Unlock Your Leadership Potential with LEAD: Empowering NALA Members to Lead with Confidence

The deadline to apply is July 12, 2025!

Calling all Active type NALA members! Ready to unlock your leadership potential and take NALA to the next level? We have the perfect opportunity for you with LEAD, our exciting Leadership Exploration and Development program.

LEAD is designed to enhance your leadership competencies, opening doors to expand your leadership opportunities. Whether you are aiming for a leadership position with NALA or an affiliated association or want to improve your leadership skills at work or in the community, this comprehensive program offers actionable insights to help you succeed.

Applications are now open for the next cohort of LEAD, but hurry! Only a handful of  NALA Active type members will be selected for the 2025-2026 training. Do not miss your chance to be part of this prestigious NALA program. Apply here today!

Are you not an Active NALA member? Call NALA at 918-587-6828, and we will gladly assist you in upgrading your membership.

What you need to know before you apply

– The program consists of 10 sessions, packed with engaging content and expert guidance. From the DiSC Personality Test and valuing diversity to effective meetings and speaking skills, each session is designed to empower you on your leadership journey. Check out the schedule below.

– To remain enrolled in the program, participants can only miss up to two sessions.

– All scheduled sessions will be held virtually with attendees and instructors using full video and audio. Attendees will also have assignments and small-group work between the scheduled sessions, and a final capstone project will be due at the end of the program (in March 2026).

– Participants can expect to spend an average of 3-4 hours/month for the duration of the program.

What is my investment?

– Review all program dates and commit to all sessions and assignments of the program.

– Request permission from or inform your employer that you will be participating.

– The time needed to participate fully in the program is estimated at 3-4 hours/month.

– The program fee upon selection (includes all sessions, materials, and resources) is $250. You can apply for a hardship request if necessary.

There are no fees to apply. All applicants selected for the NALA LEAD program will be notified whether they were selected on or around July 28th.

Do you want to hear what NALA leaders have to say? They cannot recommend LEAD enough, highlighting its relevance to NALA leadership roles and praising the engaging facilitators. Watch their inspiring testimonials here:

Jill I. Francisco, ACP – Past President
Debra L. Overstreet, ACP – Past President
Debby J. Sawyer, ACP – Treasurer

Invest in your future and embrace your leadership potential with LEAD. Do not miss your chance to join an elite group of leaders shaping the future of NALA and the paralegal profession. Applications are open to NALA Active type members until July 12th. Act now and apply here for consideration!

SCHEDULE

Session 0: Kickoff (1.5 hours) – August 13, 2025 – 12 pm ET/11 am CT/9 am PT

Session 1: DiSC Personality and Valuing Diversity – August 27, 2025 – 12 pm ET/11 am CT/9 am PT

Session 2: All Things NALA – September 10, 2025 – 12 pm ET/11 am CT/9 am PT

Session 3: Building Trust & Emotional Intelligence – October 8, 2025 – 12 pm ET/11 am CT/9 am PT

Session 4: Effective Communication (Ensuring All Voices Are Heard and Giving Feedback) – November 12, 2025 – 1 pm ET/12 pm CT/10 am PT

Session 5: Effective Communication (Listening and Receiving Feedback) – December 10, 2025 – 1 pm ET/12 pm CT/10 am PT

Session 6: Board Member Leadership – January 14, 2026 – 1 pm ET/12 pm CT/10 am PT

Session 7: Effective Meetings and Speaking Skills – February 11, 2026 – 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/ 11 am PT

Session 8: Strategic Planning 101 and Quality Decision-Making – March 11, 2026 – 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/ 11 am PT

Session 9: Capstone Presentations (1.5 hours) – March 25, 2026 – 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/ 11 am PT

Graduation (30 minutes) – April 1, 2026 – 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/ 11 am PT