Orange County Paralegal Association, Newport Beach, CA (2026)

09/03/2026

The 2026 OCPA Salary Survey is now open! We encourage all members to take a few moments to complete this important survey before it closes on Friday, September 4th.

📱 Take the Survey Now: https://lnkd.in/g4rrnmVn

📋 Why Your Participation Matters:
📌 Benchmark Your Compensation – Understand how your salary compares across the industry.
📌 Support Informed Leadership – Help management make data-driven decisions.
📌 Stay Ahead of Trends – Gain insights into evolving compensation standards.
📌 Ensure Legal Compliance – Align with the 2023 Pay Transparency Act requirements.

🎯 Survey Results Available October 15th

A proud NALA Paralegals affiliate.

09/03/2026

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 Board of Directors gathered for our September OCPA Board Meeting to plan the remainder of 2026.

We brainstormed, planned, and refined ideas for the association to ensure we are delivering maximum value to our members. Professional development to community impact, the momentum is building.

📋 Here’s a look at what’s on the horizon:
📌 Ongoing salary survey
📌 Upcoming 2026 Membership Grant
📌 40th Annual Educational Conference our largest networking event.
📌 Pro Bono Opportunities, meaningful ways for you to give back and use your skills for good.
📌 Section Meetings, targeted networking and niche specific insights.
📌 CP Review Courses, helping you achieve your certification goals with confidence.
📌 OCPA Mentor Program, strengthening the bridge between seasoned professionals and the next generation of legal talent.

🏛️ The dedication in the room tonight was energizing. We are committed to making this year one of growth, connection, and excellence for paralegals in Orange County.

🔍 Stay tuned! We have exciting virtual and in-person event coming up.

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09/02/2026

⛔️⛔️⛔️ Orange County Paralegal Association 40th ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE - SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT ⛔️⛔️⛔️

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

📋 Conference docket:
📍10:15-11:30 AM- Morning MCLE Breakout Sessions
📌Session 4: Contracts presented by Brianna Gonzalez, Esq., MBA

💳 REGISTRATION FEES:
$170- OCPA Members
$100- Student Members
$195- Non-Members

A proud NALA Paralegals affiliate.

09/01/2026

⛔️⛔️⛔️ Orange County Paralegal Association 40th ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE - PRESENTER SPOTLIGHT ⛔️⛔️⛔️

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

📋 Conference docket:
📍10:15-11:30 AM- Morning MCLE Breakout Sessions
📌Session 3: AI and the Law presented by Michael Iseri, Esq.

💳 REGISTRATION FEES:
$170- OCPA Members
$100- Student Members
$195- Non-Members

A proud NALA Paralegals affiliate.

09/01/2026

⛔️⛔️⛔️ Orange County Paralegal Association 40th ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE - UPDATED PRESENTER INFORMATION ⛔️⛔️⛔️

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

📋 Conference docket:
📍8:30am- 10:00am Morning Keynote- 1.5 hours (Ethics MCLE)
Speaker: Zachary Zaharek, Esq, Associate General Counsel, Virgin Galactic
Title: From Earth to Orbit: The future of law and career adaptability.”

📍11:45am- 1:15pm Lunchtime Keynote- 1.5 hours (Ethics MCLE)
Paralegal Panel of past-presidents of the Orange County Paralegal Association

📍10:15-11:30 AM- Morning MCLE Breakout Sessions
📌Session 1: Corporate Law presented by John Kelly, Esq.
📌Session 2: Civil Litigation presented by Suzanna Harman, Esq
📌Session 3: AI and the Law presented by Michael Iseri , Esq.
📌Session 4: Contracts presented by Brianna Gonzalez, Esq., MBA, Esq.

🍽️ 11:45AM-1:30 PM- (Lunch)
📌Lunchtime Keynote Address (Ethics MCLE)
📌Exhibitor Drawings

📍1:45 PM-3:00PM- Afternoon MCLE Breakout Sessions
📌Session 1: Intellectual Property Law (Copyright) - Carmel Imani, Esq. & Camellia Imani, Esq. Principal Attorneys Imani Law LLP
📌Session 2: e-Discovery presented by Christi McGowan & Gerry Wolfe, JD
📌Session 3: Labor & Employment Law presented by Sam Nielson, Esq
📌Session 4: Estate Planning Law presented by Ariana Burris, Esq.

💳 REGISTRATION FEES:
$170- OCPA Members
$100- Student Members
$195- Non-Members

A proud NALA Paralegals affiliate.

08/31/2026

⚠️⚠️⚠️ TODAY’S MCLE EVENT REMINDER ⚠️⚠️⚠️

Please register:
https://lnkd.in/gN6mkvrh

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

Corporate Section: Mergers And Acquisitions - Creating an Optimal Due Diligence Strategy for Mergers & Acquisitions

This presentation will cover effective due diligence strategy in M&A transactions. The presenter will discuss the role of liens, litigation, bankruptcy, and tax liens searches play in M&A due diligence. You will learn to formulate search strategy that aligns with the transaction and helps identify issues before they become a costly surprise.

🗓️ Monday, August 31, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
🎙️ Lydia C. Duynstee, Esq., Wolters Kluwer
📍 Via Zoom

Presenter’s Biography:
Lydia Duynstee, Esq. is a native of Orange County and worked for years as a paralegal before becoming a lawyer. Lydia serves CT Corporation law firm and corporate clients on the West Coast.

She focuses on developing strategies and solutions for corporate compliance issues arising in finance, M&A, real estate deals, corporate formations, dissolutions, and corporate reorganizations. Lydia earned her J.D. for the The The The Catholic University of America and a B.A. in business economics for UCSB,

Legal students are highly encouraged to attend. Neighboring paralegal associations our cordially invited to participate.

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

A proud NALA Paralegals affiliate.

08/31/2026

August Photo Dump from the 5th Annual Newport Harbor MCLE Cruise.

Orange County Paralegal Association is so proud to be part of this amazing community of dedicated professionals who make the OCPA so special. The OCPA was able to photograph some attendees as they boarded Endless Dreams vessel.

Thank you to all the attendees for helping make our event a success.

A proud NALA Paralegals affiliate.

08/30/2026

The 2026 OCPA Salary Survey is now open! We encourage all members to take a few moments to complete this important survey before it closes on Friday, September 4th.

📱 Take the Survey Now: https://lnkd.in/g4rrnmVn

📋 Why Your Participation Matters:
📌 Benchmark Your Compensation – Understand how your salary compares across the industry.
📌 Support Informed Leadership – Help management make data-driven decisions.
📌 Stay Ahead of Trends – Gain insights into evolving compensation standards.
📌 Ensure Legal Compliance – Align with the 2023 Pay Transparency Act requirements.

🎯 Survey Results Available October 15th

A proud NALA - The Paralegal Association affiliate.

08/30/2026

⛔️⛔️⛔️ Orange County Paralegal Association 40th ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE - SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT ⛔️⛔️⛔️

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

📋 Conference docket:

📍10:15-11:30 AM- Morning MCLE Breakout Sessions
📌Session 2: Civil Litigation presented by Suzanna Harman, Esq, Walsworth LLP

💳 REGISTRATION FEES:
$170- OCPA Members
$100- Student Members
$195- Non-Members

A proud NALA Paralegals affiliate.

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