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Mastering Legal Research with vLex Fastcase: Practical Tools and Tips for Arizona Attorneys
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Join us for an engaging and practical CLE designed to help Arizona attorneys get the most out of vLex Fastcase. This session will cover essential research techniques, time-saving features, and AI-powered tools that can enhance your legal practice. We’ll place a special focus on Arizona-specific resources, including case law, statutes, and court rules.
You’ll hear directly from T.J. Diggins, our vLex Fastcase representative, who will walk you through key features and answer your questions live. We’ll also be joined by Nicholas Brown who uses vLex Fastcase as an integral part of his practice. Nick will share real-world tips and workflows that make legal research more efficient and effective. Whether you're new to the platform or looking to sharpen your skills, this CLE will provide actionable insights to elevate your research game.
Chair:
Jamie Nicole Stankewicz, State Bar of Arizona
Presenters:
Nicholas Brown, The Cavanagh Law Firm PA
T.J. Diggins, vLex Fastcase
Nicholas James Brown, Member, The Cavanagh Law Firm PA
NICHOLAS J. BROWN concentrates his practice in the areas of family law and domestic relations, including interstate jurisdictional disputes, property characterization issues, and custody matters, in addition to appeals and special actions. Nick is a member with The Cavanagh Law Firm, P.A. Before joining the firm, he completed a clerkship at the Arizona Supreme Court with Chief Justice Scott Bales. Nick currently serves as a member of the Family Law Executive Council of the State Bar of Arizona. Nick is devoted to staying abreast of emergent issues in family law and the state of the law in Arizona in general. He constantly seeks opportunities to publish articles on new cases, rules, and issues. Nick has presented on Arizona family law procedures and rules regarding discovery, disclosure, temporary orders, and the UCCJEA. Apart from English, Nick also speaks Spanish.
Jamie Nicole Stankewicz
Jamie Nicole Stankewicz is the Practice Management Attorney for the State Bar of Arizona. Jamie Nicole practiced complex civil litigation for many years including roles at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, Shulman Rogers Gandal Pordy & Ecker PA, and Schulman Bhattacharya. In her most recent role as Attorney Development Manager at Snell & Wilmer, LLP, she excelled in developing and implementing impactful training programs for attorneys and paraprofessionals. Jamie Nicole earned her Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School, where she graduated with honors and received the Presidential Merit Scholar award. She received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting and International Business from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In addition to Arizona, Jamie Nicole is licensed (though inactive) in Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and Washington D.C and is a Registered CPA in Illinois. Jamie Nicole spent a two-year sabbatical in Guatemala teaching English as a second language.
TJ Diggins
Thomas J. Diggins (T.J.) is a Customer Success Representative with vLex Fastcase. His primary focus is enhancing bar membership engagement, relationship building, and educating users on successfully navigating the vLex Fastcase platform and its products. Mr. Diggins has a background providing administrative support, with a focus on business development to litigation support companies serving clients across the U.S. Graduating from the University of South Carolina in 2015, Mr. Diggins obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, and was an active member in the American Criminal Justice Association, Lambda Alpha Epsilon.
