PACO NEWS
Paralegal Day is coming on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Creekside Event Center in Gahanna! This year we are pleased to welcome our keynote speaker, Ohio Supreme Court Justice Michael P. Donnelly! This is sure to be a special evening and we're hoping you'll all join us!
Tickets are now available for Paralegal Day! Now through April 21, 2024 you can take advantage of early bird pricing - only $45 for PACO members! Don't delay! Get you ticket today! See web site for details.
SERVICE AWARDS
The deadline for submitting applications for service awards is April 15, 2024. Service awards recognize paralegals celebrating their 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, or 30th year of service as a paralegal. Registration is through the web site. From the News tab, select Calendar and then click on "Application for Service Awards." Please also remember to send a copy of your resume to PR@pacoparalegals.org. Service Awards will be given during our Paralegal Day celebration on May 20, 2024.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Don't forget that PACO scholarships are available on our web site! From the News tab, select Calendar and then click on "2024 PACO Application for Scholarship." Two different scholarships are available - one $500 scholarship for students enrolled in the Paralegal Program at Columbus State or an affiliate of CSCC and one $250 scholarship for those paralegals sitting for the OSBA Paralegal Certification examination. Deadline for scholarship applications is April 15, 2024. Scholarships will be awarded during our Paralegal Day celebration on May 20, 2024.
GENERAL MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Please join us on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at noon when Angie Vohsing, OSBA Certified Paralegal, will present "Billable Hours - Taming the Savage Beast." We'll explore what billable hours are, how they're used, and how to maximize your own billable hours. We'll discuss strategies for capturing your time and writing entries that show value. Registration is available on the web site.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION ROUND TABLE
Please join us on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at noon when Ben Crider from the BWC Legal Department will discuss the BWC Fraud Unit and what they do. There are several types of fraud investigated by the BWC - fraud involving injured workers, employers, and physicians alike. Join us and learn more! Registration is available on the web site.
LEGAL INSIGHTS
Join us on Thursday, April 25, 2024 when Morgen Morrissette, State Pro Bono Coordinator for Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland presents "Immigration 101." Ms. Morrissette, based in Columbus, will provide an immigration overview and an asylum overview. This is a complex issue and she'll provide the basics of navigating the immigration process. Registration is open on the web site.
NFPA HAPPENINGS
NFPA is hosting its annual Joint Conference, a three day event focusing on Leadership, Regulation, and Certification. This year's Joint Conference is being held April 16, 2024 through April 18, 2024. The event is fully remote. Cost for members is $45/day. Registration is available at https://www.paralegals.org/page/2024jointconference
PACO's Wellness Initiative was introduced at the General Membership meeting on January 23, 2023 by PACO member Cassandra Struble. This initiative will continue throughout 2023 for PACO members.
As we all know, being in the legal field can be stressful, overwhelming, and exhausting. Constant schedule changes, heavy workloads, family obligations, and keeping up your own self-care can easily cause additional unneeded stress and anxiety. This year, give yourself the gift of self-care. As part of the PACO Wellness Initiative, we would like to give our members an opportunity to connect with others, learn about different types of meditation, and a chance to move our bodies, starting with yoga! Even if you are new to meditation or yoga, or a seasoned expert, the sessions are designed for all levels. By giving ourselves the gift of self-care, we can all be more balanced in our daily lives.
Sign up through Complete Life Balance Yoga's website to receive the Zoom link and sign the waiver.
Meditation: https://completelifebalancescheduling.as.me/PACOYoga
Yoga: https://completelifebalancescheduling.as.me/PACOMeditation
All Wellness sessions are free and no code is required at checkout. Sessions are recorded, but no students will be recorded. The meditations and yoga sessions will be provided to all who join, as you tube links for you to use as much as you enjoy!
If you have any hesitations or health concerns, please feel free to reach out to Cassandra. Also, if you or someone you know teaches a wellness class or cardio class and would like to add it to the wellness schedule, also email Cassandra Struble @ completelifebalanceyoga@gmail.com
PACO - OSBA Memberships Free to Paralegal Students!
Did you know that the OSBA offers a free membership to paralegal students through the date of their graduation? Some of the many benefits include:
- Complimentary CLE opportunities – including inclusion, diversity and equity training and quarterly legislative updates
- Career Center access – a nationwide legal job board which includes career planning tools and interview resources
- Access to online research tools, including Decisis™, the brand new next-generation legal research platform and our extensive practice library
- Unlimited committees and one complimentary section – to learn about specific practice areas and attend member meetings
- Online Member Communities – opportunity to network and engage with peers
- OSBA Report “Greenbook” – includes timely caselaw and statutory updates, legal news and more
Sign up through the Ohio Bar Law Student webpage.
Be sure to visit the new 'PACO Store' to purchase your PACO swag! Click here to go to the store!
