The National Law Review would like to remind you of National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. 2011 Annual Conference on October 13-16, 2011 in Bloomington, MN:
2011 Convention
Online registration closes Friday, Sept. 30th
Walk-up registrations accepted at the door.
Hotel Information
Hilton Minneapolis St. Paul Airport (use group code NFP)
Single or Double Occupancy: $159.00 per night
Education Sessions
This year we will be holding 24 seminars plus the Student Workshop. There will also be a cooking class offered on Wednesday featuring Hilton Chef Eric Gideon Baker. There is limited space for the Chef’s class and it is expected to fill up quickly so sign up early! The convention brochure (PDF) has details for all of these educational opportunities. All sessions other than F and X are approved for 1.25 hours of CLE credit each.
Casual Up! for Breast Cancer
Support the National Breast Cancer Foundation and Casual Up!
Friday, October 14, 2011
We all know someone or have heard of someone affected by breast cancer. One of the ways NFPA can help fight this disease is by using the privileges we have at our Annual Convention to make an impact in the fight against breast cancer. Friday, October 14th will be casual day to help raise money for breast cancer awareness and funding for mammograms for those in need. It’s simple, fun, and a great way for attendees to become involved in something that saves thousands of lives.
What do you wear on Friday, October 14th to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation and Casual Up? The dress code for donors (minimum donation $5) on this particular day will be relaxed. Be creative and inspire your friends or regions to get involved in a good cause. You can wear jeans, a pink T-Shirt or a pink ball-cap. You can even wear pink socks. The point is to be creative and help increase awareness of breast cancer.
You can also purchase Casual Up T-Shirts for $20 each…must be ordered by August 30, 2011. Shirts are designed by NFPA and available in unisex adult sizes.
Keynote Speaker
Honorable Helen Meyer
Minnesota Supreme Court Judge
Judge Helen Meyer earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work at the University of Minnesota. She earned her J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law and then worked for 20 years as a civil trial lawyer and mediator. She co-founded Pritzker & Meyer in 1987 and established Meyer and Associates in 1996.
Judge Meyer is certified as a civil trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and the Minnesota State Bar Association, is a past board member of the Minnesota State Board of Legal Certification and the Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association, and has held leadership positions with the Minnesota State Bar Association and Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers.
Judge Meyer served for three and one-half years on Governor Ventura’s Judicial Merit Selection Commission, assisting him in the appointment of over 60 trial court judges and 5 appellate level judges. She was appointed by Governor Ventura as an Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court in June of 2002. Judge Meyer took the oath of office on August 5, 2002.
Pro Bono Conference
The 2011 Pro Bono Conference will be held on Friday, October 14, 2011, in conjunction with NFPA’s Annual Convention in Bloomington, MN. The Conference will include presentations by paralegals working on pro bono projects across the country, as well as information on how to start or enhance your association’s pro bono efforts. Guest speakers include Erika Applebaum who is the Executive Director of the Innocence Project of Minnesota and Eric Cooperstein, chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Rules of Professional Conduct Committee. There will be 1.25 hours of Continuing Legal Education available for Mr. Cooperstein’s presentation – Real-Life Ethical Predicaments for Pro Bono Coordinators and Volunteers.
Registration will be held in conjunction with registration for the Annual Convention. No charge for NFPA members!
Click here for the Pro Bono Conference details.
Leadership Workshops
3:45 to 5:30 PM Friday
Topics include:
- Strategic Planning in Tough Economic Times – presented by Debra Hindin-King
- Use of Technology for Local Associations – presented by Jessica Swedenhjelm, RP; Dana Murphy-Love, CAE; Kim Walker
