February + March 2019

Introducing the 2019-2020 NALS Board of Directors - View Here

UPCOMING EVENTS NALS Study Hall Live! Series |  Link | Dates + Topics Vary NALS Board of Directors Annual Retreat |  Link | 3/7/2019 Leadership Identification Committee Application | Link | Deadline Extended: 4/1/19 NALS Legal-Lympics (CLE Event) | Link | Deadline: 5/7/19 May 2019 Online Membership Meeting| Link | 5/13/19 NALS Chapter Clinic 2019 | Little Rock, Arkansas | Link | 9/24/2019 to 9/25/2019 NALS 68th Annual Education + Networking Conference | Little Rock, Arkansas | Link | 9/26/2019 to 9/28/2019 VIEW EVENTS From NALS Board of Directors A Call To Serve NALS is seeking dedicated members to serve on the national committee responsible for finding leadership executives for NALS Board of Directors. Apply to the Leadership Identification Committee (LIC) and play a valuable part in the association dedicated to furthering the legal support profession. Applications and nominations close on April 1, 2019. APPLY ONLINE!

TECHNOLOGY Why You Should Google Yourself to Monitor Your Online Brand These days, it’s not enough to have a great resume and cover letter. Employers also want to investigate your online brand before offering you the job. In fact, a  study by Jobvite  found that 93 percent of recruiters will review a candidate’s social profile before making a hiring decision. READ MORE CAREER TIPS 10 Networking Mistakes That Make You Look Unprofessional Avoid these common issues and slip-ups that put your professional connections and career growth at risk. It seems that every networking event comes with a few cringe-worthy moments. From listening to a self-indulgent sales pitch to being asked out on a date, sweaty handshakes, and annoying name-dropping, being on the receiving end of networking mistakes isn't fun. READ MORE What Happens After You Reach The Top? A Career in NALS and Beyond Patti Infanti, PP, PLS, Legal Administrative Assistant for Ballard Spahr LLP, has been a legal professional most of her life and a member of NALS since 1995.  In this time she has served in high capacity in her local and state chapters and for all members through NALS national task forces and boards. You can see her natural talents coming out from her service to NALS. READ MORE

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FROM NALS.ORG/NEWS CERTIFICATION/EDUCATION NALS Releases the Virtual Legal Training Course (VLTC) This is the moment many of our members, future members, and educators have been waiting for. A compiling of education materials for the legal support professional that rivals all. This easy-to-use course is only the cost of your membership dues, which vary based on state and local affiliations. This course is free to access by all members in good standing for personal or chapter use.  READ MORE EVENTS + TRAINING Chapter Clinic 2019 Provides Discussion, Training, and Idea Generation for Volunteers + Leaders Link LEADERSHIP Do YOU Want To Be on the SAGES Team? A Quick Look at this Thriving National Committee| Link ONLINE EXAMS Study Sessions for Grammar, Accounting, Legal Citations, Ethics, Technology, and More! | Link

FROM NALS RESOURCE CENTER STAFF CHAPTER FINANCIALS Immediate Attention Required— IRS 990N Form | Link LEADERSHIP 2019 National Volunteer Opportunities Posted Online | Link VOLUNTEERS Theme and Dates Announced for National Volunteer Appreciation Event | Link

February/March 2019 CLE Quiz Challenge LOGIN & ACCESS THE QUIZ HERE This month's featured topic:  Civil Rights Each month the NALS Certification and Education Department releases an online quiz that will test your knowledge of the featured topic of the month.  Members who score an 85% or better will receive 1 FREE CLE automatically upon completion. You may use outside sources for the answers, if necessary. You must be an active member with NALS to receive this free CLE!

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