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About HCPA
HCPA's primary purpose is to promote continued profession-
alism of the corporate paralegal in recognizing the unique
challenges facing the corporate paralegal by:
Emphasizing continuing legal education; to Furthering educa-
tion among members of the profession;
Providing networking opportunities among peers;
Encouraging a high order of ethical and professional attain-
ment;
Advocating full utilization of the paralegal as a valued team
partner in servicing the legal needs of government and/or corporate entities;
Providing a voice for its members on the issues facing the paralegal profession;
Cooperating with bar associations;
Supporting and carrying out the programs, purposes, aims and goals of the National Associa-
tion of Legal Assistants, Inc.;
Establishing good fellowship among Association members, the National Association of Legal
Assistants, Inc. and members of the legal community.