SUSTAINING MEMBER OF THE MONTHPACO is proud to welcome the Ohio Professional Process Server Association (OPPSA) as this month's sustaining member of the month! The Ohio Professional Process Server Association (OPPSA) is a professional association dedicated to supporting Ohio process servers through education, communication, and the sharing of information relevant to service of process. OPPSA is focused on building a community where process servers can connect, stay informed on industry developments, and share resources and best practices.
MEMBERSHIP INCENTIVE - DISCOUNT!
Beginning October 1, 2026 - for six weeks ONLY - PACO is offering new memberships for a discounted price. During this six week period, new PACO memberships will be discounted to $60 and new student memberships will be discounted to $40. (Note - once you've completed the application for membership, an invoice will be generated. Please contact us at info@pacoparalegals.org and we will adjust your invoice to reflect the discounted membership rate.) PACO offers three CLE opportunities most months, as well as quarterly in-person networking events. Our monthly round table sessions provide information on three practice areas - workers' compensation, litigation, and domestic relations - it's a great way to explore new practice areas you may never have considered. Spread the word and let your friends, colleagues, and managing partners know about this great opportunity! If you've thought about becoming a PACO member, now is your chance! This is a limited time offer and we can't wait to welcome our new members!
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - NOVEMBER
Please join us at noon on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 when Ellina Delillo of Ohio Reporting (now Veritext) will present "AI on the Record." This one-hour ethics CLE focuses on the integration of artificial intelligence into legal proceedings and court reporting. Topics include: an overview of generative AI and how it is being used in the legal space, the role of the certified court reporter as a neutral officer of the court and guardian of the legal record, data privacy and confidentiality concerns, the risks of deep fakes and AI-generated content in legal exhibits and records, and ethical considerations and attorney competence when using emerging technology.. Registration is available on the web site.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION ROUND TABLE
Join us on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at noon when Jon Goodman, Esq. will present a case law update. Registration is available on the web site.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - DECEMBER
Please join us at noon on Tuesday, December 15, 2026 when Patrice Givens will present "Clarity in Chaos." This presentation will discuss building a "bounce back" attitude and how to adapt to urgent demands and emotional health to create clarity in chaos. We'll explore tools to practice stress management, setting boundaries, and self-care. Registration is available on the web site.
LEGAL INSIGHTS
There will be no Legal Insights session in November or December due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Legal Insights sessions will resume in January.
OSBA CERTIFICATION STUDY GROUP
Ashley Harris is leading PACO's OSBA Certification Exam Study Group again this year! We would strongly recommend that experienced paralegals consider obtaining credentials through the OSBA Paralegal Certification program. Obtaining your certification is a great way to take your paralegal career to the next level and open doors to better paralegal opportunities. Registration to sit for the next certification exam will open in early 2027 and the exam will take place in May 2027. The OSBA Study Group will meet next on November 24, 2026 at 6:30PM (virtual). The OSBA Examination Study Group is open to all Ohio paralegals and is offered free of charge. Registration is open on the website: https://pacoparalegals.org/event-6778238?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=10/22/2026
OHIO SUPREME COURT 2026 UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW SEMINAR
The Ohio Supreme Court is hosting its annual Unauthorized Practice of Law Seminar on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 from 1-4:00 PM. The event is being held both in person at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center, 65 South Front Street, Columbus and via Zoom. The event will cover the following topics: Practice and procedures before the Ohio Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law, Case law updates from the past two years, Legal-adjacent activity that is not UPL, and Questions for regulators as AI and UPL intersect. There is no cost to attend. Registration is available at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qXSoh9ZKQBK4zSwtQQkhSQ#/registration
NFPA NEWS
NFPA Wellness Webinar: Mindfulness for Paralegals is being offered on Wednesday, November 14, 2026 at 1PM EST. Join this Wellness Webinar to learn what mindfulness is and why it's so important to the work that paralegals do. Presented by Courtney Schulnick, Esq., this webinar will provide scientific research that backs up the benefits of the practice and normalize some of the stressors that show up in the lives and work of paralegals. This webinar is offered at no cost to PACO/NFPA members. Registration is available at: https://www.paralegals.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2093667&group=
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