Welcome to the web site of the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc, (NFPA®). The mission of NFPA is to promote a global presence for the paralegal profession and leadership in the legal community. We accomplish this mission through our core purpose and goals. To read more about NFPA, our mission, core purpose and goals, please see the About Us tab. NFPA respects diversity and was the first national paralegal association to adopt a Diversity Statement, which you can read under Position Statements on the Positions & Issues tab above. I encourage you to explore our website for more information. I think you’ll agree that we have earned our tagline: NFPA – The Leader of the Paralegal Profession®.
Georgette M. Lovelace, RP®
NFPA President
Upcoming NFPA Events
2010 NFPA Scholarship Opportunities! Details and essay topics here
2010 NFPA Tech Institute™
The Board of Directors has decided to change the format for the 2010 Tech Institute. The live presentations scheduled for March 26 and 27, 2010 are being cancelled as in-person seminars. They will, however, be presented in an audio/virtual format in the near future. In cooperation with NFPA, its Corporate Partner, The Institute for Paralegal Education (IPE), will record each scheduled speaker and then present the seminars online. The current plan is to first offer the presentations to NFPA members through the NFPA website for a very limited time, after which IPE will proceed with a re-broadcast of each presentation to the legal community, making them available on an on-demand basis.
Given the economy, as well as the travel costs and time away from the office involved in physically attending a live event, the Board believes that changing the Tech Institute to an audio/virtual event will benefit everyone and will allow more universal attendance. The Board has listened to what NFPA's members are saying and is looking for ways to keep costs down, yet offer top quality learning opportunities.
As soon as the new schedule is confirmed, the information will be posted on the NFPA website, listservs and social networking sites. We ask that member associations get the word out to their members as soon as possible on these changes.
We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to participate in a variety of technology-related continuing legal education programs without leaving your home or office.
2010 Pro Bono Conference
May 15-16, 2010
Phoenix, AZ
Crowne Plaza Hotel Philadelphia - Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill, NJ
October 7-10, 2010
Attendee page here
Exhibitor and Sponsor Prospectus Here
NFPA Announcements
Visit the new NFPA Web Store – to see improvements that we have made for a new shopping experience to enhance your local association.
Exciting opportunities are available when your company joins the NFPA Corporate Partners Program! - all the details are here And be sure see the companies who have already joined - The Corporate Partners Program company listing is here
NFPA is pleased to welcome The Scottish Paralegal Association as it's newest international Associate Member Association!
The February/March 2010 edition of the National Paralegal Reporter® is now available – read more here
See what's available in Continuing Legal Education (CLE) here
National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc.(NFPA®)
P.O. Box 2016, Edmonds, Washington 98020
Telephone: 425.967.0045 - Fax: 425.771.9588
Email: info@paralegals.org
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