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LAP MISSION & PURPOSES
The Louisville Association of Paralegals is a nonprofit Kentucky corporation that exists for the purpose of promoting and enhancing the paralegal profession by providing its members with the resources, education, and information necessary to provide high quality legal services within the legal community
The purposes of the LAP are to expand the use of paralegals in all aspects of the legal profession, establish and promote working relationships between paralegals and attorneys, business entities, and government, cooperate with relevant associations to uphold high ethical standards and professionalism, encourage continuing legal education through educational programs, and inform paralegals of professional developments while providing a forum for idea exchange.
JOIN THE LAPIf you are not already a member of the Louisville Association of Paralegals, join today to take advantage of the many opportunities and benefits of being a member, including free CLEs. The LAP also offers a joint membership with the Louisville Bar Association, and paralegals qualifying for Voting/Joint LBA membership receive the member benefits of both associations, plus discounted registration for most LBA-sponsored CLE programs. For membership eligibility information and to submit an application, visit http://www.loupara.org/join-us. Continuing Legal EducationThe Louisville Association of Paralegals CLE programs are open to paralegals and legal professionals across all practice areas. Free registration for LAP members. Non-members are welcome to attend at a nominal cost of $10. Check out the LAP's upcoming CLEs on the LAP Events Calendar! LAP Voting/Joint LBA Members are eligible to register for most Louisville Bar Association CLE programs at the greatly reduced registration cost of $15. Explore the LBA's upcoming CLEs by clicking here. | August 6th is National Paralegal Day!"Greetings to all whom these presents shall come, know ye that August 6, 2025 is hereby proclaimed in Louisville, Kentucky, to be National Paralegal Day and I urge all residents to observe this special recognition." - Proclamation from Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg
Upcoming LAP Events
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Expanded Membership Opportunities!
LAP Voting/Joint LBA membership is now open to paralegals who work or reside within the following geographic areas. Eligibility requirements can be found within the LAP Bylaws. Join the LAP!
- Kentucky counties of Jefferson, Bullitt, Hardin, Henry, Larue, Meade, Oldham, Nelson, Shelby, Spencer, or Trimble
- Indiana counties of Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Jefferson, Scott, or Washington
LAP COMMITTEES
Become an active member of your Association! Committee involvement is a great way to put your talents to work and an opportunity to help chart the course for the Association. To volunteer for a LAP Committee or for Committee inquiries, contact us at louisvilleparalegals@gmail.com.
Education Committee: The purpose of the Committee is to plan and coordinate educational seminars that benefit and enhance the development of the paralegal profession.
Historian: The purpose of the Committee is to maintain the historical records of the LAP.
Job Bank: The purpose of the Committee is to accumulate and disseminate information regarding job openings in Louisville and the surrounding areas.
Membership: The purpose of the Committee shall be to seek qualified persons for membership in the LAP, to solicit and accept applications for membership in the LAP, and to make recommendations for rejection or acceptance of applicants for membership in the LAP.
Nominating: The purpose of the Committee shall be to seek and to evaluate candidates for office and to present them to the membership of the LAP.
Regulatory Affairs: The purpose of the Committee is to keep the LAP abreast of procedures and operating guidelines conform to laws, regulations and industry practices.
Special Events: The purpose of the Committee is to plan luncheons of civic and professional interest and to promote social activities for the members of the LAP.
Student Liaison/Mentor: The purpose is to engage students in the community and act as liaison between the students and the LAP Board.
Technology: The purpose of the Committee is to maintain the LAP website, Facebook, publish PARA*Graphs and to inform LAP members of educational seminars, luncheons and civic events.
Ways and Means: The purpose of the Committee is to coordinate fund raising activities as needed to benefit the LAP.
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