Orange County Paralegal Association upcoming events

Pro Bono - Community Action Partnership of Orange County (Food Bank) (25 Apr 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Pro Bono - Orange County Food Bank

Community Action Partnership of Orange County

JOIN US FOR THIS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!

Date - Saturday, April 25, 2026

Time - 11:00am - 1:00pm

Address: 11870 Monarch St, Garden Grove, CA 92841

OCPA is volunteering for this event and will be packing a variety of food items into boxes for those facing food insecurity. These food boxes will distributed to over 70 sites all throughout Orange County and surrounding areas. Looking forward to working together and help our community.

Please register and join us!

Safety Guidelines:

Dress code is closed-toed shoes. No sandals. Preferably tennis shoes.
You will be working in a warehouse, dress accordingly and in comfortable clothes.

Check-in

Through the main warehouse entrance located in the back of the building.
With the Volunteer Manager, Anna Kunkle.

Parking

Located at back of the warehouse.

Visit https://www.capoc.org/ for more information related to OC Food Bank/Community Action Partnership.

May OCPA Board Meeting (06 May 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

The Board will discuss OCPA's business, goals and plans.

Documents for the Board to review before the meeting will be posted in the Board of Directors Meeting Room.

All attendees are required to RSVP via this event posting.

Questions? Please contact Lorena Hughes (lorenahughes.ocpa@gmail.com)

Intellectual Property Section - Virtual MCLE Lunch Meeting (18 May 2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECTION MEETING

TOPIC: "Trademark Searching and Clearance

Presented By: Michelle Emeterio, Esq.

Michelle Emeterio is an associate in the firm's Intellectual Property (IP) Practice Group at the firm's OC office. She focuses her practice on trademark and copyright counseling and application prosecution. She has extensive experience with trademark clearance and IP licensing, as well as managing international IP portfolios.

Prior to graduating cum laude from the University of California School of Law and joining Snell & Wilmer, Michelle began her legal career at the international IP boutique firm Ladas & Parry LLP, followed by the franchise firm Holmes Lofstrom PC, and then the litigation firm Call & Jensen PC, where she worked at each as a paralegal. She is highly active in her community and is a mentor for new associate attorneys.

OCPA is a State Bar of California Approved MCLE provider and certifies that this event qualifies for MCLE CREDIT 1.0.

$10.00 for OCPA Members only.

$20.00 for Non-Members.

$5.00 for OCPA Students only

Per OCPA Policy, please pay via Paypal, Debit or Credit Card on the website. Check or cash payments are not accepted.

*Cancellation Policy* - If you need to cancel your registration, please e-mail vptechnology@ocparalegal.org at least 48 hours prior to the event in order to receive credit for a future meeting. No refunds will be issued.

Criminal Law Section - Virtual MCLE Lunch Meeting (19 May 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

CRIMINAL LAW SECTION MEETING

TOPIC: Responding to ICE Raids

This presentation will walk through recommended responses if ICE agents arrive at an organization or place of work. It will cover how to verify whether agents have a judicial warrant versus an administrative warrant, the implications of an administrative warrant (that does not authorize entry into non-public areas), and guidance on what a workplace or organization's response protocol should look like in case of a raid.

Presented By: C.B. Rome, Esq.

C.B. Rome represents companies and executives in internal and government-facing investigations, white collar defense and regulatory enforcement matters, and complex commercial litigation. Her experience spans anti-money laundering, consumer protection, bribery and kickbacks, financial fraud, sanctions violations and employment misconduct.

Prior to law school, C.B. worked as a broadcast journalist at CNN. They also served as a communication professional at a variety of nonprofits, including the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, the Los Angeles LGBT Center, and the Downtown Women's Center. C.B. received a B.A. with honors in English from the George Washington University and their J.D. cum laude from Loyola Law School.

OCPA is a State Bar of California Approved MCLE provider and certifies that this event qualifies for MCLE CREDIT 1.0.

$10.00 for OCPA Members only.

$20.00 for Non-Members.

$5.00 for OCPA Students only

Per OCPA Policy, please pay via Paypal, Debit or Credit Card on the website. Check or cash payments are not accepted.

June OCPA Board Meeting (03 Jun 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT

The Board will discuss OCPA's business, goals and plans.

Documents for the Board to review before the meeting will be posted in the Board of Directors Meeting Room.

All attendees are required to RSVP via this event posting.

Questions? Please contact Lorena Hughes (lorenahughes.ocpa@gmail.com)

OCPA Newport Harbor MCLE Cruise (19 Aug 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

ORANGE COUNTY PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION

MCLE ETHICS

NEWPORT HARBOR CRUISE

Come experience Newport Beach from a whole new perspective. We will set aboard the Endless Dreams vessel for a three-hour voyage. The yacht is eloquently anointed with rare exotic woods, granite, marble, "Ultra" glass murals, and large main salon with a baby grand piano. Guest will also enjoy outdoor viewing areas from the large bow, aft deck, or by strolling the "walk-around" decks.

2026 Cruise Flyer-v2.pdf

OCPA is a State Bar of California Approved MCLE provider and certifies that this event qualifies for 1.0 of ETHICS MCLE CREDIT.

DATE: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

PLAN TO ARRIVE AT 4:30 pm

Late arrivals will not be permitted to board

AND

No refunds or credits will be issued

CRUISE TIME: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

COST: $95 members and $110 non-members (through June 30th)

(Signature 3-course Buffet, 1-hour Ethics MCLE, Networking and a Cash Bar)

Late registration starts July 1st: $160 member

$180 non-members

LATE REGISTRATION ENDS ON "JULY 31ST"

LOCATION: 2431 West Coast Highway

Newport Beach, CA 92663

The event is sponsored by:

NATIONWIDE LEGAL, ARRAY, STENO COURT REPORTING AND ASAP LEGAL

NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS WILL BE ISSUED UNLESS THE CRUISE IS CANCELLED BY OCPA OR HORNBLOWER

Questions: Contact Kai Williamson (kai@ocparalegal.org)

DIAMOND SPONSOR

PLATINUM SPONSORS

September OCPA Board Meeting (02 Sep 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

The Board will discuss OCPA's business, goals and plans.

Documents for the Board to review before the meeting will be posted in the Board of Directors Meeting Room.

All attendees are required to RSVP via this event posting.

Questions? Please contact Lorena Hughes (lorenahughes.ocpa@gmail.com)

October OCPA Board Meeting (07 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

The Board will discuss OCPA's business, goals and plans.

Documents for the Board to review before the meeting will be posted in the Board of Directors Meeting Room.

All attendees are required to RSVP via this event posting.

Questions? Please contact Lorena Hughes (lorenahughes.ocpa@gmail.com)