SUSTAINING MEMBER OF THE MONTH
Thanks so much to Megan Rogers, Sam Mattern, and the staff at Spectrum Reporting for their continued support of PACO.  Spectrum has been a long-time supporter of PACO.  Spectrum regularly sponsors our events and provides Zoom links for our Round Table meetings.  Their generous support of PACO and paralegals across central Ohio is truly appreciated.  Reach out to Megan and Sam for all your court reporting needs.

CANDLE MAKING EVENT

Please join us on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00PM at Wyandotte Winery, 4640 Wyandotte Drive, Columbus, OH 43230 for evening of fun!  PACO welcomes The Cozy Candle Company to this event - each attendee will make their own candle using soy wax and phthalate free scents.  The cost is $15.  Registration is required and limited to 20 participants.  Come join us for and an evening of fun and catch up with old friends and new!  This event is sponsored by The Ohio Reporting Company.  Appetizers and beverages will be provided.  Registration is available on the web site https://pacoparalegals.org/event-6528041?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=2/19/2026  

JOB BOARD

Wow, our job board has been busy over the past few weeks.  If you're looking for a new opportunity, be sure to check it out!

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Please join us at noon on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 when Merisa Bowers, Esq. of OBLIC will discuss best practices with billing and fees.  Registration is available on the website.

ROUND TABLE

Please join us at noon on February 19, 2026 for our next Workers' Compensation Round Table.  In this session, Mark A. Shaw, Esq. will join us to discuss settlements and the world of MSA.  Registration is available on the web site.
 
LEGAL INSIGHTS 

Please join us at noon on February 26, 2026 for an exciting presentation from our Sustaining Member of the Month - Spectrum Reporting.  Details coming soon!  Registration is available on the website. 

OSBA PARALEGAL COMMITTEE

The OSBA Paralegal Committee Winter Meeting will take place on February 13, 2026 from 12:00-1:30PM (please note the corrected time from previous communications).  Please consider joining us to get involved in the paralegal community.

OSBA STUDY GROUP

The next OSBA Certification Exam Study Group will meet twice in February - on February 10, 2026 and on February 24, 2026, both at 6:30PM.  Please reach out to Ashley Harris (harris.ashnic@gmail.com) if you haven't already registered and want to participate. All sessions are held virtually. The study group is open to all Ohio paralegals planning to sit for the OSBA Certification Exam.  There is no cost. 

PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES WITH LASCO

LASCO is conducting a free wills clinic on February 11, 2026 from 4-8PM at the Central Community House.  To register:  https://oslsa.wufoo.com/forms/myw1x9n0yjb51r/

LASCO is conducting an Expungement/Record Sealing Clinic on Friday, February 20, 2026 from 9:30AM to 3:30PM at the Delaware County Law Library, 101 North Sandusky Street, Delaware, OH 43015.  To register:  https://oslsa.wufoo.com/forms/q1j7nsw60xu0kvt/

Immigration Pro Bono Opportunities:

Asylum Clinics - the next asylum clinic will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026.  For more information, to register, and to learn about training necessary for participation:  https://oslsa.wufoo.com/forms/mq5q1bh0o5nipi/