Our History and Purposes
The Western New York Paralegal Association, Inc. (WNYPA) is a voluntary, nonprofit association formed in 1976 to promote the professional development and continuing legal education of paralegals in the Western New York and surrounding areas. Over our fifty-year history, the Association has worked toward its additional goals of maintaining high ethical standards for paralegals, educating the Western New York legal and business communities in the effective utilization of paralegals, and promoting consumer awareness of the role of paralegals within the legal system.
Officers & Directors
The number of Association directors elected each year is governed by the Corporation’s By-Laws and dictated by the number of Association members. The directors, in turn, elect the following officers from their number: President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Regular Board meetings must be held at least four times each year, but are normally held monthly.
Affiliations
WNYPA is a founding member of the Empire State Alliance of Paralegal Associations, which was organized in 1988. The Alliance meets three times a year and all associations in the state are invited to attend to exchange ideas and discuss issues relevant to paralegals in New York State.
Every member of WNYPA, whether active or associate, is automatically a member of ESAPA and entitled to all member benefits.