Conceive, Believe, and Achieve

The Paralegal section is led by a dedicated group of paralegal professionals who volunteer their time to organize events and activities that promote the advancement of paralegals in their careers. We offer various educational and networking opportunities throughout the year, such as continuing education courses, social events, and community service projects.

The Paralegal section is on Social Media, visit us on Facebook. OCBA Paralegal Section on Facebook

 

Our Purpose

The mission of the Paralegal Section of the Orange County Bar Association is to provide leadership, promote the professionalism and certification of paralegals, encourage and acknowledge professional development, promote global affiliations with other professional associations, and provide enriching networking opportunities.


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Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) Information

Florida Registered Paralegal Program
Florida Registered Paralegal Program

A Florida Registered Paralegal is a paralegal who has met the education, training, certification and work experience required for registration as set forth in Chapter 20 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar.

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Paralegal Studies at Valencia College
Paralegal Studies at Valencia College

The paralegal is one of the lawyer’s most valuable resources, performing substantive legal work delegated and supervised by the lawyer-including assisting with trial preparation and real estate closings, drafting legal documents and performing research.

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Pro Bono Opportunities with OCBA Legal Aid Society
Pro Bono Opportunities with OCBA Legal Aid Society

If you are interested in paralegal pro bono opportunities with the OCBA Legal Aid Society, please complete the preference form and return to Larri Thatcher, Intake Director.

Preference Form

 

Upcoming OCBA Paralegal Events

Here you can find out about upcoming events. Click the event name to view more details.

Officers

Kathleen Kimball
Kathleen Kimball

President

RumbergerKirk
300 S. Orange Ave., Ste. 1400
Orlando, FL 32801
407-872-4508

Susan Staggs
Susan Staggs

President-Elect

Heskin Martinez Law Group/Heskin & Proper, PLLC
390 N. Orange Ave. Ste. 1550
Orlando, FL 32801
407-813-1520

Caroline Wilkerson
Caroline Wilkerson

Treasurer/Secretary

Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue, McLain & Mangan, P.A.
201 E. Pine St., 15th Floor
Orlando, FL 32801
407-839-0120

Leesa Lopez Badley
Leesa Lopez Badley

Immediate Past President

Milne Law Group, P.A
301 E. Pine St., Ste. 525
Orlando, FL 32801
321-558-7700

 

Board of Directors

Tina Farrington
Tina Farrington

Board of Director

Moye, O'Brien & Masterson, LLp
800 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland, FL 32751
407-622-5250

Jennifer Finch
Jennifer Finch

Board of Director

Maynard Nexsen PC
200 E. New England Ave., Ste. 110
Winter Park, FL 32789
407- 637‑3431

Philip Holmes
Philip Holmes

Board of Director

Paralegal Student

Jodi L. Peterman
Jodi L. Peterman

Board of Director

Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn & Dial
255 S. Orange Ave., Ste. 1260
Orlando, FL 32789
407-734-7003

Toni Sweeney
Toni Sweeney

Board of Director

Fasset, Anthony & Taylor, P.A.
1325 W. Colonial Dr.
Orlando, FL 32804
407-872-0200

Vanessa Thomas
Vanessa Thomas

Board of Director

Legal Aid Society of the OCBA.
100 E. Robinson St.
Orlando, FL 32801
407-841-8310

 

Additional Contact Information

Paralegal Mentorship Program

Contact chair Leesa Badley by email.

Email
Social Committee

Contact Tina Farrington by email.

Email
Paralegal Publications

Contact Susan Staggs by email.

Email
General Questions

Contact Kathleen Kimball by email.

Email

 

Paralegal Section Events

A comprehensive list of upcoming events and activities tailored for Paralegals in the Orange County legal community.

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Paralegal Section Events

 

How To Get Involved

Want to join the Paralegal Section of the OCBA. Contact our Membership chair for more information.

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How To Get Involved