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NALA Volunteer Spotlight – November 2024 Brian Snow, ACP Brian Snow, ACP, is a member of NALA’s Continuing Education Council (CEC) who brings a wealth of experience, insight, and dedication to NALA and the paralegal profession. Before volunteering with NALA, Brian served on the Board of Directors for the Alabama Association of Paralegals, Inc. (AAPi), […]

NALA celebrates the achievements and volunteer efforts of our members through a variety of awards designed to honor excellence, leadership, and dedication to NALA and the paralegal profession. NALA’s awards can play a significant role in your professional development by boosting your reputation and enhancing your visibility within the legal community. Some benefits include networking […]

NALA Volunteer Spotlight – November 2024 Brian Snow, ACP Brian Snow, ACP, is a member of NALA’s Continuing Education Council (CEC) who brings a wealth of experience, insight, and dedication to NALA and the paralegal profession. Before volunteering with NALA, Brian served on the Board of Directors for the Alabama Association of Paralegals, Inc. (AAPi), […]

NALA celebrates the achievements and volunteer efforts of our members through a variety of awards designed to honor excellence, leadership, and dedication to NALA and the paralegal profession. NALA’s awards can play a significant role in your professional development by boosting your reputation and enhancing your visibility within the legal community. Some benefits include networking […]

October 2024 by Krystyl Jenkins, ACP, PHR, CFM The term “bias” has been used a lot lately, so it is important to understand what that means. Bias is basically a preference for or against something, and it can be conscious, unconscious, or learned. We are going to look at defining, recognizing, and overcoming unconscious bias. […]

Volunteering as a paralegal is not only a way to give back to your community but also an opportunity to expand your professional skills, network, and make a meaningful difference. With your unique legal knowledge and skills, you are in a prime position to assist underserved populations, improve access to justice, and support the legal […]

NALA Volunteer Spotlight – October 2024 Terri Walters, ACP As Chair of NALA’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Committee, Terri Walters, ACP, brings her extensive experience and passion for service to her role. The seasoned co-lead paralegal at Musick Peeler & Garrett, LLP, in downtown Los Angeles, she served on NALA’s DEI Committee for a […]

NALA Volunteer Spotlight – September 2024 Peonca S. Grier, CP Peonca Grier, CP, is a Senior Paralegal, Florida Registered Paralegal, and SHRM Certified Professional. She currently serves as Vice President of NALA, a position she was elected to after years of dedication to the organization. Her deep desire to give back to the legal community […]