Minnesota Paralegal Association

Join us on June 10 for "Probate 101"! This session provides a guide to the probate process, from initial filing to final distribution. We will clarify the legal triggers for probate and compare the procedural requirements of Formal versus Informal proceedings. Attendees will gain an understanding of the Personal Representative’s fiduciary duties, strategies for managing family dynamics, and the critical steps required to efficiently close an estate. Register at mnparalegals.org!

Don't miss this upcoming Family Law CLE opportunity: Understanding Termination of Parental Rights: A Practical Guide for Family Law Advocates. Join us on June 8 - register via the MPA website (free to members, and $15 for non-members).

Turn discovery red flags into strong legal arguments and seamless trial preparation. Join us for a CLE event on May 27. Visit mnparalegals.org for more information and to register!

Only 6 seats left for the Saints game next Thursday. Registration ends today! Grab yours now and join your fellow MPA members at a night out. Tickets are free for our members and their guests!

Don't miss part 1 of our 3-part criminal law series! Join us April 28th for "From Chaos to Clarity: Mastering Discovery Review in Criminal Defense." Free to members - register online via mnparalegals.org.

The MPA is celebrating spring with a St. Paul Saints baseball game! This event is free for MPA members. Guests are welcome - bring your family and friends. Come join the fun and network with fellow paralegal professionals! Full details and registration available here: https://www.mnparalegals.org/event-6645190

What happens when constitutional law collides with social media, culture, and real life? Attend the MPA Annual Convention to hear Dillon White’s take on it all as a keynote speaker. Dillon is an attorney, law professor, and one of the most influential legal voices online today. Dillon's social media presence ("dadchats") combined with his wife's ("momchats") is one of the largest digital platforms in the Midwest, with over 9 million total followers.

🎤The First Amendment in 2026: Free Speech, Religious Liberty, and the New Culture Wars. From social media regulation and campus protests to religious exemptions and government pressure on private platforms, Dillon will unpack how courts are handling today’s most controversial First Amendment issues—and where the law is headed next.

👉 REGISTER NOW and secure your spot before early‑bird rates end April 17th!

Join us April 14 for a virtual CLE session, "Hack My Brain: The Psychology Behind Modern Scams". Free to MPA members and just $15 for non-members! Register via the MPA website.

Don’t miss Camille M. Davidson, President and Dean of Mitchell Hamline School of Law, delivering a keynote at the MPA Annual Convention.

🎤 We Rise Together: Leading with Purpose, Access, and Inclusion in the Legal Profession. This session is an invitation to see yourself as a leader in the ongoing work of building a legal profession that is diverse, creative and resilient as the communities it serves.

Named one of The National Jurist’s 25 Most Influential People in Legal Education for 2026, Dean Davidson brings a powerful, energizing message for paralegals and legal professionals ready to lead—right where they are.

Seats fill fast.
Early‑bird pricing ends April 17!

📣 Registration is officially LIVE for the Minnesota Paralegal Association Annual Convention!

Join us on May 15 for a full‑day, in‑person event at Hamline University, bringing together paralegals from across Minnesota for learning and connection.

✔️ Advance your skills with engaging, practice‑focused sessions
✔️ Hear from industry leaders
✔️ Network with colleagues from across the Minnesota legal community

EARLY‑BIRD SPECIAL: Register by April 17 to receive 10% off your registration fee! https://mpa43.wildapricot.org/annual-convention

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and invest in your professional growth.

Minnesota Paralegal Association - Annual Convention What does it mean to lead in a profession that has not always made space for everyone? And what happens when the people closest to the work — the paralegals, the advocates, the connectors — decide to lead anyway? In this keynote, Mitchell Hamline School of Law President and Dean brings her perso...