About Us
The Smoky Mountain Paralegal Association is a nonprofit association formed in 2005. SMPA is dedicated to the promotion of the paralegal profession in Tennessee.
SMPA does this through the development of the highest standards of service, ethical conduct, continuing education and broadening the public understanding of the paralegal profession.
SMPA is an affiliated association of NALA – The Paralegal Association.
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OF EVENTS
Presented by: Caitlin Elam of UT Knoxville Time: May 14, 2026 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9569500559?pwd=U0lpMmFpdzVKY0NtUHZaM1l5THgzZz09&omn=83472819849 Meeting ID: 956 950 0559 Passcode: 442501 CLE […] Presented by: TBA Time: Jun 11, 2026 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9569500559?pwd=U0lpMmFpdzVKY0NtUHZaM1l5THgzZz09&omn=84215753725 Meeting ID: 956 950 0559 Passcode: 442501 CLE attendance certificate is free […] Presented by: TBA Time: Jul 9, 2026 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9569500559?pwd=U0lpMmFpdzVKY0NtUHZaM1l5THgzZz09&omn=81682718879 Meeting ID: 956 950 0559 Passcode: 442501 CLE attendance certificate is free […]Events
May 2026 CLE – TBA
June 2026 CLE – TBA
July 2026 CLE – TBA
Our Committees
Members of the Smoky Mountain Paralegal Association are encouraged to participate actively in the association. Volunteering to be on a committee can be a great way to get and stay involved with SMPA.
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CLE Rebroadcast
The Smoky Mountain Paralegal Association offers its members the opportunity to earn 1.0 CLE credit each month by viewing our CLE presentations online via rebroadcast in the SMPA Members Area.
CLE rebroadcasts are typically available within 48 hours of the meeting date and time. This benefit is available only to SMPA members and is included with membership. Find out more about SMPA Membership.
The Smoky Mountain Paralegal Association (SMPA) is an affiliated association of NALA – The Paralegal Association.
Our Mission
The SMPA is a nonprofit association formed in 2005. SMPA is dedicated to the promotion of the paralegal profession in Tennessee. SMPA does this through the development of the highest standards of service, ethical conduct, continuing education, and broadening the public understanding of the paralegal profession.
Sustaining Members
Sustaining Membership is available to law firms, corporations, schools or individuals who support the paralegal profession, and support the goals, activities and programs of the Smoky Mountain Paralegal Association.
