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March 24, 2006

Paralegal summit on April 28

Don't be a fool - register before April 1 for the Paralegal Education Summit on April 28 and have a chance to win a fabulous prize! The full day seminar "Columbus Paralegal Education Summit: Timely Topics for the Legal Professional" is jointly produced by PACO and the Columbus Bar.

The summit will be held at the Columbus Bar and registration and the exhibit hall open at 8:30 a.m. The program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The opening address will be by Justice Stratton on the topic "Mentally Ill in the Courts and Mental Health Suspension and Mitigation."

In addition, a schedule of breakout sessions will be offered: "What's New in the Electronic World - Tools for the Paralegal," Paul J. Unger, Henley March & Unger Consulting, Inc.; "Identity Theft and the Law," Dave Stewart, Assistant Professor at CSCC; "The Hot Internet: Helpful Sites for Use in Your Law Practice," Pat Christian, Squire Sanders & Dempsey, and Kelly Lewis, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur; "Employment Law Update," Dawn Rae Grauel, Hahn Loeser + Parks; "Alternative Dispute Resolution," Marya Kolman, Office of Mediation Services, Franklin County Domestic Relations Court; and "Bankruptcy Update," Judith M. McInturff.

Sponsors for the summit include Clicks, Columbus State Community College, CT Corporation, Desk Runner, Ikon, Special Counsel and Xact.

Register online at www.cbalaw.org or phone 614/221.4112. The cost is $99 prepaid/$125 day of for paralegal members; $50 prepaid/$65 day of for student members or $150 prepaid/$175 day of for non-members. Early registration is advised as space is limited. CLE credit has been applied for from NFPA and NALA. Students must call 614/221.4112 to register.