Tom Pokladowski Of UC Irvine Extension Appointed To American Association For Paralegal Education

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Dec 03, 2014, 12:30 ET

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- University of California, Irvine Extension announces the election of Tom Pokladowski, director of the Law & Finance unit at UC Irvine Extension, as the secretary for the American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE). During his three-year term, Pokladowski will also act as a voting member of the board of directors.

"Leading UC Irvine Extension's ABA-approved paralegal certificate program, I am fortunate to be able to stay on the forefront of current education trends to help students gain the skills to be successful legal professionals," said Pokladowski. "I hope to leverage my experience and knowledge to help AAfPE to continue to grow and further enrich the paralegal profession."

Founded in 1981, AAfPE promotes quality paralegal education, develops educational standards and encourages professional growth, in order to prepare graduates to perform a significant role in the delivery of legal services. AAfPE aims to provide a forum for professional improvement for paralegal educators, as well as assistance and consultation to institutions, educators and employers. It promotes research and the dissemination of information on the paralegal profession and cooperates with the American Bar Association and other institutions to develop goals and processes for programs.

Pokladowski oversees and guides the promotion and development of current legal, financial, and leadership programs and curriculum at UC Irvine Extension. He is admitted to practice law in the State of California and has experience in litigating contract and business disputes. Pokladowski earned his law degree from Chapman University School of Law, and he is a member of the Orange County Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He also serves on the NALA Certifying Board.

About The American Association for Paralegal Education: The American Association for Paralegal Education, founded in 1981, is the nation's largest continuously operating organization serving paralegal educators and institutions that offer paralegal programs. AAfPE recognizes the need to increase and improve access to the justice system and promotes quality paralegal education by developing educational standards and encouraging professional growth, in order to prepare graduates to perform a significant role in the delivery of legal services. Please visit AAfPE online at www.aafpe.org.

About UC Irvine Extension: University of California, Irvine Extension is the continuing education arm of UC Irvine, serving adult students online, at the UC Irvine campus and at employer sites nationally and worldwide. Since 1962, UC Irvine Extension has offered open enrollment learning opportunities to the Orange County community, providing open access to the resources of the university, through Certificate and Specialized Studies programs (http://extension.uci.edu) and free, open educational resources (http://ocw.uci.edu).

About the University of California, Irvine: Founded in 1965, UCI is the youngest member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. The campus has produced three Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UCI has more than 28,000 students and offers 192 degree programs. Located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities, it's Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $4.8 billion annually to the local economy.

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