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 DALLAS AREA

 PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION

Upcoming events

  • Medical Section Meeting + CLE | Determining Usual, Customary and Reasonable Medical Prices and the rise of Controverting Affidavits

    • Tuesday, July 30, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 47
    Register

    Medical Section + CLE

    Determining Usual, Customary and Reasonable Medical Prices and the rise of Controverting Affidavits


    Jeffrey Craig is the Chief Operating Officer of Abacus Analytics – The Medical Cost Experts. Abacus works with both plaintiff and defense firms to assist in the valuation of past and future medical bills. Jeffrey Craig is a member of the Healthcare Finance Management Association with two certifications (CSAF and CSPR). He has spoken on the topic of the reasonableness of medical expenses to trial lawyers across the country as the landscape of presenting medical expenses has changed over the years.

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

    *** For additional questions regarding this event, please contact Elena Taylor at elenaktaylor@gmail.com


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  • CAPA CLE - Medical Record Requests(Not a DAPA event)

    • Wednesday, July 31, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Via Zoom

    DAPA is pleased to share the following event from

    Capital Area Paralegal Association.

    $15 Members or Non-members $20

    July 31, 2024 

    12-1pm

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    Please click here to register for this event. 

    NOTE: THIS IS NOT A DAPA EVENT.

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  • Specialty Section Meeting + CLE | The Ethics of AI in Litigation

    • Monday, August 12, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 92
    Register

    Specialty Section+ CLE

    The Ethics of AI in Litigation

    This Presentation/CLE is sponsored by Lexitas.


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

    *** For additional questions regarding this event, please contact Heather Ulliman at hulliman@gbafamilylaw.com


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  • (Not a DAPA event)The City of Dallas Office of Equity & Inclusion - Pro Bono Opportunity

    • Saturday, August 24, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • J. Erik Jonsson Central Library 1515 Young St, Dallas, TX 75201

    DAPA is pleased to share the following event from




    The City of Dallas Office of Equity & Inclusion has shared this pro bono opportunity with DAPA:

     

    The City of Dallas, Office of Equity & Inclusion and community partners will host an in-person Citizenship Workshop on Saturday, August 24th 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library (1515 Young St, Dallas, TX  75201).  They will be helping the first 200 City of Dallas residents.

     

    They are seeking volunteers for the following roles: 

    ·                  Lay volunteers to welcome residents, provide line flow support, disinfecting surfaces and other touch points, provide interpretation, etc. 

    ·                  DOJ Accredited Representatives and attorneys to assist with filling out the N-400 applications 

    ·                  Attorneys and DOJ Accredited Representatives to review filled out N400 applications with participants

     

    After registering they will email you further instructions on your shift and role. Additionally, they will provide logistics and information on how to access the virtual training. If you have any questions, please email yolanda.orozco@dallas.gov. 


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    NOTE: THIS IS NOT A DAPA EVENT.

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  • Medical Section Meeting + CLE | Part Two-Determining Usual, Customary and Reasonable Medical Prices and the rise of Controverting Affidavits

    • Tuesday, August 27, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 95
    Registration is closed

    Medical Section + CLE

    Determining Usual, Customary and Reasonable Medical Prices and the rise of Controverting Affidavits-Part Two


    Jeffrey Craig is the Chief Operating Officer of Abacus Analytics – The Medical Cost Experts. Abacus works with both plaintiff and defense firms to assist in the valuation of past and future medical bills. Jeffrey Craig is a member of the Healthcare Finance Management Association with two certifications (CSAF and CSPR). He has spoken on the topic of the reasonableness of medical expenses to trial lawyers across the country as the landscape of presenting medical expenses has changed over the years.

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

    *** For additional questions regarding this event, please contact Elena Taylor at elenaktaylor@gmail.com


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  • Leadership/Management Section Meeting + CLE | “Perspectives – Paralegals and Law Firm Management”

    • Thursday, September 26, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 95
    Registration is closed

    Leadership/Management Section + CLE

    “Perspectives – Paralegals and Law Firm Management”


    Mariela Cawthon is a Paralegal and Law Firm Administrator with the law firm of Lynn, Pinker, Hurst & Schwegmann, LLP.

    Mariela has more than 28 years of experience as a paralegal, obtaining her TBLS-BCP designation in 2004 in Civil Trial Law, and her CP certification in 1996. Mariela earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Baylor University.

    Mariela is a former Executive Director of DAPA (2008-2019) and a DAPA member since 1997. She was the recipient of DAPA's Paralegal of the Year Award in 2010, and NFPA's Paralegal of the Year Award in 2011. She received DAPA's Pro Bono Service Award in 2005 and the President's Award in both 2006 and 2017. In addition to her work with DAPA, Mariela was District 2 Director of the Paralegal Division from 2012-2014.

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

    ********* For additional questions regarding this event, please contact Michele M. Boerder at Michele.Boerder@MorganLewis.com


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  • Medical Section Meeting + CLE | Microsoft Office 365

    • Friday, October 25, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 95
    Registration is closed

    Medical Section + CLE


    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 etaylor@foxrothschild.com


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