Welcome to the FWPA!The purpose of the FWPA is to promote the professional objectives and goals of paralegals, to encourage, promote and conduct programs of continuing education and professional development and to promote the advancement of high standards of integrity and professionalism for paralegals to the end that both the public and the legal profession are better served.
Questions about the FWPA are welcome and may be directed to the President. You may also contact us by dropping us a note via Contact Us. | Congratulations to our 2022 Award Recipients! |
President's Message |
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
REGISTRATION TIP: IF YOU ARE BRINGING A GUEST- Select "FWPA Member/Patron and Guests" and register you AND your guest together. THIS TICKET OPTION IS FOR MEMBERS TO REGISTER THEMSELVES AND THEIR GUESTS AT THE SAME TIME. (If you do not register your guest at the same time or want to add a guest later, there is an additional guest-only ticket option.) IMPORTANT NOTE: Your guest's e-mail will be used to remind them about the event. For questions/problems - contact Megan Goor, Website Chair at fwpa-website@fwpa.org. | FWPA Member Holiday Luncheon December 6, 2023 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown 1701 Commerce Street Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Magnolia Rooms 1-3 $50 per person Italian buffet with vegetarian lasagna, ziti pasta w/ chicken alfredo, sauteed winter squash, salad, and dessert FWPA WILL BE COLLECTING DONATIONS FOR THE HUMANE SOCIETY
Reservation and payment due November 29, 2023* For questions, contact Michele Rayburn, PLS, CP, TBLS-BCP - 1st VP (Programs) FWPA-FirstVicePresident@fwpa.org *ALL registrations and payments for RSVPs must be made online through the website. No payments will be accepted at the door. Refunds cannot be given for non-attendance. This event is for FWPA members and their guests. |
General Membership Meetings (GMMs)**NOTICE** DO NOT E-MAIL your RSVP to the Chair Because ALL RSVPs are Online Only! Register today via the blue button below! Upcoming CLE Events Links
QR Code Check-In! Look for your confirmation e-mail to have a QR Code to check-in at the next GMM - just have it on your phone or a print out to scan at the door!
| Upcoming GMMNOVEMBER GMM **NOTE - THIS IS AN EARLIER WEEK** ONLINE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCE* REGISTER TODAY! Jonathan Wharton Grabbing Assets: Taking Back Stolen Property 1.0 hr. CLE (pending) Sponsored by  November 16, 2023 - 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. $18.00 FWPA members/$20.00 non-FWPA members Reservation deadline Tuesday Prior: November 14, 2023 by 5:00 P.M. For questions, contact Michele Rayburn, PLS, CP, TBLS-BCP - 1st VP (Programs) FWPA-FirstVicePresident@fwpa.org *PAYMENTS ARE ONLINE OR BY CHECK. ALL registrations for RSVPs must be made online. Online payments are online through the website or by check. Checks must be mailed 1 week prior to the lunch. Payment not received prior to the lunch will require payment to be made at the door. Checks and exact change accepted only at the door. There is a $25 charge for returned checks. Refunds cannot be given for non-attendance.Due to food count requirement on TUESDAY, ANY at-door registrations are strongly discouraged and will be $20.00 members / $22.00 non-members. Checks and exact change only accepted at the door. There is a $25 charge for returned checks. Refunds / credits cannot be given for non-attendance. Please
note that ALL attendees must make a RSVP online through the website
starting January 1, 2022. Deadlines for RSVPs are the TUESDAY prior to
the GMM for proper headcount. Payments for GMMs can be made also online
with your RSVP or mailing a check. (Instructions for mailing when you
register online.) Only checks and exact change accepted at the door. Payment not received prior to the lunch will require payment to be made at the door. There is a $25 charge for returned checks. Refunds cannot be given for non-attendance. |
Congratulations to this year's FWPA award recipients!
| Paralegal of the Year Summer Chappell * Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year Kelly Cobb * Outstanding Committee Chair Megan Goor-Peters, TBLS-BCP |
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Get Even More from the Website -Get the Wild Apricot Mobile Member App! | Cowtown Paralegal ReporterFWPA Online Store is Open!FWPA t-shirts are back! The online store is OPEN! Easy order online and pick up at the GMMs.
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Job Bank
| FWPA has a Placement Chair to assist you! Submit your PDF resume to the FWPA Placement Chair Have a job opening? Click here to go to the "Job Bank" page and submit your form! |
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| Office of Court Administration
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