8:55 Welcome and Introductions
9:00 Workers' Compensation: Virtual Updates by the NCIC
Deputy Commissioner Jesse M. Tillman, North Carolina Industrial Commission, Raleigh
Hear about the transition to virtual hearings before the North Carolina Industrial Commission during the COVID-19 pandemic.
9:52 Break
9:52 Job Searching During the Pandemic and What You Need to Know
Nicole "Nikki" Green, Ave Staffing, Raleigh
Learn tips for searching for a job during the pandemic and what paralegals need to know about interviewing, drafting a resume and employer expectations.
10:53 Break
11:03 Notary Updates by the North Carolina Secretary of State's Office
Ozie Stallworth, North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State, Raleigh
Review the most recent changes for North Carolina notaries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
12:04 Lunch Break
12:34 From Chaos to Calm: Building Resilience at Work and in Life
Annelies M. Gentile, Conduit for Change LLC, Raleigh
Gain an understanding of the indicators and consequences of stress during the paralegal workday. Explore and learn about the pillars of resilience unique to our professional needs.
1:39 Hot Topics in E-discovery
Debbie Beeler, Consilio LLC, Nashville, TN
Examine what electronic discovery (e-discovery) is and how it interacts with your daily work and explore recent changes and hot topics.
2:37 Break
2:47 Breathe: Put Your Own Oxygen Mask on First*
Colleen L. Byers, Bell Davis & Pitt PA, Winston-Salem
Examine how we as paralegals can practice and perfect mindfulness techniques to improve focus, efficiency and effectiveness to establish a good work-life balance.
3:50 Adjourn
* Indicates portion providing Ethics/Professional Responsibility credit