NALS News and Updates for February 2018
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 Keep Your 'Self-Limiting' Beliefs in Check

Recently I was having a mini attack, I had all these self-limiting beliefs floating around in my mind.   I thought about the lofty goals I had set for myself, disappointments I encountered along the way, and failures I thought I was never going to bounce back from.

Grammar Nuggets
We Appreciate Proofreading Tips Each and Every Day

Use of the phrase each and every is really duplicative. Each really means the same thing as every. 
 
Ask Eula Mae
How to Present a Problem to the Boss

I'm not so sure how to deal with these problems and not very comfortable with interrupting the attorneys to ask about solutions because I don't want to waste their time. Although it is a small office, it is a busy one. Do you have any advice?
 

The next piece of this series on the Spirit of Eula Mae (stolen from the Disneyland Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln display) is Individualism.  The definition of individualism is "a view that stresses the importance and worth of each person." 

Latest News and Updates
Adventure Tulsa Conference Registration Closes March 1, 2018 

Registration for NALS' Spring legal education conference is closing soon. Be sure to take advantage of earning 11 CLE hours in the course of 2 days, all while enjoying your #NALSPALS! 

NALS acquired a DEEPLY-DISCOUNTED rate at the Hyatt Regency Tulsa hotel at $99.00 per  night for the event. Although no CLE will be hosted there, you will feel quite comfortable in this Downtown Tulsa hotel. Hotel r eservation deadline is Tuesday, March 13, 2018.  

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2018 Volunteer Opportunities Announced

Every year the NALS Board of Directors is actively engaged in analyzing the challenges and opportunities for the Association, identifying the high-impact legal industry trends or developments affecting the members, and strategically using the association resources to build member value.

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Southwest Airlines Partners with NALS to Provide Discount Airfare for National Conference

Beginning on March 1, 2018, NALS conference attendees will receive a discount and bonus Rapid Reward points from Southwest Airlines through our SWABIZ® account. Southw est Airlines is offering an 8% discount off Anytime & Business Select® fares and a 2% discount off select Wanna Get Away® fares for travel to and from the conference. Book your travel between March 1, 2018, and September 2, 2018, to take advantage of the discounted rates. (Discounts are available for travel September 16 through September 24, 2018.)

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NALS Foundation News
 
NALS Foundation Gearing Up for 2018 Initiative Launch: Let's Go Full Circle!

NALS Foundation Trustees are preparing to unveil the launch of the Full Circle Campaign. 

Join us on Facebook to see what great events and fundraising opportunities are in store!

NALS Social Media Corner
NALS Facebook Events

Did you know you can follow along with NALS event updates through your personal Facebook? Simply access the link below and click 'Interested' on events you see that you would like to know about. Then, when NALS posts updates about the events, you will receive a simple notification. 

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Upcoming
Events & Deadlines

1/1/18 - 09/15/18 - NALS Traveling Gavel Challenge

2/22/2018 - 2/24/2018 -  NALS Study Hall Live! Series





3/21/18 - NALS 2018 Online Leadership Course Release  (Registration Open)

April 6-7, 2018 - Adventure Tulsa 2018 (Legal Education Event)




5/1/2018 -  ABA Law
Day 2018

5/19/2018 - ALP Certification Exam Date
7/5/2018 - NALS 2018 Leadership Appreciation Day (Save the Date!)

Topics

Corporate Law
Civil Litigation  New!
Criminal Law
Real Estate
Family Law
Certification Exam Study Hall 
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2018 Traveling Gavel Challenge

As mentioned in the Facebook Live Video above, NALS Board of Directors will be sending a USB gavel to various chapters who are willing to participate. This USB drive will be used for chapters to upload their photos from their chapter. These gavels will be sent around until the  NALS 67th Annual Conference in Mesa, Arizona (Phoenix). 


Continuing Legal Education Opportunities and Updates
Resource Center Staff 
Tammy Hailey, CAE -  NALS Executive Director -  NALS Foundation Director 
Maria Easterly  - Certification & Education Manager 
Lydia Goodner -  Meetings & Communications Manager
Morgan Ballou - Membership Services Coordinator 

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