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APA 2026 ANNUAL LEGAL CONFERENCE

When
April 24, 2026
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
Desert Willow Conference Center, 4340 E Cotton Center Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85040

Registration

2. NALA or NALA affiliated association member, or CP or ACP – $150.00
Any person who has attained a CP or ACP certification from NALA, or is a member of NALA, or is a member of a NALA-affiliated association

After April 17, 2026, the price will increase to $175.
3. Non-Member (Strategic Advantage Rate) – $200.00
After April 17, 2026 the price increases to $230
4. Student (APA Member) – $50.00
Cost will go up after 04/17/2026
Executive Board and Committee Members – $50.00
To show our appreciation for our volunteer Board and Committee members, the APA is offering a 50% discount on registration fees.
Group Registration - Virtual – $100.00
Group Registration (APA Members) – $100.00
Group Registration for APA Members
Price Increases to $130 after 04/17/2026
NALA or NALA affiliated association member ( After 4-17-26) – $175.00
Any person who has attained a CP or ACP certification from NALA, or is a member of NALA, or is a member of a NALA-affiliated association

Please provide your NALA membership information when registering.
Virtual Option – $100.00

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

APA 2026 Annual Legal Conference

April 24, 2026 • Desert Willow Conference Center • Phoenix, AZ

7:30 – 8:00 AM
Registration • Breakfast • Vendor Fair

8:05 – 8:15 AM
Welcome Address & Opening Remarks
APA Board of Directors

8:15 – 8:20 AM
Keynote Introduction

8:20 – 9:20 AM
Anne Ching, JD | Arizona State University
Life as a Paralegal: Navigating Your Career While Enjoying the Journey
Ethics Credit

Synopsis:
The Game of Life is fun because a random spin of the wheel can launch you in a new direction. Enjoying your real life, however, requires deliberate choices. This keynote provides practical guidance on balancing professional obligations with the mental, physical, social, and spiritual components of personal well‑being.

9:20 – 9:45 AM
Vendor Fair & Networking Break
Bingo Card Activity • Morning Snack

9:50 – 10:50 AM
Carey Granda, CEDS | GoldFynch
Behind the Screen: Why Paralegals Are the Real Power Users of Modern Litigation

Description:
This session highlights the expanding influence of paralegals in eDiscovery and trial technology, demonstrating why their role is more strategic — and more indispensable — than ever in modern legal practice.

10:55 – 11:55 AM
Norma C. Izzo | Spencer Fane LLP
Partner • Chair, Family Law Practice Group
Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of Arizona
Topic: TBD

12:00 – 1:25 PM
Lunch • Networking • Membership Meeting
Scholarship Presentation
Virtual attendees may log out during lunch and rejoin for afternoon CLE credit.

1:30 – 2:30 PM
Damon Hacker | ArcherHall
President
Law Firm Cybersecurity – A Process, Not a Project
Approved for 1.0 CLE Credit

Description:
This session reframes cybersecurity as an ongoing operational discipline. Attendees will learn a dynamic framework for strengthening organizational security and navigating today’s cybersecurity landscape.

2:30 – 2:40 PM
Afternoon Snack & Transition Break

2:40 – 3:40 PM
Peter Wink | Author & Speaker
Mental Toughness for Legal Professionals

Description:
A practical session focused on maintaining focus, making disciplined decisions, and managing stress in demanding legal environments.

3:40 – 4:20 PM
TBD Speaker | To Be Announced
Scholarship Recognition

A combined session featuring a to‑be‑announced speaker and a dedicated presentation honoring APA scholarship recipients and recognizing outstanding contributions within the paralegal community.

4:20 – 5:00 PM
Vendor Raffle • APA Raffle • Closing Remarks

APA 2026 ANNUAL LEGAL CONFERENCE

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APA 2026 Annual Legal Conference

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