The Indiana Paralegal Association, Inc. ("IPA") held its annual swearing in and awards ceremony at the Sherton Indianapolis City Center on Wednesday, July 19. The featured guest speaker was Hon. Timothy J. Oakes, Judge of the Marion County Superior Court, Civil Division, who honored the newly elected IPA officers and directors by conducting the installation ceremony.

As paralegals, we strive to master a variety of skills in order to succeed. From communication to teamwork to leadership, it is important to continue to develop both individually and as part of the paralegal profession.

Network! Network! Network! I can’t say it enough. Whether you are a seasoned paralegal or just starting out, there are few things more important than creating your individual network of resources and contacts.

While traditional volunteering is rewarding, I'm told, you won't catch me with a habitat hammer in my hand, and no flower survives if I plant it.

The Indianapolis Bar Association, Paralegal Executive Committee, the Indiana Paralegal Association and the Indiana State Bar Association, Affiliate Committee, came together on May 24, 2017 for their annual joint meeting.

No, this is not an article about William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, but for some reason, those words seemed to be appropriate as I took to the Internet (dictionary.com and its companion thesaurus.com) to look for a suitable alternative for the title, Vice-Chair.

On June 14, 2017, the IndyBar Paralegal Committee held its annual Meeting of Members, although “meeting” makes it sound a lot more agenda-esque (I know it’s not a word, but it should be) than it was.

On April 25, 2017, the IndyBar Paralegal Committee announced the giveaway of a $25 Visa gift card to be awarded to a randomly-drawn winner. We have a WINNER - Roxanne Shirley of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP!

Kay Stawick has worked as a paralegal for 25 years, working primarily in the area of large-asset family law cases. She also has experience in civil defense and corporate litigation.

Keep up with Paralegal Committee happenings: stay up-to-date with the latest Message from the Chair.