! IMPORTANT NOTICE !
CPE Credit is pending for the 2025 Annual National Legal Education Conference.
2025 is the last year CPE will be offered at the National Conference.
NALS and NALS of North Carolina’s last CPE offering for NCCPs will be at the National Conference.
No other CPE courses will be offered.
It has been a pleasure to have served all the wonderful NCCPs through the last few years.
Thank you and keep learning!
Education: CLE Opportunities
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01/23/25, 1:00 PM EST - Virtual live (CLE)(CPE) accredited NCSB board of paralegal certification "Attack from the C-Suite"
3/13/25, 1:00 PM EST - Virtual live (CLE)(CPE) accredited NCSB board of paralegal certification “Trends in Education Law”
9/29/25 - 10/01/25 Legal Education Conference in-person Mobile, Alabama NALS(CLE) / CPE pending -
This will be the last CLE/CPE opportunity from NALS of NC.
“Trends in Education Law”
Presented by
Brandon McPherson, Esq.
March 13, 2025, 1:00 pm EST
Cost: $35
Members FREE - for promo code
contact af@nals-nc.org
(membership verified)
This session is approved for 1.0 CLE and CPE
Paralegals / Legal Support Professionals
BIO
Brandon specializes in education law, representing public, charter, and private schools in a wide range of legal matters. With a deep passion for education, he is a dedicated advocate for his clients, offering extensive experience in student discipline issues. His practice also includes litigation, construction, finance, and disaster recovery efforts related to hurricanes, floods, and other emergencies. Brandon is a sought-after speaker at the local, state, and national levels, Brandon regularly presents on key education topics such as Open Government, Data Privacy, COVID-19, school reopening, Title IX, and more.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Discover the Power of Education Law: Gain a working understanding of education law and uncover how it intersects with other key areas of legal practice, shaping policies and decisions that affect us all.
Navigate Landmark Court Rulings: Explore the latest court decisions on education, religion, and the First Amendment, and learn how these pivotal rulings are redefining rights and freedoms in today’s society.
Unpack Policy Shifts Under the New Administration: Stay ahead of the curve by understanding recent policy changes made by the presidential administration and their ripple effects on education systems across the nation.
NALS is excited to announce that we will be in Mobile, Alabama for the upcoming National Legal Education Conference. Check out the links below.
Monday, September 29 - Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Interesting in attending? Visit our Travel Page for more information!
View this video from Visit Mobile to get in the spirit!
NALS CLE for paralegals & legal support proffessionals. CPE approval pending.
Learn about the legal aftermath of management overriding control and internal theft.
“Attack from the C-Suite”
Presented by
Michael East, CFE
January 23, 2025, 1:00 pm EST
Cost: $35
Members FREE - for promo code
contact af@nals-nc.org
(membership verified)
This session is approved for 1.0 CLE and CPE
Paralegals / Legal Support Professionals
BIO
Mike brings over 28 years of experience as a sworn Special Agent with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. In that capacity, he has conducted numerous investigations including Homicide, Corruption, Embezzlement, and many others. Throughout his tenure, he also worked closely with the United States Secret Service conducting dignitary protection assignments. He also planned and supervised security for three separate Governor’s Inaugurations, and was the security architect and ground supervisor for the 100th Anniversary of Flight Celebration at Kitty Hawk, NC. Mike rounded out his years of service with the NC State Bureau of Investigation as the Special Agent in Charge of the Financial Crimes Unit.
Several years after he retired, Mike was Presidentially appointed and confirmed by the United States Senate to serve as the United States Marshal for the Eastern District of North Carolina. In that capacity, Mike oversaw U.S. Marshals Service Operations for the 44 counties that make up the Eastern District of North Carolina, including Judicial Security for Judges and Courthouses, High Threat Trials, Enforcement, Prisoner Transport and Housing, and Asset Forfeiture.
In the private sector, Mike played a pivotal role in launching the Fraud & Forensics practice at Cherry Bekaert, LLP. He excelled as a consultant conducting forensic financial investigations for corporate clients.
In early 2023, Mike started the Forensic Solutions Group, LLC and he continues to work with law firms, and both corporate and government clients in the areas of forensic financial investigation and internal investigations.
In his spare time, Mike is a sought-after speaker at the Master of Accounting Programs at Virginia Tech, Elon University, and the Virginia Society of CPAs, where he teaches forensic accounting and provides case studies. He also teaches Crisis Negotiation for the NC State Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the Eastern District of North Carolina and regularly teaches Homicide Investigation for the NC State Bureau of Investigation’s Academy classes each year.
https://forensicsolutionsgroupllc.com