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2026 FEC 

Join us for IPA's 2026 In-Person Fall Education Conference!


This year’s conference features an exciting lineup of nine seminars designed to inform, inspire, and elevate today’s paralegals.

Explore key practice areas including Corporate Law, Contracts, Bankruptcy, Property Tax, Workers' Comp, Family Law, Copyrights, and Litigation. You’ll also refine your expertise with a focused session on the the ethics of Artificial Intelligence in the legal field.

Whether you're aiming to deepen your knowledge or stay ahead of the curve, this is a must-attend event for forward-thinking professionals.

Gain insights. Build connections. Enhance your impact.



Registration Information: Mailed registration forms must be postmarked on or before October 30, 2026 to avoid paying the Late Registration rate. Beginning October 31, 2026, Late Registration rates apply. 

Cancellations and Substitutions:  A full refund is available upon receipt of written request received by October 31, 2026. Substitution of registrants is permitted.

CLE Info:  Pending Continuing Legal Education credit by NALA.




Remember to only register for 1 seminar in each time slot/Breakout that you will be attending.

You must click on each of the seminars you will be attending; however remember to only register for 1 seminar in each time slot/Breakout that you will be attending.

AFTER YOU CLICK "REGISTER NOW" TO THE RIGHT, ON THE NEXT PAGE, YOU WILL CHOOSE YOUR BREAKOUT SESSIONS, OPTIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PIN, AND OPTIONAL PROCTORING, FOLLOWED BY THE SEMINAR(S) THAT YOU WILL BE ATTENDING BY CHECKING THE BOX TO THE RIGHT OF EACH OPTION THAT PERTAIN(S) TO YOUR REGISTRATION :
  1. Optional Scholarship Pin Purchase
  2. Optional Volunteer Proctoring
  3. Each seminar you will be attending (limit one per time slot/Breakout: 12:45-1:45, 2:15-3:15, 3:45-4:45)
2026 FEC Agenda

Date

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Location

Roosevelt University
430 South Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL  60605
USA

Event Contact(s)

Yvonne Kriss

Category

Education Conferences

Registration Info

Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be received prior to October 31st at 5:00 pm. Substitution of registrant is allowed with no fee.

Number of People Who Will Attend

Non-Member *
* This can be your primary registrant type. Only one primary registrant type is allowed per registration.
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Fall Education Conference Registration
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Standard IPA Scholarship Pin
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I Am Willing To Proctor Seminars That I Am Attending
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12:45 PM - 1:45 PM: Before You Prompt: Responsible AI for the Modern Paralegal
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12:45 PM - 1:45 PM: Behind the Petition: Practical Workflows, Ethical Boundaries, and...
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12:45 PM - 1:45 PM: Copyright Basics for Paralegals: Identifying Risks and Supporting Compliance
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2:15 PM - 3:15 PM: Navigating Uncertain Waters: What you need to Know About Government Contracting
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2:15 PM - 3:15 PM: Collecting and Preserving Online & Electronic Evidence - Best Practices
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2:15 PM - 3:15 PM: Follow the Money: Hidden Assets, Dissipation and Financial Discovery in Illinois
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3:45 PM - 4:45 PM: Corporate Filings & Compliance Essentials
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3:45 PM - 4:45 PM: Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law: How Intoxication and Workplace Altercations..
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3:45 PM - 4:45 PM: Update on Illinois Property Tax Appeals