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As you embark on a new year, you may feel compelled to make resolutions. It is only natural to view the new year as a clean slate on which you can write your goals and vision for the next 12 months. You might be surprised to hear that, according to a 2024 study by the […]

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 […]

As you embark on a new year, you may feel compelled to make resolutions. It is only natural to view the new year as a clean slate on which you can write your goals and vision for the next 12 months. You might be surprised to hear that, according to a 2024 study by the […]

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 […]

December 2024 NALA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee had an exciting and productive year. The purpose of the DEI Committee is to (1) further the goals of NALA to encourage, support, and maintain high standards in diversity, equity, and inclusion; (2) monitor diversity, equity, and inclusion trends and issues; (3) work to address diversity, […]