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You may notice that this newsletter looks a little different from what you are used to. That is because NALA’s monthly newsletter is now for members ONLY! You get exclusive access to relevant content tailored to our members. Some exciting new additions are the featured member benefit and the CEO Column. Beloved staples such as the President’s Message and Volunteer Spotlight will remain. We know your time is valuable, which is why we strive to include only important information you can use. Our goal is to make the newsletter easily digestible so you can take a few minutes each month to explore it. We hope that doing so will add value to your professional journey. Bear with us as we make this transition, and feel free to send any feedback to nalanet@nala.org.

Each quarter, we honor NALA members who have reached MILESTONE membership anniversaries.

To see who has reached five years, 10 years, 15 years, 20 years, and 25 years (Honorary Membership status) of continuous NALA membership, please click here.

Thank you to the longtime members who have been recognized this quarter. You are truly appreciated! If you would like to request a complimentary, exclusive membership anniversary pin, click here.

Join Cheryl and Tank for important NALA updates. Click below to watch.

NALA Volunteer Spotlight – Claire E. Smith, ACP

This month’s volunteer spotlight is NALA’s new Area 1 Director, Claire E. Smith, ACP. See if you can fill in the blank with this fun fact about Claire. Then click here to read her spotlight and discover the answer.

Claire has been to ____ consecutive NALA conferences.

a) 18

b) 32

c) 7

For the past two years, Debra L. Overstreet, ACP, has faithfully served NALA as Board President. Before that, she served in several other volunteer positions with NALA. Now that her term has come to an end, we want to share our heartfelt appreciation for her dedication to NALA and the paralegal profession. We wish her the best in her future endeavors. Whether you know Debbie from her Deb’s Details videos, conference, or serving with her, it is no secret that her passion for paralegals is unrivaled. She has been a NALA member for over 25 years, recently earning Honorary Member status. She has been a Certified Paralegal for nearly as long and has furthered her legal education with multiple Advanced Certified Paralegal credentials. Debbie, you are an inspiration, and you will be missed.

The Paralegal Resource Navigator is the premier resource library for legal practitioners nationwide. Explore our meaningful collection of content and resources curated by NALA, in collaboration with esteemed experts and providers within the legal ecosystem. Our repository includes a diverse range of timely and actionable research produced by NALA and carefully selected third-party resources aimed at enriching the legal profession. Please note that while we strive to provide valuable resources, NALA does not endorse third-party content. To discover the Paralegal Resource Navigator, click here.

Legal experts, you still have two weeks to submit a proposal to speak at the 2025 NALA Conference & Expo in Atlantic City, NJ, July 10-12. If you are passionate about the legal field and want to share your expertise, this is your chance. You can present on any topic related to the legal profession on any level from basic to advanced. If you do not have a topic in mind, we have some ideas for you. You also have the option of speaking on one of the areas of the CP^® Exam, such as bankruptcy or torts. The September 1 deadline is just around the corner, so be sure to explore the details and submit your proposal here. 

Do you know someone involved in promoting NALA’s Certified Paralegal (CP^®) Program? We have the perfect way for you to acknowledge their hard work and dedication. The CP^® Champion award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement in promoting and advancing NALA’s CP^® Program within the legal profession. You can nominate virtually anyone who meets that standard. We are excited to celebrate these champions of NALA’s CP^® Program. To learn more about eligibility and submit a nomination, click here. The deadline is September 1st. Do not wait…nominate! 

If you have been looking for a sign to check out our ACP^® courses, this is it! We have recently released three new ACP^® courses with 20 CLE hours each. The Personal Injury course is brand new! The Discovery course and Business Organizations: Incorporated Entities course have been revamped! If you do not have those ACPs under your belt, we highly recommend checking them out. Do not forget that you save $50 on each course as a member. ACP^® courses are a great way to expand your knowledge, earn CLE credits, and establish yourself as an expert in a given area. Thank you to the ACP^® Task Force for your hard work in developing these courses. Check out all our ACP^® offerings here.

It is hard to believe it has been a month since NALACON24! We hope everyone who attended had an incredible experience. Since a picture is worth a thousand words, we encourage you to take a look at the conference photos on our Facebook page here.

While conference is a great place for professional development, NALA offers year-round opportunites for learning. We have a vast selection of on-demand webinars you can choose from here, and members receive a discounted rate. Additionally, we offer affiliate and national courses that we have approved for NALA CLE. 

We hope you will take the time to peruse the conference pictures and our educational offerings.

Terri R. Walters, CCP, ACP, is NALA's new DEI Chair. In this month's article, she dives into the meaning of DEI and its role in the workplace.Click here to read August's DEI article.

Featured Member Benefit: Facts & Findings

Facts & Findings, NALA’s award-winning quarterly magazine, is a premier source of information designed specifically for paralegals. This magazine offers the best educational articles written by paralegals, attorneys, and other experts. In addition to feature articles, each issue includes columns on ethics, technology, and software. As a NALA member, you have a complimentary yearly subscription. Keep an eye out for the next edition to hit your mailbox in September. To ensure you receive your copy on time, please be sure your address is updated in your NALA account. You can also access digital copies of Facts & Findings in your account.

Facts & Findings has consistently been voted one of NALA’s top member benefits. While members receive both a physical copy and a PDF, we understand that accessing the entire magazine while you are on the go is not always practical. That is one of the reasons we have a selection of Facts & Findings articles available on our website. Whether you are sitting in traffic, waiting in line, or taking a quick break, you can quickly and easily access bite-sized legal insights from experts. The entire selection is conveniently located here. The next time you have a few minutes, take a look.

Did you attend the 2024 NALA Conference & Expo but did not get one of our baseball-themed or “Underestimate me” shirts? They were only available in limited quantities, and they flew off the shelf. Because of this, we are considering ordering more shirts if there is enough interest. If you would like to express your interest in purchasing one or more shirts ($10-$20/shirt), please complete the brief survey here by September 15th. 

NALA's Career Center is a premier resource where legal professionals can explore a wide range of job listings from across the country, offering unparalleled opportunities in the legal field. If you are hiring and looking to attract top talent, you can post your job openings for free by clicking here and filling out the form under "For Employers." This streamlined process ensures that your job listings reach a targeted audience of qualified legal professionals, helping you find the right candidate quickly and efficiently.

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.