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November is…. Written by Adrienne Berry November is a month for gratitude and thanksgiving. As a nation, we are thankful for so much in our professional and personal lives. I personally am thankful for my family, friends, and believe it or not, for being a paralegal. As a child, I knew that I would be […]

October 2021 DEI Article Written by Yolanda A. Garcia, CP We recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) each October to commemorate the many contributions of people with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy. The theme for NDEAM 2021, “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion,” reflects the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have full […]

July 2021 DEI Article “Full of Reasons to Celebrate and Recognize Diversity” Written by Peonca S. Grier, CP, FRP, SHRM-CP July is not only a time to celebrate America’s independence, but it also a month where we celebrate National French-American Heritage Month in the United States. During this month, we recognize the important contributions made by Americans of […]

June 2021 DEI Article “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Written by Nancy L. Jordahl, ACP I follow Ashley Nicole Black (@ashleyn1cole) on Twitter and she recently made a reference to the Black National Anthem. I had no idea what she was talking about (which was the point she was making in her tweet). I was […]

May 2021 DEI Article “Mental Health Awareness Month” Written by Yolanda A. Garcia, CP From May 3-7, 2021, NALA proudly participated in Well-Being Week in Law (WWIL), which aligns with Mental Health Awareness Month in May. WWIL occurs the first week of May to raise awareness about mental health and encourage action and innovation across the profession […]

March 2021 DEI Article “Women Shine Extra Bright in March” Written by Adrienne D. Berry, CP Every March, Women’s History Month is celebrated to honor the historical contributions women have made to our society. The History The celebration of women’s contributions in the U.S. started as the brainchild of the Education Task Force of the Sonoma […]