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November 2026 Volunteer Spotlight: Tammy Manning Dickerson, MBA, CP
Tammy Manning Dickerson, MBA, CP, is the Head of Legal & Risk Management Operations for a dental manufacturer in Orange County, California. She serves on NALA’s Certifying Board and as […]
From Paralegal to Educator: Insights from Those Who Made the Transition
Many paralegals have considered making the transition from paralegal to paralegal educator. The Professional Development Committee (PDC) reached out to several paralegal educator superstars who started as paralegals for their […]
By Rich Hahn, ACP In March 2026, my employer’s contract with a government agency expired, and my colleagues and I were placed on furlough and unpaid part-time status. Fortunately, as […]
Kimberly (Kim) Brown, ACP, has spent more than a decade advancing and advocating for NALA certification on the Certifying Board. She is a litigation paralegal with Woods Aitken LLP in […]
The final installment of this three-part series focuses on inclusion. While diversity emphasizes people with different backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives, inclusion centers on making sure those people feel welcomed, […]
The Legal Job Search Has Changed…Have You? – Q3 2026 Facts & Findings
Written by Jennifer Magnusson If you are a student or new paralegal preparing to enter the workforce, you have probably heard all kinds of advice about finding a job. Some […]






