PACO NEWS

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Summer has officially arrived!  If you missed the summer solstice, certainly the skyrocketing temperatures would have confirmed as much.  Here at PACO, we recognize that summer is reserved for vacations, slowing down where possible, and spending time with the kiddos at the pool or the lake.  On Thursday, Judge Mackey will join us for Legal Insights to discuss what's new in Probate Court.  We will not have another General Membership Meeting or Legal Insights session until August 19, 2025 when our PACO leaders join us to talk about the exciting events and speakers you can look forward to in the coming months.  

So have a great summer - read a couple of good books, take a walk in the woods, hit the pool or the ball park, spend time with family and friends, and recharge your batteries.  Stay hydrated, safe, and healthy.  We'll "see" you back in a couple of months!

NATIONAL PARALEGAL DAY

Last year, Congress officially recognized August 6 as National Paralegal Day.  To celebrate, PACO is planning an evening with the Columbus Clippers on Wednesday, August 6, 2025!  Ticket information will be announced soon.  Mark your calendar because you will not want to miss this event.  Space will be limited. 

LEGAL INSIGHTS

Please join us on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at noon when Judge Jeffrey Mackey will joins us and let us know what's new at the Probate Court - spoiler alert: there may be electronic filing happening!  This session will be conducted via Zoom.  Registration is open on the website.

LEADERSHIP RETREAT

PACO's annual leadership retreat will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the offices of Eastman Smith Ltd., 250 Civic Center Drive, Suite 280 from 9AM to 3PM.  The leadership will meet to brainstorm innovative ways to enhance our membership application and renewal processes, attract new members, provide meaningful content to our members, and make improvements to our sustaining member program.  If you have ideas or would like to get involved, we'd love to have you!  Please reach out to president@pacoparalegals.org for more information.

NFPA SCHOLARSHIPS

The application period for NFPA scholarships is now open!  The deadline for applications is July 1, 2025.  For rules and eligibility criteria, and to register, go to https://paralegals.submittable.com/submit/71469633-4556-4986-a287-8818393b2e19/2025-nfpa-student-scholarship