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Tony Sipp is the Vice President of Membership and Policy for the Los Angeles Paralegal Association (LAPA), where he has served in numerous roles since 2014, including President in 2020.   “It was quite an experience,” he remarked about his presidency. “It was one of those challenging years, and I was able to successfully lead the […]

Amy McGuigan, ACP, CEDS, CAS, has served as NALA Liaison for the San Francisco Paralegal Association (SFPA) since 2019. Amy recently presented three sessions at the 2024 NALA Conference & Expo in addition to co-presenting the Affiliate Exchange with Tony Sipp of the Los Angeles Paralegal Association (LAPA).   Amy joined SFPA in 2018 and was elected […]

Hello Affiliates,  I am writing this message to all of you on the evening of Monday, July 15th, after getting back from a week in Louisville, Kentucky, for NALACON24, and what a week it was.  My week began with touring the sites of Louisville from Monday through Wednesday morning with some of my NALA friends. […]

Introduction  At NALA, we believe in the power of data to drive positive change within the paralegal profession. That is why we are excited to announce the launch of our 2024 NALA National Utilization & Compensation Survey: A Comprehensive Overview of Responsibilities, Wages, and Billing within the Paralegal Profession. This survey plays a crucial role […]

June 2024 Introduction In recognition of Pride Month, NALA’s DEI Committee has prepared some straightforward guidance on how to be a good advocate for your transgender clients. As paralegals, we play a vital role in supporting and advocating for transgender clients. It is essential that we approach our work with sensitivity, ensuring we do not […]

NALA Volunteer Spotlight – June 2024 Deana Lively, ACP, CKP, MJA Deana Lively, ACP, CKP, MJA, is a dedicated member of NALA’s Ambassador & Hospitality Team for the 2024 NALA Conference & Expo. Beyond NALA, she is the President of the Louisville Association of Paralegals and the Vice President of the Kentucky Paralegal Association. She […]