Fort Worth Paralegal Association

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 at FWPA, P.O. Box 1597, Fort Worth, Texas 76101.

Congratulations to our 2022 Award Recipients!

President's Message


Mandy Sherman, 2023 FWPA President


Congratulations to this year's FWPA award recipients!



Paralegal of the Year

Summer Chappell

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Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year

Kelly Cobb

*

Outstanding Committee Chair

Megan Goor-Peters, TBLS-BCP




JOIN AS A MEMBER TODAY!

(MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS ENDED ON FEBRUARY 1ST)

Contact Membership Chair at fwpa-membership@fwpa.org

CLICK HERE TO JOIN

Holiday Luncheon

Click Below

Holiday Luncheon Page

Slideshow

CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS!

To see the latest

TVAS Volunteer opportunities -

go to the TVAS page - here!

Patrons / Vendors

PATRONS

Need to find a vendor? 

   Click here to go to the Patron Member Directory!


Missed the Patron Parade? 

  Go here to see the Patron Parade sponsors and video.


Contact fwpa-publicrelations@fwpa.org

Get Even More from the Website -

Get the Wild Apricot Mobile Member App!

   

  The mobile app corresponds with the FWPA website so you can:

  • Check and update on your profile
  • Register and pay for FWPA events (including CLE and community service)
  • Check the FWPA calendar and event details
  • Keep on top of your registrations by viewing your rsvps, adding events to your calendar, and paying outstanding registration fees

  Become more engaged with the FWPA and your membership benefits today and download the app!

Cowtown Paralegal Reporter


Members - Log-in and check out the latest CPR!

Submissions - Contact fwpa-website@fwpa.org


Upcoming CLE Events Links

Thank You to this Month's GMM Sponsor:

Patron Parade

This Month!

General Membership Meetings (GMMs)

**NOTICE**

DO NOT E-MAIL

your RSVP to the Chair

Because

ALL

RSVPs are Online Only!

The button is above!


Upcoming GMM

FWPA APRIL PATRON PARADE

Presenter - Mandy Sherman, FWPA President

(No CLE given at this GMM)

Come Out to Meet, Greet, and Support Our Patrons!

Sponsors - TBA

April 27, 2023 - 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

$18.00 FWPA members/$20.00 non-FWPA members

NEW Reservation deadline:  TUESDAY PRIOR

April 25, 2023 by 5:00 p.m.

 For sponsorship questions and deadlines, contact Susan Davis, TBLS-BCP, Public Relations Chair, at fwpa-publicrelations@fwpa.org

 For GMM questions, contact Michele Rayburn, PLS, CP, TBLS-BCP - 1st VP (Programs)

FWPA-FirstVicePresident@fwpa.org

*PAYMENTS ARE ONLINE OR BY CHECK.  ALL MUST REGISTER THEIR ATTENDANCE ONLINE.   Online payments are online through the website or by check to Michele Rayburn, Law Offices of Laird & McCloskey, 1119 Pennsylvania, Fort Worth, TX 76104. 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.

ANY at-door registrations are strongly discouraged and will be $20.00 members / $22.00 non-members.

Checks and exact change accepted only at the door. There is a $25 charge for returned checks.  Refunds cannot be given for non-attendance.

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!

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.

Job Bank


FWPA has a Placement Chair to assist you!  Submit your PDF resume to fwpa-placement@fwpa.org

Have a job opening? Click here to go to the "Job Bank" page

and submit your form!

Patron Parade


Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas


State Bar of Texas

Office of Court Administration

Tarrant County Bar Association

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