Getting Better Results from AI: Practical Prompting for Legal Professionals (June 25, 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Getting Better Results from AI: Practical Prompting

for Legal Professionals

Presented by Thomas J. Pivnicny, Esquire

*** CLEs are free for all CPPA members. ***

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday legal practice — but knowing how to effectively communicate with AI tools is the key to getting useful, reliable results.

Join us on June 25, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. for “Getting Better Results from AI: Practical Prompting for Legal Professionals,” presented by Thomas J. Pivnicny, Esquire.

This practical program will introduce foundational techniques for using AI tools more effectively in legal workflows. Attendees will learn how to structure prompts, provide meaningful context, and improve the quality of AI-generated content for tasks such as drafting emails, creating documents, summarizing information, and refining written communications.

Topics will include:
• How AI tools generate responses
• Why prompt structure matters
• Practical prompting strategies for better results
• Common mistakes and limitations
• Ethical and professional considerations when using AI in legal practice

Whether you are already experimenting with AI or just beginning to explore its capabilities, this session will provide practical guidance you can immediately apply in your daily work.

This program has been approved by the Keystone Alliance of Paralegal Associations for one general CLE credit hour. Approval from NFPA is pending.

Medical Marijuana in the Workplace (July 14, 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

*** CLEs are free for all CPPA members ***

“How High Is Too High?” – Legal Updates & Best Practices

As medical and recreational marijuana laws continue to evolve, employers face increasing risk and confusion when it comes to compliance, discipline, accommodations, and drug testing. This Lunch & Learn provides employers with practical, up‑to‑date guidance on how to navigate medical marijuana issues in the workplace—without running afoul of state or federal law.

Led by Denise E. Elliott of McNees Wallace & Nurick, this engaging session breaks down the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act (Act 16), recent Pennsylvania court decisions, and how overlapping federal requirements impact employer policies and decision‑making.

What You’ll Learn:

How Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act affects hiring, discipline, and termination
What the anti‑discrimination provisions really mean—and when employers may still take action
The difference between legal use and being “under the influence” at work
When employers must engage in the interactive accommodation process
How drug testing rules apply to medical marijuana, CBD, and recreational use
Key court cases every paralegal should know—and what they tell us about risk
Special considerations for safety‑sensitive positions, drivers, and federal contractors
Emerging trends from other states (including New Jersey, New York, and Maryland) and what may be “coming soon” to Pennsylvania

This program has been approved by the Keystone Alliance of Paralegal Associations for one general CLE credit hour. Approval from NFPA is pending.

Central Pennsylvania Paralegal Association upcoming events

Getting Better Results from AI: Practical Prompting for Legal Professionals (June 25, 2026)

Medical Marijuana in the Workplace (July 14, 2026)