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Calendar of Events

Thursday, March 28, 2013; Noon
Speakers: Judge Sherry Shipman and her Court Administrator, Shannon Davis

Thursday, April 25, 2013; Noon
Half-Day CLE event
"Protect Yourself - Beyond Due Diligence"
"Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Medical Directives"
"The Technological Aspects of Ethics"

Directions to Oakmont Country Club

Oakmont Country Club is located at 1901 Oakmont Drive, Corinth, Texas off I-35E between Lewisville and Denton.

  • Exit 461 - Shady Shores Rd / Post Oak Drive
  • Turn west onto Post Oak Drive
  • Turn right onto Robinson Rd at stop sign
  • Turn left onto Oakmont Dr - you will see an Oakmont sign in the median
  • Turn right into Oakmont Country Club (second right
Cost of Meeting Lunch: $14
RSVP REQUIRED 3 DAYS PRIOR TO EACH MEETING
Send RSVP to ria@cokerlegal.com

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The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas offers continuing education for paralegals online. They also provide a statewide CLE calendar. You do not need to be a member of the PD to participate in these events. For Paralegal Division CLE information, please visit their website at www.txpd.org.

Denton County Paralegal Association


History

The Greater Denton Legal Assistants Association (GDLAA) was founded in 1991. In 2005 the Association changed its name to the Denton County Paralegal Association (DCPA).

Purpose

DCPA’s purpose is to promote the professional objectives and goals of paralegals in Denton County, Texas, to encourage, promote, and conduct programs of continuing education and professional development, as well as to promote high standards of integrity and professionalism for paralegals.

Mission Statement

The DCPA’s mission is to promote the paralegal profession and goals of the paralegal by

  • Recognizing the unique challenges facing the paralegal.
  • Emphasizing continuing legal education among members of the profession.
  • Promoting high standards of integrity and professionalism for paralegals.
  • Advocating utilization of the paralegal as a valued team member.
  • Providing networking opportunities among peers.
  • Providing a voice for its members on the issues facing the paralegal profession.
  • Establishing positive fellowship among Association members and members of the legal community.

2013 DCPA Officers:

Ria Sherman – President
Kim Guertler – President-Elect
Michelle James – Secretary/Parliamentarian
Lisa Pittman – Treasurer
Jennifer Stout – Historian

2013 DCPA Committee Chairs:

Membership – Gina Elliott, Chair
CLE – Vicki Schmidt, Chair
Social – Christy Powell, Chair
Newsletter – Lisa Pittman, Chair
Legal Directory – Michele George, Chair
Fundraising – Michelle Beecher, Chair
TAPA – Jennifer Stout, Chair
Scholarship - Georgya Rankin, Chair

Code of Ethics

To effect its purpose, DCPA adopts as a guideline for professional conduct the Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility of the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.

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