About

On January 30, 1988, five NYS paralegal associations met in Binghamton and formed the “Empire State Alliance of Paralegal Associations” (“ESAPA”).  Associations in attendance were from Long Island, Manhattan, Buffalo, Binghamton and Rochester.  The statewide alliance arose from the need to strengthen the paralegal profession in New York State through networking.  Issues and concerns of each association were discussed by representatives in attendance and the following goals were established:

  • Network with established paralegal associations across NYS

  • Outreach to aid new and growing associations

  • Develop working relationships with local bar associations, paralegal associations and other law-related entities

  • Establish criteria for curricula of paralegal education programs

  • Keep informed on paralegal issues at local, state and national levels

  • Monitor legislative issues affecting the paralegal profession

Private: Survey

SURVEY ON PARALEGAL REGULATION IN NEW YORK STATE

Our survey has closed. Thank you to everyone who participated! Please see our press release under the “News” section for information regarding the results.

Events

Upcoming events . . .

SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 CONFERENCE – Registration is OPEN!!!

Registration is OPEN . . . . The ESAPA Educational Conference will be held in person at Daemen University, 4380 Main Street, Amherst, New York–Yurtchuk Student Center, Second Floor.

Space is limited for this event so register now!

Use QR Code or go direct to Registration through our member association host, WNYPA https://wnyparalegals.org/esapa-conference-2026/

WHAT TO EXPECT:

  • Earn up to 6 CLE Credits, including an ethics credit at this event.
  • Breakfast and lunch will be served.
  • All attendees will receive a swag bag!
  • The following vendors and sponsors will be on hand throughout the event:

Legal Med

Broom Clean Estate Services 

Daemen University 

Support Claim Services

WNY Process Service 

Registrants may also wish to join us for some additional networking opportunities. Join us for Happy Hour Friday Night and/or Dinner Saturday evening, following the event. See registration for details!

Here are links to Hotel Accommodations in Amherst, New York in close proximity to Daemen University:

The DoubleTree by Hilton, Amherst, NY

Courtyard by Marriott, Amherst/University, NY

Buffalo Marriott Niagara, Amherst, NY

Past Events . . .

Questions? E-mail us:

ESAPA.President@gmail.com

Contacts

Are you looking for more information on your local host association? Click on the links below to e-mail your local representatives.

Capital District Paralegal Association, Inc.
www.capitaldistrictparalegals.org


Jean Gerhard, ESAPA Primary Delegate
Laurene Smith, RP®, NYSCP®, ESAPA Secondary Delegate
Danielle Calvo, RP®, NYSCP®, CDPA President
New York City Paralegal Association, Inc.
www.nyc-pa.org

William Strachan, ESAPA Primary Delegate
Angelica, Duran, NYSCP®, NYC-PA President

Paralegal Association of Rochester, Inc.
www.rochesterparalegal.org

Tonya Moore, NYSCP®, ESAPA Primary Delegate
Anne Marie Short, NYSCP®, ESAPA Secondary Delegate
Anne Marie Short, NYSCP®, PAR President
Western New York Paralegal Association, Inc.
www.wnyparalegals.org

Colleen McMahon, ESAPA Primary Delegate
Karen Turner, ESAPA Secondary Delegate
Kristen Kowalski, WNYPA President