Orange County Paralegal Association

Orange County Paralegal Association 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.

⚠️⚠️⚠️ MCLE EVENT REMINDER IN 1 WEEK ⚠️⚠️⚠️Please register:https://lnkd.in/giKHucXXThe Orange County Paralegal Associati...
02/19/2026

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

LITIGATION SECTION MEETING:
Judgment Day: How Paralegals Make Civil Judgments Count

🗓️ Wednesday, February 25, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
🎙️ Vicky La Celle, MBA, ACP, Danaher Corporation
📍 Via Zoom

Presenter Biographies:

Vicky La Celle, MBA, ACP serves as the Global Litigation Manager at Danaher Corporation. She brings more than 30 years of paralegal experience to her role. Over the course of her career, she has spent more than 20 years specializing in corporate and contract law and has an additional 15 years of experience in civil litigation. Vicky holds a bachelor's degree from U.C Irvine and an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University.

Vicky is a past-president of the Orange County Paralegal Association and currently serves as Vice President of Technology. She also teaches Litigation and Introduction to Law courses in the UC Irvine Paralegal Program.

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 Students only

Please join the Orange County Paralegal Association in celebrating lunar New Year.Lunar New Year lands on February 17, 2...
02/18/2026

Please join the Orange County Paralegal Association in celebrating lunar New Year.

Lunar New Year lands on February 17, 2026, marks the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse. Symbolizing speed, passion, and independence, this year is expected to bring rapid changes and significant growth. It is the first Fire Horse year in 60 years, known for high energy and impulsivity.

Please join the Orange County Paralegal Association in celebrating President's Day. The OCPA would like to highlight an ...
02/17/2026

Please join the Orange County Paralegal Association in celebrating President's Day. The OCPA would like to highlight an Orange County Legal Landmark, Ronald Reagan Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse.

Named after Ronald Wilson Reagan, February 6, 1911 - June 5, 2004. Ronald served as 33rd the Governor of California from January 2, 1967 - January 6, 1975. Furthermore, Ronald Reagan served as the 40th President of the United States from January 20, 1981 - January 20, 1989.

The Ronald Reagan Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse is a 10-story federal courthouse (plus two basement levels) that includes courtrooms, judges' chambers, offices and courtroom galleries of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

Ronald Reagan Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse located, 411 West 4th Street, Room 1053 Santa Ana, CA 92701

The Orange County Paralegal Association would like to wish you a Happy Valentine's Day.
02/15/2026

The Orange County Paralegal Association would like to wish you a Happy Valentine's Day.

⚠️⚠️⚠️ TODAY'S MCLE EVENT REMINDER ⚠️⚠️⚠️Please register:https://lnkd.in/gExxKX64The Orange County Paralegal Association...
02/12/2026

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

CAREER SECTION MEETING:
2026 Paralegal Job Market Trends
Whether you're just getting started or already mid-career, this session gives you concrete, practical steps you can use immediately to move up, stand out, and future-proof your success.

Key talking points:
1. Are Paralegals in Demand in 2026?
2. Is there a shift towards specialized skill-sets?
3. Is a Bachelor's Degree Important?
4. Will AI assisted tools decrease Paralegal jobs?
5. Are paralegal salaries improving or declining?

🗓️ Thursday, February 12, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
🎙️ Linus Law, Adams & Martin Group
📍 Via Zoom

Presenter Biographies:

Linus Law is a Market Manager with Adams & Martin a premier legal recruiting firm based in Orange County. He is a frequent guest speaker at colleges and generously volunteers his time to conduct mock interviews for students in the University of California, Irvine's Paralegal program.

Adams & Martin is famous for their annual Salary Survey covering the legal industry.

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 seminar qualifies for MCLE CREDIT 1.0.

$10.00 for OCPA Members only.
$5.00 for OCPA Students only.
$20.00 for Non-Members.

⚠️⚠️⚠️ MCLE EVENT REMINDER ⚠️⚠️⚠️Please register:https://lnkd.in/giKHucXXThe Orange County Paralegal Association is prou...
02/12/2026

⚠️⚠️⚠️ MCLE EVENT REMINDER ⚠️⚠️⚠️

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

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

LITIGATION SECTION MEETING:
Judgment Day: How Paralegals Make Civil Judgments Count

🗓️ Wednesday, February 25, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
🎙️ Vicky La Celle, MBA, ACP, Danaher Corporation
📍 Via Zoom

Presenter Biographies:

Vicky La Celle, MBA, ACP serves as the Global Litigation Manager at Danaher Corporation. She brings more than 30 years of paralegal experience to her role. Over the course of her career, she has spent more than 20 years specializing in corporate and contract law and has an additional 15 years of experience in civil litigation. Vicky holds a bachelor's degree from U.C Irvine and an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University.

Vicky is a past-president of the Orange County Paralegal Association and currently serves as Vice President of Technology. She also teaches Litigation and Introduction to Law courses in the UC Irvine Paralegal Program.

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 Students only

02/10/2026

The Orange County Paralegal Association is proud to share its 2026 January, Week 2 Docket. Please register using the links below.

Legal students are highly encouraged and welcome to attend. Members of Los Angeles Paralegal Association, San Francisco Paralegal Association, San Diego Paralegal Association, Paralegals Of The Antelope Valley, Sacramento Valley Paralegal Association, Santa Barbara Paralegal Association, NALA Paralegals, and California Alliance of Paralegal Associations.

Linus Law
Career Section Meeting: The State of the 2026 Job Market
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Sean Muntz, Esq.
When Planning Fails: Estate Pitfalls That Spark Litigation
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Antoinette Naddour, Esq., LLM
No Military Background Required: How Any Legal Professional Can Support the Veteran's Legal Institute in 2026
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Vicky La Celle, MBA, ACP
Judgment Day: How Paralegals Make Civil Judgments Count
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⚠️⚠️⚠️ MCLE EVENT REMINDER ⚠️⚠️⚠️Please register:https://lnkd.in/gcBA7MNcThe Orange County Paralegal Association is prou...
02/06/2026

⚠️⚠️⚠️ MCLE EVENT REMINDER ⚠️⚠️⚠️

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

ESTATE PLANNING SECTION MEETING:
TOPIC: When Planning Fails: Estate Pitfalls That Spark Litigation.

The presentation explores estate planning pitfalls, including complications arising from signed written memoranda, jointly held property, family and business succession, trust selection and more.....

🗓️ Tuesday, February 17, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
🎙️ Sean Muntz, RMO LLP
📍 Via Zoom

Presenter Biographies:

Sean D. Muntz serves as Managing Partner of RMO LLP. Sean is a experienced trial and appellate lawyer, with litigation experience spanning a board range of subject matters, including banking, general commercial, employment, probate, real estate, securities, intellectual property, maritime and environmental disputes.

Sean's practice focuses on representing beneficiaries, professional and corporate fiduciaries in contested trust, estate and probate litigation.

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 Students only

Tanya Chopra, 2026 OCPA President, presided over January OCPA Board Business Meeting, on Saturday, January 31, 2026, The...
02/05/2026

Tanya Chopra, 2026 OCPA President, presided over January OCPA Board Business Meeting, on Saturday, January 31, 2026,

The Orange County Paralegal Association is proud to share a message from the following board members: Tanya Chopra, Kai Williamson, M. Ed., Milady Cambare, and E. Penny Gutierrez.

02/04/2026

Orange County Paralegal Association Tuesday Tip:

During the 38th Annual Educational Conference, Virginia Alice Suveiu, Esq., provided an inspirational tip. Professor Suveiu is part of University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education - Contract Management Certificate Program. Tanya Chopra, 2025 OCPA President, was impressed and motivated.

Stay curious and keep learning no matter what age.

⚠️⚠️⚠️ MCLE EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT ⚠️⚠️⚠️Please register:https://lnkd.in/gExxKX64The Orange County Paralegal Association is ...
02/02/2026

⚠️⚠️⚠️ MCLE EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT ⚠️⚠️⚠️

Please register:
https://lnkd.in/gExxKX64

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

CAREER SECTION MEETING:
2026 Paralegal Job Market Trends
Whether you're just getting started or already mid-career, this session gives you concrete, practical steps you can use immediately to move up, stand out, and future-proof your success.

Key talking points:
1. Are Paralegals in Demand in 2026?
2. Is there a shift towards specialized skill-sets?
3. Is a Bachelor's Degree Important?
4. Will AI assisted tools decrease Paralegal jobs?
5. Are paralegal salaries improving or declining?

🗓️ Thursday, February 12, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
🎙️ Linus Law, Adams & Martin Group
📍 Via Zoom

Presenter Biographies:

Linus Law is a Market Manager with Adams & Martin a premier legal recruiting firm based in Orange County. He is a frequent guest speaker at colleges and generously volunteers his time to conduct mock interviews for students in the University of California, Irvine's Paralegal program.

Adams & Martin is famous for their annual Salary Survey covering the legal industry.

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 seminar qualifies for MCLE CREDIT 1.0.

$10.00 for OCPA Members only.
$5.00 for OCPA Students only.
$20.00 for Non-Members.

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