Welcome to the Las Vegas Valley Paralegal Association (LVVPA).

• 2019 Conference & Expo will be July 11 - 13 (Thur-Sat) at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa - Scottsdale/Phoenix.

More information is available at the NALA website for this event!

The 2018 NALA Conference was held in St. Louis, MO.  To obtain recordings of the Conference, see the website at NALA.org. 

·         to check our webpage for events, notices, and other important information –  click here: https://www.nvbar.org/member-services-3895/sections/paralegal-division/

·         to sign up for CLE near you to increase your knowledge in your practice area – check the State Bar’s CLE calendar here: https://www.nvbar.org/member-services-3895/cle/liveseminars/

·         to volunteer your time to a cause you are passionate about… the ABA encourages paralegal participation in pro bono work  – ask me for a list of pro bono opportunities for paralegals in your area, and/or check the State Bar’s Access to Justice & Pro Bono page here: https://www.nvbar.org/member-services-3895/pro-bono/

·         to check out FastCase, an online research tool FREE for members of the State Bar of Nevada, check it out here: https://www.nvbar.org/member-services-3895/member-benefits/fastcase-2/

·         to participate and get involved with the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Nevada – we’ve got a lot to offer!

·        The Paralegal Journal, Issue I, Spring 2017 – newsletter:

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… check out our newsletter!

Submit your articles or other newsworthy items for consideration for the next issue of The Paralegal Journal by emailing Conni Hebert @ chebert@bhfs.com. Consideration will be given to all member and non-member submissions.

NALA NEWS

CERTIFIED PARALEGALS

v  On-demand Webinars

The National Association of Legal Assistants-Paralegals (NALA) offers on-demand webinars available online to members and non-members; see below for a list of upcoming webinars. NALA webinars are a fast, convenient, and now an even more affordable way to get the legal education you need.  Continuing education for all paralegals is NALA's mission. Registration is fast and easy! See https://www.nala.org/continuing-education for details on upcoming live courses, self-study courses, and upcoming webinars.

v  Certified Paralegal testing

The Certified Paralegal examination is available Monday-Saturday each day in January, May and September. Applications must be received by NALA no later than the published deadline dates; the January 2018 testing window is fast approaching… you must submit your application by December 1, 2017. To be eligible for NALA’s Certified Paralegal examination, a paralegal must meet NALA’s educational requirements. See www.nala.org/certification/exam-application-and-qualifications for qualification details.

Thank you,

Conni J. Hebert ACP®

Chair, Paralegal Division

STATE BAR OF NEVADA

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