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    • April 07, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Online (Zoom)
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    Future Proofing the Paralegal Profession: Navigating AI, Ethics, and Emerging Workflows


    Monday, April 7, 2025
    12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Online via Zoom


    Presented by:

    Kristine Custodio Suero, ACP 
    Kelli Radnothy

    The paralegal profession is at a pivotal moment, with advancements in AI and legal technology reshaping traditional workflows and practice areas. In this session, we explore how paralegals can harness these innovations while maintaining ethical integrity and meeting the evolving demands of the profession. Drawing insights from the Future of Jobs Report 2025 by the World Economic Forum, we will provide actionable strategies to future-proof careers and improve access to justice. This presentation will also highlight case studies across diverse practice areas, emphasizing prompt engineering, automation, and adaptive learning. Join us to gain a roadmap for success in the ever-changing legal landscape.


    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.


    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

    • April 12, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • LA Regional Food Bank, 2300 Pellissier Pl., Industry, CA 90601
    • April 16, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Online (Zoom)
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    A Seat at the Table:
    Paraprofessional License Discussion


    Wednesday, April 16, 2025
    6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Online via Zoom


    Presented by:

    Virginia A. Suveiu, Esq.

    Stay updated on the latest developments regarding the State Bar of California’s potential paraprofessional licensure, which is part of its broader efforts to improve access to justice. The California Paraprofessional Working Group, established by the State Bar Board of Trustees, was tasked with creating recommendations for a paraprofessional licensure or certification program aimed at increasing access to legal services across the state.

    On May 20, 2022, the Board approved the final amended recommendations from the working group. However, Assembly Bill 2958, signed into law on September 18, 2022, instructed the State Bar to pause any further work on advancing these recommendations until 2025.

    Virginia counsels on risk management, regulatory compliance and commercial law matters, including the entire contract life cycle. She has held various corporate and legal positions, including Director of Risk Management, Chief Safeguard Officer and Of Counsel. She recently completed editing Routledge Handbook of Risk Management and the Law. Virginia is also a mediator and arbitrator, including for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and served on the editorial board of National Contract Management Association’s Contract Management Magazine. She is affiliated with, advised, and has been invited to speak to professional associations on business law-related matters and is an active member of the State Bar of California and was admitted to the U.S. District Court, Central District of California. Virginia has held numerous positions in academia, including founding dean, adjunct professor, instructor and content developer, and was given the Distinguished Instructor Award by UC Irvine.

    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

    • April 26, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Cal State University, Los Angeles - 801 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (DTLA Campus)
    • 77
    Register

    Join us at our Annual Spring Career Conference and meet successful
    legal professionals who will inspire you to move forward in your
    career! Bring your resume for the Resume Tune-Up and dress to
    impress for your FREE professional headshot!


    Light Breakfast & Professional Headshots
    8:00-9:00 am

    Legal Recruiters 9:00 am - 9:55 am
    Scott Rosen
    Tracey Perkins


    Professional Certifications 10:00 am - 10:55 am
    Terri Walters, ACP
    Ivan Zogovic, ACP
    Kenneth L. Harold, ACP, CAS


    Alternative Careers 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Talar Guedikian
    Jacqueline Loza, JD


    Location: California State University - 6th Floor
    801 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017
    (Downtown Campus)

    April 26, 2025
    8:00 am to 12:00 pm

    LAPA Members Registration – $35.00

    LAPA Student Members - $30.00

    Non-Members – $50.00


    Meet and network with senior paralegals and top recruiters who will help you
    identify the next steps in your career path that are right for you.     

    The Recruiting Professionals Panel will provide insight on how agencies work
    as part of the team with HR/Paralegal Managers to match highly qualified
    candidates with the right position in the right firm.  

    The Professional Certification Panel will explain the impact that professional
    certification can make in your career.  

    The Alternative Career Panel will provide tips on optimizing your skills so that
    you can envision yourself stepping outside the box of traditional paralegal
    roles onto alternative career paths.


    • April 30, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Online (Zoom)
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    2025 HOT Topics in Real Estate Law (Unlawful Detainer, Landlord-Tenant and Breach of Contract Issues)


    Wednesday, April 30, 2025
    6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Online via Zoom


    Presented by:

    Keith A. Attlesey 


    Keith A. Attlesey is a partner at Attlesey | Storm, LLP with 30 years of experience representing clients in real estate, business, and collectibles industry transactions and litigation.

    Mr. Attlesey was raised in Santa Barbara, California and earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science with a Business emphasis from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1989. While at UCLA Mr. Attlesey was a member of the Bruin Volleyball team and was actively involved in Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor in 1993 from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, California, where he served on Law Review and was awarded the American Jurisprudence Award for Writing and Research. Mr. Attlesey is admitted to the California State Bar and U.S. District Court, Central and Southern Districts of California.

    From 1993 until 1995, Mr. Attlesey practiced as an associate attorney with the Santa Barbara law firm of Reetz, Fox & Bartlett, representing clients in the development, leasing and purchase and sale of residential and commercial real estate, landlord-tenant matters and collections. In 1995 Mr. Attlesey joined an Orange County, California based law firm specializing in representing REO departments of institutional lenders, property owners, property management companies and developers in landlord-tenant matters, including unlawful detainer actions, commercial breach of lease cases and collections. In 1996 Mr. Attlesey began his solo practice which expanded into a broad-based and sophisticated real estate and business practice, leading to the 2009 formation of Attlesey|Storm, LLP. For three consecutive years Mr. Attlesey was selected by Law and Politics Magazine as one of the top 5% of attorneys in Southern California, earning the publication’s designation of “Super Lawyer” in real estate. 

    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

    • May 31, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • OC Food Bank, 1870 Monarch St., Garden Grove

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