May 2019

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May 2019

NALA is the Nation's Leading Professional Association for Paralegals

Equipping paralegals for the challenges of the future through certification, professional development, and advocacy.

-NALA Mission Statement

Ensuring paralegals are known and valued as an integral part of the legal ecosystem.

-NALA Vision Statement

Association News

Introducing Electronic Voting!

All voting for Board of Directors candidates and bylaw changes will be cast BEFORE the Annual Membership Meeting during Conference in July. NALA members approved the change to electronic voting in 2017, and we are excited to finally launch it this year. All voting will be online from the convenience of your office, home, or cellphone.

We will be using a vote-submit-confirm process. Your vote won’t officially count until you have confirmed your vote. Only Active type members in good standing forty-five (45) days prior to the annual meeting shall be qualified to vote.

Here's how it works...

Membership

We are pleased to announce our new Organization Membership! This membership allows companies to offer all the benefits of NALA to each of the paralegals on their staff for ONE FLAT RATE. With several different staff sizing options available, you can select the best fit for your ENTIRE organization. Learn more about upgrading to an Organization Membership.


Facts & Findings: May/June 2019

Facts & Findings: May/June 2019
Issue Now Available Online!

The May/June 2019 issue of Facts & Findings is now available for download in your NALA account. This issue focuses on copyright and trademark laws. Read about the Basics of Trademark Claims by James Rayment and the Eight Steps to Secure Trade Payments written by Pamela Passman.

This issue also includes important information about the candidates for the board of directors and proposed bylaw amendments for the 2019-2020 NALA Election. To access your online copy, please login and download the PDF directly from your personal NALA account.

Education

My Education
After you log into your NALA account, you can access your NALA courses by clicking on the "My Education" link on the home page. You will automatically be logged into our learning management system. Once you complete a course, your credit hours will be displayed in your NALA account the following day. No more waiting for separate login information! If you have any questions, please contact us and we would be happy to assist you.

Upcoming Live Webinars!
Live webinars are a fast, convenient, and affordable way to get the continuing education that you need. If you have an Active membership type, you may use your complimentary $80 gift certificate toward these webinars. Contact NALA to apply your gift certificate today!
View all our upcoming Live Webinars.

Upcoming Events

2019 NALA Conference & Expo
THIS IS THE LAST MONTH TO SAVE UP TO $65 on the full registration fee for the 2019 NALA Conference & Expo! Join hundreds of paralegals for this educational event, July 11-13 in Scottsdale, AZ. Develop your professional skills while listening to leading legal experts. Network and engage with your paralegal peers from across the nation. Earn up to 13 CLE hours from more than 25 education sessions to choose from. You do not want to miss this exciting opportunity! Register before June 1 to receive the discounted rate!

Paralegal Technology Workshop 2019
Sunday, July 14, 2019
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Room: Kierland 2
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
CLE Hours: 4

Increase the return on your education investment and make the most of your time at NALA's Conference & Expo in Scottsdale, AZ by adding this additional track of technology education to your agenda. These sessions will not be recorded. Register before June 1 to receive the discounted rate.

Certification News

Not Certified? Why Not?

The Certified Paralegal (CP) credential is key to respect and opportunity throughout the legal profession. Our new exam format consists of only TWO sections! The Knowledge Exam consists of 120 multiple choice questions and the Skills Exam is an essay. Pass both sections, and you earn the prestigious Certified Paralegal credential! Visit our website to learn more about becoming a Certified Paralegal.

Don't Forget to Enter Your CLE
Are you a CP or ACP? Be sure to log into your NALA Account and enter your CLE and keep your record current.

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NALA Certified Paralegal Exam Fundamentals

Books are Back in Stock!
The NALA Certified Paralegal Exam Fundamentals book is back in stock! This book is designed to provide the examinee with 300 pages of newly developed content, covering all of the topic areas in NALA’s CP Exam. The book is written by attorneys, paralegals, and paralegal educators who share their knowledge and skills with examinees to help them study for the exam. You can purchase this book exclusively from the NALA website.

Affinity Discounts

As a member of NALA you receive EXCLUSIVE local and national discounts on hundreds of products and services. To access these deals view the Affinity Discounts page on our website and use the password: Naladeals!


		Use password: Naladeals!