St. Louis Paralegal Association

05/28/2026

05/18/2026

What a night at STLPA’s Summer Event at Edison’s in IL! ☀️🎶

From the incredible live music to the fun games, laughter, and conversations shared throughout the evening. This event was one to remember. It was amazing to see our members, business partners, and friends come together to relax, connect, and enjoy such a great summer gathering.

Events like these remind us that STLPA is more than an organization, it’s a community. We are so grateful for the friendships, support, networking opportunities, and memories made together.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening such a success. We’re already looking forward to the next one! 💙

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

THIS SUNDAY!

Bring the whole family and kick off summer with the St. Louis Paralegal Association!

🎶 Live Music by the St. Louis legal community’s own Katie Hubbard (continuing on the patio until 4:30 p.m.)
🍔 Food on the Private Patio at The Outlet (2:00 – 3:30 p.m.)
🎳 Bowling at Edison’s
🕹️ Arcade Games for the Kids (and Kids at Heart!)

We’ll start the afternoon at The Outlet on our private patio with food and live music from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Katie Hubbard will continue playing on the patio until 4:30 p.m., so the music keeps going!

After you’ve eaten, head next door to Edison’s (attached to The Outlet) for bowling and arcade fun. Feel free to move back and forth between the bowling lanes, arcade games, and the patio music throughout the afternoon.

🚗 A separate parking lot and entrance for The Outlet is available for your convenience.

Mark your calendar and join us for a great afternoon of food, laughter, and family fun.

Please RSVP by 5/6. We can’t wait to see you there!

05/13/2026

What an incredible time at STLPA’s Annual Paralegal Day event!

A huge thank you to our speaker, Jonathan Potts with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, for sharing your time, knowledge, and insight with us. We are also so grateful to our amazing business partners, vendors, and members who helped make this event such a success.

From networking and celebrating our profession, to supporting incredible organizations like Brendan’s Backpacks and Midwest Innocence Project , the day was filled with connection, generosity, and community. We also had the honor of swearing in our newest board members and recognizing several very special individuals throughout the event.

A special and heartfelt thank you to Ashley, our STLPA President, for her dedication, leadership, and countless hours of hard work this past year. Your passion for STLPA and commitment to our members has truly made an impact, and you have served this organization with grace, professionalism, and heart. You did an amazing job in your role as President, and we are so thankful for everything you’ve done for STLPA.

We also loved ending the day with such a fun Happy Hour, spending time with our vendors, catching up with familiar faces, and making new connections.

Congratulations again to all of our incredible door prize winners, our STLPA student scholarship recipient - Christina Casey, our Rising Star - Ashley Welch Johnson, our Paralegal Legend - Amanda Mason, and our Business Partner(s) of the Year - Lexitas & Veritext! We are proud to celebrate the people who continue to make our legal community so strong.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this year’s Annual Paralegal Day one to remember!

05/13/2026

04/23/2026

Dear STLPA Members,

This is a friendly reminder that our online STLPA swag store is still open! You can continue to browse and purchase items using the link below:

https://stlpa.logoshop.com/

As a reminder, while Classic Brand Solutions will do their best to have orders ready for pickup at Annual Paralegal Day on May 8th at River City Casino, they cannot guarantee that orders placed at this time will be available for the event. If your order is not ready in time, we will coordinate an alternative way to get your items to you.

If you’re unable to attend Paralegal Day, the store will remain open after the event, and you will still have the option to have your items shipped directly to you for an additional cost.

We also still have a limited number of half-zip sweaters available from our holiday party for $25 each. If you’re interested in purchasing one, please contact me directly at [email protected].

If you have any questions or experience any difficulty placing an order, please feel free to reach out to me and/or Wanda Mohan([email protected]).

As this swag store is a new offering, we appreciate your patience as we work through a few initial bumps. We are excited to continue providing STLPA merchandise to our members.

Thank you for your continued support!

Best regards,
Ashley N. Milam
STLPA President 2025–2026

04/08/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming STLPA’s newest Business Partners! 🎉

We’re excited to recognize and thank these outstanding organizations for their support of STLPA and the legal community:

🔹 Aptus Court Reporting – A trusted litigation support partner providing court reporting, legal video, trial support, AI-powered summaries, and deposition technology solutions for every stage of a case. Learn more: https://aptuscr.com/ (aptuscr.com)

🔹 Career Advancers (Accounting Career Consultants / ACC Legal / HR Career Consultants) – A St. Louis-based recruiting and staffing firm with national reach, specializing in legal, accounting, finance, HR, and staffing solutions, including direct-hire, temporary, and consulting placements. Learn more: https://careeradvancers.com/ (careeradvancers.com)

We’re grateful to have these valued partners supporting STLPA and helping strengthen the legal profession in our community. Please help us give them a warm welcome! 👏

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04/08/2026

Quick Update! This April CLE meeting has the option to attend in-person or via Zoom! The registration option for Zoom is now open! Hope you all can make it!

🚨 STLPA Members — Don’t Miss Our April CLE! 🚨

Join us on April 16, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM for an important and timely CLE:

When Good Help Goes Bad: Supervising Paralegals and Avoiding UPL Disasters

This focused session will cover:⚖️ Rule 4-5.3 – lawyer responsibilities for nonlawyer conduct⚖️ Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL) risks⚖️ Real-world examples of how paralegals can unintentionally cross ethical lines — from client communications to settlement negotiations and legal advice

This is a must-attend program for paralegals and legal professionals who want to stay informed, protected, and confident in their role.

🎤 Featured Speaker: Shevon L. Harris-Holyfield📍 Lewis Rice600 Washington Avenue, Ste. 2500St. Louis, MO 63101🗓️ Thursday, April 16, 2026⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Come sharpen your knowledge, strengthen your professional boundaries, and earn your CLE with STLPA!

04/01/2026

✨ Join us for an evening of networking, philanthropy, and supporting local women-owned businesses! 👠💼

The Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater St. Louis is excited to partner with Heels in the Courtroom for a special charity event benefiting Kids in the Middle — an incredible organization providing counseling and support for children navigating divorce and family transitions.

🗓 Thursday, May 7
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Simon Law
1001 Highlands Plaza Dr., Suite 300
St. Louis, MO 63110
(Garage parking provided)

Enjoy drinks, appetizers, and a curated shopping experience featuring jewelry, shoes, purses, clothing, and accessories from local female designers — with 20% of all sales donated to Kids in the Middle.

Come kick your heels off with us for a meaningful evening where community, connection, and giving back come together. 💙

03/28/2026

🚨 STLPA Members — Don’t Miss Our April CLE! 🚨

Join us on April 16, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM for an important and timely CLE:

When Good Help Goes Bad: Supervising Paralegals and Avoiding UPL Disasters

This focused session will cover:⚖️ Rule 4-5.3 – lawyer responsibilities for nonlawyer conduct⚖️ Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL) risks⚖️ Real-world examples of how paralegals can unintentionally cross ethical lines — from client communications to settlement negotiations and legal advice

This is a must-attend program for paralegals and legal professionals who want to stay informed, protected, and confident in their role.

🎤 Featured Speaker: Shevon L. Harris-Holyfield📍 Lewis Rice600 Washington Avenue, Ste. 2500St. Louis, MO 63101🗓️ Thursday, April 16, 2026⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Come sharpen your knowledge, strengthen your professional boundaries, and earn your CLE with STLPA!