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• POP UP CLE WITH GAGE WAGGONER

  • When
    February 18, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM

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  DCPA Welcomes Gage Waggoner, Professor of Paralegal Studies

   as our February 18, 2026  POP UP CLE Speaker!

  Conducting Effective Interviews of Clients and Non-client Witnesses 

  This presentation will provide strategies for maximizing the relevant information obtained during interviews of clients and non-client witnesses.   

  
  

  Gage Waggoner is a Professor of Paralegal/Legal Studies in the ABA-approved paralegal program at Collin College in Collin County, Texas. Among the courses he regularly teaches are Legal Writing and a special course he developed, Introduction to Legal Conventions, which covers the rules and customs of English grammar, punctuation, diction, and writing style from the perspective of the legal profession. Before joining the faculty at Collin County College, Gage practiced law in Dallas for 19 years in the fields of insurance law and civil litigation in state and federal courts. He earned his J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law in 1995 and his B.A. in English from Tulane University in 1991. He is a licensed member of the State Bar of Texas and a member of the American Association for Paralegal Education.

   This meeting will be held  Via Zoom on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

  at 12pm cst. 

  ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

  You may register here: POP UP CLE WITH GAGE WAGGONER

  DCPA  members are free, non-members are $10.

  Please note that this is an accredited CLE  by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
  

  Thank you all for your continued support of our DCPA and we hope to see everyone. 

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• CLE WITH DEANDRA GRANT

  • When
    February 26, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Denton Law Center - 1504 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas 76201

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  DCPA Welcomes Deandra Grant, Attorney  

   as our February 26th  CLE Speaker!

  A Behind the Scenes Look at a Criminal Defense Firm 

  This session provides a practical overview of discovery challenges, case management strategies, and effective client communication across four common criminal case types: DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Offenses, and Sex Offenses. Attendees will learn how to efficiently organize evidence, manage deadlines, and navigate sensitive client interactions while adapting to the unique issues presented in each category of offense. The presentation focuses on real‑world workflows and best practices to support smooth, well‑managed cases from intake through resolution.

  

  Deandra Grant is a Texas‑born attorney raised in Plano and a graduate of Plano Senior High School, Trinity University, and SMU Law. Known for her strong work ethic and long-standing dedication to DWI defense, she is a Super Lawyers honoree since 2011, AV® Preeminent™ rated, and author of the annually updated Texas DWI Manual. Outside of law, she is active in dog rescue, serves as Vice President of Living the Doxie Dream Rescue & Sanctuary, and shares her home with five rescue dachshunds. She enjoys travel, medieval European history, and is an avid Van Halen (DLR-era) fan.

  For those of you who are able to make it in person, we will have Chick-Fil-A's boxed lunches ordered and delivered for a $15.00 fee. The cut off to order your meal will be Monday, February 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

  Chick-Fil-A’s Box Lunches Options Come With Chips and Brownie:

  
  

  Classic:

  Chicken Sandwich 

  Spicy Chicken Sandwich 

  
  

  Nuggets:

  8 count Nuggets

  
  

  Wraps:

  Cool Chicken Wrap

  Southwest Veggie Wrap

  
  

  Please enter your selection when you register under the "Lunch" tab.

   This meeting will be held  In Person and Via Zoom on Thursday, February 26, 2026

  at 12pm cst. 

  ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

  You may register here: CLE WITH DEANDRA GRANT

  DCPA  members are free, non-members are $10 (excluding lunch)

  Please note that this an accredited CLE by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for certification and recertification continuing legal education.
  

  Thank you all for your continued support of our DCPA and we hope to see everyone. 

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