American Alliance of Paralegals Inc.
The American Alliance of Paralegals is a national organization focusing
on the individual paralegal attaining and maintaining formal, legal and
continuing education. The American Alliance also encourages
collaboration and affiliation with paralegal, legal and other local and
national organizations. For more information, contact President Gwen
Minnier, CLAS, at: [email protected].
American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE)
Established in 1981, AAfPE is a national organization serving paralegal education and
institutions which offer paralegal education programs. Browse our site to find
information on paralegal programs in your area and how to select a paralegal program.
American Association of Legal
Nurse Consultants
The American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC) is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to the professional advancement of registered nurses practicing in a consulting
capacity in the legal field. Founded in 1989, AALNC serves as a resource
to its members and provides a forum for education and the exchange of
information.
Association of Legal
Administrators (ALA)
The Association of Legal Administrators is a dynamic, growing organization that exists to
provide a wealth of resources for its members. For 28 years ALA has supported legal
managers as they face the joys and challenges of their careers. Today, the association has
grown to more than 9,000 members in more than 20 countries.
International Paralegal Management Association (IPMA)
The International Paralegal Management Association was established in
1984 as the Legal Assistant Management Association. It is an
international association of managers of paralegal programs in law
firms, corporate legal departments and government, and judicial and
legal agencies.
NALS…the
association for legal professionals
Formed in 1929 in Long Beach, California, and incorporated in 1949 as NALS,
we have been the premier
association for legal professionals for nearly 75 years. NALS offers
members of the legal services industry education, certifications, and
career enhancement opportunities through programs and conferences
designed for the legal services industry.
National Association of
Legal Assistants (NALA)
The National Association of Legal Assistants is the leading professional
association for legal assistants and paralegals, providing continuing
education and professional development programs. Incorporated in 1975,
NALA is an integral part of the legal community, working to improve the
quality and effectiveness of the delivery of legal services. NALA is
composed of over 18,000 paralegals, through individual members and
through its 90 state and local affiliated associations.
National Federation
of Paralegal Associations (NFPA)
National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) is a professional organization
of state and local paralegal associations. NFPA has member associations representing over
17,000 North American paralegals. Members benefit from a strong communications network
among member associations and the opportunity to be heard at the national level.
International
Canadian Association of
Paralegals
The Canadian Association of Paralegals (CAP) was
incorporated under Part II of the Canada Corporations Act by
Letters Patent granted on May 22, 1980 and is a national association of
paralegals. CAP’s mission is to provide
an information and communication network for paralegals and to promote
the paralegal profession within Canada.The directors and officers of CAP are experienced
paralegals who hold positions in law firms, private businesses and
public corporations in Canada.
Paralegal Society of Ontario
The site provides information of interest to paralegals such as news on Society events and
updates about our consultations with the Ministry of Attorney General and Canadian Bar
Association on the regulation of paralegals.
Alabama
AALS
We are committed to the delivery of quality legal services through continuing education
and increased professionalism, promoting a standard for members and recognition in the
legal profession through the certification program and providing networking opportunities
for members.
Alabama
Association of Paralegals, Inc. (AAPI)
The Alabama Association of Paralegals, Inc. (formerly known as Alabama
Association of Legal Assistants) is a statewide professional
association for legal assistants throughout Alabama. As an affiliate of NALA, the
organization promotes NALA’s aims. AAPI offers a variety of benefits, educational programs
and networking opportunities to members.
Alaska
Alaska Legal Secretaries Association (ALSA)
Anchorage Legal Secretaries Association, a chartered chapter of NALS, is a professional
organization dedicated to upgrading the knowledge and efficiency of legal personnel. In
addition to stressing continuing legal education, the organization strives to promote a
high standard of ethics among its members and cooperates with the judiciary and bar in
maintaining high professional standards.
Arizona
Arizona Paralegal Association (APA)
The Arizona Paralegal Association ("APA") was formed in 1977 and is a nonprofit
professional corporation for legal assistants. The APA became an
affiliate association of the National Association of Legal Assistants,
Inc. in 1988. Our membership is currently near 400.
Legal Support
Professionals of Arizona (LSPA)
The Legal Support Professionals of Arizona ("LSPA") was chartered in 1967 and is part of NALS, Inc.
There are local chapters throughout the state of Arizona making LSPA part of a tri-level
association.
Maricopa County Bar Association Paralegal Division TheMaricopa County
Bar Association Paralegal Division,
located in Phoenix, Arizona, was founded in 1998 as the MCBA Paralegal
Committee. On January 1, 2002, we became a division of the MCBA and are currently the only Paralegal Division of
a county bar association and the only Paralegal Division of any
bar
association to hold a voting seat on the bar’s Board of Directors. Our
280-plus members are among the most diverse, accomplished and dynamic paralegal
professionals in the country.
Tucson
Association of Legal Assistants (TALA)
The Tucson Association of Legal Assistants is a non-profit organization offering
educational opportunities and a common network for the professional legal assistants and
paralegals in Tucson and throughout the state. TALA is affiliated with the National
Associations of Legal Assistants.
California
California Alliance of Paralegal Associations (CAPA)
CAPA is a statewide non-profit, mutual benefit corporation dedicated to
the advancement of the paralegal profession and the proposition that
paralegals gain strength through alliance. CAPA supports, encourages,
and promotes an active relationship among its
affiliated member associations, attorneys, national, state and local Bar
Associations, and others in
the legal community.
Los Angeles Paralegal
Association (LAPA)
The 1,000-member Los Angeles
Paralegal Association was formed in 1972 by local paralegals in response
to the growing need for an organized professional association throughout
the Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Region. LAPA was incorporated in
October 1977 as a California non-profit mutual benefit corporation.
NALS of California
NALS of California was chartered July 8, 1982, and is part of a nationally-affiliated
tri-level professional organization composed of NALS, NALS of California, and
locally-chartered chapters throughout the state. We are a nonunion, nonpartisan,
nonsectarian, and nonprofit association for persons employed in the legal field.
Orange County
Paralegal Association (OCPA)
The Orange County Paralegal Association (OCPA) was formed in 1977 in response to a
growing need for an organized professional association for paralegals. Originally formed
as a section of the Orange County Bar Association, OCPA became an independent, voluntary,
non-profit corporation in 1986 for paralegals interested in furthering their professional
development.
Paralegal
Association of Santa Clara County (PASCCO)
Founded in 1978, PASCCO is a professional and educational organization for legal
assistants. The majority of members are paralegals employed by Santa Clara County law
firms, corporations, and governmental agencies.
Sacramento
Valley Paralegal Association (SVPA)
The Sacramento Valley Paralegal Association (formerly the Sacramento Association
of Legal Assistants) was founded in 1978 as a
professional and educational organization for paralegals, and was incorporated in
1981 under the California Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation laws.
San
Diego Paralegal Association (SDPA)
Founded in 1977 and originally called the San Diego Association of Legal
Assistants (SDALA), SDPA changed its name in 2000. SDPA was founded as a professional
organization for paralegals working in San Diego.
San Francisco Paralegal
Association (SFPA)
The San Francisco Paralegal Association (SFPA) is a non-profit organization comprised of
individual members. The purposes are to represent the paralegal profession as an
independent, self-directed profession, to enable paralegals to enhance their professional
development and to support the expansion of the delivery of legal services in an economic
and efficient manner.
Colorado
Colorado
Association of Professional Paralegals and Legal Assistants (CAPPLA)
Colorado Association of Professional Paralegals and Legal Assistants is
a new paralegal organization that has been formed in the Denver Metro
area. CAPPLA will be an affiliate of the
National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) within the next few
months.
Rocky Mountain Paralegal Association
(RMPA)
Rocky Mountain Paralegal Association (formerly Rocky Mountain Legal Assistants
Association) was formed on October 2, 1973, to organize and promote the paralegal
profession in the Rocky Mountain area. RMPA has grown to over 400 members and has become a
major part of the legal community.
Connecticut
Central Connecticut
Paralegal Association (CCPA)
Central Connecticut Paralegal Association, Inc. (CCPA) was incorporated as a non-profit
organization in November, 1982. Originally formed as the Greater Hartford Chapter of the
Connecticut Association of Paralegals in 1979, the membership, consisting mainly of
paralegals in the Greater Hartford area, soon grew to over one hundred.
Connecticut
Association of Paralegals (CAP)
The Connecticut Association of Paralegals ("CAP") was formed in 1975 by
a group of students enrolled in the Legal Assistant Program at Sacred
Heart University who recognized the need for an association dedicated to
their own profession.
New
Haven County Association of Paralegals (NH-CAP)
New Haven County Association of Paralegals (NH-CAP) was organized in 1980. It is a
non-profit professional organization for paralegals.
Delaware
Delaware Paralegal Association (DPA)
The Delaware Paralegal Association (DPA) was formed in early 1976 by a small group of
eight paralegals who saw the need to establish a professional association. Today the
association has grown to a membership of over 300 and participates as a voting member of
the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA).
District
of Columbia
National Capital Area Paralegal
Association (NCAPA)
The National Capital Area Paralegal Association (NCAPA) is a voluntary, non-profit
organization composed of paralegals interested in furthering their
professional development, and we are dedicated to the advancement of the
paralegal profession. NCAPA was formed in 1974 by paralegals living or working in the
Washington, D.C. metropolitan area in response to the growing need for
an organized professional association for paralegals.
Florida
Dade Association of Legal Assistants (DALA)
The Dade Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. (DALA) was formed in 1979 by a group of
legal assistants interested in creating a local organization. Although a State and
National Association exists, the legal assistants in Dade County felt the need for a local
organization in order to confront the problems of legal assistants in our area, as well as
to provide a local forum for ideas and information which would be immediately accessible.
Gainesville
Association of Legal Assistants
The Gainesville Association of Paralegals, Inc., is a non-profit corporation dedicated to
the promotion of the legal assistant profession, certification through NALA, professional
training and networking, and upholding the highest standards of the legal profession.
Northeast Florida Paralegal Association (NEFPA)
Northeast Florida Paralegal Association (formerly Jacksonville Legal
Assistants) was formed
in October, 1984, to meet the growing need for a local professional
association for Jacksonville’s legal assistants. NEFPA, an active
participant in the legal community, holds monthly meetings featuring
guests who speak on topics of interest to legal assistants.
Northwest Florida
Paralegal Association
Northwest Florida Paralegal Association (formerly Pensacola Legal Assistants) was formed
on August 12, 1981, to encourage a high order of ethical and professional attainment,
further education among members of the profession, establish good fellowship among society
members and members of the legal community, and cooperate with the bar association.
Paralegal Association of Florida (PAF)
(formerly Florida Legal Assistants, Inc.)
PAF is a professional association of approximately 1,000 paralegals from
around the state of Florida. The Association was incorporated in 1976 as
Florida Legal Assistants, Inc. We are proud to distinguish ourselves as
paralegals and, through PAF, cultivate the paralegal profession.
Georgia
Georgia Association of Paralegals (GAP)
GAP’s purposes remain the same as when first formulated over 25 years ago: to enhance the
role of paralegals in the legal profession; to improve the working
conditions of paralegals; and to maintain a continuing relationship with bar associations
throughout the state.
Hawaii
Hawaii Paralegal Association (HPA)
The
HPA is a non-profit Hawaii corporation that was formed in 1978 to meet the need for a
professional association for paralegals. It continues to be the only such
association in Hawaii. HPA is an active participant in the legal
community and sponsors regular activities, individually and in
conjunction with the State Bar Association and the Hawaii Institute for
Continuing Legal Education.
Idaho
Idaho Association of Paralegals
(IAP)
Established in 1980, the Idaho Association of
Paralegals, Inc., is an organization formed to promote the paralegal profession by
encouraging a high order of ethics, facilitating network opportunities, and sponsoring
continuing legal education. IAP is a statewide membership and addresses statewide issues
through membership in the Idaho Alliance of Paralegal Associations.
Illinois
Illinois Paralegal Association (IPA)
The Illinois Paralegal Association (IPA) is one of the largest and most active paralegal
associations in the country, with 1500 members from all over Illinois and surrounding
states. The IPA provides a variety of social activities and educational programs for its
members, as well as numerous civic and pro bono services to benefit our communities.
Indiana
Indiana Legal Assistants (ILA)
ILA is the only NALA affiliated paralegal organization in Indiana. ILA is committed to
serving its membership by keeping members updated on issues that affect their profession
via its bi-monthly newsletter, Lex Scripta, and by offering quality continuing legal
education seminars, and apprising members of paralegal employment opportunities through
its free job bank.
Indiana Paralegal Association (IPA)
The Indiana Paralegal Association, Inc. ("IPA"), an organization serving the
paralegals of the State of Indiana, continues to strive to be on the cutting edge of what
has become one of the fastest growing professions in the country.
Michiana
Paralegal Association (MPA)
The Michiana Paralegal Association ("MPA") recently celebrated its 10th
anniversary in September 1999. Since our formation, MPA has matured into a strong
paralegal association with nearly 95 members from the northwestern portion of Indiana and
southwestern portion of Michigan.
Northeast Indiana Paralegal
Association (NIPA)
Our organization began in 1986 as a chapter of the Indiana Paralegal Association
("IPA") which is located in Indianapolis with the intent to break away and form
our own chapter when we acquired a substantial number of members. In 1995, this intent
became a reality. With almost 100 members, we incorporated our own association, known as
Northeast Indiana Paralegal Association, Inc. ("NIPA").
Iowa
Iowa Association of Legal Assistants (IALA)
IALA is a non-profit professional association founded in September, 1987, as a result of
the consolidation of Paralegals of Iowa, Ltd., (POI) and Iowa Legal Assistants Association
(ILAA). Today, IALA is proud to represent members statewide.
Kansas
Kansas Association of Legal Assistants (KALA)
KALA is the professional association for Kansas legal assistants. Formed in 1981 and
affiliated with the National Association for Legal Assistants, Inc., KALA endorses
recognition of a system of professional credentials for legal assistants through
certification, legal education, and/or specialized training.
Kansas Paralegal
Association (KPA)
The Kansas Paralegal Association, Inc. (KPA) is a nonprofit, professional organization
comprised of three districts in the State of Kansas. KPA affirms the paralegal profession
as an independent, self-directed profession in affiliation with the National Federation of
Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) and maintains working relationships with state and
local bar associations.
Kentucky
Kentucky Paralegal Association (KPA)
The need for a state paralegal organization had been recognized for years and the
groundwork was laid at the first paralegal Forum held in Louisville, Kentucky in November
1989. Following the Forum, organizational meetings were held and the Kentucky
Paralegal Association (KPA) was officially formed with the filing of the Articles of
Incorporation in September, 1990.
Louisville Association of Paralegals
Louisiana
Louisiana State Paralegal Association (LSPA)
The Louisiana State Paralegal Association, Inc., as the leader of the paralegal profession
in Louisiana, is dedicated to the advancement and betterment of the paralegal profession
throughout the state of Louisiana and in general. LSPA strives to increase the recognition
of the paralegal field by promoting the benefits of effective and increased utilization of
paralegals.
New Orleans Paralegal Association
(NOPA)
NOPA’s goal is to promote awareness of, and educate the community regarding the effective
use of paralegals. We are, and will continue to be, an active participant in the legal
community of the metropolitan New Orleans area.
Maine
Maine State Association of Legal Assistants
The Maine State Association of Legal Assistants is committed to promoting the legal
assistant profession by encouraging a high order of ethics and professionalism,
facilitating the exchange of information and ideas, providing continuing educational
opportunities within the profession, educating the public about the role of the legal
assistant, and demonstrating leadership within our community.
Maryland
Maryland Association of Paralegals
Formed in 1974, "MAP" is the professional association for Paralegals in
the State of Maryland. MAP offers networking, CLE, job bank, area
meetings, and much, much more. For more information, browse our site at
www.MDparalegals.org or email
President Traci Radice at [email protected].
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Paralegal
Association (MPA)
The Massachusetts Paralegal Association, Inc. (MPA) is the oldest professional association
for paralegals within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The MPA was organized in 1975 by
paralegals in Massachusetts to promote the development of the paralegal profession.
Western Massachusetts
Paralegal Association (WMPA)
WMPA is a thriving non-profit organization that is composed of paralegals working in all
areas of law in the Western Massachusetts area.
Michigan
Grand Rapids Bar Association Legal Assistant
Section
Legal
Assistants Association of Michigan (LAAM)
The Legal Assistants Association of Michigan, Inc. (LAAM) was founded in 1978 to provide a
professional affiliation for practicing legal assistants throughout the state of Michigan.
Michiana
Paralegal Association (MPA)
The Michiana Paralegal Association ("MPA") recently celebrated its 10th
anniversary in September 1999. Since our formation, MPA has matured into a strong
paralegal association with nearly 95 members from the northwestern portion of Indiana and
southwestern portion of Michigan.
State
Bar of Michigan Legal Assistants Section
The Legal Assistants Section of the State Bar of Michigan provides education, information
and analysis about issues of concern through meetings, seminars, their site, public
service programs, and publication of a newsletter. Membership in the Section is open to
qualified legal assistants and to all members of the State Bar of Michigan.
Minnesota
Minnesota Paralegal Association
The Minnesota Paralegal Association is a non-profit professional association dedicated to
fostering the growth and development of the paralegal profession by promoting a high
standard of professionalism to the legal community as well as the general public,
encouraging communication among paralegals and related organizations, and supporting the
ongoing education of paralegals.
Mississippi
Mississippi Association of Legal Assistants (MALA)
The Mississippi Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. ("MALA") is a professional
organization dedicated to the paralegal profession. We support legal assistants by
promoting professional development, education, and the Certified Legal Assistants
("CLA") and Certified Legal Assistant Specialist ("CLAS")
examinations.
Missouri
Kansas City Paralegal Association
(KCPA)
The Kansas City Paralegal Association (KCPA) is a professional association for paralegals
in the Kansas City area. Incorporated in 1975, the goals of KCPA are promote, enhance and
encourage the development of the paralegal profession, offer opportunities for networking
among paralegals on the local, state and national levels, and offer high quality
continuing education for paralegals.
St. Louis Association of Legal Assistants
(SLALA)
The St. Louis Association of Legal Assistants
(SLALA) is a non-profit
association formed to promote the advancement of the legal assistant
profession in the St. Louis area through encouragement of high ethical
and professional standards and to provide access to information and
education for legal assistants, and other legal professionals. SLALA is
affiliated with NALA.
Montana
Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA)
MALA is the only NALA affiliate in Montana. One of the main objectives of MALA is
to provide its members with continuing education opportunities.
Nevada
Nevada Paralegal Association
(NPA)
The Nevada Paralegal Association (NPA) is a professional association for
paralegals and legal assistants in the Las Vegas Valley, working
together to promote the advancement of the paralegal profession within
the legal community by encouraging high professional and ethical
standards in the education, training, and employment of paralegals. NPA
is affiliated with the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).
New
Hampshire
Paralegal Association of New Hampshire (PANH)
The Paralegal Association of New Hampshire is dedicated to the development of the
paralegal profession. PANH provides invaluable opportunities for traditional paralegal
professional development and networking.
New
Jersey
Legal Assistants Association of New
Jersey (LAANJ)
The Legal Assistants Association of New Jersey, Inc. ("LAANJ") is a non-profit
association formed in 1982 to foster and promote uniform educational standards and
practice guidelines for the legal assistant. LAANJ also promotes the education of the
public for the advancement and improvement of the legal assistant profession.
South
Jersey Paralegal Association (SJPA)
South Jersey Paralegal Association (SJPA) is a NJ non profit organization formed in 1980
and incorporated in 1983. SJPA is a member association of the National Federation of
Paralegal Associations (NFPA). SJPA is composed of paralegals, paralegal students,
and paralegal educational institutions in New Jersey.
New Mexico
State Bar of New Mexico
Paralegal Division
The Legal Assistants Division of the State Bar of New Mexico was formally organized in
August 1995 to serve the needs of legal assistants throughout the state.
New York
Capital District
Paralegal Association (CDPA)
The Capital District Paralegal Association, Inc. (CDPA) was founded in 1993 as the Albany
Legal Assistants Association, Inc. Its purpose is to promote communication among
paralegals and to promote and improve their image as professionals with the legal
community as well as the public. The Association was incorporated in 1995 as a
not-for-profit corporation and in 2001 the Association changed its name to the Capital
District Paralegal Association, Inc.
Empire State
Alliance of Paralegal Associations
On January 30, 1988, five NYS paralegal associations met in Binghamton and formed the
"Empire State Alliance of Paralegal Associations" ("ESAPA").
Associations in attendance were from Long Island, Manhattan, Buffalo, Binghamton and
Rochester. The statewide alliance arose from the need to strengthen the paralegal
profession in NYS through networking.
Manhattan
Paralegal Association (MPA)
The Manhattan Paralegal Association, Inc. ("MPA") is a voluntary, not-for-profit
professional association formed and incorporated in 1987.
Southern Tier Paralegal
Association (STPA)
The Southern Tier Paralegal Association (STPA) was formed in 1980 to promote professional
development through continuing legal education and to enhance the recognition of the
paralegal profession within the legal community.
Western New York Paralegal
Association (WNYPA)
The Western New York Paralegal Association, Inc. (WNYPA) is a voluntary, nonprofit
association formed in 1976 to promote the professional development and continuing
education of paralegals in the Western New York area. With the goals of the development of
the profession and the establishment of a communication network for paralegals, we have
now grown to well over two hundred members.
West/Rock
Paralegal Association
The West/Rock Paralegal Association is the local paralegal association for the lower
Hudson Valley. We are affiliated with the National Federation of Paralegal Associations
(NFPA) and are members of the Empire State Alliance of Paralegal Associations.
North
Carolina
North Carolina Bar Association Legal
Assistants Division
From this site, you can access information on upcoming CLE programs, join the LAD, find
links to websites, and obtain current information on the Division’s activities. There is
also a special section for LAD members to access member information. Our goal is for the
LAD website to be a useful tool for legal assistants in performing daily tasks and
research.
North
Carolina Paralegal Association (NCPA)
The NCPA was formed in 1980 to fill the need for a statewide organization to provide its
legal assistant/paralegal membership with a continued flow of current national
information. NCPA is a self-governing organization run by paralegals for paralegals.
North
Dakota
Western Dakota Association of Legal Assistants (WDALA)
The Western Dakota Association of Legal Assistants (WDALA) is a non-profit corporation
formed in western North Dakota in 1984. As an association of legal assistants, WDALA’s
primary goals are continuing education and recognition in the legal field.
Ohio
Cincinnati Paralegal Association (CPA)
The Cincinnati Paralegal Association ("CPA") was formed in February of 1982 when
a group of Cincinnati paralegals met to develop a network amongst themselves and discuss
the roles of paralegals. Since that time, the CPA has matured into a strong paralegal
association with nearly 300 members from the Greater Cincinnati Area.
Cleveland Association of
Paralegals (CAP)
The Cleveland Association of Paralegals (CAP) is a nonprofit association formed in 1975
dedicated to promoting the professional and ethical development and continuing education
of paralegals in the Northeastern Ohio area.
Greater Dayton Paralegal
Association (GDPA)
The Greater Dayton Paralegal Association, Inc. (GDPA) was founded in 1984 by paralegals in
the Dayton, Ohio area. In 1989 GDPA became affiliated with the National Federation of
Paralegal Associations, which represents about 17,000 paralegals nationwide.
Northeastern Ohio Paralegal
Association (NOPA)
The Northeastern Ohio Paralegal Association ("NOPA") was incorporated on
September 2, 1987, for the purpose of establishing good fellowship among members and the
legal community, and to further the interests of both the practicing paralegal and
students of the paralegal profession.
Paralegal Association of Central
Ohio (PACO)
On September 18, 1995, the association voted to change its name to the Paralegal
Association of Central Ohio (PACO) in the belief that the new name more accurately
reflects the growing trend to recognize the term "paralegal" as being synonymous
with the education, experience and substantive services provided by its membership.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Association of Legal Secretaries (OKALS)
Since 1962, the Oklahoma Association of Legal Secretaries (OKALS) is a professional
association dedicated to providing continuing legal education, leadership development,
certification, and networking opportunities for legal secretaries, legal assistants, and
legal support staff professionals in the State of Oklahoma.
Oregon
Oregon Paralegal Association (OPA)
The Oregon Paralegal Association (OPA) is a statewide nonprofit organization, with a
Southwest Washington chapter, and was formed in 1979 as the Oregon Legal Assistants
Association. OPA is the forefront in meeting the needs of its members and listens to its
inner voice (the members themselves) to determine its direction.
Pennsylvania
Central Pennsylvania
Paralegal Association (CPPA)
The Central Pennsylvania Paralegal Association ("CPPA") was conceived in
February of 1984 and became an official non-profit organization in October 1984. The CPPA
serves as a forum where professional ideas and concerns of paralegals in all ectors of
practice are addressed.
Lancaster Area Paralegal Association (LAPA)
Lancaster Area Paralegal Association is a Pennsylvania nonprofit
corporation, which has been serving paralegals and legal assistants in
the Lancaster area since 1984. LAPA is a charter member of the Keystone
Alliance of Paralegal Associations.
NALS of Pennsylvania
NALS of Pennsylvania provides the opportunity to further the knowledge and enhance the
ethical standards and professional attainment of our members; to conduct programs of
continuing legal education for members and others in the legal profession; to promote
fellowship and cooperation among members and with the legal community.
Pittsburgh Paralegal Association
(PPA)
The Pittsburgh Paralegal Association ("PPA") is a voluntary, non-profit
association formed in 1977 to promote the professional development and
continuing education of paralegals. PPA now has approximately 460
members from the greater Pittsburgh area and receives additional support
from affiliate members, area law firms, paralegal training programs and
the Allegheny County Bar Association. Members are from all areas of the
legal community, including law firms, banks, corporations, hospitals,
the public sector and educational institutions.
Rhode
Island
Rhode Island Paralegal Association
(RIPA)
The Rhode Island Paralegal Association (RIPA), incorporated in 1979, is a voluntary
non-profit association. It works to enhance the recognition of the paralegal profession
within the legal community.
South
Carolina
Palmetto Paralegal Association
The Palmetto Paralegal Association was formed in 1988 under the name of Columbia Legal
Assistant Association. It currently has approximately 200 members, including students
enrolled in area paralegal programs.
Tri-County Paralegal Association (TCPA)
TCPA was formed in 1993 by paralegals in Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley counties
interested in advancing the paralegal profession. TCPA has committed itself to achieving
this goal by providing networking opportunities, sponsoring continuing education events,
and through community service projects.
Tennessee
Memphis Paralegal Association (MPA)
The Memphis Paralegal Association ("MPA") was formed in April of 1982 to promote
the paralegal profession in Memphis and the surrounding areas; to advance the educational
standards of the profession; to educate employers regarding the role of paralegals; and to
conduct seminars, research, and handle other work relative to the paralegal profession.
Middle Tennessee Paralegal Association (MTPA)
The Middle Tennessee Paralegal Association ("MTPA") was formed for the
purposes of furthering education among members of the paralegal
profession; advancing, fostering and promoting the paralegal profession;
encouraging a high order of ethical and professional attainment;
providing service to the community; and establishing good fellowship
among members of the paralegal profession in Nashville, Tennessee and
its surrounding areas.
Smoky Mountain Paralegal
Association ("SMPA")
The Smoky Mountain Paralegal
Association is a nonprofit association formed in 2005 to
promote the paralegal profession in East Tennessee to a higher level.
SMPA is an affiliated association of the National Association of Legal
Assistants, Inc. (NALA), and subscribe to NALA’s Code of Ethics and
Professional Responsibility. SMPA encourages development of the highest
standards of service and ethical conduct in an effort to broaden public
understanding of the paralegal profession. SMPA is composed of
paralegals working in all areas of the law, students in recognized
paralegal educational programs, and supporters of the paralegal
profession who are interested not only in furthering their own
professional development, but are also dedicated to the advancement of
the paralegal profession as a whole.
Tennessee Paralegal
Association
TPA is a nonprofit statewide professional association with its
membership comprised of persons who are employed as paralegals, students
in recognized paralegal educational programs, and supporters of the
paralegal profession. TPA sponsors two major seminars each year on a
broad range of legal topics. Additionally, monthly meetings are
conducted by local chapters in locations throughout the state, giving
members the opportunity to hear speakers on a variety on legal issues.
Texas
Alamo Area Professional Legal Assistants
As one of the largest legal assistant associations in the State of Texas, AAPLA’s
membership is more than 225 members, which are employed by law firms and corporations in
the San Antonio area. Throughout the last eighteen years, AAPLA has worked with local bar
associations on various projects to promote the legal profession.
Capital Area Paralegal
Association (CAPA)
CAPA was organized in 1978. It is a professional association for paralegals and legal
assistants in Austin, Texas and surrounding areas. CAPA is affiliated with the National
Association of Legal Assistants ("NALA").
Dallas
Area Paralegal Association (DAPA)
DAPA is a voluntary nonprofit corporation composed of paralegals working in all areas of
the law, who are interested not only in furthering their own professional development, but
are also dedicated to the advancement of the paralegal profession as a whole.
Fort Worth Paralegal
Association (FWPA)
The purpose of the FWPA is to promote the professional objectives and goals of paralegals,
to encourage, promote and conduct programs of continuing education and professional
development and to promote the advancement of high standards of integrity and
professionalism for paralegals to the end that both the public and the legal profession
are better served.
Houston Legal Assistants
Association
The Houston Legal Assistants Association is the largest legal assistant association in the
State of Texas and is in the top five of the largest metropolitan legal assistant
associations in the United States. It is a non-profit organization and has more than 975
members.
Legal Assistants Division
of the State Bar of Texas
The official website for the Legal Assistants Division of the State Bar of Texas. Formed
in 1981, the Division was the first Legal Assistant organization to be affiliated with a
state Bar Association.
Legal Assistants of North Texas Association (LANTA)
The Legal Assistants of North Texas Association, an affiliated
association of the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. (NALA),
and located in Dallas, Texas, is dedicated to the advancement and
betterment of the legal assistant profession by promoting the benefits
of effective and increased utilization of legal assistants.
Legal Assistants of North Texas Association promotes high ethical
standards for its membership and supports a voluntary national
certification to identify legal assistants and/or paralegals who have
demonstrated a high degree of competency in the profession and promotes
continuing legal education for its members. Legal Assistants of North
Texas Association is dedicated to providing a network of professional
support to legal assistants in their careers.
Metroplex Association
of Corporate Paralegals ("MACP")
MACP was formed in 1997 to promote and encourage the professional
objectives and goals of paralegals for in-house counsel in the
Dallas-Forth Worth area. MACP strives to provide programs of continuing
education and development and to encourage high standards of integrity
and professionalism. MACP members meet quarterly at various local
corporations and annually in November.
Southeast
Texas Association of Paralegals (SETAP)
SETAP (formerly known as SETALA) was
organized in 1980 by four legal assistants, two of whom were Certified
Legal Assistants (CLAs). It is a professional association for paralegals
and legal assistants in Southeast Texas. SETAP is affiliated with the
National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) and the Texas Alliance
of Paralegal Associations (TAPA).
Texas ALS
Texas ALS was chartered in 1954 and is a chartered state association of NALS… the
association for legal professionals, a nonunion, nonpartisan, nonpolitical and nonprofit
professional, educational association.
Utah
Utah Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Paralegal Association
The Utah Chapter of the Rocky Mountain
Paralegal Association was established in an effort to better serve the
paralegal profession within the State of Utah. RMPA based in Denver, was
formed on October 2, 1973, to serve the paralegal profession in the
Rocky Mountain region. RMPA is an affiliate member of the National
Federation of Paralegal Associations. For more information, contact Jim
Barber, Utah Chapter Coordinator, at (801) 524-9364.
The Legal Assistants Association of Utah
The Legal Assistants Association of Utah (LAAU) is Utah’s affiliate to
the National Association of Legal Assistants. LAAU is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to providing further education, establishing
standards of professional and ethical conduct, and aiding in the
advancement of employment opportunities for legal assistants and
paralegals in the state of Utah. Student memberships are available for
those who are studying to become legal assistants or paralegals. For
more information, contact Mary Black, LAAU president elect, at (801)
969-5604.
Vermont
Vermont Paralegal Organization (VPO)
Virginia
Richmond
Paralegal Association
The Richmond Paralegal Association (RPA) is a non-profit corporation formed in
Virginia in 1982. As an association of legal assistants/paralegals, our
primary goals are continuing education and recognition in the legal
field. Our membership consists of legal assistants/paralegals, legal
professionals and educators from the City of Richmond and the
surrounding metropolitan areas.
VALS
VALS…the association for legal professionals was organized in 1962 and now has 11 local
associations throughout Virginia with a membership of approximately 300 persons engaged in
work of a legal nature.
Washington
NALS of Washington
NALS Of Washington was organized in 1964 and is a chartered state association of NALS, a
nonunion, nonpartisan, and nonprofit association. We offer legal education and
professional enhancement at various locations around the state throughout the year.
Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA)
The Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA) is a nonprofit organization formed in
1975 to support and promote the paralegal profession, and to provide a forum for
addressing the paralegal needs, interests and responsibilities in the State of Washington.
West
Virginia
Association of West
Virginia Paralegals
The Association of West Virginia Paralegals (AWVP) was organized in 1982 by a group of legal
assistants in the Charleston-Huntington areas. This organization was the result of a need
for an organized educational and professional association for legal assistants.
Wisconsin
Madison Area Paralegal Association
The Madison Area Paralegal Association is a strong group of paralegals in Dane County,
Wisconsin. Our primary purpose is to provide substantive legal and professional education
opportunities and to promote the paralegal profession within our legal community.
Paralegal
Association of Wisconsin
The Paralegal Association of Wisconsin, Inc. is a statewide organization dedicated to the
advancement of the paralegal profession. The Association is a not-for-profit corporation
founded in 1978.
