Education
Paralegals need to stay up to date on the ever-changing legal field. This is why we provide specialized online education opportunities on a variety of legal topics. Learn from industry experts and expand your knowledge base.
Certification
Earn the only nationally accredited paralegal certification. This gold standard credential is a proud achievement and a career-long commitment.
Membership
What truly sets NALA apart is our vibrant, member-led community of paralegals from across the country. NALA members are change-makers and future shapers. Join a thriving community of thousands of paralegals dedicated to professional growth!
"Facts & Findings"
NALA’s award-winning quarterly magazine, Facts & Findings, is a premier source of information tailored for paralegals. Subscribe today for only $35/year or $50 for two years.
LEAD Program
NALA’s Leadership Exploration and Development (LEAD) Program is designed for Active type NALA members to enhance their leadership competencies. It offers actionable insights to help you lead. Applications are open from June 8 through July 22.
2026 Annual Meeting
The 2026 NALA Annual Meeting will be held on July 16th at noon MT at the Grand Hyatt Denver in Denver, Colorado. In preparation, you can review information for members about official NALA business.
NALA HAPPENINGS
By Mahkia Clark, CP, and Terri R. Walters, ACP Pride today is celebrated with parades, festivals, and global displays of solidarity—but its origins are rooted in protest, resistance, and the […]
Samaria A. Hutchins, ACP, serves on NALA’s Professional Development Committee (PDC), where she helps shape resources and initiatives that support paralegals across the country. She is also NALA Liaison for […]
As election laws continue to evolve and public attention on voting procedures grows, poll observers remain an important—and sometimes misunderstood—part of the democratic process. Understanding the history, purpose, and legal […]
Nancy L. Jordahl, ACP, FRP, FCP, has spent years helping shape the paralegal profession through leadership, education, and service. As a member of NALA’s Professional Development Committee (PDC) and ACP® […]
Kristin Kadaj, ACP, brings professional depth and a strong commitment to service to her role on NALA’s Professional Development Committee (PDC). She is the owner of a freelance paralegal business […]
By Krystyl Jenkins, ACP, PHR, CFM The cost of education has always been a concern for those who come from lower-income families. There are many who have not been able […]
NALA Talks DEI Microlearning Videos
In this episode of NALA Talks, the DEI Committee hosts an insightful panel discussion on the evolving intersection of technology, eDiscovery, and the paralegal profession, featuring leading voices from across […]
Join NALA’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Committee for a panel discussion on immigration. Committee members, along with NALA President Cheryl Nodarse, ACP, and NALA CEO Vanessa “Vinnie” Finley, MBA, […]
Join NALA’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Committee as they discuss Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) opportunities and guidelines for student athletes with California sports attorney Jeremy M. Evans, Esq. Explore […]
Explore the proper utilization of paralegals in this panel discussion with NALA’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Committee. Terri Walters, ACP, Chair of the DEI Committee, is joined by committee […]