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HOUSTON METROPOLITAN PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION
 #ParalegalStrong
 

Welcome to Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association ("HMPA")!  HMPA is a non-profit organization, and is one of the largest paralegal associations in the United States. Founded on August 30, 1978, the HMPA formally changed its name in 2004 from Houston Legal Assistants Association. HMPA's goal, then and now, is to promote the professional advancement of paralegals in the Houston metropolitan area. As a non-partisan, non-bargaining association, HMPA strives for a heightened standard of excellence in the profession through the implementation of minimum education standards for its members and the creation of the advanced Professional Houston Paralegal designation. Although HMPA is not a regulatory board, our goal is to remain on the forefront of regulation, certificate, and licensure issues facing the profession during the coming years.  HMPA is a NALA Affiliated Association.  

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HMPA is a nonprofit, non partisan, non bargaining association, organized in 1978 to promote the professional advancement of legal assistants in the Houston area.   We provide more CLE opportunities than any other local paralegal organization in the state.  

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Upcoming events

    • April 09, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Online - Zoom link will be provided day of the event.
    Register


    April CLE Webinar

    HMPA's CLE Webinar will be on April 9, 2024! 

    Join us for a discussion about the 5 things every paralegal must know about HIPAA and a paralegal's responsibility under both HIPAA and Texas Law when accessing or using an individual's medical records. 


    This is a virtual event and offers 1.0 CLE credit.

    *Zoom link will be provided day of the event*



    Speaker:  Lisa L. Dahm, JD, LLM-Health

    Topic: "The 5 Things Every Paralegal Should Know About HIPPA (and Texas Laws)"



    "Ms. Dahm’s experience in the healthcare industry spans more than 45 years. Prior to her graduation from law school in 1995, she worked for healthcare information systems vendors, healthcare providers, and her own and another Big Four consulting firm. Upon graduation from law school, Ms. Dahm spent three years as in-house counsel for a major Integrated Delivery System located in Houston, Texas.

    Recently, Ms. Dahm retired from Harris County where she worked as an Assistant County Attorney and as the County’s Privacy Officer. Ms. Dahm has been an Adjunct Professor at South Texas College of Law since 2004 and teaches Health Law, Privacy Law Seminar, and the transactional skills classes, Contract Negotiations and Drafting and Contract Building Blocks.

    Ms. Dahm is the author of the Privacy Chapter for both of the American Bar Association’s treatises, PHARMACEUTICAL LAW: REGULATION OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND MARKETING and E-HEALTH PRIVACY & SECURITY LAW. Dahm has written numerous other articles and papers on HIPAA and the GDPR as well as on other legal topics, is a recognized expert on privacy and confidentiality, and is a frequent speaker at healthcare, HIPAA, and legal regional and national conferences across the United States.

    Ms. Dahm has conducted executive briefings for many healthcare clients and organizations, assisting them to raise awareness of HIPAA within their organizations and to identify their readiness for and the opportunities associated with the law and its regulations. In addition, she has managed and participated in several HIPAA Privacy and other healthcare Risk Assessments for healthcare provider and payor clients. Ms. Dahm has extensive and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of healthcare laws and regulations with particular emphasis on HIPAA, other state and federal confidentiality and privacy statutes, state and federal fraud and abuse laws, including Stark and Anti-Kickback laws, and laws that govern physician transactions and professional licensure and accreditation.

    Ms. Dahm received her B.S. from Duke University, her J.D. (magna cum laude) from South Texas College of Law and her LL.M. in Health Law from the University of Houston."



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    Cancellation/No Show Policy:

    Due to the contractual requirements imposed by the venues we use for our in-person events, cancellations are required to be made no later than 12PM at least four days before the event. Cancellations for our webinars must be made at least 24 hours before the event.  

    Cancellations must be in writing and emailed to hmpa.office@gmail.com. Any cancellations not made by the deadline will be non-refundable. Any payment pending for a registrant who does not attend the event, will be charged the registration fee. Any questions regarding this policy should be directed to hmpa.office@gmail.com. Thank you for your cooperation!


    • August 29, 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
    • Minute Maid Park, 501 Crawford St. Houston, TX 77002 (Section 106)
    • 62
    Register


    HMPA MEMBERS NIGHT WITH

    THE HOUSTON ASTROS


    HMPA Members we want you and your family to join us on Thursday, August 29th at Minute Maid Park to watch our Houston Astros play the Kansas City Royals!  

    Tickets for this event are $36.00 each and are available to active HMPA Members only.  Limit 4 tickets per member.

    Not an HMPA member?  Apply at www.HoustonParalegals.org.


    DEADLINE TO COMPLETE TICKET ORDER IS JULY 15th!

    SPACE IS LIMITED SO BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY! 


    Event Details:

    Where: Minute Maid Park (Section 105)

    501 Crawford St. Houston, TX 77001


    When: Wednesday, August 29, 2024


    The game starts at 7:10 p.m.

    Tickets will be issued at least 2 weeks prior to the event by email.



    Payment/Cancellation/No Show Policy for this event:

    Tickets to this event are non-transferable.  You must pay for your tickets at the time that you RSVP for this event or your reservation is subject to being canceled without notice. 

    Cancellations to this event must be made in writing and emailed to hmpa.office@gmail.com no later than 12 p.m. on August 8, 2024 in order to receive a refund.  Any cancellations not made by the deadline will be non-refundable.  

    Any questions regarding this policy should be directed to hmpa.office@gmail.com. Thank you for your cooperation!





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EXPERience HMPA & Exlpore oUr photo gallery

HMPA has hosted countless CLE presentations and socials over the years.  We hope you enjoy our photo gallery from our events.  Be sure to check back here often to see our updated photo gallery. 

Did you take any photos at an HMPA event?  We want to see them!  Please email them to HMPAWebmaster@gmail.com.

DISCLAIMER:  HMPA is a paralegal association and, as such, is not permitted to provide legal advice, legal representation, or other legal services. If you need legal assistance or representation, contact your local county Bar Association or, in Houston, the Houston Lawyer Referral Service (713-759-1133) for referral to an attorney practicing in the area of your needs. 

HOUSTON 

METROPOLITAN

PARALEGAL

ASSOCIATION 


Empowering Paralegals since 1978! 

We are #ParalegalStrong!


Questions?

Contact HMPA at: HMPA.Office@gmail.com

Mailing Address: 

P. O. Box 941726

Houston, TX  77094


Contact Treasurer@HoustonParalegals.org for address to mail checks.




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