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Continuing Education
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Since its inception, NALA has provided continuing education programs for paralegals. In addition to on-site seminar programs, the association publishes a quarterly journal, text books and reference manuals.
NALA Campus is THE place for details about NALA on-line programs. Click the image to visit NALA Campus.
Need to order a book??
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News & Upcoming Events |
LEAP Applications Invited - Class of 2010-2011
LEAP Applications Invited
Online applications for the fourth year of NALA’s Leadership Enhancement and Preparation (LEAP) program have been posted in the “Members’ Area” of the NALA Website at www.nala.org. Applications for the 2010–11 courses will be accepted through May 1.
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Advanced Paralegal Certification in Personal Injury Released!
Over three years in development, the Advanced Paralegal Certification board announces the ACP Certification program in Personal Injury!
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NALA President Featured Guest on Paralegal Voice
NALA President, Linda J. Wolf, ACP, and paralegal educator, Elizabeth Mann were featured guests on a recent broadcast of the Paralegal Voice, a program of the Legal Talk Network . . . .
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CLA/CP Exam to Go On-Line, Fall 2010
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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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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2010 NALA Convention
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Message from the NALA President
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Steeped in early French and Spanish colonial history, Jacksonville offers a fascinating combination of picturesque charm and urban excitement for our 35th annual convention and exhibition. The educational program planned for this convention was still being adjusted and improved at the time of this writing to ensure continuation of a tradition of the most timely topics and authoritative speakers you can find in one place.
Our usual social activities, awards program, and NALA business meetings will offer counterpoint to the outstanding schedule of educational presentations. The institutes this year focus on Bankruptcy Law, Elder Law and Veterans Law, and the educational tracks in Essential Skills, Corporate Law, and Litigation will again be spiced with hot topics in various subjects.
This will be my second (and last) convention as NALA President, so I am looking forward to Jacksonville to meet new attendees and greet the many returning veterans I have met at past conventions. Our convention is the largest annual gathering of paralegals in the United States, so please register early so I can count on meeting you in “Jax.”
Linda J. Wolf, ACP
NALA President
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Sponsors
Delmar Cengage, Esquire, and RSI
Daily Schedule of Events
Details of the convention events appear on the pages in this section of the web site. Below is a quick schedule of events for the convention days.
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4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Early Bird Registration
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Early Bird Reception and Orientation
Welcome, Introductions & Tips
Linda J. Wolf, ACP
NALA President
Christine E. Porter, ACP
Continuing Education Council Chair
Olivia C. "Libby" Roleson, ACP
Annual Convention Chair, 2010
- Northeast Florida Paralegal Association
- Central Florida Paralegal Association
- Gulf Coast Paralegal Association
- Northwest Florida Paralegal Association
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Is this the first NALA Convention you will be attending?
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Click here for some important First Timer Tips!
CLick here for Helpful Hints on Securing Employer Funding for Educational Events
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
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Thursday, July 15, 2010
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8:00 a.m. Registration and Exhibits Open
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Welcome, Opening Remarks
Linda J. Wolf, ACP
NALA President
9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Keynote Address
Daniel K. Bean, Esq.
Holland & Knight
Jacksonville, FL
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Educational Sessions
Part I Bankruptcy Institute
Michael L. Hall, Attorney
Barr & Forman LLP
Birmingham, AL
Part I Elder Law Institute
Dr. Marci S. Johns, Professor of Legal Studies
Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL
Part I Veterans Law Institute
Katrina J. Eagle, Attorney
Eagle & Wildhaber LLP
Washington, DC
Rebecca C. Patrick, Attorney
Patrick Law Firm
Columbia, SC
Corporate Track
Mergers & Acquisitions
Todd W. Hoppe, Attorney
Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, PC
Grand Rapids, MI
Essential Skills Track
Karen Sanders-West, ACP, JD
American Legal System I
Wichita, KS
Hot Topics Track
Mortgage Foreclosures and Bailouts
Barbara P. Burke, PhD, JD
Real Estate Law Series®
Maitland, FL
Litigation Track
Intellectual Property Litigation
Eugenia S. "Genie" Hansen, Attorney
Hemingway & Hansen, LLP
Dallas, TX
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
All Convention Luncheon
1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
2009 Membership Forum
Candidates Forum
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Opening Night Reception
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8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Registration, Polls, and Exhibits Open (Exhibits close today at 4:30 p.m.)
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Essential Skills Track
American Legal System II
Karen Sanders-West, ACP, JD
Wichita, KS
9:00 a.m. - Noon Educational Sessions
Part II Bankruptcy Institute
Michael L. Hall, Attorney
Barr & Forman LLP
Birmingham, AL
Part II Elder Law Institute
Dr. Marci S. Johns, Professor of Legal Studies
Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL
Part II Veterans Law Institute
Katrina J. Eagle, Attorney
Eagle & Wildhaber LLP
Washington, DC
Rebecca C. Patrick, Attorney
Patrick Law Firm
Columbia, SC
Corporate Track
UCC-9 Secured Transactions
Tim Hall, Attorney
CT Corporation
Columbus, OH
Essential Skills Track (9:30 - Noon)
Written Communications
Virginia Koerselman Newman, Attorney
Hemingway, SC
Hot Topics Track
Energy Issues Today, Tomorrow & Beyond
Scott H. DeBroff, Attorney
Rhoads & Sinon, LLP
Harrisburg, PA
Litigation Track
Medical Records/Injury Law
Cristina M. Chait, Attorney
Jones, Skelton & Hochuli
Phoenix, AZ
Noon Lunch - on your own
1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 2009 Affiliated Associations Annual Meeting Business Meeting
Affiliate Exchange Presentations
And . . .Honoring Affiliate Award Recipients
Affiliate Exchange Presentations
Growing Your Membership
Alabama Association of Paralegals, Inc.
Cathy L. Davis, ACP
Sharon S. Franks, CP
Angelle M. Garcia, ACP
Jane D. McKinnon, CP
Developing Leaders Within Your Association
Northwest Florida Paralegal Association
Lydia Herrera Brackett, ACP, FRP
Kristine M. Hill, CP, FRP
Thursday Evening Free time to enjoy
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Saturday, July 17, 2010 |
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7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. NALA Board of Directors Meeting
8:00 a.m.
Registration Opens
Affiliate Exhibits Open
8:00 a.m. - Noon
Polls Open
8:30 a.m. - Noon Essential Skills Track
Judgment and Legal Analysis
Virginia Koerselman Newman, Attorney
Hemingway, SC
9:00 a.m. - Noon Educational Sessions
Part III Bankruptcy Institute
Michael L. Hall, Attorney
Barr & Forman LLP
Birmingham, AL
Part III Elder Law Institute
Dr. Marci S. Johns, Professor of Legal Studies
Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL
Part III Veterans Law Institute
Katrina J. Eagle, Attorney
Eagle & Wildhaber LLP
Washington, DC
Rebecca C. Patrick, Attorney
Patrick Law Firm
Columbia, SC
Corporate Track
Managing Records: If You Can Read This Subpoena, You're Too Close
Angela Knight Hooper, Attorney
The Williams Companies
Tulsa, OK
Hot Topics Track
Employment Law
Shawn M. Larsen, Attorney
Rutan & Tucker
Costa Mesa, CA
Litigation Track
Introduction to Electronic Discovery
Karen Sharp Halbert, Attorney
Quattlbaum, Grooms, Tull & Burrow, PLLC
Little Rock, AR
Noon Lunch on your own
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 35th Annual Membership Meeting of NALA
The following national awards will be conferred during the Annual Meeting:
Founders' Award
Presidents' Award
Affiliated Associations Outstanding Achievement Award
National Affiliated Associations Achievement Award
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Reception - Installation of 2010-11 Board of Directors and Honoring Award Recipients
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7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. NALA Board of Directors Meeting
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Essential Skills Track
Legal Research
Virginia Koerselman Newman, Attorney
Hemingway, SC
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Member Exchange Sessions - Offered Concurrently
Humor in the Workplace
Kristina M. Hopkins, CP
Virginia Beach, VA
Jaye L. Koch, ACP
Virginia Beach, VA
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Empowering and Rejuvenating the Professional You
Patricia J. Gustin, CP, CFEI
Harrisburg, PA
10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Closing General Session
Ethics
Petra H. Mandigo Hulm, Attorney
Crowley Fleck, PLLP
Bismarck, ND
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