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Tips from the Trenches | Artificial Intelligence: What It Is, Isn’t, and How Paralegals Can Use It to Get Ahead - December 7 | Join the New Paralegal Regulation Committee | Tips from the Trenches Lunch | How to clean up your social media presence [for legal professionals] | FREE DOWNLOAD: "Total Tech Detox" | Non-IPA CLE Opportunities | Upcoming Events | New and Renewed Members | Employment Opportunities | Previous Issues of The Lookout

The Lookout

THE LOOKOUT
November 2023

Tips from the Trenches

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we often take this time to reflect on blessings of the past year. Over the last year, the IPA has held a monthly "New (and not so new) Member Lunch" sessions where each of our board members have hosted and presented a topic to our members. A few months ago, Sally Fleissner shared her tip for creating exhibit stickers/labels in Adobe and that inspired us to switch up our member lunches for the next year. We are going to bring an all new series called "Tips from the Trenches" which will include small tidbits that we have picked up over the years that we are thankful for and couldn't live without.

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Melissa Jurik          

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Artificial Intelligence: What It Is, Isn’t, and How Paralegals Can Use It to Get Ahead

Join us on December 7th for this intriguing and timely topic.  One hour of CLE pending.


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Join the New Paralegal Regulation Committee

Exciting news for Illinois Paralegal Association members! Introducing the Paralegal Regulation Committee. This committee's focus will be on monitoring paralegal regulations nationwide, gleaning insights into industry standards and best practices. Our goal is to craft a tailored regulatory framework for Illinois, that we can share publicly when there is movement in Illinois paralegal licensing again. We'll actively monitor and assess the performance of paralegal industries in other states, allowing us to adapt and excel in our evolving landscape.

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 Samantha Misch       

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Tips from the Trenches Lunch

Join us on your lunch hour the 4th Wednesday of eac h month for Tips from the Trenches where an IPA Board member or Chairperson will discuss a tip or tool that they have learned over the years that has made their job easier

This month, Gordon Ferguson will discuss how to set up, save, and access Outlook templates for messages to the same parties and with the same body text. For example, as a litigation paralegal, Gordon frequently sends service emails to the same set of opposing counsel, with the case name and number in the subject, and with the same basic message. It saves him a ton of time to set all that up once and re-use it.  He is going to show you how you can do the same.

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How to clean up your social media presence [for legal professionals]

As legal professionals, we all are aware of the impact that social media can have on our clients, but have you taken a look at your digital profile says about you recently? Whether you’re looking for a new job, aiming for a promotion, starting a law firm, or even launching a political career, it’s a good idea to audit your social media presence.

How to clean up your social media presence [for legal professionals]
 Melissa Jurik

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Free eBook from InfoTrack

If you're feeling anxious, stressed, or experiencing mental and physical health issues that could be related to overuse or addiction to technology, it's time for a tech detox.

 

Download your free eBook now.

 InfoTrack Total Tech Detox

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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.

Sustaining and Educational Institution members of IPA can list their upcoming CLE opportunities in The Lookout by emailing the information to IPA@ipaonline.org.		 CLE-Opportunities

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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events

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Welcome Members
Welcome New Members
Welcome Members
Thank You For Renewing

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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.

Find Your Next Job Here

How To Post A Paralegal Position

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2023 Previous Issues of The Lookout

January 2023
February 2023
March 2023
April 2023
May 2023
June 2023		 July 2023
August 2023
September 2023
October 2023

 

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