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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 […]

If you are reading this, you are likely a legal professional, and that means your work requires written communication. It does not matter if you are composing emails, memoranda, or pleadings. Your words are key to professional effectiveness. Since we are all works in progress, this article suggests three ways to improve your writing and […]

NALA Volunteer Spotlight – May 2024 Melody Johnson, CP Melody Johnson serves as NALA’s Ethics Chair and on the Professional Development Committee. Her influence extends far beyond her immediate workplace at Anderson Injury Lawyers in Fort Worth, Texas. She also serves as the Professional Development Director and Board Advisor to the Dallas Area Paralegal Association […]