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“Diversity of Thought” Hinders Belonging Written by Curt Harris “Bias puts people in this impossible position of either saying nothing and being trampled, or saying something and being seen as a whining, complaining person, a prima donna.” Clara Ferreira Marques in How Should Companies Fight Bias?[1] “I felt myself slip in and out of shadow, […]

National Deaf History Month: Deaf Awareness in the Legal Community Written by Sarah Duggan, CP, and Samantha Burns April 2022 April is National Deaf History Month, a unique opportunity to highlight the importance of inclusivity and equal accessibility for those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or experiencing hearing loss within our local communities. In […]

Irish Eyes are Smiling in America Written by Adrienne D. Berry, CP March 2022 March is Irish American Heritage Month. Irish American Heritage Month was first recognized by Congress in 1991. Like other heritage months, it was established to celebrate and honor Irish Americans and their contributions to America’s culture. It was recognized in March […]

Straight Talk About Skills Needed to Work Remotely Written by June Hunter Shifting to remote work appeared seamless for most – in reality, it required a lot of effort. There has been any number of podcasts and articles highlighting “shifting skillsets” over the past 24 months, so how do we know what we need to […]

Black History Month Written by Yolanda A. Garcia, CP, PLS, TBLS-BCP February DEI Every February people across the United States celebrate Black History Month. It is a special time to reflect on more than 400 years of African American heritage and how it has shaped both the country and the world. While many people are […]

NALA is always on the lookout for our next generation of leaders, and you could be one of them! Running for a seat on the NALA Board of Directors is the perfect way to get involved and influence NALA’s future. If you’ve ever thought about running for a board seat, now is the perfect time […]