The Kansas Paralegal Association is hosting a CLE Lunch-N-Learn through Zoom on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm CST.
TOPIC OVERVIEW: Our guest speaker, Teresa Shulda, Partner, Foulston Siefkin, LLP will be presenting on the topic: Emerging Ethical Challenges in AI and DEI.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OVERVIEW:
This session will tackle a duo of emerging issues, exploring the ethical challenges of artificial intelligence (AI), and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
In Part 1 of this session, we’ll discuss the ethical and logistical dilemmas associated with the disclosure of confidential client information through modern digital tools and processes, such as artificial intelligence (AI), virtual communications like Zoom and Teams, and considerations for recording those conversations. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for protecting privileged communications while leveraging modern technologies.
In Part 2, we’ll look at the status of corporate DEI efforts in the face of the Trump administration’s scrutiny of such programs, and particularly DEI programs at law firms.
SPEAKER BIO:
Teresa Shulda has been litigating employment disputes and advising on workplace law matters for over 20 years. Based in the firm’s Wichita office, Teresa focuses her practice on employer-side issues. She represents businesses ranging from some of the city’s largest corporations with thousands of workers around the globe to small, closely held businesses with fewer than 10 employees.
Much of Teresa’s practice includes advising clients on compliance-related issues and litigation-avoidance tactics. Working hand-in-hand with human relations departments, company owners, and in-house legal counsel, she crafts strategies that meet the company’s goals and fulfill federal and state requirements. Because much of her early career was focused on employee representation, she applies her understanding of the workforce perspective when counseling employers.
Known for her deep understanding of federal regulations as well as Kansas employment laws, she regularly defends employers against discrimination claims, including those involving age, race, religion, national origin, gender, or disability allegations. In addition, Teresa handles disputes related to wrongful termination, breach of contract, civil rights, and whistleblower retaliation claims. She is particularly well-versed in federal statutes such as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and Pregnancy Discrimination Act, as well as the Kansas Wage Payment Act. Teresa also assists clients with labor-law matters, including advising on day-to-day issues that arise under collective bargaining agreements, and providing guidance on National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) compliance to both unionized and non-unionized employers.
Remote attendance only!
- KPA Member Cost: FREE
- NFPA Region II Member Cost: $5 -- (CODE REQUIRED)
- Non-Member Cost: $10
Please register no later than February 23, 2026
1 hour of CLE credit through the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) is approved for this session.
***You will be sent the Zoom meeting ID and password information upon successful registration for the event. ***
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact KPA Education Director, Linda Jorgenson, CRP at educationdirector@ksparalegals.org
