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THE LOOKOUT
May 2026

🎉Congratulations to the Illinois Paralegal Association’s 2026–2027 Board of Directors! 🎉

The Illinois Paralegal Association (IPA) is proud to announce our 2026–2027 Board of Directors, a dedicated group of professionals committed to advancing the paralegal profession and serving our members statewide.

We are excited to welcome both returning and new leaders and look forward to another year of collaboration, innovation, and service to our paralegal community.

Join the Illinois Paralegal Association at Legal Up with your free ticket now!

Level Up Your Legal Career
Join fellow attorneys, paralegals, and legal operations leaders at Legal Up, InfoTrack’s free virtual conference, May 20-21. This year’s expert-led sessions will cover industry insights, advice for navigating your career, and introductions to the tools you need to stay ahead, all while helping you build practical skills you can put into action today.

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June 1 Board of Directors Meeting

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.

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

MCLE Deadline Approaching—
If your attorney’s last name begins with A–M, their MCLE compliance deadline is fast approaching. June 30 is the deadline to complete all required credits. If any attorneys are short on CLE hours—or still need Diversity & Inclusion or Mental Health and Substance Abuse credits—the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism offers several free CLE programs that can help them meet these requirements in time: Free Online CLE - 2Civility

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

Non-IPA CLE Opportunities

CLE opportunities listed are provided for informational purposes only. Contact the provider to determine if the seminar is suited to your skill level and for its applicability.

NALA CLE Opportunities

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

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.