At LAPA, we believe that every child deserves the tools and resources necessary for success. That’s why we’re proud to support the Sydney Paige Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing students in need with backpacks filled with school supplies. These backpacks offer more than just materials; they represent the opportunity for every child to thrive in their education, no matter their background or circumstance.
We understand the profound impact that access to essential school supplies can have on a student’s ability to learn and succeed. Unfortunately, many children face challenges that hinder their educational journey, from financial limitations to a lack of access to basic resources. By partnering with the Sydney Paige Foundation, we aim to level the playing field and give children the tools they need to excel in the classroom.
We are starting with a goal to provide 24 backpacks filled with grade appropriate school supplies, but we would love to help as many kids in LA start school confident and ready to learn this school year so we hope to exceed that goal!
HELP FILL A BACKPACK
Nonprofit Board: Duties and Responsibilities
Presented by:
Myron Steeves, Esq.
Thursday, July 31, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm Online via Zoom
Members: $20
Student Members: $15
Non-Members: $40
Volunteers from Los Angeles Paralegal Association will provide support in the Union Rescue Mission kitchen by preparing and serving lunch meals to those currently sheltered within the Mission. Some volunteers will help with an operational project.
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Show Me the Money: Strategies to Get Paid what You're Worth For Paralegals Ready to Level Up
Chere Estrin
CEO, Estrin Legal Staffing
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online via Zoom
This is a FREE event.
Tired of doing more but earning the same? It’s time to flip the script. In this powerful, one-hour webinar, legal career strategist Chere Estrin shows paralegals how to negotiate raises, find higher-paying roles, and finally get paid what they’re truly worth. Learn how to use your value as leverage, navigate salary conversations with confidence, and position yourself as a top-tier candidate in today’s competitive market. Whether you're in a firm, in-house, or freelancing, this session gives you the tools to take control of your earning power - without waiting for permission. Because doing the work should come with getting the paycheck.
Chere Estrin serves as the CEO of Estrin Legal Staffing, a prominent national staffing organization. She is President and co-founding member of the Organization of Legal Professionals (OLP), a legal technology training organization. Chere has held executive positions within AmLaw firms, litigation support companies, and as Senior Vice President of the legal staffing division within a $5 billion publicly held corporation. She is a LAPA Lifetime Achievement Recipient, acknowledged as One of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Los Angeles and the recipient of the Los Angeles/Century City Chamber of Commerce “Women of Achievement” award. She has authored eleven books and hundreds of articles centered around legal careers. Her latest book, “ Power Plays for Legal Professionals: Strategies to Advance Your Career”, will be out Fall, 2026 along with a new title from the ABA on Managing Legal Professionals in Small to Mid-Size Firms.
Chere’s expertise has been sought after by The Wall Street Journal, Fortune Magazine, CBS News, Legal Management, ALM, Forbes.com, Law360, LA Times, Newsweek, and numerous other media. She has an award-winning blog, The Estrin Report and is a noted speaker at many seminars, conferences and webinars.
LAPA Member: $200 (after 10/1 $220) Non-Member: $240 (after 10/1 $260)
LAPA Student Member: $180 (after 10/1 $200) Student Non-Member $200 (after 10/1 $220)
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Group Rate (students or paralegals): Purchase 5 or more Registrations and get $10 OFF each Registration. Discounts and/or Group Rates cannot be combined and payments must be made with a single company or school check or credit card.
AGENDA
Continental Breakfast / Exhibitor Meet & Greet
8:30 – 8:45 Good morning and welcome guests!
Charity of Choice: Habitat for Humanity
8:45 – 9:45 General Session (Ethics) - Robert Kehr, Esq. / Joel Osman, Esq.
10:00 – 11:00 Morning Break-out Sessions
Employment Law - Olga Pena, Esq.
Legal Writing - Tish Pickett, Esq.
Litigation - Adesh Singh, Esq. / Jonathan Dang, Paralegal
Probate / Estate Planning - Justin Shiau, Esq.
Resume/Interview Skills Development (No CLE) - Tracey Perkins
11:00 -- 11:40 Visit with Exhibitors / Sponsors
11:40 – 1:00 Lunch Served
Keynote Speaker - Honorable Judge Elizabeth Allen White
Exhibitor Raffles
1:10 – 2:10 Afternoon Break-out Sessions
e-Discovery - Don Swanson, CEO / Karen Wagshul, Esq.
Family Law - Elizabeth Yang, Esq.
Immigration - Sasha Bass, Esq. / KIND
Litigation - Dane Cumaro, Esq.
Professional Development (NALA CP/No CLE) - Terry Wright, ACP
2:20 – 3:20 General Session (Ethics)
Morvareed Z. Salehpour, Esq. and Tracey Perkins
3:20 Awards
Scholarship, Lifetime Achievement, Maria Teresa Bravo, Volunteer
Closing Remarks
Limited valet parking $22.00, overflow parking
Saturday, October 18, 2025
8:30am – 3:30pm
Sheraton Grand Los Angeles
711 S. Hope StreetLos Angeles, CA 90017
Benefactor Members: $900 (July 1st through September 18, 2025) $950 (Late registration after September 18, 2025)
Non-Members: $1050 (July 1st through September 18, 2025) $1100 (Late registration after September 18, 2025)
Schools and Non-Profits: $500 (July 1st through September 18, 2025) $550 (Late registration after September 18, 2025)(Only accredited schools and government recognized non-profit organizations are eligible for this discounted rate)
October Conference Exhibitors will have a 3'x6' table and two chairs. Additional items that may be purchased: lunch, syllabus advertising, electrical, WiFi.
Can't attend the conference? You can still get your company in front of hundreds of paralegals! Ask about our BAGSTUFFER opportunity.
You may order additional items directly from the hotel (power, WiFi, etc.) LA Paralegal Association EventNow
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