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January 2025 Like it or not, ChatGPT is here to stay. But could technology that helps us search, summarize, and research faster harbor unintentional biases? The same question was posed by researchers Eve Fleisig, Genevieve Smith, Madeline Bossi, Ishita Rustagi, Xavier Yin, and Dan Klein from the Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research (BAIR) Lab, who published […]

In a rapidly evolving legal landscape, having accurate, comprehensive data on paralegal compensation and professional utilization can be a powerful asset. Every two years, NALA conducts a nationwide survey to gather and analyze data from paralegals across the country. The 2024 Utilization & Compensation Report provides a rich source of information on compensation trends, paralegal […]

January 2025 Like it or not, ChatGPT is here to stay. But could technology that helps us search, summarize, and research faster harbor unintentional biases? The same question was posed by researchers Eve Fleisig, Genevieve Smith, Madeline Bossi, Ishita Rustagi, Xavier Yin, and Dan Klein from the Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research (BAIR) Lab, who published […]

In a rapidly evolving legal landscape, having accurate, comprehensive data on paralegal compensation and professional utilization can be a powerful asset. Every two years, NALA conducts a nationwide survey to gather and analyze data from paralegals across the country. The 2024 Utilization & Compensation Report provides a rich source of information on compensation trends, paralegal […]

NALA Volunteer Spotlight – January 2025 Desiré Smith, CP Desiré Smith, CP, serves NALA as Chair of the Continuing Education Council (CEC). Prior to becoming Chair, she served as a member of the CEC for three years. Desiré has been a NALA member since 2019, and she obtained her Certified Paralegal (CP®) credential in 2020. […]

In response to the unprecedented challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, NALA remained steadfast in its commitment to providing high-quality professional development and CLE opportunities to our conference attendees. In 2020 and 2021, the annual conference was held completely virtually, allowing participants to join from their homes and offices across the country. From 2022 […]

As a paralegal, you know the importance of having reliable resources at your fingertips. That is why The Paralegal’s Companion: Fundamentals for Legal Practitioners and Those Preparing for the CP® Exam is an essential asset for your professional toolkit. Since you are a NALA member, you receive an exclusive 30% discount when you buy the […]

NALA Volunteer Spotlight – December 2024 Lisa Stone, ACP Lisa Stone, ACP, serves on NALA’s Board of Directors as Area 2 Director. She has also served on the Certifying Board since 2016 and is the immediate Past Chair. She works as the Legal Operations Manager for a global pipeline services company in Tulsa, Oklahoma, supporting […]