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May 2025

Spring into CLE: IPA’s 2025 Spring Education Conference Offers 10 CLE-Approved Sessions

The Illinois Paralegal Association is excited to announce its 2025 Spring Education Conference, taking place virtually from Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 16. This year’s conference offers ten one-hour sessions, all approved for CLE credit by NALA, and designed to equip paralegals with expert knowledge, practical skills, and industry insight.

Hosted entirely on Zoom, the conference provides a convenient way for paralegals to continue their professional development from anywhere.

Other Upcoming IPA Events! Click to Register!

The Professional Edge

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.

"BriefCatch ‘Conquers the Bluebook’ with AI-Powered Citation and Writing Tools In Its New Version 4", by Bob Ambrogi, LawSites
"To AI or To Not AI: That is the Question", by Chere Estrin, The Estrin Report
"Paralegal vs. Lawyer: Key Differences and Career Paths", by Brashton Pompa, Paralegal-Edu

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

Medicare now requires workers’ compensation claims payers to also report Medicare Set-Aside amounts in any settlements involving Medicare beneficiaries.
Click here to learn more about the updated requirement and to find answers to the top questions ECS has received in the months leading up to this change.

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

Volunteer Opportunity: Wills for Heroes Clinic

Illinois Paralegal Association members are invited to volunteer with Wills for Heroes and the Chicago Bar Association on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Chicago Police Department.

Non-attorneys are welcome and can support the event by providing notary services or by serving as a witness alongside an attorney.

Those who register will receive an email with more information once it becomes available.

Register Today

NALA Conference & Expo

Register for the 2025 NALA Conference & Expo in Atlantic City, New Jersey, from July 10-12. In celebration of NALA’s 50th anniversary, the theme is Golden Legacy, Radiant Future. Join us as we look back with pride and move forward with purpose.

You can earn up to 12.5 CLE hours during the conference, including substantive and legal ethics credits. There will also be incredible networking opportunities, important meetings, wonderful vendors, and fun events.

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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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