The South Carolina
Bar CLE Division and its SCCP Seminar Committee are excited to announce Best Practices for South Carolina Paralegals:
Expanding Your HorizonsThis program focuses
on a variety of topics, including Ethics, Criminal Law,
AI, Title 9 and Medical Chronologies, as well as Rule 428 and the status of the
role of SCCPs in South Carolina.
This seminar has
been approved by the South Carolina Bar Certified Paralegal Board for 6.75 CPE credits (including 1.0 for Ethics).It also has been submitted for approval by the
National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), National Federation of
Paralegal Associations (NFPA), and the National Association for Legal Support
Professionals (NALS) for their continuing education credits.
If you do not have a SC Bar login, please email registrar@scbar.org to request login instructions.
The South Carolina Bar is an accredited CLE provider in South Carolina only. Attorneys are responsible for seeking their own credit in other jurisdictions.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in CLE programs and publications do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the South Carolina Bar, its sections, or committees.
The South Carolina Bar believes that all Bar members have the right to both meaningful learning and to the exchange of ideas in a civil environment. The Bar reserves
the right to remove or exclude any person from a Bar event if that person is causing inappropriate disturbance, behaving in a manner inconsistent with accepted standards
of decorum, or in any way preventing fellow Bar members from meaningful participation and learning.
Need to cancel or transfer your
registration?Simply notify us in writing no later than 24
hours prior to the published start time of the seminar at registrar@scbar.org. You will be eligible to receive a full refund,
be transferred to attend the live webcast (or view the archived online version
of the recorded seminar, if available), or attend a live seminar event of equal
or lesser value – all with no cancellation or transfer fee.Refunds will not be issued for cancellations
made within 24 hours of the seminar start time, but all other options listed
above are available with no transfer fee.
11:15 a.m.Session 3: Let’s
Talk About Sex: A Primer on Title IX Cases
Chelci Avant, Esq. Parker Law Group, Hampton, SC
An exploration of what
Title IX is, the ins and outs of what kind of cases fall under Title IX, how to
litigate Title IX cases and resources to help you learn and practice.
12:15 p.m.Luncheon
(included)
1:00 p.m.Session 4:The Emerging Landscape for Paralegals
William McSorley, JD Chair, SC Board of Paralegal Certification, Columbia, SC Board Member, American Association for Paralegal Education
The landscape of paralegal utilization
is continuing to evolve.Learn the
significance of the SCCP credential within the legal community in South
Carolina, and the continuing efforts by the South Carolina Board of Paralegal
Certification to expand the role of certified paralegals.In addition, the gains being made by other
states and interested entities to facilitate efforts to increase access to
justice will also be discussed.
1:30 p.m.Session 5:Practical Generative AI for Paralegals
Madi Moore, Department Head - Investigations & Coverage | AI Integrations Manager Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers
2:30 p.m.Session 6:Turning Medical Records into Winning Case
Strategies
Amy Johnson
This
session will focus on transforming complex medical records into clear,
strategic case chronologies that strengthen personal injury cases. It will
cover best practices for identifying key details, structuring timelines, and
leveraging medical reviews for case success.
3:30 p.m.Break
3:45 p.m.Session 7: Rule 428
Jill Rothstein, Esq. General Council, SC Bar
An
update on recent changes to Rule 428.
4:00 p.m.Session 8: Ethical Considerations
for Paralegals and Non-Lawyer Staff
A discussion on the most common ethical issues faced by paralegals and non-lawyer staff, including but not limited, protecting client confidentiality, communicating with client, the unauthorized practice of law, and conflicts of interest.
5:00 p.m.Adjourn
033228
2025 Annual SCCP Best Practices: Expanding Your Horizons
SC Bar Live Event
2025 Annual SCCP Best Practices: Expanding Your Horizons
