Tricia Mays, Public Relations Director for PACO and a paralegal at the law firm of Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP , Mindi Schaefer, Co-Chair of Paralegal Day Committee and a paralegal at the law firm of Reminger Co., L.P.A., and Nell Chambers, President for PACO, Co-Chair of of Paralegal Day Committee and a paralegal at the law firm of Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP, along with the Paralegal Day Committee, organized an all day event at the Columbus Bar Association ("CBA") on Monday, May 17, 2010. The morning started with registration and breakfast. After registration, there were three CLE breakout sessions regarding 2003 Microsoft Office products, Best Case bankruptcy software, investigative techniques, probate and estate accounts, as well as interviewing techniques and makeup and dress presentations.

During their lunch, they gave out milestone service awards to many paralegals in their organization. The Honorable Kimberly S. Cocroft was the speaker and she explained how important paralegals are to the legal profession. Judge Cocroft explained that as a young associate coming to a law firm for the first time, she was met quickly by two of the firm's paralegals who stepped in to guide and assist her. She appreciates the hard work that paralegals do and reminds them to find someone in their firm who will advocate for them so that their skills are utilized to the full capacity. Judge Cocroft is running for election this fall for the Franklin County Common Pleas Court seat she was appointed to last year.

The afternoon continued with more CLE breakout sessions regarding social networking, resume writing, forensic experts, CT Summation, landlord-tenant issues and taxes and the decedent's estate. On hand was a representative from the Ohio Secretary of State's office to explain issues they see with completing their forms. During the event vendors and PACO held raffles and there so many prizes awarded, no count can be made. PACO obtained their raffle prizes through donations from various local stores, restaurants, Blue Jackets, Clippers, OSU and the Chiller.

The program ended with a Happy Hour. While the proceeds have not been tallied, it is believed this event raised between $4-5K on this event prior to expenses . That money will go to paralegal student scholarships and for PACO members who wish to obtain paralegal certification through the Ohio State Bar Association ("OSBA") or PACO's affiliate, The National Federal of Paralegal Associations. To see the many wonderful sustaining members that helped make this event a success through their donations, please go to Sustaining Members Page.

	Shown in the photo are the present and past presidents of PACO with Judge Cocroft. From left to right, Amanda S. Coleman, M.S. (2005-2008), paralegal at Nationwide Insurance, Nell Chambers (2004-2005, 2009-2010 and incumbent), paralegal at Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP, Judge Cocroft, Catherine Hawes (2008-2009), paralegal at Lane, Alton & Horst, LLP, and Katie Essex (2001-2004), paralegal at Hahn, Loeser & Parks, LLP. Not present at time of photo is Trina S. Hayes (2009 Interim President), paralegal at Red Roof Inns.
Mindi Schaefer and Tricia Mays, organizers of Paralegal Day, along with Andrew Keck of ProFile Imaging.
	Nicole Scott, volunteer, Nell Chambers, Andrew Keck, and Scott Thompson from Spectrum Reporting LLC, bartender extraordinaire for the Happy Hour and raffle.