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YOUR VOICE MATTERS

NALA has continued to grow and prosper because our members are involved and invested in the growth of the paralegal profession. NALA is a membership organization. The individual voices of our members are incredibly important. Active type NALA members have the privilege of voting on important issues within NALA. They can vote for who they think is the best candidate to represent their interests on the NALA Board of Directors. This voting guide will provide you with the necessary information about each candidate so you can make an informed decision when you cast your vote.

ABOUT THE VOTING PROCESS

All votes for Board of Director candidates must be cast BEFORE the Annual Membership Meeting at the NALA Conference & Expo in Louisville, KY, on July 11th. We will be using a process where you submit your vote and then confirm it. Your vote will not officially count until you have confirmed it. Only active type members who are in good standing 45 days prior to the Annual Membership Meeting will be qualified to vote. Voting will open on June 12th and will close on July 8th at 5:00 PM CT. Election results will be announced during the Annual Membership Meeting on July 11th.

HOW TO CAST YOUR VOTE ONLINE

1. On June 12th, you will receive an invitation email with a link to the ballot.
2. Click the link and make your selections.
3. Submit your vote.
4. You will receive a confirmation email to confirm your vote.
5. Review and confirm your vote by clicking the submit button. Your vote will then be officially counted.

ABOUT THE ELECTION

The following officer positions are elected by all NALA voting members: vice president, secretary, and treasurer. These officers are elected for a one-year term and may serve for a maximum of two consecutive terms. There are three seats open for area director positions, and they are elected for a two-year term and can serve for two consecutive terms.

ELECTION RESULTS

Election results will be announced during the 2024 NALA Annual Membership Meeting on July 11th at the NALA Conference & Expo in Louisville, KY.

Each candidate for the NALA Board of Directors recorded a video so you could get to know them better. You can watch all 12 videos on NALA’s YouTube page.

2024-2025 BOARD OF DIRECTOR CANDIDATES

Read about each candidate below by clicking Learn More under their picture.

Certifying Board 

The NALA Certifying Board is committed to setting, improving, and evolving the professional certification standards by which paralegals demonstrate exceptional knowledge, skills, and integrity.

Continuing Education Council (CEC)

• Plan conference education sessions
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate continuing education programs and certification review courses
• Produce  Facts & Findings

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)

• Further the goals of the Corporation to encourage, support, and maintain high standards in diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Monitor diversity, equity, and inclusion trends and issues
• Work to address diversity, equity, and inclusion to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion to foster meaningful, open, and constructive dialog throughout the Corporation to celebrate diversity of its members and leaders
• Work within the Corporation to celebrate the diversity of its members and leaders
• Strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives throughout the Corporation

Ethics Committee

This committee shall report any violations of the Code of Ethics adopted by the Corporation to the directors for appropriate action.

Professional Development Committee (PDC)

• Maintain Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility
• Maintain Model Standards and Guidelines for Utilization of Paralegals
• Provide articles for Facts & Findings
• Oversee the research and publishing of the National Utilization and Compensation Survey
• Keep up to date on activities affecting the paralegal profession
• Oversee the development of professional development courses