Name: General Insights and Guidelines - Paralegal Ethics
Start: 2026-08-27T10:15:00-0700
End: 2026-08-27T11:45:00-0700

General Insights and Guidelines - Paralegal Ethics

Thursday August 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am PDT

Embassy Suites- Cambridge A

Paralegals are critical to the delivery of legal services, particularly in legal aid settings where resources are limited, and the need is great. This training will provide an overview of the ethical boundaries that guide paralegal practice, with an emphasis on avoiding the unauthorized practice of law. Participants will explore practical applications of paralegal roles in client communication, legal research, and case support, while also reviewing the ethical limitations related to legal advice, representation, and confidentiality. The program will also address best practices for conducting legal needs assessments and maintaining client trust and attorney-client privilege within a supervised legal framework.

Speakers

Tammie Sisco

Tammie Sisco is a seasoned paralegal with 26 years of experience, specializing in legal drafting, trial support, and advocacy. She holds an associate's degree in paralegal studies from Kaplan University and has dedicated six years to West Tennessee Legal Services (WTLS), where... Read More →

Jonathan Steen

Jonathan Steen is the Medical-Legal Partnership / Litigation Supervising Attorney at West Tennessee Legal Services, where he leads efforts to integrate legal aid into healthcare settings to address social and legal barriers to health. With over 30 years of experience in civil litigation... Read More →

Thursday August 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am PDT
Embassy Suites- Cambridge A

Equal Justice University 2026

Tammie Sisco

Jonathan Steen

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Equal Justice University 2026

Tammie Sisco

Jonathan Steen

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