Massachusetts Paralegal Association upcoming events

Stoops Center for Law and Business Hub (Tuesday, September 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

FSU is offering a series of free CLEs and webinars this fall, featuring programs on maritime chokepoints, AI governance, digital compliance, and environmental law. The season concludes with the C‑LAW‑D Homecoming Edition, blending education with community connection. Most sessions are free, and members can register directly through their website. Great opportunity for full-time and student paralegals.

Paralegal + Legal Nurse Consultant: A Smarter Approach to Medical Evidence (Monday, September 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Medical records are often the backbone of personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, criminal defense, elder law, and even family law cases — but few paralegals are trained to spot what a Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC) would catch. Attorneys often face “large volumes of records requiring review,” “complex hospital records,” “missing records identification,” and “unclear causation” — challenges that Legal Nurse Consultants (LNCs) are specifically trained to solve.

Join us for a practical, eye‑opening session on what LNCs do, how their clinical expertise strengthens legal work, and how paralegals and LNCs can collaborate to produce clearer timelines, stronger demand packages, better causation analysis, and more organized case files.

Featuring Doreen Riordan BSN, BA, RN of Riordan Associates.

You’ll learn:

What an LNC is and the scope of their work
How LNCs translate medical records into attorney‑ready analysis
How LNCs support multiple practice areas — from PI to criminal defense to family law
How paralegals can partner with LNCs to improve efficiency, accuracy, and case strategy
When LNC involvement can make or break a case

This webinar is designed for all MPA members, including paralegals, legal assistants, students, and those working in non‑medical practice areas. Medical evidence shows up everywhere — custody disputes, ADA claims, probate litigation, toxic torts, elder law, employment disputes, and more.

If you’ve ever opened a medical record and wondered whether you caught everything, this session will give you clarity, confidence, and a new collaborative tool to elevate your work.

The meeting link will be sent the day before!

Women in Title: Building Community, Advocacy & Leadership in the Title Industry (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The MPA is pleased to host a special webinar featuring the co‑founders of Women in Title (WIT) — Kim Whitlock and Liz Casselman.

WIT is a national nonprofit community dedicated to connecting, supporting, and empowering professionals across the title and escrow industry. Built on the pillars of advocacy, collaboration, and leadership, WIT creates spaces where professionals can grow, share knowledge, and strengthen their impact in the industry.

During this session, they will share the story behind WIT, their mission, and the initiatives they’re leading to elevate women in the title insurance [real estate] field. Real estate and transactional members will gain insight into networking opportunities, mentorship programs, national advocacy efforts, and ways to get involved in this rapidly growing community.

This webinar is an excellent opportunity for MPA members working in real estate, conveyancing, or title‑related practice areas to expand their professional network and learn from leaders shaping the future of the industry.

Registrants will be emailed a meeting link the day before!

Annual Meeting: CASE CLOSED, A Paralegal Murder Mystery (Thursday, October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Something's going down at the Liberty Hotel, and only you can crack it.

Join us for our biggest night of the year: an interactive murder mystery built for a great night! You've spent your career reading between the lines, spotting inconsistencies, and connecting dots no one else catches. Now put those skills to the test.

Mingle with fellow paralegals from across Massachusetts, work the case, and enjoy a night of first-class food and drink in one of Boston's most iconic venues. Expect a full cash bar, chef-attended carving stations, and passed hors d'oeuvres all evening. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available.

Beyond the mystery, this is your chance to reconnect with colleagues, meet paralegals from other firms, and build relationships. Register today!

Early Bird Pricing — August 27 to September 10

●       Members: $65
●       Non-Members: $70
●       Students: $50

Standard Pricing — After September 10

●       Members: $75
●       Non-Members: $80
●       Students: $60

Register now and lock in early bird pricing before it's gone.

Sponsor & Vendor Opportunities

Want your organization in front of Massachusetts's paralegal community all night long? We have two ways to get involved:

Sponsor — $1,000

● 1 event ticket

● Your name on the brick jail wall display

● Placement in the event program

● Dedicated vendor table

● Special shout-out during the event

Vendor — $600

● 1 event ticket

● Dedicated vendor table

● Placement in the event program

Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting? Email office.manager@massparalegal.org with questions or sign up under that ticket type.