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Members' Area
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NALA membership is a terrific way to stay in touch with paralegals from throughout the United States. With communications, there is also leadership, and volunteer opportunities. Read more about these programs in this section of the web site.
NALA Membership Newsletters ... Archive issues now available!
Since fall 2010, we have sent NALA members electronic newsletters of breaking news. The newsletters also appear on NALA's FaceBook page.
The e-newsletter is sent to members' preferred e-mail address, however, many newsletters are blocked by servers because they are considerd spam. It is not a guarantee that all members receive this information. Former issues are available from the link below. Check this often to be sure you are current with NALA news!
 Click for photo. LEAP Classes 2010 and 2011 honored at the 2010 NALA Convention.
to update your membership data, including new address or contact information and to renew your NALA dues.
Communications with fellow members, referring to former issues of Facts & Findings, checking on state ethical opinions and cases are all important ingredients to membership in NALA and your professional life. NALA Net offers each of these references.
Click to request your NALA Net user name and password.
Need some tips on using the NALA Net Conference Center?
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In addition to NALA Net, members may also participate in LEAP, the association's Leadership Enhancement and Preparation program. Introduced in 2007, LEAP is a terrific way for affiliated association members and NALA members to learn more about volunteer leadership and organizations.
The NALA Annual Membership Meeting is the one time that members gather to participate in terrific educational programs, as well as association business meetings.
Each year, NALA publishes an Annual Report, summarizing the association's work for the year, and a snapshot of the association's financial standing. The report is distributed to NALA members at the July Annual Meeting and posted on the NALA web site.
 Click here to read the 2011 Annual Report of NALA.
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News & Upcoming Events |
Commercial Bankruptcy APC Course Released!
A new Advanced Paralegal Certification (APC) course in Commercial Bankruptcy under Chapters 7 and 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code is now available to paralegals seeking advanced certification in this specialty practice area. ...
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CLE Gift for NALA Active Members!
Active members of NALA - new and renewals - are receiving an $80 gift certificate from NALA to apply toward any NALA educational program or Facts & Findings subscription ...
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New for Certified Paralegals!
Now, Certified Paralegals may access their records of continuing education credits on-line, on a 24/7 basis. In addition, this access also works on smart phones and tablets. Now, information about your progress in accumulating the required 50 hours is at your finger tips!
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Advanced Paralegal Certification in Criminal Litigation Released!
Several years in development, the Advanced Paralegal Certification board announces the ACP Certification program in Criminal Litigation!
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Need a product or service for your office?
The NALA Vendor Directory is a terrific place to start. This is a list of legal vendors offering a great range of help including deposition services, document services, and investigations. Click the link below...
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LEAP Participants and Class Schedule
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Participants
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Classes of LEAP are comprised of 12-15 paralegals who are formed into three smaller groups, each with its own leader—a role to be rotated throughout the year. To be selected for a LEAP class, members submit an application form to the Professional Development Committee.
There are monthly web-based sessions and telephone conferences from August through April. Instruction will feature lectures, reading and work assignments, and participation—including role playing.
May and June each year are dedicated to projects chosen by participants to demonstrate their grasp of LEAP objectives. The projects will form the basis of group presentations to the NALA members during their meeting in July. Participants are encouraged to be as creative as they like in selecting subjects related to NALA, its programs, and service to members. Topics might range from scrutiny of NALA’s election process, to the study of factors in its national governance model, to career enhancement strategies for paralegals.
2011 Class Announced
- Elle Chaseton, ACP
- Julie Craft, ACP
- Julianna Hallsted, ACP
- Stephanie Hunter, CLA
- Nancy Jordahl, CP, FCP, FRP
- Carla Larson, ACP
- Christine Lillo, CLAS
- Jane McKinnon, CP
- Sarah O'Neal, ACP
- Candace Russell, CP, NCCP
- Dana Vaughn, ACP
LEAP Class Schedule (Times listed are CENTRAL Time)
- September 23rd at Noon - Orientation with Annette Brown and Karen McGee
- September 28th at 3 p.m. - General Discussion of Leadership with Karen McGee
- October 15th at 2 p.m. - The Paralegal Profession with Jane Terhune
- October 21st at 3 p.m. - The Role of the Board of Directors with Karen McGee, Ann Atkinson, Cassandra Oliver, and Jill Francisco
- November 16th at Noon - Association Mission and Objectives with Kelly LaGrave and Debbie Overstreet
- December - No Class - Happy Holidays!
- January 20th at 3 p.m. - A Look at 7 Measures of Success with Annette Brown, Kelly LaGrave and Debbie Overstreeet
- March 10th at Noon - Leadership Tools Part 1: Communications with Vicki Kunz
- April 21st at 3 p.m. - Leadership Tools Part 2 with Karen McGee and Ann Atkinson
- May 10th at Noon - Final Session Review and Discussion with Annette Brown
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