We Heard Your Voice  Hello Affiliates,  I hope all of you are doing well and enjoyed Sharon’s and my videos in the New Year’s edition of the Affiliate Connection.  Thank you to all the Affiliates that have turned in your annual reports. If you have not done so, please do so soon.   Speaking of the annual reports, your Affiliated Associations Director, Sharon, and I, along with the NALA Affiliates Team at headquarters, have read every one that has been submitted. We have heard your voice through those reports and the Affiliate Town Halls regarding the concerns and ..read more

Happy spring, Affiliates! Spring is a great time of excitement! It is baseball opening season and Final Four (college basketball). The weather is perfect for riding bikes, having a nice picnic in the park, enjoying the nice spring breeze, and maybe even planting beautiful flowers in the garden! It is also a good time to start planning and gearing up for conference.  “Spring is the time of plans and projects. ” ~ Leo Tolstoy  Just as the first quarter went by like a breeze, conference time will be upon us before you know it. Conference is a time of excitement, anticipation, phenomena ..read more

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 and industry leader based in Los Angeles and Newport Beach, California. Jeremy is an expert in best practices and negotiations in entertainment, media, and sports. He represents such clients in contractual and intellectual pr ..read more

NALA Volunteer Spotlight – April 2024Cheryl 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 sociology from Central Michigan University. She has an Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP®) credential in Land Use. Cheryl has served with NALA for over a decade. She had long been involved with the State Bar of Michigan Paralegal Section when s ..read more

Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 6 pm-7 pm CT Thursday, May 2, 2024, 1 pm-2 pm CT ..read more

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. Incorporating core competencies into your educational curriculum does not require a separate course. Exercises and assignments in other courses can double as lessons in core competencies. Below are link ..read more

March 2024 Introduction  Women’s History Month prompts us to celebrate the remarkable women who have shaped the legal profession. From the influential legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the vital roles played by paralegals and other legal practitioners, this article honors the historical contributions of women in law. It also emphasizes the ongoing journey toward diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal field.  Trailblazers in Law: Women Shaping Legal History  Historically, women encountered significant obstacles when pursuing careers in law. However, the groundbr ..read more

Thank you for participating in the Certification Connection Wellness Challenge:  Meditation! We are thrilled you have decided to join us in attempting to reduce stress by meditating or other healthful ways. Take a look at the tallied responses below. Accepted the Meditation Challenge Suggested Other Ways to Reduce Stress Vicki P. Rebecca M. Virginia G. Melissa T. Laura R. Nancy J. Mary M. Vanessa B.   To explore more benefits and learn the basics of meditation, click here.  Stay well CPs ..read more

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