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On the record
The Monthly Newsletter of the Dallas Area Paralegal Association
A member of the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc.
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Happy Mother's Day!! Spring is in full force - the bluebonnets are blooming,
the Rangers are playing, and DAPA has many things in store!
First, I would like to start by thanking our April General Meeting speaker
Paul C. Watler, Partner at Jackson Walker for putting on a fabulous presen-
tation regarding "Freedom of the Press and 'Fake' News: Modern Challenges
to the First Amendment." That was one of the best CLE presentations I
have attended in a while!! And a big thank you to our sponsor RASI, too!
President-Elect, Laura Kehoe, CRPTM
and NFPA Primary, Cindy Welch,
RP® recently traveled to Lexington, KY to attend NFPA's Joint Conference
and brought back some great ideas related to leadership, certification, and
regulation, and were able to network with many of our NFPA friends from
all around the U.S.
DAPA's Leadership/Management Section held its meeting on May 1st - John McShane, attorney and long-
time friend of T. Boone Pickens, spoke about "Boone-isms" and shared leadership advice from Mr. Pick-
ens' book, "The First Billion is the Hardest."
I recently had the opportunity to meet with a lovely student member from the Paralegal Association of
Central Ohio (PACO) who was passing through Dallas on her way to Austin. We had a great conversation
about the future of the paralegal profession. She asked me what I have done to contribute to my organiza-
tion, as well as at other levels - such as at the state and national levels, and how she could help contribute to
the success of paralegal profession. I explained to her the best way to give back was to try to stay involved at
all levels if possible (local, state, and national), and always keep learning! I also explained the importance of
volunteering, pro bono, and community service, and if she couldn't stay involved at all levels, to at least stay
involved with her association.
This month's General Membership Meeting will be held on May 15th and features Speaker Elaine Flud,
General Counsel of DFW International Airport. Ms. Flud will be speaking about legal issues involving
DFW Airport and should prove to be a very interesting meeting!
DAPA is currently planning for our Region II Meeting for NFPA that will be held in Dallas this year the
weekend of June 1-3. Our Region II Director, Mianne Besser, from Denver, Colorado, will be in attend-
ance. If you would like to attend the meeting on Saturday, please rsvp to [email protected]. We
will also be planning a Friday night social event, so be on the lookout for more details!
DAPA's Pro Bono and Community Services Chairperson, Katina Whitfield, will be participating in a High
School Prom for Special Needs Kids that will be attended by more than 75 local students. It's the first event
of its kind in North Texas and includes all of the surrounding local school districts, and students that are
home-schooled. Some of the kids weren't planning on attending their proms because they didn't feel like
they "belonged there." So this is going to be a very wonderful and memorable evening for these special
needs high school juniors and seniors - one they will remember for years to come!
To wrap things up, I cannot say this enough - we are always looking for mentors for our Mentor/Protégé
Program! If you are a paralegal with five (5) or more years of substantive paralegal experience and are
willing to assist new paralegals, we need you! Applications for mentors and proteges can be found within
this newsletter.
And just a reminder, Texas Lawyers for Children (TLC) needs our help! If you haven't already signed up,
I highly encourage you to do so. TLC makes a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children, let's
do what we can to help. You can find the link to sign up under the Pro Bono tab at
www.dallasparalegals.org.
Again, I hope everyone has a very Happy Mother's Day!!
Kelli M. Smith, CRPTM
2018 DAPA President
Upcoming Events /
Section Meetings
May
1 – Texas Lawyers for Children Rustic Fundraising Event
1- Leadership/Management Meeting
2—Medical/PI Meeting
8-Board Meeting
15-General Membership Meeting
June
2 – NFPA Region II Spring Meeting
12—Board Meeting
19-General Membership Meeting
27-North Dallas Section Meeting
Volume XXXVI, Number 5 May 2018
President’s Perspective by: Kelli M. Smith, CRPTM
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The Monthly Newsletter of the Dallas Area Paralegal Association
A member of the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc.
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Dallas Area Paralegal Association
The Dallas Area Paralegal Association (DAPA) was formed on October 23, 1976 as the
Dallas Association of Legal Assistants, and changed its name in 1996. In 1978, DAPA
became affiliated with the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA), an
organization that represents approximately 10,000 paralegals nationwide. DAPA is a
voluntary non-profit corporation composed of paralegals working in all areas of the law,
who are interested in furthering their own professional development, especially
through PACE® and other voluntary certifications, and who are dedicated to the advance-
ment of the paralegal profession as a whole.
On the Record
On the Record is published monthly by the Dallas Area Paralegal
Association as a means of reporting and sharing news and opinions of
interest to DAPA members. Any opinions expressed herein are those of
the writer and not necessarily those of DAPA. Publication herein does
not imply endorsement in any manner.
If you have important information regarding the paralegal profes-
sion, notices of upcoming meetings, events or other dated material, or
section reports to be included in our monthly newsletter, all must be
submitted to the Editor at [email protected] no later than
the 20th day of the month preceding publication. In order to produce
and mail each newsletter to reach our membership in a timely manner,
this deadline must be met. Any material not received by the 20th will be
held for the following month’s publication. Your understanding and
appreciation in meeting our deadline will be greatly appreciated.
If you would like to submit materials for publishing, please send
them via email to [email protected]. The Editor and
Newsletter Committee reserve the right to edit articles submitted for
Volume XXXVI, Number 5 May 2018
Sylvia Almanza
Jennifer Busalacchi
Tiffany Deanda
Rachael Faulkner
Mary Versfelt
Welcome New Members
KEEP IT CURRENT
Please take a moment to review your information on the DAPA website and ensure that the proper information is rec-orded. Important information is sent to Members via mail and e-mail, and it would be very helpful for you to keep your infor-mation updated.
To check your information, go to the Members Only portion of DAPA’s website at www.dallasparalegals.org and click on Edit My Profile. You will be prompted for your username and password. If you have forgotten your password, click on Forgot My Password and it will be e-mailed to you. If you still have problems, e-mail your Executive Director, Mariela Cawthon at [email protected].
In this Issue
President’s Perspective ........................................................................... .1
This Month’s Meetings ......................................................................... .3
Robert Half Legal Lunch and Learn ...................................................... 4
Thank You .............................................................................................. 5
May Pro Bono ......................................................................................... 7
Texas Lawyers for Children .................................................................... 9
General Membership Meeting ............................................................ 13
“Spring Membership Drive” ................................................................ 16
NFPA Operation Gratitude ................................................................. 18
Wendi A. Rogers Mentor Protégé Program ....................................... 20
NFPA News ......................................................................................... 23
2017 Board of Directors .................................................................... 24
Section and Committee Chairs ........................................................... 25
Sustaining Members ........................................................................... 26
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The Monthly Newsletter of the Dallas Area Paralegal Association
A member of the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc.
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*** There is no cost to attend DAPA General Membership Meetings. Specialty section meetings are free to DAPA members and a low cost of $5.00 to non-members. ***
This Month’s Meetings
Speaker: John McShane, Esq.
Topic: Boone-isms: Leadership Lessons Learned
from T. Boone Pickens
Speaker Information: John McShane is a 50 year
trial lawyer, Board Certified in Family Law by the
Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is also a
certified professional coach specializing in coaching lawyers and other
professionals, founder and President of McShane Solutions, LLC a
creative problem solving and life management firm. He is a former
Board member of Texas Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers and a
member of the Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program Committee.
Mr. McShane is a frequent lecturer and speaker and has received
service awards and commendations from the State Bar of Texas.
RSVP to Section Chair, Michele Boerder, CP, to ensure sufficient
seating.
Speaker: John Hopkins, MD, Founder of Disabil-
ity Technology LLC
Topic: Disability Assessment in Personal Injury
Cases
Speaker Information: John Hopkins, MD, found-
er Disability Technology LLC, the Company dedi-
cates to technology and research in human disability and assessment
using 3D human anatomy and mapping data system by analyzing
objective clinical data such as MRI, X-rays, CT, EMG. The World
Health Organization (WHO) defines impairment as any loss or ab-
normality of psychological, physiological or anatomical structure or
function. The company has done thousands of cases for disability
assessment in personal injury, workers compensation as well and
federal and social security disability cases. John has serviced on the
advisory committee working group on treatment Guides for TDI
(Texas Department of Insurance). He is certified in disability evalua-
tion by Texas department of insurance as well as American Academy
of disability evaluator physicians
RSVP to Section Chair, Melody Johnson, CP, to ensure sufficient
seating.
Speaker: Elaine Flud Rodriguez, Esq., General
Counsel of Dallas Fort Worth International
Airport
Topic: Legal Issue Involving DFW Interna-
tional Airport
Speaker Information: Elaine Flud Rodriguez, Esq., General
Counsel of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Ms. Ro-
driguez has held this role since August 2011. Ms. Rodriguez
directs and manages all legal functions for the Airport, includ-
ing management of the Airports inside legal department and
outside legal counsel. Ms. Rodriguez earned her BA from Loy-
ola University New Orleans and her JD from Tulane Universi-
ty School of Law.
RSVP to Programs VP, Mary E. Morman, CP, to ensure sufficient
seating.
DAPA Leadership/Management Section Meeting May 1 at 12:00 p.m. at the Belo
DAPA Medical/PI Section Meeting May 2 at 12:00 p.m. at the Belo
DAPA General Membership Meeting May 15 at 12:00 p.m. at the Belo
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insight into the top trends that are expected to impact Attorney careers and reshape the practice of law in the months
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Our speakers will discuss the latest developments, including the challenges of cybersecurity and data privacy, eDiscovery,
the EU’s GDPR mandate, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. They also will share strategies that attorneys can
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THANK YOU!
DAPA THANKS
FOR SPONSORING THE
APRIL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
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CERTIFICATION RENEWAL REMINDER
If your RP or CRP expires in August or September, now is the time to submit your renewal!
Remember to request approval for any CLEs that may need NFPA approval well before
your RP or CRP expires, as the CLE review takes up to 60 days.
DAPA’s Membership Year Runs from January 1st to December 31st. Don’t Forget to Renew for 2018!
Go To
http://dallasparalegals.org/page.asp?p=Forms to download the Renewal forms and you can pay online!
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May Pro Bono/Community Service Opportunities
RAICES Pro Se Asylum Clinics:
Training - Thursday, May 10, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Law Office of Paul Zoltan, 8610 Greenville, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75243
Clinic - Saturday, May 12, 10:00am
RAICES 1910 Pacific Ave., Suite 5045, Dallas, TX 75201
Packet Pick-up - Saturday, May 26, 10:00am
Law Office of Paul Zoltan, 8610 Greenville, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75243
TangoTab
Saturday, May 12, 8:30am, Bar Louie, 8166 Park Lane, Suite C310, Dallas, TX 75231
For More Information: TangoTab Feed the City
TangoTab has several events each month at various locations around DFW.
Youth Vision Board Workshop
Saturday, May 12, 1-3pm, Balch Springs Library, 12450 Elam Road, Balch Springs, TX 75180
Contact [email protected] to volunteer or to register anyone under 18 years of age
to participate.
Catholic Charities Dallas
Catholic Charities Dallas is launching an initiative to “Make this Mother's Day extra meaningful!” Honor mom
with a donation and CCD will send her a card; a Mass will be offered for her intentions this Mother's Day.
Check out this link for more information: www.ccdallas.org/mothers-day-cards-2018
Immigration Legal Services has scheduled two off-site citizenship workshops and need bilingual volunteer
assistance on Saturday, May 19th at St. Philip’s in Dallas and Saturday, June 9th at the Mexican Consulate in
Dallas. Volunteers are asked to plan to attend the workshop training for new volunteers that also serves as a
refresher for previous volunteers each Thursday prior, from 6-8:30 PM at our Mockingbird location where
dinner will be provided. When serving at the workshop, volunteers are expected to arrive at the Saturday
event by 8:30 and stay until around 4 PM; lunch is also provided.
Catholic Charities also has a wide variety of other opportunities for volunteers who have completed their online volunteer orientation. For
more information, see their website.
20th Annual Promise House Golf Classic
Are you an avid golfer? Or do you know one? Don't miss your chance to bid on some great rounds of golf and support homeless youth! For
more information: click here
Monday, May 21, Shotgun Start 1:00pm, Bent Tree Country Club, 5201 Westgrove Dr., Dallas, TX 75248
SoupMobile – DAPA’s 2018 Charity
Saturday, May 26, 10:00am, 200 Fitness Court, Coppell, TX 75019
For More Information: SoupMobile flyer DVAP Clinics and Workshops
Clinics may be cancelled because of severe weather, federal holidays, or voting. To confirm that a clinic will occur as scheduled, please
call 214-243-2247.
For more information: DVAP website
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Upcoming and Ongoing Opportunities
NFPA Operation Gratitude - Give Back! NFPA is pleased to announce our corporate partnership with Operation Gratitude. Operation Grati-
tude sends Care Packages filled with entertainment, hygiene, and handmade items, non-perishable
snacks, and personal letters of appreciation to U.S. Troops, First Responders, Veterans, Military Fami-
lies, and Wounded Heroes & their Care Givers. The NFPA Pro Bono and Armed Forces Committees
are pleased to support this wonderful project. This project provides our associations with the oppor-
tunity to express our gratitude to those who serve. Please click here for details on how you or your local
association can participate.
NFPA and the Homeless Youth Legal Network
The ABA HYLN Pro Bono project is a new initiative aimed at increasing legal services and improving out-
comes for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. Pro bono paralegal assistance may be needed
at shelters in your area. The ABA is currently conducting a survey to gather information and match potential
lawyers and non-lawyer volunteers. Please visit this link to complete the survey and check the “volunteer non-
lawyer” box. Contact Christine Flynn, NFPA/ABA Pro Bono Liaison, with any questions.
Catholic Charities Dallas
Amazon Wishlist for our Cardinal Farrell Community Center summer camp is now live and accepting donated
items. To order, please click the link and the items will be delivered to the proper address. Our students appre-
ciate your generosity!
The Jan Pruitt Community Pantry is a client-choice food pantry that is now open in Lancaster, TX. It requires 6
volunteers per day every Tuesday – Saturday to assist in serving the hungry in this area. We ask for assistance in
4-hour shifts ranging from 8 AM – 5 PM but can accept any amount of time you are able to give.
Immigration Legal Services is currently setting up the next round of citizenship classes to begin in August, 2018.
Classes will run once a week for three months and is seeking instructors who can commit to the three-month
block. Classes are offered at offsite locations and are primarily offered during nights and weekends though some are during the working busi-
ness day. Everyday Kidz 1
st Annual Prom Dress and Suit Giveaway
For more information contact [email protected], office (214) 240-8421.
EAST DALLAS
1st & 3rd Thursdays each month – 5:00pm
Grace United Methodist Church
4105 Junius at Haskell, Dallas, TX 75246
SOUTH DALLAS
1st, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month – 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Center Core Services Building
2922 Martin Luther King Blvd., Room 122, Dallas, Texas 75215
WEST DALLAS
2nd & 4th Thursdays each month – 5:00pm
West Dallas Multipurpose Center
2828 Fish Trap Road Dallas, Texas 75212
GARLAND
3rd Thursday each month – 5:00pm
Salvation Army Downtown Garland
451 W. Avenue D Garland, Texas 75040
FRIENDSHIP WEST BAPTIST CHURCH
3rd Wednesday each month – 5:30pm
2020 West Wheatland Road Dallas, Texas 75232
TRIANGLE NEIGHBORHOOD
3rd Tuesdays each month – 5:00pm
St. Phillip’s Community Center
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Dallas, Texas 75215
VETERANS
1st Friday each month – 1:30pm (for veterans and their families)
Veterans Resource Center
4900 S. Lancaster Rd. Dallas, TX 75216
WILLS
Wednesday, May 9 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Concord Senior Center
6808 Pastor Bailey Dr., Dallas, TX 75237
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National Paralegal Reporter
Seeks
Immigration-themed articles for Summer Issue
Articles needed for the Summer 2018 Issue on Immigration: Trafficking
Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Sanctuary city
The path to citizenship Recent supreme court.rulings and the effects
Student-centered article Other informative or useful articles of interest to paralegals. Deadline extended to March
15th. Contact the editor, Dan O’Leary at [email protected] for more information.
NFPA REGION II SPRING MEETING
SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 2018
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
AT PLAINS CAPITAL IN DOWNTOWN DALLAS
If you are a DAPA member and would like to attend, please email Cindy Welch at
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APRIL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
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APRIL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (CONT.)
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Shadow a Board Member
We are looking for voting members who want to shadow Board Members and find out more about their particular positions. If you are interested, please contact Kelli M. Smith, CRP
TM at [email protected] or Mariela Cawthon
at [email protected]. Come to a board meeting and learn how your board of directors works! We work hard but we have a lot of fun! Come join a meeting and shadow a board member. Shadowing a Board Member doesn't require any work, but lets you see what a position involves if you are interested in future participation on the Board. Come see if you like it!
Interested in getting involved with DAPA and the paralegal legal community? DAPA has several positions open. To learn more about these positions and other exciting ways to volunteer, please contact Executive Director, Mariela Cawthon, for more information.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Do you have an article, tip or tricks that you want to share with DAPA members? Publish them in the “On The Record” Newsletter! The dead-
line for submission is the 20th of the preceding month. Please send your submissions to the Newsletter Editor at [email protected].
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DALLAS AREA PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION'S WENDI A. ROGERS MENTOR PROGRAM
Submit completed forms to [email protected].
Application for Prospective Mentor
Name:
(please print or type)
Firm:
Mailing Address:
Work Tele-
phone:
Facsimile:
Email Address:
Are you a current voting member of DAPA?
Number of Years of Substantive
Paralegal Experience
Practice Area(s)
Special Needs, Requests or
Preferences
As a Mentor of DAPA, you hereby agree that you are a member in good standing of DAPA, that you have five (5)
or more years of substantive paralegal experience, that you are willing to assist a new paralegal by answering ques-
tions relating to his/her area(s) of law, or area(s) of experience, or other general paralegal-related questions, includ-
ing involvement in local, state and national paralegal associations; and you agree to be accessible to your assigned
Protégé on an as-needed basis throughout the year, and at a minimum, you agree to meet or communication with
your assigned Protégé on a monthly basis.
Signature:
Date: For DAPA Use Only
Date Received: Date Matched:
Name of Protégé:
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DALLAS AREA PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION'S
WENDI A. ROGERS MENTOR PROGRAM
Submit completed formsto [email protected].
Application for Prospective Protégé
Name:
Mailing Address:
Firm/School:
Telephone: Facsimile:
Email Address:
Practice Area(s)
Are you a current DAPA member? Are you currently a Par-
alegal Student?
Number of Years of Substantive
Paralegal Experience
Anticipated Graduation
Date:
I am requesting a
Mentor for the
following reasons:
Career objectives
Education goals
Current information on the paralegal
profession, including certifications
Resume review and tips for interviewing
for a paralegal position
Other:
As a Protégé of DAPA, you hereby agree that you are a member in good standing of DAPA, that you have three
Signature:
Date: For DAPA Use Only
Date Received: Date Matched: Name of Mentor:
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NFPA News
REPORTING PRO BONO and COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS
We are excited to announce that pro bono and community service reporting is now set up through your member login on the NFPA website. 1. Go to the NFPA website ( www.paralegals.org ) 2. Sign in with your email and password 3. Once logged in, go to the Pro Bono tab and select “Reporting Pro Bono and Community Service Hours” 4. The form will auto fill your name and individual information that was provided to NFPA by your local association. 5. Complete the form and submit. The reporting period will remain July 1st through June 30th— so get your time in to NFPA!! Please report pro bono hours on a quarterly basis so that the NFPA Liaison to the ABA can share your service hours and projects with the ABA. NFPA’s Model Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Guidelines for reinforcement state that: EC-1.4(d) A paralegal should aspire annually to contribute twenty-four (24) hours of Pro Bono Publico services . . . . EC-1.4(e) A paralegal should aspire to contribute twenty-four (24) hours of Community Service on an annual basis. Contact Cindy Welch, CRP
TM if you have any questions.
2018 NFPA Annual Convention and Policy Meeting
October 25-28
Seattle, Washington
NFPA Webinar “Medical Malpractice 101: From the Paralegal’s View”
May 31, 2018
A New Student Webpage Added to the NFPA Website!
Go to http://www.paralegals.org/students and there are added links to the
“Become a Member” and “Entering the Paralegal Profession Page”
NFPA Coordinators Positions Available!
Go to www.paralegals.org/default.asp?page=98 to see all of positions!
If you’d like to receive NFPA’s bi-monthly e-newsletter—you can sign up here!
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2018 Board of Directors
President
Kelli M. Smith, CRPTM
President Elect
Laura Kehoe, CRPTM
Programs Vice President
Mary Morman, CP
Membership Vice President
Melissa Leslie, TBLS-BCP
Education Vice President
Michelle Kiner, ACP
Professional Development Director Hilary Roberts
Secretary
Angela Wilson
Treasurer
Debra Albright
NFPA Primary Representative
Cindy Welch, RPTM
Communications Director
Debbi Lowe
Director-at-Large
Floy Gaidarski
Past President Board Advisor
Michele Boerder, CP
Kathy K. Connell
Executive Director
Mariela Evora Cawthon, CP, TBLS-BCP
To find out more on each of the Board members,
please visit DAPA’s website at www.dallasparalegals.org
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Section Chairs Animal Law
[Available Position] [email protected]
Bankruptcy
[Available Position]
Collin County
Shenna Lawless [email protected]
Corporate Law
Floy Gaidarski
Criminal Law
[Available Position]
Family Law Melanie Isaac-White, TBLS-BCP
Government
[Available Position]
Intellectual Property Law
Michelle Kiner, ACP
Leadership/Management Michele Boerder, CP, TBLS-BCP
Las Colinas Michele Boerder, CP, TBLS-BCP
Litigation
Candy Ryan, CRP™
Medical / Personal Injury
Melody Johnson
North Dallas
Cynthia Minchillo, CRP™
Probate Law
[Available Position]
Real Estate
Marion Washington
Technology
Aaron Bath
Appointments and Committee Chairs Assistant Secretary Kathy K. Connell [email protected] CLE Audit Committee Kathy K. Connell [email protected] Elections Committee Sheila White [email protected] Entertainment Committee Lisa Fenty [email protected]
Ethics Committee Kay Redburn, TBLS-BCP [email protected] Financial Audit Committee Angela Wilson [email protected] Job Bank Administrator Tamara Hill [email protected] Membership Committee Melissa Leslie, TBLS-BCP [email protected]
Wendi A. Rogers Mentor / Protégé Program [Available Position] [email protected]
Membership Survey Laura Kehoe, CRP™ [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Debbi Lowe [email protected] Newsletter Committee Debbi Lowe [email protected] Assistant Newsletter Editor Andréa Clark [email protected] National Affairs/ NFPA Committee
Cindy Welch, RP®
[email protected] NFPA Secondary Representative Melissa Leslie, TBLS [email protected] NFPA Certification Ambassador Cindy Welch, RP
®
Candy Ryan, CRP™ [email protected] Paralegal of the Year Award Michele Boerder, CP, TBLS-BCP [email protected]
Pro Bono / Community Service Chair KaTina Whitfield, CRP™, ALP [email protected]
Professional Development Committee Hilary Roberts [email protected] Programs Committee Mary Morman, CP [email protected] Publications Committee Angela Wilson [email protected]. Public Relations Committee [Available Position] [email protected] Rules and Bylaws Committee Kathy K. Connell [email protected] Scholarship Committee
Floy Gaidarski [email protected]
Special Awards Committee
Michele Boerder, CP, TBLS-
BCP
paralegalaward@
dallasparalegals.org Strategic Long Range Planning Kelli M. Smith, CRP™ [email protected]
Student Liaison Collin County College [Available Position] [email protected] Student Liaison El Centro College [Available Position] [email protected] Student Liaison SMU [Available Position] [email protected] Sustaining Member Candi Ryan, CRP™ [email protected] TAPA (Texas Alliance of Paralegal Associations) Laura Kehoe, CRP™ [email protected] Weekly Communications Manager Debbi Lowe [email protected]
Website Administrator Kathy Davis, PLS [email protected] Assistant Website Administrator [Available Position] [email protected]
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through their continued support and generosity that DAPA is able to keep membership rates low and provide social events
and CLEs at a low cost.
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