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January/February 2019 Issue 45 www.kcpaonline.org

KERN COUNTY PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION

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Writing an article about oneself is never fun. What is too much? What is not enough? What

do readers care about? Is it good bathroom reading material? With that in mind, here

goes an article about me--Stephanie Jones. I was born and raised in Bakersfield. Other

than for the period of time I went to U.C.L.A. (on a softball scholarship), I have lived here

all of my life. Currently divorced with two amazing adult children. I have a son who is 25

years old, that will be engaged (or at least I think she will say yes) by the time this article

comes out and a 19 year old daughter who is in college.

When I was in college, I wanted to be a sports journalist. However, the first time a public

female speaker came in she said to the class, “If you plan on being married and having

children, this is not the field for you. You will work lots of nights and weekends.” So, with

that said, I switched careers. “Go be a paralegal” they said, “You will work 8-5” they said .

. . well, they lied!! After college, I landed a permanent location working for the Law Office

of Edward J. Thomas, where I spent almost 30 years. Nevertheless, after working in divorce

law, it took a toll on me, and I switched to working for Center for Neuro Skills where I deal

with a bunch of different areas of law. So far, it was one of the hardest decisions I ever

had to make in my life. I am very blessed for everything I learned, the experience I

gained, the friendships I acquired, and my everlasting relationship with Ed and Sue

Thomas. Now enough about that before I start crying again . . .

Thus far in life, I have enjoyed following my son around as he competed in baseball

throughout high school and college and watching my daughter cheer and show

livestock. In fact, this year at the Kern County Fair, she was fortunate to work hard enough

to exhibit the 2018 Grand Champion Market Hog. For those who do not know what that

means, she was number 1 out of almost 800 pigs. Extremely exciting! But now that my

kiddos are basically all grown, it is my time to do what I love, which is riding horses. In the

past, and now working on doing it again, I have competed around the state (and some

out of the state) in events with my horses using cattle. So,

mom is working on getting back in the saddle again.

Stephanie Jones, CP, ACP

KCPA Board Member Highlight

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Date: January 10, 2019

Time: 12 noon - 1:15 p.m.

Location: Klein DeNatale, Goldner

4550 California Avenue, Conf. Room 304, Bakersfield, CA

Cost: $25 members - $35 attorneys and non-members

RSVP: Official invite with registration option sent thru Constant Contact to

your inbox.

Deadline for cancellation is 5:00 p.m., January 3, 2019.

THIS ACTIVITY IS APPROVED FOR 1 HOUR OF PARTICIPATORY MCLE CREDIT.

KERN County Paralegal Association

P.O. Box 2673, Bakersfield, CA 93303

JANUARY

MCLE MEETING

SCOTT HARPER, ESQ.

to present:

“Mediation Strategies”

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Borton Petrini, LLP, an A-V rated law firm in Bakersfield, California, has an immediate opening for an experienced Family Law Paralegal with the ability to perform delegated substantive legal work. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with the ability to (1) efficiently prioritize multiple assignments in a timely manner, (2) draft family law pleadings and documents, (3) analyze detailed financial documents, and (4) participate in case planning, development and management. Must be familiar with legal calendaring timelines and local and state court rules. Strong writing skills and the ability to effectively communicate with clients and opposing counsel is required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and Essential Forms Judicial Council Forms or Westlaw Form Builder for Judicial Council Forms. Candidate must meet the requirements and be in compliance with California Business Code Section 6450. Competitive salary and

benefit package offered. Contact ejohnson@bortonpetrini.com

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MCLE CALENDAR

February 14th

March 14th

LISA HOLDER, ESQ.

“Real Property Law”

HEIDI CORNELL

“Ethical and Efficient

Records Retrieval”

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BOOKS WANTED!

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COMMUNITY GIVING FEBRUARY

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GLEANERS’ SENIOR SACK PROGRAM

Our Community Affairs opportunity for February is a canned/packaged food drive to benefit the Golden Empire Gleaners’ Senior Sack Program. There are currently 24 sites throughout Kern County in the Senior Sack Program. Food is delivered twice each month for distribution to registered seniors. “Sacks” provide at least ten items, including fresh fruits and vegetables, bread, snack items, and staples. This program is to be both food relief and encouragement of social interaction for seniors. Each site is run by volunteers who help unload the Gleaners’ delivery.

Donations for the Senior Sack Program can be made at the February KCPA meeting or, in the alternative, delivered to Nancy Tinnish c/o Patrick E. Jennison, APLC, 4520 California Ave., Ste. 200 through the month of February.

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Jorge Barrientos *Chain Cohn Stiles 1/1

Craig D. Braun, Esq. *Braun Gosling, ALC 1/2

Lisa Holder, Esq. *Lisa Holder, PC 1/6

Doug Fitz Simmons, Esq. *Chain Cohn Stiles 1/9

Cassandra Denna *Ehrlich Pledger Law 1/10

Phillip Greenlee *Swanson O’Dell, APC 1/16

LeAnn Banducci *Young Wooldridge, LLP 1/17

Sarah Stamboolian *Jones & Beardsley, P.C. 1/18

Staci E. Davis *Brumfield & Hagan, LLP 1/28

Isabel Medellin *Belden Blaine Raytis, LLP 1/12

Suzanne Galindo *Kern Community College District 1/?

Kayleen Ungar, CP CAS *Kern County Counsel 2/3

Robin Wollomes, CLA *Klein, DeNatale, Goldner 2/8

Pamela Kightlinger *Young Wooldridge, LLP 2/10

Nancy Tinnish *Patrick E. Jennison, APLC 2/18

Erika G. Diaz *Rain for Rent 2/19

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MRIGGS@CLOANC.COM 714.442.8901

~ Specializing In Loans To Trusts and Estates ~

MIKE RIGGS

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Tracy Schlotterback / Account Executive tschlotterback@firstlegal.com / 559.273.5380

First Legal 855.378.9433

https://www.firstlegal.com

File Thru TrialTM

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BAKERSFIELD OFFICE

1430 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 777

Bakersfield, CA 93301

T: 661.832.1611 F: 661.328.0922

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Serving Bakersfield, CA

Since 1978

5201 California Avenue, Suite 400

Bakersfield, California 93309

Phone: (661) 322-1777 | Fax: (661) 324-3660

E-Mail: edthomas@edthomas.com

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Tomorrow’s Solutions TODAY

COMPEX LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

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KCPA’s Sustaining Members

AMS Legal Support Services

31 H Street

Bakersfield, CA 93304 (661) 324-8018

Attorney Certified Services

1731 16th Street, Suite H

Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 327-8022

Borton Petrini, LLP

5060 California Avenue, Suite 700

Bakersfield, CA 93309 (661) 322-3051

Braun Gosling, ALC

1620 Mill Rock Way, Suite 400

Bakersfield, CA 93311 (661) 663-8300

Chain | Cohn | Stiles

1731 Chester Avenue

Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 323-4000

Commercial Loan Corporation

mriggs@cloanc.com

(714) 442-8901

Compex Legal Services, Inc.

334 W. Shaw Avenue, Suite B

Fresno, CA 93704 (888) 685-4419

Dowling Aaron Incorporated

5080 California Avenue, Suite 200

Bakersfield, CA 93309 (661) 716-3000

Esquire Deposition Solutions

1430 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 777

Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 322-2202

Scott L Harper Law Offices

5555 California Avenue, Suite 300B

Bakersfield, CA 93309 (661)489-4898

Scott@SharperLawyer.net

Macro-Pro, Inc.

heidi@macropro.com www.macropro.com

(559)-355-2686 or (800) 696-2511

First Legal

tschlotterback@firstlegal.com

(559) 273- 5380 or (855) 378-9433

GKL Corporate/Search Inc.

One Capitol Mall, Suite 660

Sacramento, CA 95814 (800) 446-5455

Keleher’s Certified Shorthand Reporters

Litigation Services, LLC

19237 Flightpath Way, Suite 100

Bakersfield, CA 93308 (661) 393-1856

Klein DeNatale Goldner

4550 California Avenue, 2nd Floor

Bakersfield, CA 93309 (661) 395-1000

Oliver & Associates Real Estate

kevinoliver.realtor@gmail.com

Bakersfield, CA

One Legal

www.onelegal.com/California

(415) 491-0606

Edward J. Thomas

Law Offices

5201 California Avenue, Suite 400

Bakersfield, CA 93309 (661) 322-1777

Wood & Randall

900 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 320

Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 395-0726

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2018-2019 KCPA Executive Board

P.O. Box 2673

Bakersfield, CA 93303

www.kcpaonline.org

KCPA is one of twelve

CAPA affiliates.

President

KAREN A. CLEMANS, CBA

(661) 395-1000

president@kcpaonline.org

Vice President and Webmaster

TROY D. THOMPSON

vicepresident@kcpaonline.org

webmaster@kcpaonline.org

Secretary

CYNTHIA BIGGS

secretary@kcpaonline.org

Programs

CINDY OLIVER

programs@kcpaonline.org

Treasurer

STEPHANIE JONES

treasurer@kcpaonline.org

Newsletter and Historian

KAYLEEN UNGAR, CP, CAS

newsletter@kcpaonline.org

Member Services

SISSY RUCKER

(661) 322-3051

memberservices@kcpaonline.org

Community Affairs

NANCY TINNISH

communityaffairs@kcpaonline.org

Public Information

APRIL ERNDT

pio@kcpaonline.org

CAPA Representatives (2)

PAM KIGHTLINGER

and - vacant -

capa@kcpaonline.org

Student Member Representative

- vacant -

student@kcpaonline.org