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April 2023

IPA's 2023 Board of Directors Elections Recap

The 2023 Annual Meeting was held on April 13th. Samantha Misch was elected to her first term as a Director of IPA, along with re-elected Directors Catherine Antolec, Larice Davis, Jennifer Fryer, and Liana Podman. Following the Annual Meeting, the new Board of Directors held their first board meeting and elected Melissa Jurik to another term as President, as well as Catherine Antolec (Vice President), Liana Podman (Treasurer), and Sally Fleissner (Secretary).

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Yvonne Kriss

New (and not so new) Member Lunch

This month's Featured Board Member is Jennifer Fryer, who will cover IPA's Voluntary Accreditation Plan - ILAP - available to Regular Members.

Join us on the 4th Wednesday of each month in 2023 for a New Member Lunch.

While this event is called "New Member Lunch", it is open to ALL members!

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IPA's Spring Education Series - Still Time to Register!

Two weeks down, three more to go!

There is still time to register for the IPA's Spring Education Series, which is taking place over the course of 5 weeks during the months of April and May. We have completed 8 sessions so far, with 12 more to go. BUT...guess what? The previous sessions have been recorded and are available to registrants for on-demand viewing!

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60 Years Later, Gideon’s Legacy Lives On

You may not know who Clarence Earl Gideon is, but his Supreme Court Case Gideon v. Wainwright was fundamental in refining a criminal defendant's right to counsel. U.S. District Judge Micaela Alvarez, chair of the Judicial Conference's Defender Services Committee, is quoted in the article stating "the Gideon case remains significant today because it established that no one can pick and choose who is and isn't worthy of having the right to counsel based on the size of their wallet." Click here to learn more about this landmark case.

The Truth About Lying on a Resume – It Can Kill Your Candidacy

"There is no place for inaccuracy on a resume or application, whether by fabrication, embellishment, or omission. Don’t make stuff up, twist information, or distort details to gain an advantage."

Read this important post by Tami Riggs

Important Notices and Useful Information

Illinois Supreme Court Rules 793, 794, 795, and 796 are Amended

Do you have any other updates to share with everyone? Send an email to IPA@ipaonline.org and we will add to our next issue of The Lookout.

Important Updates and Useful Information

Are You Looking For A New Paralegal Position?

Are you aware that the IPA's website lists Employment Opportunities? Employers throughout the state post job listings on our website. New listings are added almost daily. If you are looking for a job, this is the first place you should look!

Is Your Firm Looking To Hire A Paralegal?

If your employer is seeking to hire a paralegal, please remind your HR department that listings can be placed on the IPA's website. There is no fee to place a listing.