Dallas Area Paralegal Association upcoming events

General Membership Meeting | How to Detect and Reduce AI Hallucinations and Build Trust (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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.

CLE Event: TRAIGA in Practice (not a DAPA event) (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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

HMPA Annual Conference & Retreat (Not a DAPA event) (Friday, September 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT

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.

TAPS presented by the State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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***

DAPA Presentation + Family CLE | Improving Outcomes for Families (Thursday, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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.

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.

2026 Paralegal Day Luncheon (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration is now LIVE! RSVP Today!

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

EXPERIENCES | DAPA 50th Anniversary GALA (Saturday, December 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 23:30:00 GMT

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.***

DAPA's 50TH GALA | GOLDEN SPLENDOR (Saturday, December 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 23:30:00 GMT

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.