Calendar Events

Date: 2026-04-14 — 2026-04-14

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Venue Type: In-Person

Sponsor: Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association

CLE Hours Earned: 1 Hour CLE Credit

Cost: HMPA Members: $25 with Member Code and $35 for Non-Members

Event Contact:
Sally Almendarez
sally.almendarez@harriscountytx.gov
(346) 354-7506

Location:
Harris County Attorney’s Office
1019 Congress
(Basement Level Conference Room)
Houston TX 77002

DESCRIPTION:

Join HMPA for a session with The Honorable Grant Dorfman, Presiding Judge of the Texas Business Court Eleventh Division, to learn the origins and purpose of the new Texas Business Court, top 10 teaching take-aways and practice tips, including unique jurisdictional requirements, and recent legislative changes. Immediately following the CLE presentation, we will hold our 2026 – 2027 Installation of Officers Ceremony to welcome our new leadership.

Date: 2026-04-22 — 2026-04-22

Time: 12:00 p.m. (noon) to 1 p.m. (CT)

Venue Type: Virtual

Sponsor: Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas

CLE Hours Earned: 1 CLE Credit, TBLS approval pending

Cost: $40 Members; $50 Non-Members

Event Contact:
Online CLE Chair
onlinecle@txpd.org
(000) 000-0000

DESCRIPTION:

Presenter: Attorney Jennifer Varadi with Crain Caton & James, P.C. This presentation will discuss how paralegals play a critical role in trial success. This presentation explores how paralegals can provide strategic, organized, and proactive support to attorneys before, during, and after trials and major hearings. By mastering preparation, exhibit management, real-time courtroom assistance, and crisis response, paralegals become essential partners in achieving successful courtroom outcomes.

Date: 2026-05-15 — 2026-05-15

Time: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Venue Type: In-Person

Sponsor: Houston Paralegal Association

CLE Hours Earned: 6

Cost: $135 HPA members; $165 nonmembers

Event Contact:
Montye Holmes
mholmes@craincaton.com
(713) 752-8658

Location:
Moody Gardens Convention Center
One Hope Center

Galveston TX 77554

DESCRIPTION:

A premier day of CLE excellence, industry insight, and professional connection. TBLS credit approval for 6.0 hours in Civil Trial Law, Personal Injury Law, Bankruptcy Law, and Family Law. NALA credit approval pending. See website for brochure and more information. Location: Moody Gardens Convention Center, Galveston, Texas.