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Lectures For Lifelong Learners!

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Mary Conwell

Paralegal Studies
Lecture Topics: Law & Legal Matters, Miscellaneous
Expertise: Technology, Legal Studies, Museums
Available for in-person lectures in: Naples / Ft. Myers
Available via Zoom?: Yes
To book Mary, e-mail: dan@primetimepresenters.com, or fill out this form here.

Mary Helen Conwell is originally from Speedway, Indiana, home of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, and a proud graduate of Indiana University-Bloomington undergraduate and law school. She holds an active license to practice law in the State of Indiana. For the past 25 ½ years, she has been a Professor of Paralegal Studies at Florida SouthWestern State College in Fort Myers, Florida. She is a national expert on paralegal education and served as a member of the American Bar Association Approval Commission for Paralegal Education from 2020 to 2023. She has been a site team leader for the American Bar Association visiting colleges across the United States to determine if their paralegal programs meet and/or maintain the standards for American Bar Association approval. She has been a presenter at conferences of the American Association for Paralegal Education. Her professional interests include people empowering themselves through embracing technology and urgent issues facing the legal professions such as access to justice. In her limited free time, Mary enjoys swimming, golf, and visiting museums. She is also an avid animal lover and is especially fond of cats, dolphins, cheetahs, sea turtles, and kangaroos.

This was incredibly interesting & his communication was excellent. Can’t thank you enough for offering this – remarkable & quite an education – bits of advice we can all use day to day.

Parker Life Senior Living Attendee

I could have listened to him for at least another hour. It was a fascinating presentation!

Parker Life Senior Living Attendee

Speaker was great! Presentation thoughtfully included enough time at the end for questions, which enhanced the presentation with additional information. Thank you for thinking of such an intriguing topic in the series!

Parker Life Senior Living Attendee

This was one of the best programs you have had. I think you said programs are not taped, but I think you would have given this one a A+++.

Parker Life Senior Living Attendee

I can’t give enough stars. This was wonderful and the questions were thoughtful and answered with the grace and ease of a wonderful presenter.

Parker Life Senior Living attendee after Mark’s “Let’s Put On A Show” lecture

I thought this program was very interesting. I enjoy my local theater and never knew or even imagined all the ins and outs of putting on a show. I would definitely be interested in any other program by this presenter.”

Parker Life Senior Living attendee after Mark’s “Let’s Put On A Show” lecture

“James Calaski’s lecture on national, regional, and hyper-local history was professional and highly informative. Our patrons were incredibly engaged, the delivery was well-paced and articulate… We’ll be having him back!”

Brianne Colombo
Director
Glen Rock, NJ Public Library

“Your knowledge of the German American Bund and their history is second to none… Your expertise, both from a historical and research perspective and also in the field, enabled us to capture phenomenal footage for our project… thank you for appearing in our film.”

Annette Baumeister
Documentary Film Director ('The American Führer')

“James Calaski’s gifts as a historian, coupled with his innate skills as a police detective, bring a unique perspective to his work. He is thorough in his research, always going to those places where the facts lead. All that, plus Jim’s personable style and good sense of humor make him an ideal presenter for any group event.”

Arnie Bernstein
Author of 'Swastika Nation: Fritz Kuhn and the Rise and Fall of the German-American Bund'

FANTASTIC !!! She is an incredible lecturer. Only wish more time could have been spent on each segment of her presentation. Left me wishing for more. The blend of history and literature was so interesting and informative.

Parker Life Senior Living Attendee after Myra’s American Dreams: The Immigrant Experience In US Literature lecture
Lectures
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Empowering Yourself By Embracing Technology

General overview of technology’s role in business, law, education, and people’s lives. Coverage of AI and smartphones. Emphasis on how skilled use of the internet, such as effective Google searches, can be empowering. Examination of websites people can access for free that provide legal and personal information.

The Joy Of Museums

This lecture looks at how going to museums can enhance a person’s life and most of all outlook. The definition of museums is broad and encompasses everything from a large, comprehensive art museum like the Ringling in Sarasota, to botanical gardens, zoos, aquariums, local historical societies, local art centers, historical villages, medium-sized museums, and small museums. Focus is on the many cultural opportunities to explore museums in Southwest Florida and the rest of Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Access To Justice

With 90% of Americans unable to afford professional legal help for basic civil — let alone criminal — legal issues, this lecture explores some of the solutions being proposed to solve this problem on both national and statewide levels. Practical suggestions will be provided with how individuals can improve their chances with the legal system by going over internet resources and county courthouse resources for pro se litigants.

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