NALA Ambassador & Hospitality Team

Meet the 2025 Team

Adrienne Berry, ACP, Professional Development Committee (PDC) Chair Alabama
Kerry Mackey, CP, Affiliate President of Paralegal Association of New Jersey, Inc., New Jersey
Laurie Robinson, Affiliate Treasurer of Paralegal Association of New Jersey, Inc., New Jersey
Candace Russell, ACP, Affiliate Member of Metrolina Paralegal Association North Carolina
Nita Serrano, ACP, Continuing Education Council (CEC) Member, Affiliate President of Tampa Bay Paralegal Association, Florida
Deana Waters, ACP, Continuing Education Council (CEC) Member Alaska

Watch the Q&A Presentation and Follow Along with the Slides

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Looking for a Conference Buddy?

Whether it is your first event or your fifteenth, going solo can feel a little overwhelming. That is where we come in! The NALA Commons 2025 NALA Conference & Expo Community is your space to connect with fellow conference attendees before the name tags even go on. Find a session partner, share travel tips, plan a meetup—or just say hey. Your next conference connection could be just one post away!

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! There will be several opportunities to mingle and network with fellow attendees.

The first event is the Pre-Registration Happy Hour on Wednesday night from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Expo Hall. Plan to arrive early to check in, get your swag bag and drink voucher, and connect with attendees and vendors.

The Affiliate Showcase, often considered the quintessential social event of conference, is on Thursday evening from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the glass dome 21+ pool area. Seize this opportunity to network with attendees while exploring what our affiliates have to offer and picking up some great swag. You do not have to be an affiliate member to attend, and everyone gets a free drink ticket.

In celebration of NALA’s history, we will host our 50th Anniversary Gala on Friday night from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. This milestone event will feature dining, mingling, music, walking the red carpet, and dancing. It is the perfect opportunity to connect with colleagues, reflect on our history, and toast to the bright future ahead. Save your seat now!

Check out the 2025 NALA Conference & Expo community on Commons to connect with other attendees and make plans to grab a meal or go sightseeing together.

Yes! The shuttle is a bus, so there will be space to store your luggage.

Once you arrive at the Philadelphia International Airport, look for an Ambassador & Hospitality Team member in Baggage Claim holding a lollipop sign with the NALA logo. Speak with her about whether there is space on a future shuttle.

Check out our Explore Atlantic City page for helpful travel options.

NALA will offer a free jitney (small bus) for conference attendees and their guests, with stops at the Boardwalk and Caesars. To board, you must have a NALA conference badge or guest pass, which you can get at the Registration Desk. Pick up and drop off is at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City.

There are also jitneys throughout Atlantic City with stops at various popular destinations. Click here to view their routes. You can download the Jitney Surfer app for convenience. Each one-way ride is $3 cash, and you can buy a pack of 10 tickets for $22.50 (or $7.50 for ages 62+). Since the ATMs at Harrah’s Resort charge a $9 fee, we recommend bringing cash.

Other options for traveling around Atlantic City include taxis/ridesharing (Uber, Lyft), walking, biking (rentals available), and renting a car (NALA members can use their Avis/Budget affinity discounts).

Yes, as long as they purchase a ticket. They don’t have to be a conference attendee.

Not this year. We are using Commons as a place for attendees to connect with one another, vendors, and sponsors. You can access the 2025 NALA Conference & Expo community here. You do not have to be a NALA member to join Commons, but you do need to create a NALA account.

You can access Commons here. The 2025 NALA Conference & Expo community is here. To get to Commons from NALA’s website, click Login in the top right corner and enter your credentials. Then you will see a link to Commons where the Login button was. You may have to log in again once you are redirected to Commons.

Self-parking for hotel guests is $10 after applying the $5 resort credit fee (Sunday through Friday). Valet parking is $40. If you are a Caesars Rewards member at the Platinum, Diamond, or Seven Stars® level, self-parking and valet parking are complimentary.

NALA will not provide a shuttle, but you can take a rental car, taxi, rideshare, train, or bus.

Yes, we will be using Cvent. It is available as an app and a website. We plan to release more information at the end of June. You can use the platform to view sessions, speakers, sponsors, and more. You can also create your schedule and connect with attendees and vendors. We will send relevant push notifications to remind you of sessions and events as they approach. We strongly encourage you to utilize this resource throughout your conference experience.

More Info on Traveling to Atlantic City and Exploring the City

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