MIDDLE TENNESSEE PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION

Middle Tennessee Paralegal Association

Welcome!

The Middle Tennessee Paralegal Association (MTPA) was formed for the following purposes:  furthering education among members of the paralegal profession; advancing, fostering and promoting the paralegal profession; encouraging a high order of ethical and professional attainment; providing service to the community; and establishing good fellowship among members of the paralegal profession in Nashville, Tennessee, and the surrounding middle Tennessee area.  We invite you to explore our website.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.  You can also find us on Facebook!  Search for "MTPA" or "Middle Tennessee Paralegal Association" and like us!

square 2012 Joint Conference adJoin us for the NFPA 2012 Joint Conference to be held in Nashville on April 20-23!

The annual NFPA Joint Leadership/Regulation/Certification Ambassadors Conference is one of the most popular and most beneficial gatherings for paralegal leaders in their local association and their community.  As many paralegal professionals are beginning to recover from the financial crisis of 2008-11, many individuals are determined to restore growth and re-embark on a positive mission of expansion.  Attendees will have the opportunity to share and network with professionals regarding association leadership, PACE, and regulation within the paralegal profession.  For more information, click here

Online Registration will open on February 17

  • You must be a member to attend the Joint Conference with the exception of Regulation.
  • There will be a charge of $25 for the luncheons each day.
  • Non-Members will pay a fee for Regulation Conference.
  • There will be social events arranged for the evenings (no-host) – details to be posted soon.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, April 20:                         Regulation Conference

Saturday, April 21:                     Leadership Conference

Sunday, April 22:                       Certification Ambassador’s Conference

Monday, April 23 (until Noon):   Certification Ambassador’s Conference (conclusion)

 

BENEFITS OF MTPA MEMBERSHIP

Membership Meetings
Job Bank Access
CLE Seminars
Networking & Social
    Functions
Bi-Annual Salary Survey
Community Service
   Opportunities 
Pro Bono Clinic
Membership Directory
NFPA Membership     Paralegal Reporter 
    Magazine Subscription 

Click Here to Apply for Membership  

For renewals, go to the Membership menu and choose Membership Options and Dues.  Click on the appropriate link. 

PLEASE NOTE:  Membership is valid ONLY for the calendar year in which it is submitted and paid.  Membership fees are NOT paid on a pro rata basis. 

REGISTRATION OPEN for MARCH! 

MARCH 1 LUNCHEON – On March 1, 2012, join us as we hear from guest speaker Cindy Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator at CASA in Nashville, (Court Appointed Special Advocate).   Ms. Johnson will speak  about CASA’s mission, programs, events, needs, and volunteer opportunities.  CASA, Inc. is a Tennessee nonprofit corporation with offices located at 601 Woodland Street in Nashville.  We hope you will join us for this unique opportunity to visit with a CASA representative.  Area paralegals are the perfect fit to serve as volunteers and/or advocates for CASA as we already have knowledge of the legal system.  Let’s learn about how to put it to use for the good of the community!  Join us.  Also at the March 1 luncheon, Gold Sponsor DSi will be making a short presentation AND we'll be announcing the 2011 Paralegal of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Employer of the Year award recipients.  Nonmembers are welcome to register, so spread the word!  To register, click the "Events" tab on the left side of this page, choose your event and follow the prompts for registration and payment.  We hope to see you March 1st at Waller Lansden!

 

Important Information regarding parking at Waller Lansden:  In the event that no parking is available below the Nashville City Center (PLEASE NOTE: this garage now only accepts credit card payments), please check out the following link below for additional parking options:  www.parkitdowntown.com.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS  

We look forward to serving MTPA during 2012.  Please feel free to contact us:

PROGRAMMING DIRECTOR:  ERICA CLANTON

For topics/speakers/menus suggestions or questions; Community Service; CLE; Meeting registration, contact Erica:  ec157d@att.com

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR:  TABITHA LANGLEY

For Board meetings; bylaws; scholarships; awards; job bank, contact Tabitha: 

tlangley@smithcashion.com

FINANCE DIRECTOR:

JONNA HALL

For payments, registrations and mail, Jonna:  jhall@gsrm.com

 

VICE PRESIDENT:  

MEGAN PYLE

For membership questions; certificates of membership; speaking to paralegal student programs, contact Megan:  mpyle@gsrm.com

2012 PRESIDENT:
AMBER KING

For all of the above or any other matter, feel free to contact  Amber:  aking@gsrm.com

 

UPCOMING: Mark your calendar for our April 13 mixer AND our May 3 luncheon! (CLE credit pending for both).  The April 13 mixer will feature a guest speaker on the topic of juvenile law, and the May 3 luncheon will feature “Foreclosure 2012” presentation by Wesley D. Turner, real estate attorney with Gullett Sanford Robinson & Martin PLLC! Stay tuned!

JOB OPPORTUNITIES 

Members of MTPA have immediate access to our Job Bank, which includes job postings that never make it to print otherwise! The Job Bank is a must see for paralegals located in the mid-state or for those who are thinking of relocating to the area. Our Job Bank Coordinator is in close contact with area law firms and businesses and is able to provide our members with first hand knowledge regarding various job opportunities for paralegals as they become available.  If you are an area attorney, firm or business and would like to submit a posting to our Job Bank, contact our Job Bank Coordinator, Tabitha Langley at tlangley@smithcashion.com for details and information. Not a member? Join now so you too can have immediate access to MTPA's Job Bank! 

Please visit our Sponsors Page and consider making our Sponsors your preferred vendor for these services!

                

 

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Contact MTPA:  Middle Tennessee Paralegal Association | P. O. Box 198006 | Nashville, TN 37219 | Email:  MTPA@memberlodge.org | For website administration:  contact Theresa Crow at theresa_crow@gspnet.com