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The Orange County Paralegal Association (OCPA), was formed in 1977 in response to a growing need for

The Orange County Paralegal Association (OCPA) is a professional association for paralegals located in beautiful Southern California. OCPA is dedicated to helping you further your paralegal career. Stay up to date along with your peers and have the security of always being a step ahead in your career! OCPA adheres to a strict code of ethics to maintain the highest level of professionalism. OCPA is committed to ethical responsiblity in the legal profession.

10/16/2026

⚠️⚠️⚠️ LAST DAY - OCPA GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT ⚠️⚠️⚠️

The Orange County Paralegal Association is dedicated to supporting your professional growth and is excited to announce 2 grant opportunities designed to help you achieve your goals. We are currently accepting submissions for:
1️⃣ The Elizabeth Root Memorial Grant
2️⃣ The Rep. John R. Lewis Memorial Grant

These grants, reviewed by OCPA’s dedicated grant committee, provide funding for a variety of educational and professional development expenses, including:
📋 Paralegal education tuition
📋 Seminars and meetings
📋 OCPA membership fees
📋 Certification costs

Ready to apply? Here’s what you need to know:
✅ Eligibility: You must be an OCPA Member in good standing.
✅ Submission: Submit an essay of 500-700 words.
✅ Deadline: We are accepting essay submissions now through October 16, 2026.

Don’t miss out on these fantastic opportunities to invest in your future. For full requirements and details on how to apply on website; www.ocparalegal.org

OCPA is a proud NALA affiliate

10/15/2026

⚠️⚠️⚠️ OCPA GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT ⚠️⚠️⚠️

The Orange County Paralegal Association is dedicated to supporting your professional growth and is excited to announce 2 grant opportunities designed to help you achieve your goals. We are currently accepting submissions for:
1️⃣ The Elizabeth Root Memorial Grant
2️⃣ The Rep. John R. Lewis Memorial Grant

These grants, reviewed by OCPA’s dedicated grant committee, provide funding for a variety of educational and professional development expenses, including:
📋 Paralegal education tuition
📋 Seminars and meetings
📋 OCPA membership fees
📋 Certification costs

Ready to apply? Here’s what you need to know:
✅ Eligibility: You must be an OCPA Member in good standing.
✅ Submission: Submit an essay of 500-700 words.
✅ Deadline: We are accepting essay submissions now through October 16, 2026.

Don’t miss out on these fantastic opportunities to invest in your future. For full requirements and details on how to apply on website; www.ocparalegal.org

OCPA is a proud NALA affiliate

10/14/2026

⚠️⚠️⚠️ UPCOMING MCLE EVENT REMINDER ⚠️⚠️⚠️

Please register:
https://lnkd.in/g3RMpmvC

The Orange County Paralegal Association is proud to announce its upcoming virtual lunchtime MCLE meeting.

ETHICS SECTION MEETING

TOPIC: “AI or I: Human Supervision Required”

Gen AI is transforming discovery, but not every tool reads every document, and not every shortcut is defensible. This ethics presentation will cover the duty of technological competence, your supervisory obligations over AI output, and how to match the right tool to the right task. Walk away with the questions every litigator should ask before relying on an AI platform.

🗓️ Tuesday, November 17, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
🎙️ Kevin M. Clark, Right Discovery, Danny Thankachan
📍 Via Zoom

Presenter’s Biography:
Kevin M. Clark, JD. is Chief Executive Officer of Right Discovery LLC, a boutique eDiscovery and litigation support firm based in Dallas, TX. Kevin has worked at various law firms including Williams & Connolly LLP, Thompson & Knight, LLP and Holland & Knight LLP where he developed his foundation in eDiscovery and legal project management. He holds a JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law, a BA from the University of Illinois.

Danny Thankachan, Esq. is a legal technology entrepreneur, attorney and educator. He is a leader at CaseGuild, an AI-powered Evidence Intelligence platform that supports fact investigation, document analysis, and trial preparation. Danny teaches Discovery & AI at SMU Dedman School of Law and serves as a testifying expert on the defensible and ethical use of AI in litigation, regularly speaking on the future of evidence analysis and legal workflows.

OCPA is a State Bar of California Approved MCLE provider and certifies that this event qualifies for 1.0 ETHICS MCLE CREDIT.

$10.00 for OCPA Members only
$20.00 for Non-Members
$5.00 for OCPA Student Members

OCPA is a proud NALA Paralegals affiliate

10/13/2026

⚠️⚠️⚠️ UPCOMING MCLE EVENT REMINDER ⚠️⚠️⚠️

Please register:
https://lnkd.in/g9nQJseY

The Orange County Paralegal Association is proud to announce its upcoming virtual lunchtime MCLE meeting.

LITIGATION SECTION MEETING

TOPIC: “Practical Medical Record Review for Litigation Paralegals

What paralegals will take away:

1. Spot signs that a medical records production may be incomplete.
2. Distinguish missing documentation from missing care.
3. Draft more targeted follow-up records request.

🗓️ Tuesday, October 20, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
🎙️ Dr. Saurabh Gupta
📍 Via Zoom

Presenter’s Biography:
Saurabh Gupta is a physician, entrepreneur, and innovator working at the intersection of medicine, technology, and artificial intelligence. Dr. Gupta is the Founder and CEO of CorMetrix, a AI-powered platform designed to bring greater structure, transparency, and defensibility to high-stakes healthcare decision-making.

This presentation will be case-based and interactive for legal professionals. We will examine practical issues and emerging challenges while considering how AI-driven healthcare tools may impact legal analysis, risk, accountability, and professional practice.

Legal students are highly encouraged to attend. Neighboring paralegal associations our cordially invited to participate; Los Angeles Paralegal Association, San Diego Paralegal Association, San Francisco Paralegal Association, NALA Paralegals, Santa Barbara Paralegal Association, Sacramento Valley Paralegal Association, Paralegals Of The Antelope Valley, and California Alliance of Paralegal Associations

OCPA is a State Bar of California Approved MCLE provider and certifies that this event qualifies for MCLE CREDIT 1.0.

$10.00 for OCPA Members only
$20.00 for Non-Members
$5.00 for OCPA Student Members

OCPA is a proud NALA Paralegal affiliate

10/11/2026

⚠️⚠️⚠️ OCPA MEMBER BENEFIT ⚠️⚠️⚠️

www.ocparalegal.org

Lift Someone Up. Rise Even Higher.

The Orange County Paralegal Association believes in one simple truth: when we lift each other, we all rise.

Whether you’re looking for guidance—or ready to share your hard‑earned wisdom—the OCPA Mentor Program is your place to grow.

Need a mentor? Get support, clarity, and confidence as you navigate your career.
Ready to mentor? Your experience can change someone’s path in just a few conversations.

Be part of the community that lifts each other up.
Request a mentor or volunteer today—your future (and someone else’s) will thank you.

OCPA is a proud nalaparalegalassociation affiliate

10/09/2026

The Orange County Paralegal Association Board would like to thank Lorena Hughes & Milady Cambare, 2026 OCPA Pro Bono Co-Chairs, for organizing another successful pro bono event. OCPA would like to extend an immense gratitude to all attendees for donating.

📍 Donation Drive For Laura’s House
📍 40th Annual Educational Conference
📍 19 September 2026 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Since 1994, Laura’s House has provided residential shelter, transitional and support services to families, and counseling, life skills education and legal assistance to individuals. The mission of Laura’s House is to change the social beliefs, attitudes and the behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence while creating a safe space in which to empower individuals and families affected by abuse.

Website
http://www.laurashouse.org

A proud NALA Paralegals affiliate

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10/08/2026

A huge thank you to our generous sponsor and valued supporter, Jose Botello, Array, for hosting us in their magnificent Irvine location and for supporting the OCPA community.

The Orange County Paralegal Association’s Board of Directors gathered for our October OCPA Board Meeting as a the 2026 finale.

🏛️ The dedication in the room tonight was energizing. We recognized this year’s growth, connection, and excellence for paralegals in Orange County.

🔍 Stay tuned! We have exciting virtual and in-person event coming up in 2027 for our 50th Anniversary.

A proud NALA Paralegals affiliate.

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Newport Beach, CA

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http://www.ocparalegal.org/

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