November 1, 2012
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Message from the President Dear Members, Sponsors, Vendors, Partners and Friends, Please know that our hearts and thoughts are with you, especially those dealing with evacuation from your homes, property damage, or even more serious problems. We were delayed with this issue, but we stand here to help in any way possible. I want to thank you - our members, sponsors, vendors and partners. You have been patient, supportive, and positive throughout these difficult circumstances. In times like these, I am so proud to be leading NYCPA and serving you. All of Directors and Coordinators of NYCPA wish you and your loved ones the best. Stay safe. Sincerely, Mariana Fradman, MBA Thank you to all who attended in the NYCPA Training Symposium held on October 18, 2012! Our special gratitude goes to Beth Finkel, Northeast Regional Director of Women in eDiscovery, and Erica Kilborn at Epiq System, who presented Electronic Discovery, Rachel Mazal, Esq. for her presentation of Paralegal Expertise to Achieve Upward Mobility, and Mark Calzaretta, Partner, Director of Litigation Consulting at Magna Legal Services for providing a presentation on Social Media & Trial Presentations for Legal Professionals. Additionally, we are also grateful to event sponsors Magna Legal Services for providing delicious breakfast and Epiq System for delicious and nutritious lunch. Another special thank you message goest to Jay Rhoderick, President of Bizprov, who presented a two-hour Iteractive Cmmunications Training with emphasis on learning to effectively communicate and present in confidence. We also would like to extend our appreciation to Heather Devincent-Cook, Esq. and Mildred Elley New York City Campus for their hospitality. In addition to sharing substantial materials, our speakers answered many questions received during their presentations, breaks and after the event. Below are just a few of responses we received after the NYCPA Paralegal Training Symposium: "Thank you for the great event that was held today, it was such a pleasure to participate in it and expand my knowledge further." Ekaterina P.
"It was a great, inspirational class and Jay, especially was a class act. Very professional." Andrew G.
"We had a good day of presentations. The content and flow of topics complimented each other. The crowd was so engaged all day, which was a good thing...The speakers and Heather, venue host, were fabulous and conscious of our needs." Cynthia B.
"Jay Rhoderick's hands-on presentation was GREAT. Still fill the energy he charged us with." Mariana F.
"I just wanted to thank you for all of your hard work in organizing and hosting the recent NYCPA ... Symposium. In particular, it was great to connect with other members in a more personal way (through the improv. session). I always learn so much from NYCPA CLE seminars and other events. It was a pleasure to attend." Ellen S.
Again, thank you to everyone for making this event a success!
Are you looking for experience in immigration or elder law? Would you like to assist during the upcoming election? Thanks to Stephanie Yuzzi, NYCPA Pro Bono Chairperson, there are new clinics scheduled in November. Read more below and visit our calendar for more information.
Sincerely,
Mariana Fradman, MBA EVENTS CLE INFORMATION GOVERNANCE AND eDISCOVERY SYMPOSIUM 2012 November 8, 2012 Park Central New York 870 7th Avenue New York, NY
Co-Hosted by NYCPA and
For more information and to register, Go To Calendar
Lorman Educational Series offers Audio-real time and on-demand and in-person seminars and books. NYCPA members will receive a 20% discount when registering thru the link on the Member's Only page on our website.
Below are just a few examples of offered seminars (and new seminars are added weekly):
COMMITTEE NEWS MEMBERSHIP 2012 Membership Initiative - 2 months left... Two more months left for 2012 Membership Initiative. The NYCPA launched an initiative to give back to our members and to provide opportunities to maximize your NYCPA involvement in 2012 and beyond! We have members who have started to accumulate points and are actively participating in our programs. Don't forget to check on your points when you login to the members only page and go to your profile. Full announcement is available here. Winners will be announced at the Annual Membership Appreciation Dinner in January 2013 and receive special prizes. All participants of the Membership Initiative who attend the Annual Membership Appreciation Dinner will be entered in the drawings of a prizes. Don't miss this opportunity to earn points, have fun and win! SCHOLARSHIP The New York City Paralegal Association (NYCPA) is dedicated to advancing the paralegal profession in the New York City area. As such, the NYCPA will be presenting a PACE/PCC EXAM scholarship at our Annual Membership Appreciation Dinner in January 2013, to a qualifying NYCPA member. The NYCPA will provide the winner with a check to cover the cost of the PACE/PCC exam registration fee. The scholarship will be awarded to an individual based on the scholarship application submitted to the NYCPA Executive Board for review and final selection. The winner will be selected based on exceptional achievement in the workplace (or school), verified NYCPA membership, and essay representing their opinion on the topic of “Paralegal Regulation in New York State: A potential benefit, or a drawback?” Applications are now available online and the deadline for submission is Sunday, December 30, 2012. JOB BANK
We have 20+ positions in the Job Bank. We recommend that you check the Job Bank regularly for updates!
In-house position: looking for a Type-A personality paralegal with a background in finance and corporate law. If interested, send your resume to jobbank@nyc-pa.org with a subject line "in-house".
Be sure to tell us in the e-mail that you want to apply for the captioned job. You also must consent to the release of your resume to the employer. If you are sending your resume to be entered into our database, please state that in the body of your e-mail. REMEMBER: In order to be eligible to participate in our Job Bank Initiative, you must be a member in good standing. ADVISORY PANEL
Meet our Advisory Panel Members! Every month we will share some good news about our Advisors.
Perry Binder, J.D. is a nationally recognized legal commentator and professional speaker for education associations, law firms, and businesses on a range of topics. Perry grew up in Queens, New York, and attended college and law school in upstate New York. As a National Speakers Association member with over 20 years of experience in the legal field, Perry is an energetic speaker who enjoys interacting with Paralegals on cutting edge topics. His keynotes and workshops have been described as “practical, enthusiastic, and hilarious.” Perry has appeared internationally on radio and television, and is frequently quoted in print media, including The New York Times, Associated Press, USA Today, The Financial Times, The Christian Science Monitor, Investor’s Business Daily, Fox News, MSNBC News, ESPN Classic, AP Radio, CBS Radio, Congressional Quarterly Homeland Security, Philadelphia Inquirer, Rocky Mountain News, San Jose Mercury News, The Dayton Daily News, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. To read more about Perry, visit PerryBinder.
Don't forget to visit Perry's blog, Social Media Policies and the NLRB's Crack Down on General Language.
PRO BONO
Election Protection Volunteers Needed- Legal Field Program November 6th (Election Day) – New York The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (“Lawyers’ Committee”) and its coalition partners seek volunteer attorneys, law students and paralegals for the New York Election Protection program to staff the 1-866-OUR-VOTE hotline and legal field programs on Election Day, November 6th. Volunteers answer questions, monitor polling locations, and identify issues confronting voters. Election Protection is the nation’s largest non-partisan voter protection coalition and helps all voters across the country, particularly those traditionally disenfranchised. Volunteers must attend a 2 hour, in-person training session and are asked to sign up for a several hour shift on Election Day. Materials will be provided. For training dates and register, go to Calendar. New Pro-Bono Volunteers of Legal Service Elderly Project Training
November 14, 2012 at 10:00 A.M in Manhattan Elderly Project Training:
•Volunteers to be trained to make home visits to Senior Citizens to prepare health care proxy forms and power of attorney forms. •After completion of the training, “Volunteers to certify their participation in the program by obtaining their notary license.” Training materials will contain information on how to obtain notary public license, if needed. •Time Commitment: Four to Six home visits. To Register and for more information go to Calendar Another opportunity is available during the daytime assisting the Executive Director in the Volunteers of Legal Service’s NYC Office. Volunteer may have an opportunity to assist other departments as needed. More information is available here. NFPA
Find NFPA free newsletter here! PCCE and PACE Online Review Courses Start Monday, November 26th. Each course runs for seven weeks and covers all domains for each of the certification exams. The cost for either the PCCE or the PACE review course is $395. At the conclusion of both students will complete an exit exam and each students will receive a score and an analysis of their strengths and weaknesses so that they will know where to focus their final preparation for the exams. Additional courses may be added if sufficient interest is expressed. Here is the link for additional information and to register for the PCCE review course: http://www.paralegals.org/default.asp?page=101 For more information and to register for the PACE review course follow this link: http://www.paralegal.org/default.asp?page=61 ______________________________________________ BENEFITS The NYCPA is pleased to offer its Members direct access to the MyLegal.com directory. As paralegals, too much of our time is often spent on finding qualified legal vendors. Wading through countless Google search results, with no assurance that the person or company being hired is qualified, reputable and will charge a reasonable rate, is time consuming, inefficient and ineffective. MyLegal.com offers lawyers and paralegals a resource that aggregates all of the information we’re looking to find – products or services anywhere in the world, written reviews from other lawyers and paralegals – along with discounts and special deals. We provide a breadth of relevant content through our website. This is just one more way for our Association to keep key resources in front of our members. Click HERE to visit MyLegal.com and learn about its services. You can read more about our affiliation with MyLegal.com by clicking HERE. |
