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.

2010 DCPA Officers:

Michele George – President
Vicki Schmidt – President-Elect
Kim Thornburg – Secretary
Lisa Pittman – Treasurer/Parlimentarian
Gloria Porter – Historian

2010 DCPA Committee Chairs:

Membership – Sunnie Palmer
CLE – Vicki Schmidt
Fund Raising – Kim Thornburg
Social – Barbara Denton and Pam Snavely – Co-Chairs
Newsletter – Lisa Pittman
Legal Directory – Michele George
Scholarship – Debbie Maldonado

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.