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Brevard Paralegal Association Chapter

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc.

Last month I read a very helpful

article in the 2012 Winter Issue

of the Broward Brief, PAFs

Broward County Chapter

Newsletter. The article titled,

Do you use an iPad had some

really useful tips and I decided

to share a few of them with you

below.

Applications designed for iPad:

Fastcase, a freed legal

research tool for iPad;

ABA Journalis a free

application that provides

breaking legal news;

LawBoxprovides access

to the Federal Rules of

Civil Procedure, Federal

Rules of Criminal

Procedure, Federal Rules

of Evidence, The

Constitution of the

United States, and

the U.S Code Title 28;

LawStackprovides access

to the U.S. Constitution,

Federal Rules of AppellateProcedure, Federal Rules

of Bankruptcy Procedure,

Federal Rules of Civil

Procedure, Federal Rules

March 2012

Presidents MessageI N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

The Paralegal Pipeline

Spring Seminar Information 2

FRP Corner 2

Help Wanted 2

Speakers Bio 3

Birthdays 3

GCPA Seminar Information 3

2011-12 Board Listing 4

News/Mugshots 5

Sponsors 4, 6, 8

Community Service 7

Annual Meeting Information 9-11

St. Patricks

Day

March 17th

Inspiring professional growthone paralegal at a time

of Criminal Procedure, and

the Federal Rules of

Evidence;

Pocket Justiceprovides

access to Supreme Court

decisions, oral arguments and

opinion announcements;

NOLOoffers a free Law

Dictionary for iPad;

LegalPad H.D. is a legal pad

that allows you to take notes

using your finger or a

specially-designed iPad pen;

Court Daysis a date

calculator which allows you to

quickly calculate the number

of court days or calendar

days before or after a given

date (The program will allowyou to calculate multiple date

on a single screen);

CLEallows you to keep track

of your Continuing Legal

Education hours;

iJurorallows you totrackdetails about your jury

selection;

myWorkTimeis a task, time

and billing tracker that allows

you to keep track of the time

spent on tasks or clients;

The iPad calendar program

works very well with Outlook

by synchronizing through

iTunes;

TrialPadallows the used to

create different folders for

each trial and store a portable

data format (pdf) file for

presentation at trial;

DocstoGois a great program

to transfer Word, Excel and

PowerPoint documents fro

your office computer to you

iPad.

April is BPAs election month an

is fast approaching. Please

remember to attend this importa

meeting if you can. If you can n

attend in person, be sure to senyour proxies to Ashley King so y

voice can be counted.

PAF will be having its Spring

Seminar in June, 2012 at

Renaissance Hotel at Internatio

Plaza Tampa, FL. This seminar

hosted by the PAFs Hillsboroug

Chapter. BPA will be donating

scholarship to an Active Membe

March meeting.

I look forward to seeing you at t

months meeting on Thursday,

February 8th at 6:00 pm where guest speaker, attorney Joseph

Colombo will speak on Recent

Developments in Foreclosure

Litigation.

All the best,

Silvia


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PAFs 2012 Spring Seminar Registration is Now Open!

Our Rights and Responsibilities as Individuals and as Citizens

Hosted by the PAF Hillsborough Chapter

Tampa, FL June 1-2, 2012

Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel

Seminar approved by NALA for 9.5 hours of CLE Credit

including 1.5 hours of Ethics!

See Flyer at the end of the Newsletter for Details

Contact the PAF office if you have any questions

466 94th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

[email protected]

Tel 727.258.0460 Fax 727.578.9982

The Parale al Pi elinePage 2

International

Womens Day

March 8th

Panic Day

March 9th

Ides of March

March 16th

Florida Registered

Paralegal Remember to keepyour address up todate with theFlorida Bar. Check

your recordaddress on theBars website,www.floridabar.org/frp. You canchange youraddress by loggingon to the Barswebsite throughMember Services.

HELP WANTED

Kim Nowakowski will be

stepping down as

Newsletter Editor at the

end of this year (May

2012). Please contact

Kim at 321-434-4378 orvia e-mail at

Kimberly.Nowakowski

@health-first.org for more

details if you are

interested in this position.


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Birthdays

Justin Bieber

Patricia Bieringer

Kat Von D

Kim Nowakowski

Peyton Manning

Caprice Stanley

Harry Houdini

Joanna Stevens

Elton John

Katherine Wyatt

The Paralegal Pipeline Page 3

Meeting Policy

Reminder

Pursuant to Internal

Revenue Code Section

501(c)(6) if you RSVP fo

a dinner and do not canc

within 10 days of the

meeting date or do not

attend the meeting, you

will be sent an invoice fo

the cost of the dinner.

Speakers Bio

Joseph G. Colombo

Joseph Colombo is an

AV rated trial attorneypracticing in the areasof business,construction and realestate litigation, with aparticular emphasis onforeclosure defense.

Mr. Colombo received

his undergraduatedegree from VassarCollege in 1991; hereceived his lawdegree in 1997 whenhe graduated, withhonors, from theUniversity Of MiamiSchool Of Law.

Currently, Mr.Colombo is active inlocal pro bonoactivities, includingserving on the Boardof Directors forCommunity LegalServices of Mid-Floridaand the Legal

Advocacy Center ofCentral Florida, whichorganizations are thetwo largest providersof free legal services tothe poor in CentralFlorida.

SAVETHEDATE!!!!

April28,2012

GulfCoastParalegalAssociation(GCPA)

announcesitsfirstlocalSeminarforallFRPs

andCPs

across

the

state

of

Florida.

On

April

28,2012,GCPAwillpresentafullday

seminaratEdisonStateCollege,FortMyers

Campus.ThecostforGCPAmembersand

studentsis$95($85earlyregistrationprior

toMarch1,2012)perperson;andnon

membersisonly$125($115early

registrationbyMarch1,2012)perperson.

SpeakersincludeMattCornick,Esquire,from

Atlanta,Georgia,whowillbepresentingour

litigation

portion

of

the

seminar,

including

sometipsonEDiscovery;acertified

MicrosoftinstructorgivingMicrosoftTips

andToolsforallWordandExcelusers.

(Note:Allattendeeswillbeaskedwhat

Microsoftproductstheyusesoitmaybe

gearedtowardstheirspecificneeds.)Also

speakingisthenationallyknownParalegal

Mentor,VickiVoisin,whowillbeproviding

theEthicsportionoftheseminar.Ms.Voisin

willbecoveringethicalconsiderationswhile

dealingwith

trust

accounting.

To

round

out

theday,averyinformativeprogramwillbe

presentedtohelpdeterminewhyyourco

worker(orboss)drivesyoucrazy.

Certificatesofattendancewillbeprovidedto

eachattendeeforCLEaccreditation.

ThisSeminarhasbeenpreapprovedby

NALAfor6.5CLEcredithours,including2

hoursofEthicscredit!

Formoreinformation,pleasecontactCarla

Solazzoat

[email protected] ,

or2399854876.

GulfCoastParalegalAssociationisalocal

SOUTHWESTFLORIDAparalegalassociation

dedicatedtothecontinuingeducational

requirementsforitsmembers,guestsand

students.

(www.gcpa.info)


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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PresidentSilvia [email protected]

Vice PresidentNandra Ramnarine, CP,[email protected]

TreasurerRenee Roche, [email protected]

SecretaryAshley [email protected]

Immediate Past PresidentKim Nowakowski, RP,[email protected]

ParliamentarianToni-Marie DAlessandro,CP, FCP, [email protected]

Director-at-LargeAnne [email protected]

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

BudgetJenny Lawton-Seal, CP, FRP

[email protected]

Bylaws and Standing RulesMaureen Mo Martens, CP,FRP

[email protected]

Community Service

Toni-Marie DAlessandro,CP, FCP, [email protected]

Education/ScholarshipRoma Molinaro, CP, FCP,FRP, [email protected]

Student LiaisonsElizabeth A. [email protected]

Debbie [email protected]

Job Bank CoordinatorKim M. Dexter, ACP, [email protected]

Local Bar LiaisonKim Nowakowski, RP, [email protected]

MeetingsSabine Martelfor dinner reservations [email protected]

MembershipNandra Ramnarine, CP,[email protected]

Newsletter EditorKim Nowakowski, RP, [email protected]

PublicityJessica Pauley, [email protected]

Ways and MeansLinda [email protected]

OTHER POSITIONS

Historian/PhotographerKim Nowakowski, RP, [email protected]

PAF WebsiteKim Nowakowski, RP, [email protected]

BPA is onFacebook!

Search BrevardParalegal Association

and join! We list usefullinks, informationregarding upcomingmeetings and events,and its an opportunityto network with fellowmembers!

Were also onTwitter & LinkedIn!

2011-12 BPA Board of Directors & Committee Chairs

NewsletterAdvertising

Half Page $100/YearOr $55/6 months

Business Card $50/YearOr $30/6 months

Special rates availablefor one-time ads

Submit business card or adartwork, preferably in .jpgor .bmp format to [email protected] or send itto:

Kim Nowakowski

c/o Health First, Inc.6540 US Hwy 1Rockledge FL 32955

The Paralegal Pipelineadvertising reaches peoplethroughout Florida. Thepublications revenuesupports scholarships andvarious community serviceprojects, which enablesyour costs associated toadvertising here to be taxdeductible.

Please make your checkpayable to BrevardParalegal Association.Thank you.


Membership

60 Active Members

19 Student Members

2 Honorary Members


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PAF Quick Reference

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc.466 94

thAvenue North

St. Petersburg, FL 33702www.pafinc.org

Treasurers ReportRenee C. Roche, FRP, Treasurer

Savings $3,845.22Checking $4,089.18

The Pipeline is always

seeking new sponsors.

See pricing information

on page 4. Contact KimNowakowski for more

information at

[email protected].

Notice of AnnualMeeting and

Election of Officers

Pursuant to Bylaw 3.15, notice is

hereby given to the Active, Student,

Associate and Honorary members

of the Brevard Paralegal

Association that its Annual Meeting

will be held as follows:

Thursday, April 12, 2012

6:00 pm

Suntree Country Club

Melbourne, Florida

Pursuant to Bylaw 3.9, only Active

members in good standing will be

entitled to vote.

A slate of declared candidates and

proxy forms are attached.

Mugshots

Above, David Moule, BPAs

Feburary guest speaker with BPA

President, Silvia Cowan.

Pi Day

March 14th


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Left: Promise founder, Betsy Farmer and son, LukeRight: The Dream Team

www.PromiseInBrevard.com

The Promise Story

At the very center of Promise is a group of dedicated parents led by a long-time advocate for children withspecial needs, Betsy Farmer. Betsy is no stranger to big challenges. When faced with limited options for her son withDown syndrome, Luke, Betsy created the award-winning Space Coast Early Intervention Center. There, children withand without developmental delays and disabilities played alongside each other in a program designed to fosterfriendship, social acceptance and preparation for school l ife.

As Luke grew older, Betsy realized that career options for her son were also limited and narrowly defined.Once again, Betsy fought stereotypes, talked to educators, business owners and career professionals and formed theBrevard Business Leadership Network. Since its inception in 2005, the BLN has given Luke and dozens of otheryoung adults the chance to learn specific job skills inside diverse business environments.

Betsy envisions Promise as a place where people with diverse abilities can lead a fun-filled life, with careerand social opportunities and freedom never thought possible. With some similarities to the college campusexperience, the Promise idea is for a world-class environment, where caring neighbors and staff can foster supervisedindependence and share in the true meaning of community.

Together we can do it!Promise is a multi-million dollar venture. In these early months, their needs are modest but very real. An

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Please help fulfill the Promise of a new life for our loved ones with special needs with opportunity and freedomnever thought possible.

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DESIGNATION OF PROXY AND ALTERNATE PROXY

Instructions and General Information

1. If you cannot attend the Brevard Paralegal Association (BPA) Annual Membership Meetingon April 12, 2012, you may designate one BPA Active member to cast your vote during the

meeting. In the event the primary designee is not able to attend, a second BPA Active membermay be appointed as an alternate. Any Active member may hold your vote with the

exception of the BPA President.

2. Make sure that your named proxy holder and alternate proxy holder plan to attend the AnnualMeeting. If your proxy holder and/or alternate proxy holder have to leave the meeting before its

conclusion, another member cannot hold your proxy. No proxy or alternate proxy holder

may be designated after April 5, 2012.

3. Your Designation of Proxy and Alternate Proxy form must be sent to the BPA Secretary. ITMUST BE IN THE SECRETARYS HANDS BY NO LATER THAN APRIL 5, 2012.

DESIGNATION OF PROXY AND ALTERNATE PROXY

I, , a BPA Active member, hereby appoint

, a BPA Active member, to serve as my proxy holder at the BPA

Annual Meeting in Melbourne, Florida on April 12, 2012. In the event my named proxy holder is

unable to hold my proxy, I hereby appoint ,

a BPA Active member, to serve as my alternate proxy at said Annual Meeting.

Dated: , 2012.

Signature

X

Print or type your name

Address

Send original Designation of Proxy to:

Ashley King, Secretary

Brevard County Legal Aid, Inc.

1038 Harvin Way, Suite 100

Rockledge, FL 32955


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INSTRUCTIONS TO PROXY AND ALTERNATE PROXY

BREVARD PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION (BPA)

ANNUAL MEETING, APRIL 12, 2012

TO: and

(Proxy Holder) (Alternate Proxy Holder)

(Address: Street or Post Office Box) (Address: Street or Post Office Box)

(City, State, Zip) (City, State, Zip)

I, , an Active member of BPA, hereby direct my proxy to vote as follows. I also direct my

alternate proxy holder to vote as follows in the event my named proxy holder is unable to attend the BPA Annual Meeting on Thursday,

April 12, 2012. In the event the candidate I have designated withdraws, I understand that my vote will be exercised at the discretion of my

proxy holder unless otherwise instructed.

DISTRIBUTION OF INSTRUCTIONS TO PROXY AND ALTERNATE PROXY:

Send one copy to both the Proxy Holder and the Alternate Proxy Holder.

DEADLINE: Your instructions must reach your proxy holder and alternate proxy holder by the date of the BPA Annual Meeting, April

12, 2012, so that they will have the instructions to cast your vote.

1. This form is provided to you as a convenience to use toinstruct your proxy holders how you wish your vote to be

cast. You are not required to use this form; however, your

proxy holders must be instructed on casting your vote.

2. Your Proxy and Alternate Proxy Holder must receive theirinstructions before the Annual Meeting.

3. Include clear instructions about how your vote should becast for each office in the event of nominations from the

floor or if more than one ballot becomes necessary to elect

any officer.

4. Do not send this form to the BPA Interim RecordingSecretary or to the Nominations/ Elections Chair. The

Secretary should receive only your Designation of Proxy

and Alternate Proxy form.5. The election of officers will take place during the BPA

Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 12, 2012, in Melbourne,

Florida.

CANDIDATES FOR OFFICECHECK ONE FOR EACH OFFICE

PRESIDENT

UndeclaredIf nominations from the floor or more than one ballot:

Vote at your discretion, OR: Vote as instructed above.

VICE-PRESIDENT



SECRETARY


TREASURER



MEMBER-AT-LARGE



Vote at your discretion, OR: Vote as instructed above

PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR PROXY HOLDER AND ALTERNATE PROXY HOLDER HAVE A COPY OF YOUR

VOTING INSTRUCTIONS. THEY CANNOT VOTE FOR YOU IF THEY DO NOT HAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

YOUR ORIGINAL DESIGNATION OF PROXY MUST BE MAILED TO THE SECRETARY BY THE DEADLINE. PROXY-

HOLDERS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO VOTE IF THE SECRETARY DID NOT RECEIVE THE DESIGNATION BY THE

DEADLINE


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President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Director at Large

Silvia Cowan Nandra Ramnarine, CP,FRP

Renee Roche, FRP Ashley King Anne Cope

BPABrevard Paralegal Association,A chapter of the Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc.

__________________________________________________________________________________________

IMPORTANT!!

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS

Pursuant to Bylaw 3.15, notice is hereby given to the

Active, Student, Associate and Honorary members of the

Brevard Paralegal Association that its Annual Meeting will be held as follows:

Thursday, April 12, 20126:00 to 8:00 pm

Suntree County Club

Melbourne, Florida

Pursuant to Bylaw 3.9, only Active members in good standing with BrevardParalegal Association and the Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. will be entitled to vote.

A slate of declared candidates and proxy forms are attached, pursuant to Bylaw 3.10.


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DECLARATION OF CANDIDACYI, _______________________, certify that I am an Active Member in good

standing with Brevard Paralegal Association, and I hereby declare mycandidacy for the following position for the 2012-2013 term of office:

PresidentVice PresidentTreasurer

SecretaryMember-At-Large

I further certify that:

1. I am an Active Member of Brevard Paralegal Association.

2. If I am declaring for the position of President, I have served on

the Board of Directors of Brevard Paralegal Association for at

least one year.

3. If elected, I will serve to the best of my ability and will abide by

the Bylaws and the Standing Rules adopted by Brevard

Paralegal Association.

Date: _________________ Name:Address:Please return to:Ashley King, SecretaryBrevard County Legal Aid, Inc.1038 Harvin Way, Suite 100Rockledge, FL 32955


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Markyourcalendar!

Join PAF for the

June 1 - 2, 2012

Renaissance Hotel at

International Plaza

Tampa, FL

Spring 2012Seminar

CLECLE CREDITSCREDITSAVAILABLEAVAILABLE!!

Hosted by thePAF Hillsborough Chapter


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Paralegal Assoc iation of Florida, Inc .

2012 Spring Seminar

"Our Rights and Responsibilitiesas Individuals and as Citizens"

Tampa, FL | June 1 - 2, 2012Renaissance Tampa Internationa l Plaza Hotel

Hosted by the PAF Hillsborough Chapter

Sem inar approved by NALA for 9.5 hours of

CLE Cred it inc lud ing 1.5 hours Ethics


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Tampa, FL | June 1 - 2, 2012Renaissanc e Tampa International Plaza Hotel

Hosted by the PAF Hillsborough Cha p ter

Name:

CP ACP FCP FRP Stud ent Other

Address:

City: State:__________Zip :

Phone : Mobile Phone :

Email Ad d ress:

Registration Fee: $150.00 Mem ber $180.00 Non-Mem ber

Tailor Your Educ ation to YOURNeeds with 2 trac k op tions

Trac k 1 - Persona l Rights & Respo nsibilities Trac k 2 - Governmental Rights & Responsibilities

Please selec t your trac k (one pe r day) Frida y: Trac k 1 Trac k 2 Sa turday: Trac k 1 Trac k 2

Tailor Your Sem inar Experienc e w ith Optional Ac tivitiesThursday, Ma y 31 - "The Inte rnat iona l Flavor of Tampa" (Hospita lity Event) No Charge

Frida y, June 1 - "Ow n the Runway" (Rec ep tion a t Neima n Ma rcus) $40.00

Sa turda y, June 2 - CP/ FRP Brea kfast (must be a CP or FRP) $30.00

Sem inar Reg istration & Hotel Deadline May 9, 2012

Ac commodations at Rena issance Hotel, Internationa l Plaza (a Marriott hotel)Room s must be g uaranteed by c red it c ard. Rates ba sed on 2 adults pe r room, per night.

DO NOT CALL HOTEL DIRECTLY FOR RESERVATIONS. Reserva tions will be submitted for you by PAF Hea dqua rters.

NO HOTEL ac c omm od ations req uired

Hotel ac co mmod ations AREreq uested (a t the Rena issanc e Tamp a Internationa l Plaza Hote l)

Check- in da te: Check- o ut date :

# Standard Rooms Req uested : (ra te: $119 + tax / roo m) Typ e: king b ed 2 doub le be ds

Payment Information

Method of Payme nt:

Chec k enc losed : $

Charge m y credit ca rd for: Registration (Amount: $ ) Hotel

Card type: Visa Ma ster Ca rd

Name on Card:

Ca rd Number: Exp. Date : / Sec urity Code :

Autho rized Signa ture: Date: / /

Return form a nd payment to : PAF, Inc ., 466 94th Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Tel: 727.258.0460 | Fax: 727.578.9982 | exec d irec to [email protected] | www.pafinc.org

No refundsafterWednesday, May 9, 2012. Ca ncella tions ma depriorto May 9, 2012 will incur a $10 cancellat ion feePAF reserves the right to c anc el this event for any unforeseea ble c irc umstanc e. Spe akers and sche dule subject to c hang e w ithout notice .

PAF 2012 Spring Seminar"Our Rights and Responsibilitiesas Individuals and as Citizens"


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PAF 2012 Spring Seminar

Tampa, FL | June 1 - 2, 2012

Who is PAF?

Location

Renaissance Tampa Internationa l Plaza Hote l(Adjacent to International Plaza)4200 Jim Walter Blvd ., Tamp a, FL 33607800-644-2685 www.marriott.com

The Stand ard for the Para leg al Profession

The Paralegal Assoc iat ion o f Florida , Inc . (PAF), is aprofessional association comprised of more than 1,000pa ralega ls and affiliated firms from across the Stateof Florida . The Assoc iation w as incorpora ted in 1976as Florida Legal Assistants, Inc. and in 2000, changedits name to more accurately reflects the substantivena ture o f the memb ers' responsibilities in rend ering lega lservices -- while under the supervision of an attorney --and clearly distinguish their profession from other lawoffice support personnel.

PAF is the largest and oldest statewide paralegalorganization in Florida. An affiliate of the NationalAssociation of Legal Assistants, PAF is a recognized

lead er in the lega l com munity with a strong history whichprovide s PAF with the founda tion to continue to providean effec tive a nd we ll-respe c ted voice for its mem be rs.

PAF exercises leadership, provides a strong continuingvoice and vision to enhance professional standardspromotes continuing education, and encourages ahigh order of e thical a nd professiona l atta inment withinthe paralegal profession.

PAF's members are proud to distinguish themselves asparalegals and to cultivate the paralegal professionthrough professionalism, training and development.

PAF, Inc ., 466 94th Ave No rth, St. Petersburg , FL 33702Tel: 727.258.0460 | Fax: 727.578.9982 | exec direc to [email protected] | www.pafinc.org

Hosted by the PAF Hillsborough ChapterRenaissance Tampa Internationa l Plaza Hotel

Spec ial Events at the Seminar

Thursday, May 31, 2012 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMThe Internationa l Flavor of TampaHosp ita lity Event Hosted by the Hillsborough Cha pter and Sponsored In-Part by DTIPela gia Trattoria / La Fuenta Co urtyard, Rena issance Tamp a Interna tiona l Plaza Hotel

Join your fellow a ttendees for a c ozy meet and gree t with ligh t hors d 'oevres. The Hillsborough Cha pter would like totrea t you to your first c oc ktail or other be verage as you sam ple internationa l cuisine, soa k up the b almy w ea ther andenjoy live music. This is a grea t oppo rtunity to netwo rk and mingle w ith other seminar attend ees in a casual atmo sphe re.

Frida y, June 1, 2012 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PMOwn the Runway ($40 per person)Hosted by PAF, Inc.Neiman Marcus, Internationa l Plaza

PAF invites you to join in a night de dica ted to m aking you "own yourrunway" at this fashion-forward social. Enjoyhors d 'oeuvres with martinis and wine w hile yo u experienc e the la test trends in clothing and accessories. Relax whilegaining a few make-up tips and tricks from Neiman Marcus spec ialists. This event is a PAF exc lusive you won't wa nt to miss!

Saturday, June 2, 2012 | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AMCP / FRP Breakfast (1.0 Hour/Ge nera l) ($30 per person) Must be a CP or FRP to attend.Rena issance Tam pa International Plaza Hotel

Legal resea rch is an integ ral part to e very leg al tea m and prope r exec ution a nd do cumenta tion is key to its successSte tson University Co lleg e of Law's Law Library Direc to r and Professor of Law Reb ec ca S. Tramme ll, J.D. will p resenthe finer po ints of leg a l resea rc h a s it pertains to your suc cess as a paraleg a l.

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PAF reserves the right to c anc el this event for any unforeseea ble c ircum stanc e. Spe akers and sche dule subjec t to cha nge without no tice.


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PAF, Inc ., 466 94th Ave No rth, St. Petersburg , FL 33702Tel: 727.258.0460 | Fax: 727.578.9982 | exec direc to [email protected] | www.pafinc.org

THURSDAY, MAY 31, 20126:00 pm 8:00 pm The Inte rnationa l Flavor of Tamp a

Hospitality Event Hosted b y the Hillsbo rough County Chap ter and Sponsored In-Part by DTIPelag ia Tratto ria / La Fuente Courtyard, Rena issance Tamp a Internationa l Plaza

FRIDAY, June 1, 2012

7:15 am - 8:15 am Visit with Exhibitors, Registration and Continental Breakfast Foy ers D-E

8:15 am - 8:30 am Welcom e Comm ents Salons D-E

8:30 am - 9:30 am Opening / Gene ral Session Salons D-E(1.0 Hr/General) Top ic : The Role of Go vernment in Ind ividua ls' Lives and Ind ividua ls'

Responsibilities as Cit izensSpea ker: Jam es O. Davis, III, Holland & Knight (fo rmer mem ber of US Co ng ress)

9:30 am - 9:45 am Networking Break / Mee t with Exhibitors Foy ers D-E

Trac k 1 Trac k 2Persona l Rights & Responsibilities Governmenta l Rights & Responsibilities

9:45 am - 10:45 am Righ ts & Responsibilities in Family Matters Surviving an IRS Aud it(1.0 hr./ Ge neral) Roo m: Sa lons G-H Roo m: Ma rbella/ Livorno

Spea ker: Ma rk Sandag Spea ker: Mitc h Horow itzPilka & Assoc ., P.A. Fowler White Boggs P.A.

10:45 am - 11:00 am Networking Break / Mee t with Exhibitors

Trac k 1 Trac k 211:00 am - 12:00 pm Winning Your Appea l Med ica re/ Medica id Ap pe a ls(1.0 hr./ Ge neral) Roo m: Sa lons G-H Roo m: Ma rbella/ Livorno

Spea ker: Ha la A. Sand ridg e Spea ker: Laurie Oha llFow ler White Bog gs P.A. Laurie Oha ll Law Offic es

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm General Session, Lunc h and Exhib itors' Presentation Salons D-E(1.0 Hr/General) Top ic : First Am endment Rights and Responsibilities

Spea ker: John Ding felder, ACLU

2:00 pm - 2:15 pm Networking Break / Mee t with Exhibitors Foy ers D-E

Trac k 1 Trac k 22:15 pm - 3:15 pm Rights & Responsibilities of Plaintiffs Fourth Am endment Issues

(1.0 hr./Ge neral) in Persona l Injury Ca ses Suc h As The Pa triot Ac tRoo m: Sa lons G-H Roo m: Ma rbella/ LivornoSpea ker: Jac k Go rdon Spea ker: Rob ert E. O'Neill

Ma ney & Gordon, P.A. US Attorney for the Midd le District o f FL

3:15 pm - 3:30 pm Networking Break / Mee t with Exhibitors

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm General Session Salons D-E(1.0 Hr/General) Top ic : The Rights & Responsibilities of Citizens and the Co urts

Spea ker: Judg e Greg ory P. Holder, 13th Judic ial Circ uit in and for Hillsboroug h Co unty

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm OWN THE RUNWAY (Optional Activity) Neiman Marc us, International Plaza

Tampa, FL | June 1 - 2, 2012Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel





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PAF, Inc ., 466 94th Ave No rth, St. Petersburg , FL 33702

SUNDAY, June 3, 2012

9:00 am - 4:00 pm PAF Boa rd o f Direc tors Meeting Marbe lla/ Livorno Room s

SATURDAY, June 2, 2012

7:30 am - 8:30 am CP / FRP Brea kfast (Must b e a CP or FRP to a tte nd ) Salons D-E(1.0 Hr/General) Top ic : Leg a l Resea rch

Spea ker: Reb ec ca S. Tram mell, Stetson University Colleg e of Law

9:30 am - 9:45 am Networking Break Foy ers D-E

Trac k 1 Trac k 2

Persona l Rights & Responsibilities Governmenta l Rights & Responsibilities8:45 am - 9:45 am Rights of Insured s ERISA and Hea lth Ca re Refo rm(1.0 hr./ Ge neral) Roo m: Sa lons G-H Roo m: Ma rbella/ Livorno

Spea ker: Ge orge Vaka Spea ker: Kirsten VignecVaka Law Group Hill Ward Hend erson

9:45 am - 10:00 am Networking Break

10:00 am - 11:30 am General Session - A Panel Disc ussion Salons D-E(1.5 Hrs/ Eth ics) Top ic : Ethic s and Professiona lism for Paraleg a ls

Spea kers: Frank A. Rod riguez, W. Dona ld Cox, Edward M. WalterCo rporate Creations International Inc . andFow ler White Bog gs P.A.

11:30 am - 11:45 am Closing Rem arks Salons D-E

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm PAF Annual Meeting Salons D-E

Tampa, FL | June 1 - 2, 2012Renaissanc e Tampa Internationa l Plaza Hotel




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