The Dallas Area Paralegal Association. . .
Hit it big at the NFPA 2005 Convention in
Las Vegas April 28-30. S. Kristine Farmer, RP, a past
president of DAPA and the Legal Assistants Division, was elected president of the National
Federation of Paralegal Associations early Saturday morning. She
officially took office on Sunday, May 1st when Diana Smiley, RP passed the gavel to her in an
emotional installation at the close of the convention. Early
in her first speech as president, Kristine thanked her local association and its members for
their support and friendship.
During the awards ceremony held at the luncheon, two of the three member awards were
bestowed on Paralegal Division and DAPA members: Michele
Boerder, CLA, was awarded the Paralegal of the Year award, which is based on the candidate's
on-the-job achievements that have contributed to the expansion of the paralegal profession.
Michele announced she had just celebrated her twenty-fifth year as a paralegal.
Lou Bugarin, was announced the winner of the Local Outstanding Leadership Award for her
involvement in DAPA, CASA and other pro bono activities. In
her acceptance, Lou said she was amazed at receiving an award for simply working with her friends
and doing something she loved.
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