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2010 Education Conference
ICAP's 2010 Educational Conference is set For September 25, 2010 "Shaping the Legal Professional's Future - Early Registration is now open. Workshops including the following:
Federal Civil rights - John Porter, Esq.
Estate & Tax Planning - Paul Shimoff, Esq.
Gang Educational and Prosecution - Jared Haringsma, Esq.
Terrorism and the Ownership of Legal Entities - Parasec
Importance of Timeliness in Civil Litigation - Tom Allen, Esq.
Self Represented Litigants - Monica Mitchell of the SBSC Resource Center
HIPAA Compliance - Heather Cunningham from U.S. Legal
Early Evaluation Conferences - Terry Bridges, Esq.
Common Errors Made in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 filings - Misty Perry Isaacson, Esq.
The lunch time keynote speaker will be Retired Judge Leroy Simmons who will be giving a presentation on legal ethics for the paralegal.
A reception and drawings will follow the conference.
For the conference brochure and registration form, click on the link registration
For all questions, please contact the educational conference chair, Connie Johnson, at programs@icaponline.org.
Sponsors, vendors and exhibitors are also sought for our conference. We have vendor, sponsorship, exhibitor or ad prices to fit any budget! For more information on taking advantage of this marketing opportunity, please contact the educational conference chair, Connie Johnson at programs@icaponline.org.
We would like to thank the following sponsors who have already signed up to sponsor the 2010 Educational Conference:
Knox Attorney Service
One Legal, LLC
Atkinson-Baker, Inc.
Bosco Legal Services
SUSAS G. KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE
Join Team ICAP on October 17, 2010 for the Susan G. Komen race for the cure! This event will begin at 8:00 a.m. at The Promenade in Temecula. Entry fee is $27.00. Or, join us by sleeping in for the cure! Registation fee to sleep for the cure is $30.00. For more information, please contact info@icaponline.org. Together, we can help find a cure for breast cancer!
2010 PARALEGAL DAY LUNCHEON
Our 2010 paralegal day luncheon at Olivia's Mexican Restaurant was a HUGE success. Many thanks once again to our luncheon sponsor Bosco Legal Sevices. Bosco has graciously agreed to sponsor our 2011 paralegal day luncheon. Mark your calendars now! We anticipate the luncheon will be held on Friday, June 24, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. at the Olive Garden on Hospitality Lane in San Bernardino. Stay tuned for updates!
HOLIDAY DONATIONS
ICAP will have two events this year to provide a little hope, love and joy to some needy families in the Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Thanksgiving Dinners
ICAP will be providing Thanksgiving dinners to needy families this year. All proceeds received at the November meeting will be used to purchase grocery store gift cards, which will be given to needy families, along with a turkey or ham, for Thanksgiving. For more information regarding donations for Thanksgiving, please e-mail programs@icaponline.org.
Holiday Party Donations
ICAP's holiday party is just around the corner. This year, ICAP will be collecting gift cards at the holiday party to give for needy families for Christmas. Let's beat last year's record of $815.00 in gift cards and see how many families we can help during these trying times. For additional information, please e-mail programs@icaponline.org.
PARALEGAL SUPERSTAR!
Congratulations to President Jeannie Cartabiano, CP! ParalegalGateway announced its 2010 Paralegal Superstars, including ICAP's very own Jeannie Cartabiano.
Thank You's: ICAP wishes to thank its members and corporate sponsors for their continuing support which helped make 2009 a great year! Our 2009 sponsors were Second Image (website), Parasec (NALA), First Legal (CAPA), Hutchings Court Reporters (Newsletter), US Legal (Holiday party), Bosco Legal (Paralegal Day luncheon and Holiday party), ABI Document Services (Holiday party), and Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith (Law Firm). A special thank you to the Riverside County Bar Association and the law firms of Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith and Best, Best & Krieger for providing meeting locations at no charge. Click here to view sponsorship opportunities for 2010.
UPCOMING MCLE!
Please join us for ICAP's next general meeting/MCLE program presented by Joseph C. Scott on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 in San Bernardino. The program flyer will be emailed to members and available for viewing here in the coming days. This event includes 1 hour of MCLE (general participatory credit) through Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP, a State Bar of California Approved MCLE Provider. ICAP MCLE events are open to all paralegals, attorneys, other legal professionals, educators, and students. $10 for members and paralegal students and $15 for non-members.
Upcoming 2010 events include:
July 20, 2010 -- Effective Trial Technology (Esquire Solutions)
September 25, 2010 -- ICAP's Educational Conference -- Save the Date!
October 19, 2010 -- SBSC Resource Center
November, 2010 -- Thanksgiving Family Meal Drive - All proceeds will go to purchase grocery store gift cards for needy families. ICAP will also be donating a turkey for the families who will be receiving the cards.
December 3, 2010 -- Holiday Party at BJ's Restaurant in San Bernardino. All gift cards received will go to needy families.
ICAP's Salary Survey: ICAP members will be receiving an email in September 2010 with a link to complete the salary survey. A special thank you to Melanie Mitchell, Salary Survey Chair of UC Irvine Extension, for assisting ICAP with this year's survey. Results for the 2010 survey will be posted in the Members Only section of the website by November 2010.
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in becoming a future leader? Come grow with us at ICAP. We have several volunteer opportunities available for 2010. Please review our flyer for current opportunities.
Inquiries may be sent to the contact e-mail addresses in the flyer. Have an idea not on the flyer? Please let us know at volunteer@icaponline.org.
New Employment Opportunities:
Review the latest offerings from local firms anxious to start the new year with quality assistance. There are some great opportunities for qualified individuals. See the Job Board section to review these offerings. The Job Board was last updated on April 6, 2010 with a current job opportunity. The job board also includes a special section for internships and volunteer opportunities which are a great way to get a head start as a new paralegal.
Attention Employers
List Your Employment Opportunities With ICAP
Do you have a position to list? Send the job specifications to our employment chair, employment@icaponline.org. We suggest you provide the following information when submitting a position description:
• Geographic location
• Title of position
• Description of duties
• Skills required
• Education required
• Practice area
• Part time or full time
• Salary range
• Contact information for submission of resumes
Education - Networking Opportunities
Visit the Event Calendar section for detailed information on ICAP's upcoming MCLE programs and other networking events.
Corporate Sponsorships:
Are you a company interested in supporting the paralegal profession? Interested in becoming a corporate sponsor of ICAP? Preview our description of sponsorship opportunities available each year on our Sponsors page.
Paralegal Legislation:
Are you familiar with the legislation defining the paralegal profession, education and professional requirements? Take a look at AB 1761 as codified in Business & Professions Code Section 6450 et seq.
ICAP Mission Statement:
To promote the paralegal profession in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties through the establishment of a network of professional paralegals to:
♦ Encourage greater utilization of paralegals within our legal communities.
♦ Promote continuing educational opportunities.
♦ Maintain a resource system for practicing and student paralegals.
♦ Build stronger relationships with the local Bar Associations.
♦ Maintain and promote National Association of Legal Assistants' paralegal standards and Codes of Ethics.
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