Suggestions for Noon Hour Seminars
Are you interested in a specific type of legal subject? Have you always wondered about a legal process? Need not to worry HPA would like to know what topics you would like to hear about at our noon hour seminars. If there is a speaker, subject matter, governmental agency or commission or procedural matter that you are interested in, email your suggestions to Sharon Miyagawa.
Join a Committee
The best way to network among HPA members is to volunteer to serve on a committee. We need your help to continue to provide benefits for our membership as well as keep our organization running smoothly. A little bit of help can contribute a lot. Please consider signing up for a committee: Join a HPA Committee today!
Pre-Law Workshops
sponsored by the University of Hawaii Law School
How to Apply to Law School
RSVP @ www.surveymonkey.com/s/PACApril10
When: Tuesday, April 10 at 5:30pm
Where: Moot Court Room at Richardson School of Law,
2515 Dole St. Honolulu, HI 96822
Come and learn the basics and critical deadlines for law school
applications with the Director of Admissions and other administrators
of the William S. Richardson School of Law. Their insight and advice
will help you map out a timeline and checklist to work with in
preparing to apply to law school.
LSAT 101
RSVP @ www.surveymonkey.com/s/PACApril11
When: Wednesday, April 11 at 5:30pm
Where: Classroom 2 at Richardson School of Law,
2515 Dole St. Honolulu, HI 96822
What is the LSAT? How often is it administered? What score do I need?
Bring your questions and come and learn about the different sections
of the LSAT and how to best prepare for this critical component of you
law school application.
Thinking About Law School: A Discussion with Current Students
RSVP @ www.surveymonkey.com/s/PACApril12
When: Thursday, April 12 at 5:30pm
Where:
Classroom 1 at Richardson School of Law,
2515 Dole St. Honolulu, HI 96822
How do I choose a law school? What can I expect in the first year of
law school? Come and meet current students from the William S.
Richardson School of Law to discuss and learn about their experience,
insight, and advice. There will be a coordinated tour of the law
school followed by a question and answer session with current
students.
More Information: Pre-Health/Pre-Law Center (PAC), QLCSS 101 UH Manoa.
uhpac@hawaii.edu, (808) 956-4045.
Pau Hana Hukilau
When: May 4th, 2012 - 5:30pm to 7pm
Where: The Hukilau at the Executive Centre, 1088 Bishop Street, Honolulu
RSVP by April 30th, 2012 - Space is limited!
Pro Bono Opportunities
CHILDREN NEED YOUR HELP
Help ‘abused and neglected’ children referred to the Children’s Justice Center. They are in need of the following new items: Stuffed animals as a comfort item. Toiletries: Toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo and conditioner, toiletry bags. Underwear for both genders, as well as slippers of all sizes. Backpacks, blankets, socks, and music players. Individual water bottles, snacks and gift cards. Contact: Pro Bono Director EMAIL Evelyn Gomez or Children's Justice Center
3019 Pali Highway
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96817
Phone: (808) 534-6700
E-mail: sandie.h.kato@courts.hawaii.gov
SAVE THE DATES!
LEGAL LINE NEIGHBORHOOD CLINIC
Saturday, May 5, 2012 through the Hawaii State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (YLD) that will be held throughout the state. There will a morning and afternoon shift: 10 am-noon; afternoon shift will commence at noon and end at 2 p.m. To volunteer EMAIL Joanie Shiroma.
NATURALIZATION FAIR
Saturday, May 26, 2012, at the State Capitol from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Naturalization Fair, sponsored by the combined efforts of the Immigration Justice Center, Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii and other legal entities. The event is coordinated to assist immigrants obtain legal status and the assistance needed to legalize their residence in the U.S. Last year over 14 attorneys, 4 paralegals and other volunteers assisted 30 clients who attended the fair contributing over $60,000 worth of legal services.
To volunteer all that is required is a willing spirit, training and printed materials will be provided. To volunteer EMAIL Marissa Llamido at Legal Aid Society of Hawaii.
Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem Program (VGAL)
The VGAL Program is sponsored by the Hawaii State Judiciary’s Family Court-Kapolei. This Guardian Ad Litem Program which advocates for neglected and abused children is one of the many programs held nationwide also known as CASA (http://www.casanet.org/), the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association. For more info contact the VGAL mainline at (808) 954-8124 between 7:45 am-4:30 pm. The Guardian Ad Litem office is located at the Ronald Moon Kapolei Courthouse on the third floor. Please check in at Concierge desk for access to the office or visit the website at www.casahawaii.org
NFPA Region Meeting
NETWORK WITH COLLEAGUES FROM THE WESTERN U.S.
WHEN: Friday & Saturday, May 4 & 5, 2012
WHERE: Stoel Rives LLP, 900 S.W. Fifth Avenue, Suite 2600, Portland, Oregon 97204
TOPIC/SPEAKERS
(Qualifies for 2.0 credits for OPA/PNPA/and their national affiliates)
Metadata: What must be produced in litigation and ethical issues
Jason M. Pistacchio, Partner, Cosgrave Vergeer & Kester LLP, is a frequent speaker and author on electronic discovery and document retention.
Michael Shufeldt, IT Director, Cosgrave Vergeer & Kester LLP, will discuss the process of IT and its use in the law firm.
Robyn Fortier, Project Manager, FIOS, will discuss the process of IT and its use in discovery and ethical issues.
Alex Wall, Counsel, Discover-e
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM HERE
About the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA):
NFPA is a non-profit professional organization representing more than 11,000 paralegals and is headquartered in Edmonds, WA. NFPA’s core purpose is the advancement of the paralegal profession. NFPA promotes a global presence for the paralegal profession and leadership in the legal community. NFPA - The Leader of the Paralegal Profession® www.paralegals.org