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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!
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!
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 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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NALA Awards Recognize Excellence!
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2011 NALA Awards Program and Membership Recognition
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Is there a member you know who is deserving of special recognition? The NALA Founders Award and the NALA Presidents Award programs are a terrific option for you! In addition, the NALA Board of Directors has brought back the Making a Difference Award! Read on for details!
- NALA Affiliated Associations have a similar program to recognize NALA affiliated association leaders and achievers! Click here to learn about the awards programs for NALA Affiliated Associations.
NALA Making a Difference Awards
NALA members are SPECIAL! Members are working every day to support their associations, continue their education, help students, and mentor those who wish to know more know about the paralegal profession. In addition, members individually and through their association are helping in their communities through volunteering in law-related community programs, and other non-profit community support programs. The Board of Directors has found a way to recognize members in their everyday activities, and has brought back the popular Member Making a Difference Awards!
Making a Difference honorees are recognized throughout the year in Facts & Findings and through other communications programs of NALA, including the web site and newsletter. Each year at the NALA Annual Meeting, honorees present are recognized as a group for their inspiring and selfless contributions.
Click here to open the Making a Difference nomination form. All NALA members or NALA affiliated associations are eligible for this award, and any individual or association may submit a nomination form
Founders Award
This award is designed to recognize extraordinary contributions to the growth and future of the paralegal profession. The accomplishments recognized have impacted the paralegal profession in a positive manner for a significant period of time.
The award is not presented each year automatically. Former award recipients are listed below. The list includes past presidents, law firms that have supported the paralegal profession, and long-time NALA staff members. Consider those you know who are deserving of this special recognition!
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Jane Terhune, CLAS (OK) and
Dorthea Jorde, CLAS (ND)
Founders of NALA |
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Una A. Clark, CLA (CA)
First editor of Facts & Findings |
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1998
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Virginia Koerselman, Esq. (NE)
Author and Paralegal Educator |
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1999
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Kay Kasic, CLA (CA)
Former NALA President; Organized the CLA Short Course |
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2000
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Marge Dover, CAE
NALA Executive Director, 25th anniversary |
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2001
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Karen M. Dunn, CLAS, (CO)
Former NALA President; author of Real Estate Review Manual |
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2002
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Crowe & Dunlevy Law Firm (OK)
Firm that filed an amicus brief in the Oklahoma Supreme Court in support of the award of paralegal time in attorney fee cases |
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2003
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Connie Kretchmer, CLA (NE)
Former NALA President; author |
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2004
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Mark Milker, Esq (VT)
NALA Certifying Board member and member of the first APC Board; author; educator |
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2005
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Pamela J. Bailey, CLAS (PA)
Former NALA President; educator |
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2006
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Karen Sanders-West, ACP (KS)
Former NALA President; educator |
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2007
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Marie Greninger (OK)
NALA Director of Administration; Certification |
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2008
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Amy Howe, Esq (DC)
Filed amicus brief in the US Supreme Court in Richland v. Chertoff in support
of award of paralegal time in attorney fee awards |
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2010
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Patricia G. Elliott, ACP (AZ)
Former President of NALA |
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Glenn A. Leier, Attorney (OR)
Member of NALA APC Board; author and educator |
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Click here to open a pdf file of the Founders Award Application form. The form is due each year on April 15. Nominations must be submitted by a NALA active member in good standing. Nominees, however, may include any individual or company and NALA membership is not a requirement.
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2011 National Award
Recipients Honored in Dallas!
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to read about these worthy recipients
(as published in the July/August issue of Facts & Findings)
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Don't have time to read?
Here is a quick link to a summary of the three programs, and nomination forms:
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Award recipients are recognized
each year during the
NALA Annual Membership Meeting!
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Presidents Award
The NALA Presidents Award recognizes outstanding accomplishments of NALA members and their contribution to the future of the paralegal profession through their leadership activities within NALA and NALA affiliated associations.
Award recipients must be current NALA members, must have held membership for at least 2 years, and must have at least 5 years of experience as a paralegal. Recipients of the Presidents Award are listed below. These members of NALA have contributed greatly to the paralegal profession through their work with NALA affiliated associations, and through their volunteer work on NALA committees and task forces. Some on this list are also former presidents of NALA and are continuing their service to the paralegal profession.
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Jimmie Murvin, CLAS (LA) |
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Genelle Fisk, CLAS (VA) |
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1997
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Lana Clark, CLA (CA) |
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1998
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Nancy Hole, CLAS (WY) |
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1999
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Beverly Bolton, CLAS (KS) |
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2000
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Karen Judd, CLA (IL) |
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2001
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Karen Sanders-West, CLAS (KS) |
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2003
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Vicki Voisin, CLAS (MI) |
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2004
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Amy J. Hill, CLAS (NC) |
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2005
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Janet Holmgren, CLA (NY) |
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2006
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Pamela R. Cobb, CLA (TN) |
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2007
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Theresa Irvin, CLA and Mary Willard, ACP (NC) |
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2009
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Michelle Erdmann, ACP |
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Vicki J. Kunz, ACP |
Click here to download a pdf file of the Presidents Award nomination form. The form is due each year on April 15. Nominations must be submitted by NALA active members, and nominees must be active members of NALA.
Click here go to see pictures of the recipients of the 2010 NALA Awards, including the NALA Founders Award, Affiliated Associations Outstanding Achievement Awards, and a special award from NALA recognizing outstanding service.
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Current NALA members who are Board Members, Committee Members, and Chairs are not eligible for the Founders Award, the Presidents Award, or the Making A Difference Award.
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