About Us

The Oklahoma Paralegal Association, Inc. was formed in October, 1985, with the purpose of providing a forum for paralegals/legal education and professional growth for paralegals/legal assistants throughout the State of Oklahoma and in furtherance of the delivery of quality legal services.

The Oklahoma Paralegal Association, Inc. (OPA) is an affiliate of the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. (NALA). The members of OPA voted to affiliate with NALA, recognizing that NALA’s goals and purposes were sound and representative of its own aspirations. Among these goals and purposes are:

• Promoting the paralegal profession, educating of the public for the advancement and improvement of the profession, and broadening public understanding of the paralegal/legal assistant concept;

• Cooperating and participating with local, state and national bar associations in setting standards for paralegals/legal assistants;

• Providing its members continuing legal education and regular news publications.
  

Further defining its position in the legal community, OPA offers its members education, ethical guidelines, local law-related news, social networking, and opportunities for professional growth.