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October 11, 2019 | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM EDT

The Union League
140 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA  19102
(Business Attire Required)

Pricing
Members: $50.00 for Paralegals from Member Companies
Non-members: $60.00 for Paralegals from Non-member Companies

Overview (Program Summary)

A program hosted by:

ACC Greater Philadelphia

Don't miss this opportunity to register for our 15th Annual Paralega/Legal Assistant Forum! 

Paralegals/Legal Assistants can attend diverse courses lead by top-notch experts, and a panel discussion developed with a “best practice” and practical approach, useful to paralegals and legal assistant roles, plus have an opportunity to network with their counterparts for a lively exchange of information about the topics discussed and the paralegal/legal assistant profession.  You can't afford NOT to attend! This is one of the chapter's most successful endeavors and we look forward to another great conference.

AGENDA:

  • 8:30 a.m. — Registration/Networking/Breakfast/Welcoming Remarks
  • 9:15 a.m. — Pro Bono/Volunteer Opportunities for Paralegals
  • 9:30 a.m. — Get on Board!  A Practical Guide to On-boarding: Staffing Agreements & Background Checks
  • 10:45 a.m. — Recognizing the Role of the Paralegal in the Area of IP
  • 11:45 a.m. — Lunch/Networking/Sponsor Introductions
  • 12:45 p.m. — Contract Clauses With a Side of Contract Hacks
  • 2:00 p.m. — A Plan and a Brand: Packaging Yourself for Success!

There will be 15-minute breaks between sessions during which food and beverages will be provided.  We encourage attendees to visit our generous sponsors during these breaks.

Follow this LINK for a mail-in registration form, or this LINK to see the Forum Booklet.  Registration can also be completed online by clicking the red REGISTER button below.

Cancellation policy: 48-hours' notice required to chrisstewart@accglobal.com.  No-shows will be billed at the posted rates.

Speakers

  • Jackie Meredith-Batchelor, President-Elect, ACC Greater Philadelphia
  • Rida Haq, Director of Volunteer Engagement, Philly VIP
  • Annie Mrazik, Pro Bono Case Manager, Philly VIP
  • Bradley Burns, VP, Bradley Staffing Group
  • Teena Amador, Associate General Counsel, Quaker Houghton
  • Lynn Carino, Corporate Counsel, AMETEK, Inc.
  • Radha Kachalia, Sr. Managing Consultant, Beacon Hill Staffing Group
  • Grace Merkler, Placement Consultant, Beacon Hill Staffing Group

CLE

Credits: 4.0 hours
State: Keystone Alliance of Paralegal Associations
Category: Substantive

Contact (RSVP)

Chris Stewart (Chapter Administrator)

Sponsored By

  • Beacon Hill Legal
  • Bradley Staffing Group
  • CSC
  • Cobblestone Software
  • M. Burr Keim Company
  • Pennsylvania Association of Notaries
  • Transperfect Legal Solutions
  • Ricoh
  • Robert Half Legal