THE LOOKOUT
January 2025

2024 is a wrap! The IPA had many fun events over the past year including the Sox game, new CLE opportunities, and our in-person Fall Education Conference. We introduced our new merchandise website to show off your IPA pride, refreshed our website, and revamped our logo! We also took a road trip to Springfield, Illinois for our August board meeting. It was an unforgettable experience seeing the capitol building, Lincoln’s tomb, and the Illinois Supreme Courthouse. 

As we welcome 2025, I am excited about the year ahead and the great opportunities for growth and learning to come! I am looking forward to the upcoming Spring Education Conference and some surprise, not-yet-announced events! Stay tuned for more. 

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The new merch store is open! Browse a selection of apparel, office supplies, and more, designed for IPA members and supporters. Whether you're looking for something to wear, something practical for work, or just a way to show off your paralegal pride, take a look at what’s new in the store!

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One of IPA's purposes is to advance the paralegal profession. In so doing, we will be featuring articles to aid you in career development in this section of The Lookout.

• "Invest in Your Career: Why Attending Paralegal Conferences Pays Off" by Lakisha Chichester, Paralegal Division
• "The Power of Project Management: Using the 80/20 Rule in E-Discovery" by Mike Quartararo, ACEDS
• "Small Talk: The Tiny Art That Makes Big Waves in Your Career" by Chere Estrin
• "Tips for Paralegals and Litigation Support Professionals"
• "The Workstream of eDiscovery: Considering Processes and Tasks" by Rob Robinson
  

• New Statewide Forms for Filing an Appeal with the Illinois Supreme Court

• NALA CLE Opportunities
• NALA: 2024 Conference Recording Bundle: On-Demand access of all of the conference recordings for 1 year.
  

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