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Join us August 6 for the IPA’s 4th Annual State of the Paralegal Profession where we will discuss key changes over the past year and how the legal services ecosystem is evolving.h confidence.

This event will explore the evolving state of the paralegal profession, including the growth of allied legal professional programs, legal operations, regulatory innovation, and the expanding role of AI in legal services. Attendees will examine emerging career paths, the skills paralegals will need in the coming years, and how technology and professional judgment can work together to improve access, efficiency, and outcomes. The session will leave participants with practical insight into where the profession is headed and how they can help shape its next chapter.

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Presenters for this year’s event include:

Jessica Bednarz, Director of Legal Services and the Profession, Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS) - Jessica Bednarz | LinkedIn
Donna Medrek, Senior Director, Legal Solutions at BlueStar - Donna M. Medrek | LinkedIn
Scott Collister, Director, eDiscovery Solutions at BlueStar - Scott Collister | LinkedIn