Join the Expedition and Come to Oregon, Be a Paralegal Pioneer!
Learn about existing and coming trends for paralegal professionals and how they will impact you and your employer.
Return to your job more knowledgeable about how to enhance your success and satisfaction as a paralegal - increasing the success of your employer.
Network with numerous industry suppliers and colleagues.
Learn how to assess people's reactions to the presentation of evidence at trial.
Discuss the growing issues facing employers and employees in dealing with private information and security in the workplace.
Learn why Electronic Data Discovery (EDD) is fast becoming a major concern in litigation.
Learn about the amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, which take effect on December 1, 2009.
Hotel Information:
Red Lion Hotel on the River - Jantzen Beach
909 N. Hayden Island Drive
Portland, OR 97217
503-283-4466
Red Lion Hotel on the River- Jantzen Beach is conveniently located on the scenic Columbia River, just minutes from downtown Portland and 15 minutes from the Portland International Airport via our complimentary on-call airport transportation. Our easily accessible and central location is close to all Portland attractions, major businesses and the spectacular Columbia River Gorge. The Jantzen Beach Supercenters shopping complex is less than a half-mile away.
Awards Presentation Luncheon The Awards Presentation Luncheon is NFPA's time to pay tribute to outstanding paralegals for their achievements and lasting contributions to the federation and the paralegal profession.
2:30pm-2:45pm
Afternoon Coffee Service
8pm-Midnight
Caucus Meetings (if necessary or requested)
Sunday, November 1
8:30am-1pm
Policy Meeting
3pm-Midnight
Board of Directors Meeting
A Special Thanks to Our Convention Sponsors
• Convention Bag Sponsor:
• Presenting Sponsor of NFPA 35th Anniversary Celebration: (held during the Trade Show Reception Thursday Evening)
• Additional Sponsors of NFPA 35th Anniversary Celebration:
HMS Ventures, LLC
• Additional Convention Sponsors
And Our Corporate Partners Program Contributors
• President's Circle
• Ambassador
• Patron
Convention Fees:
Thursday
After 9/30/09 & on-site
All Day Seminars (Includes lunch, NFPA Workshop)
Members
$235
Non-members
$275
Student
$190
Half Day Seminars
(Seminars only, lunch NOT included)
Members
$145
Non-members
$185
Students
$125
Lunches
Members
$35
Non-members
$45
Welcome Reception
Included with seminar or policy meeting registration.
Friday
Regional Meetings and Workshops
Open to all Board Members, Delegates (attending Policy Meeting) and Association Members only. Individual Sustaining and Student Members must obtain permission to attend.
Social Event
$60 per attendee (spouses and family welcome)
Saturday & Sunday
Policy Meeting
Delegates (Primary & Secondary)
$255
Association Officers
$255
Policy Meeting Observers (Saturday and Sunday)
Members
$90
Non-Members
$250
Students
$65
Note 1: OPA members can attend the policy meeting as observers at no charge.
Note 2: Late registrants will be assessed a late fee of $20, as indicated in the fee matrix above, regardless of whether registration is for seminars, policy meeting or both.
Substitutions, Cancellations & Refunds
If you cannot attend you may send a substitute (if you are a Policy Meeting delegate, please see your credentialing form for details on sending a substitute delegate). Requests for substitutions and cancellations must be submitted in writing by e-mail, fax or regular mail. Cancellations received on or before Monday, October 19, 2009 are subject to a $50.00 fee. Cancellations received after Monday, October 19, 2009 will forfeit all fees.
Cancellation of seperate items of your convention registration (social event, lunches, etc.) are subject to a 10% cancellation fee.
National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc.(NFPA®)
P.O. Box 2016, Edmonds, Washington 98020
Telephone: 425.967.0045 - Fax: 425.771.9588
Email: info@paralegals.org
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