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2026 NALA BOARD ELECTION
2026-2027 NALA Board of Directors Election
ELECTION OF OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
The following officers will be elected:
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
These officers serve one-year terms and may be re-elected for one additional consecutive one-year term.
The following directors will be elected:
- Area Directors 1, 2, & 3
Each director serves a two-year term and may be re-elected for up to one additional consecutive two-year term.
VOTING
Members with an Active type membership for at least 45 days prior to the Annual Membership Meeting can vote electronically. Voting will be conducted online, allowing you to cast your vote from your office, home, or mobile device. Details and validation instructions will be sent to the primary email address in NALA’s database. If you are unable to vote during the designated voting period, you may submit a proxy form to ensure your vote is counted. Voting will be open from June 11 through July 9, 2026. Election results will be announced during the Annual Membership Meeting at the NALA Conference on July 16, 2026.
DEADLINES
July 7 – Deadline for submitting proxy designation forms to NALA Headquarters
July 9 – Deadline for submitting votes for the 2026 Board of Directors Election
VIRTUAL CANDIDATE FORUM
On June 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CT, we will be hosting a Virtual Candidate Forum. This will be the perfect opportunity to get to know the candidates and ask them questions. Sign up here. The forum is free to attend, but space is limited, and attendees must register in advance. If you cannot attend live, it will be recorded and posted on our YouTube channel.
NALA Board of Directors Position Statement
Support for Allied Legal Professional Programs – click here to read
COMMITTEES
Certifying Board
The NALA Certifying Board is committed to setting, improving, and evolving the professional certification standards by which paralegals demonstrate exceptional knowledge, skills, and integrity.
Continuing Education Council (CEC)
- Plan conference education sessions
- Develop, coordinate, and facilitate continuing education programs and certification review courses
- Produce Facts & Findings
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
- Further the goals of the Corporation to encourage, support, and maintain high standards in diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Monitor diversity, equity, and inclusion trends and issues
- Work to address diversity, equity, and inclusion to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion to foster meaningful, open, and constructive dialog throughout the Corporation to celebrate diversity of its members and leaders
- Work within the Corporation to celebrate the diversity of its members and leaders
- Strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives throughout the Corporation
Ethics Committee
This committee shall report any violations of the Code of Ethics adopted by the Corporation to the directors for appropriate action.
Professional Development Committee (PDC)
- Maintain Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility
- Maintain Model Standards and Guidelines for Utilization of Paralegals
- Provide articles for Facts & Findings
- Oversee the research and publishing of the National Utilization and Compensation Survey
- Keep up to date on activities affecting the paralegal profession
- Oversee the development of professional development courses
Serve with NALA
Want to become more involved? We have committee volunteer opportunities that contribute to the overall success of NALA.
Note: To serve on a Committee, you must be a current active NALA member and hold either the CP® or ACP® credential. Subcommittees and Special Projects are open to everyone, with preference given to NALA members.