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Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas

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The Paralegal Division’s mission is to enhance paralegals’ participation in the administration of justice, professional responsibility, and public service in cooperation with the State Bar and to provide a statewide organization for communication between paralegals in the State of Texas.

04/02/2026

~In Person CLE Opportunity~

D12's 2026 Paralegal Power Up Seminar
May 2, 2026 9:00am - 3:30pm
Seats are limited. See flyer below for more details.

03/11/2026

~Online CLE Opportunity~

Presentation Information:

Date/Time: March 26, 2026 at Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Speaker: Kyle Carney

Topic: From Employee to Competitor: Navigating Covenants, Cloud Data, and AI in Texas

Description: Kyle Carney, a trial and appellate lawyer based in Fort Worth, explains application of legal standards relevant to cases involving employment mobility in the modern digital economy. Where employers are more frequently using contract labor and where employees have increased access to low-cost powerful technology , the issues involving unfair competition, restrictive covenants, confidentiality agreements, and more, are affecting disputes and relationships in the workplace. Kyle will provide an overview of legal standards and affect on law firm operations.

Cost: $40 member and $50 non-member

CLE Credit: 1 hour of CLE Credit, TBLS approved for Civil Trial Law

https://txpd.inreachce.com/Details/Information/d85b1991-f536-4470-a3ad-40512f1509d1

03/10/2026

-District 3's Wild West
CLE Seminar-
SAVE THE DATE - 04/11/26
8:30am - 4:30pm
6 hours of CLE (Free to PD members)
See flyer below.

03/06/2026

~ONLINE CLE OPPORTUNITY~
Presentation Information:

Date/Time: April 22, 2026 at Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Speaker: Jennifer Varadi

Topic: Trial/Hearing Prep to Make You and Your Attorney’s Lives Easier

Description: Paralegals play a critical role in trial success. This presentation explores how paralegals can provide strategic, organized, and proactive support to attorneys before, during, and after trials and major hearings. By mastering preparation, exhibit management, real-time courtroom assistance, and crisis response, paralegals become essential partners in achieving successful courtroom outcomes.

Cost: $40 member and $50 non-member

CLE Credit: 1 hour of CLE Credit

https://txpd.inreachce.com/Details/Information/e1bd6dff-c40a-4460-9d2f-bfaf5e524a67

03/04/2026

-Online UPL Webinar-

Topic: UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW: UNDERSTANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF LEGAL WORK

Speaker: Amanda L. Hazel, Program Director for UPL Committee

Date & Time: Mar 24, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1m77ixHoR3KLG-AY-KvvbA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

02/07/2026

~ONLINE CLE OPPORTUNITY~

Presentation Information:

Date/Time: February 26, 2026 at Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Speaker: Peter S. Vogel

Topic: LinkedIn 101: Ethical & Legal Issues in Social Media
Description: The presentation will cover the ethical and legal issues in social media. In 2026 every Paralegal and Lawyer relies on their LinkedIn Profile in addition to their website as a social media platform. Among other services, LinkedIn provides educational tools that help teach lawyers about ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), crisis management planning in the event of Cybersecurity ransomware attacks, and legal concerns about AI. This presentation will demonstrate how many Texas Paralegal and Lawyers use LinkedIn on a daily basis.
Cost: $40 member and $50 non-member

CLE Credit: 1 hour of CLE Credit, TBLS approval pending

LinkedIn 101: Ethical & Legal Issues in Social Media

01/17/2026

Saddle up and join us for PD - D5's 4th Annual "Round Up CLE"
Friday, 02/20/26 9:00am - 3:30pm
6 hours CLE (including 1 hour in Ethics)
Location: Dykema Gossett, San Antonio

See details and registration form below.

01/14/2026

~TAPS 2026 SAVE THE DATE~

01/02/2026

SADDLE UP AND SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL "ROUND UP CLE" PD-D5 SEMINAR - 6 HOURS OF CLE - FRIDAY, 02/20/26
~STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS~

12/19/2025

-ONLINE CLE OPPORTUNITY-
Presentation Information:

Date/Time: January 14, 2026 at Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Speaker: Chris Wrampelmeier
Underwood Law Firm

Topic: Drafting Findings of Fact

Description: The presentation will cover the drafting of Findings of Fact. Uncertain or perhaps intimidated by findings of fact and conclusions of law? Learn when to request findings, how to draft them effectively, and why they're your chance to tell your story to the appellate court. Learn the critical deadlines, avoid common pitfalls, and discover how drafting findings early can transform your entire case strategy from pleadings through trial.

Cost: $40 Members; $50 Non-Members

CLE Credit: 1 hour of CLE Credit, TBLS approval for Civil Trial Law and Family Law

https://txpd.inreachce.com/Details/Information/6033c3d0-a6e1-4b3f-9f37-ac21d8535516

10/28/2025

-Online CLE Opportunity-

Presentation Information:

Date/Time: November 11, 2025 at Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Speaker: Andy Jones
Sawicki Law

Topic: Breaking the Rules, the New Way to Win Trials

Description: The presentation will cover the new way to win trials. The old ways to try cases are out, applying new ideas and concepts to the rules and use the rules in new ways. From motion practice to demonstrative evidence to jury selection tactics Mr. Jones will tell us the new way to most persuasively present our cases to judges and juries and how we, as paralegals, can assist before, during, and after trial to secure wins for our clients.

Cost: $40 member and $50 non-member

CLE Credit: 1 hour of CLE Credit, TBLS approved for Civil Trial Law, Personal Injury Trial Law

https://txpd.inreachce.com/Details/Information/7aa12c60-955b-49db-acf6-5ea9aadcae62

10/23/2025

Happy Paralegal Day from State Bar of Texas President Santos Vargas!

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Austin, TX

Telephone

806 443 2209

Website

http://www.txpd.org/

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