About the Joint Conference
The annual NFPA Joint Leadership/Regulation/Certification Ambassadors Conference is one of the most popular and most beneficial gatherings for paralegal leaders in their local association and their community. Attendees have the opportunity to share and network with professionals regarding association leadership, certification and regulation within the paralegal profession.
NFPA members may attend all three conferences for free. Non-members may attend the Regulation conference for a fee. Lunch at the conferences is $20 per person per day, or you may choose to seek out lunch on your own.
2013 Joint Conference
April 19-21, 2013 at the Downtown Marriott, Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.
Online registration has closed. Walk-up registrations will be accepted at the door during the conferences. On site registration for the Regulation Conference will be on a space available basis.
Regulation Conference
Friday, April 19
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Registration opens at 8:00 AM
FREE to NFPA members
Non-Members may attend for $75
Lunch (optional) is $20 per person
NFPA Approved for 4 CLE Credits, 2 of which are Ethics.
Topics include:
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Regulation Update
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Working with Bar Associations
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Legislative Overview
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Ethics of Regulating the Paralegal Profession
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Lobbyists: How Can They Help?
Special guest speaker for regulation! Louisiana State Representative Walt Leger, III currently serving as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Louisiana House of Representatives.
Download the Regulation Conference Agenda. (PDF)
Leadership Conference
Saturday, April 20
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Registration opens at 8:00 AM
FREE to NFPA members
Lunch (optional) is $20 per person
Topics include:
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Developing Your Own Leadership Style and Potential
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The Many Personalities of Your Board of Directors
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Building the Leader / Follower Relationship
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Using Social Media to Engage and Retain Your Membership
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Volunteer Training, Recruitment and Retention
Download the Leadership Conference Agenda. (PDF)
Download the "Leveraging Social Media To Enhance the 2013 NFPA National Leadership Conference" article (PDF) and join us on Twitter!
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Certification Conference (two days)
Saturday, April 20
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 20
9:00 AM to Noon
Registration opens Saturday at 8:00 AM
FREE to NFPA members
Lunch (Saturday; optional) is $20 per person
Topics include:
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Roadmap to PACE: Thinking about taking the exam
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Nuggets of knowledge – resources for studying for PACE
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Marketing PACE and PCCE
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How do PACE and PCCE Compare to Other Exams?
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Partnering with Paralegal Schools
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Hotel Information
We have room blocks at the Marriott and at the nearby Embassy Suites.
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New Orleans Downtown Marriott at Convention Center
859 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130
$269 plus taxes per night
Reservations must be made by March 28, 2013
Call 504.613.2888 and tell them you are with the National Federation of Paralegal Associations
Parking day rate reduced to $10
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Embassy Suites New Orleans Convention Center
315 Julia Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
$209 plus taxes per night
Reservations must be made by March 19, 2013
Online at www.embassysuites.com, make sure to click on the Add Special Rate code, note NFP in Group Code before submitting or call 1-800-362-2779 – use code NFP
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Joint Conference Sponsors
Conference Materials Printing Sponsor
Shuttle Services
Airport shuttle is $25 each way.
Contact shuttle service directly to make reservations. U1transportation@gmail.com / 504 251 4598
Social Events
Friday night there will be a coordinated dinner at attendees' expense at the Warehouse District Sun Ray Grill.
Saturday night the New Orleans Paralegal Association (NOPA) is sponsoring a dinner dance party at Mulates for $20 per person. View the flyer and menu. NFPA is merely counting heads to inform the venue; the money will be collected at the event. (This replaces the Rock'n'Bowl event which had a scheduling conflict.)
Cancellation and refunds:
Cancellations may be made up to April 5 with a refund of fees (lunch or conference fees) minus a $5 administrative fee. After April 5, Cancellations receive no refunds.
View the recap of past Joint Conferences.
modified 4/17/2013