Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas

~ONLINE CLE OPPORTUNITY~
Presentation Information:

Date/Time: April 22, 2026 at Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Speaker: Jennifer Varadi

Topic: Trial/Hearing Prep to Make You and Your Attorney’s Lives Easier

Description: Paralegals play a critical role in trial success. This presentation explores how paralegals can provide strategic, organized, and proactive support to attorneys before, during, and after trials and major hearings. By mastering preparation, exhibit management, real-time courtroom assistance, and crisis response, paralegals become essential partners in achieving successful courtroom outcomes.

Cost: $40 member and $50 non-member

CLE Credit: 1 hour of CLE Credit

https://txpd.inreachce.com/Details/Information/e1bd6dff-c40a-4460-9d2f-bfaf5e524a67

-Online UPL Webinar-

Topic: UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW: UNDERSTANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF LEGAL WORK

Speaker: Amanda L. Hazel, Program Director for UPL Committee

Date & Time: Mar 24, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1m77ixHoR3KLG-AY-KvvbA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

~ONLINE CLE OPPORTUNITY~

Presentation Information:

Date/Time: February 26, 2026 at Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Speaker: Peter S. Vogel

Topic: LinkedIn 101: Ethical & Legal Issues in Social Media
Description: The presentation will cover the ethical and legal issues in social media. In 2026 every Paralegal and Lawyer relies on their LinkedIn Profile in addition to their website as a social media platform. Among other services, LinkedIn provides educational tools that help teach lawyers about ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), crisis management planning in the event of Cybersecurity ransomware attacks, and legal concerns about AI. This presentation will demonstrate how many Texas Paralegal and Lawyers use LinkedIn on a daily basis.
Cost: $40 member and $50 non-member

CLE Credit: 1 hour of CLE Credit, TBLS approval pending

LinkedIn 101: Ethical & Legal Issues in Social Media

-ONLINE CLE OPPORTUNITY-
Presentation Information:

Date/Time: January 14, 2026 at Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Speaker: Chris Wrampelmeier
Underwood Law Firm

Topic: Drafting Findings of Fact

Description: The presentation will cover the drafting of Findings of Fact. Uncertain or perhaps intimidated by findings of fact and conclusions of law? Learn when to request findings, how to draft them effectively, and why they're your chance to tell your story to the appellate court. Learn the critical deadlines, avoid common pitfalls, and discover how drafting findings early can transform your entire case strategy from pleadings through trial.

Cost: $40 Members; $50 Non-Members

CLE Credit: 1 hour of CLE Credit, TBLS approval for Civil Trial Law and Family Law

https://txpd.inreachce.com/Details/Information/6033c3d0-a6e1-4b3f-9f37-ac21d8535516