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The Florida Registered Paralegal Enrichment Committee is charged with developing education programming, creating networking and social events to foster camaraderie among FRPs, and raising awareness of the FRP program and the benefits of FRP membership. Email staff with questions or call 850-561-5793.

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Join Us for FRP Day at the Annual Florida Bar Convention

Friday, June 27, 2025 | The Boca Raton

Please note: The CLE seminar is complimentary, but registration is required. When registering for the Annual Convention, select “Limited Pass” and then make your complimentary selection.

Download FRP Day flyer

8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.

FRP Eligibility and Compliance Meeting

10:30 a.m.–noon

FRP Enrichment Committee Meeting

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

CLE: Ethical Minefields of Social Media Investigations & Eminent Domain in Florida: Legal Foundations, Landmark Cases, and the Essential Role of Paralegals

  • Speakers: Fred Cromwell Isaac, Esq., Linda McGrath-Cruz, FRP, ACP
  • Course number: 9119
  • CLE credit: Approved for 2 hours General, 1 hour Ethics, and 1 hour Technology credit.
  • Certification credit: Approved for 1 hour Real Estate certification credit.

3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

FRP Reception and FRP of the Year Award Presentation

News & Announcements

Cover of the Fall 2024 Edition of the FRP TimesFRP Times

The Fall 2024 issue of the FRP Times has been published.

Past Editions

The FRP Enrichment Committee is currently seeking articles and/or stories for publication in the next edition of the FRP Times e-newsletter. Article submissions should be limited to content that is germane to the regulation of the legal profession and the improvement of legal services.

  • Share career advice or experiences.
  • Write on a topic of interest for our FRP community.
  • Share your tricks of the trade with peers around the state.

Submit an article to the FRP Times

Connect

Have ideas for the FRP Enrichment Committee? Reach out to FRP Enrichment Committee Co-Chairs Jennifer Heape and Rebecca Schriver.

FRP Outreach Volunteers Project

Will you give of your time to help legal aid organizations in their pro bono work?

The FRP Outreach Volunteers Project connects Florida Registered Paralegals to legal aid organizations that need help. Volunteers assist with specifically delegated tasks on pro bono cases assigned by supervising attorneys within the legal aid organization.

How it works:

  • FRPs fill out an interest form to participate and those names are be sorted by name, area of the state, areas of law, and availability.
  • Legal aid organizations contact the project co-chairs to request volunteer help based on the specific need.
  • Project co-chairs sort the list based on the specific needs and match those FRPs who can help according to the information provided on the interest form.

That’s it! Simple, yet impactful. Thank you for considering signing up for this project. Please reach out to co-chairs Jessica J. Peter and Irma M. Tharp if you have any questions.

Sign Up for the FRP Outreach Volunteers Project

Paralegal Organizations

Florida Registered Paralegals looking to “connect” on a local level can reach out to paralegal associations that are a little closer to home:

Central Florida Paralegal Association Inc.
P.O. Box 1107
Orlando, FL 32802
407-672-6372

Dade County Bar Association
123 NW 1st Ave
Miami, FL 33128

Northeast Florida Paralegal Association Inc.
221 N. Hogan Street, Box 164
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Northwest Florida Paralegal Association Inc.
P.O. Box 1333
Pensacola, FL 32591-1333

Orange County Bar Association, Paralegal Section
880 N. Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: 407-422-4551
Fax: 407-843-3470

Paralegal Association of Florida Inc.
P.O. Box 11081
Tallahassee, FL 32302
Phone: 727-245-0072

South Florida Paralegal Association Inc.
123 S.E. 3rd Avenue, #367
Miami, FL 33131

Southwest Florida Paralegal Association Inc.
P.O. Box 2094
Sarasota, FL 34230-2094

Tampa Bay Paralegal Association Inc.
P.O. Box 2840
Tampa, FL 33601

Volusia County Paralegals Association
Email

FRP Continuing Education

The Florida Registered Paralegal Enrichment Committee provides free CLE every month! You must register to attend.

Upcoming CLE

May CLE – Veterans Law Basics: Identifying Issues and Exploring Career Opportunities

May 23, 2025 | Noon-1:00 p.m.

This presentation by Victoria Tamayo Seabol Esq. offers paralegals an overview of common veterans law issues, with a focus on VA disability compensation. Attendees will learn to identify key concerns, guide clients to resources, and explore career opportunities in veterans law, including VA accreditation.

Approved for 1 hour of General CLE credit.

Register for Veterans Law Basics

Recent CLE

CLE for April 2025

Title: Advancing Legal Advocacy: Special Needs Trust Strategies to Protect Benefits and Reduce Expenses
Course Number: 9133
Credits: 1 hour general
Speaker:  Sharon Reich

CLE for March 2025

Title: Trial Exhibit Management
Course Number: 9096
Credits: 1 hour general
Speaker:  Sheila Grela

All FRP CLE

Visit the FRP Enrichment Committee Showcase to access to all FRP Enrichment Committee CLE!

CLE presentations are intended for educational purposes only and do not replace professional judgment. Statements of fact and opinions expressed are those of the presenters individually and, unless expressly stated to the contrary, are not the opinion of The Florida Bar or its sections, divisions or committees. The Florida Bar does not endorse or approve, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, accuracy, or completeness of the information presented.

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you want to reach a dynamic group of individuals and show your support for the paralegal profession here in Florida, now is your opportunity. Connect with FRPs across the state by becoming a sponsor!

Sponsorship Levels

  • Platinum: $1,500 – Event signage and announcement, FRP Corner (logo), FRP Times (full page), with multiple social media posting across all platforms.
  • Gold: $1,000 – Event signage and announcement, FRP Corner (logo), and FRP Times (half page), with a number of social media posting across all platforms.
  • Silver: $500 – Event signage and announcement and FRP Corner (logo).
  • Bronze: $250 – Event signage and announcement.
  • CLE Sponsor: $350 – Sponsor a single CLE webinar (Zoom platform) with introductory remarks and closing signage.

Sponsors must sign The Florida Bar Sponsorship Agreement. Email Diana Kellogg to obtain the form.

Become an FRP Sponsor