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February 20, 2023, is the World Day of Social Justice. In recognition of this, NALA would like to provide paralegals with information on how to get involved in social justice initiatives nationwide. The Center for Advanced Legal Studies states that “a paralegal career gives countless opportunities to make a difference in the lives of many […]

NALA Volunteer Spotlight – February 2023 Bridget Stuhr, ACP Bridget Stuhr, ACP, is a senior paralegal at Kutak Rock LLP in Ohama, Nebraska. She obtained her accelerated paralegal certificate from Metro Community College and her bachelor’s degree in sociology with an emphasis on criminal justice. She became the NALA Affiliated Associations Secretary after the secretary […]

NALA Volunteer Spotlight – January 2023 Cathy Davis, ACP Cathy Davis, ACP is the Chair for Criminal Justice and Legal Studies at Faulkner University. She has a master’s from Faulkner in justice administration and a master’s from George Washington University in paralegal studies. She also has her Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP) in Civil Litigation. Cathy […]

Veterans Hiring Benefits by Edward Diaz, ACP December 2022 Key Benefits to Hiring Veterans Tax breaks The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a deduction that business owners can get from hiring certain groups, including veterans. While the program initially ran until 2019, the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 extended this tax […]

Hiring Disabled Veterans is a Smart Choice by Edward Diaz, ACP November 2022 Approximately 200,000 servicemembers transition from military service to civilian life each year, and many experience difficulty finding civilian jobs after leaving the military[1]. However, servicemembers typically receive extensive, high-quality training and experience during their military careers and acquire skills that can prepare […]

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM) by Sarah Duggan, CP October 2022 October 2022 marks the 77th observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, or NDEAM. Championed by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), this annual awareness campaign celebrates the vital contributions of workers with disabilities in bolstering America’s workplaces […]