Minnesota Paralegal Association upcoming events

MPA Fall Gathering (October 22, 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Registration Open for MPA Fall Gathering:

Save your seat for an evening of connection, celebration, and fun!

Join fellow MPA members, annual sponsors, legal services partners, friends, and family for a memorable evening that brings our professional community together while supporting an organization doing important work. We’ll enjoy a relaxed catered evening filled with entertainment, great company, and a few surprises - an ideal opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces and welcome new ones to the MPA community.

When: October 22, 2026

Time: 5:00–7:30 p.m. (doors open at 4:30 p.m.)

Location: Mosaic Venue, 817 Fifth Ave. S., Ste. 300, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Attire: Business casual or casual; come comfortable and ready to connect.

Cost:

Members: Free (guests of members, $20)

Non-Members: $25 (guests of non-members, $25)

Sponsor Members: Free (up to alloted attendees)

Questions? Contact events@mnparalegals.org. We can’t wait to gather with you on October 22!

Special Guests: Coco's Heart Dog Rescue!

Get ready to meet adoptable dogs at the Fall Gathering! We’re thrilled to welcome back Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue, our designated charity from the Annual Convention. Whether you’re interested in adopting, fostering, or simply helping spread the word, you can learn about ways to get involved and take home resources to share with friends and family.

You can also make a direct difference by supporting MPA’s supply donation drive for Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue. Bring donated items to the Mosaic Venue, where a Coco’s team member will collect them during the Fall Gathering. Together, we can help provide practical support for dogs awaiting their next chapter.

Registration Deadline: October 15, 2026

Cancellation Policy: All registrations are final and non-refundable. Cancellations, changes, or no-shows are not eligible for a refund or credit. By completing your booking, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

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What on Earth? Managing Entities from Minnesota to Australia (October 28, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Topic: What on Earth? Managing Entities from Minnesota to Australia

If asked today, can you say with absolute confidence that your entity portfolio is 100% compliant? How do you incorporate a new entity in South Korea? Was your outgoing director removed from all 46 foreign qualifications of your MN entity?

This webinar will highlight the risks of non-compliance across your entity portfolio, essential differences between US annual filings and international corporate compliance as well as practical steps to take to make your work easier.

Speaker: Caroline Cheynel, Development Director, Kalexius

Caroline Cheynel is Development Director for Kalexius, a leading corporate services and global entity management provider.

She has represented Kalexius for the last seven years, building relationships across GC and paralegal communities.

Remote attendance only.

Member Cost: Free
Non-Member Cost: $15

CLE credit has been applied for this session.

Please RSVP by October 27, 2026.

Sponsored by: Corporate Sectional

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Patty Meagher at pmeagher@mmm.com.

Antenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements: The Paralegal’s Role (November 05, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Topic: Antenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements: The Paralegal’s Role

A practical overview of antenuptial and postnuptial agreements and the important role paralegals play throughout the process. This presentation will cover the key differences between these agreements, required financial disclosures, common documents and information to gather, important procedural considerations, and best practices for keeping the process organized from initial client intake through execution. Attendees will also learn how to spot potential issues, support the attorney in meeting statutory requirements, and help ensure the final agreement and file are complete and properly documented.

Speaker: Courtney Latcham

Courtney is a skilled family law attorney. Courtney began as a law clerk at a Twin Cities family law firm during her second year of law school and has been helping individuals and families navigate this process ever since. Her legal practice has been exclusively in family law and she has represented clients in the areas of divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, and other family law areas. She is experienced in high asset divorces, complex social issues and all aspects of family law.

Courtney prides herself on her ability to customize her representation to the individual needs of each client. She believes that each family is unique and that each family law case should be treated as such. Regardless of what brought your family into the legal process, Courtney understands that this can be a stressful time and is committed to helping her clients navigate the process.

Remote attendance only.

Member Cost: Free
Non-Member Cost: $15

CLE credit has been applied for this session.

Please RSVP by November 4, 2026.

Sponsored by: Family Law Sectional

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Amanda Bean at amandab@hllawfirm.com.