Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient-
Fran Chapple

(April 2005)

WSPA is proud to announce the recognition of
Fran Chapple (Yakima, WA) as the recipient of the first Paralegal Lifetime Achievement Award.

Fran has worked as a paralegal for over 30 years. She rose through the ranks as a legal secretary, making the jump to a paralegal during the dawn of the new profession in the 1970s. She has worked in estate planning and litigation; in Seattle and Yakima; for law firms and, presently, the the United States District Court.

Fran was one of the founding members of the Washington Legal Assistants Association, which was later renamed the Washington State Paralegal Association.   She is a pioneer of our profession and has represented paralegals in Washington at both the state and national level.

Fran has held many positions in WSPA management, including serving several terms at President. She has also represented WSPA at many National Federation of Paralegal Associations conferences.

Fran is a true leader and role model for our profession. She is the epitome of professionalism. Fran is well-spoken, thoughtful and dedicated. She has provided guidance and friendship to many paralegals in our state. Our association has benefited in many ways due to Fran's dedication, loyalty, and hardwork.

Fran was presented with a briefcase with an engraved inscription of her award and becomes the first lifetime member of WSPA. I encourage you to express your congratulations and gratitude to Fran for her dedication and continued work on behalf of paralegals.

- Lauren Cole, WSPA President 2005-06

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