From Overwhelmed to In Control: Nervous System Tools for Paralegals Presented by the Paralegal Division of the Utah State Bar Date: November 17, 2025 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM MST Location: Online (login information will be sent the evening before) Cost: No cost
Overview: How to notice and understand the biology of your stress cues, interrupt the cycle, and reset in minutes. Presenter: Megan Holbrook, BSN, RN, is an ICU-trained Registered Nurse, Legal Nurse Consultant, and nurse coach with more than 15 years of experience in healthcare and law. She has owned her own legal nurse consulting business since 2019, supporting plaintiff and defense firms with medically related lawsuits. Megan teaches practical, neuroscience-based strategies to help legal professionals reduce stress, build resilience, and carry their work with focus and clarity. She serves on the Summit County Board of Health, lives in Francis, Utah, with her husband and five children, and is completing her nurse coach board certification in 2025. CLE Credit: Up to 1 Regular CLE credit (pending approval) Registration: Please register online by November 16th. Please contact [email protected] with questions.
Legal Ethics for Paralegals Presented by the Paralegal Division of the Utah State Bar Date: March 17, 2026 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm MST Location: Online (Login information will be sent the evening of March 16th) Cost: Free
Overview: In today’s complex legal environment, paralegals play a vital role in delivering quality legal services -- but with that role comes serious ethical responsibility. This talk will provide a clear, practical overview of the key ethical principles every paralegal must uphold, including confidentiality, avoiding the unauthorized practice of law, proper attorney supervision, and managing conflicts of interest. Attendees will gain insights into real-world scenarios, best practices, and how to confidently handle ethical dilemmas in their daily work. Whether you're just entering the field or looking to strengthen your ethical practice, this session will equip you with the knowledge to protect both your professional reputation and the integrity of your legal team. Presenter: Sharee Laidlaw Associate Professor at Salt Lake Community College, Juris Doctorate from Southwestern University School of Law, Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Pathology from California State University-Los Angeles
CLE Credit: 1 Ethics E-Verified CLE Credit (Pending Approval) Registration: Please register online no later than March 16, 2026. Please contact [email protected] with questions.