A Message from the NALA Board President, Melissa J. Hamilton, ACP
The NALA Board of Directors, Committees, and Headquarters staff love our members and your continued support of NALA – The Paralegal Association. The past almost two years have been stressful, but in true paralegal grit, we have continued to work together to advance the paralegal profession and professional development. 

• NALA Board highlights/proud moments:
  • Planned for an in-person conference, but when COVID numbers and restrictions did not allow for that, quickly switched to a virtual conference with record breaking attendance!
  • Recommended a bylaw amendment to make the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee a permanent Standing Committee of NALA, which was approved by the NALA membership; and
  • Outreach to paralegal students and those new to the paralegal profession by holding two interactive paralegal panel discussions.
    • So, you want to be a paralegal? 
    • It’s All About the Journey: What to Consider When Designing Your Pathway to A Successful Paralegal Career
• Goals for 2022 include continued outreach to paralegal students and those new to the paralegal profession; relationship building with paralegal educators; and a new and improved leadership development program to help identify and grow future NALA leaders.

Consider submitting a Declaration for Candidacy for office for the NALA Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 term. Over the past 10+ years, I have learned so much and grown both as a paralegal and person during my service on the NALA Board of Directors!