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NFPA Elects Lisa VesselsReprinted from NFPA.ORG

The   National   Federation   of   Paralegal  Associations,   Inc.   (“NFPA”)   is  pleased   to  announce   that   Lisa   Vessels,   RP®,   CP®,  FRP   of   Miami,   Florida   has   been   elected  the  Federation’s  President.  She  will  serve  a  two  year  term  ending  in  2016.    

Lisa   Vessels,   RP®,   CP®,   FRP   lives   in  Miami,   Florida,   and   is   employed   by  Duane   Morris   LLP   managing   the   rules-­‐‑based   docketing   software   used   by   her  firm'ʹs  U.S.  offices.  Lisa  has  worked  in  the  paralegal   profession   since   1992   with  experience   in   commercial   litigation,   as  we l l   a s   c o rpo r a t e   c on t r a c t   l aw  specializing   in   commercial   aviation  equipment  leasing  and  sales.    

Lisa  is  a  former  two-­‐‑term  President  of  the  South   Florida   Paralegal   Association   and  the   Florida   Alliance   of   Paralegal  Associations.   As   an   active   member   in  both   organizations,   she   has   served   in  many   add i t i o n a l   r o l e s   s u ch   a s  Webmaster,   Treasurer,   Secretary,   and  Membership  Chair  since  joining  in  2005.    

She  served  as  NFPA’s  Regulation  Review  Coordinator   from   November   2009   until  September   2012,   and   was   an   active  p a r t i c i p a n t   o n   t h e   P CC   E x am  Development   Commi^ee   from   its  inception   in   2008   through   its   launch   in  2011.   Lisa   served   on   Miami-­‐‑   Dade  College'ʹs   Paralegal   Studies   Program  Advisory   Board   from   2006   to   2012,  serving   as   chairperson   from   2010.   She   is  currently   serving   her   third   three   year  term   as   a   non-­‐‑   lawyer   member   of   The  Florida   Bar'ʹs  Unlicensed   Practice   of   Law  Commi^ee  for  the  11th  Circuit  in  Miami-­‐‑

Dade   County.   She   was   an   adjunct  instructor   at   Florida   International  University'ʹs   Paralegal   Studies   certificate  program   from   2006   to   2008.   Lisa   also  volunteers   for   the   Girl   Scout   Council   of  Tropical   Florida   as   a   trainer   for   adult  volunteers.    

Lisa   earned   her   Bachelor'ʹs   degree   in  P a r a l e g a l   S t u d i e s   f r o m   N o v a  Southeastern   University   in   2005,   and  Associate 'ʹs   degrees   in   Computer  Information   Systems   and   Computer  Programming   (Visual   Basic)   from  Miami  Dade   College   in   2002.   Lisa   earned   the  Certified   Paralegal®   designation   in  September   2005,   qualified   as   a   Florida  Registered  Paralegal  of  The  Florida  Bar  in  June   2008,   and   earned   the   PACE®  Registered   Paralegal   designation   in  September  2012.    

Our Mission: To enthusiastically support and promote the paralegal profession in the State of Washington.

NFPA Elects President Page 1

NFPA Announces Paralegal of the Year Page 3

Spring CLE Page 5

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Paralegal Night Page 7

Membership App Page 16

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Administrator

Administration Services, Inc.PO Box 58530Seattle, WA 98138-1530206.623.8632administrator@wspaonline.org

Officers

PresidentBrenda Cotharypresident@wspaonline.org

Vice-Presidident Membership Sue Beichley-Lewisvp-membership@wspaonline.org

Vice-President Professional Development

Rebecca Charlesvp-profession@wspaonline.org

SecretarySarah Eisenhauersecretary@wspaonline.org

Treasurer Debra Smithtreasurer@wspaonline.org

Immediate Past PresidentBrian Haberly RP

Management Directory

NFPA Representatives

NFPA Primary RepresentativeSue Beichley-Lewisnfpa-one@wspaonline.org

Secondary RepresentativeJeanenne Rutherfordnfpa-two@wspaonline.org

PACE AmbassadorHelen Halloran, CRPpace-chair@wspaonline.org

Directors

East King Co. Chapter DirectorVacantekco-director@wspaonline.org

Northwest Chapter Director Patty Christensennw-director@wspaonline.org

Seattle Chapter DirectorVacantseattle-director@wspaonline.org

Snohomish Co. Chapter Director Vacantsnohomish-director@wspaonline.org

Spokane County Chapter Director Elena Manleyspokane-director@wspaonline.org

South King County Chapter DirectorJulie Wescottskco-director@wspaonline.org

South Puget Sound Chapter DirectorVacantsps-director@wspaonline.org

Director At-Large, WestVacantal-west-director@wspaonline.org

Committee Chairs Certification CoordinatorVacantpace-ambassador@wspaonline.org

CLE CoordinatorStephanie Dermontcle-chair@wspaonline.org

CLE Event CoordinatorVacantConference_chair@wspaonline.org

Job Bank CoordinatorBarbara Parnell, RPjob-bank-chair@wspaonline.org

Marketing CoordinatorDebra Smithmarketing-chair@wspaonline.org

Pro Bono CoordinatorVacantprobono-chair@wspaonline.org

Newsletter Co-Coordinator/EditorJay Jenkinseditor@wspaonline.org

Newsletter Co- Coordinator/EditorMarsha Milroynewsletter-assistant@wspaonline.org

Webmasterwebmaster@wspaonline.org

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Deadline for March/April Newsletter is March 20th

MANAGMENT REPORTSWSPA's Mission:

To  enthusiastically  support  and  promote  the  paralegal  profession  in  the  State  of  Washington.  

We  are  dedicated  to  the  enhancement  of  the  paralegal  profession.  

We  strive  for  personal  and  professional  development.  

We  will  encourage  increased  utilization  of  paralegals  to  broaden  employment  opportunities  statewide.  

We  advocate  high  quality  paralegal  educational  programs  in  preparation  for  entry  into  the  profession.    

We   hold   our   members   to   high   standards   by   requiring   10   Continuing   Legal  Education  credits  per  year  to  retain  full  voting  status  or  to  hold  an  office  in  the  Association.  

We  will   monitor   proposed   state   and   federal   legislation   affecting   paralegals  and  will  participate  in  the  legislative  and  regulatory  process  to  represent  our  Members'ʹ  views.

The  National  Federation  of  Paralegal  Associations,  Inc.  (“NFPA”)  is  pleased  to  announce  that  James  Hills,  has  been  selected  as  NFPA’s  2014  Paralegal  of  the  Year.    

Legalman  1st  Class   James  Hills,   assigned   to  Commander,  Carrier   Strike  Group  11,  was  named  Paralegal   of   the  Year  by   the  National  Federation  of  Paralegal  Associations.  Mr.  Hills  currently  serves  as  Vice  President  of  the  Carrier  Strike  Group  11  First  Class  Pe^y  Officer  Association.  Mr.  Hills  is  noted  as  constantly  tasked  with  the  hardest  assignments  because  he  succeeds  where  other  paralegals  fail.    

He  possesses  an  unparalleled  commitment  and  intelligent  obedience  to  the  U.S.  Navy,  the  Judge  Advocate  General  Corps,  and  the   individual   Sailor.   Mr.   Hills   was   hand-­‐‑selected   by   the   aircraft   carrier   USS   Nimig   (CVN   68)   to   serve   as   their   Legal  Department’s  supervisory  paralegal  during  a  demanding  8-­‐‑month  deployment  to  the  Middle  East  in  2013,  where  he  effectively  supervised  the  timely  processing  of  hundreds  of  cases  and  actions   involving  the  rights  of  Sailors  and  Marines  on  board.  He  also   scheduled,   organized,   and   led   training   for   12   legal   officers   responsible   for   5,000   personnel   in   various   nuances   of  administrative   separations,   non-­‐‑judicial  disciplinary   actions,   and  non-­‐‑punitive  measures   against   service  members.  Mr.  Hills  designed   and   implemented   a   system   of   records  management   using   a   comprehensive   legal   tracker   reducing   required  man-­‐‑hours.    

Upon   conclusion   of   deployment,   Hills   was   awarded   the   Navy   Achievement   Medal   for   his   unquestionable   self-­‐‑discipline  during  an  extended  deployment  and  reduced  manpower.  He  also  earned  the  Enlisted  Surface  Warfare  Specialist  designation,  a  device   that   reflects   a   level   of   qualification   above   and   beyond   the   normal   level   of   professional   and   performance   criteria  necessary   for   his   job  duties.  He   obtained   the  Navy  Operation   Fitness   and   Fueling   Series  Certification,   and  now   focuses   on  supporting  holistic  approaches  to  overall  wellness  education  for  a  healthy  and  sustainable  lifestyle.    

NFPA   is   a   non-­‐‑profit  professional   organization   representing  more   than   8,500  paralegals   and   is   headquartered   in  Edmonds,  WA.  NFPA’s  core  purpose  is  the  advancement  of  the  paralegal  profession.  NFPA  promotes  a  global  presence  for  the  paralegal  

profession  and  leadership  in  the  legal  community.

NFPA Announces Paralegal of the Year

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Guiding  Principles  &  Values  We  are  dedicated  to  the  enhancement  of  the  paralegal  profession.  

We  strive  for  personal  and  professional  development.  

We  will  encourage  increased  utilization  of  paralegals  to  broaden  employment  opportunities  statewide.  

We  advocate  high  quality  paralegal  educational  programs  in  preparation  for  entry  into  the  profession.  

We  hold  our  members  to  high  standards  by  requiring  10  Continuing  Legal  Education  (CLE)  credits  per  year  to  retain  full  voting  status  or  hold  an  office  in  the  Association.  

We  will  monitor  proposed  state  and  federal  legislation  affecting   paralegals   and   will   participate   in   the  legislative   and   regulatory   process   to   represent   our  members’  views.

   WSPA  Vision  Statement  for  2020  The Washington State Paralegal Association is the regulatory and licensing body of paralegals in Washington State. The Washington State Paralegal Association will define standards of skill and competence for paralegals and legal assistants in Washington State. It has a reputation for being a welcoming, supportive professional organization. It offers opportunities to increase personal and professional growth through educational opportunities and social events. The Washington State Paralegal Association is highly regarded by the public, the media, and public policy makers as the voice of the profession. The Association is influential and politically effective.

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Definition of a Paralegal – as defined by NFPA and WSPA

A Paralegal is a person, qualified through education, training or work experience to perform substantive legal work that requires knowledge of legal concepts and is customarily, but not exclusively, performed by a lawyer. This person may be retained or employed by a lawyer, law office, governmental agency or other entity or may be authorized by administrative, statutory or court authority to perform this work. Substantive shall mean work requiring recognition, evaluation, organization, analysis, and communication of relevant facts and legal concepts

WSPA WANTS YOU!WSPA   is   currently   seeking   motivated   and  energetic   paralegals   to   fill   vacant   Chapter  Director   positions.     Chapter   Directors   are  responsible   for   coordinating   meetings   in  their   designated   areas,   which   includes  arranging   speakers,   selecting   meeting  locations  and  topics,  and  marketing  events.    In   addition,   chapter   directors   are   required  to   a^end   quarterly   Board   meetings   and  write  bi-­‐‑monthly  articles  for  the  newsle^er.    Chapter   Directors   should   live   or   work   in  the  area   they  represent.    We  are  seeking  to  fill   the   following   Chapter   Director  vacancies:  

President  

•  Vice  President  

•  Secretary  

•  Treasurer  

•  Sea2le  Chapter  Director  

•  South  King  County  Chapter  Director  

•  Snohomish  County  Chapter  Director  

•  At-­‐‑Large  West  Director  

In  addition,  WSPA   is   seeking  volunteers   to  serve   on   several   commi^ees,   including  marketing   ,   event   planning,   speaker  coordination,   mentoring,   etc.,   please  consider  volunteering;.  

If   you   are   interested   in   any   of   the   above  position,  please  email  a  le^er  of  interest  and  your  resume  to  president@  wspaonline.org

WSPA Newsletter Editor P.O. Box 58530 Seattle, WA 98138Email: editor@wspaonline.orgWSPA Email: Info@wspaonline.org

All  submissions  are  due  the  20th  of  each  odd  numbered  month  for  publica7on  the  following  month.  Ar7cles  may  be  submi<ed  on  disk  in  Word  format  or  via  Email.  

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Contact editor@wspaonline.org for additional advertising information. The Editor reserves the right to edit material for clarity, space or advertising.The articles published herein express the opinions of their authors and, unless expressly stated, do not necessarily reflect those of WSPA.Unless otherwise indicated, the authors of the submissions contained in Findings & Conclusions are paralegals. All reports, profiles, summaries, checklists, articles, or other submissions are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended as legal advice and should not be relied upon for that purpose. All opinions expressed in any submission are the authors’ sole opinion and should not be taken as the opinion or position of the Washington State Paralegal Association.

Original items printed here are the property of WSPA. We ask that National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) member associations who reprint articles from Findings and Conclusions, credit the article and provide WSPA with a copy as reprinted. Others may not reproduce original material for any purpose without prior, written consent of the WSPA Newsletter Editor.

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Membership Application

PO Box 58530, Seattle WA 98138 Membership Year 1/1/2014 to 12/31/2014

WSPA Membership Application- Membership Application form page 1

Important: This form should be used only to apply for new membership. If you are a current WSPA member, please use the Membership Renewal form.

Applicant Name:

Preferred Mailing Address:

Daytime Phone: __________________________

Evening Phone: ___________________________

Fax Number: ___________________________

E-Mail Address(es): Employer Name & Address:

Send Mail to: ! Home ! Work

WSPA Membership (See below for definitions and requirements.)

Check one and submit the appropriate membership fee with your application. Make checks payable to WSPA. Mail check with this form to WSPA, P O Box 58530, Seattle, WA 98138-1530. WSPA is a Washington not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization, Tax ID # 51-0140447:

! Regular Member - $100.00 Employer Paid? !Yes !No

! Associate Member - $100.00

! Student Member - $50.00 ! Sustaining Member - $250.00

Who referred you to WSPA? (Please be specific so that we can thank them!): ______________________________

Special Qualifications: ! PACE® Registered Paralegal ! LPO ! CLA (Certified Legal Assistant)

Chapter Affiliation(s): ! East King County ! Northwest ! Seattle ! Snohomish County ! South King County ! Spokane ! South Puget Sound ! Central Washington ! Other: _______________________

Check all areas in which you are willing to help: ! Chapter Activities ! Events (CLE's, Convention) ! Membership ! Newsletter ! Job Bank Admin. ! Other:_______________________________________________________________________

**Please visit our website at www.wspaonline.org to sign up for specific list servs. Please note that by participating in these list servs, you will receive regular e-mail updates and have the opportunity to participate in e-mail discussion of issues relevant to the list serv.**

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WSPA Membership Application- Membership Application form page 2

Education: (check all completed) ! Assoc. Degree, Paralegal Studies* ! Assoc. Degree, Other ! Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Studies* ! Bachelor's Degree, Other

! Certificate in Paralegal Studies* ! Master's Degree ! Other Postgraduate Degree ! Other: ____________________________

*Must include 24 semester credit hours (or equivalent) of paralegal specialty courses. See Bylaw 2.1.1 for credit hour requirements.

**If you are currently enrolled in a paralegal studies program, give:

Name of the school/program: __________________________________________________________________________

Location:_____________________________ Length of program:_______________________

Degree expected: Type:_________________ Month & Year:___________________________

Employment: Number of years of experience as a paralegal _______. Current status (Check all applicable):

!Employed full-time as a paralegal !Employed part-time as a paralegal !Employed full-time, not as a paralegal !Employed part-time, not as a paralegal !Full-time student in a paralegal program** !Part-time student in a paralegal program** !Unemployed !Other: _________________________

Employer Type: !Private Law Firm !Government Agency !Public Service Agency !Self-employed/freelance/contract !Corp. Legal Dept./Other Private Industry !Temporary Employment Agency

Practice Areas (check all areas in which you regularly practice): !Admiralty/Maritime !Bankruptcy !Civil Litigation !Collection !Commercial Torts !Contracts !Corporate/Business !Criminal !Elder Law !Employment/Labor !Environmental !ERISA/Employee Benefits !Estate Planning !Family/Domestic !Foreclosures !Government !Intellectual Property !Land Use !Legal Technology !Malpractice/Professional Liability !Personal Injury !Probate !Real Estate !Securities !Tax !Workers Compensation !Other:__________________________________

Definitions Paralegal (NFPA Definition): A paralegal is a person qualified through education, training, or work experience to perform substantive legal work that requires knowledge of legal concepts and is customarily, but not exclusively, performed by a lawyer. This person may be retained or employed by a lawyer, law office, governmental agency, or other entity or may be authorized by administrative, statutory, or court authority to perform this work. For additional definitions, requirements, and various other information, check our web site at http://www.wspaonline.org.

Privacy Policy WSPA’s general policy regarding member information is that we do not share this information indiscriminately. We must share name and mailing address with NFPA in order for you to receive your full membership benefits. We may share name and mailing address with certain legal-related vendors, including seminar sponsors, for a fee. This provides WSPA with non-dues income and allows us to keep our membership fees low. We provide this information in the form of printed labels, and we make it clear that the information is to be used only once. We do not give information to any vendors in electronic form which could be used multiple times. We will share with other members of WSPA any of the contact information which is usually available in the WSPA Membership Directory. This includes name, mailing address, daytime telephone, fax number, e-mail address, employer name, practice areas, and chapter affiliation(s). Any other information which we may maintain about our members is available only to WSPA officers, directors, and committee chairs. However, if your primary mailing address, phone, or e-mail is no longer accurate, we may substitute another address, phone, or e-mail. The alternate information would then become shareable as though it were the primary information for that member. You may specify stronger restrictions on certain of your information than under the standard WSPA policy, by completing and signing the following. Please check if any of the specified items should not be shared with WSPA members or vendors:

Item WSPA Members Vendors Home address (usually shared only if it is the primary mailing address) Work address (usually shared only if it is the primary mailing address) Daytime phone Evening phone √ Fax number √ E-mail address √

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Washington State Paralegal Association 2014 Membership Renewal Form PO Box 58530, Seattle WA 98138-1530 For the Membership Period of 1/1/2014 to 12/31/2014

To file this Renewal Form with your check payment (payable to WSPA), Mail it to WSPA, P O Box 58530, Seattle, WA 98138-1530; Questions? Please email for assistance to: info@wspaonline.org

Important: This form should be used only to renew a current or previous WSPA membership. If you are applying for a new WSPA membership, please use the Membership Application form.

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" Regular Member - $100.00 Employer Paid? "Yes "No " Associate Member - $100.00

" Student Member - $50.00

Definitions & Requirements Paralegal (NFPA Definition): A paralegal is a person qualified through education, training, or work experience to perform substantive legal work that requires knowledge of legal concepts and is customarily, but not exclusively, performed by a lawyer. This person may be retained or employed by a lawyer, law office, governmental agency, or other entity or may be authorized by administrative, statutory, or court authority to perform this work. Substantive shall mean work requiring recognition, evaluation, organization, analysis, and communication of relevant facts and legal concepts.

Membership Types – Regular Membership - $100: Any paralegal (see definition above) living or working in Washington with an associate or

bachelors degree and 24 semester hours in paralegal studies OR having a minimum of three year’s experience as a paralegal as defined by NFPA. Regular members are eligible to vote and hold office.

Student Membership - $50: Any student currently enrolled in a paralegal program and not eligible for regular or associate membership status. Student membership is limited to 3 years. Student members are eligible to vote and hold office.

Associate Membership - $100: Any paralegal living or working outside Washington, not currently practicing, or retired. Associate members are eligible to vote and hold office. CLE Credits: WSPA recognizes CLE credits are an important part of developing and maintaining one’s skills and abilities.

As such, all WSPA members are strongly encouraged to obtain 10 CLE credits annually. Individuals who earn 10 CLE credits in a membership year will be recognized in the WSPA newsletter Findings and Conclusions, and will be eligible for a 10% discount off the registration fee for one WSPA CLE of his/her choice during the following calendar year. CLE credits may be reported on the attached form.

DECLARATION OF CLE ATTENDANCE

Year 01/01/20______ to 12/31/20_____

Name: ___________________________________ Member Number (if known): _________________

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I have attended the following continuing legal education seminars or courses during the indicated year; and that said seminars or courses qualify for CLE credit under the WSPA CLE guidelines:

Date(s) Sponsor Topic Credits

WSPA Approval Code

Total:

Attach additional pages if necessary. If you do not have a WSPA Approval Code, please attach to this Declaration the Sponsor’s Certificate of Attendance or WSPA’s CLE Approval Certificate. Signed: ______________________________________________Date: ___________________________ Email Address where we can reach you regarding this Declaration: _______________________________

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