Houston Paralegal Association's
When: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Where: TBA
Why Attend: To mix and mingle with fellow professionals and boost your network in the Houston paralegal community Appetizers and 1st drink will be provided.
Parking Info: TBA
Sponsored by:
January CLE Webinar
Topic: Legislative Changes to Family and Juvenile Cases
Speaker: Eileen Gaffney, Harris County District Courts
When: Wednesday January 21, 2026
Time: Noon - 1:00 pm
Where: Webinar (a link to the webinar will be sent to you in a separate email before the event)
Webinar Hosted by: Houston Paralegal Association
Virtual Career & Professional Development Day
When: Friday, February 6, 2025
Professional Development Sessions: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
(All sessions via Zoom platform)
HPA Members attend at No Cost
Non-Member fee is $25
Professional Development Workshop Speakers:
Session One: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Corrin Swintosky, Lucid Legal Support LLC
My Life as a Freelance Criminal Paralegal
Session Two: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Geoffrey M. Williams, CLM, MBA, M.Div., COO, Jim Adler & Associates
AI Usage in the Law Office
Session Three: 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Paralegal Panel - Career Q & A
Madison Foley, Compliance Paralegal, Precinct 4, Harris County
Firm Efficiency using Innovative Tools
Carla Valenzuela, CP, Policy Manager, Precinct 2, Harris County
Alternative Paralegal Careers
Denise Leiva, MBA. Paralegal, Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard
Updating your Resume Portfolio
Ruth Casey, TBLS-BCP, Paralegal, Rainwater Law Firm
"Go Texan" Power Happy Hour
When: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Where: Guadalajara Del Centro, 1201 San Jacinto, Houston, TX 7010
February CLE Webinar
Topic: Top Evidence Cases You Should Know – They’ll Sneak Up and Bite You if You’re Not Aware
Speaker: George (Tex) Quesada Sommerman McCaffity Quesada & Geisler
When: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Topic: Pre-Suit Investigation & Preparation: Making Your Case Before It is Filed
Speaker: Michael Slack, Slack Davis Sanger LLP
When: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
When: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Where: Post Oak Icehouse, Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77057
Parking Info: Free parking on the premises
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Save the Date
HPA's Annual CLE Conference
Friday, May 15, 2026
Moody Gardens Conference Center
Galveston, TX
Join us for our Annual Spring CLE Conference
See brochure: Coming in 2026
Join us for our Game Night Social on Thursday, May 14th. Enjoy friendly competition while playing games similar to those seen on your favorite TV games shows. Games hosted by:
For more information and to register, go here: Link coming in 2026
Elite Sponsors
Rice University's Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies Paralegal Certificate Program
Texas Medical Legal Consultants