Fort Wayne, IN – The Northeast Indiana Paralegal Association held its annual meeting on May 19, 2015 during which the 2015 Board of Directors election results were announced along with the recipient of the 2015 Paralegal Recognition Award. 

NIPA is pleased to announce that its 2015 Board of Directors will consist of the following individuals: Beth Hill, President; Alex Jokay, Treasurer; Marie Lucas, Secretary; Cindy Witters, Education Chairperson; Sarah Cantrell, Event Coordinator Chairperson; Jennifer Mahoney, News & Website Chairperson; Lori Wagner, RP, Primary Representative; Julie Krider, Public Relations Chairperson; and Tonya White, Job Bank Chairperson.

The Paralegal Recognition Award is presented annually to a NIPA member who has made outstanding contributions as a paralegal in his or her firm/company, to the Northeast Indiana Paralegal Association, and/or the community.  NIPA is pleased to announce that the recipient of the 2015 Paralegal Recognition Award is Jennifer Mahoney.  Jennifer was presented with this award due to her outstanding work and long hours devoted to the development of NIPA’s new website and the weekly e-news announcements.  NIPA is grateful to Jennifer for her exceptional contributions to the paralegal community.  Jennifer has over 20 years of experience as a paralegal. She is a graduate of Ball State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Legal Administration. She is currently employed as a litigation paralegal at Beckman Lawson, LLP.  Prior to her position as News & Website Committee Chair, Jennifer served as NIPA's Education Chair and Treasurer.