2024

MEETINGS, EDUCATION & EVENTS

Join us for one of our upcoming seminars, conferences, meetings, CLEs, CPEs, and socials!

Your NALS. Your Member Benefits.

NALS of NC members enjoy numerous benefits including: member discounts on educational opportunities, networking opportunities, members-only social events, and more.

 
  • Select membership meetings are open to those interested in joining or learning more about NALS of NC. Check out our upcoming meeting dates and times below.

  • NALS NC offers many free and low-cost CLEs, CPEs, and other educational opportunities. Check out our upcoming dates and times below.

  • Each year, NALS hosts a national conference. The 2023 National Conference is being held in Houston, NC on August 21 - 23, 2023.

  • Dinners, outings, socials - sometimes you just need a break from work with likeminded people.

Education: CLE, CPE & CE Opportunities

Select CLE programs sponsored by NALS of North Carolina may be accredited by the North Carolina State Bar - Paralegal Certification and are approved for CPE - when indicated.

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01/25/24, 1:00 PM EST - (CLE)(CPE accredited NCSB board of para cert) "The Dawning of a New Era: Combining Extractive and Generative AI for New Possibilities"

02/08/24, 1:00 PM EST - (CE) “Peak Performance” A holistic and logistical approach to success.

04/02/24, 1:00 PM EST - (CLE)(CPE accredited NCSB board of para cert) "Legal Remedies & Protective Orders in Domestic Violence Cases" by Mary Gurganus, Esq. and Pamela Deeds, NCCP - Registration button below.

04/09/24, 1:00 PM – Lunch & Learn U.S. Forensic @ Womble Dickinson Bond “Foundation Failures/Damages” (network and lunch - no edu credit)

05/23/24, 1:00 PM EST - (CLE) (CPE) Steven Saber, Esq. “A Paralegal’s Guide to Healthcare Licensing Board Hearings”

08/22/24, 00 PM - (CLE) (CPE pending) Cary Estate Planning (TBD)

10/13 - 15 - (CLE) (CPE pending) National Legal Education Conferene. Portland, Oregon

00/00/24, 00 PM - (CPE/CLE) COMING SOON

Learn about the legal nuances crucial for success in navigating licensing board hearings.

“A Paralegal’s Guide to Healthcare Licensing Board Hearings”

Presented by

Steve Shaber, Esq.

May 23, 2024, 1:00 pm EST

Cost: $35

Members FREE - contact af@nals-nc.org

(membership verified)

This session is approved for 1.0 CLE and CPE

Paralegals / Legal Support Professionals



BIO

Steve has spent his entire career in health law – first with the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office and, since 1985, in private practice. His clients range from large hospitals to sole practitioners. Most of his work focuses on Medicare and Medicaid fraud & abuse, provider reimbursement, false claims, hospital medical staff matters, and professional licensing board cases. He also advises physicians with business and contract matters.  His cases have involved patient deaths, large-dollar claims for recoupment, and other urgent matters. Steve has also helped providers with a number of innovative business transactions. He speaks frequently to various professional organizations, including the North Carolina Psychological Association, the North Carolina Medical Society, the North Carolina Medical Group Managers Association, and the North Carolina Hospital Association.

While a N.C. Assistant Attorney General, he represented the State in federal class action lawsuits involving hundreds of millions of dollars for Medicare, mental health, and other programs of public assistance. He successfully argued Lassiter vs. Department of Social Services in the United States Supreme Court, on behalf of the State as amicus curiae.

https://www.poynerspruill.com

Legal Remedies & Protective Orders in Domestic Violence Cases

Presented by

Mary Gurganus, Esq.

Pamela Deeds, NCCP

April 2, 2024, 1:00 pm EST

Cost: $35

Members FREE - contact af@nals-nc.org

(membership verified)

BIO

Mary Gurganus, Esq. “Mary is the owner of the firm and focuses her practice on litigation. Mary graduated with honors from North Carolina Central School of Law. During law school, she was the president of the law school’s Innocence Project, which investigates claims of innocence by inmates whose innocence may be proven using new technologies, such as DNA. Mary was also a member of the North Carolina Central Law Journal and Parliamentarian and National Delegate for the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Mary completed her undergraduate degree at Loyola University in Baltimore, MD (Go Greyhounds!), where she majored in Business Management and Law.”

https://triangledivorcelawyers.com

Pam Deeds, NCCP “Embarked on her professional journey in the legal field in 1994, with a passion for family law that has defined her career. Originally hailing from various states, Pam planted her roots in the Raleigh area in 1993, instantly connecting with the vibrant community and making it her cherished home. Pam’s legal career blossomed as she delved into the complexities of family law. 

In December 2005, Pam achieved the distinction of becoming a North Carolina Certified Paralegal, a testament to her dedication and expertise. Her commitment to sharing knowledge extends to her role as a co-author of “Practical Skills For North Carolina Family Law Paralegals,” contributing to the professional development of her peers.”

https://triangledivorcelawyers.com

“Peak Performance”

A holistic and logistical approach to success.

Presented by Holly Jean Jackson

February 8, 2024, 1:00 pm EST

contact af@nals-nc.org

BIO

Holly Jean Jackson, Revenue and Performance Consultant, Speaker, Podcast Host, Author, and founder of Business Builder Throw Down. Her career spans from technology to communications as well as organizational change, public relations and content strategy.

Holly Jean led a Local to Global Policy Initiative to influence future leaders' impact on communities.  In her Peak Performance Blueprint, she looks at a holistic and logistical approach to success.

“After all, one can’t have massive success in business without a life of equal or greater success.”

- - Holly Jean Jackson

Business owners hire her to master the art and science of real success because most lack direction, action, and results. She helps define and design a business roadmap for impactful visibility, intentional profitability, and endless sustainability.  Learn more at https://hollyjeanjackson.com

"The Dawning of a New Era: Combining Extractive and Generative AI for New Possibilities"

Presented by Heather Lee O’Keefe, Esq.

January 25, 2024, 1:00pm EST

Cost: $35

Members Free

This session is approved for 1.0 CLE and CPE

BIO

Heather Lee O'Keefe, Esq. is a legal trailblazer with a Juris Doctor degree from NSU Law and a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from West Virginia University. As the Founder of Lee Law Firm PLLC, her pioneering legal practice focuses on transactional business matters, contracts, and the ever-evolving realm of technology and social media law. Heather is not just an attorney; she's a forward-thinker who empowers her peers through Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses on cutting-edge topics like legal tech, artificial intelligence, and online research.

With a passion for helping legal professionals navigate complex legal and regulatory challenges, Heather is a trusted expert across a broad territory that spans the Southeastern United States, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Her role as a dedicated LexisNexis Research Attorney and Solutions Consultant has empowered government agencies and stakeholders, enhancing access to justice and operational efficiency.

Before her foray into the government sector, Heather provided research training and consultative services to premier AmLaw-ranked firms nationwide. Her ability to connect with legal professionals and contribute to their success became the cornerstone of her career. 

 Heather's unique blend of expertise and her unwavering commitment to shaping the future of accessible legal services make her a force to be reckoned with in the legal industry. https://www.leelawfirm.co/

National Legal Education Conference

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Education: CLE and CPE Opportunities

CLE programs sponsored by NALS are accredited by the North Carolina State Bar - Paralegal Certification and are approved for CPE credit.

CLE/CPE Presentation

Date: TBD

Cost: TBD

Presented By: TBD

Join us for a great CLE/CPE presentation

CLE/CPE Presentation

Date: TBD

Cost: TBD

Presented By: TBD

Join us for a great CLE/CPE presentation