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Serve with NALA

Do you want to get involved? We have several volunteer opportunities that contribute to the overall success of NALA.

Note: To serve on a committee, you must be a current Active type NALA member and hold the CP® or ACP® credential. Subcommittees and special projects are open to everyone, with preference given to NALA members.

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Advocacy & Policy

Get more information about NALA’s advocacy and policy efforts here.

NALA Board of Directors Position Statement

Support for Allied Legal Professional Programs – read here

National Paralegal Day

August 6th is National Paralegal Day (NPD), officially recognized in the Congressional Record. Check out event details, promotional materials, sponsorship opportunities, the story behind National Paralegal Day, and other resources here.

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) Committee

  • 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