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The NALA Census - Your Voice Matters
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The Paralegal's Companion
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“Tort Talks” Live Webinar Series
Through examining a case study in this four-part webinar series on tort law, you will have the opportunity to explore how to prepare jury instructions effectively, plan for the presentation of witnesses and exhibits, and understand the elements of a Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress (NIED) claim.
NALA HAPPENINGS
As a paralegal, you know the importance of having reliable resources at your fingertips. That is why The Paralegal’s Companion: Fundamentals for Legal Practitioners and Those Preparing for the CP® Exam is an essential asset for your professional toolkit. Since you are a NALA member, you receive an exclusive 30% discount when you buy the […]
NALA Volunteer Spotlight – December 2024 Lisa Stone, ACP Lisa Stone, ACP, serves on NALA’s Board of Directors as Area 2 Director. She has also served on the Certifying Board since 2016 and is the immediate Past Chair. She works as the Legal Operations Manager for a global pipeline services company in Tulsa, Oklahoma, supporting […]
December 2024 NALA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee had an exciting and productive year. The purpose of the DEI Committee is to (1) further the goals of NALA to encourage, support, and maintain high standards in diversity, equity, and inclusion; (2) monitor diversity, equity, and inclusion trends and issues; (3) work to address diversity, […]
NALA understands the value of continuing education and professional development. That is why members like you receive access to complimentary education. You can earn CLE credits for free by taking advantage of our growing library of educational offerings. It is NALA’s goal to provide one free webinar for members every quarter. For as long as […]
The time has come once again for the annual Movember campaign: dedicated to raising awareness about men’s health issues throughout the month of November. For many, this might conjure images of growing mustaches in solidarity, but Movember’s mission extends far beyond facial hair. It is a movement committed to tackling some of the most significant […]
November 2024 By Angela A. Oberle, ACP When I was looking for a topic to write about, I received a suggestion for anti-rural bias. I started researching this concept and ended up with about 10 different topics, from politics to education to health care. I decided to write about something that I see every day […]