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2026 MIE National Conference for Legal Aid Managers
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Tuesday, September 22
 

10:30am CDT

Using AI in Your Law Practice in 2026
Tuesday September 22, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am CDT

Speakers
avatar for Todd C. Scott

Todd C. Scott

Vice President of Risk Management, Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance Co.
Todd is MLM’s VP of Risk Management and has been with Minnesota Lawyers Mutual since 1994. He has served as VP of Risk Management and Member Services for MLM since 2002, and previously worked as Attorney/Claims Representative for MLM, and also was the head of MLM’s technology... Read More →
Tuesday September 22, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am CDT
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1:15pm CDT

Beyond the First Day: Creating an Onboarding Experience That Improves Retention and Engagement
Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm CDT
This session explores how intentional onboarding directly impacts employee retention, engagement, and workplace culture. Participants will analyze why effective onboarding matters, identify common onboarding failures, and practice strategies that improve employee connection and long-term success.
The seminar combines discussion, interactive activities, reflection, and collaborative problem-solving to keep participants actively engaged throughout the session.
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avatar for Dr. Nadia Soulouque

Dr. Nadia Soulouque

Chief Human Resources Officer, Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida
Dr. Nadia Soulouque is an accomplished Chief of Human Resources Officer with a passion for creating fair and pleasant workspaces.
With 20 years of experience in the field, she has developed a strong proficiency in employee relations, strategy development, and inclusivity. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a commitment to employees and has a proven track record of creating cultures that allow safe... Read More →
Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm CDT
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2:45pm CDT

Beyond Silos: Collaborating on Shared Grants and Clients
Tuesday September 22, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm CDT
Cross-team collaboration on shared grant deliverables is one of the most practical ways to address the growing need to deliver equal or greater client and community impact with fewer resources. LAFLA managing attorneys will share their strategies and practical tools used for shared grant supervision, staff teamwork, and cross-team management.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Withmory

Amy Withmory

Managing Attorney, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Amy Withmory is the Managing Attorney of the Survivor and Family Justice (SFJ) Workgroup at LAFLA. SFJ provides trauma-informed legal services for survivors of domestic violence, including restraining order and family law assistance. Amy oversees SFJ’s domestic violence clinics... Read More →
avatar for Andrew Kazakes

Andrew Kazakes

Managing Attorney, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Andrew Kazakes is a managing attorney at the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, where he represents low-income clients with a broad range of public benefits issues as part of LAFLA’s Economic Stability Work Group. He previously held positions with LAFLA’s Eviction Defense Center... Read More →
avatar for Sheyda Joolharzadeh

Sheyda Joolharzadeh

Managing Attorney, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA)
Sheyda manages LAFLA’s nationally recognized and award-winning Medical Legal Partnership (MLP) workgroup. Her career at LAFLA spans more than 11 years across multiple teams, including the organization’s Eviction Defense Center and Housing and Communities workgroups. In 2019, after... Read More →
Tuesday September 22, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm CDT
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4:15pm CDT

Enhancing Your Organization's Training and Professional Development Approach
Tuesday September 22, 2026 4:15pm - 5:30pm CDT

Tuesday September 22, 2026 4:15pm - 5:30pm CDT
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