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  • January 2026 CLE Webinar

    • January 20, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Online - Zoom link will be provided day of the event.
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    Join us!

    Shellee Rodriguez, Paralegal and HMPA President-Elect, will join us to discuss federal court removal: what it is, when and why a case may be removed based on federal question or diversity jurisdiction, and the key statutory limits on removal, including who may remove and the forum defendant rule.

    Speaker: Shellee Rodriguez

    Topic: Federal Court Removal:

    When, Why, and How


    Shellee Rodriguez is a commercial litigation paralegal with over 10 years of experience supporting complex matters in state and federal court, appeals, and arbitrations. Her work spans all phases of litigation, including legal research, discovery management, motion support, and trial preparation. Shellee is known for a detail-oriented approach and brings a high level of organization, accuracy, and professionalism to every case. Shellee Rodriguez currently serves as HMPA’s President-Elect.

    This is a virtual event and offers 1.0 CLE credit. 

    The deadline to register for this event is 8 A.M. CST on the day of the event*

    *Zoom link will be provided on the day of the event*


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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 12 PM 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 being so cooperative.


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Cancellation/No Show Policy:

Due to the requirements imposed by the venues we use, cancellations to paid registrations are required to be made no later than 12PM on the Friday 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!



LEARN MORE ABOUT CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENTS AND CREDITS

What are CLE Event? 

HMPA has successfully implemented continuing legal education requirements since 1995. HMPA's CLE criteria mandates 8 hours of CLE per year for Voting Members and increased the CLE criteria for PHP members from 8 hours to 10 hours per year effective January 1, 1999.

HMPA's CLE events are scheduled on the second Tuesday of every month and cover a wide variety of substantive legal topics. The CLE Committee also coordinates our Annual Full Say Seminar. These events encompass a wide range of specialized practice areas and topics such as Business & Regulatory, Ethics, Oil & Gas, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Texas Rules of Evidence, and Trial Preparation and Assistance at Trial.

CLE requirements may vary depending on the organization and state. 

  • Verification of Self Study: Two (2) hours of self-study may be submitted along with 6 hours of classroom continuing legal education to satisfy the requirement. Self-study includes reading on legal issues, paralegal issues, administrative issues pertaining to law office administration and management.  Evidence of self-study must be submitted using the Verification of Self Study form.
  • Contact Us: How to reach members of the Continuing Legal Education committee for questions or assistance.
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