February 2012

February 15: OSBA Paralegal Certification Study Group, 5:30pm at Columbus Metropolitan Library - Meeting Room B.

February 22: Combo Committee Meeting (Public Relations, Mentoring Program, and Pro Bono committees), 5:30pm at P | P Columbus. Light refreshments and beverages provided. For more information, contact Mindi Schaefer at mschaefer@poling-law.com or (614) 737-2914.

February 27: General Membership Meeting, 12:00-1:00pm at the Columbus Bar offices (175 S. Third St., Suite 1100, Columbus, OH).

Topic: Protecting Yourself from Consumer Scams and Identity Theft
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Presenter: Manilath James, Consumer Educator
Manilath James received her undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Otterbein University. She has been a consumer educator for Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine's Consumer Protection Section since 2007. As a consumer educator, Manilath conducts presentations to groups across Ohio to teach Ohioans about their rights and how to avoid scams. She also prepares educational materials to advance the Consumer Protection Section’s mission of protecting Ohioans from unfair and deceptive business practices and consumer fraud. Prior to working at the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, Manilath worked in marketing and public relations for a private public relations agency.

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February 29: OSBA Paralegal Certification Study Session, 5:30pm at Wiles, Boyle, Burkholder & Bringardner, 300 Spruce Street, Columbus, OH. Parking is available, free of charge, in the Wiles visitor lot.

Topic: Ethics

March 2012

March 12: Brown Bag Lunch Meeting, 12:00-1:00pm at the Columbus Bar offices (175 S. Third St., Suite 1100, Columbus, OH)

Topic: The Who What Why and How of Paralegal Utilization

Presenter: Toni Marsh, Esq., Director, The George Washington University Paralegal Studies Programs

March 21: General Membership Meeting, 12:00-1:00pm at the Columbus Bar Offices (175 S. Third St., Suite 1100, Columbus, OH)

Topic: Unauthorized Practice of Law Update – 2012

Presenter: Minerva B. Elizaga, Esq., Senior Attorney Services Counsel and Secretary to the Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law, Supreme Court of Ohio

March 22: Combo Committee Meeting (Public Relations, Mentoring Program, and Pro Bono committees), 5:30pm at P | P Columbus. Light refreshments and beverages provided. For more information, contact Mindi Schaefer at mschaefer@poling-law.com or (614) 737-2914.

April 2012

April 18: General Membership Meeting, 12:00-1:00pm at the Columbus Bar Offices (175 S. Third St., Suite 1100, Columbus, OH). Check back for more details.

April 21: Spring 2012 Statewide Meeting in Cincinnati, OH. Check back for more details.

April 25: Brown Bag Lunch Meeting, 12:00-1:00pm at the Columbus Bar offices (175 S. Third St., Suite 1100, Columbus, OH). Check back for more details.

April 26: Combo Committee Meeting (Public Relations, Mentoring Program, and Pro Bono committees), 5:30pm at P | P Columbus. Light refreshments and beverages provided. For more information, contact Mindi Schaefer at mschaefer@poling-law.com or (614) 737-2914.

May 2012

May 23: Combo Committee Meeting (Public Relations, Mentoring Program, and Pro Bono committees), 5:30pm at P | P Columbus. Light refreshments and beverages provided. For more information, contact Mindi Schaefer at mschaefer@poling-law.com or (614) 737-2914.

June 2012

June 20: General Membership Meeting, 12:00-1:00pm at the Columbus Bar Offices (175 S. Third St., Suite 1100, Columbus, OH).

Topic: PACO Oscars / Awards Party

June 20: Combo Committee Meeting (Public Relations, Mentoring Program, and Pro Bono committees), 5:30pm at P | P Columbus. Light refreshments and beverages provided. For more information, contact Mindi Schaefer at mschaefer@poling-law.com or (614) 737-2914.

Interfaith Legal Clinics:

Everyone is invited to attend and participate in these clinics that offer free legal advice to persons in need. Student members should especially should think about attending and obtaining experience. Contact probono@pacoparalegals.org for more information.

• 1st Monday of each month @ 5 pm - Vineyard Church, 6000 Cooper Road, Far North Westerville     (http://www.vineyardcommunitycenter.org/pages/clinics.aspx)
• 1st Tuesday of each month @ 6 pm - First Church of God, 3480 Refugee Road, South East Columbus
• 1st Thursday of each month @ 5:30 pm - United Methodist Church, 501 East Broad Street, Downtown Columbus
• 2nd Monday of each month @ 6 pm - Christian Assembly, 4099 Karl Road, North Columbus
• 4th Wednesday of each month @ 6 pm - Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 428 East Main Street, Near Downtown Columbus