PACO NEWS

EDUCATION DAY

REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025!  PACO's biennial Education Day (formerly known as the BWE - Biennial Workshop and Exhibition) is next Friday, September 26, 2025 from 8:30AM - 4:45PM (registration begins at 8AM) at the Quest Conference Center at Polaris.  Expect an exciting day of speakers and topics that will appeal to paralegals across the board.  This event will provide 7.0 hours (1.5 ethics, 1.0 professional development, and 4.5 general) of OSBA approved CLE.  This is a fantastic way to complete your CLE hours for biennial reporting to the OSBA or NFPA for certification renewals.  

Please note that due to an unforeseen scheduling issue, we have extended the day by 15 minutes and our last session now will conclude at 4:45PM.

Registration includes breakfast, lunch, and 7.0 CLE hours - an exceptional value!  
Members:       $50
Students:      $20
Guests:        $60
Table of Six:  $275

There will be plenty of time to connect with old and new colleagues and visit with our sponsors.  Many of our sponsors will be offering raffle prizes and PACO is offering its own raffle - a $100 Amazon gift card!  Be sure to register if you haven't!  

Registration and complete information

We can't wait to see you there!

EDUCATION DAY SPONSORS

Thank you to the following for sponsoring Education Day!  We can't wait to see you all at the event!

OBLIC, Boerger Investigative Services, Spectrum Reporting LLC, Key Companies, Ohio Reporting Company, Veritext, Profile Discovery, Our Family Wizard, Encore Process Services, Eastman Smith Ltd.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Join us on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 when Manson Ho, Legal Director of Litigation Solutions at Magna Legal will present Social Media Can Help Win Your Case.  Registration is available on the website.

LEGAL INSIGHTS

Join us on Thursday, September 25, 2025 when members of the staff from Maryellen O'Shaughnessy, Clerk of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas will provide updates on what's new at the Clerk's office.  Registration is available on the website.

OSBA STUDY GROUP

PACO's OSBA Certification Exam Study Group is back! Randi has handed over the reins to Ashley Harris this year, including ALL her study materials!  Please contact Ashley Harris (harris.ashnic@gmail.com) to join the study group and continue Randi's excellent track record of helping people pass the exam. The first session will be held September 30, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.  All sessions will be held virtually. The study group is open to all Ohio paralegals planning to sit for the OSBA Certification Exam.  There is no cost. 

OSBA PARALEGAL COMMITTEE FALL MEETING

Scheduled for Monday, September 22, 2025 from 4-5:30PM.  For registration:  https://www.ohiobar.org/2025-events/paralegal-committee-meeting-fall-2025/

PACO ROUND TABLES

PACO is proud to announce that beginning in January 2026, we will be offering three practice area round tables!  Our round tables will include Domestic Relations, Workers' Compensation, and Litigation and will be offered on a rotating monthly schedule.  These round tables will be held virtually at noon on the third Thursday of each month.  Round tables will be free to PACO members and $5 each for guests.  Watch for more information!

PACO BOOK CLUB

PACO's Book Club is gearing up once again!  Our next book will be Silence for the Dead by Simone St. James.  Book Club will meet on Friday November 14, 2026 at Chocolate Cafe, 1855 Northwest Boulevard, Grandview.  For more information, contact Randi Daniels-Blair at randi.daniels90@gmail.com. 

NFPA HAPPENINGS

NFPA's Annual Convention - Paralegals Adapting to Change - will take place from October 9 - 11, 2025.  This event is fully remote, so plan to register today!  Earn up to 11 CLEs over three days, master emerging trends, build your skills, and connect with colleagues from across the country!  For more information and to register:  https://www.paralegals.org/page/2025-annual-convention

This year's convention includes PACO's own a Patrice Givens, paralegal at Taft Law, who will be presenting with fellow NFPA DEI Committee colleagues on Recognizing and Managing Microaggressions and Unconscious Bias in the Workplace on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 3:15PM.  Make sure to catch this presentation!

PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES WITH LASCO

The Legal Aid Society of Southeast and Central Ohio is holding the following pro bono events:

Asylum Clinic - Thursday, September 11, 2025 AM Shift 9AM-1PM and PM Shift 1-5PM - Vineyard Community Center, 6000 Cooper Road, Westerville, OH 43081.  To register or for additional information:  https://oslsa.wufoo.com/forms/mq5q1bh0o5nipi/

Driver's License Clinic - Thursday, September 18, 2025.  You may select the morning shift, the afternoon shift, or all day.  To register or for additional information:  https://oslsa.wufoo.com/forms/2025-franklin-county-drivers-license-event/

Wills Clinic - Wednesday, September 24, 2025 4-8PM Linden Community Center, 1350 Briarwood Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211.  To register:  https://oslsa.wufoo.com/forms/myw1x9n0yjb51r/

In addition, LASCO is holding the following CLE:

Tuesday, 11/18/25 from 9AM-12PM:  Preparing Wills, Advance Directives and Transfer on Death Affidavits for Pro Bono Clients.  This CLE is being offered in partnership with the CBA.  Registration:  https://oslsa.wufoo.com/forms/q3qmqnx1b739k8/