Early Bird Registration for the 2020 NALA Conference & Expo is NOW OPEN!

Join hundreds of paralegals July 9-11 in Atlantic City, N.J., as we celebrate our 45th anniversary! This three-day educational event is developed specifically for paralegals and other legal professionals. Network and engage with your paralegal peers from across the nation. Earn up to 14 CLE hours from more than 30 education sessions. You do not want to miss this exciting opportunity. Register before May 15, 2020, to receive discounted registration rates.

The COVID-19 Coronavirus

We at NALA take the health and safety of our members very seriously. We are monitoring the progress of the COVID-19 Coronavirus throughout the United States and will be taking appropriate actions to assist in reducing its spread and impact. At this point, we are continuing with business as usual, but are prepared to make necessary adjustments moving forward.

 

If you are planning to attend the 2020 Conference & Expo in Atlantic City (July 9-11), please check with your airline regarding any special ticket flexibility they are offering at this time. For example, some are allowing no cost changes to tickets that are purchased during a specific window of time. You might want to consider taking advantage of these opportunities to ensure you are not financially hit if, for whatever reason, you are unable to ultimately attend the conference in July.

We will continue to update through this e-newsletter and the NALA website if any adjustments need to be made in our services in response to COVID-19.

🎧The Paralegal Voice Podcast:
The Power of You: Building a Paralegal Career That Will Move, Touch, and Inspire

What things keep you engaged and motivated as a paralegal? Burnout is all too common, but self-assessment and self-advocacy can help you develop a bold vision for your career. Paralegal Voice host and NALA President Jill I. Francisco, ACP, talks with NALA PDC Committee Member Kristine Custodio Suero, ACP, about the tactics she has developed for helping paralegals find greater fulfillment in the profession. Listen Now

NALA believes it is important for paralegals to develop their personal and professional leadership skills continuously. Whether you are in a managment position, part of a team, or just an individual looking to improve, our courses will help you achieve the success you need! 

• Leadership Basics Course - Free for Active Type Members
  - Single Online Course
  - 1 Non-substantive CLE Hour
• Personal Leadership Bundle - $159 Members / $259 Non
  - 15 Online Courses
  - 16 Non-substantive CLE Hours
• Organizational Leadership Bundle - $159 Members / $259 Non
  - 23 Online Courses
  - 20 Non-substantive CLE Hours

Continuing education for all paralegals has always been NALA’s mission. Our on-demand webinars are a fast, convenient, and affordable way to get the education you need. So if you missed a live webinar, you can always watch it later on-demand! Popular sessions include:

Building & Sustaining Dynamic Legal Teams for Success
March 17   |   Noon CT   |   CLE Hours: 1   |   Non-Substantive

This presentation will explore different components of building and sustaining a dynamic legal team for success. It is possible to create effective methods of communication, to pair up the right individuals to work collaboratively, and to create a high-performing team. The objectives covered in this presentation will be focused on building and sustaining. It is imperative to understand that you are as strong as your weakest link. We will cover common pitfalls of unsuccessful teams, establishing trust and communication and setting up efficient systemic methods that function for the team, individually, and as a whole. We will also discuss sustainability through clear expectations, transparency, empowerment, engagement, and the importance of incentivizing. Participants will walk away with key takeaways that can be implemented the same day.

Co-Op & Condo: New Laws, All Sides

March 20  |  2 p.m. CT  |  CLE Hours: 1
Lions, tigers, and bears ... oh my! - NO! Condo investors, co-op boards, shareholders, landlords, and tenants — how new landlord-tenant laws are affecting all sides.

2020 Employment Law Potpourri

Recent employment laws have made many employers aware of needed changes to ensure compliance. This webinar will present the most significant developments in employment laws that are challenging to legal teams and their clients. Specific topics in this course will cover wage and hour claims, employment litigation trends, various forms of discrimination, and its ramifications and legal remedies. Additionally, this webinar will cover the importance of knowing the protected classes in your state.

Certification Reminder

If your certification expiration date is 3/31/2020, and you have met the required 50 hours of CLE, including five hours of legal ethics, we have emailed the Recertification Affidavit to you. Beat the last-minute rush and recertify online NOW! 

If you have not met the CLE requirements yet, please log into your NALA account and enter your CLE credits before the deadline. Click How to enter your CLE to learn how!

CP Examinees

WOW! The February 2020 Skills Exam examinees have set a new record! There were 134 examinees who took the Skills Exam. We will be even more excited if the number of new CPs surpasses the previous record of 98! The results are scheduled to be released within the next six to eight weeks. An email notification will be sent to each examinee. 

NALA CP Exam Fundamentals - 3rd Edition

NALA’s Certified Paralegal Exam Fundamentals book is designed to provide the examinee with 300 pages of content covering all of the topic areas in NALA’s CP Exam. The book is written by attorneys, paralegals, and paralegal educators who share their knowledge and skills with examinees to help them study for the exam. 

Book Rates:
$99 - Members
$119 - Non-members

Dress for success with our super-soft, breathable “Phenomenal Paralegal” t-shirts. This Next Level shirt comes in a heather gray color with the NALA logo printed behind the neck. This comfortable, roomy top is the perfect addition to your wardrobe. Limited quantity available.

$18.50 + Shipping

Stainless steel outer wall with a navy-blue PVC outer sleeve with white stitching. Tumbler has double-wall insulation, a stainless-steel lid with slide lock to help prevent spills, and a no-slip bottom. Not microwave or dishwasher safe.

$20 + Shipping

Reminder about 2020 Membership Rates

In order to continue providing the best opportunities to our members, our membership rates slightly increased on Jan. 1, 2020. Please make sure your check or credit card payment reflects the current rates. We appreciate your understanding, and we want to thank you for continuing to help this association grow!

• Active Membership - $154
• Associate/Sustaining Membership - $129

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