Event Detail



Iowa Paralegal Association 2021 Fall Seminar

Friday, September 24, 2021

After careful consideration, the IPA Board of Directors decided to shift the format of the 2021 Fall Seminar to a completely virtual event.  We had to make the difficult decision to change the format to be fiscally responsible stewards of IPA's financial resources while being attentive to the health and safety of all attendees.

We understand the significant impact and inconvenience this decision may have on each of you and we apologize.   

We thank you for your understanding and patience as we work on this now all-virtual event.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Hon. Susan Christensen

Chief Justice, Iowa Supreme Court

 

Update from the Iowa Supreme Court - As a result of Chief Justice Christensen's presentation, attendees will be able to:
1) review the importance of ethics and work/life balance.
2) articulate the key aspects of the judicial branch's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and implement important safety protocols.
3) describe the process for how the Iowa Supreme Court decides which cases to take. 

GUEST SPEAKERS & TOPICS

9AM: Preparing for Non-jury Hearings: Avoiding Scowls from the Bench - Hon. Patrick R. Grady, Ret. Chief Judge, Sixth Judicial District of Iowa

10AM: Mitchell v City of Cedar Rapids: Lessons from Local Counsel - Attorney Laura Schultes, RSH Legal

11AM: Elder Abuse, Abuse of Power of Attorney, & COVID - Attorney Tim Vavricek, US Attorney's Office

1PM: Keynote: Update from the Iowa Supreme Court - Hon. Susan Christensen, Chief Justice, Iowa Supreme Court

2PM: Britney Spears, Prince, Aretha Franklin, Robin Williams, & Audrey Hepburn: The Hottest Issues in Wills, Trusts, Probate, & Estate Planning - Attorney Gordon Fischer, Gordan Fischer Law Firm

2PM: Spousal Support in Light of In re the Marriage of Mann - Attorney Madison T. Schroeder, Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman

3PM: Medical Malpractice - Attorney Jessica Tucker Glick, Phelan Tucker Law

3PM: Employment Law - Attorney Tom Foley, RSH Legal

Please be sure to check back for additions to our listing! 

COVID-19 Safety: IPA has moved this to an all-virtual event.

SEMINAR MATERIALS: This seminar is paperless. Any materials related to the sessions listed above, as well as joining instructions, will be sent via e-mail prior to the event. Please include an e-mail address when registering for this event. IPA members, please make sure we have your most up-to-date e-mail address.

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION CREDIT: IPA is working on approval for attorney and paralegal CLE credit by the NALA Certifying Board, and the Iowa Supreme Court Commission of Continuing Legal Education.  An announcement regarding the assignment of credits will be made at or following the seminar and will appear in the Original Notice newsletter.

IPA 2021 Fall Seminar prices are as follows:

$20 Members          $50 Non-Members          $20 Students

These registration fees are being offered at discounted prices due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

IPA Members receive discounted seminar fees and many other benefits.  If you would like to become a member, please contact the IPA 2nd Vice President-Membership Director at membership@iowaparalegal.org for more information and/or click here to join today!

 Need help convincing your boss or company to let you attend? Download our example letter. 

THANK YOU TO OUR 2021 FALL SEMINAR SPONSORS!

Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) eDiscovery Program

CLICK HERE for more information on the DMACC eDiscovery Program!

Meet the Seminar Director

Nicole L. French is employed with Seidl & Seidl, P.L.C., in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, working predominantly in the areas of personal injury, workers compensation, and probate law, including estates, guardianships, and conservatorships. She has been a Paralegal for 17 years and obtained her Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies from Hamilton Business College. In 2008, Nicole was admitted as a Paralegal Affiliate member of the American Association for Justice. She has been a member of the Kirkwood Paralegal Program Advisory Board Committee since 2016. Nicole is a member of the National Association of Legal Assistants and Paralegals and longtime member of the Iowa Paralegal Association, admitted in 2008 and serving on the Board of Directors since 2014 as Region VI Director from 2014-2016, Treasurer from 2015-2019, and currently serving as 1st Vice President, Seminar Director, and President-Elect.

If you should have any questions or would like to join the Seminar Committee, please reach out to Nicole L. French - IPA Seminar Director at education@iowaparalegal.org.

The Iowa Paralegal Association is a professional organization for paralegals providing activities on local, regional and statewide levels.  Members of IPA include practicing paralegals, paralegal students, paralegal training program representatives and other interested individuals.  IPA is an affiliated association of NALA.