About MACP

Our Mission

The Metroplex Association of Corporate Paralegals ("MACP") was formed to promote and encourage the professional objectives and goals of paralegals for in-house counsel, to provide programs of continuing education and development, to encourage high standards of integrity and professionalism.

To effect our mission, MACP members adopt the Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility of the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas as a guideline for professional conduct.

Our History

In July 1996, seven corporate paralegals met to discuss the development of a network of peers for the purpose of exchanging ideas relating to substantive law matters involving in-house corporate legal departments. Future luncheons were planned and invitations extended to other corporate paralegals.

Next, a Steering Committee was formed to help focus the direction of growth for the organization and to formulate a survey to query the membership as to its preferences. After many productive Steering Committee meetings, it was decided to form a non-profit organization to promote and encourage the professional objectives and goals of paralegals for in-house counsel. The Steering Committee drafted Articles of Incorporation in the fall of 1997, and on October 21, 1997, the required documentation to incorporate as a non-profit corporation was filed with the Texas Secretary of State. Then, on October 29, 1997, the Metroplex Association of Corporate Paralegals was created.

Today's Association

The new board endeavored to maintain the original goal of providing a forum for corporate in-house paralegals to gather in an informal setting to network and share information. This philosophy has resulted in the phenomenal growth of MACP's membership in a very short period of time.

MACP members meet quarterly at a central location in the Metroplex (usually in the Arlington area near the airport).  They also have an annual meeting in December.  These meetings allow corporate paralegals to meet new colleagues and help stimulate fresh ideas to perform their duties more effectively.

In addition to its regular meetings, MACP offers:

• Annual CLE seminar and CLE lunches throughout the year.
• Job bank.
• Quarterly newsletters.
• Bi-Annual Salary and Utilization Survey.
• Current information affecting the paralegal profession.

Questions about MACP may be directed to the board members by visiting the "Contact Us" page of this web site or by sending correspondence to: 

Metroplex Association of Corporate Paralegals
P.O. Box 201592
Arlington, Texas 76006