to enhance the delivery of legal services. Kelli works as a Legal Researcher for the Nevada Attorney General's Office and as a Course Developer/Instructor for the University of Washington Paralegal Program. Kelli serves as 2nd Vice President for Sierra Nevada Association of Paralegals (SNAP) and as Treasurer for the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Nevada. She is passionate about advancing the profession and empowering others to make an impact in their communities. Kelli may be reached at kelli@klrparalegal.com.