NIPA News

A huge 'thank-you!' to those who came to Fortezza June 22nd for IDE Book Club. Shout out to ACPL Senior Librarian, Anna Kallemeyn, for attending and asking great questions about the book, There Are No Children Here by Alex Kotlowitz.

Give your input on what to read this fall - look for a poll in July. We will choose between the following:

1. All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson

2. How We Fight For Our Lives by Saeed Jones

3. Tomorrow Will Be Different by Sarah McBride

4. Burn the Page by Danica Roem

5. The Book of Pride: LGBTQ Heroes Who Changed the World by Mason Funk

Sarah White, RP®

Education Chair

IDE VP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NIPA will be collecting cleaning supplies, donations, or gift cards to benefit Whitington House Homes and Services.  Whitington helps children and families in danger of homelessness, abuse or neglect.  NIPA will begin collecting donations at the November Luncheon Meeting on November 21, 2017.  The meeting will also feature a presentation by Adam Mildren, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney regarding accident reconstruction.

Learn More About Whitington Homes and Services 

Lori Wagner, a long-time member of NIPA,  has been re-elected as NFPA Region III Director at the 2017 NFPA Convention in New Orleans.

NFPA Annual Convention

Join NFPA in New Orleans October 12-15 for our annual education and networking event! Learn more and book your hotel room. Don't miss out on early-bird registration!

Shelley Menduni of Professional Imagery spoke to NIPA members and guests about how to make a professional impression at NIPA's annual August Social Event. Everything from body language to what color you wear can make a difference in your professional relationships. Thank you Shelley for sharing your insights.

Sarah Cantrell of Burt Blee Dixon Sutton & Bloom is the recipient of the 2017 Paralegal Recognition Award for her work as NIPA's Event Planning Chair and her dedication to the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic and the Ontilili Literacy Project.

NIPA is proud to announce that Lori Wagner, RP, IRP, has been elected as NFPA Region III Director.  Region III consists of paralegal associations from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida. 

 

Lori is employed by Burt, Blee, Dixon, Sutton & Bloom, LLP, and has served as NIPA's President, Secretary, Newsletter Chair, and NFPA Primary Representative.

 

Congratulations, Lori. Thank you for your years of service to NIPA.

Former NIPA President and current NFPA Primary Representative, Lori Wagner, has been nominated as NFPA Region III Director. Region III consists of local paralegal associations in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida. Lori has been active in NIPA's leadership since its inception and has served as NIPA President for various terms over the years. Lori has also served as NIPA's Secretary, Newsletter Chair, and Primary Representative. Lori received the NIPA Paralegal Recognition award in 1997, 2011, and 2013, and the Indiana State Bar Association Affiliate Member Award in 2014.