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    • Tuesday, March 19, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Online via ZOOM
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    GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

    "Human Trafficking 101"

    March 19, 2024 @ 12:00 p.m.


    Poiema Foundation


    MEETING INFO

    This month's meeting will be presented via ZOOM by Natalie Pirrone, Education and Outreach Director of the Poiema Foundation. Natalie will discuss how important it is to educate the public and raise awareness to prevent sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and other methods of sexual exploitation.

    Also, how solving this complex problem begins with awareness and knowledge.


    ***For more information regarding this event please contact Caroline Rose at mailto:programs@dallasparalegals.org






    • Wednesday, March 20, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Online via ZOOM
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    Sustaining Members Orientation


    DAPA is hosting a Orientation for Sustaining Members only. Come find out about all the benefits of being a Sustaining Member with DAPA and virtually meet your Sustaining Member Liaison. We appreciate all of DAPA's Sustaining Members and what you do for the paralegal profession.
    • Thursday, March 21, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Via Zoom
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    DAPA is pleased to share the following event from

    Houston Paralegal Association.


    What is a Zoom Will? Challenges and Validity of the Will



    Speaker


    Caitlin Haney Johnston, The Haney Firm

    When:      Thursday, March 21, 2024 

    Time:       Noon - 1:00 pm

    Where:     Webinar (a link to the webinar will be sent to you in a separate email before the event)

    Webinar Hosted by:   Houston Paralegal Association

         


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    Please click here to register for this event. 

    NOTE: THIS IS NOT A DAPA EVENT.

    • Tuesday, March 26, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Online Via ZOOM
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    Criminal Law Section Meeting + CLE

    Stop Minding Your Own Business

    On March 26, 2024 at Noon CST


    Speaker


    Terry Bentley Hill 

    Terry Bentley Hill is a highly respected Dallas criminal defense attorney, as well as a prominent national mental health advocate, speaker, and writer. With her impressive legal background and personal experience, Terry shines a light on the critical issue of suicide awareness and prevention.

    As a criminal defense attorney, Terry has dedicated her career to providing compassionate legal representation to her clients. She has an exceptional track record of successfully navigating complex legal matters with professionalism and integrity.

    Beyond the courtroom, Terry’s passion for mental health advocacy is truly inspiring. Having experienced the devasting impact of suicide firsthand, she is committed to raising awareness and working towards prevention. Terry firmly believes that destigmatizing mental health is crucial, and she actively collaborates with organizations and initiatives dedicated to this cause.

    Whether she is sharing her personal journey or providing legal advice, Terry’s engaging presentations leave a lasting impact.

    In addition to her legal and advocacy work, Terry finds time to mentor aspiring lawyers and contribute to various publications, where she shares her insights on mental health, criminal defense, and the importance of well-being in the legal profession.

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

    *** For additional questions regarding this event please contact Carly Ray at criminal@dallasparalegals.org


    • Wednesday, March 27, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Via Online Zoom
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    DAPA North Dallas Specialty Section +CLE 

    "Paralegal Productivity"

    March 27, 2024 @ 12:00 p.m.

    YOUR SPEAKER



    ATTORNEY

    Darin Klemchuk


    MEETING INFO


    Darin Klemchuk, the firm’s founder and managing partner, focuses on all aspects of intellectual property with emphasis on patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret litigation.  He has successfully handled more than 500 intellectual property disputes, including over 40 patent infringement cases.  His practice includes assisting companies to increase their market share and protect their competitive advantage by identifying and protecting valuable branding, technological innovation, software, and other property; and by procuring patent, trademark, and copyright restrictions.  He advises clients on licensing, acquisitions, due diligence, and e-Commerce, including branding in cyberspace and trademark issues related to the Internet. He also assists clients in recovering domain names taken by cyber-squatters.

     Darin represents Fortune 500 corporations, growing companies, and startup companies.  Darin also offers to serve as Virtual General Counsel and Virtual IP Counsel for companies without in-house counsel.  

    Darin also has significant experience litigating commercial and business disputes, including non-compete, partnership, fiduciary duty and breach of contract disputes. He has represented a number of clients in obtaining and resisting requests for injunctive relief in non-competes, trade secrets, trademarks and patents.  Darin serves as local counsel to out-of-state parties involved in IP and commercial litigation in state and federal courts in Dallas and the Norther and Easter District Courts of Texas. 

    Darin earned a J.D. from Vanderbilt University School of Law and a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Washington.


    VIA ZOOM


    CLE Credit

    1.0 hour of General paralegal CLE credit issued through DAPA. 


    • Thursday, March 28, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Online Via ZOOM
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    Specialty Sections Meeting + CLE

    Preparing Motions for TROs

    and Protective Orders

    On March 28, 2024 at Noon CST



    Speaker


    Sara Barnett

    Sara Barnett works in the field of intimate partner violence her entire legal career. After graduating law school from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2013, Ms. Barnett worked as a prosecutor in the Garfield County District Attorney’s Office. There she prosecuted felony and misdemeanor domestic violence crimes. Ms. Barnett additionally headed the county’s coordinated community response team, working with advocates and law enforcement to develop policies to strengthen victim’s access to resources and improve police response to domestic violence calls to allow for successful prosecution, accountability of offenders and justice for survivors.

    In 2016, Ms. Barnett was the first on-site attorney hired by Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support to provide in house, trauma-informed, quality civil representation in family law matters in Dallas County. Ms. Barnett was quickly promoted to the program’s senior director, managing a team of attorneys and staff. Under her direction her team was awarded the D CEO Magazine- Non-Profit Corporate Citizenship Award for Nonprofit Team of the Year in 2018.

    Ms. Barnett now practices family law exclusively with Connatser Family Law, where she plans to continue to advocate for survivors of violence and their children.Ms. Barnett regularly presents in the community on the intersection of family law, criminal law and domestic violence.


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

    *** For additional questions regarding this event please contact Debbie Churchill, at debbie@connatserfamilylaw.com


    • Wednesday, April 03, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Location: The Arts District Mansion, 2101 Ross Ave., Dallas, TX 75201
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    Specialty Section Meeting

    Dallas Family Court Coordinators Panel

    April 03,2024 @ 12:00 p.m.


    MEETING INFO


    The Dallas Family Coordinators are hosting an open forum to address matters related to family court. Each panelist will offer insight into the underlying issues contributing to challenges within family court.


    THIS MONTH'S LOCATION

    The Arts District Mansion

    2101 Ross Ave.

    Dallas, TX 75201


    PARKING 

    Cost of Parking = $4.00 


    CLE Credit

    1.0 hour of General paralegal CLE credit issued through DAPA. 

    *****For more information regarding this event please contact Debbie Churchill at debbie@connatserfamilylaw.com






    • Thursday, April 04, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Online via ZOOM
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    Leadership / Management Section Meeting & CLE

    "Giving and Receiving Feedback"

    Speaker

    Anthony DeVice, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

    Anthony DeVice is a Manager, Learning and Development with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Philadelphia

    He holds an MBA from West Chester University of Pennsylvania in Business Management, and a Bachelor’s degree from Neumann University. Anthony has experience in learning and development, leadership initiatives, corporate education and training, as well as a business/financial background. He also has over twenty years of experience teaching all courses in the Business curriculum at both Delaware County Community College and Neumann University.

    Anthony developed a training module on the topic of “Giving and Receiving Feedback” as a tool for better communications and performance.

    CLE:  1.0 hour of general paralegal CLE credit issued through DAPA.


    • Friday, April 12, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • On the Border in Addison, 4855 Beltline Road, Addison,
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    North Dallas Section Meeting + CLE

    Practical use of Artificial Intelligence


    Your Speaker


    Jonathan Wharton, Esq.

    Jonathan Wharton graduated from Baylor Law School in 2009 with dual concentrations in General Civil Litigation and Business Litigation. After graduation, Jonathan started working for an insurance defense firm in East Texas, and he started his own firm in November of 2015 representing plaintiffs in personal injury and general civil litigation cases, including trial and appeal. He became board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law in 2016 and moved to Fort Worth about five years ago. He primarily focuses on premises liability, medical malpractice, and truck wreck cases, but he also handles cases involving fraud and theft if the losses are substantial.

    This Months Meeting Location 

    On the Border

     4855 Beltline Road

    Addison, TX 75254

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

    *** For additional questions regarding this event or the litigation section, please contact Cynthia Minchillo at  northdallas@dallasparalegals.org.


    • Saturday, April 20, 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Dallas College - El Centro College Campus, 801 Main St., Dallas, Texas 75202
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    Join DAPA for one of our favorite annual events:

    DAPA Career Day

    Setting A Goal

    To Achieve More In 2024!



    For any questions, please contact pe@dallasparalegals.org

    • Tuesday, April 23, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Online Via ZOOM
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    Medical Section Meeting + CLE

    Ten Things You Need to Know About Medicaid & Medicare

    On April 23, 2024 at Noon CST


    Speaker


    Pi-Yi Mayo

    Pi-Yi Mayo is a member of the Texas Bar Association, the Houston Bar Association, and the East Harris County Bar Association and Texas Trial Lawyers Association. He is a member and past president of the Texas Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Pi-Yi is a past president (2012) and founding member of the Special Needs Alliance, a national organization of attorneys dedicated to serving families of persons with disabilities. He is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation and he has earned his V.A. Accreditation from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

    Pi-Yi has built a national reputation as an expert in elder law and special needs trusts. He presents nation-wide on topics surrounding elder law, special needs trusts and public benefits. He has authored more than 50 papers covering a wide range of issues and he has presented hundreds of speeches for attorneys, CPAs, government entities, judges, and most importantly, the elderly, people with disabilities and their family members and care-givers.

    Pi-Yi serves as administrator to more than 70 qualified settlement funds from jurisdictions all over the United States and has nearly $80,000,000.00 under management.

    Pi-Yi is an avid outdoors man and when he’s not managing the office, public speaking, or practicing law, he enjoys hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities. His greatest joy comes from spending time with his family especially his grandchildren



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

    *** For additional questions regarding this event please contact Elena Taylor at mailto:medical@dallasparalegals.org


    • Thursday, April 25, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Online Via ZOOM
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    Professional Development + CLE

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

    AN ETHICAL PERSPECTIVE

    On April 25, 2024 at Noon CST


    Speaker

    Sybil Taylor Aytch M.Ed., RP.

    Sybil is a first-generation American and a native of New York City. She is an educator, author, speaker, and Registered Paralegal who has interviewed, mentored, and trained scores of paralegal students and paralegals. She writes and speaks frequently on issues related to the paralegal profession including ethics, technology, utilization, professionalism, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and social justice. Sybil has extensive experience in complex litigation, commercial bankruptcy law, antitrust law, and trial preparation, specializing in electronic document and discovery management, trial technology, and project administration.

    Sybil is the Senior Paralegal in the Commercial Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Creditors’ Rights group in the Phoenix, AZ office of Quarles & Brady LLP. Prior to moving to Phoenix, she was a Senior Specialist and Coordinator in the Corporate Restructuring group at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York for 8 years.

    Sybil has been an Adjunct Professor in the American Bar Association (ABA)-approved Paralegal Studies Program at Phoenix College since 2001 where she teaches Ethics and Professional Practice, Bankruptcy, and The Paralegal Profession. From 2004-2008, she served as a member of the ABA's Standing Commission on Paralegals Approval Commission where she led site visits to review applications for ABA-approval at multiple educational institutions. She was previously an Assistant Professor at Western International University where she taught Critical Thinking, Civil Procedure, and Comparative Law.

    Sybil holds a double Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in French and English from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts and a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Educational Psychology from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona.  

    From 2017-2023, Sybil served as Chair of NFPA's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. In 2023, she was the recipient of NFPA’s Justice Champion Award and also received an Impact Award from the Rocky Mountain Paralegal Association. She is a previous recipient of NFPA’s Outstanding Local Leader Award. Sybil also serves as Co-Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for the International Practice Management Association.

    In 2021, Sybil was appointed to serve as the sole paralegal member of the Arizona Supreme Court's Commission on Diversity, Equality, and Justice in the Judiciary. That same year, she was appointed as the sole paralegal member of the Maricopa County Bar Association's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee.

    Sybil is the co-author of two published textbooks: Ethics And Professional Responsibility For Paralegals (9th edition) and Concise Guide To Paralegal Ethics (6th edition- to be published later this year).

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

    *** For additional questions regarding this event please contact Melody Johnson at pd@dallasparalegals.org


    • Friday, April 26, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Online Via ZOOM
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    Medical Section Meeting + CLE

     A Paralegal's Guide to Optimizing Oral Discovery

    On April 26, 2024 at Noon CST


    This presentation will explore the crucial role of Paralegals in Deposition Management, focusing on how strategic organization can optimize case outcomes. The session introduces tools like the depositions index and a deposition abstract template, designed to enhance case organization and optimize your results as a Paralegal.

    Speaker


    Misty Murray 

    Misty Murray, a seasoned litigation paralegal with 25 years of legal industry experience, is the visionary founder of Arrow Consultants and a distinguished instructor at Beyond Paralegals Training U (BPTU). Renowned for revolutionizing case management Misty's expertise and dynamic teaching methods continue to inspire and elevate the legal community.

    Misty's courses and videos are not just educational; they're transformative, designed to engage, inspire, and elevate the legal community with wit, wisdom, and a dash of humor, making her a dynamic force in legal professional development.

    Her pioneering approach has revolutionized paralegal coaching and entrepreneur mentorship, blending technology with traditional practices to empower legal professionals globally.


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

    *** For additional questions regarding this event please contact Elena Taylor at medical@dallasparalegals.org


    • Wednesday, May 01, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    Specialty Section+ CLE

    "Preparing for Hearings in Dallas County Family Court"



    Your Speaker


    Judge Ten Eyck 


    Judge Ten Eyck will guide a discussion on Preparing for Hearings in Dallas County Family Court, emphasizing key areas surrounding certain local rules and policies.


    *******For more information regarding this event please contact Debbie Churchill at mailto:debbie@connatserfamilylaw.com


    • Tuesday, May 07, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • The Arts District Mansion 2101 Ross Ave. Dallas, TX 75201
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     Specialty Section+ CLE

    "Leadership in Law and Life"



    Carolyn Wright-Sanders is a former Chief Justice of the 5th District Court of Appeals (Dallas) (the first African American Chief Justice of any intermediate appellate court in Texas) and served as a Judge in Dallas for 35 years. In 2022, she received the Morris Harrell Professionalism Award. Justice Wright-Sanders taught at the Texas Center for the Judiciary and the National Judicial College during her tenure as a Judge.

    THE LOCATION:

    The Arts District Mansion

    2101 Ross Ave.

    Dallas, TX 75201

    PARKING 

    Cost of Parking $10.00

    CLE Credit

    1.0 hour CLE credit issued through DAPA. 


    ***********For more information regarding this event please contact Michele Boerder at michele.boerder@morganlewis.com


    • Thursday, May 16, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 82
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    Specialty Section+ CLE

    Put yourself in the Hot Seat: Considerations when building a trial presentation role in-house.


    Your Speaker


    Christine Riddell-Booker

    Chris Riddell-Booker is an eDiscovery/Litigation Support professional with more than 25 years of experience in Federal, state, and local courts. Her expertise is in the technologies and methodologies to preserve, collect, review, produce and present evidence.

     

    Ms. Riddell-Booker guides paralegal teams and attorneys through managing Discovery obligations for civil litigation at Munsch, Hardt, Kopf & Harr (Dallas, Austin, Houston). She was with the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division until 2013, managing civil, merger, and criminal cases from inception to trial.

     

    She is the Meetings Director for the Dallas Chapter of Women in eDiscovery and a Certified member of the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS).

     

    When not busy keeping up with all the latest places information is stored online, Ms. Riddell-Booker enjoys travel, theater, and walking her dogs.

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

    *** For additional questions regarding this event, please contact Cynthia Minchillo at cminchillo@chalkerflores.com


    • Friday, May 17, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Online Via ZOOM
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    Specialty Sections Meeting + CLE

    Due Process – Procedural Due Process and Substantive Due Process

    On May 17, 2024 at Noon CST

    Via ZOOM



    Speaker


    John A. Bermingham, Jr., Esq

    John A. Bermingham, Jr. Esq. is a licensed Attorney in New Jersey who has over 17 years’ experience as in-house counsel and is currently Associate General Counsel at Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc., where he handles corporate law, transactional matters, business law matters and contract law.  

    Attorney Bermingham is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the Supreme Court of New Jersey and all other state courts of New Jersey; and admitted to the District Court for the Federal District of New Jersey.  

    Attorney Bermingham is a professor where he teaches Constitutional Law, Government Law, Business Law, and various Health Law classes, among others for Purdue University, Saint Leo University, Centenary University and Southern New Hampshire University. Professor Bermingham received his Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies at Arizona State University, his MBA with a Concentration in Criminal Justice at Saint Leo University and his Juris Doctor at Catholic University in Washington, DC.  

    Furthermore, John Bermingham was elected by the people of Upper Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania in the November, 2015 General Election to the Board of Supervisors and has been a Supervisor since 2016. John was reelected to the Board of Supervisors in 2022 where he will serve until 2027.

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

    *** For additional questions regarding this event please contact Elena Taylor, at mailto:etaylor@foxrothschild.com


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