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
The quality of your AI output depends entirely on the quality of your instruction, and that is a skill set. This session reframes prompting as structured delegation, arming attendees with nine offensive prompt types purpose-built for transactional legal work and effective defensive prompting tools to protect every output. Attendees will develop practical competency in prompt construction, AI output validation, and workflow integration across core transactional tasks including contract review, negotiation support, and deal summary preparation. Register now!
Presented by: Ashley Jones, Esq. LinkSquares
Monday, July 20, 2026 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Online via Zoom
Ashley Jones is Commercial Counsel at LinkSquares, a Boston-based contract lifecycle management software company, where she focuses on contract drafting, negotiation, and legal operations. Admitted to the Connecticut Bar with more than five years of experience spanning the non-profit sector, in-house counsel roles, and founder-led companies, Ashley brings a cross-functional perspective to efficiency-driven process development at the intersection of law and technology.
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.
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Package Handling Policy
No refunds per LAPA policy.
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