The Chicago Paralegal Association is the leading professional association in Chicago dedicated to enhancing the success of paralegals.

CPA was formed by local paralegals in response to the growing need for an organized professional association throughout the Greater Chicago Area. Our members promote civility through establishing standards of professional and ethical conduct, encourage excellence and continuing advancement within the profession, provide educational opportunities to all members, and channel the energies of its individual members to the benefit and growth of the paralegal profession and the legal community throughout the Greater Chicago Area.

CPA provides professionalism through establishing standards of professional and ethical conduct, to encourage excellence and continuing achievement within the profession, to provide information and education to its members, and to channel the energies of its individual members to the benefit and growth of the paralegal profession and the legal profession as a whole.

As a CPA member, you have access to tools and resources to help you and your company thrive. Take advantage of networking events, education opportunities, research reports, case studies, business savings and brand recognition opportunities. Most important, become part of a community of paralegals who want to share in each other’s successes.