The Estrin Report

ALM Event: Trial Tactics & Technology

Hey, the name alone, T3, makes me want to attend this ALM event. An then there's that ediscovery mock trial:

"The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel and Law Technology News, together with ALM Events, present T3: Trial Tactics & Technology.

"T3 will be held in Chicago on May 31, 2007. Due to high demand, it will also be presented in London and New York City in November 2007."

New Estrin LegalEd TeleSeminar Series

Introducing the new Estrin LegalEd Paralegal Passport:

"Finally, a TeleSeminar Series of exciting workshops specifically designed for all levels of paralegals. You don't have to leave your desk to get top quality training to boost your career and become the firm's MVP (Most Valuable Paralegal).

"The Paralegal Passport offers paralegals, attorneys, litigation support staff, secretaries and management at participating law offices and in-house legal departments unlimited attendance at more than 100 live Estrin LegalEd TeleSeminars for one flat annual company fee.

"Here's how Estrin LegalEd Paralegal Passports work:

• Estrin LegalEd Paralegal Passport members may attend as many TeleSeminars throughout the year as desired. This opportunity for continous training enhances the paralegal's value to the firm.
• Estrin LegalEd Paralegal Passport members receive an additional 10% off of any Estrin LegalEd event including Paralegal SuperConferences, Corporate and Trial Institutes and Paralegal SkillWorks Seminars.
• A one-time annual fee."

NFPA Pro Bono Conference

Tip of that hat to LawCrossing for pointing to this info:

"While reviewing news releases and other noteworthy items pertaining to the paralegal world this week, I came across a notice about an upcoming Pro Bono Conference sponsored by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA). The conference, which will be held in Denver at Holland & Hart on March 24 and 25, 2007, will teach legal assistants and paralegals how to find local and national pro bono opportunities.

"Specifically, the conference will guide paralegals through the process of building and expanding pro bono programs, specifically focusing on recruiting volunteers, keeping them interested and active, documenting volunteer projects, and recognizing volunteers through a reward system.

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"Sponsored by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA), the conference will be held in Denver at Holland & Hart on March 24- 25, 2007. Legal assistants & paralegals can learn how to find both local & national pro bono opportunities.

"It's not too late to sign up! Visit the National Federation of Paralegal Associations' website for more information."

NOTE: Registration is required, but there is no cost for the conference; attendees are responsible only for travel & hotel expenses. The conference is open to NFPA Members ONLY.

"ONSITE3 Launches DXR Mobile at Paralegal SuperConference"

Good chance for SuperConference attendees to check out this new mobile document 'exchange & review' service:

"ONSITE3, a leading global provider of eForensics, eDiscovery, eReview and consulting services offering one source litigation support for law firms and corporations, is pleased to announce the launch of its Document Exchange & Review (DXR) Mobile service, provided in a portable appliance platform designed specifically for electronic data discovery, review and production. On demonstration at ONSITE3's exhibit during the upcoming Paralegal SuperConference Miami 2007, the new service utilizes a convenient industrial strength laptop-based system that can travel and be used almost anywhere, securely process 5 to 10 gigabytes of electronic discovery data per day, store up to 100 gigabytes of processed data and permit rapid searching and review from the same platform."

Paralegal SuperConference with All-New Management Track

This Estrin Paralegal SuperConference (Los Angeles; March 8-9, 2007), has been designed specifically for paralegals seeking to advance their careers:

"Will you be prepared for the challenges and opportunities of your specialty?

"The success of your career will depend on your ability to respond to unprecedented -- some say alarming -- trends & conditions. Your ability to appropriately address just-emerging laws & technological challenges will, quite frankly, determine if you will be among those recognized as a MVP (Most Valuable Paralegal) in your organization.

"Key workshops include:

* 10 Essential Management Skills for Paralegals
* Everything I Know I Learned from Commercials
* The New Federal Discovery Laws
* Reverse Triangular Mergers
* How to Interview and Recruit Paralegal SuperStars"