SUSTAINING MEMBER OF THE MONTH

PACO 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

Please join us at noon on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 when Paula Ashcraft of the Ohio Professional Process Server Association will speak about the Process Server Industry.  Paula is President of the Ohio Professional Process Server Association (OPPSA) and founder and CEO of Greentree Legal.  With more than 20 years of experience in professional process service, Paula has built and led multiple process service organizations and has held elected leadership positions with the National Association of Professional Process Servers (NAPPS).  Throughout her career, she has been actively involved in advancing professionalism within the process serving industry, monitoring legislative developments affecting service of process, and utilizing technology and innovation to improve legal support services.  Registration is available on the web site.

DOMESTIC RELATIONS ROUND TABLE

Join us on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at noon when Chelsea Long will present "Discovery from Start to Finish."  Registration is available on the web site.

LEGAL INSIGHTS

Please join us on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at noon when Veronica Gomez, Legal Nurse Consultant, and Joshua Gomez, Private Investigator will give a presentation providing information about medical terminology and what to look for in building case strategy.  Registration is available on the web site.

OSBA CERTIFICATION STUDY GROUP

We're so excited that Ashley Harris will be 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 begin meeting and preparing for the exam on October 27, 2026 at 6:30PM (virtual).  The OSBA Examination Study Group is open to all Ohio paralegals and is offered free of charge.  If you're considering sitting for the exam or just curious for more information, please register for the first session on October 27, 2026.  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

Convention 2026 is in the books!  Convention was held in Bloomington, Minnesota September 24, 2026 through September 27, 2026.  Angie Vohsing and Kim Wright, PACO's NFPA Primary and Secondary Representatives, respectively, attended Convention on behalf of PACO.  Members Mindi Schaefer and Callie Kessler also attended, and members Patrice Givens and Lucinda Miller attended and gave presentations to attendees.  The weekend included multiple CLE opportunities, three keynote speakers, and the State of the Federation as well as the monthly Board Meeting on Thursday evening and Region Meetings on Saturday.  PACO congratulates the NFPA on another successful convention, and we're looking forward to next year's Convention.  Mark your calendars for September 23-25, 2027 and make plans to join us in St. Louis, MO!

Be sure to read the PACO News and register today for upcoming events at:  https://pacoparalegals.org/News