The host is proud to present the 26th Annual Paralegal Conference 2024! 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.Trending now—insights, updates, and adapting for success in a virtual world
This year’s Conference includes a session on ethics, a remote online notarization panel, and discussion of the Corporate Transparency Act, employment law discrimination, DEIB, and much more.
Conference Highlight! Featured Speakers Kathleen Heyer and Robert Hopkins on “The Ethics of Generative Artificial Intelligence.” This exciting panel looks at the past, present, and future in relation to AI technology, with a focus on the ethics questions that run through all aspects.
We look forward to you seeing you for an exciting, educational Conference!
Course Content
9:30am - 9:35amWelcome and Introduction
Kerry A. Gorham,
Fletcher Tilton, PC, Worcester
Annemarie McGonagle,
EMD Serono Inc., Rockland
9:35am - 10:30am
Ethics
Joseph S. Berman, Esq.,
Office of the General Counsel, Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, Boston
10:30am - 10:40am
Networking and Refreshment Break
10:40am - 11:30am
Remote Online Notarization
Noel M. DiCarlo, Esq.,
Warshaw, DiCarlo and Associates, PC, Boston
Dale Hardy, JD,
Proof, Boston
Francis J. Nolan, Esq.,
Harmon Law Offices, PC, Newton
11:30am - 12:15pm
Corporation Transparency Act
Chanel M. Braden,
Bechtel Corporation, Reston
12:15pm - 1:15pm
Lunch (on your own)
1:15pm - 2:00pm
Wire Fraud/Cyber Security
Nerejda Katherine Prifti,
First American Title Insurance, Boston
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Employment Law Discrimination
Meaghan E. Murphy,
Skoler, Abbott & Presser, PC, Springfield
Deanna M. Sears,
Northampton
2:45pm - 3:30pm
The Ethics of Generative Artificial Intelligence
Kathleen M. Heyer, Esq.,
Pierce Atwood LLP, Boston
Robert K. Hopkins, Esq.,
Phillips & Angley, Boston
3:30pm - 3:45pm
Networking and Refreshment Break
3:45pm - 4:30pm
Cultural Competence as a Foundation for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
Sybil Taylor Aytch,
Quarles & Brady LLP, Phoenix
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.
Speaker(s)
CochairsKerry A. Gorham,
Fletcher Tilton, PC, Worcester
Annemarie McGonagle,
EMD Serono Inc., Rockland
Faculty
Joseph S. Berman, Esq.,
Office of the General Counsel, Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, Boston
Chanel M. Braden,
Bechtel Corporation, Reston
Noel M. DiCarlo, Esq.,
Warshaw, DiCarlo and Associates, PC, Boston
Dale Hardy, JD,
Proof, Boston
Kathleen M. Heyer, Esq.,
Pierce Atwood LLP, Boston
Robert K. Hopkins, Esq.,
Phillips & Angley, Boston
Meaghan E. Murphy,
Skoler, Abbott & Presser, PC, Springfield
Francis J. Nolan, Esq.,
Harmon Law Offices, PC, Newton
Nerejda Katherine Prifti,
First American Title Insurance, Boston
Deanna M. Sears,
Northampton
Sybil Taylor Aytch,
Quarles & Brady LLP, Phoenix
