Key Benefits & Funding Strategies for the 2025 NALA Conference & Expo

The 2025 NALA Conference & Expo is more than just an event—it is an investment in your professional future. Whatever your role is in the legal field, this conference offers unparalleled opportunities for growth, networking, and continuing education. As NALA celebrates our 50th anniversary, this year’s conference promises to be a historic event filled with excitement and celebration.

THE BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THE NALA CONFERENCE & EXPO

• Unmatched Networking Opportunities: Connecting with legal professionals from across the country can open doors to new job opportunities, mentorships, and collaborations. The NALA Conference offers a dedicated Expo Hall and multiple networking opportunities, enabling you to connect with peers, industry leaders, and vendors showcasing the latest legal technology and services.
• Educational Sessions & CLE Credits: The NALA Conference & Expo features a diverse selection of over 30 educational sessions covering essential legal topics, such as intellectual property and criminal litigation, and review for the Certified Paralegal (CP^®) Exam. You can earn up to 12.5 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) credits and gain valuable insights while adding a significant number of credit hours to your professional portfolio. Registering for the full conference grants you free access to all sessions and 42 CLE hours in the Conference Recording Bundle after the event.
• Celebrating 50 Years of NALA: This year’s conference is particularly special as NALA commemorates our 50th anniversary. While the spirit of celebration will imbue the entire conference, there will also be an exclusive 50th Anniversary Gala on Friday evening. At this once-in-a-lifetime event, you can join us in honoring NALA’s half-century of advancing and advocating for the paralegal profession.
• Strengthening Leadership & Team Dynamics: If you are involved in a legal association or leadership role, the conference provides a unique opportunity to reenergize your team. Shared experiences help foster stronger bonds to make your organization more effective. It is also a prime setting to introduce potential leaders to the broader legal community and empower them to step into leadership positions.

 
HOW TO SECURE EMPLOYER OR ORGANIZATION FUNDING

Attending the conference is a valuable opportunity, but we understand that expenses are a consideration. Here are strategies to help secure funding from your employer, organization, or other sources:

• Highlight the ROI: Demonstrate how attending will benefit you and your employer or organization. Explain how you will bring back new skills, industry insights, and professional connections that can enhance your organization’s efficiency and reputation.
• Spotlight Special Savings: If at least five people from your office or organization plan to attend the conference, you can take advantage of the group rate to save $50 per person on registrations purchased together. With five people, that comes to a savings of $250.
• Leverage Continuing Education Credits: Emphasize that the NALA Conference & Expo will enable you to earn a substantial number of CLE credits at once, which will significantly contribute to meeting requirements without having to attend multiple events.
• Offer a Knowledge-Sharing Plan: Propose to present a summary of key takeaways to your team after the conference. This ensures that the entire organization benefits from your attendance.
• Utilize the NALA Conference Budget Calculator: Use this tool to plan your expenses carefully and provide your employer or association with a precise breakdown of the contribution you are seeking. Offering to cover certain costs on your own may increase your chances of convincing them to fund travel and/or registration costs.

 
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE

To maximize your time at the NALA Conference & Expo, consider these tips:

• Plan Ahead: Review the agenda in advance and choose sessions that align with your professional goals.
• Engage in Networking Events: Attend receptions and social gatherings to connect with fellow legal professionals and industry leaders.
• Take Advantage of the Expo Hall: Learn about cutting-edge legal technologies and services that can enhance your work.
• Stay Active on Social Media: Share your experiences and insights from the conference to engage with the larger legal community.

 
DO NOT MISS OUT!

The 2025 NALA Conference & Expo presents a unique opportunity to advance your professional growth, celebrate NALA’s legacy, and expand your legal network. Start planning today. Secure your funding, register now, and bet on your career!