NALA - The Paralegal Association

Happy National 529 Day! 🎉 Did you know 529 education savings plans can now be used for professional certification expenses, including CP® Exam prep materials, exam fees, and maintenance? Investing in your future as a paralegal just got even easier. How are you celebrating today?

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NALA is proud to support IAALS as a 2026 Charity of the Year partner.

Across the country, IAALS is advancing solutions that help more people access the legal help they need — including expanding the role of allied legal professionals, licensed paraprofessionals, and other trained providers who increase capacity, improve affordability, and strengthen access to justice.

This work reflects what the legal profession has long recognized: skilled legal professionals, including paralegals, are essential to delivering effective, high-quality legal services.

Learn more and support IAALS’ work here: iaals.du.edu/nala

Sip & Shop retail vendors wanted! 🛍️ The 2026 NALA Conference & Expo is coming to Denver July 16-18! We are looking for unique brands and businesses to bring this shopping experience to life, including health and beauty, tech, artisanal goods, crafts, services, and luxury items.

Share your products with 400+ paralegals from across the country. Only a limited number of vendor spots are available, and each spot is just $70. On-site hotel parking starts at $30. Apply today at https://nala.org/online-exhibitor-sip-n-shop-registration-form/

Poll observers have long played a role in promoting transparency and public confidence in elections, but their history also shows why clear legal boundaries matter. This month’s NALA News article explores the evolution of poll watching, its connection to voting rights, common misconceptions, and the safeguards in place to protect voters from intimidation or interference.

Read the full article here: https://nala.org/poll-observers-history-purpose-and-legal-boundaries/

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication will never be forgotten. We are so incredibly grateful today and every day.

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Join us for our next free-for-members session, “Strategic Storytelling for Legal Leaders: Influence and Impact” at 12 p.m. CT on June 3. This live webinar is FREE for NALA members and only $26 for nonmembers. Attendees can earn 1 hour of non-substantive CLE while exploring how to build trust, strengthen communication, and influence outcomes in legal settings.

Spots are expected to fill up fast, so register today: https://nala.org/courses/w2627-strategic-storytelling-for-legal-leaders-influence-and-impact/

After more than 30 years of dedication and service to NALA, Vanessa Williamson is retiring from her role as Member Services Representative – Membership.

Vanessa began her journey with NALA November 1, 1995, and over the years, she has truly done it all. From recertification to conference event planning to membership, and everywhere in between, she has made a lasting impact every step of the way. If you’ve ever spoken with Vanessa, you know her influence at NALA goes far beyond her job title. It can be seen in the intentionality, care, and personal connection she offers in every call, email, and conversation with members and nonmembers alike. She has been a familiar, welcoming presence for countless people, and her heart for service has helped shape the NALA experience for so many.

Please join us in congratulating Vanessa on her retirement and thanking her for 30+ INCREDIBLE years with NALA. Vanessa, we are so grateful for you and the legacy you leave behind. You will always be part of the NALA family 💙 💚