Ventura County Paralegal Association upcoming events

Legal Up: Level Up Your Legal Career (20 May 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Legal Up is more than just a webinar — it’s a virtual conference designed to help legal professionals grow, adapt, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. From legal technology and litigation fundamentals to career development and law firm strategy, this event brings together practical insights you can actually use.

Hosted by InfoTrack, Legal Up is built to educate and elevate legal professionals at every stage, offering sessions that combine real-world skills with forward-thinking perspectives on the future of legal work.

What You’ll Gain:
• Practical tools to improve your day-to-day legal workflows
• Insight into legal technology, litigation, and career growth
• Strategies to stay competitive in a changing legal landscape
• Opportunities to learn from experienced professionals and industry leaders

Event Details
Virtual Event
May 20, 2026 and May 21, 2026

This event is ideal for paralegals and legal professionals looking to sharpen their skills, expand their knowledge, and take the next step in their careers.

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Demystifying Bookkeeping and Financial Workflows: The Business Side of Paralegal Practice (21 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Financial literacy isn’t just a “nice to have” in the legal field — it’s a core skill that directly impacts ethics, operations, and career advancement. Understanding how money flows through legal matters can be the difference between simply doing the job and stepping into leadership.

This practical webinar connects financial concepts to real legal workflows, helping paralegals and legal professionals build confidence in areas that influence both compliance and career growth. From trust accounting to billing practices, attendees will gain insight into the financial side of legal work that often goes unspoken—but is critical to success.

What You’ll Learn:
• The fundamentals of trust accounting and ethical risk
• Billing and timekeeping from a financial perspective
• How settlement distribution and lien management work in practice
• How to collaborate effectively with finance and administrative teams
• Why financial literacy is key to advancing in legal roles

Event Details
Virtual Webinar
May 21, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT

This session is ideal for legal professionals who want to strengthen their operational knowledge, reduce risk, and position themselves for long-term career growth.

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Dark Clouds Ahead: Baseball Labor Negotiations (Free MCLE) (21 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

From landmark court decisions to decades of strikes and lockouts, baseball has long been shaped by complex legal battles and labor negotiations. This engaging webinar explores the legal history behind America’s pastime and what it means for the future of the sport.

Join Ronald S. Gieseke, Senior Lecturer at Chicago-Kent College of Law and author of Baseball Bench Coach, as he walks through key legal moments in baseball history and sets the stage for upcoming collective bargaining negotiations between Major League Baseball owners and players.

What You’ll Learn:
• Key court decisions that have shaped professional baseball
• The impact of strikes and lockouts since 1972
• Legal and business dynamics behind collective bargaining in MLB
• Insights into the future of labor negotiations in professional sports

Event Details
Virtual Webinar
May 21, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Earn 1 Hour FREE California General Participatory MCLE Credit

To receive the registration link, email your name and CA Bar # (list title if no BAR#) to sflawlibrary@sfgov.org by noon the day before the program.

This session is ideal for legal professionals interested in sports law, labor relations, and the intersection of law and business.

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Paralegal Pathways in Action: Collaboration Across the Legal Ecosystem (18 Jun 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Collaboration isn’t just a soft skill, it’s the foundation of effective legal teams and a key driver of career growth for paralegals. When communication, roles, and workflows are aligned, everything runs smoother.

This practical session will show how collaboration strengthens day-to-day operations across the legal ecosystem. Attendees will learn how to clarify roles, improve communication, and build healthier, more efficient teams while positioning themselves as leaders within their organizations.

What You’ll Learn:
• How to clarify roles across legal functions and teams
• Strategies to improve communication and workflow coordination
• Ways to prevent burnout and support psychologically safe teams
• How strong collaboration elevates your value and leadership potential

Event Details
Virtual Webinar
June 18, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT

This session is ideal for paralegals and legal professionals looking to strengthen team dynamics, improve workflows, and grow into leadership roles.

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