Daily Schedule of Events

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Early Bird Reception and Orientation
Hosted by:

Kansas Association of Legal Assistants
Central Oklahoma Association of Legal Assistants
Oklahoma Paralegal Association
Tulsa Association of Legal Assistants

Welcome, Introductions & Tips
·Tita A. Brewster, ACP
  NALA President

·Kathleen H. Miller, CAS, ACP
  Continuing Education Council Chair

·Christine Porter, ACP
  Annual Convention Chair, 2008

8:00 a.m. -8:50 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Registration and Exhibits Open

9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Welcome, Opening Remarks

Tita A. Brewster, ACP
NALA President

9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Keynote Address

Charles P. Schroeder
Executive Director
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Oklahoma City

10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Educational Sessions

Part 1
Corporate Law Institute
Angela Knight Hooper, Attorney

Part 1
Criminal Law Institute
S. Catherine Dodson, Attorney

Part 1
Mediation Training
The Honorable
Jeffrey S. Wolfe, JD

Healthcare Track
Unmasking the Healthcare System
Phillip M. Sprinkle, 2nd, Esq.

Litigation Track
Creating & Using Electronic Evidence
Joseph H. Bocock., Esq.

Technology Track
Vetting & Utilizing Online Legal Resources
Stacey Bowers, Esq.

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
All Convention Luncheon


1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Affiliated Associations Annual Meeting

Business Meeting

One Affiliate Exchange Presentation 

And . . .Honoring Affiliate Award Recipients

affiliate exchange presentation:
The Power of the Web: How Your Association Can Benefit from Today's technology

Los Angeles Paralegal Association
  Bobby T. Rimas, Paralegal
  Cheryl Winston, Paralegal

North Carolina
 paralegal association
   Erin B. Galloway, CP
   Brenda Mareski, CP

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Opening Night Reception

Co-sponsored by:
Central Oklahoma Association of Legal Assistants
Oklahoma Paralegal Association
Tulsa Association of Legal Assistants
 

8:00 a.m. 
Registration and Exhibits 
(Exhibits close today at 4:30 p.m.)

9:00 a.m. - Noon
Educational Sessions

Part 2
Corporate Law Institute
Angela Knight Hooper, Attorney

Part 2
Criminal Law Institute
S. Catherine Dodson, Attorney
 
Part 2
Mediation Training
The Honorable
Jeffrey S. Wolfe, JD

Healthcare Track
Healthcare Regulatory Issues
Matt Aiken, Esq.

Litigation Track
Catastrophic Injury Litigation
Thomas Fee, Esq.

Technology Track
Today's technology and Document Management
Robert J. Cathcart, Esq.
Rhonda Reid, Paralegal


Noon - 1:15
Lunch - on your own
 

1:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
A Very Special . . .

2008 Membership Forum

Candidates Forum
Your chance to meet the candidates

Volunteer Fair
Meet chairs and members of NALA committees and learn more about their work

Presentations from
LEAP Class of 2008
Find out what your fellow NALA members have learned in their year long exploration of NALA!
 

Thursday Evening
Free time to enjoy
 

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
NALA Board of Directors Meeting

8:00 a.m.
Registration Opens
Affiliate Exhibits Open

9:00 a.m. - Noon
Educational Sessions

Part 3
Corporate Law Institute
Angela Knight Hooper, Attorney

Part 3
Criminal Law Institute
S. Catherine Dodson, Attorney
 
Part 3
Mediation Training
The Honorable
Jeffrey S. Wolfe, JD

Healthcare Track
Healthcare Litigation
Theodore Mortell, Esq.

Litigation Track
Tribal Jurisdiction & Environmental Law
Raj Basi, Esq.
Jamie Capps, Paralegal

Technology Track
The Latest & Greatest Technology
J. Craig Williams, Esq.


Noon 
Lunch on your own

1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
33rd Annual Membership Meeting of NALA

The following national awards will be conferred during the Annual Meeting:

Founders' Award

President's Award

Affiliated Associations Outstanding Achievement Award

Affiliated Associations National Achievement Award

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Reception - Installation of 2008-09 Board of Directors 

And . . .

Honoring Award Recipients

 

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
NALA Board of Directors Meeting

8:00 a.m.
Registration Opens

8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Part 4
Mediation Training
The Honorable
Jeffrey S. Wolfe, JD

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Member Exchange Sessions - Offered Concurrently

11th Hour Case Management Survival
Patricia J. Gustin, CP, CFEI

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Effective Tools for Better Communication
Doreen Hall, CP
Jaye Koch, CP

10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Closing General Session

Exploring the Mystery of Ethics and Technology
Vicki Voisin, ACP

For details of events, courses and educational tracks, accommodations and registration information,
click on the track or event name on the menu bar.

Notes:
Members Make a Difference

Share your story!
It is so popular we're continuing the program . . .

Celebrating 33 Years . . . It is only  the support of dedicated members that brought NALA to its 30's. You may have read we are collecting information from members about their experiences with NALA -- how hard they have worked for the association goals!

During the 2005 Convention in Kansas City, we interspersed member stories throughout the days activities. Members were
inspired and awed with the stories shared -- from recognition of accomplishments from employers on achieving the CLA to honoring a fellow member serving in Iraq -- the program highlights the can-do spirit of NALA members.

Click here!
To send your story, or that of a fellow member, to NALA Headquarters. We will share the stories in FACTS & FINDINGS throughout the year and at the 2008 NALA Convention in Oklahoma City, July 29-
August 2.

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