Legal Professionals Incorporated (LPI) has been a cornerstone of California’s legal community for over 90 years — championing education, professional excellence, and community among the people who keep law offices running.
Our Story
It started with a simple idea: bring legal secretaries together to share knowledge about the preparation and filing of legal documents. That idea, sparked in 1929, quickly took root across California. By 1934, local groups had formed statewide, and in 1940, the organization was formally incorporated as Legal Secretaries Incorporated (LSI®) — a nonprofit mutual benefit corporation dedicated to elevating the profession.
In 2020, recognizing the evolving landscape of the legal workforce, we updated our name to Legal Professionals Incorporated (LPI) — a reflection of our expanded mission to serve every member of the legal support team, from paralegals and legal secretaries to administrative staff and attorneys.
What We Do
LPI supports approximately 1,200 members and members-at-large through 17 local associations spanning the length and breadth of California. Our programs and services include:
- Continuing education and professional development — live classes, seminars, webinars, and on-demand recordings
- Certification through the prestigious California Certified Legal Secretary (CCLS®) program
- Digital credentials via Credly — verifiable badges awarded for membership, CCLS certification, and LPI University classes
- The Legal Professional magazine — published electronically and emailed directly to all members quarterly
- The Podium — our blog, featuring articles, updates, and insights for California’s legal professionals
- LPI Legal Professional’s Handbook (published by The Rutter Group)
- Law Office Procedures Manual (published by The Rutter Group)
- The Legal Professionals Reference Guide, available on Amazon Purchase the Legal Professionals Reference Guide
- Networking opportunities with peers across California
- Member benefits and discounts through our partner network
- MCLE provider status, offering Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit
Local associations host monthly educational and professional programs throughout the year, including lunchtime sessions, evening workshops, and multi-day educational events. LPI holds four conferences annually:
- May — Annual Conference: Our flagship in-person event, held at rotating locations across California.
- August — Quarterly Conference: Held virtually, open to all members statewide.
- October — Quarterly Conference: In-person event held at a rotating location across California.
- February — Quarterly Conference: In-person event held at a rotating location across California.
All educational opportunities offered at conference are also available to attend online.
Our Mission
Our motto says it best: Educating California’s Legal Support Professionals. LPI is committed to equipping California’s legal professionals with the knowledge, credentials, and connections they need to thrive — today and throughout their careers.
For more information, email the LPI President at president@legalprofessionalsinc.org.
