Carolina Paralegal News

Alamance County Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• Regular membership meetings are on the third Tuesday of every month at 12:20 p.m. at Carver’s on Elm in Graham.

Asheville Area Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• Monthly membership meetings are the first Thursday of each month at noon at a downtown Asheville restaurant. Visit www.aapaonline.net for meeting details and locations.

• Topics vary from meeting to meeting. They are posted online at www.aapaonline.net. RSVP with menu selection is needed.

Notes:

• AAPA welcomes its members to submit articles of interest for potential posting to the association’s website. Send your submissions to Jenny Iaquinto, chair of the publicity committee, at jiaquinto@roberts-stevens.com.

Catawba Valley Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• Monthly meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at various locations. Membership is open to paralegals, legal assistants, legal secretaries, attorneys, students enrolled in paralegal programs of study, paralegal educators, employees of judicial entities and other recognized legal agencies.

For information, visit www.catawbavalleyparalegalassoc.org.

Notes:

• For membership inquiries, contact President and Publicity/Website Committee Chair Cyndy Adams at cyndy.adams@live.com.

Cumberland County Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• Monthly membership meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at various locations. Visit www.ccpara.com for details.

Guilford Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• GPA meets on the second Tuesday of every month in either Greensboro or High Point. Meetings are open to any attorneys, legal support staff and others connected to the legal profession. Visit GPA’s website at www.guilfordparalegalassociation.org for information on meetings, events and local continuing education opportunities.

Legal Support Staff of Asheville

Upcoming events:

• Monthly meetings will be at 5:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the law offices of Watson Bailey & Ciochini, 32 Orange St., Asheville. No membership necessary to attend. Contact President Tonya Roberts at tonya@wbclawoffice.com at (828) 257-2777.

Legal Support Staff of North Carolina

Upcoming events:

• For more information on the Legal Support Staff of North Carolina, visit www.lssnc.com.

Metrolina Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• The MPA will hold its annual Christmas party on December 8 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Please visit www.charlotteareaparalegals.com for more details.

• Monthly membership meetings are the second Thursday of each month at noon at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 W. 7th St., Charlotte.

North Carolina Bar Association Paralegal Division

Upcoming events:

• Meetings of the NCBA Paralegal Division Council will be held December 8 at the N.C. Bar Center in Cary; March 8, 2012, at Ward and Smith in New Bern; and May 17, 2012, at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro. The annual meeting is planned for May 18, 2012, at the Grandover Resort. For more information, visit www.paralegaldivision.ncbar.org.

Notes:

• The NCBA Paralegal Division has nearly 1,300 paralegal and paralegal student members throughout the state. Continuing education programs for CPE/CLE credit are available six to eight times per year.

• Membership for the Paralegal Division is $50 per year and includes access to the NCBA career services department, discounts on all CPEs and CLEs and opportunities for membership scholarships and the Distinguished Paralegal Award. Visit www.paralegaldivision.ncbar.org for information about news about upcoming meetings and programs.

North Carolina Paralegal Association, Inc.

Upcoming events:

• The NCPA is sponsoring its annual Student Scholarship Program. Any paralegal student enrolled in an accredited N.C. paralegal educational program is eligible. Win a cash scholarship, free one-year membership to NCPA and free registration to the 2011 annual meeting. Check out www.ncparalegal.org for details.

Notes:

• For those who are interested in taking the CLA/CP exam, the CP Review Manual from NALA is now available. Visit the NCPA website and click the “NALA News” link for more details.

• Any paralegal association that is interested in becoming an affiliate of NCPA may contact Affiliates Director Teresa Stacey at tas@vernonlaw.com.

• NCPA is now on Facebook and MySpace. Contact Beverly King at bev@tissuelaw.com if you have trouble finding NCPA on Facebook. For MySpace questions, e-mail Erin Galloway at eburris@earthlink.net.

N.C. Advocates for Justice Paralegal Division

Notes:

• Educational information is available on the CLE calendar at www.ncaj.com.

Raleigh-Wake Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• For 2011, RWPA membership meetings will be
bi-monthly. The next meeting will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of December at the Holiday Inn, 4100 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh. Featured will be guest speakers from a variety of practice areas and local businesses.

Notes:

• Direct questions about RWPA to Sherry Grady at sherry.grady@klgates.com.

Research Triangle Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• The RTPA will hold its holiday meeting on the third Wednesday of December.

Notes:

• RTPA regularly supports Interact of Wake County (www.interactofwake.org) and challenges you and your firms or companies to get involved. Please visit our website at www.rtpanc.org for additional information about upcoming meetings and events.

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Charleston Association of Legal Assistants

Upcoming events:

• Membership meetings are the third Wednesday of each month. Attendees can earn CLE credits for their participation in the luncheons.

Notes:

• CALA is now on Facebook. Log in to the website and enter “Charleston Association of Legal Assistants” to access the page.

Legal Staff Professionals of Greenville

Upcoming events:

• LSPG’s regular membership meetings are the third Wednesday of every month from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Poinsett Club. The meetings offer educational speakers and one half-hour of CLE credit. For reservations, contact Myra Culbertson at 864-239-5959 or at mculbertson@wcsr.com.

Notes:

• For membership inquiries, contact Kathy Suggs at (864) 233-8888 or Kathy@theclardylawfirm.com.

• Members interested in receiving the Greenville Bar Association’s newsletter can contact Melinda Davidson at gbarnews@charter.net.

S.C. Upstate Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• SCUPA holds its educational luncheon meetings on the second Thursday of the month at 12:30 p.m. at the Poinsett Club, 807 E. Washington St., Greenville. More information is available at www.scupa.org.

Legal Staff Professionals of South Carolina

Notes:

• For LSPSC information, please contact Jan Berger at (803) 255-9314 or visit www.lspsc.org.

Legal Staff Professionals of the Lowcountry

Upcoming events:

• Regular membership meetings are on the third Monday of every month at 6 p.m., Sunfire Grill & Bistro, 1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston. The meetings offer educational speakers, one hour of CLE credit and a short business meeting. For reservations or information, contact Gina Hall at (843) 696-3292 or ghall@robsonforensic.com.

Legal Staff Professionals of the Midlands

Upcoming events:

• Regular membership meeting on the second Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m., 1320 Main St., Meridian Building, 17th Floor, Columbia. A presentation by a legal education speaker will earn members a half-hour of CLE credit. A short business meeting will follow. Bring your lunch and a friend. For information, contact Jamie Early at (803) 422-6813.

Palmetto Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• Regular membership meetings are on the third Wednesday of each month from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

S.C. Roster Administrators

Upcoming events:

• Regular membership meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month from 1 to 2:15 p.m. at various law firms in Columbia. Visit www.scrosteradministrators.org for
details.

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National Association of Legal Assistants

Notes:

• NALA Campus LIVE provides online educational courses for paralegals. The courses are offered during two sessions per year. Twelve of the 44 courses offered through the program are recommended as preparation for the certified paralegal examination.

For more information, visit www.nala.org.

• The NALA certification exam is now computer-based. The new exam format will be available at all NALA testing centers nationwide.

National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc.

Upcoming events:

• A calendar of upcoming events and webcasts can be found at www.paralegals.org/calendar.cfm.

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North Carolina

Alamance County Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• Regular membership meetings on the third Tuesday of every month at 12:20 p.m. at Carver’s on Elm in Graham.

 

Asheville Area Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• Monthly membership meetings occur the first Thursday of each month at 12 p.m. at a downtown Asheville restaurant. Visit www. aapaonline.net for meeting details and locations.
• Topics vary from meeting to meeting. They are posted online at www.aapaonline.net. RSVP with menu selection is needed.

Notes:

• Buncombe County Chief Resident Superior Court Judge Alan Thornburg has asked Bill Christy to pass on to the members of the 28th Judicial District Bar that he is in the process of reviewing the local Rules of Court for superior court. He requests that any comments or suggestions for changes be sent to the trial court administrator, Marc Shimberg, via e-mail at marc.shimberg@nccourts.org.
• AAPA welcomes its members to submit articles of interest for potential posting to the association’s website. Send your submissions to Jenny Iaquinto, chair of the publicity committee, at jiaquinto@roberts-stevens.com.

 

Legal Support Staff of Asheville

Upcoming events:

• Monthly meetings will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the law offices of Northup, McConnell & Sizemore, 123 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. No membership necessary to attend. Contact Susan D. Austin at sda@northupmcconnell.com for details.

 

Catawba Valley Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• Monthly meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at various locations. Membership is open to paralegals, legal assistants, legal secretaries, attorneys, students enrolled in paralegal programs of study, paralegal educators, employees of judicial entities and other recognized legal agencies.

For more information, visit http://www.catawbavalleyparalegalassoc.org.

Notes:

• For membership inquiries, contact Cyndy Adams at cadams.nccp@lewwaddelllaw.com or Leah Poovey at lpoovey@PHD-LAW.com.

 

Cumberland County Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• Monthly membership meetings: Second Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at various locations. Visit www.ccpara.com for details.

 

Guilford Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• GPA meets on the second Tuesday of every month in either Greensboro or High Point. Meetings are open to any attorneys, legal support staff and others connected to the legal profession. Visit GPA’s website at www.guilfordparalegalassociation.org for information on meetings, events and local continuing education opportunities.

 

Metrolina Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• Monthly membership meetings: Second Thursday of each month at 12 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 W. 7th St., Charlotte.

Notes:

• MPA is now on Facebook and LinkedIn.

 

Raleigh-Wake Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• For 2011, RWPA membership meetings will occur bi-monthly. Meetings will take place from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of February, April, June, August, October and December at the Holiday Inn, 4100 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh. Featured at each luncheon are guest speakers from a variety of practice areas and local businesses.

Notes:

• Any questions about RWPA can be directed to Sherry Grady at sherry.grady@klgates.com.

North Carolina Bar Association Paralegal Division

Upcoming events:

Notes

• Visit www.paralegaldivision.ncbar.org for information about news and information about upcoming meetings and CLEs.

 

North Carolina Paralegal Association, Inc.

Notes:

• The NALA exam is computer-based and will be available through Jan. 31. E-mail jacqueline.thurman@yahoo.com for details.
• The NCPA is sponsoring its annual Student Scholarship Program. Any paralegal student enrolled in an accredited N.C. paralegal educational program is eligible. Win a cash scholarship, free one-year membership to NCPA and a free registration to the 2011 annual meeting. Check out www.ncparalegal.org for details.
• For those who are interested in taking the CLA/CP exam, the CP Review Manual from NALA is now available. Visit the NCPA website and click the “NALA News” link for more details.
• Any paralegal association that is interested in becoming an affiliate of NCPA may contact affiliates director Teresa Stacey at tas@vernonlaw.com.
• NCPA is on Facebook and MySpace. Contact Beverly King at bev@tissuelaw.com if you have trouble locating NCPA on Facebook. For MySpace questions, e-mail Erin Galloway at eburris@earthlink.net.

 

N.C. Advocates for Justice Paralegal Division

Upcoming events:

• March 16: NCAJ Spring Seminar for Paralegals at the Embassy Suites hotel in Concord, N.C. More information is available on the CLE calendar at www.ncaj.com.

 

Research Triangle Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• The Research Triangle Paralegal Association meetings occur the third Wednesday of June, August and October. A holiday meeting will occur in December.

Notes:

• RTPA regularly supports Interact of Wake County (www.interactofwake.org) and challenges you and your firms or companies to get involved. Please visit our website at www.rtpanc.org for additional information about upcoming meetings and events.

 

 

 

South Carolina

 

 

Charleston Association of Legal Assistants

Upcoming events:

• Membership meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month. Attendees can earn CLE credits for their participation in the luncheons.

Notes:

• CALA is now on Facebook. Log in to the website and enter “Charleston Association of Legal Assistants” to access the page.

 

Legal Staff Professionals of Greenville

Upcoming events:

• LSPG’s regular membership meetings are on the third Wednesday of every month from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Poinsett Club. The meetings offer educational speakers and one half-hour of CLE credit. For reservations, contact Myra Culbertson at 864-239-5959 or at mculbertson@wcsr.com or Laura Harling at 864-232-8722 or at laurabharling@yahoo.com.

Notes: 

• For membership inquiries, contact Laura Harling at 864-232-8722 or laurabharling@yahoo.com. Please visit www.lspg.org for updates and additional information.
• Members who are interested in receiving the Greenville Bar Association’s newsletter can contact Melinda Davidson at gbarnews@charter.net to be added to the distribution list.

Legal Staff Professionals of South Carolina

Upcoming events:

• Jan. 29: Overview of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 in Columbia at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, 1320 Main St., 17th floor. Registration ends Jan. 24. No walk-in registration for the program is available. Contact Jamie Early at (803) 422-6813 or earlyjamie@yahoo.com with questions.
• April 29-30: LSPSC annual membership meeting, Hilton Head Island.

Notes:

• LSPSC is continuing to support the S.C. Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Donated items may include paper towels, toilet tissue, paper items, cups, plates, napkins, utensils, envelopes, stationery, personal items, bars of soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, sanitary products, diapers and baby wipes.
• For LSPSC information, please contact Tara Jean Prevatte at (864) 271-7940 or visit www.lspsc.org.

 

Legal Staff Professionals of the Lowcountry

Upcoming events:

• Regular membership meetings are held on the third Monday of every month at 6 p.m., Sunfire Grill & Bistro, 1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston. The meetings offer educational speakers and one hour of CLE credit and a short business meeting. For reservations or additional information, contact Jennifer Cook at (843) 724-1115 or cookjnny@aol.com.

Legal Staff Professionals of the Midlands 

Upcoming events:

• Regular membership meeting on the second Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m., 1320 Main St., Meridian Building, 17th Floor, Columbia. A presentation by a legal education speaker will earn members a half-hour of CLE credit. A short business meeting will follow. Bring your lunch and a friend. For additional information, contact Jamie Early at (803) 422-6813.

 

 

Palmetto Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• Regular membership meetings on the third Wednesday of each month from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

 

 

S.C. Upstate Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• Educational luncheon meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 12:30 p.m. at the Poinsett Club, 807 E. Washington St., Greenville.

 

 

S.C. Association of Roster Administrators

Upcoming events:

• Regular membership meetings on the third Tuesday of each month from 1 to 2:15 p.m. at various law firms in Columbia. Visit www.scrosteradministrators.org for more details.

 

 

National

 

National Association of Legal Assistants

Notes:

• NALA Campus LIVE provides online educational courses for paralegals. The courses are offered during two sessions per year. Twelve of the 44 courses offered through the program are recommended as preparation for the certified paralegal examination.

For more information, visit www.nala.org.

• The NALA certification exam is now computer-based. The new exam format will be available at all NALA testing centers nationwide.

 

National Federation of

Paralegal Associations, Inc.

Upcoming events:

• A calendar of upcoming events and webcasts can be found at http://www.paralegals.org/calendar.cfm.

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North Carolina

Alamance County Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• Regular membership meetings on the third Tuesday of every month at 12:20 pm. at Carver’s on Elm in Graham.

Notes:

• The Alamance County Paralegal Association held its first meeting of the 2010-2011 fiscal year on Sept. 21. New president Adrienne M. Lewis presented a plaque to outgoing president Hattie S. Sheets. Including Lewis, the new officers for 2010-2011 are: Hope Dodson, first vice president; Katharine Kuczkowski, second vice president; Sharon Boger, secretary; Annette Younger, treasurer; Meredith Giannotti, parliamentarian and Belinda Thomas, historian.

 

Asheville Area Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• Monthly membership meetings occur the first Thursday of each month at 12 p.m. at a downtown Asheville restaurant. Visit www. aapaonline.net for meeting details and locations.
• Topics vary from meeting to meeting. They are posted online at www.aapaonline.net. RSVP with menu selection is needed.
• Dec. 1: Holiday social at Zeleandia from 6 to 8 p.m. Details will be coming soon.

Notes:

• AAPA welcomes its members to submit articles of interest for potential posting to the association’s website. Send your submissions to Jenny Iaquinto, chair of the publicity committee, at jiaquinto@roberts-stevens.com.
• For the last quarter of 2010, AAPA will support the Salvation Army. Money or new household items/clothing will be accepted. For more information, contact Aundry Freeman at aundry@pisgahlegal.org.
• The 28th Judicial District Bar recently provided $200 grants to AAPA to fund its spring and fall seminars.

 Catawba Valley Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• Monthly meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at various locations. Membership is open to paralegals, legal assistants, legal secretaries, attorneys, students enrolled in paralegal programs of study, paralegal educators, employees of judicial entities and other recognized legal agencies.

For more information, visit http://www.catawbavalleyparalegalassoc.org.

Notes:

• For membership inquiries, contact Cyndy Adams at cadams.nccp@lewwaddelllaw.com or Leah Poovey at lpoovey@PHD-LAW.com.

Cumberland County Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• Monthly membership meetings: Second Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at various locations. Visit www.ccpara.com for details.

Guilford Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• GPA meets on the second Tuesday of every month in either Greensboro or High Point. Meetings are open to any attorneys, legal support staff and others connected to the legal profession. Visit GPA’s Web site at www.guilfordparalegalassociation.org for information on meetings, events and local continuing education opportunities.

Legal Support Staff of Asheville

Upcoming events:

• Monthly meetings will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the law offices of Northup, McConnell & Sizemore, 123 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. No membership necessary to attend. Contact Susan D. Austin at sda@northupmcconnell.com for details.

Metrolina Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• Monthly membership meetings: Second Thursday of each month at 12 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 W. 7th St., Charlotte.

Notes:

• MPA is now on Facebook and LinkedIn.

North Carolina Bar Association Paralegal Division

Notes

• Visit www.paralegaldivision.ncbar.org for information about news and information about upcoming meetings and CLEs.

North Carolina Paralegal Association, Inc.

Notes:

• Remember that the CLA/CP exam is now computer-based. The deadline to register for the next testing window is Dec. 1. The exam will be available from Jan. 1 through Jan. 31, 2011. E-mail jacqueline.thurman@yahoo.com for details.
• The NCPA is sponsoring its annual Student Scholarship Program. Any paralegal student enrolled in an accredited N.C. paralegal educational program is eligible. Win a cash scholarship, free one-year membership to NCPA and a free registration to the 2011 annual meeting. Check out www.ncparalegal.org for details.
• For those who are interested in taking the CLA/CP exam, the CP Review Manual from NALA is now available. Visit the NCPA website and click the “NALA News” link for more details.
• Any paralegal association that is interested in becoming an affiliate of NCPA may contact affiliates director Teresa Stacey at tas@vernonlaw.com.

NCPA is now on Facebook and MySpace. Contact Beverly King at bev@tissuelaw.com if you have trouble locating NCPA on Facebook. For MySpace questions, e-mail Erin Galloway at eburris@earthlink.net.

 N.C. Advocates for Justice Paralegal Division

Upcoming events:

• March 16, 2011: NCAJ Spring Seminar for Paralegals at the Embassy Suites hotel in Concord, N.C. More information is available on the CLE calendar at www.ncaj.com.

 

Raleigh-Wake Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• For 2010, RWPA membership meetings will occur bi-monthly. Meetings will take place from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of February, April, June, August, October and December at the Holiday Inn, 4100 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh. Featured at each luncheon are guest speakers from a variety of practice areas and local businesses. The 2010 annual seminar will not be affected by the change and will proceed as scheduled.

Notes:

• Any questions about RWPA can be directed to Sherry Grady at sherry.grady@klgates.com.

 Research Triangle Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• The Research Triangle Paralegal Association meetings occur the third Wednesday of June, August and October. A holiday meeting will occur in December.

Notes:

• RTPA regularly supports Interact of Wake County (www.interactofwake.org) and challenges you and your firms or companies to get involved. Please visit our website at www.rtpanc.org for additional information about upcoming meetings and events.

 South Carolina

 Charleston Association of Legal Assistants

Upcoming events:

• Membership meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month. Attendees can earn CLE credits for their participation in the luncheons.
• Dec. 2: CALA holiday party at the Charleston Yacht Club.

Notes:

• CALA is now on Facebook. Log in to the website and enter “Charleston Association of Legal Assistants” to access the page.

 S.C. Upstate Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• Educational luncheon meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 12:30 p.m. at the Poinsett Club, 807 E. Washington St., Greenville.
• Dec. 4: Holiday party.

 Legal Staff Professionals of Greenville

Upcoming events:

• LSPG’s regular membership meetings are on the third Wednesday of every month from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Poinsett Club. The meetings offer educational speakers and one half-hour of CLE credit. For reservations, contact Myra Culbertson at 864-239-5959 or at mculbertson@wcsr.com or Laura Harling at 864-232-8722 or at laurabharling@yahoo.com.
• Dec. 3: LINKS deadline.

Notes: 

• For membership inquiries, contact Laura Harling at 864-232-8722 or laurabharling@yahoo.com. Please visit www.lspg.org for updates and additional information.
• Members who are interested in receiving the Greenville Bar Association’s newsletter can contact Melinda Davidson at gbarnews@charter.net to be added to the distribution list.

 Legal Staff Professionals of South Carolina

Upcoming events:

• Jan. 29, 2011: LSPSC winter membership meeting, Columbia.
• April 29-30, 2011: LSPSC annual membership meeting, Hilton Head Island.

Notes:

• LSPSC is continuing to support the S.C. Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Donated items may include paper towels, toilet tissue, paper items, cups, plates, napkins, utensils, envelopes, stationary, personal items, bars of soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, sanitary products, diapers and baby wipes.
• For LSPSC information, please contact Tara Jean Prevatte at (864) 271-7940 or visit www.lspsc.org.

 Legal Staff Professionals of the Lowcountry

Upcoming events:

• Regular membership meetings are held on the third Monday of every month at 6 p.m., Sunfire Grill & Bistro, 1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston. The meetings offer educational speakers and one hour of CLE credit and a short business meeting. For reservations or additional information, contact Jennifer Cook at (843) 724-1115 or cookjnny@aol.com.

 

Legal Staff Professionals of the Midlands 

Upcoming events:

• Regular membership meeting on the second Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m., 1320 Main St., Meridian Building, 17th Floor, Columbia. A presentation by a legal education speaker will earn members a half-hour of CLE credit. A short business meeting will follow. Bring your lunch and a friend. For additional information, contact Jamie Early at (803) 422-6813.

 Palmetto Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• Regular membership meetings on the third Wednesday of each month from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
• Nov. 30: Deadline for Paralegal of the Year nominations.
• Dec. 8: Holiday social.
• Dec. 31: All CLE credits due to education chair.

 S.C. Association of Roster Administrators

Upcoming events:

• Regular membership meetings on the third Tuesday of each month from 1 to 2:15 p.m. at various law firms in Columbia. Visit www.scrosteradministrators.org for more details.

 

National

 National Association of Legal Assistants

Notes:

• NALA Campus LIVE provides online educational courses for paralegals. The courses are offered during two sessions per year. Twelve of the 44 courses offered through the program are recommended as preparation for the certified paralegal examination.

For more information, visit www.nala.org.

• The NALA certification exam is now computer-based. The new exam format will be available at all NALA testing centers nationwide.

 National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc.

Upcoming events:

• A calendar of upcoming events and webcasts can be found at http://www.paralegals.org/calendar.cfm.

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Asheville Area Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• Monthly membership meetings occur the first Thursday of each month at 12 p.m. at a downtown Asheville restaurant. Visit www. aapaonline.net for meeting details and locations.

• Topics vary from meeting to meeting. They are posted online at www.aapaonline.net. RSVP with menu selection is needed.

Notes:

• AAPA welcomes its members to submit articles of interest for potential posting to the association’s website. Send your submissions to Jenny Iaquinto, chair of the publicity committee, at jiaquinto@roberts-stevens.com.

• AAPA will support MANNA Food Bank and the Salvation Army in 2010.

• NCPA is looking for speakers/teachers for its mid-year seminar and CLA/CP review course that will be held in Asheville on Sept. 10-11. The association seeks instructors for its courses in real estate, family law and probate/estate planning. If you are a NALA-certified paralegal and interested in teaching or can recommend an attorney who practices in one of those areas, contact Laura Champlin at lchamplin@vwlawfirm or Melissa Rutledge at melissa.rutledge@sonyericsson.com.

Catawba Valley Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• Monthly meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at various locations. Membership is open to paralegals, legal assistants, legal secretaries, attorneys, students enrolled in paralegal programs of study, paralegal educators, employees of judicial entities and other recognized legal agencies.

For more information, visit http:// www.catawbavalleyparalegalassoc.org.

• July 13: Quarterly social from 6-8 p.m. at the Riverbend Clubhouse in Granite Falls. Admission is a prepared food item to share in the potluck dinner and an in-kind donation for WRC or HSCC. See the “Community Outreach” link on the association’s website to view wish lists. E-mail Lynn Price to let her know what type of food you will be bringing at lyprice@charter.net. Volunteers to help coordinate the event are welcome.

Notes:

• For membership inquiries, contact Cyndy Adams at cadams.nccp@lewwaddelllaw.com or Leah Poovey at lpoovey@PHD-LAW.com.

Cumberland County Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• Monthly membership meetings: Second Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at various locations. Visit www.ccpara.com for details.

Guilford Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• GPA meets on the second Tuesday of every month in either Greensboro or High Point. Meetings are open to any attorneys, legal support staff and others connected to the legal profession. Visit GPA’s website at www.guilfordparalegalassociation.org for information on meetings, events and local continuing education opportunities.

Legal Support Staff of Asheville

Upcoming events:

• Monthly meetings will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the law offices of Northup, McConnell & Sizemore, 123 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. No membership necessary to attend. Contact Susan D. Austin at sda@northupmcconnell.com for details.

Metrolina Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• Monthly membership meetings: Second Thursday of each month at 12 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 W. 7th St., Charlotte.

North Carolina Bar Association Paralegal Division

Notes

• Visit www.paralegaldivision. ncbar.org for information about news and information about upcoming
meetings and CLEs.

North Carolina Paralegal Association, Inc.

Notes:

• NCPA is proud to once again offer the Meredith R. Pollette scholarships, which are open to anyone who will be taking the CLA or ACP exams. These scholarships will cover the exam fees. Participants do not have to be NALA members, but must be NCPA members in good standing and meet the eligibility criteria to sit for the CLA/CP or ACP exams. Check out the summer issue of NCPA FORUM or www.ncparalegal.org for details.

• Any paralegal association that is interested in becoming an affiliate of NCPA may contact affiliates director Teresa Stacey at tas@vernonlaw.com.

• NCPA is now on Facebook and MySpace. Contact Beverly King at bev@tissuelaw.com if you have trouble locating NCPA on Facebook. For MySpace questions, e-mail Erin Galloway at eburris@earthlink.net.

• NCPA recently kicked off a mentoring program. If you are a student member or new to the profession and are interested in being paired up with a more seasoned NCPA member, visit the association’s website at www.ncparalegal.org and click on the “mentoring” link.

• NCPA is looking for speakers/teachers for its mid-year seminar and CLA/CP review course that will be held in Asheville on Sept. 10-11. The association seeks instructors for its courses in real estate, family law and probate/estate planning. If you are a NALA-certified paralegal and interested in teaching or can recommend an attorney who practices in one of those areas, contact Laura Champlin at lchamplin@vwlawfirm or Melissa Rutledge at melissa.rutledge@sonyericsson.com.

N.C. State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification

• The board will have an open seat for a certified paralegal beginning October 2010 and the nomination process is beginning. The following paralegal associations may submit nominations: NCBA Paralegal Division, Research Triangle Paralegal Association, Alamance Paralegal Association and Asheville Paralegal Association.

Tara Wilder, assistant director of the Board of Paralegal Certification, will contact each association to submit nominees. Voting will take place online, and the top two candidates will be up for selection at the State Bar Council meeting in October.

Certified paralegals interested in serving on the board should contact one of the eligible paralegal associations and request a nomination.

Raleigh-Wake Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• For 2010, RWPA membership meetings will occur bi-monthly. Meetings will take place from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of February, April, June, August, October and December at the Holiday Inn, 4100 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh. Featured at each luncheon are guest speakers from a variety of practice areas and local businesses. The 2010 annual seminar will not be affected by the change and will proceed as scheduled.

Notes:

• Any questions about RWPA can be directed to Sherry Grady at sherry.grady@klgates.com.

Research Triangle Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• The Research Triangle Paralegal Association meetings occur the third Wednesday of June, August and October. A holiday meeting will occur in December.

Notes:

• RTPA regularly supports Interact of Wake County (www.interactofwake.org) and challenges you and your firms or companies to get involved. Please visit our website at www.rtpanc.org for additional information about upcoming meetings and events.

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Charleston Association of Legal Assistants

Upcoming events:

• Membership meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month.

• Dec. 2: CALA holiday party at the Charleston Yacht Club.

Legal Staff Professionals of South Carolina

Upcoming events:

• July 30-Aug. 1: Region 4 Annual Meeting and Education Conference and LSPSC summer membership meeting.

• Oct. 21-24: NALS 59th Annual Education Conference & National Forum in Branson, Mo.

Notes:

• LSPSC is continuing to support the S.C. Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Donated items may include paper towels, toilet tissue, paper items, cups, plates, napkins, utensils, envelopes, stationary, personal items, bars of soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, sanitary products, diapers and baby wipes.

• For LSPSC information, please contact Tara Jean Prevatte at 864-271-7940 or visit www.lspsc.org.

Legal Staff Professionals of Greenville

Upcoming events:

• LSPG’s regular membership meetings are on the third Wednesday of every month from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Poinsett Club. The meetings offer educational speakers and one half-hour of CLE credit. For reservations, contact Myra Culbertson at 864-239-5959 or at mculbertson@wcsr.com or Laura Harling at 864-232-8722 or at laurabharling@yahoo.com.

• Oct. 21-24: NALS 59th Annual Education Conference & National Forum in Branson, Mo.

Notes:

• For membership inquiries, contact Laura Harling at 864-232-8722 or laurabharling@yahoo.com.  Please visit www.lspg.org for updates and additional information.

Legal Staff Professionals of the Lowcountry

Upcoming events:

• Regular membership meetings are held on the third Monday of every month at 6:00 pm., Sunfire Grill & Bistro, 1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston.  The meetings offer educational speakers and one hour of CLE credit and a short business meeting.  For reservations or additional information, please contact Jennifer Cook at (843) 724-1115 or cookjnny@aol.com.

Legal Staff Professionals of the Midlands

Upcoming events:

• Regular membership meeting on the second Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m., 1320 Main St., Meridian Building, 17th Floor, Columbia. A presentation by a legal education speaker will earn members a half-hour of CLE credit. A short business meeting will follow. Bring your lunch and a friend! For additional information, please contact Jamie Early at 803-422-6813.

Palmetto Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• Regular membership meetings on the third Wednesday of each month from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

S.C. Upstate Paralegal Association

Upcoming events:

• Educational luncheon meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 12:30 p.m. at the Poinsett Club, 807 E. Washington St., Greenville.

• Oct. 1: 15th annual seminar, Embassy Suites Hotel, 670 Verdae Blvd., Greenville.

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National Association of Legal Assistants

Upcoming events:

• July 14-17: 35th annual convention and exhibition at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel in Jacksonville, Fla.

Notes:

• NALA Campus LIVE provides online educational courses for paralegals. The courses are offered during two sessions per year. Twelve of the 44 courses offered through the program are recommended as preparation for the certified paralegal examination.

For more information, visit www.nala.org.

• Starting in the fall, the NALA certification exam will be computer-based. The new exam format will be
available at all NALA testing centers nationwide.

National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc.

Upcoming events:

• A calendar of upcoming events and Webcasts can be found at http://www.paralegals.org/calendar.cfm.

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