NIPA celebrated the holiday season with fellowship at its December membership meeting. Members enjoyed lunch together followed by some friendly competition. Thank you to the volunteers who made this social event possible. Happy Holidays!
The NFPA Virtual Policy Meeting was held on November 1, 2023.
Joni Luke, Primary Representative, and Sarah White, Secondary Representative, attended and have prepared the below memorandum for our NIPA members.
Summary of Meeting
Agenda Topic 1 - DEI CLE Requirements
Pam Cashdollar from Mental Health America spoke at the NIPA November meeting. Attendees learned how to recognize good stress and toxic stress as well as how to control our reactions to stress. This presentation also offered great tips for how to say all the right things to help someone else who is experiencing a stressful situation.
NIPA members, check your inbox for a full meeting recap and copy of the presentation materials.
NFPA has released the Fall 2023 issue of The National Paralegal Reporter. The electronic version of the latest issue can be accessed by NIPA members from the NFPA email of November 8th. Members can also access The National Paralegal Reporter by logging into the NFPA website. Featured articles include, Factors to Consider When Choosing an Executor or Trustee, Federal Corporate Transparency Act, E-Discovery and AI, and Goal Setting for 2024.
Crime Stoppers celebrated its 40th anniversary with a 4-mile run/walk at Shoaff Park over the weekend. NIPA members walked to support Crime Stoppers in its efforts to fight crime in Fort Wayne and surrounding counties. Crime Stoppers offers the public the opportunity to make anonymous reports and offers rewards for tips that lead to felony arrests. Visit http://www.crimestoppersfw.org to learn more about its great work. Thank you to those who participated.
The ISBA will host a Wine & Canvas event for all Indiana paralegals on November 9th. Paralegals will have the opportunity to paint under the expert guidance of artist, Amy Barile of Teal Canary Art Studio, enjoy wine and light appetizers, and connect with other paralegals from various backgrounds. For more information, contact the Indiana State Bar Association.
Attorney Chris Baumgartner spoke to members this week about representation of indigent clients. Chris answered questions about Indiana Legal Services and gave insightful tips for working with indigent clients and the issues they face. Look for more details in NIPA's next newsletter.
Ice cream has a unique way of melting away inhibitions and creating an atmosphere of openness. Maybe it's the way we all indulge in our favorite flavors without a care in the world, or perhaps it's the comfort that a scoop of creamy goodness brings. Regardless, the casual and lighthearted ambiance of an ice cream gathering encourages people to share stories they might not otherwise have shared.
Thank you to those who attended NIPA's 2023 Ice Cream Social! If you haven't tried Sweets On Main, we highly recommend it!
Kind regards,
Sarah White, RP
This year’s recipient of the 2023 Northeast Indiana Paralegal Association’s Paralegal Recognition Award was Joni Luke of Beckman Lawson. This award is presented to a NIPA member who excels in her work as a paralegal and our community.
Joni has served on the NIPA Board as Secretary since June 15, 2023, and will serve on the 2023/2024 Board as Secretary and Public Relations Chair.
Joni was nominated by Jennifer Mahoney.
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