NLD-LSSG Webinar 2026: Drafting Motions Can Be Fun……., I Promise!

Join us for an in depth discussion of the most common motions in personal injury litigation including motions to compel initial and further discovery, motions to quash, motions to compel deposition and much more. Conversation will revolve around (1) AI in legal drafting — how attorneys are using AI to craft arguments, and what the state bar says about it; (2) Separate statements — best practices for structuring and presenting them effectively; (3) Objections and evidence — how to use them properly and strategically; (4) Procedures and deadlines — a practical review to keep filings on track; and (5) Leveraging your paralegal or legal assistant — how to utilize their full skill set in drafting motions, beyond administrative tasks. Time permitting, we will also explore confidential filings, and tips/tricks to use (or avoid) in their preparation and filing. Come ready to learn, sharpen your skills, and make discovery disputes a little less intimidating — and maybe even a little fun.

Moderator: Rose Gutierrez, Lew-Stevens, LLP

Speakers: Melody Saadian, Esq., Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP, Vicki Gasparyan, Esq., Morgan &  Morgan, Sandy Marin-Senior Paralegal, ACTS Law

MCLE Credit Statement
California MCLE: This activity is approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 1 credit hours. CAOC certifies that this activity will conform to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulation of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. CAOC will maintain your records on this seminar. Provider No. 00324.  
 

CAOC reserves the right to substitute speakers and/or topics.

This program has been approved for credit in the following jurisdiction(s):

State Bar Of California

Credit has been approved with the State Bar Of California for 1.00 General credit. This program has been approved for minimum continuing legal education credit by the State Bar of California. CAOC certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. CAOC will maintain your records on this seminar. Provider No 00324. CAOC reserves the right to substitute speakers and/or topics.

Virtual Seminar

This virtual seminar will be conducted on Zoom.

• You will receive a Zoom registration link in your confirmation email. When registering, confirm that CAOC has your current email address.
• Join the live program from a computer or tablet with high-speed internet.
• Your actual log in and log out time will be recorded for your MCLE hours.
• We cannot provide MCLE credit if you participate from a mobile phone.
• CAOC will report attorney MCLE credit hours to the State Bar.