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Upcoming events

    • Friday, September 13, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 71
    Register

    Immigration Section + CLE

    “Recent trends and hot topics in Corporate Immigration law”


    Jessica is a Partner in BAL’s Dallas office. She manages immigration programs for some of the world’s leading companies, demonstrating stellar legal talent, people skills and judgment.  

    Jessica works with an array of clients, from universities to religious organizations to public and private companies. She is adept at overcoming bureaucratic hurdles to global mobility, enabling companies to recruit and retain the best talent in the world. She distinguished herself at BAL by designing and implementing a global tech company’s temporary work visa program, developing processes for addressing immigration consequences for its employees during a period of rapid growth. 

    Jessica also helped clients navigate travel bans during the pandemic, consistently securing national interest exceptions for senior executives and employees to travel to the United States for critical COVID-19 relief efforts.

    Jessica is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2022.

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

    ********* For additional questions regarding this event, please contact Heather Ulliman at mailto:pe@dallasparalegals.org

    • Tuesday, September 17, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Arts District Mansion 2101 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
    Register

    General Membership Meeting

    "The Evolution of Court Reporting: Current Practices and Future Trends"

    September 17th @ Noon

    YOUR SPEAKER


    Ileia Perry


    MEETING INFO


    Join us for an informative presentation on the dynamic world of court reporting. This session will cover the fundamentals of court reporting, its role in the justice system, and the exciting technological advancements shaping its future. Learn about the current requirements for court reporters in Texas and nationwide, explore the latest innovations in real-time transcription and video integration, and discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing transcript analysis. Whether you're an experienced paralegal or new to the field, discover how to leverage court reporting effectively in your legal practice.


    THIS MONTH'S LOCATION

    Arts District Mansion

    2101 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75201 


    CLE Credit

    1.0 hour of General paralegal CLE credit issued through DAPA. 

    • Tuesday, September 17, 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • EL RINCON 1114 ELM ST, #100 CARROLLTON, TX 75006
    Register

    DAPA HAPPY HOUR!

    *****For information regarding this event please contact EUGENE ALCALA at MEMBERSHIP@DALLASPARALEGALS.ORG

    • Wednesday, September 18, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 78
    Register

    Litigation Section + CLE

    Talking Buildings


    Speakers:

    Steven Linscheid


    Since 1985, Mr. Linscheid has been active in the construction and real estate industries. His experience covers a wide array of activities and responsibilities in various phases of construction, including conceptual design work, building, marketing, maintenance, repair, and restoration. His work and reporting have involved commercial, institutional, educational, agricultural, and residential buildings.

    Mr. Linscheid’s duties on construction projects have included organizing and facilitating the design processes with engineers and architects, end users, and investors to achieve tangible solutions. His activities have also involved hands-on work, field supervision, and management of construction.

    Mr. Linscheid has also been involved in the reporting and analysis of the financial aspects of construction projects, the forensic analysis of building performance issues, and the remedies for constructed deficiencies. Much of Mr. Linscheid’s work involves the analysis of construction procedures and costs from the simple remedy of an individual building issue to the delivery of facilities involving multiple phases and complex elements.

    Mr. Linscheid has been employed to evaluate potential and incurred costs of almost all types and phases of building damage, deficiencies, alterations, and reconstruction.

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

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


    • Thursday, September 26, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 17
    Register

    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


    • Thursday, October 10, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 65
    Register

    Specialty Section + CLE

    CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS


    J

    Stephen Patterson is a licensed professional engineer and registered roof consultant with more than 50 years of professional experience in the roofing and waterproofing industry.  Mr. Patterson was a long-time member and former chairman of the Construction Research Center at the University of Texas at Arlington. 

    Mr. Patterson has published Roof Design and Practice, a book on roofing design, a series of seven monographs on wind and drainage design, and more than a dozen peer-review papers on roofing. 

    Mr. Patterson founded Roof Technical Services, Inc. (Rooftech), which is a consulting engineering firm that has been providing a wide variety of professional services including forensic engineering services related to roofing and waterproofing for more than 40 years. 

    Mr. Patterson has investigated and provided litigation support on more than 70 roof collapses, hundreds of wind and hail losses, and numerous construction defect cases.   

    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


    • Wednesday, October 23, 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Rodeo Goat Casa Linda; 1200 N. Buckner Blvd. Dallas, TX 75218
    • 51
    Register

    PARALEGAL HEROES 

    A JOINT CELEBRATION OF 2024 PARALEGAL DAY


    Please join fellow paralegals and paralegal associations in celebrating Texas Paralegal Day! Early registration is encouraged as space is limited.

    This is a joint event hosted by the Dallas Area Paralegal Association, Paralegal Division District 2, State Bar of Texas, J. L. Turner Legal Association, and the North Texas Paralegal Association.

            

     

    Date: October 23, 2024


    Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.


    Location: Rodeo Goat (Casa Linda location)

    1200 N. Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75218

    Registration: $10 (includes two drink tickets and appetizers) 


    **DEADLINE TO REGISTERWEDNSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2024

    ***NOTE: Due to limited availability, all registrations are final. There are no cancellations or refunds.

    ****Register your guests at the same time you register for yourself.

    For questions, please email DAPA Treasurer Christine Curtis treasurer@dallasparalegals.org.


    The Honorable Audrey Morehead

    of Dallas County Criminal Court No. 3 

    will deliver the keynote address.


    Thank you to these wonderful sponsors!


    • Friday, October 25, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 75
    Register

    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


    • Wednesday, November 06, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 72
    Register

    Technology Section 

    AI as Ammo: What AI means for practitioners and how to use it as a weapon in your arsenal


    Speakers:


    Lauren Abeyta began her career in 2003 with Vinson & Elkins, LLP in Dallas, where she found her passion for diving headfirst into each case and working alongside attorneys. From 2005-2016, Lauren focused her efforts as an eDiscovery service provider, helping her clients tailor customized, defensible workflows drawing on her experience in litigation, information governance, legal hold and data preservation, IT infrastructure, and large-scale document review, ultimately earning an executive leadership role with the country’s largest eDiscovery managed review provider.

    Now the Founder & COO of The Discovery Experts, Lauren serves as an unbiased adviser to corporations and law firms in need of eDiscovery expertise focused on efficiency, defensibility, and cost-savings. As a Certified eDiscovery Specialist, she takes control of the eDiscovery budget and process by leveraging her deep experience, longstanding relationships, and passion for solving complex problems. Lauren also works with her corporate clients to lead training programs developed around electronic communication, given her unique perspective on the collection and review of employee communications within the eDiscovery phase of her clients' litigation and internal investigations.


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

    *** For additional questions regarding this event, please contact Heather Ulliman at pe@dallasparalegals.org


    • Wednesday, November 13, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 67
    Register

    Medical Section + CLE

    Ten Things You Need to Know About Medicaid & Medicare (Part 2)

    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 etaylor@foxrothschild.com


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