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MONTHLY CLE EVENT

Join HMPA for our newest CLE webinar on May 14, 2024!  Our guest speaker Matt Darby will discuss Texas traditional and online notarization practices and how to become a commissioned online notary.

This is a virtual event and offers 1.0 hours of CLE credit.

Click here to register!


   

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 Your HMPA membership comes with many perks, one of which being discounted CLE rates and exclusive access to member-only events.

Want to check out more perks of becoming a HMPA member? Check our Membership page for more information. 


    • May 14, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Online - Zoom link will be provided day of the event.
    Register


    May CLE Webinar

    HMPA's CLE Webinar will be on May 14, 2024! Join us for a discussion about the latest on Texas notary laws and the process to become a commissioned online notary and practical do's and don'ts of electronic notarization. 


    This is a virtual event and offers 1.0 CLE credit.

    *Zoom link will be provided day of the event*



    Speaker: Matthew C. Darby, JD, LLM-Health

    Topic: "Texas Traditional & Online Notarization - Law & Technology"




    Matthew C. Darby is a computer scientist, security researcher, and systems designer. A graduate of UT Dallas’ Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, he is co-founder CTO and Director of Operations for Notary.io and TechOne Plus.

     



    This event is generously sponsored by:

    Are you interested in sponsoring an HMPA event?

    Contact us at HMPA.office@gmail.com




    Cancellation/No Show Policy:

    Due to the contractual requirements imposed by the venues we use for our in-person events, cancellations are required to be made no later than 12PM at least four days before the event. Cancellations for our webinars must be made at least 24 hours before the event.  

    Cancellations must be in writing and emailed to hmpa.office@gmail.com. Any cancellations not made by the deadline will be non-refundable. Any payment pending for a registrant who does not attend the event, will be charged the registration fee. Any questions regarding this policy should be directed to hmpa.office@gmail.com. Thank you for your cooperation!


    • August 29, 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
    • Minute Maid Park, 501 Crawford St. Houston, TX 77002 (Section 106)
    • 31
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    HMPA MEMBERS NIGHT WITH

    THE HOUSTON ASTROS


    HMPA Members we want you and your family to join us on Thursday, August 29th at Minute Maid Park to watch our Houston Astros play the Kansas City Royals!  

    Tickets for this event are $36.00 each and are available to active HMPA Members only.  Limit 4 tickets per member.

    Not an HMPA member?  Apply at www.HoustonParalegals.org.


    DEADLINE TO COMPLETE TICKET ORDER IS JULY 15th!

    SPACE IS LIMITED SO BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY! 


    Event Details:

    Where: Minute Maid Park (Section 105)

    501 Crawford St. Houston, TX 77001


    When: Thursday, August 29, 2024


    The game starts at 7:10 p.m.

    Tickets will be issued at least 2 weeks prior to the event by email.



    Payment/Cancellation/No Show Policy for this event:

    Tickets to this event are non-transferable.  You must pay for your tickets at the time that you RSVP for this event or your reservation is subject to being canceled without notice. 

    Cancellations to this event must be made in writing and emailed to hmpa.office@gmail.com no later than 12 p.m. on August 8, 2024 in order to receive a refund.  Any cancellations not made by the deadline will be non-refundable.  

    Any questions regarding this policy should be directed to hmpa.office@gmail.com. Thank you for your cooperation!


Cancellation/No Show Policy:

Due to the requirements imposed by the venues we use, cancellations to paid registrations are required to be made no later than 12PM on the Friday before the event. Cancellations must be in writing and emailed to hmpa.office@gmail.com. Any cancellations not made by the deadline will be non-refundable. Any payment pending for a registrant who does not attend the event, will be charged the registration fee. Any questions regarding this policy should be directed to hmpa.office@gmail.com. Thank you for your cooperation!


KEEP READING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CLE EVENTS AND BECOMING A CERTIFIED PARALEGAL


What are CLE Events?

HMPA has successfully implemented continuing legal education requirements since 1995. HMPA's CLE criteria mandates 8 hours of CLE per year for Voting Members and has recently increased the CLE criteria for PHP members from 8 hours to 10 hours per year effective January 1, 1999.

CLE Luncheons are scheduled on the 2nd Tuesday of every month and cover a wide variety of substantive legal topics. The CLE Committee also schedules 1/2 day and full day seminars throughout the year.  These seminars encompass a wide range of specialized practice areas and topics such as Business & Regulatory, Ethics, Oil & Gas, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Texas Rules of Evidence, and Trial Preparation and Assistance at Trial.

  • HMPA CLE Policy: Summary of the rules and guidelines for earning Continuing Legal Education
  • Verification of Self Study: Two (2) hours of self-study may be submitted along with 6 hours of classroom continuing legal education to satisfy the requirement. Self study includes reading on legal issues, paralegal issues, administrative issues pertaining to law office administration and management.  Evidence of self study must be submitted using the Verification of Self Study form.
  • Contact the CLE Staff: How to reach members of the Continuing Legal Education department for questions or assistance.



Continuing Education Discount for HMPA Members:

HMPA is pleased to announce that we have partnered with Lorman Education Services. In order to stay up to date in today’s ever changing regulatory environment, you are now eligible to receive a 15% discount on all seminars and teleconferences. Register online or call Lorman at (866) 352-9539. Mention Priority Code 16204 and Discount Code V3524723 to receive your 15% discount!

Visit http://www.lorman.com/training/HMPA for a complete list of upcoming courses.




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Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) Announces New website for paralegals!

Subject: tbls-bcp.org Goes Live!

TBLS is pleased to announce the official launch of our new website specifically for the Paralegal Specialization program.  This site is an informational, public-facing web site designed to promote the presence, and exclusive status, of the TBLS paralegal certification process. It also acts as an Intranet for the Board Certified Paralegal (BCP) community and Texas attorneys interested in specialized paralegal matters.

We have just concluded final stages of development and want you to have the first look this weekend of our new site at www.tbls-bcp.org.   This is only the initial phase of the website with plans for more video, online member services and social media options.

The Texas Board of Legal Specialization would greatly appreciate your feedback and/or comments, please let us know what we can do to enhance the site.

Sincerely,

Gary McNeil, Executive Director

Texas Board of Legal Specialization


National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA)


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