PACO NEWS
NEWS FROM THE PRESIDENT
We are in the midst of a web site refresh! Over the next several weeks, information on the web site will be updated, as much of the information is currently outdated. Once the information is updated, we will be looking at ways to make the web site more user friendly and more accessible. If you have any suggestions, we'd welcome your input. Email suggestions to info@pacoparalegals.org.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Please join us on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at noon via Zoom when Michael Kenney, CEO of Obsurve Investigations will join us! Veteran Nashville PI and author of Think Like a Stalker and Stop Them, Michael will share his insights from handling high-profile stalking cases, including the rising trend of cyberstalking. He will also offer practical advice for individuals who may not have the means to hire a private detective but still wish to protect themselves. Registration is open on the web site.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION ROUND TABLE
Please join us on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at noon via Zoom when John Bauer, Esq. will discuss loss of use awards. Registration is open on the web site.
LEGAL INSIGHTS
Join us on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at noon via Zoom when Brady P. Grove, Esq. of Horenstein, Nicholson & Blumenthal, LPA will present a program about the essentials of VA Disability Benefits including the criteria and process for establishing a service connection, the VA's organizational structure, and its impact on claims processing. He'll also address issues like Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and the health implications of toxic exposures such as Agent Orange and burn pits. Registration is open on the web site.
HAPPY HOUR
Don't forget that PACO's Fall Happy Hour is scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from 6-8PM at Edison Brewing Company in Gahanna! Our thanks to Justin Grubbs at US Legal Support for sponsoring this event. Come on out and join us - we can't wait to see you all!
OSBA STUDY GROUP
The OSBA Certified Paralegal Exam Study Group will meet next on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:30 PM via Teams. Please email Randi Daniels-Blair at randi.daniels90@gmail.com if you are interested in attending!
The OSBA Certified Paralegal Certification exam will take place in May 2025, but now is the perfect time to start studying! Becoming an OSBA Certified Paralegal is a great way to kick start your career! We'll be sure to provide updates on the exam date and when applications to sit for the exam open.
COMMITTEE UPDATES
The PR Committee will meet again on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at noon via Teams. The PR Committee plans events such as the upcoming October happy hour, the holiday happy hour, and our annual Paralegal Day celebration in May. Joining this committee is a great way to get involved and have a lot of fun! Email Randi Daniels-Blair at randi.daniels90@gmail.com if you'd like to join this committee!
NEWS FROM LASCO
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, LASCO will hold its Journey Toward Justice event celebrating pro bono service and LASCO's mission to provide civil legal aid and advocacy, combat injustice, and increase opportunities across Southeast and Central Ohio. Colleen Marshall from NBC4 will be the guest speaker. LASCO will present its Pro Bono Excellence Awards, and PACO's own Barry Kiser will receive the Pro Bono Impact Award! The event will take place from 5:30 - 7:30PM at the Grange Audubon Center. For more information and registration, see https://secure.qgiv.com/for/thelegalaidsocietyofcolumbus/event/journeytowardjustice2024/
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.
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