The Iowa Paralegal Association announced on Apr. 15 that registration is now open for its 2026 Spring Seminar, which will take place in person at the Courtyard by Marriott in Ankeny on May 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is open to anyone interested and offers Continuing Legal Education credit to attendees.
The seminar aims to provide educational opportunities and professional development for paralegals and others working in the legal field. Registration fees are set at $110 for members, $160 for non-members, and $35 for student members.
Scheduled presentations include a keynote address by Iowa Supreme Court Justice Edward M. Mansfield, as well as sessions on topics such as seller impersonation fraud, contracts, artificial intelligence tools for lawyers, immigration law, discovery procedures, legislative updates, available legal aid services in Iowa, and cybersecurity ethics. A continental breakfast and luncheon will be provided during the event. There will also be a networking event held the evening before the seminar.
Sponsorship opportunities are available; those interested can contact President Brenda Kehl via email at president@iowaparalegal.org for more information or with questions about the event. Attendees are encouraged to save Oct. 9 for IPA’s Fall Seminar at Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of Iowa.
The Iowa Paralegal Association has been active since 1987 through its predecessor associations and is an affiliate of NALA. It offers programs such as scholarships and job listings designed to advance growth within the paralegal profession while promoting high ethical standards.
The broader legal community in Iowa includes organizations like The Iowa Bar Association (IBA), which promotes diversity, equity and inclusion within the profession according to its official website. The IBA uses its Des Moines headquarters for administrative operations and member events according to its official website, honors excellence through awards according to its official website, serves over 6,500 lawyers and judges licensed in Iowa according to its official website, supports members’ professional growth according to its official website, is governed by a board of 47 elected members from judicial districts according to its official website, and provides resources aimed at enhancing practice across the state while advancing justice through legislative support according to its official website.