This list contains the information regarding Continuing Legal Education (CLE) presentations hosted by WNYPA for the benefit our members, and to provide CLE credits for New York State Certified Paralegals (NYSCP®).
During each CLE presentation, it is announced that requests for CLE Certificates must be sent to WNYPA.Programming@gmail.com within three (3) days of the CLE presentation. WNYPA is not able to distribute certificates for CLEs you have attended in the past.
NOTE – CLE credits are only applicable for New York State Certified Paralegals (NYSCP®).
Opinions Expressed by the CLE Presenter(s) do not necessarily represent the views of the WNYPA Board. WNYPA is not an education institution.
If you have an idea/request for a specific topic to be presented at an upcoming CLE, please contact Cristy Torrelli at WNYPA.Programming@gmail.com and provide any details you have.
| Date | Topic | Presenter(s) | Presenter(s)’ Firm |
| 6/24/26 | Maximizing Minor Settlements & Mastering the Approval Process | Paul K. Isaac, Esq. and Lori Nason | Paramount Settlement Advisors |
| 5/19/26 | IN PERSON CLE: The Ethics of AI | Kimberly Wallace, Esq. | The Coppola Firm |
| 4/16/26 | Medical Records in Litigation: EMR’s, Audit Trails and ESI | Kenneth A. “Kenny: Stein, MD | SEAK Expert Witness Directory |
| 3/20/26 | Orthopedic Knee Injuries and What Paralegals Can Look for When Reviewing Records & Imaging Studies to Determine Legitimacy of Claim/Injury | Dr. Paul J. Mason, MD, FAAOS On Behalf of Legal Med | Legal Med |
| 2/25/26 | The Basics of Estate Planning | Katherine M. Liebner, Esq. | Gross Shuman P.C. |
| 1/27/26 | Representation of Survivors of Abuse in Family Court | Hope R. Jay, Esq. | Law Office of Hope R. Jay, PLLC |
| 12/30/25 | Authorizations Demystified: What You Must Know and How to Push Back When Needed | Mark Schulz, Esq. & Nicole Jeffrey-Williams, Esq. | Kahana Feld |
| 11/20/25 | Finding Your Voice: How Fear Keeps people Trapped in a Hostile Legal Workplace | Lindy Korn, Esq. | Law Office of Lindy Korn |
| 10/29/25 | Handling a Personal Injury Case from Start to Finish | Blake Zaccagnino, Esq. | Shaw & Shaw |
| 9/25/25 | A Fireside Chat on Handling Premises Liability Cases from Both a Plaintiff and Defense Perspective | David Goodman, Esq. | The Coppola Firm |
| 8/28/25 | Unified Differenced: Appeals in New York’s Four Appellate Depts., Under Statewide Rules (WNYPA & ESAPA) | Robert Brucato, Esq. | Counsel Press |
| 5/13/25 | Boss Moves: Negotiation Tactics for Paralegals | Lisa A. Coppola, Esq. | The Coppola Firm |
| 4/10/25 | Municipal Law 101: An Introduction to the Laws Guiding Local Government Actions (In Person) | Henry A. Zomerfeld, Esq. | Hodgson Russ |
| 3/18/25 | Resolving Medicare and Medicare Advantage Pan Liens in Personal Injury Cases | Paul Loudenslager, Esq. & Catherine Lesinski | Precision Resolution, LLC |
| 2/18/25 | What PI Paralegals Should Know About Finance Before Their Cases Settle | Jeremy Babener | Structured Consulting |
| 1/15/25 | Essential Insights for Paralegals: Building Resumes, Navigating Trends and Enhancing Skills | Carolyn Gala, CPA | Key Resources Group |
| 12/17/24 | Ethics: Refresher Course for Paralegals | Michelle Parker, Esq. | Assigned Counsel Program, ECBA |
| 11/13/24 | The Legal Nurse Consultant: A Vital Ally for Success | Molly Arnold, MS, RN, PED-BC | URMC, Adjunct Professor at Roberts Wesleyan & SUNY Brockport |
| 10/24/24 | Beginners Guide to Criminal Law | Emily Trott, Esq. | Trott Law Group |
| 4/9/24 | Investigations in the Age of GeoSocial Data (In Person) | Kasey Bravo | DigiStream Investigations |
| 3/12/24 | Estate Law and Planning | Lindwood Roberts, Jr., Esq. | Law Office of Lindwood Roberts |
| 2/22/24 | Boot Camp Labor Law | Marc Schulz, Esq. | Hurwitz Fine |
| 1/9/24 | Introduction to Matrimonial and Family Law | Brian R. Welsh, Esq. | Brian R. Welsh, PLLC |
| 12/12/23 | Paralegals Guide to Rules of Ethics | Louis P. Violanti, Esq. | Louis P. Violanti Attorney & Counselor at Law |
| 11/14/23 | Be in the Know with No-Fault | Kristen Balbick Degnan, Esq. | Law Offices of Kristen Balbick Degnan |
| 10/17/23 | What to Know About New York State Cannabis Law | Alexis M. Florczak, Esq. | Hurwitz Fine |
| 4/18/23 | Cybersecurity Guidance – What’s Next After a Data Breach? (In Person) | Jessica Copeland, Esq. | Phillips Lytle |
| 3/14/23 | CIDA 101: A Primer on New York State’s Mandatory Insurance Reporting | Scott D. Kagan, Esq. | Hurwitz Fine |