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April 2024 Welcome to our interview with Jeremy M. Evans, where we explore the evolving landscape of NCAA student-athlete compensation through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). At the heart of our DEI efforts lies a commitment to fairness, opportunity, and empowerment for all individuals, including student-athletes. Mr. Evans is an award-winning attorney […]

NALA Volunteer Spotlight – April 2024 Cheryl Nodarse, ACP Cheryl Nodarse, ACP, serves NALA as President-elect. She works at Vlahakis Cole Law Firm, which specializes in real estate law. She has a side hustle as a licensed realtor in Michigan. Cheryl received her associate degree from Lansing Community College’s Paralegal Program and bachelor’s degree in […]

Thursday, May 2, 2024, 1 pm-2 pm CT

In addition to the technical and legal skills taught in academic settings, core competencies are critical skills for paralegal success. NALA’s Professional Development Committee created and maintains a listing of these necessary core competencies. Additionally, NALA works closely with the American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE), which has developed its own set of core competencies. […]

NALA is committed to supporting educators in providing training, education, and support to paralegals across the country. In particular, the School Relations Task Force has curated a number of resources focused on: Helping students develop paralegal core competencies identified by the Professional Development Committee as critical for student and professional success, and Providing curricula and […]

I have been a litigation paralegal since 1995. No two days are the same, but I do a lot of the same tasks on a daily basis. I start my day by checking my emails and either taking care of the task or creating a reminder for another day. I use Microsoft tasks and create […]