February 9, 2010

GAP Membership Dinner Meeting

"Town Hall" meeting - no speaker
Sponsor: TBA

Location: Anthony's Fine Dining
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Cost: $30.00 (members); $35.00 (non-members)
Cancellation policy (No Shows will be Invoiced)

There will be no speaker for this meeting. Instead, we will open the floor to discussions in a "Town Hall" format, to have the opportunity to share ideas regarding the future of GAP and the paralegal profession.

March 18, 2010

GAPpy Hour!!

Location: Pirate’s Pub Atlanta

Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Pirate’s Pub will provide appetizers. They offer a selection of ales, grogs and other spirits for you to wash them down (cash bar).

We especially want to welcome our new and renewing members who joined in January and February (you’ll be the center of attention), so please come out to support this social event…a fun way to meet fellow members. If you bring a parrot, Beth M. may just buy your drink for you!

Pirate’s Pub Atlanta is located at the intersection of Buford Hwy and Clairmont Rd, in the Crossroads Village Shopping Center – convenient to Buckhead, Perimeter, and for those who are on their way home up I-85. Visit the Pirate’s Pub website for directions, or email Beth Magee (Director of Membership).

“Anchors’ Away” and come join the party!

April 13, 2010

GAP Membership Dinner Meeting

Speaker: Justin O'Dell, Esq. of Cauthorn, Nohr & O'Dell
Topic: Technology in the Law Office: Helping Smaller Firms Compete*

Sponsor: Georgia Academy of Mediators and Arbitrators

Location: Anthony's Fine Dining

Time: 6:00 pm
Cost: Members - $30; Non-Members - $35

Cancellation policy (No Shows will be Invoiced)
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Mr. O’Dell will provide an overview of the simple and cost-effective ways to utilize available technology for more efficient use of time and resources. These ideas better allow attorneys, paralegals and support staff to serve clients, manage increasing loads of discovery, and make more effective courtroom presentations. *application has been made for CLE credit

Following Mr. O’Dell’s presentation, a representative from Georgia Academy of Mediators & Arbitrators will briefly demonstrate their website, a valuable resource for identifying and scheduling alternative dispute resolution practitioners. www.georgiamediators.com

MENU: Salad, Entrée (Chicken Pecan w/Chardonnay cream sauce) and Dessert (Chocolate Mousse Cake).

April 20, 2010

GAP/Paralegal Roundtable

When: 6:00 PM

Location: Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta Technical College is hosting a GAP/Paralegal Roundtable - Q&A session with current students - on Tuesday, April 20th at 6:00 PM. GAP is thus seeking volunteers to participate in this Roundtable event. You will be asked to appear at this 1 hour session and share your knowledge, experience, general tips and tricks of the trade. The students generally want to hear about the day to day responsibilities of paralegals, how to interact with attorneys, how to find their first job, how to work with court staff, etc. as well as how GAP membership can benefit their job search and Paralegal career/professional growth. So, please come and share your wisdom with the next generation of Paralegals. If you are interested in participating, please contact Patty Dietz-Selke at 404-885-3572 or patty.dietz-selke@troutmansanders.com. Thanking you in advance for your time and participation!

May 15, 2010

GAP Paralegal Career Workshop

Location:Emory’s Briarcliff Campus (directions)

Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Cost:Members = $15 / Non-members = $25 / Walk-ins = $35

This is GAP’s Second Annual Paralegal Career Workshop and it is bigger and better than before! This Saturday event consists of two Tracks – one is focused on Job Search, the other on Alternative Careers - and an Ethics session for all. Representatives from Robert Half Legal will be on hand to review resumes and provide career advice. You will not find this many quality CLE programs for this price very often, so grab your spot early! (we have made application to NFPA for CLE credit). CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A PROGRAM.

May 19, 2010

GAPpy Hour!!

Location: Pirate’s Pub Atlanta

Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Sponsored by LexisNexis. Pirate’s Pub will provide appetizers. They offer a selection of ales, grogs and other spirits for you to wash them down (cash bar).

Please come out to support this social event…a fun way to meet fellow members. If you bring a parrot, Beth M. may just buy your drink for you!

Pirate’s Pub Atlanta is located at the intersection of Buford Hwy and Clairmont Rd, in the Crossroads Village Shopping Center – convenient to Buckhead, Perimeter, and for those who are on their way home up I-85. Visit the Pirate’s Pub website for directions, or email Beth Magee (Director of Membership).

“Anchors’ Away” and come join the party!

May 24, 2010

GAP/Paralegal Roundtable

When: 7:00 PM

Location: Emory’s Paralegal Program (Briarcliff)

Emory’s Paralegal Program (Briarcliff) is hosting a GAP/Paralegal Roundtable - Q&A session with current students - on Monday, May 24th at 7:00 PM. GAP is thus seeking volunteers to participate in this Roundtable event. You will be asked to appear at this 1 hour session and share your knowledge, experience, general tips and tricks of the trade. The students generally want to hear about the day to day responsibilities of paralegals, how to interact with attorneys, how to find their first job, how to work with court staff, etc. as well as how GAP membership can benefit their job search and Paralegal career/professional growth. So, please come and share your wisdom with the next generation of Paralegals. If you are interested in participating, please contact Patty Dietz-Selke at 404-885-3572 or patty.dietz-selke@troutmansanders.com. Thanking you in advance for your time and participation!

June 8, 2010

Paralegal Day Reception

Sponsor: California University of Pennsylvania

Location: Maggiano’s – Cumberland
1601 Cumberland Mall SE Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30339-3162 (directions)

Time: 6:00 pm

Cost: Members - $25; Non-Members - $35
Cancellation policy (No Shows will be Invoiced)

Join us as we celebrate Paralegal Day in Georgia with a special reception at Maggiano’s. This will be a social event in a private room with delicious food (appetizers, pastas and desserts) and a cash bar. Come out and network with colleagues and fellow members at this fun and classy event.

June 10, 2010

GAP’s Wine Tasting & Community Service event

Sponsors: IKON, Mariposa Publishing, West Court Reporting, California University of Pennsylvania

Location: Il Mulino New York
191 Peachtree Street –Atrium
Atlanta, GA 30303

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Cost: $15.00 (OPEN ONLY TO Active and Student Members)
Cancellation policy (No Shows will be Invoiced)

Join in Paralegal Week 2010 festivities by attending GAP’s Wine Tasting & Community Service event. We will be collecting items for Gateway Center as a GAP Community Service project that evening. Members should bring cash/check or donations in kind to help those in need (click here for a list of needed items). Space is limited so register early! The registration deadline is Thursday, June 3 and we will not be able to accept payment at the door. Thanks to West Court Reporting Services, IKON Office Solutions, Mariposa Publishing and California University of Pennsylvania for sponsoring this special event!

June 12, 2010

CLE – “Electronic Discovery -Today’s Discussion” and “LexisNexis File & Serve”

Sponsor: LexisNexis, Emory’s Paralegal Program

Location: Emory’s Briarcliff Campus (directions)

Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Cost: $15.00 members; $25.00 non-members; free to current Emory students
Place your reservation(deadline Wednesday, June 9th)
Cancellation policy (No Shows will be Invoiced)

To round out our week-long “Paralegal Day” celebration, we are offering this Saturday seminar comprised of two sessions. Sheila Karns-Gierek of LexisNexis will provide training on the use of “File & Serve” and Thomas J. Bray of SecureImpact will present to the topic “Electronic Discovery –Today’s Discussion”. Attendees will receive a certificate from LexisNexis for completing the “File & Serve” training, and application has been made to NFPA for 2 hours of CLE credit.

June 13, 2010 (first meeting)

PACE Study Group

Location: Emory Center for Lifelong Learning
Directions

Time: 3:00 - 5:00pm

When: every Sunday from 6/13/10 to 8/08/10

Cost (without CLE credit): GAP Members = FREE; Non-members = $50
Cost (with CLE credit): GAP Members = $50; Non-members = $75
Make payments at www.paypal.com; send money to admin@gaparalegal.org
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: must be eligible to sit for the exam
Register: contact Paezle’ Harris at pace@gaparalegal.org to sign up and for additional information

GAP’s PACE Study Group will start a new session on Sunday, June 13th. We have now received NFPA approval for 14 credit hours for this study course! For those of you who are interested in the Study Group but not the CLE credits, we still provide that option, FREE to GAP Members.

June 14, 2010

GAP/Paralegal Roundtable

When: 10:00 AM

Location: Emory’s Paralegal Program (Briarcliff)

Emory’s Paralegal Program (Briarcliff) is hosting a GAP/Paralegal Roundtable - Q&A session with current students - on Monday, June 14th at 10:00 AM. GAP is thus seeking volunteers to participate in this Roundtable event. You will be asked to appear at this 1 hour session and share your knowledge, experience, general tips and tricks of the trade. The students generally want to hear about the day to day responsibilities of paralegals, how to interact with attorneys, how to find their first job, how to work with court staff, etc. as well as how GAP membership can benefit their job search and Paralegal career/professional growth. So, please come and share your wisdom with the next generation of Paralegals. If you are interested in participating, please contact Patty Dietz-Selke at 404-885-3572 or patty.dietz-selke@troutmansanders.com. Thanking you in advance for your time and participation!

July 21, 2010

GAPpy Hour!!

Location: Cheyenne Grille (Directions)

Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Please come out to support this social event…a fun way to meet fellow members.

Cheyenne Grille is located in the at the corner of Peachtree Rd and Peachtree Battle in Buckhead, and has been voted one of the top 10 sports bars in America.

August 10, 2010

GAP Membership Dinner Meeting
Sam Olens, Chairman of the Cobb County Commission and Chairman of the Atlanta Regional Commission
Topic: Office of the Attorney General and how private law firms interact with the State AG's Office

Sponsor: Robert Half Legal

Location: 57th Fighter Group Restaurant
3829 Clairmont Road, Atlanta, GA 30341 (Directions)

Time: 6:00 pm

Cost: Members - $30; Non-Members - $35
Cancellation policy (No Shows will be Invoiced)

More information on this event will be posted in the near future.  Please continue checking this page for updates.

October 12, 2010

GAP Membership Dinner Meeting

Speakers: TBA

Sponsors: TBA

Location: 57th Fighter Group Restaurant
3829 Clairmont Road, Atlanta, GA 30341 (Directions)

Time: 6:00 pm

Cost (No Shows will be Invoiced): Members - $30; Non-Members - $35
Place your reservation
Cancellation policy (No Shows will be Invoiced)

More information on this event will be posted in the near future.  Please continue checking this page for updates.

 

November 6, 2010

GAP Fall Seminar

Location: TBA

Time: TBA

Registration Deadline: TBA

COST: TBA
Cancellation policy (No Shows will be invoiced at the non-member rate.)

More information on this event will be posted in the near future.  Please continue checking this page for updates.

December 7, 2010

13th Annual GAP Holiday Party

Sponsor: TBA

Location: 57th Fighter Group Restaurant
3829 Clairmont Road, Atlanta, GA 30341 (Directions)

Time: 6:00 pm
Cost: Members - $30; Non-Members - $35
Place your reservation
Cancellation policy (No Shows will be Invoiced)

 

You do not want to miss GAP’s party of the year! We will be collecting donations for Toys for Tots at this event. We will award 2 PACE Scholarships (sponsored by Esquire Deposition Solutions and IKON). We will also introduce and swear in the 2011 Board of Directors.

June 2011

Casino de jure^TM Black Tie Fundraiser

Sponsor: please see our sponsorship page

Location: Cox Enterprises, Inc. Rotunda Ball Area (subject to change)

Time: 6:00 pm until midnight
Cost: Members - $35; Non-Members - $50; Half Table (5) - $200; Full Table (10) - $400
Sponsorships - see Sponsorship page
Place your reservation
Cancellation policy No cancellations allowed; however, please contact vpresident@gaparalegal.org for help with donating tickets you cannot use to student or out of work paralegals.

 

Join GAP for our first annual black tie fund raising event as we bring the fun and excitement of a Las Vegas casino to Atlanta.