New Orleans Paralegal Association

04/15/2026

REGION II SPRING MEETING💐
When: 04/16/2026 7:00 PM, CDT
Where: ZOOM

EVENT DETAILS:
The New Orleans Paralegal Association (NOPA) is a Region II Association and as such all members of NOPA are invited to attend the
Region II Spring Meeting
Thursday, April 16 at 7pm Central by Zoom
All Region II NFPA Members welcome!
Meet your representatives and region director
Learn more about NFPA
Find out how to become more involved
NFPA wants your ideas and suggestions to make NFPA even BETTER!

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84930162730?pwd=IE7gotYOepXM27QLNaCSB8BmkP3gUU.1
Meeting ID: 849 3016 2730
Passcode: 395166
Best regards,
New Orleans Paralegal Association

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03/25/2026

Double Good Gourmet Popcorn Fundraiser
When: 04/02/2026 5:00 PM, CDT
Where: https://popup.doublegood.com/event/0c86e9d6-2391-11f1-a75b-37c1daf052ce

EVENT DETAILS:
Hey Team! Join our Double Good Gourmet Popcorn Fundraiser and help support your association and some of the activities that we are planning for later in the year. The New Orleans Paralegal Association will receive 50% of all sales. The popcorn ships directly to the buyer. All you have to do is share the link below with family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, everyone you know. It is that easy.
Although our Double Good Fundraiser runs from April 2 at 5:00 p.m. CDT through April 6 at 5:00 p.m. CDT you can start collecting orders now. As you visit with relatives and friends over the Easter break, remember, share the link below.
https://popup.doublegood.com/event/0c86e9d6-2391-11f1-a75b-37c1daf052ce
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03/23/2026

Compassionate and Trauma-Informed Paralegal Work
When: 03/24/2026 12:00 PM, CDT
Where: ZOOM
Compassionate and Trauma-Informed
Paralegal Work
Tuesday, March 24, 2025
12pm - 1pm CST
via Zoom
presented by
Kristen Comstock
Experienced paralegal with JD and background as an attorney and professional support staff. With a range of experience from sitting first chair to confidently e-filing, I currently offer virtual paralegal services that are fully scalable to your needs. Focus and background in employment, civil rights and personal injury. My mission is to support attorneys in their noble profession, easing a little the weight that I know comes with it.

This presentation will focus on an intake call the person can't stop talking about something totally irrelevant. You've sent the client a simple medical authorization and they won't send it back. Depositions are coming up and suddenly the client's questioning whether they should continue with the case. This behavior may be hard to understand and can impact the case and your work. Yet it originates in trauma, either caused or aggravated by the events that brought them to an attorney.
Compassionate and trauma-informed paralegal work can make or break the case. Kristen will provide an expert-reviewed overview of how trauma impacts individuals in these situations. Then, drawing on best practices and her own experience, she will offer specific guidance on how paralegals can empower clients facing these challenges.

NOPA Members: FREE
Region II Members: FREE with CODE
Non-members: $10

Register here

02/09/2026

02/24/2026

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location
ZOOM
BUILDING TEAMS AND PROMOTING MORALE IN A HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT

SPEAKER: Wendy A. Otto, R.P.,

Senior Paralegal / Election Officer

Swinomish Indian Tribal Community

Wendy Otto is an experienced paralegal specializing in complex civil litigation and tribal law administration. She has proven expertise in Native community legal work and social justice initiatives, with strong organizational abilities and administrative skills.

Her experience includes managing high-volume case documentation, coordinating complex litigation support, and providing administrative leadership in legal departments. Wendy has specialized knowledge in treaty fishing litigation and election procedural oversight, which makes her well-suited for tribal legal work.

Wendy is an effective communicator who works well independently and in teams. She is proficient with legal documentation systems and handles confidential information with integrity. She successfully manages multiple projects in fast-paced environments while maintaining attention to detail.
REGISTER HERE

01/15/2026

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
When: 01/20/2026 12:00 PM, CST
Where: ZOOM

12/15/2025

Share Your Expertise: 2026 Paralegal Development Conference – NFPA Call for Speakers


You're invited to present at the the 2026 Paralegal Development Conference!
This conference is dedicated exclusively to Leadership, Regulation, and Certification. Our mission is to equip attendees with practical, ready-to-use resources they can bring back to their local associations and professional communities—whether that’s strengthening board leadership, navigating state regulatory changes, or preparing for certification exams.
While our focus is intentionally narrow to maintain a clear and targeted agenda, Ethics presentations are always welcome. All other topic areas are better suited for our fall convention, which provides a broader program.
We are currently seeking speakers for the following days:
• March 24 - Regulation
• March 25 - Leadership
• March 26 - Certification
Event times for each day will be 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM CT.
Submission deadline is December 18.

The 2026 Paralegal Development Conference (formerly known as Joint Conference) is a virtual event that provides NFPA members the opportunity to access valuable information regarding association Leadership, Certification and Regulation within the paralegal profession from the comfort of their own hom...

08/06/2025

Fleur de Legal
August 2025

To Our New Orleans Paralegal Association Family:
The Board of Directors would like to take this opportunity to commemorate National Paralegal Day. We hope everyone has a wonderful day.
Please submit your photographs of how your law firm/company/court celebrated the day to [email protected]. Photographs will be published on the NOPA website and in a future Fleur de Legal.

05/05/2025

2025 NFPA Awards and Scholarship Nominations Open!

Applications and nominations for the NFPA 2025 Awards & Scholarships are now open!

Each year, the NFPA Annual Awards and Scholarships recognize excellence in individual paralegals and paralegal associations, demonstrate to the community the strengths and commitment of professional paralegals, and confirm NFPA’s position as The Leader of the Paralegal Profession®.

The 2025 Awards include the following categories:
• NFPA Individual Pro Bono Award
• NFPA Member Association Pro Bono Award
• Certification Ambassador Award
• William R. Robie Leadership Award
• Outstanding Local Leader Award
• Paralegal of the Year Award
• Justice Champion Award
• Student Scholarships
NFPA can also award a PACE and/or PCCE Scholarship. These awards are given only when NFPA has a sponsor secured. At this time, there is no sponsor, but we will accept applications in the event one is secured.

The NFPA annual awards and scholarships recognize excellence in individual paralegals and paralegal associations; demonstrate to the community the strengths and commitment of professional paralegals; and confirm NFPA's position as The Leader of the Paralegal Professio...

03/12/2025

Register for the NFPA 2025 Paralegal Development Virtual Conference!
April 8, 9, and 10 | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM CT
formerly known as Joint Conference


NFPA's annual Paralegal Development Virtual Conference (formerly Joint Conference) is open for registration! Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow paralegals and earn two (2) CLE credits (1 Ethics and 1 DEI).

This virtual event gives attendees access to valuable information regarding association leadership, certification, and regulation within the paralegal profession from the comfort of their own home or office. Hear from leaders in the paralegal field on a diverse range of topics to discuss relevant topics throughout the industry and help further your career!
Registration Rates (per day):
• $65/Day for Members
• $85/Day for Non-Members
Registration Rates to attend all three days (10% Discount)
• $175/for Members
• $230/ for Non-Members •


https://www.paralegals.org/page/2025paralegaldevelopmentconference

02/27/2025

Membership Drive
NOPA is currently holding a membership drive. Whether you are a new member or current member, for every three (3) additional people you bring into the organization, a 10% discount will be applied to your dues. The new member needs to include the name of the person who referred them to NOPA in order for you to receive the discount. The 2025 Application for Membership is on the NOPA website,

NOPA is proudly affiliated with the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA).Please visit our Events Calendar section above to find out more about our upcoming meetings and socials.  You can also click on the icons below to check out out Facebook and LinkedIn pages.