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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 and an active leader within the Florida legal community. Her work reflects a clear focus on advancing the profession. As a Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP), […]

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 to further their education due to prohibitively high costs. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has already had a dramatic effect on the cost of […]

Abigail Dahl, ACP, brings corporate leadership experience and a strong commitment to professional standards to her volunteer service with NALA. She serves as Ethics Committee Chair and as a member of the Professional Development Committee (PDC), focusing on highlighting the value of ethical responsibility, professional presence, and continuing education. Outside of NALA, Abigail is a […]

For more than a decade as a NALA member, Kaila Glaros, ACP, has exemplified what it means to be committed to the paralegal profession. As Chair of the ACP® Special Committee, Kaila has played a central role in strengthening NALA’s Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP®) Program while serving the profession through education and volunteer leadership. Kaila […]

By Terri R. Walters, ACP As the legal industry accelerates into an era defined by artificial intelligence, virtual courtrooms, and increasingly complex data ecosystems, the conversation about technology can no longer be separated from the conversation about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The tools we adopt, the workflows we design, and the policies we implement […]

Capturing the record in a legal proceeding is far more than a technical exercise. It is a duty that directly impacts access to justice. The transcript serves as the official record of every word spoken and every action taken in a proceeding. It is the foundation for appeals, the arbiter of truth in disputes, and […]