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NFPA Awarding PACE Scholarships

If you are interested in taking the PACE, you might be awarded a PACE scholarship through NFPA.  Hurry, the deadline to apply is July 11th.  Read more.


TBPA's Newest RP

We'd like to congratulate Lynn Gompper, on achieving the Registered Paralegal (RP) designation.

If you are interested in taking the PACE and would like to learn more, please visit our PACE page.  Study groups are forming soon. 


July Luncheon Meeting

Plan now to  join us* for our July luncheon which will be held the third Wednesday, July 16, 2008.  Tami Dodd with the Hillsborough County Guardian Ad Litem program

Be sure to RSVP your attendance to Nita Serrano, RP, on or before July 9th.  If your check and reservation form will not reach Nita by the 9th, please send her an email confirming your attendance & choice of entree.  Under no circumstances can reservations be accepted after the 9th.  TBPA shall not be responsible for any postal or email delays.  Download this month's luncheon reservation form.

*Guests are limited to two attendances per year.  Click here to learn how to become a member.

Other Continuing Legal Education Opportunities

Seminar:  A Paralegals Role in Expert Witness Selection
Date:  July 26, 2008
4 Credit Hours

Presented by Attorney David T. Tirella, a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer with the National Board of Trial Advocacy with over 18 years experience. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at Stetson University College of Law and Adjunct Instructor at the University of Miami, Paralegal Studies. He developed and teaches "Expert Witness- From Selection to Presentation" at Stetson and has also developed an expert witness seminar for paralegals. The seminar will be a 4 hour interactive workshop with topics to include: the who, what where, when why and how of expert witness selection.  The seminar has been approved for 4 credit hours by both NALA and NFPA.

Title: A Paralegal's Role In Expert Witness Selection
Date: July 26, 2008
Time: 9am to 1pm
Location: Local hotel TBA
Capacity: Capped at 18 due to interactive nature of workshop
Cost: $200 (includes seminar material)

For more information, contact davidtirella@yahoo.com or at 813-505-1741.

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Seminar:  Internet Researching for Paralegals in Florida
Date:  July 30, 2008
6 Credit Hours approved by NFPA and NALA

Presented by TBPA Members, Mike Bragg and Jay Quigley, RP, CP.

In our fast-paced legal world, we are often asked to find information about someone or something, usually at a moment’s notice. Be the one your attorney or firm relies upon! Attend this seminar and learn from two seasoned paralegals who routinely use the internet as a valuable resource in their daily practice. Not only will you will learn some great internet searching tips, but you’ll also be introduced to several websites that can make your job easier and sometimes even fun!

Title: Internet Researching for Paralegals in Florida
Date: July 30, 2008
Time: 9am to 4:30pm
Location: Double Tree Guest Suites, 3050 N. Rocky Point Dr., Tampa
Cost: $319 (includes seminar material). 
Members of the Tampa Bay Paralegal Association are eligible for a discounted rate by using discount code E7972091.

For more information, see the Seminar Brochure.


TBPA Looking for Paralegal Mentors

TBPA has launched it's Paralegal Mentoring Program.  If you want to participate as a Mentor or if you'd like to be assigned a Mentor, you can download the application or drop us a line at mentor@tbpa.org.


TBPA to Support Legal Navymen

The Tampa Bay Paralegal Association is proud to participate in NFPA’s Navy Legalman and Military Paralegal Outreach Program.  The purpose of this program is to provide support and bring comfort, along with information and news regarding the civilian paralegal profession to our military paralegal counterparts serving our Country overseas.  Read more.


Mission Statement

Tampa Bay Paralegal Association, Inc. is a local Florida voice and the standard for excellence for the paralegal profession through its work on the issues of regulation, ethics, and education.  Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, TBPA is a non-profit professional organization representing paralegals in the Tampa Bay area.



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Contact Information

As a member-driven organization, we love to receive input and feedback from our members.  Please feel free to contact us with any comments or suggestions. 
 
President:  Leslie Matthews, CLA
             
                       
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P.O. Box 2840
Tampa, FL  33601
       
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