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  • IP Section Meeting + CLE | Basics of Patenting Worldwide

    • Monday, February 09, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 54
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    POSTPONED!

    Basics of Patenting Worldwide






    Cynthia Minchillo, RP, CP joined Chalker Flores, LLP in January of 2010. She earned her Paralegal Advanced Competency (PACE) Registered Paralegal (RP®) designation in 1997 from the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and Political Science, cum laude, in 2000 and a Masters of Public Affairs degree in 2003 from the University of Texas at Dallas, and earned her Certified Paralegal (CP®) designation in 2024 from the National Association of Legal Assistants.  

    Current memberships include the Dallas Area Paralegal Association and the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas. She has held various elected and appointed positions with her local, state and national paralegal associations, as well as serving as an American Bar Association Paralegal Approval Commission Representative and special site visitor. She is a presenter and author on various continuing legal education topics. Cynthia served as an adjunct faculty member of El Centro College's Paralegal Program from 2005 to 2007 and has been an adjunct faculty member of Collin College's Paralegal Program since 2011.


    This event qualifies for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit through DAPA.

    For additional questions regarding this event, please contact IP Section Chair, Liz Mendoza at ip@dallasparalegals.org. 

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  • Technology Section Meeting + CLE | Understanding the Texas Responsible AI Act (TRAIGA) and Federal Executive Action

    • Thursday, February 12, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 63
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    This presentation provides an overview of the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA) and explains how federal executive action on artificial intelligence may influence its interpretation, enforcement, and practical application.

    Designed for paralegals, the session focuses on key legal concepts, the limits of executive authority, and practical considerations when state AI requirements intersect with evolving federal policy.


    This event qualifies for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit through DAPA.


    For additional questions regarding this event, please contact the Professional Development Director, Madeline Burr, at pd@dallasparalegals.org.

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  • Professional Development Meeting + CLE | Finding Strength in our Differences: A Roundtable Discussion About Generational Dynamics in the Legal Profession

    • Wednesday, February 25, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 71
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    Anna Archer is a senior counsel at Hicks Thomas and a seasoned legal writer specializing in complex litigation and appeals. Prior to joining Hicks Thomas, Archer served as a career law clerk to the Hon. Gray H. Miller in the Southern District of Texas for over fifteen years. She is also a member of the Texas Bar Journal Board of Editors.


    This CLE event will be a panel of four panelists, with Professional Development Director, Madeline Burr acting as the mediator.


    This event qualifies for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit through DAPA.


    For additional questions regarding this event, please contact the Professional Development Director, Madeline Burr, at pd@dallasparalegals.org.

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  • General Membership Meeting | Career Development Through Collaboration

    • Tuesday, April 21, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

    Career Development Through Collaboration


    Second Quarter General Membership Meeting


    April 21, 2026

    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST

    VIA ZOOM


    Presented by 

    Melissa Tubbs and Bri Holcombe



    Melissa Tubbs is a proud Houstonian and graduate of Texas A&M University (Whoop!). Melissa has been a paralegal since 2017 practicing in family law, estate planning and probate. Outside the office, Melissa loves spending quality time with her family, especially her daughter, Makena, and husband, Marquis.


    Bri Holcombe is a Houston native who graduated from Baylor University and Belmont University College of Law. She is a director of the Fort Bend County Bar Association and Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA). When Bri is not advocating for her clients, she is rooting for the Baylor Bears and Houston Astros! But what she loves most in life is her sweet “blacken-doodle” puppy, Astro!

    Since joining Hunt Law Firm, PLLC in 2021—Bri in February and Melissa in May—this dynamic Attorney-Paralegal team has become an unstoppable force. Specializing in family law and estate planning, Melissa and Bri enjoy using technology and practices that streamline and promote efficiency at their firm.

    This event qualifies for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit through DAPA.

    *** For additional questions regarding this event, please contact Programs Vice Presiden Madison Fitzgerald 

    programs@dallasparalegals.org.

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