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Mission Statement: To advance, foster, and promote the paralegal profession by providing a statewide voice for paralegals. PO Box 537 Warrenton, Virginia 20188 Tax ID No.: 71-0951299 |
Who we are The Virginia Alliance of Paralegal Associations, formerly: Virginia Alliance of Legal Assistant Associations (the Alliance) was formed by six associations in 1989 and is now comprised of paralegal associations and individual area liaisons located within the Commonwealth of Virginia. It represents over 1,500 paralegals* and students across the state. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION Join today! For more information about our member associations and their contact information, click on the Associations tab above. If you or your association is interested in filling a vacant position or participating in VAPA events, please contact president@vaparalegalalliance.org. Virginia Registered Paralegal Program (VARP) Are you ready to up your game? Get certified! In recognition of the growing need to establish a benchmark to determine qualified paralegals, on November 7, 2015, the Virginia Alliance of Paralegal Associations (VAPA) adopted a Policy on Paralegal Regulation by approving the Virginia Registered Paralegal (VARP™) program, a voluntary paralegal credentialing system. Effective 2/1/2025 the VARP application fee is $50. Designations are renewed every two years. | VAPAs 15th Biennial Education Conference October 5-9th, 2026 This year's conference is all virtual with 7 sessions Early bird sign up begins in May! More information on speakers and registration coming soon! Register to be a sponsor 3 different levels available |
VAPA Officers for 2025-2027!
President: Sabrae Bell, CRP, VARP (Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia)
Vice President: Jacqueline Bulcher, CP, VARP (Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia)
Treasurer: Denise Conrad CP, VARP (Tidewater Paralegal Association)
Recording Secretary: Darla Yoder, VARP (Central Virginia Association of Paralegals)
Parliamentarian: Tammy Lynn, ACP, VARP (Virginia Peninsula Paralegal Association)
Upcoming events |
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09/30/2026Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center 110 Shenandoah Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24016
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10/05/2026 11:30 AMVirtual