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Unlock Your Leadership Potential with LEAD: Empowering NALA Members to Lead with Confidence

The deadline to apply is July 19, 2024, 5 PM CT

Calling all Active type NALA members! Ready to unlock your leadership potential and take NALA to the next level? We have the perfect opportunity for you with LEAD, our exciting Leadership Exploration and Development program. LEAD is designed to enhance your leadership competencies, opening doors to expand your leadership opportunities. Applications are now open for the next cohort of LEAD, but hurry! Only 18 NALA Active type members will be selected for the 2024-2025 training. Do not miss your chance to be part of this prestigious NALA program. Click here to learn more and apply.

Please give a warm welcome to NALA’s new president for the 2024-2025 term, Cheryl J. Nodarse, ACP. Click below to watch Cheryl’s first edition of the President’s Pulse.

Top (L-R):
Cheryl Nodarse, ACP – President

Peonca Grier, CP – Vice President

Debby Sawyer, ACP – Secretary

Middle (L-R):
Vicki Kasper, ACP – Treasurer

Claire Smith, ACP – Area 1 Director

Lisa Stone, ACP – Area 2 Director

Bottom (L-R):
Kristine Custodio Suero, ACP – Area 3 Director

Sharon Jones, ACP – Affiliated Associations Director

Melissa Klimpel, ACP – Affiliated Associations Secretary

Attention legal professionals! Are you an expert in your field and interested in sharing your knowledge with paralegals from across the nation? The 2025 NALA Conference & Expo in Atlantic City, NJ, July 10-12, is the perfect opportunity. Gambling, immigration, and pollution are just a few of the topics we’d love to see covered. Is there an area where you really shine? Take it up a notch by presenting an advanced session. Until September 1, you can submit proposals to present at least two sessions – either a feature or CP^® review session. As an added bonus for your willingness to share your expertise, NALA will cover your conference registration and travel costs. Do not miss out on your chance to make a difference in the legal community. Learn more and submit your proposal here.

We hope you are having a fantastic summer! We are reminding you that the NALA Census is still in full swing. It is easy to participate – log into your NALA account and complete the Census. Your input will shape the strategies, programs, and services NALA offers to our diverse membership, ensuring we meet your needs and create a vibrant paralegal community. Remember, your voice matters, and we want to hear from you. Join us today and be a part of shaping the future of the paralegal profession! 

The Certified Paralegal Champion Award is given to recognize outstanding achievement by an individual or by a NALA Affiliated Association in promoting and advancing NALA’s Certified Paralegal Program within the legal profession. The award recipient receives recognition in NALA's Facts & Findings journal and other outlets. For more information about award eligibility and how to submit a nomination, click here.

The Paralegal’s Companion: Fundamentals for Legal Practitioners and Those Preparing for the CP^® Exam is now available! This 3rd-edition print features a new chapter on Debtor/Creditor and Bankruptcy. Covering primary practice areas and cultivating core competencies and durable skills, this guide is an indispensable tool for professionals looking to enhance their legal knowledge. Order your copy from the NALA store or Amazon today.

Note to members: We recommend you order from NALA’s website to receive the discounted member price of $106 (includes shipping).

As a NALA member, you receive exclusive local and national discounts on hundreds of products and services.

To access these deals, go to the Affinity Discounts page on our website and log in.

Unlock summer savings with Avis and Budget’s Summer Sale! Use your NALA membership from now until August 15th and receive up to 35% off PLUS a complimentary upgrade when you pay now.  

Don’t miss out on this hot deal – book your summer exploration today!

Participate in the NALA National Utilization & Compensation Survey: A Comprehensive Overview of Responsibilities, Wages, and Billing within the Paralegal Profession. The survey is open through July 31st. Your feedback is crucial for understanding and improving our field. Just a few minutes can make a big difference. Click here to make your voice heard.

Did you receive an email, postcard, or phone call from Publishing Concepts asking you to verify your NALA account information? NALA is partnering with PCI (Publishing Concepts) to create an Oral History Project in honor of our upcoming 50-year anniversary in 2025. PCI will collect our members’ stories and clean them up for publication. A select number of stories will be included in a physical book, while every story will be included in a digital book. Both versions will be available to purchase during the interview process. More than 3,000 members have participated so far! While we hope you choose to share your story, participation is completely voluntary. No purchase is required to participate. To learn more about the Oral History Project, click here.