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About NALA
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"NALA leads the paralegal profession by providing a voluntary certification program, continuing legal education, and professional development programs for all paralegals." NALA Mission Statement
This area is your introduction to NALA. It summarizes the major programs of NALA and describes the association's mission. In addition, this area also discusses the role of the NALA board of directors in leading the association, and provides links to directories of the NALA board members, and staff. This is also your source for new membership information.
"The American legal system is vital to protecting the constitutional principles on which our Nation was founded. By contributing to our fair and equitable system of justice, paralegals help advance the ideals that make our country strong. The National Association of Legal Assistants improves the legal profession by providing educational development and promoting the discussion of opportunities and issues facing paralegals."
-----President George W. Bush, in a letter to NALA dated July 12, 2005, on the occasion of NALA's 30th anniversary.
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 Board of Directors
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Governance of NALA
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NALA is first, and foremost a membership organization. This means that the individual members of NALA are the leading force of NALA programs and policies. Through NALA, paralegals across the nation have come together to develop programs and standard setting codes to help them grow in the work place.
The board is composed of the NALA President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Certifying Board Chair, Advanced Paralegal Certification Board Chair, Continuing Education Council Chair, Professional Development Committee Chair, 9 Regional Directors, and the Affiliated Associations Director. Each of the officers and 9 directors are elected by the NALA members. Representatives of NALA affiliated associations, who are also NALA members, elect the affiliated associations director. (Only NALA members may determine the composition of the Board of Directors). The President is elected annually (in March) by the Board of Directors from among its members. The CP Certifying Board and Advanced Paralegal Certification Board Chairs, Continuing Education Council Chair, and Professional Development Chair are all appointed by the NALA president and the appointments are approved by the Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors is the only body in NALA that is charged with focusing on the big picture of NALA - how it's doing and where association programs are moving. The board is responsible for:
- Defining association goals
- Providing the means to accomplish the stated purposes of NALA as defined in the bylaws and member directives
- Enhancing the value of NALA membership.
NALA 2011-2012 Board of Directors
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Advanced Paralegal Certification
Board Chair
Janie M. Boswell, ACP
Omaha, NE
janie.boswell@mutualofomaha.com |
Region I Director
Janet Holmgren, CLA
Lafayette, New York
jholmgren@riehlmanshafer.com |
Region VI Director
Melissa J. Hamilton, ACP
Bismarck, ND
mjhamilton@nd.gov |
First Vice President
Ann L. Atkinson, ACP
Omaha, NE
ann.atkinson@kutakrock.com |
Certifying Board Chair
Jaye L. Koch, ACP
Virginia Beach, VA
jlkoch@vbgov.com |
Region II Director
Debby J. Sawyer, ACP
Raleigh, NC
debby_sawyer@nced.uscourts.gov |
Region VII Director
Karin M. Scheehle, ACP
Phoenix, AZ
karin.scheehle@gknet.com
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Second Vice President
Kelly A. LaGrave, ACP
Lansing, MI
klagrave@fosterswift.com |
Continuing Education Council Chair
Jeanie C. Johnson, ACP
Birmingham, AL
jeanie.johnson@ebsco.com |
Region III Director
Kristine M. Hill, ACP
Pensacola, FL
kris-wayne@cox.net |
Region VIII Director
Terry L. Halstead, ACP
Stevensville, MT
halsteadter@cs.com |
Secretary
Cassandra Oliver, ACP
Tulsa, OK
cassandra.oliver@williams.com |
Professional Development Committee
Annette R. Brown, ACP
Missoula, MT
annette@rmef.org |
Region IV Director
Ruth S. Conley, ACP
Houston, TX
rconley69025@comcast.net |
Region IX Director
Joan E. Wiley, ACP
Las Vegas, NV
jwiley@nevadafirm.com
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Treasurer
Jill Francisco, ACP
Huntington, WV
jfrancisco@huddlestonbolen.com |
Affiliated Associations Director
Debra L. Overstreet, ACP
Broken Arrow, OK
debra.overstreet@usace.army.mil |
Region V Director
Julie D. Hunt, CP
Paducah, KY 42002-1246
juliehunt@saladinolaw.com |
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