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THE LOOKOUT
May 2024

Welcome to a New Year for the IPA!

Samantha Misch has been elected President for 2024-2025 and is off to a great start!

Eric Baker and Liana Podman would like to announce the vacant Section and Committee Chair positions. The current Chairs are listed on the Leadership section of the IPA website. The IPA welcomes new and returning volunteers and we encourage you to seek a role as co-chair as well!

Register Today! White Sox Outing Sponsored by Alliance Corporate Solutions LLC/Universal Registered Agents - June 26

Limited tickets remain for the evening out at the Chicago White Sox game in the Warning Track Party Area on Wednesday, June 26th. Make sure you register today!

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Click Here to Register for the Early Bird Special!

Artificial Intelligence May Not Disrupt The Legal Profession For A While

Ever since ChatGPT roared onto the scene over a year ago, everyone has been talking about how the world will change due to advances in artificial intelligence. Many commentators have singled out the legal industry as a sector that will be particularly impacted by artificial intelligence, since much of the rote work performed by associates can presumably be handled by artificial intelligence in the coming years. Initially, I also believed that artificial intelligence would have a huge impact on the legal profession in the short term, but it now seems that the legal profession will not be materially affected for at least several years, if not longer.

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Tips from the Trenches Lunch

Join us on your lunch hour the 4th Wednesday of each 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's speaker is Eric Baker, who will lead a session on tips and tricks for using Gmail and Google Drive efficiently.

Career Corner

One of IPA's purposes is to advance the paralegal profession. In so doing, we will be featuring articles on Career Development in this section of The Lookout.

"Three Tips for Paralegals Starting Their Careers in Ediscovery" by Vivan Marwaha, Everlaw
"How to Get Promoted to a Paralegal Position" by Ann Pearson, Paralegal Bootcamp

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

Important Notices and Useful Information

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

NALA Opportunites

Unlock Career Advancement: Elevate Your Skills with NALA's Live Webinars!
Attention all paralegals and legal professionals! Get ready for an exciting opportunity to enhance your skills with NALA's upcoming live webinars. Dive into expert-led sessions designed to boost your knowledge and advance your career. Don't miss out – register now to secure your spot.

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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