NALA Conference Update

As we all do our part to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, your NALA team continues to monitor closely the travel and congregation restrictions, along with the other recommendations, from our public health officials. Although we have not yet changed our plans regarding the 2020 Conference & Expo scheduled for July 9-11 in Atlantic City, we are certain changes will need to be made at some point and to some degree.

Over the next several weeks, we will be reviewing the options available to us, including virtual opportunities, if a conference reduction is necessitated. We will communicate via email, social media, and through our website as any changes are made. Registration costs, including early-bird dates and discount expirations, will be reviewed during this time as well. Options and final decisions will be announced no later than May 15, if not sooner. Please be assured that our current policy allows for a 100% refund for conference registration cancellations prior to June 9, 2020. We appreciate your patience as we navigate this ever-changing landscape.

In the meantime, and especially for those who might be at home during this time, our live webinars are still scheduled as planned. Also, our on-demand webinars and online courses are still available without changes. 

We will be in touch as we have more information to share. Be safe and take care of each other!

🎧The Paralegal Voice Podcast:
Paralegals at Home: Carl's Tips for Healthy Remote Work Habits

The shift to remote work has been disorienting for many, blurring the lines between work life and home life, which can be a challenge to navigate. Paralegal Voice host Carl Morrison offers guidance to fellow paralegals on keeping a healthy schedule and positive perspective while working from home. In his second segment, Carl gives his take on the pros and cons of the ABA’s decision to remove the term “legal assistant” from their definition of a paralegal. Listen Now

We Appreciate Your Patience!

As we all do our part to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, the NALA staff is working remotely while our physical office is closed.  For this reason, we are currently not receiving or processing checks.  Please expect a delay in processing your membership renewal payment if you’ve paid via check in the last two weeks and for the next month or so. We appreciate your patience as we all navigate this situation together (alone but together). Everyone be safe and well at home! 

 

Please call our office if you have any questions, concerns, or to make payments over the phone via credit card … or if you just want to talk.  We’re here for you!

Please Help Us Keep in Touch with You!

We want to ensure you continue to receive your membership renewal notifications, important NALA communications, and special discount offers! Please log in to your NALA account and update your primary contact information (email address, street address, and phone number). If you have questions or need assistance updating your contact information, please call our office at 918-587-6828.

25% Off NALA Online Continuing Education

We hope you are keeping safe and have been able to follow through successfully with your community’s social distancing recommendations. We are in unprecedented times, and NALA understands that many of you are working from home, managing reduced hours, or are experiencing a furlough or layoff. As a positive opportunity during downtime, we have made most of our online NALA education opportunities* available to you at a 25% discount through April 30, 2020.

 

All you need to do is log in to your NALA account and select from any of the links below to register and pay for your education of choice. The discounted rate will be automatically applied upon registration. You may purchase as many courses or webinars as you wish at the discounted rate. You will have one year from the purchase date to complete them.

You can select from:

• Dozens of self-study courses
• Any of our upcoming live webinars
• More than 150 on-demand webinars
• A slate of Leadership Development courses
• All ACP courses, a savings of more than $110 from the nonmember fee (Reminder: You do not need to be a CP to take an ACP course and earn 20 CLEs.)

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NALA believes it is important for paralegals to develop their personal and professional leadership skills continuously. Whether you are in a management position, part of a team, or just an individual looking to improve, our courses will help you achieve the success you need! 

• Leadership Basics Course - Free for Active Type Members
  - Single Online Course
  - 1 Non-substantive CLE Hour
• Personal Leadership Bundle - $159 Members / $259 Non
  - 15 Online Courses
  - 16 Non-substantive CLE Hours
• Organizational Leadership Bundle - $159 Members / $259 Non
  - 23 Online Courses
  - 20 Non-substantive CLE Hours

Everyday Ethics for Paralegals

April 15  |  2 p.m. CT  |  CLE Hours: 1.5  |  ETHICS
The study of legal ethics can be dry and less than exciting. In real life, paralegals use ethics rules to guide them in everyday interactions with attorneys, opposing counsel, the court, and the public. In this webinar, participants are the audience of a legal professional talk show. The host of the show will answer letters sent by viewers regarding ethical dilemmas paralegals face in their daily work. The topics covered include confidentiality, conflict of interest, giving legal advice, inadvertent disclosure, reporting misconduct, fees, and client property. 

Bankruptcy Does Not End Litigation

In this webinar, we will discuss the following:

• The types of claims that are not discharged or that may be alleged that can deter discharge of individual debts
• The litigation process in bankruptcy once an adversary proceeding has been filed
• Adversary proceedings
• The ability not to get rid of certain debts and the actions individual creditors may pursue to have their claim against debtors be deemed non-dischargeable
• Results of adversary proceedings and what they may mean post- litigation and bankruptcy

Discover Your Career Happiness

Discover Your Career Happiness seeks to help mid-career professional women who feel stuck in their careers to create a path to their ideal work. The presenter believes that work CAN and SHOULD be fun, and through a combination of introspective and actionable exercises, anyone can turn the car around and design a new and exciting map to a happy career. It’s never too late, and the best time to start is now!

Congratulations to Our New NALA Certified Paralegals!

Congratulations to our new CPs from the February 2020 testing window! We know you must be proud of your accomplishment, and we wish you success in your professional career! If you have any questions about your certification, please do not hesitate to contact us at cle@nala.org or by phone at 918-587-6828. 

Top Three Reasons to Become a NALA CP

The NALA Certified Paralegal (CP) credential is key to respect and opportunity throughout the legal profession. Becoming a CP means that you have successfully passed a rigorous examination of the knowledge necessary to be an effective paralegal. Earning this credential is a proud achievement that comes with a career-long commitment.

Here are the top three reasons you should become a NALA CP:
1. CP credential has worldwide acceptance and recognition
2. Average salary increase of more than $4,000
3. Higher career placement and advancement opportunities

Learn more about becoming a CP!

NALA CP Exam Fundamentals - Third Edition

NALA’s Certified Paralegal Exam Fundamentals book is designed to provide the examinee with 300 pages of 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. 

Book Rates:
$99 - Members
$119 - Nonmembers

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