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25th Annual Paralegal Conference 2023

  • Training

  • Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE)
  • ID: 5944949
The host is pleased to offer this program to an in-person audience at the Boston conference center in addition to the live and recorded webcasts. Masks are encouraged.

The is proud to present the 25th Annual Paralegal Conference 2023, back in person! Led by a faculty of some of the most distinguished paralegals and attorneys in Massachusetts and beyond, this Conference is your opportunity to stay on top of developments in the law while continuing to hone your skills in multiple practice areas.

This year’s Conference includes a session on ethics, litigation rules update, contracts management, paralegal careers, updates to paralegal and legal paraprofessional regulation, and much more.

Conference Highlight! Featured Speaker Michael R. Sweeney on “How to Work in Today’s World.” Mr. Sweeney is currently the executive director of Fletcher Tilton, PC, and previously was the executive director of the Massachusetts State Lottery and deputy general counsel in the Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer.

We look forward to you seeing you for an exciting, educational Conference!

Course Content

9:30am - 9:35am
Welcome and Introduction
9:35pm - 10:30am
Paralegal Careers
Candace M. Clarke,
Ostrander Law Office, Northampton
Sandra A. Leoni,
Fletcher Tilton, PC, Worcester
Kerry A. Gorham,
Fletcher Tilton, PC, Worcester
Victoria Ann Rodriguez,
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance, Springfield
Deanna M. Sears,, Northampton
10:30am - 10:40am
Networking and Refreshment Break
10:40am - 11:35am
25th Annual Paralegal Conference 2023: How to Work in Today’s World
Michael R. Sweeney, Esq.,
11:35am - 12:35pm
25th Annual Paralegal Conference 2023: Ethics
Merle R. Hass, Esq.,
Office of the General Counsel, Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, Boston
12:35pm - 1:35pm
Lunch (on your own)
1:35pm - 2:15pm
Update on Paralegal and Legal Paraprofessional Regulation
Michael A. Houlberg, Esq.,
Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, University of Denver, Denver
2:15pm - 2:55pm
25th Annual Paralegal Conference 2023: Contracts Management Instructional Session
Pam M. Richardson,
Affini-T Therapeutics, Watertown
Annemarie McGonagle,
EMD Serono Inc., Rockland
Kori Kaufman,
Faber Daeufer & Itrato, PC, Waltham
2:55pm - 3:10pm
Networking and Refreshment Break
3:10pm - 3:50pm
25th Annual Paralegal Conference 2023: Litigation Rules Update
Vincent N. DePalo, Esq.,
Smith Duggan Buell & Rufo LLP, Boston
,
3:50pm - 4:30pm
Future of Paralegal Studies
Thomas McClure,
American Bar Association, Chicago
Robyn Ice,
American Bar Association, Chicago
Elizabeth Nowakowski,
Bristol Community College, Paralegal & Legal Studies, Fall River
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

Speakers

Cochairs
Nancy A. Cominoli, RP,
Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas LLP, Springfield
Kerry A. Gorham,
Fletcher Tilton, PC, Worcester
Annemarie McGonagle,
EMD Serono Inc., Rockland

Faculty
Candace M. Clarke,
Ostrander Law Office, Northampton
Vincent N. DePalo, Esq.,
Smith Duggan Buell & Rufo LLP, Boston
Merle R. Hass, Esq.,
Office of the General Counsel, Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, Boston
Michael A. Houlberg, Esq.,
Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, University of Denver, Denver
Robyn Ice,
American Bar Association, Chicago
Jeremy Karew,
Smith Duggan Buell & Rufo LLP, Lincoln
Kori Kaufman,
Faber Daeufer & Itrato, PC, Waltham
Sandra A. Leoni,
Fletcher Tilton, PC, Worcester
Thomas McClure,
American Bar Association, Chicago
Elizabeth Nowakowski,
Bristol Community College, Paralegal & Legal Studies, Fall River
Pam M. Richardson,
Affini-T Therapeutics, Watertown
Victoria Ann Rodriguez,
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance, Springfield
Deanna M. Sears,
Northampton
Michael R. Sweeney, Esq.,