NFPA Webinar: Beyond the Basics: Conducting Background Checks that Win Cases

Presented by: Edward Ajaeb, CLI, Founder and President, Nighthawk Strategies

Effective and successful cases rely heavily on the quality of information gathered during case preparation. In this practical session, attendees will learn techniques private investigators use to uncover critical background information beyond standard database searches. We'll discuss how comprehensive background research can reveal hidden facts, providing paralegals with actionable intelligence that strengthens legal strategy.

Meet Your Presenter:

Edward J. Ajaeb, CLI, is the founder and president of Nighthawk Strategies. He is an experienced licensed private investigator, business owner, author, and national speaker specializing in legal investigations, background checks, social media investigations, and public records research.  As a former U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Paralegal in Washington D.C., Ajaeb received an Award of Distinction from the Assistant Attorney General of the United States for his work on several major antitrust investigations and litigation matters.  Ajaeb has been featured in Forbes, NBC, CBS, U.S. News & World Report, PI Magazine, Security Today, and other acclaimed media outlets, magazines, and podcasts.  Ajaeb serves as the current President of the National Council of Investigation and Security Services (NCISS) and former Director of the Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP). He is a Life Member of the Society of Professional Investigators (SPI) and a member of the National Association of Legal Investigators (NALI), the World Association of Detectives (WAD), the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA), ASIS International, and numerous other investigative, legal, and business organizations.