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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.

July 1st begins a new membership year for NIPA.  New board members  elected at the Annual Meeting in May will take office on July 1st.  Jennifer Mahoney of Beckman Lawson, LLP will serve as President.  New board members include Sarah Rossow of Burt Blee Dixon Sutton & Bloom, LLP who will serve as Secretary, Beth Bowditch of Haller & Colvin, PC who will serve as Job Bank Chair, Traci Bixler, of Beckman Lawson, LLP who will serve as Website Committee Chair, and Susie Centers who will serve as Advertising Chair.  Welcome new board members.  You can find more information about NIPA's board members on the Meet Our Board Members page.

Cindy Witters is the recipient of the 2016 Paralegal Recognition Award. Cindy serves as NIPA's Education Chair and is responsible for the many great speakers NIPA has had at its luncheons and seminars over the past few years. Cindy's work has covered a wide range of topics beneficial to paralegals in all areas.  Cindy is employed as a paralegal at Rothberg Logan & Warsco, LLP.  She works in the area of bankruptcy. Thank you, Cindy, for your hard work.