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LAP MISSION & PURPOSES
MISSION STATEMENT
Louisville Association of Paralegals, Inc. (the “Corporation”), is a non-profit Kentucky professional corporation (“Corporation”) which 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 SHALL BE TO:
- Expand the use of Paralegals in all aspects of the legal profession
- Establish and promote a working relationship between Paralegals and attorneys, business entities and government
- Cooperate with all appropriate bar and paralegal associations to promote high ethical standards and professionalism for Paralegals
- Encourage educational programs and training to promote continuing legal education for Paralegals
- Inform Paralegals of developments in the paralegal profession and act as a forum for exchanging ideas
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
JOIN THE LAPIf you are not already a LAP member, 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 eligibility information and to submit an application, visit http://www.loupara.org/join-us. | Upcoming LAP Events
Continuing Legal EducationThe LAP's CLE programs are open to paralegals, legal assistants, and legal professionals across all practice areas. Registration is free for LAP members. Non-members are welcome and encouraged to attend at a nominal cost of $10. Check out our upcoming CLEs on the LAP Events Calendar! LBA CalendarExplore the Louisville Bar Association's upcoming CLEs by clicking here. Voting/Joint LBA Members are eligible to register for most LBA CLE programs at the greatly reduced cost of $15. For all current Louisville Bar Association events and announcements, visit www.loubar.org/.
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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.
THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS AND SPONSORS
