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PANVThe Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia was formed in 2007 and became affiliated with NFPA at that time. Delegates from PANV attended the NFPA Annual Convention in Tampa, FL in the fall of that same year. The founders of PANV had all been active members of The National Capital Area Paralegal Association (NCAPA) for many years and felt there was a need for a professional paralegal association in Northern Virginia. The founders in 2007 were:
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PANV's Mission Statement
The Northern Virginia Connection for Professional Paralegals.
Core Values
- Promote and advance the paralegal profession in Northern Virginia and surrounding areas.
- Educate practicing paralegals, paralegal students, attorneys, and the public regarding the utilization of paralegals.
- Engage as liaison with bar associations and paralegal education programs.
- Maintain a high level of professional standards and ethics among the membership.
- Foster continuing legal education among the membership.
- Involve paralegals in shaping guidelines affecting regulation and development of paralegals statewide.
- Provide a forum for the exchange of viewpoints on matters of professional interest.
- Serve as a leading voice of the paralegal profession in Northern Virginia and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia has adopted the National Federation of Paralegal Associations' Model Code of Ethics.