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Chester County Paralegal Association
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P.O. Box 295, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19381-0295
Committees
Continuing Legal EducationThis committee is primarily responsible for organizing the educational programs for our membership. The speakers come from a collaboration with other members. All members are encouraged to take advantage of the expertise and knowledge of our guest speakers. Meetings provide an excellent opportunity to network with other members, and gives everyone a chance to socialize. FundraisingIn addition, to benefiting the Chester County community, the CCPA raises funds to cover the cost of educational programs and seminars, and various member activities. In November 2003, the CCPA donated $5,000.00 of the proceeds from our fall fundraising event to the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County, Inc. In 2004, we matched the previous year's donation with a Silent Auction to benefit Legal Aid of Southern Chester County. Our cookbooks, Cooking with Legal Ease and Cooking with Appeal are available at the cost of $12.00 each from any member of the committee. Job BankBarbara Butler, Chair 610-436-0100The Job Bank committee provides employment postings for area law firms and corporations. MembershipNicole Kosits, Chair (610) 425-3782Membership maintains a current directory for all members and oversees new applications and yearly member renewals. National Affairs/Keystone AlliancePatricia Fisher, Primary Representative (610) 466-2085National Affairs networks with other paralegal associations on a local, regional and national level. The CCPA is a member of Keystone Alliance of Paralegal Associations. Representatives of member associations meet throughout the year to exchange information, discuss issues affecting the paralegal profession and to work on projects. NewsletterSuzie Marker, Chair (610) 783-8850Newsletter committee edits and publishes The Paralegal Pipeline quarterly. All members and guest columnists are encouraged to contribute articles and items of interest. Pro BonoTina Cortese, Co-Chair (610) 840-0240Patricia Fisher, Co-Chair (610) 466-2085 Pro Bono committee offers a wide range of opportunities, including working with Legal Aid of Chester County to provide a variety of legal services to individuals who cannot otherwise afford a lawyer. These services include, but are not limited to: family law, estates and wills (including Living Wills and Durable Power of Attorneys), bankruptcy, and landlord/tenant. The paralegal may determine how much of his or her time is volunteered. Members of our Pro Bono Committee are exposed to many different areas of law while helping those less fortunate, and at the same time gaining a rewarding experience. PublicityDonald P. Bristol, Chair Publicity Committee promotes our Association by advertising the regularly scheduled membership meetings and educational programs in local publications and website. Villanova Advisory BoardLisa Tarr (610) 827-2044WebsiteKerry Beck (610) 444-9840
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