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    • Tuesday, September 15, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

    How to Detect and Reduce AI Hallucinations and Build Trust


    General Membership Meeting


    September 15, 2026

    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST

    VIA ZOOM


    Presented by 

    Kim Bookout


    Kim Bookout brings more than 20 years of legal industry experience to her role as Director of Solution Consulting at Opus 2. She began her career as a commercial litigation paralegal, developing proven strategies for supporting case teams through complex litigation and trial.


    As legal technology evolved, Kim moved into litigation support, where she advised attorneys on meeting fast-changing e-discovery requirements, managed large-scale document reviews, demystified predictive coding and analytics for case teams, established case management best practices, and provided hot-seat support at trial.


    After years of using and evaluating legal software from the practitioner's side of the table, Kim joined Opus 2 in September 2021. She now works with legal teams across the country on the responsible use of AI in analyzing key documents, building case chronologies, creating deposition designations, and preparing their matters for optimal resolution.


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

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

    programs@dallasparalegals.org.

    • Wednesday, September 16, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • REGISTRATION LINK PROVIDED


    DAPA is pleased to share the following event!


    REGISTER HERE


    or copy/paste into your browser:

    https://www.infotrack.com/traiga-in-practice


    NOTE: THIS IS NOT A DAPA EVENT

    • Thursday, September 17, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Campisi's Restaurant | 5610 E. Mockingbird Ln., Dallas, TX 75206
    • 71

    BY INVITATION ONLY!

    CODE REQUIRED TO RSVP!




    As DAPA celebrates its 50th Anniversary with many member events, we pause to honor all DAPA Presidents.  Current DAPA President Christine Curtis and the 2026 DAPA Board of Directors enthusiastically invites all past DAPA Presidents to a celebratory dinner at the original Campisi's Restaurant!


    DATE:  Thursday, September 17, 2026

    TIME: 6:00 - 8:30 PM

    LOCATION: Campisi's Restaurant, 5610 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, Texas

    BRING: Favorite memories, best practices/advice, and your appetite!

    THE FOOD:

    (1)  Appetizers served family style;

    (2)  Campisi's house salad;

    (3) Choice of entree (ordered individually at the table - choose from chicken or eggplant parmigiana, chicken piccata, fettuccine alfredo with or without chicken, lasagna);

    (4) Choice of desert (ordered individually at the table - choose from Tiramisu, NY Style Cheesecake, Chocolate Cake)

    (5) Iced Tea/Soda/Coffee - Servers will be available for ordering adult beverages

    COST: $20.00


    To ensure proper seating, please RSVP NO LATER THAN AUGUST 15, 2026!  No cancellations accepted.


    *** CODE REQUIRED to RSVP.  See your email and text messages for the code.  Contact Laura Kehoe with any questions. ed@dallasparalegals.org ***

    • Friday, September 18, 2026
    • 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Barcelona Wine Bar; 5016 Miler Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

    DAPA is pleased to share the following event!


    Thursday Night Social (click here to register for the social)

    Full-Day Annual Conference (Friday)  

    Friday Denim and Diamonds Celebration (click here to register for the social)


    NOTE: THIS IS NOT A DAPA EVENT.

    • Wednesday, September 30, 2026
    • Friday, October 02, 2026
    • San Antonio, Texas

    From State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division


    TAPS 2026 Online registration is open!  

    September  30 - October 2, 2026 | San Antonio

    JOIN US FOR THREE DAYS OF CLE, NETWORKING AND ENTERTAINMENT!

     NETWORK WITH PARALEGALS FROM ACROSS THE STATE 
     EARN UP TO 13 HOURS OF CLE 
     EXPERIENCE CAREER ADVANCEMENT THROUGH EDUCATION 
     PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES 
     VISIT THE EXHIBIT HALL AND MEET TOP VENDORS IN THE LEGAL FIELD 
     WEDNESDAY WELCOME SOCIAL, THURSDAY NETWORKING SOCIAL, AND FRIDAY ANNUAL MEETING LUNCHEON 

    Go to:  https://txpd.org/taps-home/ or click image below.

    ***Not a DAPA event***

    • Thursday, October 08, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 81
    Register


    Morgan joined OurFamilyWizard in 2026 as a Legal and Judicial Educator. Prior to joining the company, she practiced as an associate attorney at a family law firm in Southlake, Texas. She also served as a Staff Attorney for a Texas public school district, where she advised district administrators on a broad range of legal matters, including issues involving family law, and assisted the district in interpreting custody-related court orders and legal documents. 


    Morgan earned her Bachelor of Social Work, magna cum laude, from Texas Christian University in 2021. While at TCU, she graduated in the top 35% of her program and was selected by the social work faculty to receive the French Scholar Award in recognition of her academic excellence.

    She went on to earn her Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in May 2024. During law school, Morgan gained practical legal experience through internships with the Cleveland County District Attorney's Office, Oklahoma City Public Schools, the Oklahoma State School Boards Association, and a family law firm in Oklahoma City. 


    In recognition of her academic achievements, Morgan received the American Jurisprudence Award for earning the highest grade in Family Law II and in Multistate Performance Test (MPT) and Practical Lawyering.


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    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.

    • Wednesday, October 21, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Arts District Mansion | 2101 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
    • 75
    Register



    Registration is now LIVE!  RSVP Today!

    ** Each attendee is responsible for the cost of parking and meals at the event venue.


    • Saturday, December 12, 2026
    • 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
    • The Highland Dallas by Hilton | 5300 East Mockingbird Lane Dallas, TX, 75206
    • 32
    Register




    Celebrate the members behind our success





    Limited number of experiences are available




    Grateful for you, always





    ***For additional questions regarding these experiences, please contact President Christine Curtis at president@dallasparalegals.org.***

    • Saturday, December 12, 2026
    • 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
    • The Highland Dallas by Hilton | 5300 East Mockingbird Lane Dallas, TX, 75206
    • 96
    Register



    OPTIONAL HOTEL PACKAGES AVAILABLE
    WITH TICKET PURCHASE THRU
    NOVEMBER 20, 2026

    TICKET PRICING

    DAPA Members: $60

    Students: $40

    Non‑DAPA Members: $85

    Ticket price includes valet parking for the event. 

    Gratuities and overnight parking are the responsibility of the driver.


    DAPA members may register up to 3 guests at the Non-DAPA Member price.

    Please include your guest(s) at the same time you register yourself.


    ENTRÉE CHOICES

    Chicken 

    Beef

    Vegetarian


    Entrée selections must be made at the time of ticket purchase.

    Each guest may select only one entrée.


    For tailored group‑ticket pricing please contact President Christine Curtis

    via president@dallasparalegals.org

    Specially created Experiences are also available for purchase


    VENUE

    The Highland Dallas by Hilton

    5300 East Mockingbird Lane

    Dallas, TX 75206


    EVENT SCHEDULE

    Cocktail Hour begins at 5:30 PM

    Doors open for dinner at 6:30 PM

    Live Sketch Artists all evening

    DJ Jason “Big J” Abbott until 11:00pm


    TICKET SALES CLOSE NOVEMBER 27, 2026.

    NO EXCEPTIONS.


    Due to limited availability, all registrations are final.

    There are no cancellations or refunds.

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