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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 […]

February 2021 DEI Article “Celebrating Black History Month” Written by Peonca S. Greier, CP Do you ever wonder why Black History Month is celebrated? Also, why celebrate in the shortest month of the year? Well, it all began with a young black scholar, in 1924, who wanted to provide Americans insight into the contributions made by […]

January 2021 DEI Article “Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: An Inspirational Champion of Equity” Written by Bobby T. Rimas, Associate Professor United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was unique in that she symbolized an inspirational champion of equity. Ginsburg not only had a very influential impact within the legal profession, but also within a nation where […]

December 2020 DEI Article “Sitting at the Table” Written by Adrienne D. Berry, CP Today, there are two crises facing us front and center: COVID-19 and its disruption in the corporate world for women, including mothers, senior-level women, and black women. One in four women are considering downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce due […]

Paralegal Education in the e-World March/April 2017 Facts & Findings