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Riding the Silver Wave: The Title Industry Prepares for Battle – Q1 2025 Facts & Findings
By Amarette H.A. Speights, Esq. The land title industry is facing challenges on many fronts. The seasonal industry fluctuates with the market. The housing market is not going to crash anytime soon. Given a recent report by Fannie Mae and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), 2025 will be a transitional year. However, according to the […]
Every year, NALA holds an election for open positions on the Board of Directors. The positions elected by members are Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Area 1 Director, Area 2 Director, Area 3 Director, and two At Large Directors. The directors serve two-year terms, and the officers serve one-year terms. Active type members in good standing […]
NALA Volunteer Spotlight – March 2025 Candace Russell, ACP, NCCP Candace Russell, ACP, NCCP, has been an integral part of McGuire Woods, LLP, since 2011, where she first served as a Senior Paralegal and now excels as a Docket Specialist. Her career path is a testament to adaptability and lifelong learning. She earned an associate […]
March 2025 DEI – The Legal Response to Executive Orders 14151 and 14173
March 2025 The evolving landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies continues to shift, particularly as recent executive actions face legal scrutiny. Two executive orders signed in January 2025 are the subject of a lawsuit that raises constitutional concerns regarding free speech and due process. Background on Executive Orders 14151 and 14173 On January […]
February 2025 DEI – The Evolving Landscape of DEI: Challenges, Changes, and the Path Forward
February 2025 Justice is at the heart of the legal profession, embodying fairness, equity, and moral integrity. It is no surprise that many Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives incorporate justice into their frameworks, resulting in programs such as Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI). While DEI efforts have long been cornerstones of workplace and […]
February 2025 Volunteer Spotlight – Maureen C. Washington, ACP, CAS, CEDS
NALA Volunteer Spotlight – February 2025 Maureen C. Washington, ACP, CAS, CEDS Maureen C. Washington, ACP, CAS, CEDS, serves on NALA’s Professional Development Committee (PDC) as a passionate advocate for paralegals and their role in the legal ecosystem. Her dedication to NALA and the paralegal profession continues to make a lasting impact. Driven by the […]
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