Affiliates

Call for nominations will be sent to all Affiliated Associations no later than April 1. Nominations must be received by NALA no later than 5:00 p.m. CST on May 1. Immediately after May 15, NALA will confirm that any candidates for Affiliated Associations Director and Affiliated Associations Secretary are NALA members in good standing. We will forward a list of the candidates and their qualifications to each Affiliated Association on or before June 1, with copies sent to the current Affiliated Associations Director and Affiliated Associations Secretary. 

In the event of a vacancy, these positions shall be filled by appointment by the President, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. 

Affiliated Associations Director  

The duties and responsibilities of the Director are: 

1. In concert with the NALA President and NALA, plan the Affiliated Associations Annual Meeting to be held at the NALA Annual Conference, and prepare an agenda for said meeting for distribution to all attendees.
2. After the Annual Conference registration, and prior to the Affiliated Associations Annual Meeting, appoint three attending NALA Liaisons to review the minutes of the Affiliated Associations Annual Meeting. When possible, appoint a NALA Liaison from each of the three NALA areas.
3. Disseminate information concerning the affiliate program.
4. Assist with organization of potential affiliates.
5. Promote cooperation between NALA and affiliated associations and provide the affiliated associations with a formal voice in the management of NALA.
6. Promote educational programs for all members of the profession.
7. Review and make recommendations regarding affiliate bylaw amendments.
8. Serve as a voting member of the NALA Board of Directors under the provision of Article IV.4.4 of the NALA Bylaws.
9. Act as Chair of the Affiliated Associations Awards Committee. 

Submit your nomination for the Affiliated Associations Director here.  

Affiliated Associations Secretary  

The duties and responsibilities of the Secretary are: 

1. In the event of a contested election for Affiliated Associations Director or Affiliated Associations Secretary, work with NALA Headquarters to maintain the list of all affiliated associations and prepare a list of designated voting representatives.
2. Prepare minutes of the  Affiliated Associations Annual Meeting for review by the Affiliated Associations Director and the three designated NALA Liaisons.
3. Work with NALA Headquarters to coordinate communications with affiliated associations.
4. Serve as pro tem Director in the absence of the Affiliated Associations Director.
5. Assist the Director on any special projects. 

Submit your nomination for the Affiliated Associations Secretary here.  

Please email affiliates@nala.org for a list of email addresses of current NALA Affiliated Association Presidents and NALA Liaisons. Please note that the use of this information is to express interest in being nominated and should only be used for that purpose. 

• Waiver of the $50 approval fee for sponsors requesting NALA CLE credit approval.
• Waiver of the $50 approval fee to be listed in the CLE directory promoted on our website.
• Publications and assistance with insight on organizational matters upon request – a leadership manual, guidelines on how to conduct seminars, bylaws and a description of this document. Affiliates are also entitled to receive a free consultation and support from NALA’s professional staff, representing many years of experience in association management.
• Quarterly magazine published by NALA, Facts & Findings.
• Special reports and insights, so that your association may inform and connect with members directly regarding any urgent or special actions having an immediate effect or requiring announcement.
• Affiliate events at the NALA Annual Conference & Expo including Annual Meeting, Exchange, and Showcase. These events are opportunities for association representatives to meet, elect their board representative, and share ideas concerning association governance and more!
• Members of NALA Affiliated Associations will receive 25% off the NALA Active membership cost.

Student paralegal associations may also become NALA Affiliated Associations. Student associations receive all of the benefits except voting privileges.

Materials and communications from NALA are furnished to NALA Affiliated Associations through their presidents and NALA Liaisons by email from affiliates@nala.org. These officers serve as the communication link between NALA and their association to maintain the membership.

     NALA Affiliated Association Dues

• The flat rate is $250 per year to be a NALA Affiliated Association.
• The Student NALA Affiliated Association rate is only $50 per year.

NALA Affiliated Association Membership Packet

The NALA Affiliated Associations are listed below. Those with web sites include links to the sites.

Since NALA Affiliated Associations are located throughout the United States, these state and local paralegal organizations are tremendous resources for paralegal activities in a specific region. NALA Affiliated Associations in multiple states offer exam review programs. Contact the association directly for confirmation and details of review programs listed.

If your association has a CP Exam review program that should be included on this list, please email affiliates@nala.org with details of the State, Association Name, Website Link, and any other relevant information for course registration or reoccurrence.