activities · 19
what they do
direct service · 15
- Annual Conference and Vendor FairHosts an annual legal conference and vendor fair featuring exhibitor booths, sponsor acknowledgments (including logos on webpages, signage, e-blasts, and conference T-shirts), a published conference program with advertisements, and swag bags for attendees.
- Annual Conference and Vendor FairHosts an annual legal conference and vendor fair featuring exhibitor booths, sponsor acknowledgments through logos on webpages, signage, e-blasts, and swag bags, as well as advertisements in the conference program, website, and newsletter.
- Award Scholarships Targeted Educational ScholarshipsPresents scholarships to recipients.
- Community Engagement and Scholarship Programs Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsOrganizes community service events and sponsors an annual charity drive in December. Also presents scholarships to recipients as part of its member support and community outreach efforts.
- Community Service and Charity Initiatives Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsOrganizes community service events and sponsors an annual charity drive in December, in which members participate.
- Conduct Community Service and Charity Drives Annual Community Service DrivesOrganizes and participates in community service events, including sponsoring an annual charity drive in December.
- Facilitate Member Networking and Information Sharing Member and Industry Directory ServicesProvides a member directory, a member networking forum, and publishes a monthly newsletter ("The eDigest") with articles on legal trends, legal briefs, helpful websites, and seminar announcements to foster communication and information exchange among members.
- Job Bank and Employment Support Services Occupation-Specific Job Board ManagementMaintains a members-only job bank on its website and supports employment opportunities by posting job advertisements to over 300 paralegals via weekly email blasts and monthly newsletter publications.
- Job Bank and Employment Support ServicesMaintains a members-only job bank on its website, posts job advertisements to over 300 paralegals, and includes job postings in the monthly newsletter "The eDigest" and in weekly email blasts to members.
- Leadership Governance Board Governance & Member VotingElects an Executive Committee Board of Directors annually to serve one-year terms from January to December.
- Maintain a Paralegal Job Bank Occupation-Specific Job Board ManagementMaintains and publishes a job bank listing available paralegal positions on its website, in weekly email blasts, and in its monthly newsletter, posting job advertisements to over 300 paralegals.
- Member Networking and Communication Platforms Member Networking & Information SharingFacilitates member interaction and professional networking through a members-only online Member Directory, a Member Networking Forum, and regular communication via newsletters and email blasts that include job postings and other updates.
- Member Networking and Communication PlatformsFacilitates member interaction and professional networking through a members-only online Member Directory, a Member Networking Forum, and weekly email blasts that include job postings and other updates.
- Organize Annual Legal Conference Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesOrganizes an annual legal conference for paralegals, featuring a vendor fair with exhibitor booths, sponsor acknowledgments, and offering 6 hours of CLE credit.
- Scholarship Awards Member-Focused Professional Development ScholarshipsPresents scholarships to recipients as part of its member support and professional development initiatives.
capacity building · 4
- Continuing Legal Education Programs Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesOffers continuing legal education (CLE) through seminars, workshops, and monthly online webinars for paralegals, including one free monthly webinar (worth one hour of CLE credit) and a full-day Annual Legal Seminar and Conference in May offering 6 hours of CLE credit. Past webinars are recorded and accessible to members in a members-only section.
- Continuing Legal Education Programs Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesOffers continuing legal education (CLE) through seminars, workshops, and monthly online webinars for paralegals, including one free monthly webinar (worth one hour of CLE credit) and a full-day Annual Legal Seminar and Conference offering 6 hours of CLE credit. Past webinars are recorded and accessible to members in a members-only section.
- Professional Information and Resource Dissemination Occupation-Specific Job Board ManagementProvides current information about the paralegal profession through a monthly publication, "The eDigest," which includes legal trends, legal briefs, helpful websites, seminar announcements, and job postings. Also maintains and publishes a job bank and offers access to APA documents.
- Provide Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesOffers continuing legal education to paralegals through seminars, workshops, monthly online webinars, and an annual legal seminar and conference, with some webinars included free with membership and recordings available.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- Advancing Ethical Standards and Public Awareness public_awareness_and_ethicsThe organization strengthens the legitimacy and accountability of the paralegal profession by enforcing a Code of Ethics, promoting high ethical standards, and increasing public and legal community understanding of paralegals’ roles and value.
- Advancing Ethical Standards and Public Awareness public_awareness_and_ethicsThe organization strengthens the legitimacy and accountability of the paralegal profession by enforcing a Code of Ethics, promoting high ethical standards, and increasing public and institutional awareness of paralegals’ roles within the legal system to improve trust and effective utilization.
- Defined Membership Criteria for Professional Integrity membership_criteriaThe organization ensures the professionalism and accountability of its membership by establishing clear eligibility requirements for voting members based on education, work experience, certification, and active employment as Arizona-based paralegals.
- Fostering Member Engagement and Support member_engagementThe organization encourages active member participation in committees, provides timely information on employment opportunities, and connects paralegals to a professional network to foster growth and support within the legal community.
- Inclusive Member Engagement and Support member_engagementThe organization fosters professional growth and community integration by actively engaging all members—including voting, non-voting, and student members—in committees and supporting career development through services like a Job Bank that connects members to employment opportunities.
- Institutional Infrastructure and Governance governance_and_ethics_enforcementThe organization ensures long-term stability and operational integrity through formal governance structures, committee oversight, affiliation with national bodies, and systematic recordkeeping.
- Maintaining Institutional Integrity and Affiliation institutional_recordkeepingThe organization ensures long-term stability and access to resources by maintaining formal recordkeeping, enforcing governance through leadership, and affiliating with national paralegal associations.
- Member Engagement and Support member_engagementThe organization fosters professional growth and community by actively engaging members through committee participation and supporting career development with resources like job banks and networking opportunities.
- Professional Development and Continuing Education professional_developmentThe organization advances the paralegal profession by offering targeted continuing legal education and professional development opportunities that address both technical legal skills and personal resilience, including in areas like eDiscovery, cybersecurity, and mental toughness.
- Professional Development and Continuing Education professional_developmentThe organization advances the paralegal profession by providing ongoing professional development and continuing legal education (CLE) that equips paralegals with practical skills in high-impact areas such as eDiscovery, trial technology, cybersecurity, and mental well-being, thereby enhancing their effectiveness and strategic role in legal practice.
- Professional Development and Continuing Legal Education professional_developmentThe organization advances the paralegal profession by offering professional development and continuing legal education, ensuring paralegals have the knowledge, expertise, and skills to effectively support legal services and adapt to evolving legal practices.
- Promoting Ethical Standards and Public Awareness public_awareness_and_ethicsThe organization promotes high ethical standards for paralegals and educates the public and legal community on the paralegal role to ensure effective utilization and consumer awareness within the legal system.
- Structured Membership Criteria membership_criteriaThe organization maintains professional rigor by establishing clear eligibility requirements for voting membership based on education, experience, certification, and active employment in Arizona.
- Structured Professional Affiliation and Governance professional_affiliation_modelThe organization enhances professional credibility and access to resources by maintaining formal affiliation with a national paralegal association and enforcing structured governance through board leadership, committee oversight, and institutional recordkeeping to ensure transparency and continuity.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Annual Legal Conference
Yearly event held in April or May featuring multiple CLE sessions, keynote speakers, networking, and vendor fair; offers 6 hours of CLE credit
Community Service Events
Annual charity drive in December and other volunteer opportunities for members
Member Job Bank
Exclusive job board for APA members with listings distributed via website, weekly emails, and monthly newsletter; free for employers to post
Member Networking Forum
Online platform for members to connect, share advice, and discuss professional topics
Monthly Webinars
Continuing legal education webinars held monthly, typically on the second Wednesday, offering CLE credit; one free webinar included for new members
The eDigest
Monthly publication for members featuring legal trends, briefs, resources, seminar announcements, and job listings
relationships · 21
who they work with
- 2025 annual legal conference sponsors Partner — Sponsors support the APA by enabling the organization to provide quality continuing legal education events at reasonable prices.
- ALI-ABA Partner — Provides access to continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities for members
- ArcherHall Partner — Damon Hacker, President of ArcherHall, is a speaker at the APA 2026 Annual Legal Conference.
- Arizona Bar Association Partner — Provides access to continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities for members
- Arizona State University Partner — Anne Ching, JD from Arizona State University, is a keynote speaker at the APA 2026 Annual Legal Conference.
- Association of Legal Administrators (Arizona chapter) Partner — Receives job listings from this organization.
- Facebook Partner — Maintains a presence on Facebook
- GoldFynch Partner — Carey Granda, CEDS from GoldFynch, is a speaker at the APA 2026 Annual Legal Conference.
- Google+ Partner — Maintains a presence on Google+
- Institute of Paralegal Education Partner — Provides access to continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities for members
- LinkedIn Partner — Maintains a presence on LinkedIn
- Lorman Partner — Provides access to live webinars and continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities for members
- NALA Network — APA is an affiliated association of NALA, with a designated liaison who represents APA at NALA's annual meetings and submits reports on APA activities.
- NALA Network — Affiliated association of NALA, the national paralegal association, since 1989
- NALA Partner — Membership eligibility criteria includes successful completion of the NALA Certified Paralegal ("CP") examination or good standing as a member of NALA.
- NALA Partner — Membership eligibility for voting members includes successful completion of the NALA Certified Paralegal ("CP") examination or good standing as a member of NALA.
- National Business Institute Partner — Provides access to continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities for members
- National Constitution Center Partner — Provides access to on-demand continuing legal education (CLE) courses for members
- Spencer Fane LLP Partner — Norma C. Izzo from Spencer Fane LLP, is a speaker at the APA 2026 Annual Legal Conference.
- Twitter Partner — Maintains a presence on Twitter
- West Legal Partner — Provides access to continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities for members