PACO is excited to invite you to join the Public Relations Committee on Thursday March 11, 2021 for our third virtual Crushing Your Career Happy Hour!
Date: Thursday, March11, 2021
Time: 6:30-7:30 p. m
Place: Zoom Meeting (link to be provided)
Registration: Wild Apricot (calendar, select the date to register)
Topic: Current State of Resumes in an Ever Changing Environment - Part II
Guest Speaker: Valerie Owens, Robert Half Legal
PACO welcomes special guest, Valerie Owens of Robert Half Legal, to join us and discuss the Current State of Resumes in an Ever Changing Environment-PART II. If you are looking to change practice areas or for a new opportunity, this is a great place to kick it off! Everyone can use a refresher especially in the COVID era! Valerie will be answering questions and giving a general idea of what employers have been looking for in potential candidates.
Please come prepared with your favorite adult beverage, a current copy of your resume and your questions on March11th!
PACO -March 16, 2021 - General Membership Meeting - Register today!
PACO Program's Committee has been busy coordinating General Membership Meetings which are held monthly via Zoom during COVID-19, from 12 Noon- 1:00 p.m. It's a new year and we are excited to welcome Jocelyn Armstrong, Esq. from the Ohio State Bar Association to speak with us about Inclusion & Diversity!
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Time: 12 Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Topic: Inclusion & Diversity
Speaker: Jocelyn Armstrong, Esq., Director of Inclusion and Outreach with the Ohio State Bar Association
CLE NFPA Credit: .75 Hours General Credit
Jocelyn M. Armstrong, Esq. is the Director of Inclusion and Outreach at the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA). She leads programming and integration of inclusion and diversity in association culture. Additionally, she oversees outreach to new lawyers and law students as well as OSBA member committees and sections.
Jocelyn is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and broader community. Prior to joining the OSBA, Jocelyn worked as district director for Ohio’s 3rd Congressional District. She was also the Assistant Executive Director and Diversity Coordinator at the Columbus Bar Association. As a volunteer leader, Jocelyn was a member of the African American Law Alumni at Capital University Law School and served as President of the John Mercer Langston Bar Association (2015).
Jocelyn, admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2009, is a native of Toledo, Ohio. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the Max M. Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University and a juris doctor from Capital University Law School.
While at Capital, Jocelyn received the Dean’s Scholarship, Class of 2006 Scholarship, and the Dean’s Public Service Award. Jocelyn remains active in the Capital community as a member of the Law Alumni Association Board and is a frequent panelist for prospective and new students. In 2016, Jocelyn received the Alumni Outstanding Service Award.
Jocelyn also serves as a board member of Beautifully Flawed, a nonprofit devoted to the holistic healing and growth of girls. She also serves on the board of Bridgeway Academy. Jocelyn is active in her church community including serving as a former member of the New Salem Baptist Church Trustee Board. When she’s not in meetings, Jocelyn enjoys yoga, reading, and traveling.
PACO - March 25, 2021 - Legal Insights - Register today!
PACO Program's Committee has been busy coordinating Legal Insights which are held on the last Thursday of each month via Zoom during COVID-19. We are excited to welcome Paul Unger, Esq. back to speak with us about Task Management!
Date: Thursday, March 25, 2021
Topic: Task Management
Speaker: Paul Unger, Esq.
Paul J. Unger is a nationally recognized speaker, author, attorney, and thought-leader in the legal technology industry. He is a founding principal of Affinity Consulting Group, a nationwide consulting company providing continuing legal education, and management & technology consulting. He served as Chair of the ABA Legal Technology Resource Center, Chair of the ABA TECHSHOW, and served on the Executive Committee for ACLEA from 2017-2019.
PACO - Virtual Mixer for New Members - Register today!
Welcome to the Paralegal Association of Central Ohio! PACO is rolling out 'New Member Virtual Mixers' which are designed for new members, any members who joined PACO in the past 12 months, and longtime members who would like to network with our new members! The 'New Member Virtual Mixers' will be scheduled on the first Monday of every month from Noon-12:45 p.m., be sure to join in!
During the event you will have an opportunity to learn more about PACO, meet PACO's President and Vice President/Coordinator of Membership, and other Executive Board members. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions, as well as network with one another while learning more about PACO's website and where to find resources.
Be sure to register now by going to PACO's Calendar of Events. You will receive zoom meeting credentials prior to the day of the event.
You must be a member of PACO to register for this event. Not a member? Join now under the membership tab on the home website page for PACO!
PACO - April 13, 2021 - General Membership Meeting - Register today!
PACO Program's Committee has been busy coordinating General Membership Meetings which are held monthly via Zoom during COVID-19, from 12 Noon- 1:00 p.m. It's a new year and we are excited to welcome Rocky VanBrimmer from RVB Services-Ohio Process Server to speak with us about Civil Process Serving!
Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Topic: Civil Process Serving
Speaker: Rocky VanBrimmer of RVB Services
Rocky VanBrimmer of RVB Services has over 25 years of experience in the Greater Columbus Area working with people face to face who find themselves in stressful situations treating them with dignity and respect. Rocky brings a unique perspective to Civil Process Serving as he has been both a client and a service provider. Rocky's experience includes being a skip tracer, repossession agent, foreclosure team manager for JP Morgan Chase, and managed the eviction process as a Licensed Ohio Real Estate Agent that specialized in Bank Owned Properties. RVB Services believes in Professionalism, Integrity, Diligence, Tenacity, and Accountability to make sure your respondent is properly served. For more information on how we may serve for you, visit www.RVBServices.net.
OSBA: Paralegal Committee Meeting
This meeting is currently scheduled for April 24, 2021. No registration information is available yet as this is for informational purposes only.
Once registration is available, PACO will provide the link to register.
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PACO - 2022 Paralegal Day Celebration - Save the Date!
Date: May 16, 2022
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Reception House at Raymond Memorial 3860 Trabue Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228
Guest Speaker: To be Announced
Sponsorship's are available!
Due to COVID-19 this event is being pushed out to 2023.
This is a placeholder on the PACO calendar, once details and location are determined this will be updated.
For any questions or sponsorship information, contact us at: BWE@pacoparalegals.org
Questions about PACO? : info@pacoparalegals.org
Mailing Address :P.O. Box 1582Columbus, Ohio 43216-1582
