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STLPA Newsletter April 2026 
Message from the Board
Hello Everyone!
Now that Spring has finally arrived, we hope you are all enjoying the warmer weather, fresh air, and the beauty of the season. It’s always a refreshing time of year, and we are excited for what lies ahead for our STLPA community.
We are especially looking forward to our 49th Annual Paralegal Day, which will be held on Friday, May 8th at River City Casino. This year’s theme, “The Pursuit of Truth and Justice,” will feature an engaging presentation by Jonathan Potts of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, and we hope you will join us for what promises to be an outstanding and meaningful event.
In addition to an excellent CLE program, we are proud to support two incredible causes at this year’s event—the Midwest Innocence Project and Brenden’s Backpacks. These organizations make a real impact in our community, and we are honored to contribute to their important work.
Annual Paralegal Day is also a valuable opportunity to connect with our business partners and with fellow paralegals across the St. Louis area. Building and strengthening these professional relationships is one of the most rewarding aspects of STLPA membership, and we encourage you to take full advantage of the networking opportunities throughout the day.
We are truly excited about this year’s Annual Paralegal Day and look forward to seeing so many of you there. It will be a fantastic event filled with learning, connection, and celebration.
Mary Sowerwine
Treasurer
Birthdays
| Last Name | First Name | Birthday |
| Belcher | Barbara | 1-Apr |
| Baumann | Denise | 2-Apr |
| Faith | Angela | 2-Apr |
| Fisher | Madison | 2-Apr |
| Torretta | Megan | 2-Apr |
| Irby | Julie | 6-Apr |
| Moentmann | Jeannine | 6-Apr |
| Ruck | Emily | 8-Apr |
| Ward | Trevor | 8-Apr |
| Presley | Lindell | 10-Apr |
| Syas | Tashana | 10-Apr |
| Smith | Morgan | 11-Apr |
| Mitchell | Aleen | 13-Apr |
| Briggs | Bridget | 14-Apr |
| Green | Janice 'Jodi' | 14-Apr |
| Pompey | Gina | 14-Apr |
| Sachtleben | Patricia | 14-Apr |
| Witthaus | Brooke | 17-Apr |
| Hearty | Tonya | 19-Apr |
| Guyton | Brandy | 21-Apr |
| Regular | Casey | 23-Apr |
| Schalk | Jennifer | 23-Apr |
| Mueller | Ashley | 24-Apr |
| Rhoads | Jacqueline | 26-Apr |
| Barnes | Jasmine | 28-Apr |
NALA Campus Live
Please check-out the following live webinars coming up through NALA. To register please go this link
W2623 – Stand Out or Fall Behind: Why Formal Paralegal Education Matters
April 29, 2026
This session will explore how structured academic programs enhance professional competence, improve client service, and strengthen the credibility of the paralegal profession.W2620 – AI Essentials: Practical Tools to Elevate Legal Work
May 8, 2026
AI is rapidly changing the legal industry. Legal professionals can add value by reducing low-value work and understanding how to use basic AI tools. Join us for this session on key AI essentials and explore practical tools.W2605 – Facial Recognition Technology: A Double-Edged Sword in Criminal Justice
May 13, 2026
This session examines how law enforcement’s use of facial recognition technology has led to wrongful identifications and civil rights concerns, highlighting the need for oversight, accountability, and reform.W2621 – Ethical AI: Practical Prompts for Legal Professionals
May 21, 2026
Explore how to use AI in law firms ethically and effectively. This session covers compliance and real-world workflows and provides ready-to-use prompts to save time and improve accuracy.W2614 – AI + Paralegals: How Technology Expands, Not Replaces, Your Role
June 11, 2026
This session demonstrates how AI can collaborate with paralegals on routine tasks while enhancing their core role and supporting responsible, career-advancing use of AI.Monthly Membership Meeting
STLPA - April Membership Meeting - When Good Help Goes Bad: Supervising Paralegals and Avoiding UPL Disasters
Aprill 16, 2026 12:00pm
Virtual and In person
Lewis Rice | 600 Washington Avenue, Ste. 2500
St. Louis, MO 63101
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Annual Paralegal Day
Meeting/Event Information
STLPA 49th Annual Paralegal Day
May 08, 2026, | 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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River City Casino | 777 River City Casino Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63125
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