Serving Oregon and Southwest Washington members since 1981

Pacific Northwest Paralegal Association (PNPA) is an association of paralegals, who through education, knowledge and experience perform substantive work under the direction of attorneys. PNPA members know that through proper utilization of paralegals, the client receives quality, cost-effective legal representation. PNPA members have an educational requirement to maintain membership in the association, so they are inspired to continue their legal education, take classes, teach classes and seminars, and improve their skills. Read our Mission Statement.

PNPA's Annual meeting will be held Saturday, June 2, 2012, in downtown Portland, Oregon at The Governor Hotel, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.  Read more about our Annual Meeting. Download our fillable registration form.

PNPA is looking for energized individuals to represent the membership as a member of the Board of Directors! Several spots will become open at the end of June 2012.

If you are interested, please contact Jonathan Burley, Elections Committee Chair, right away at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Take a look at PNPA's Job Descriptions to see where your talents fit best. Job Descriptions are also listed under the Resources tab. If you can provide a short bio and a picture, that would be great! You will also have the chance to introduce yourself and your vision to the membership at our Annual meeting on June 2, 2012, at The Governor Hotel in Portland, Oregon. Help bring PNPA into its next phase of development. We need leaders, active individuals, and helpers to guide PNPA! Send us your photo and bio and make a difference!

Please send information to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with “Board of Directors” in the subject line. Thank You!