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Women’s History Month: Celebrating Trailblazing Women in the Legal Field…and YOU!
Throughout history, women have made significant contributions to the legal field by breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations. From Arabella Mansfield, the first woman admitted to practice law in the US in 1869, to Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman appointed to the US Supreme Court in 1981, women have left an […]
Title VII, An Explanation By Edward Diaz, ACP March 2023 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a proper provision entrusted by the United States that prohibits workplace discrimination in virtually every employment circumstance. The policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, or national origin. In short, the Title […]
NALA HONORS THE IMPORTANCE OF BLACK HISTORY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION Black History Month offers an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the important contributions of African Americans throughout history. This year, NALA is honoring the significance of Black history in the legal profession by recognizing the contributions of paralegals and the impact they have had […]
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 […]