Welcome!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.
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGEWhile celebrating Independence Day, we should pause to reflect on the profound significance of this historic day. July 4th marks the birth of our nation, a time when our forefathers declared their vision for a country founded on principles of liberty, justice, and equality. This day is a powerful reminder of the enduring spirit of freedom that continues to shape our nation's identity and values. In the legal field, Independence Day serves as an inspiration and a call to action. As paralegals, we are dedicated to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that justice is accessible to all. The freedoms we celebrate today are deeply intertwined with the work we do every day—advocating for our clients, safeguarding their rights, and striving for fairness in all legal matters. As we enjoy the festivities and reflect on our nation's journey, let us also renew our commitment to the principles that define our democracy and continue to work diligently to ensure that these freedoms are upheld for future generations.
Joy Trammell, FWPA President |
Special Guest SpeakerThank you to State Bar President - Cindy Tisdale
"Professionalism in the Law: What Would Ted Lasso Do?" |
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| Upcoming GMMFWPA August GMM
Panel: John Corbin, Sarah Hoffman, and Melissa Wicks Topic: Pro Bono Legal Representation - Exploring the Paralegal Role 1.0 hr. CLE/ 1.0 Hr. TBLS pending Sponsored by
August 22, 2024 - 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. $20.00 FWPA members/$22.00 non-FWPA members Reservation deadline Tuesday Prior: August 20th by 5:00 P.M. For questions, contact Anne Palmer - 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.Due to food count requirement on TUESDAY, ANY at-door registrations and payments are discouraged. ($22 members/$24 non-members) Checks and exact change accepted only at the door. There is a $25 charge for returned checks. Refunds/credit cannot be given for non-attendance. See below for reservation and payment policies. |
GMM/CLEs RSVP and Payment Policies RESERVATIONS ARE ONLINE ONLY Due to our advance food count requirement, all RSVPS need to be made on the TUESDAY prior. (E-mail requests to RSVP will not be valid.)PAYMENTS ARE ONLINE OR BY CHECK Payments are online through the website or by check. (Instructions for mailing checks are given when you register online.) Payment not received prior to the lunch will require exact payment amount to be made at the door. (Effective Jan. 1, 2022.)ANY at-door registrations and payments are discouraged.($22 members/$24 non-members)There is a $25 charge for returned checks.Refunds / credits cannot be given for non-attendance. |
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