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HMPA EVENTS

JUNE CLE SEMINAR

Join HMPA for our in-person CLE seminar on June 10, 2025! Our guest speaker Mimi Han will discuss pricing gouging and consumer fraud. She will share best practices and key legal strategies that protect consumers and businesses alike.

This is an in-person event and offers 1.0 CLE credit. 

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HMPA MEMBERS NIGHT WITH THE HOUSTON ASTROS

HMPA Members, we want you and your family to join us on Wednesday, August 27th at Daikin Park to watch our Houston Astros play the Colorado Rockies!  

The deadline to complete your ticket order is July 25th - space is LIMITED so buy your tickets today!

Click here reserve your tickets!





   

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Learn more about HMPA Membership Benefits!

 Your HMPA membership comes with many perks, one of which being discounted CLE rates and exclusive access to member-only events.

Want to check out more perks of becoming a HMPA member? Check our Membership page for more information. 

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  • July 2025 CLE Webinar

    • July 08, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Online - Zoom link will be provided day of the event.
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    JULY CLE Webinar

    Join us for HMPA's newest CLE Webinar on July 8, 2025! Krys McKinney will join us to explore the evolving role of legal professionals in navigating AI-driven workflows, addressing ethical concerns, and maintaining industry standards. This session will provide valuable perspectives on AI’s impact and best practices for ethical implementation in legal operations.

    This is a virtual event and offers 1.0 CLE Ethics credit. 


    The deadline to register for this event is 8 A.M. CST on the day of the event*

    *Zoom link will be provided day of the event*



    Speaker:  Khrys McKinney of K L McKinney

    Topic: Bot or Not? Paralegals on the Frontlines of AI Ethics and Compliance


    "Khrys McKinney, Founder and Principal of K L McKinney has over 30 years of experience in the legal technology sector helping Big Law legal operations with the application of technology to the practice of law. She is a legal technology consultant, recruiter, and career coach.  She is probably the only legal recruiter who can edit a DAT file before jumping onto an Zoom interview session to discuss AI standing judicial orders with an eDiscovery attorney candidate. She holds the role of Assistant Director of the Houston Women in eDiscovery and Trustee of EDRM's AI Ethics and Bias Group. Khrys recruits talent across the U.S. for legal entities."


    To learn more about Khrys McKinney click here. 

    This event is generously sponsored by:

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    Contact us at HMPA.office@gmail.com





    Cancellation/No Show Policy:

    Due to the contractual requirements imposed by the venues we use for our in-person events, cancellations are required to be made no later than 12PM at least four days before the event. Cancellations for our webinars must be made at least 24 hours before the event.  

    Cancellations must be in writing and emailed to hmpa.office@gmail.com. Any cancellations not made by the deadline will be non-refundable. Any payment pending for a registrant who does not attend the event, will be charged the registration fee. Any questions regarding this policy should be directed to hmpa.office@gmail.com. Thank you for your cooperation.


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  • HMPA Members Night with The Houston Astros

    • August 27, 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • Daikin Park: 501 Crawford St. Houston, TX 77002 (Section 106)
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    HMPA MEMBERS NIGHT WITH

    THE HOUSTON ASTROS


    HMPA Members we want you and your family to join us on Wednesday, August 27th at Daikin Park to watch our Houston Astros play the Colorado Rockies!  

    Tickets for this event are $48.00 each and are available to active HMPA Members only.  Limit 4 tickets per member.

    Not an HMPA member?  Apply at www.HoustonParalegals.org.


    DEADLINE TO COMPLETE TICKET ORDER IS JULY 25th - SPACE IS LIMITED SO BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY! 

    YOU MUST DOWNLOAD THE MLB BALLPARK APP TO ACCESS YOUR TICKETS. TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED AT LEAST 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT. 





    Payment/Cancellation/No Show Policy for this event:

    Tickets to this event are non-transferable.  You must pay for your tickets at the time that you RSVP for this event or your reservation is subject to being canceled without notice. 

    Cancellations to this event must be made in writing and emailed to hmpa.office@gmail.com no later than 12 p.m. on August 8, 2024 in order to receive a refund.  Any cancellations not made by the deadline will be non-refundable.  

    Any questions regarding this policy should be directed to hmpa.office@gmail.com. Thank you for your cooperation!


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Cancellation/No Show Policy:

Due to the requirements imposed by the venues we use, cancellations to paid registrations are required to be made no later than 12PM on the Friday before the event. Cancellations must be in writing and emailed to hmpa.office@gmail.com. Any cancellations not made by the deadline will be non-refundable. Any payment pending for a registrant who does not attend the event, will be charged the registration fee. Any questions regarding this policy should be directed to hmpa.office@gmail.com. Thank you for your cooperation!



LEARN MORE ABOUT CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENTS AND CREDITS

What are CLE Event? 

HMPA has successfully implemented continuing legal education requirements since 1995. HMPA's CLE criteria mandates 8 hours of CLE per year for Voting Members and increased the CLE criteria for PHP members from 8 hours to 10 hours per year effective January 1, 1999.

HMPA's CLE events are scheduled on the second Tuesday of every month and cover a wide variety of substantive legal topics. The CLE Committee also coordinates our Annual Full Say Seminar. These events encompass a wide range of specialized practice areas and topics such as Business & Regulatory, Ethics, Oil & Gas, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Texas Rules of Evidence, and Trial Preparation and Assistance at Trial.

CLE requirements may vary depending on the organization and state. 

  • Verification of Self Study: Two (2) hours of self-study may be submitted along with 6 hours of classroom continuing legal education to satisfy the requirement. Self-study includes reading on legal issues, paralegal issues, administrative issues pertaining to law office administration and management.  Evidence of self-study must be submitted using the Verification of Self Study form.
  • Contact Us: How to reach members of the Continuing Legal Education committee for questions or assistance.
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