2023 Paralegal Day! Join Us at Offshore Rooftop on September 21st

The IPA will be celebrating Paralegal Day in Illinois on September 21, 2023, proclaimed by Governor JB Pritzker.  We will celebrate our special occasion at the Offshore Rooftop on Navy Pier as we take in the beautiful views🌅⛵and delicious food and beverages🌮🍸.  We encourage Paralegals to register for this one of a kind event! The early bird registration runs through this Friday, September 8th. Read More

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September 21st is Paralegal Day in Illinois, as proclaimed by Governor Pritzker.  Come join us at Offshore Rooftop to celebrate this special occasion as well as the end of summer.

Beginning at 5:30 pm, join us and enjoy cocktails, appetizers, dinner, spectacular views from Offshore Rooftop on Navy Pier, and conversations with your fellow paralegals.  We will be outside; however, in the case of inclement weather, we will move our party indoors.

Early Bird Registration (through 9/8) for IPA Members is $25; Non-Members $30.
Late Registration (beginning 9/9) for IPA Members is $30; Non-Members $40.

Price includes:

• Passed Appetizers
• Taco Bar
• 2 hours of Open Bar (Seltzers + Draft, Bottle, Can Beer + Wine + House Liquor Selection)

Space for this event is limited, so make sure you REGISTER EARLY to reserve your spot and to get the EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION RATE!

Platinum Sponsor of 2023 Illinois Paralegal Day:

Gold Sponsors of 2023 Illinois Paralegal Day:

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Join us for an impactful presentation by Chere Estrin followed by an engaging conversation between panelists and attendees covering all aspects of personal and career growth. Chere will discuss “How to Move Up the Invisible Career Ladder” and the panelists will dive into topics including alternative career paths for paralegals, personal branding, paving your own path and much more!

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New (and not so new) Member Lunch

This month's Featured Board Member Helen Kasic, who will discuss the Importance of Networking. 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! Read More + Register

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1st Source Bank Announces the Promotion of Trina Harmon

South Bend, Ind. (August 29, 2023) – 1st Source Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Trina Harmon, Senior Paralegal, to Officer of the Bank. Mrs. Harmon holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from IU Bloomington and has earned her Paralegal Certificate from the National Center for Paralegal Training in Atlanta, Ga. Ms. Harmon serves as co-chair of the in-house committee for the Illinois Paralegal Association and is active with Junior Achievement. IPA members may submit accomplishments for future recognition via email to IPA@ipaonline.org.

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Navigating Regulatory Waters: The Integral Role of Paralegals in Regulatory Compliance

Paralegals play a pivotal role in supporting legal teams and businesses to achieve and maintain compliance. Don’t overlook your regulatory compliance team! This critical business aspect ensures companies adhere to laws, regulations, and guidelines to maintain ethical practices and prevent costly, painful legal consequences. This brief article explores paralegals' complex responsibilities in regulatory compliance and their contributions to upholding integrity in your company. Read More

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New Bills and Appellate Decisions Are Going to Make Litigation Interesting

There have been some interesting bills and appellate decisions that are going to make things interesting for litigation in the very near future.  I don't know about all of you, but my trial calendar over the next year is getting quite full and with cases from across the country, I can attest that it is not just happening here in Illinois.   The Civil Discovery (Expedited Trial) Senate Bill has some very interesting pieces, but the one that concerns me the most is the "expedited trial".  Will this add additional stress to an already packed court schedule that is still recovering from COVID? Read More

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Free eBook from InfoTrack

What is a revenue leak? How do you know what to look for? And what do you do about them? We're here to help. The list of potential leak sources is long, but many firm leaders don’t even have time to sit down and audit them. That’s why we’ve created this eBook. It is intended as a tactical guide and workbook to help you identify what is costing your firm money so you can take immediate action to overcome them.   Download your free eBook now and start plugging your revenue leaks.

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Important Notices and Useful Information

ABA's Standing Committee on Paralegals's The Economic Benefits of Paralegal Utilization, second edition Revised Illinois Pattern Civil Jury Instructions 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.

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Non-IPA CLE Opportunities

CLE opportunities listed are provided for informational purposes only.  Contact the provider to dertermine if the seminar is suited to your skill level and for its applicability. September 13 | 12pm Central - Mental Health Law: Understanding Race, Ethnicity, and Bias in the Legal Profession (NALA) September 27 | 12pm Central - Corporate Compliance: Contract Review, Management, & Administration (NALA) September 28 | 12pm Central - To Thine Own Billing Be True (NALA) Sustaining and Educational Institution members of IPA can list their upcoming CLE opportunities in The Lookout by emailing the information to IPA@ipaonline.org.

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2023 Previous Issues of The Lookout

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