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Affiliated Associations
NALA Affiliated Associations are state and local paralegal associations that have chosen to become a part of the national network. Just like the national organization, NALA Affiliated Associations are composed of volunteer paralegals working everyday to advance the paralegal profession.



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2011 Annual Meeting of
NALA Affiliated Associations

Thursday, July 28, 1:30 pm (tent)
Omaha Hilton
Omaha, Nebraska



2010-2011 NALA Affiliated
Associations Director

Debra L. Overstreet, ACP
Tulsa, OK

2010-2011 NALA Affiliated
Associations Secretary

Sandra D. Hatch, CP
Portland, OR


 

News & Upcoming Events
Florida Case Supports Paralegal Fee Awards as Attorney Fees

This opinion, released on June 28, considers an issue of first impression related to the award of paralegal fees in attorney fee awards.

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Details about CP Exam Computer Based Testing Announced!

Beginning in September 2010, the Certified Paralegal exam will be offered via computer based testing to testing centers throughout the United States. NALA will be using the 200+ ACT testing center network of colleges and universities, and additional sites may be established in schools without ACT testing centers . . .

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Special Membership Program for Employers

NALA has announced a program of offering discounts off annual membership dues to employers with multiple NALA members. Details may be found on the web site under "About NALA & Join" ...

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LEAP Class of 2010 Article Released!

As part of NALA’s LEAP program, the 2010 class was assigned to write an article on “Leadership” for publication on the NALA Web Site. Read on to learn more and access the article

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Need a product or service for your office?

The NALA Vendor Directory is a terrific place to start. This is a list of legal vendors offering a great range of help including deposition services, document services, and investigations. Click the link below...
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Resources for Affiliated Associations
If you are a member or officer of a NALA Affiliated Association, this is an important page for you. This page includes links to forms and information needed to support the affiliation of your association with NALA.


Special Notice!
 
For those affiliated association representatives who were unable to attend the special Convention Web Cast on June 16, we are pleased to announce that a recording of the session is available at no charge!

Click here for the audio recording of the Affiliate Web Cast!  This file is in mp3 format.

Click here for the handout materials for this session.  This file is a PDF -- please allow a few minutes for the file to load.

We hope you will take a minute to download the audio file and the handouts to review important information for the upcoming 35th Annual Meeting!


Affiliate Liaisons


Serving as a liaison between your associaton and NALA isn't as easy as it sounds. The following should be helpful for you:
Don't forget to read the Affiliates Brief regularly. This features important information about the affiliation program, and terrific ideas you can use for your own association program.

Annual Meeting Information


A lot of preparation goes into the annual meeting of NALA Affiliated Associations. This is a year long process, from planning and reviewing ideas for the Affiliate Exchange programs, to preparing the meeting agenda.  Here are some of the forms each association will need for the 2010 annual meeting: 
This link includes:

Nomination forms for the NALA Affiliated Associations Director and Secretary for the 2010-2011 year
Nominations are due May 1, 2010
Voting will take palce at the Affiliated Associations Meeting on Thursday, July 15, 2010
 
Designation of Voting Representative for 2010 Affiliated Associations Annual Meeting
Each NALA Affiliated Association votes on the candiates for Affiliate Director and Secretary, and any resolutions before the assembly.  NALA must be advised of the name of the person who will cast the affiliated association's vote.  This is required to be filed 15 days prior to the Affiliated Associations Annual meeting for all associations that wish to participate.  The designated voting representative must be an active member of NALA.  An association may designate any active member to cast its vote.
 
  • 2010 Affiliate Exhibit Form
    Each year during the NALA convention, affiliated associations display information about their associations and activities.  Everyone benefits by sharing ideas and strategies.  The affiliate display will be held Friday, July 16, at the NALA Convention in Jacksonville, Florida.  Use this form to advise us your association will participate.