HMPA is a nonprofit, non partisan, non bargaining association, organized in 1978 to promote the professional advancement of legal assistants in the Houston area. Today HMPA continues to strive for excellence in the profession thorough the implementation of a minimum education standards and the creation of the Professional Houston Paralegal designation. Although HMPA is not a regulatory board, it is a goal to remain on the forefront of the regulation, certification and licensure issues facing the profession today and in the future. 

HMPA is a NALA Affiliated Association.  

Membership

HMPA offers various types of memberships:

• Voting - $75.00 per year
• Associate - $75.00 per year
• Student - $35.00 per year
• Affiliate - $150.00 per year
• Affiliate Recruiter (Job Bank Subscription) - $600.00 per year (Contact: EmploymentRelations@HoustonParalegals.org to apply as an Affiliate Recruiter Membership)
• Emeritus/Lifetime Member (Former HMPA board members who are no longer working paralegals) - $35 for life

HMPA CLE Meetings

CLE events occur on the second Tuesday of each month. These events showcase guest speakers who share valuable information and resources related to the legal profession. Additionally, HMPA hosts its Annual Full Day Seminar. Sponsors of HMPA events receive prominent placement in all marketing materials for the event and highlighted under our Events page on the HMPA website. Our primary marketing channels include platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter). All CLE events will provide continuing education credit for attendees. 

HMPA Newsletter: Burden of Proof

HMPA's newsletter, Burden of Proof, is a publication provided as a member benefit and is the primary vehicle of communication between the Board of Directors and the membership. All HMPA members are encouraged to submit articles of interest. HMPA's newsletter, Burden of Proof, provides meeting dates, student columns, professional development and placement resources, pro bono opportunities, vendor advertising, and other news concerning the legal profession.  

HMPA Website

HMPA's website (www.houstonparalegals.org) is instrumental to HMPA's communication with its members. Regular email broadcasts from HMPA's President and other directors keep HMPA members aware of current events, legal information, legal updates and much more. HMPA's membership information and application forms are accessible on HMPA's website. Our website features a Job Bank, which is password protected for access by HMPA members only. HMPA's website also has a calendar of upcoming events, event registration forms, member resource pages, as well as Board Member information.