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National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. 2011 Annual Convention Bloomington MN | October 13-16 Hilton Minneapolis | St. Paul Airport Mall of America

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EARLY-BIRD DEADLINE: AUGUST 15, 2011

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Why Should you Attend the nFPA 2011 AnnuAl Convention?

We will show you 9 great reasons that make the NFPA 2011 Annual Convention a MUST ATTEND event. Look for the 9 reason leaves as you read through this brochure.

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We all know someone or have heard of someone affected by breast cancer. One of the ways NFPA can help fight this disease is by using the privileges we have at our Annual Convention to make an impact in the fight

against breast cancer. Friday, October 14th will be casual day to help raise money for breast cancer awareness and funding for mammograms for those in need. It’s simple, fun, and a great way for attendees to become involved in

something that saves thousands of lives.

What do you wear on Friday, October 14th to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation and Casual Up? The dress code for this particular day will be relaxed. Be creative and inspire your friends or regions to get involved in a good cause. You can wear jeans, a pink T-Shirt or a pink ball-cap. You can even wear pink socks. The point is to be

creative and help increase awareness of breast cancer.

You can also purchase Casual Up T-Shirts for $20 each…must be ordered by August 30, 2011. Shirts are designed by NFPA and available in adult sizes. (See registration form for ordering information)

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Wednesday, October 12

7:00pm – 9:00pmCooking Class Join celebrated Hilton Chef Eric Gideon Baker for a fun-filled cooking class where you’ll actively participate and afterwards sit down and enjoy the meal just created. Participation is limited. Cost is $40 per person.

9:00pm – 10:00pmBoard of Directors’ Meeting

thursday, October 13

7:30am – 5:00pmRegistration

7:30am – 6:00pmExhibit Hall Open

7:30am – 8:30amContinental Breakfast

8:30am – 9:45amConcurrent Educational Sessions

9:45am – 10:15amMorning Break + Visit with Exhibitors

10:15am – 11:30amConcurrent Educational Sessions

11:30am – 1:00pmKeynote Luncheon

1:00pm – 2:15pmConcurrent Educational Sessions

2:15pm – 2:45pmAfternoon Break + Visit with Exhibitors

2:45pm – 4:00pmConcurrent Educational Sessions

4:30pm – 6:00pmExhibitors’ Reception


Friday, October 14Casual Up for Breast Cancer!

7:00am – 5:00pmRegistration

7:00am – 8:00amFirst Timers’ Meeting

7:30am – 3:00pmExhibit Hall Open


8:30am-11:30amNFPA Region Meetings

9:30am – 10:15amMorning Break + Visit with Exhibitors

11:30am – 1:00pmCoordinator Appreciation, Networking Lunch and Exhibitor Door Prize Drawings

1:00pm – 3:30pmNFPA Region Meetings

2:00pm – 2:45pmAfternoon Break

3:45pm – 5:30pmNFPA Leadership WorkshopsStudent Workshop

6:00pm – 10:00pmSocial Event at the Mall of America!

Saturday, October 15

6:45am – 9:00amRegistration


7:30am – 8:30amTreasurer’s Meeting

9:00am – 5:30pmPolicy Meeting

Saturday, October 15, cont...

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10:30am – 10:45amMorning Break

12:00pm – 1:30pmAwards Luncheon

3:15pm – 3:30pmAfternoon Break

8:00pm – 12:00amCaucus Meetings

Sunday, October 16


8:30am – 1:00pmPolicy Meeting

10:15am – 10:30amMorning Break


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KEyNOTE PREsENTER

thursday, October 1311:30am – 1:00pm

honoRABle helen MeyeRMinnesota Supreme Court Judge

Judge Helen Meyer earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work at the University of Minnesota. She earned her J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law and then worked for 20 years as a civil trial lawyer and mediator. She co-founded Pritzker & Meyer in 1987 and established Meyer and Associates in 1996.

Judge Meyer is certified as a civil trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and the Minnesota State Bar Association, is a past board member of the Minnesota State Board of Legal Certification and the Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association, and has held leadership positions with the Minnesota State Bar Association and Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers.

Judge Meyer served for three and one-half years on Governor Ventura’s Judicial Merit Selection Commission, assisting him in the appointment of over 60 trial court judges and 5 appellate level judges. She was appointed by Governor Ventura as an Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court in June of 2002. Judge Meyer took the oath of office on August 5, 2002.

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Friday, October 14 6:00pm – 10:00pm$65 per person(Price includes transportation, dinner, and your choice of mini-golf or a ticket to the Aquarium)

Since opening its doors in 1992, Mall of America® has revolutionized the shopping experience and become a leader in retail, entertainment and attractions. Mall of America is one of the top tourist destinations in the country as well as one of the most recognizable brands.

Mall of America has earned a national reputation for entertaining guests. From musical acts to celebrity book signings to fashion shows, Mall of America is the Hollywood of the Midwest. Along with coverage in many national and local broadcast and print me-dia outlets, Mall of America has been featured on the Discovery Channel, Travel Channel and TLC.

Spend the evening at the world-renowned Mall of America with your fellow professional colleagues and friends. The evening will begin in the Mall’s Great Room with a tasty dinner buffet and fun libations. Following dinner, attendees will participate in Moose Mountain Adventure, an 18-hole miniature golf course or tour the all new the Sea Life™ Aquarium with more than 10,000 sea creatures including jellyfish, seahorses, sea turtles and sharks. Attendees will also have time to explore the Mall’s many shops and entertainment options. www.mallofamerica.com

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Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau7900 International Drive, Suite 990Bloomington, MN 55425(952) 858-8500www.bloomingtonmn.org

Minneapolis Convention & Visitors Association250 Marquette Avenue S, Suite 1300Minneapolis, MN 55401(612) 767-8000www.minneapolis.org

Friday, October 14 event Highlights! First timers’ Meeting 7:00 – 8:00 am – Expectations of the Delegates before, during and after Convention! NFPa Leadership Workshops 3:45 pm – 5:30 pmTopics include: Strategic Planning in Tough Economic Times presented by Debra Hindin-King Use of Technology for Local Associations – presented by Jessica Swedenhjelm, RP; Dana Murphy-Love, CAE; Kim Walker.

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8:30am – 9:45 am 10:15am – 11:30 am 1:00pm - 2:15pm 2:45pm – 4:00 pm

Social Media and the Paralegal

Kim Walker, rP

Session A

Key Stages in Mergers and Acquisitions

Michael Stanchfield, esq.

Session G

The Next Generation: Intelligent Review Technology

Neil Vachhani, esq.

Session M

Merger Filings in the 21st Century

tamara Kling, esq.

Session S

Practical Real Estate Applications for the Professional Paralegal

daniel Boris

Session B

Patent Litigation – Promoting the Progress of the Useful Arts – What Patent Litigation is Really About

Jody Pizzala

Session H

Unlocking the Mysteries of Intellectual Property Law

rich Billion, esq. tim Clise, esq.

Session N

The Employment Law Alphabet Soup

debra Jones, rP

Session T

When You Write, Get it Right

Mark Karon, esq.

Session C **

How to Prepare and File a Bankruptcy Petition

Barry rosenzweig, esq.

Session I

Prep, Pray, Live Through Trial

Shannon Casey

Session O

Trial Preparation and Presentation Options – Digital Alternatives Perry Mason Never Saw

Christine Chalstrom, esq. Benjamin Legatt debra Hatlestad

Session U

Cloud Computing 101: A primer on cloud computing for the law office

John treddenick and tom turner

Session D

Corporate Compliance Update (FCPA)

Michael Samonas, esq.

Session J

Hands On Power Point Basics

Kim Walker, rP

Session P

Hands on Power Point Advanced

Kim Walker, rP

Session V

Ethics for Paralegals

Megan engelhardt, esq. Lynda Nelson

Session E

Ethics for the Advanced Paralegal

Maggie Haase, rP

Session K **

Ethical and Professional Challenges When A Lawyer Becomes Impaired

Judge James Morrow Joan Bibelhausen, esq.

Session Q

Ethics for the In-House Paralegals

Karen Santagata, rP

Session W

PACE Overview and How to Prepare to Take PACE

Judy Stouffer, rP

Session F * **

Litigation and the Federal Rules. What Every Paralegal Should Know

e. Michelle drake, esq.

Session L **

Hot Topics in Attorney-Client Privilege

Jenny Gassman-Pines, esq.

Session R

How to Find Federal resources Liz reppe, esq.

Session X * **

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Sessions approved for PACE Test Prep are indicated with a **


8:30am – 9:45 am 10:15am – 11:30 am 1:00pm - 2:15pm 2:45pm – 4:00 pm

Social Media and the Paralegal

Kim Walker, rP

Session A

Key Stages in Mergers and Acquisitions

Michael Stanchfield, esq.

Session G

The Next Generation: Intelligent Review Technology

Neil Vachhani, esq.

Session M

Merger Filings in the 21st Century

tamara Kling, esq.

Session S

Practical Real Estate Applications for the Professional Paralegal

daniel Boris

Session B

Patent Litigation – Promoting the Progress of the Useful Arts – What Patent Litigation is Really About

Jody Pizzala

Session H

Unlocking the Mysteries of Intellectual Property Law

rich Billion, esq. tim Clise, esq.

Session N

The Employment Law Alphabet Soup

debra Jones, rP

Session T

When You Write, Get it Right

Mark Karon, esq.

Session C **

How to Prepare and File a Bankruptcy Petition

Barry rosenzweig, esq.

Session I

Prep, Pray, Live Through Trial

Shannon Casey

Session O

Trial Preparation and Presentation Options – Digital Alternatives Perry Mason Never Saw

Christine Chalstrom, esq. Benjamin Legatt debra Hatlestad

Session U

Cloud Computing 101: A primer on cloud computing for the law office

John treddenick and tom turner

Session D

Corporate Compliance Update (FCPA)

Michael Samonas, esq.

Session J

Hands On Power Point Basics

Kim Walker, rP

Session P

Hands on Power Point Advanced

Kim Walker, rP

Session V

Ethics for Paralegals

Megan engelhardt, esq. Lynda Nelson

Session E

Ethics for the Advanced Paralegal

Maggie Haase, rP

Session K **

Ethical and Professional Challenges When A Lawyer Becomes Impaired

Judge James Morrow Joan Bibelhausen, esq.

Session Q

Ethics for the In-House Paralegals

Karen Santagata, rP

Session W

PACE Overview and How to Prepare to Take PACE

Judy Stouffer, rP

Session F * **

Litigation and the Federal Rules. What Every Paralegal Should Know

e. Michelle drake, esq.

Session L **

Hot Topics in Attorney-Client Privilege

Jenny Gassman-Pines, esq.

Session R

How to Find Federal resources Liz reppe, esq.

Session X * **

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Session A: Social Media and the Paralegal

From Facebook to Twitter, from micro-blogs to LinkedIn®. Learn how to wisely and effectively use social media to pro-mote yourself and your organization. We will discuss the do’s and don’ts of social media, photo selection, account mainte-nance, paid services v. free services. After this class, you will have the confidence you need to put together professional profiles on any social media site.

KiM WALKEr, rP has been a paralegal for over 25 years and currently is a senior liti-gation paralegal with the firm of Berger & Montague, P.C. in Philadelphia specializing in complex litigation. She is on the board of the Philadelphia Association of Paralegals (PAP), co-chair of both the Technology and Medical/Legal Committees for PAP, and is an IPE faculty member. Ms. Walker

writes extensively about technology and has been published in the Legal Intellingencer, Know and Law.com. She blogs at Paralegal Pie, which has been recognized as one of the top paralegal blogs. Ms. Walker also volunteers for Maternity Care Coalition and Crossing the Finish Line.

Session B: Practical real Estate Applications for the Professional Paralegal

This session will explore real estate and some of the matters which turn-up in litigation. Real estate terms, market condi-tions, differences in fee-simple and leased-fee estates will be discussed. Learn what to look for when real estate heads for foreclosure and/or economic implosion. Learn how to react or initiate responses to issues of property tax appeal, eminent domain, financing, leasing, and liquidity. Learn how real es-tate got into the current situation and what the prognosis is for the future.

DAniEL BoriS is Vice President of The Ap-praisal Group. His areas of specialization include appraisal, consultation, market analysis, litigation and feasibility analy-sis. Mr. Boris received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Minnesota. His industry leadership ex-perience includes Chapter President, Region III of the Appraisal Institute, and

committee member of the Ethics and Review Counseling National Committee, Region III. Mr. Boris is a Registered Ap-praiser with the Federal National Mortgage Association, a Fee Appraiser with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Saint Paul, Minnesota Regional Office, and a Fee Apprais-er with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Minneapolis,

Minnesota Regional Office. Mr. Boris received a first place award from the Minnesota Creative Computer Symposium for development of a computer program for the International Right-Of-Way Association. He is a member of the Minnesota Employee Relocation Council, Minneapolis Building Owners and Managers Association and the Minnesota Association of Mortgage Brokers.

Session C: “When You Write, Get it right” Communication is the Key to Success

This session will show how to make sure what is put into words has an impact, how to develop a theme, logical presen-tation of ideas and doing it in proper format. Tips on how to use primary and secondary sources and proper citation form and how to edit and proof the final product will be discussed.

MArK KAron, ESq. is a Director/Attorney with the University of Minnesota Student Legal Service where he provides legal counseling and tries cases in consumer matters, domestic relations, landlord-tenant, criminal defense, civil litigation, and administrative law. He is also an Assistant Professor at Hamline University School of Law and an Instructor

for Hamline University Legal Studies Program and Minnesota Paralegal Institute. Mr. Karon earned his J.D. degree from the California Western School of Law.

Session d: Cloud Computing 101: A primer on cloud computing for the law office.

• What is the cloud?How does the cloud work?• What kinds of services can I get from the cloud?• What are the economics of cloud computing?• What types of cloud providers are out there and what do they offer? • What is the Amazon cloud?What is the law of the cloud?• What about email in the cloud?• What about Office documents in the cloud?• What about accounting services in the cloud?

JoHn TrEDEnniCK Over the past thirty years, John Tredennick has spoken before more national and international audienc-es on legal and technology issues than he or anyone else can remember. He’s writ-ten and edited five best-selling books and countless articles on litigation and tech-nology issues. Recently, he was named

one of the “Top 100 Global Technology Leaders” by London’s CityTech magazine. He also serves as a member of the Short Course Faculty at the University of Virginia Law School where

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he teaches a course called “Electronic Discovery in a Global Environment.” John and his team began building web-based litigation repositories in 1998, while still a partner at his firm. He founded Catalyst (originally called “CaseShare”) in 2000. The company has since grown to more than 100 employees in the U.S. and India. The company is headquartered and main-tains two data centers in the Colorado, with representatives in major cities across the U. S.

ToM TUrnEr is president and founding partner of Document Solutions Inc. (DSi), a Nashville-headquartered firm providing advanced electronic discovery and digital forensics services, as well as all traditional litigation support, since 1999.

A graduate of Randolph-Macon College, where he earned a degree in business and

economics, Tom began his career in the litigation support in-dustry in 1994 with start-up company Premier Legal. He is a Certified E-Discovery Specialist and has worked in the prac-tice of e-discovery since 2001. Tom has worked on hundreds of cases that span the e-discovery spectrum, has given many presentations on e-discovery for CLE credits and has made multiple presentations on e-discovery at conferences, semi-nars and training sessions throughout the country. He is the author of a recent whitepaper Creating and Implementing an Information Management Policy and co-author of the white-paper The Benefits of Sampling in E-Discovery. In addition to his work with DSi, Tom was a founding partner and Chief Technology Officer of Paragon Legal Technology Group. He is additionally a member of the Entrepreneur Organization and a board member of non-profit Watermelon Ministries. Active in his church, as well, Tom serves on the Brentwood United Methodist staff parish committee and teaches a Sunday school class with his wife.

Session e: Ethics for Paralegals

This session with involve a discussion of the ethical rules that are of interest and applicability to paralegals. Topics of dis-cussion will include the importance and practicalities of client confidentiality, avoiding the unauthorized practice of law, restrictions on paralegal communications with opposing par-ties, the importance of strict compliance with the notarization requirements, limitations on paralegals acquiring an interest in law firms and legal fees, improper solicitation of clients, ba-sic trust accounting requirements, conflicts of interest, ethical issues that can arise in litigation settings, and the various ethi-cal implications of law firm websites, electronic documents and social networking sites. Actual disciplinary scenarios will be used to illustrate application of the rules discussed.

MEGAn EnGELHArDT. ESq. has been an Assistant Director with the Minnesota Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility (OLPR) since December 2007. Her

responsibilities include the investigation and prosecution of complaints of un-professional conduct against Minnesota lawyers, recommending file dispositions to the director, screening of complaints received by the director, and drafting briefs, admonitions, panel and Supreme Court pleadings. Ms. Engelhardt received her Bachelor of Arts from Michigan

State University in 2000 and her J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in 2003. Before coming to the OLPR, Ms. Engelhardt clerked for the Honorable Mark A. Munger in Duluth, Minnesota and was a staff attorney for Indian Legal Assistance in Duluth, Minnesota where she provided repre-sentation to low-income clients in criminal, child protection, and family matters.

LYnDA nELSon started with the Minnesota Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility (OLPR) as a paralegal in 1987. Ms. Nelson was appointed paralegal supervisor in 1990 and has served in that role since that time. Ms. Nelson’s respon-sibilities include investigation, drafting charging, dispositional and other docu-ments, assisting with litigation, auditing

trust accounts, responding to telephone inquiries concern-ing the disciplinary process and/or the status of pending complaints, assisting in the administration of trust account overdraft notification program and supervising five other paralegals. Ms. Nelson is a frequent writer and lecturer in the area of paralegal ethics. She has co-taught the legal ethics curriculum to Hamline University paralegal students since 2004. Ms. Nelson received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota in 1988. Prior to joining OLPR, she worked for eight years as an assistant to a lawyer in a general, solo practice.

Session F: PACE overview and How to Prepare to Take PACE

This session will briefly cover the five domains (Administration and Development of Client Legal Matters, Factual and Legal Research, Factual and Legal Writing and Office Administration) that make up PACE, provide helpful study tips and discuss successful strategies for preparing to take the Exam.

JUDY SToUffEr, rP is the law firm ad-ministrator and senior paralegal with

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Berner Klaw & Watson LLP, a family law firm in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she has been employed for the past 15 years. She earned her Registered Paralegal designation by passing NFPA®’s Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam in August 2008 and is the 2011 PACE®/PCCE Coordinator for Study Materials, as well as a Region IV representative on the Pro Bono Committee. Judy has served on the Board of The Philadelphia Association of Paralegals (PAP) as Assistant Secretary for the past two years and is PAP’s Primary Representative on the Philadelphia Bar’s Board of Governors. She is an active member of PAP’s Pro Bono, Membership, Family Law, PACE/RP® and Education Committees, and was the recipient of the Association’s 2007 inaugural Pro Bono Award. Judy’s extra-curricular activities include co-chairing the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Green Ribbon Committee, serving as a mentor for paralegal students and recent graduates, and volunteer-ing for both pro bono and community service. She frequently writes on a variety of topics that have been published in the National Paralegal Reporter®, The Philadelphia Forum, the Philadelphia Bar Reporter® and The Legal Intelligencer.

Session G: Key Stages in Mergers and Acquisitions – The Inside Story

This session will focus on merger and acquisition trans-actions in a way that will be beneficial to both new and experienced transactional paralegals. Focusing on practical insights as well as legal considerations, discussions will in-clude the mergers and acquisitions process from beginning to end, including confidentiality agreements, due diligence, letters of intent, antitrust, acquisition agreements, closing, price adjustments, and indemnification.

MiCHAEL STAnCHfiELD, ESq. is a part-ner at the Minneapolis law firm of Faegre & Benson, LLP. He focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, takeover preparedness, and general corporate counseling. He rep-resents public and private companies as buyers and sellers in acquisitions in-

volving various forms of consideration. Mr. Stanchfield has significant experience representing financial services, man-ufacturing, technology, and medical device companies in connection with mergers and acquisitions. In the area of corporate governance, Mr. Stanchfield counsels public com-panies and their boards on oversight responsibilities, board and committee structures, and fiduciary duties. “Michael Stanchfield is a great lawyer who combines experience and knowledge with excellent judgment and common sense,” according to a corporate client interviewed for The Legal 500 United States. An authority on a variety of mergers and acquisitions and general-corporate topics, Mr. Stanchfield is a regular speaker and presenter, as well as an award-win-ning author.

Session H: Patent Litigation - Promoting the Progress of the Useful Arts - What Patent Litigation is Really All About

This session is an in depth look at issues involved in patent cases including burdens of proof and damages theories. Discover how patent litigation in the Federal District Courts differs from that filed in the U.S. International Trade Commission. Learn about Hatch-Waxman litigation involving generic drugs. Gain a bet-ter understanding of patent law and what happens when patents are litigated.

JoDY PizzALA has worked on intellectu-al property litigation at Merchant & Gould for over 32 years and specializes in patent litigation in the Federal District Courts, U.S. International Trade Commission and Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. Ms. Pizzala currently focuses on ANDA litiga-tion involving generic drugs.

Session i: How to Prepare and file a Bankruptcy Petition

This session is designed to teach either the beginner or ex-perienced paralegal how to prepare a well-detailed Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition, including, a high level of skills that will curtail most problems associated with petition preparation.

BArrY roSEnzWEiG, ESq. is an attorney specializing in bankruptcy law. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota and his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School.

Session J: Corporate Compliance Update (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act)

In an increasingly complex regulatory environment, with stringent enforcement, corporate ethics and compliance programs continue to evolve. The purpose of this session is to address some of the trends and challenges. During this session, topics covered will be a review of the fundamen-tals of an effective compliance program and a discussion of key compliance topics and trends, including: Changes to the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines; Anticorruption regulatory land-scape (FCPA and the UK Bribery Act); Implications of a recent GC debarment; the strategic uses of compliance and ethics programs to increase shareholder value; third party risk; and other new compelling compliance topics, cases and legisla-

tion. Additionally, a review of LexisNexis solutions that can be used to help mitigate risk and demonstrate proof of compliance will be discussed.

MiCHAEL SAMonAS, ESq. is a Compliance Solutions Specialist for LexisNexis. He has over 23 years of professional ex-perience including 17 years working

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closely with corporate legal and compliance practitioners. His specialties are regulatory compliance and risk assess-ment. He has created LexisNexis programs for a number of corporate legal and compliance customers designed to ef-fectively monitor and vet laws and regulations, mitigate third-party risk and conduct business transaction due dili-gence. Through his affiliation with LexisNexis alliances (Compliance 360, Corpedia and Ethics Point) and membership in the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) and Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE), Mr. Samonas has developed a holistic appreciation for Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) and enterprise compliance best practices. He was also featured in the August 2009 issue of Compliance and Ethics Magazine, the official magazine of the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics.

Session K: Ethics for the Advanced Paralegal

This session will cover ethics for the more experienced parale-gal, including, but not limited to, conflicts of interest, Chinese walls and client consent, advanced litigation issues, privilege issues and issues relating to social networking.

MArGArET “MAGGiE” HAASE, rP, start-ed her legal career in 1968 in Los Angeles, working in the corporate arena. Since 1975, she has worked in the IP field, in-cluding patent, trademark and copyright infringement litigation; and assisted in the filing and prosecution of patents, trade-marks and copyrights and in all related areas of intellectual property. In 1996, she

received certification from the University of Arkansas.

In 2000, Ms. Haase became interested in NFPA® and joined the organization as an individual member; that same year, she passed PACE®. In 2005, she completed the certification course for patent paralegals from IPLegalEd, of Cupertino, CA, a recognized provider of NFPA®, with an overall score of 99%. She is in her third term as the NFPA® IP Coordinator and is a frequent lecturer in the field of intellectual property and ethics.

In 2007, she participated in the PACE® update and wrote the chapter on Intellectual Property for the recently up-dated PACE® Study Manual. She also served as co-chair of the committee formulating the Paralegal Core Competency Exam, scheduled for rollout in November 2011, and wrote the Paralegal Profession and Ethics chapters for the PCCE study manual. Ms. Haase has been privileged to be in-cluded in the item writing for the new PCC exam, as well as participating in all sessions for exam construction.

Ms. Haase joined the Arkansas Paralegal Association (ArPA™) in 2005, and has served as ArPA™’s Treasurer and Primary Representative since 2006. She previously served

as the PACE® Ambassador and co-chair of the 2008 NFPA® annual convention held in Rogers, Arkansas.

Session L: Litigation and the federal rules: What Every Paralegal Should Know

This session will highlight particular rules relating to cal-endaring and discovery which are of particular interest to paralegals engaged in litigation. It will also cover recent and upcoming changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and discuss particular aspects of litigation where paralegals need to be particularly conscious of the interaction between the Federal Rules and any given jurisdiction’s Local Rules.

E. MiCHELLE DrAKE, ESq. is a skilled trial lawyer dedicated to advancing her clients’ interests and protecting their civil rights. As a graduate of both Harvard Law School and Oxford University who learned to practice law by trying high stakes criminal cases, Ms. Drake possesses a rare combi-nation of elite academic pedigree and real world trial skills. She started her ca-

reer working as a public defender in Atlanta, Georgia. During that time, Ms. Drake was lead counsel in hundreds of felony criminal cases. She tried many cases, including five murder cases, to verdict. After working as a public defender for sev-eral years, Ms. Drake founded her own law firm and expanded her practice to include civil cases. In 2007, she moved back to her home state of Minnesota and joined Nichols Kaster, PLLP where she is currently working on numerous cases repre-senting employees in the class and collective context in both state and federal court. In 2010, Ms. Drake was appointed to the Federal Practice Committee of the U.S. District Court of Minnesota.

Session M: The next Generation: intelligent review Technology

Efficient and defensible document review requires parties to discard irrelevant data quickly, review documents proficiently, protect privileged and confident data, and extract critical in-formation. Traditional document review, typically conducted in a linear fashion, often produces inaccuracies and incon-sistencies n process and review decisions. Intelligent Review Technology (IRT) augments the human-inten-sive document review process to conduct faster and cheaper discovery, by au-tomating the workflow, prioritization and categorization of documents for review. This presentation will explore two document review projects – one conducted with traditional review, one with IRT – to demonstrate the cost-savings, benefits and time efficiencies that can be achieved using this next

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nEiL VACHHAni, ESq. is a Strategic Account Consultant for Kroll Ontrack. Based at its worldwide corporate head-quarters in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Mr. Vachhani advises attorneys and oth-er professionals on all facets of legal technology issues, including electron-ic evidence and discovery matters. He works with clients to leverage tech-

nology when navigating the legal and technical intricacies of managing complex discovery requests, and serves as a conduit between corporate IT and Legal teams. Mr. Vachhani speaks regularly on discovery for continuing legal education seminars, and is a consistent presenter on a vari-ety of discovery-related topics at Kroll Ontrack’s E-Discovery Certification Course. Mr. Vachhani received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Minnesota and his J. D. from the University of Minnesota Law School. He is admitted to prac-tice law in the state of Minnesota. He has also worked on class action litigation and as a judicial intern for the Hon. Michael J. Davis of the United States District Court.

Session N: Unlocking the Mysteries of intellectual Property

The keys to the intellectual property kingdom will be taught through a series of entertaining vignettes. The hero, a paralegal extraordinaire, saves the day and sets the record straight. Covered in this session will be the basics of patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets. The presentation will whet anyone’s appetite for the sizzling subject of intel-lectual property law.

riCHArD BiLLion, ESq, is a shareholder of Clise, Billion and Cyr, P.A. He is a reg-istered patent attorney with 25 years of intellectual property law experience. In addition to earning a degree in law, Mr. Billion also earned a Master’s in Business Administration. Mr. Billion worked for several major corporations including

IBM, Exxon, and Control Data. Most recently he was Patent Counsel for Fair Isaac so he brings a keen understanding of various clients’ needs to his practice.

TiM CLiSE, ESq. is a shareholder of Clise, Billion & Cyr, P.A. He specializes in ac-quisitions, planning and enforcement of intellectual property in the U.S. and throughout the world. His practice is fo-cused on patent protection for medical devices, electronics, software, semiconduc-tors, automotive technology, mechanical

devices, and telecommunications technology, as well

as related opinion, due diligence and licensing matters, for Fortune 500 clients, top 10 acquirers of US patents, small companies, and individuals. Mr. Clise also practices in the area of trademarks. He received his Bachelor’s de-gree in Electrical Engineering 1992 from Michigan State University and his law degree from the University of Dayton in 1995. He has spoken widely on patent protec-tion in Japan, Korea, Europe, and the U.S.

Session O: Prep, Pray, Live Through Trial

Refresh or enhance skills with this comprehensive overview of trial prepa-ration and the vital role paralegals play in effective trial readiness. Gain insight for how to best manage the preparation process and learn tips from a paralegal who has prepared for trials and arbitrations of all types and sizes.

SHAnnon CASEY - In twenty years of paralegal practice, Ms. Casey has prepared for and participated in numerous trials and arbitrations in the areas of person-al injury, complex commercial litigation including shareholder, NASD, and con-tract disputes, toxic tort defense and construction. As a former Paralegal

Manager for a mid-sized Minneapolis based law firm, Ms. Casey coordinated and prepared the firm’s trial cases and provided support and training for a staff of twenty para-legals. Now a paralegal at the Valspar Corporation, Ms. Casey uses the lessons learned in two decades of law firm experience to advise, manage and coordinate the efforts of law firms representing Valspar in litigation matters.

Session P: Hands on PowerPoint Basics

This session is part one to a two session hands-on training class. This session will provide basic instructions of the use of PowerPoint software to be used at trial, mediation or settle-ment hearings.

Discussed will be how to create a dynamic PowerPoint while learning skills that can be used immediately to create pre-sentations with photos, charts and animation. Learn tips for making a PowerPoint powerful. Learn how to use photos in PowerPoint to grab attention and captivate the audience. Learn how to prepare PowerPoint presentations for others. KiM WALKEr, rP

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Session Q: Ethical and Professional Challenges When A Lawyer Becomes impaired

This session will cover the generalities of addiction and mental illness; how impairment arises in representation, including families and other parties; the role of the lawyer when a client or party may be impaired; lawyer impairment; case studies and discussion; ethical considerations relating to impaired clients and other counsel; and lawyers con-cerned for lawyers programs and services.

JUDGE JAMES MorroW Professor Morrow has a passion for teaching and he has more than 30 years of experience teaching law students. He also teaches law-yers and judges. He has taught attorneys evidence and trial/appellate advocacy at prominent Minnesota law firms since 1989. He is a Senior Judge and actively serves as a trial judge in Minnesota. His background

as a trial judge and former U.S. Federal Prosecutor allows Professor Morrow to bring real-life examples to the classroom.

As a judge, Professor Morrow has held many leadership positions. He was the co-founder and former chair of The Minnesota Judicial College (for experienced trial judges) from 1989-2006. He was responsible for selecting the fac-ulty and curriculum (civil/civil procedure, family, criminal, court technology, personal development, sentencing and evidence) and for teaching evidence. He was selected by the Minnesota Supreme Court Education Director to teach Adult Learning Theory to faculty judges and serves as a member of the Minnesota Judges’ Criminal Benchbook Committee.

Professor Morrow is active in the American Bar Association and has served in many capacities. He is on the board of trustees and is the former Chair of the Minnesota Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers Commission (Lawyer/Judge Assistance Programs). He is a member and former Chair of the ABA Education sub-committee for the Commission on Lawyers Assistance Programs.

Professor Morrow is an active volunteer in Habitat for Humanity, the Minnesota Adopt-A-Highway program, and the MSBA/LCL 50 mile bike fundraiser.

JoAn BiBELHAUSEn, ESq. is Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers. Joan received her J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School and has significant additional training in the areas of counseling, mental health and addiction, diversity, employment issues and management. She has spent more than two decades working with law-

yers who are at a crossroads because of mental illness and

addiction concerns as well as work/life balance, stress and related issues.

Joan is a member of the MN State Bar Association, Hennepin and Ramsey County and American Bar Associations, and MN Women Lawyers, among others. She currently serves on the ABA Commission on Lawyers Assistance Programs (CoLAP), chairs CoLAP’s Education Committee and is on its Conference Planning and Judicial Resource Committees. She has chaired the MSBA Life and the Law Committee and the HCBA Solo and Small Firm Practice Section and has co-chaired the HCBA Diversity Committee. Joan also served on the MSBA Board of Governors and HCBA’s Strategic Planning and Leadership Institute task forces. She has de-veloped and presented numerous CLE and other programs and has written on mental health and addiction, career and life balance and satisfaction, stress, diversity, marketing and other issues of concern to the legal profession.

Session r: Hot Topics in Attorney-Client Privilege

In today’s businesses, corporate counsel play a variety of business and legal roles: corporate attorney, business advi-sor, corporate officer, contract negotiator, personnel director and personal adviser to executives and employees. But the attorney-client privilege applies only when corporate coun-sel’s communications provide legal advice. This session will provide insight for paralegals working in-house and with out-side counsel on how to recognize corporate counsel’s role at any given time in order to determine whether the communi-cations are privileged. It will also provide practical guidance on how to distinguish discoverable business communications from privileged legal communications. Finally, this session will address exceptions that may make otherwise privileged communications discoverable or admissible in litigation, with particular emphasis on the crime-fraud exception.

JEnnY GASSMAn-PinES, ESq. joined Greene Espel in March 2010 after clerking for Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Russell Anderson and practicing at a large law firm in Minneapolis. She represents corporations and other organizations in products liability, employment, and com-mercial litigation. She works extensively with in-house counsel on both litigation

and counseling matters. Ms. Gassman-Pines received her J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2006, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif. She is the 2009 recipient of the Arthur T. Pfefer Memorial Award from the Twin Cities Cardozo Society and serves on the Board of Directors of Jewish Community Action.

Session S: Merger filings in the 21st Century

This session will review merger types and the evolution of merger activity and give the “big picture” perspective. It will

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describe the various types of mergers. It will cover practical tips for pre-transaction planning. Consolidations, conver-sions and share exchanges will also be discussed.

TAMArA KLinG, ESq. has been a Government Relations and Regional Attorney with CT Corporation for over ten years. She works with state bar associations and government offices to implement changes in business entity laws. She lec-tures on topics related to business entity operations and filings. She has lectured

on such topics as merger filings, business entity formation, maintenance and termination and the limited liability com-pany. Along with other CT attorneys, Ms. Kling is responsible for maintaining an up-to-date national database of corporate filing requirements. Ms. Kling is licensed to practice in Illinois. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Loyola University of Chicago and her J. D. from Chicago Kent College of Law. Prior to joining CT, she practiced trade asso-ciation and corporate law with a law firm in Chicago.

Session t: The Employment Law Alphabet Soup

FMLA, FLSA, ADEA are just a few of the laws that make up the alphabet soup of employment law. Explore these laws and oth-ers with practical tips from a paralegal with both in-house and outside counsel perspective. Whether an entry-level paralegal, a paralegal studying for PACE, or a paralegal just wanting to become familiar with these laws to become a more informed employee, this course will give any paralegal a foundation for the most common laws in employment law.

DEBrA JonES, rP is a paralegal with the Minneapolis law firm of Greene Espel. She has over 15 years of paralegal experience in a variety of areas of law and work environ-ments including over two years in-house working exclusively in employment law. Ms. Jones earned her Paralegal Bachelor of Science degree at Winona State University

and her PACE Registered Paralegal certification in 2007. She served as Minnesota Paralegal Association’s PACE Ambassador from 2008-2010.

Session u: Trial Preparation and Presentation options – Digital Alternatives Perry Mason never Saw

It’s all about the power of the presentation! A hallmark of the stories is that Perry Mason (with the assistance of his devot-ed secretary Della Street and his faithful private investigator, Paul Drake), once embarked on a case, will juggle the evi-dence using unusual, even bizarre tactics, in order to mislead the police—but (except for the very earliest novels) always in an ethical fashion. A quote from The Case Of The Long-Legged Models (1958): ”It’s my contention, Della, that an attorney doesn’t have to sit back and wait until a witness gets on the stand and then test his recollection simply by asking

him questions. If facts can be shuffled in such a way that it will confuse a witness who isn’t absolutely certain of his story, and if the attorney doesn’t suppress, conceal, or distort any of the actual evidence, I claim the attorney is within his rights.”

Do not allow the opposing counsel to “juggle the evidence” or shuffle in facts to “confuse a witness.” Gain a greater rap-port with the bench and jury by succinctly presenting the theme of the case and simplify complicated concepts and ex-hibits by displaying key evidence using proven and emerging courtroom presentation technology. Courtroom presenta-tion technology is not a luxury anymore. It is believed jurors only retain 20% of what they hear, but 80% of what they see. These seasoned professionals will demonstrate and discuss the practical application of TrialDirector, CaseMap, TimeMap, Timeline Express, PowerPoint, video/transcript presentations and other emerging courtroom presentation technology. Regardless of the size of the case, the broad spectrum of presentation tools have significantly improved and can add efficiency and professionalism to your team as well as cost savings to your clients.

CHriSTinE CHALSTroM, ESq. is the President and CEO of Shepherd Data Services with over 21 years of litigation experience, technical education and tech-nical experience when she founded the company in 2002. After running her own law office and then expanding her exper-

tise into the data collection and management arena, Ms. Chalstrom set up Shepherd Data Services to help attorneys solve their technical problems and run their practices more efficiently. She is an attorney, a programmer, certified trainer and certified forensic investigator. She has developed com-prehensive training courses and can custom design program training to suit your specific needs. With extensive project management experience, Ms. Chalstromwill guide a team through needs assessment to database development to training to documentation to trial. She will provide reliable service that can be trusted to complete projects on time and with the quality expected.

BEnJAMin LEGATT, Client Services Consultant, is a paralegal with 10 years of extensive hands’on litigation and trial expe-rience, and is also a certified TrialDirector® and Relativity® instructor. Mr. Legatt fo-cuses on troubleshooting day-to-day client technology issues, and utilizes his parale-gal experience to assist clients in discovery

planning and preparation. He leads Shepherd Data Services’ education and training programs, including the popular “Tips - N - Tricks” series as well as customized sessions to meet client needs. Fluent in oral and written Mandarin Chinese and profi-cient in French, Mr. Legatt adds a unique skill set to the team.

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DEBrA HATLESTAD has more than 30 years’ experience as a legal assistant, paralegal and office administrator. As Client Services Manager Ms. Hatlestad makes sure that, from start to finish, no project detail is overlooked. Ms. Hatlestad is fluent in all litigation soft-ware programs and has worked as a

legal assistant and paralegal for the court, county attor-ney, law enforcement, and large and small firms. Thus, she has a keen understanding of client needs at all levels of the legal industry. She is prepared to anticipate many of your questions and will assist you through training, im-plementation and product delivery.

Session V: Hands on PowerPoint Advanced

This is part two of the two-session hands-on train-ing class. Learn PowerPoint from beginning to end. In this session there will be the creation of a dynamic PowerPoint while learning skills that can be used im-mediately to create presentations with photos, charts and animation. Learn tips for making any PowerPoint powerful. Learn how to use photos in PowerPoint to grab attention and captivate any audience. Learn how to prepare PowerPoint presentations for others. KiM WALKEr, rP

Session W: Ethics for the in-House Paralegal

As part of a legal team in an in-house legal department, paralegals must follow strict ethical guidelines, especially when matters involve their peers. In-house paralegals must have excellent problem-solving skills and integrity. In-house paralegals must be able to protect company assets, manage risks across the business, and adhere to the highest ethical standards. Discover how to effectively work side-by-side with clients who are the paralegal’s peers.

KArEn SAnTAGATA, rP has over 20 years of experience in the legal field. She is currently a senior paralegal at American Greetings Corporation in Cleveland, Ohio, specializing in em-ployment, litigation, immigration, insurance defense and product safety. She has also worked in oil and gas, pro-bate, subrogation, medical malpractice

and real estate. She received her paralegal certificate in 2003 from the American Institute of Paralegals, Inc. (AIPS) and became a PACE Registered Paralegal in 2007. She is a member of the Cleveland Association of Paralegals, Inc. and has been the NFPA’s Treasurer and Director of Finance since 2008. Ms. Santagata mentors paralegal students at local colleges and other paralegals. She has devel-oped online CLE seminars for AIPS, including Technology

for the Litigation Paralegal and Practical Skills for the Litigation Paralegal. Most recently, she developed a tech-nology workshop for AIPS, together with teaching its ethics course for paralegals.

Session X: How to find federal resources

This session will cover how to find federal law, includ-ing statutes, cases, regulations court rules and the U.S. Constitution. Attendees will learn where to locate federal materials, in print and on-line. In addition, the session will include using secondary sources to locate federal law.

Liz rEPPE, ESq. is the Manager of the Dakota County Law Library in Hastings, Minnesota. She has previously worked as an academic law librarian and as a Product Development Manager at Thomson West. In addition, she taught Legal Research and Writing in the Legal Studies Department at Hamline University for four years. Liz earned an M.L.I.S. degree from Dominican University and a J. D. from Hamline University School of Law. Ve tHe dateS!

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PRO BONO CONFERENCEThe 2011 Pro Bono Conference will be held on Friday, October 14, 2011, in conjunction with NFPA’s Annual Convention in Bloomington, MN. The Conference will include presentations by paralegals working on pro bono projects across the country, as well as information on how to start or enhance your association’s pro bono efforts. Further program information will be posted on NFPA’s website as it is avail-able. You can register for the Pro Bono Conference on the NFPA Convention Registration form. No charge for NFPA members; non-members pay $50 and non-member students pay $25. The Pro Bono Conference does not in-clude lunch. There is lunch available on that day as part of the Convention registration.

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HiLTon MinnEAPoLiS/ ST. PAUL AirPorT MALL of AMEriCATo make guest room reservations and receive NFPA’s group rate of $159 single/double occupancy, reservations must be made by Monday, September 19, 2011 by calling 1-952-854-2100. You can also make reservations online at www.hilton.com. Use code: “NFP”. The cut-off date does not insure availability of rooms. Rates are subject to state and local taxes. To prevent complications upon check-in, please provide all guest names when making your reservations.

HoTEL ACCoMMoDATionSThe Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of America hotel is located in the Twin Cities suburb of Bloomington, Minnesota, 3 miles from the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP), 1 mile from the Mall of America, Nickelodeon Universe, American Girl Store, IKEA and easily accessible to all Twin Cities area attractions. With a full array of amenities, this Bloomington hotel is ideal for both business and leisure travelers. Oversized standard accommodations offer panoramic views of the downtown Minneapolis St. Paul skyline, Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, historic Fort Snelling or the beautiful Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Minnesota River Valley. Each room features the Hilton Serenity Bed Program, Crabtree & Evelyn La Source bath amenities, 42-inch flat screen HDTV, work desk with Herman Miller chair, wireless high-speed Internet, PrinterOn remote printing, Cuisinart coffee maker, and two-line telephones with voicemail and dataport.

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• Complimentary airport shuttle every 30 minutes • Complimentary shuttle every hour to Mall of America

and the Mall of America Light Rail Station• Complimentary self-parking• Glass-enclosed atrium recreation area with indoor

pool and 24-hour fitness center• Corner Pantry gift shop open 24 hours

HoTEL ConTACT inforMATionHilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of America3800 American Blvd EastBloomington, MN 55425-1658Phone: 1-952-854-2100Fax: 1-952-854-8002

rEGion DinnErSThere are many local restaurants, including several in the Mall of America for Region Dinners. The list of restaurants can be found at www.mallofamerica.com/dining

ArEA ATTrACTionSMall of AmericaChildren’s MuseumScience Museum of MinnesotaMinnesota ZooValley FairMystic Lake CasinoMinneapolis Institute of ArtsOrchestra HallNicollet Mall Walker Art CenterTarget Center – Home of the Minnesota TimberwolvesTarget Field – Home of the Minnesota Twins OrdwayXcel Energy Center – Home of the Minnesota Wild and

Headline Concert EventsMall of America Field – Home of the Minnesota VikingGuthrie Theater

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CHECK WHERE APPLICABLE:o This is my first NFPA Convention o This is my first NFPA Convention as a Delegateo I am attending the First Timers’ meeting o I am attending the Region Meetings o I am attending the Student Workshop

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thursday education SeminarsMember All-Day Rate (includes lunch) $220 $235 $ _________Non-Member All-Day Rate (includes lunch) $255 $275 $ _________Student All-Day Rate (includes lunch) $150 $170 $ _________Member Half-Day Rate (seminars only) $130 $145 $ _________Non-Member Half-Day Rate (seminars only) $165 $185 $ _________Student Half-Day Rate (seminars only) $85 $105 $ _________Member Individual Sessions $65 $ _________Non-Member Individual Sessions $70 $ _________

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2011 DEMoGrAPHiCS SUrVEYPlease take a moment to let us know a little about the work you do. This information will only be used anonymously and in aggregate and will help our future Conventions be more relevant for those attending. You may select more than one area of law if applicable.

areas of Law employer type

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o Intellectual Propertyo Labor/Employmento Personal Injuryo Real Propertyo Other__________________

o Corporateo Governmento Law Firmo Freelance/Contracto Other___________________

REGisTRATiON FORMLunch & events (indicate number of people for each day)o Member $40 o Thursday x ____ o Friday x ____ o Saturday x ____ $ _________

o Non-Member $50 o Thursday x ____ o Friday x ____ o Saturday x ____ $ _________

o Wednesday Cooking Class $40 x ____ $ _________ o Friday Social Event $65 x ____ $ _________ Please select an entertainment option: o Moose Mountain Adventure o Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium

o I will participate in Casual Up For Breast Cancer (Minimum $5 donation) x ____ $ _________

o I would like to order a Casual Up T-Shirt $20 each Adult Size_________ x ____ $ _________ (must be ordered by August 30, 2011) Pro Bono ConfErEnCE The Pro Bono Conference is a separate NFPA event being held on the same Friday at the same place as the Convention. It is free for NFPA members. There is a nominal charge for non-members. Please note lunch is not included in the Pro Bono conference but the Convention does have a lunch available that day. (see above) Program available at www. paralegals.org.

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