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No. 4

January 15, 2009

 

Sharpening Your Grammar Knowledge

 

Teresa M. Garber, PLS, of

Varnum Riddering Schmidt & Howlett

 

          Let’s Write it Right!

 

The ABCs of grammar and punctuation—and common grammar mistakes.

 

FALL 2008 “BROWN BAG” SEMINARS

 

 

 

 

 

Seminars are 12 noon to 1 p.m.,

Jury Assembly Room, Kent County Courthouse,

180 Ottawa Avenue NW, Grand Rapids.

As the term implies, attendee should bring own lunch.            

Cost:  $10 for NALS members; $15 for non‑members. 

 

 

 

Return a Registration Form  w/ payment to: 

 

Janette M. Olexa, PP, PLS, CPS

Warner Norcross & Judd LLP

111 Lyon Street NW, Ste. 900

Grand Rapids, MI 49503; 616.752.2285

 

 

 

 

No. 6

March 26, 2009

 

Navigating the NALS Web Site(s)

Webmaster Patricia A. Emerson, PP, PLS of McShane  & Bowie PLC will share with us …

 

http://www.nalsofwmi.org/

 

No. 1

September 25, 2008

 

Here's What You Need to Know to File in

Ottawa County

By: Lori Catalino, Assistant Chief Deputy County Clerk for Ottawa County

 

 

No. 3

November 20, 2008

 

File It Right the First Time -

Kent County Circuit Court

Procedures Update

 

Stacy Westra, MJA, Chief Deputy Court Clerk

Whether you’ve worked in litigation for years or are just starting out, you need to know these procedures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No. 7

April 23, 2009

 

The “How To” In Michigan’s Top Court…Michigan Supreme Court Filing Procedures

 

Corbin Davis, Clerk of the

Michigan Supreme Court

will discuss changes in the Michigan Court Rules

and provide us with

an SCAO forms update.

 

No. 2

October 16, 2008

 

Making It Click — Successful Relationships between Attorneys and Legal Support Professionals

 

Office Team/Robert Half International

 

 

 

 

Effective communication is critical to professional success. Learn how to enhance communication, ensure optimal use of tools and resources, and prepare for increased responsibility.

 

 

 

No. 5

February 9, 2009

 

Help!  I'm Losing My Home!Foreclosure Issues

 

Tracie Coffman of Home Repair Services and Cavan J. Berry, Esq. of Legal Aid of Western Michigan.  Two experts to assist and guide you through this process.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No. 8

May 21, 2009

 

Opening The Doors of Justice

 

Tracey W. Brame, Professor, Access to Justice Clinic at Thomas M. Cooley Law School/GR discusses opening the Clinic; 3d year law students working on pro bono cases and learning pretrial skills; Cooley enrollment process and scholarships offered.  Are you ready to take the next step?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NO SEMINAR

IN DECEMBER

Janette M. Olexa, PP, PLS, CPS

2006-2009 NALS of West Michigan

Continuing Legal Education Chair

    Patricia A. Emerson, PP, PLS, NALS of West Michigan Webmaster

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