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Recognition

Nominate a NALS Chapter to be profiled in the NEW Chapter Spotlight feature in an upcoming issue of the NALS docket

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Featured Content

The May issue of the NALS docket has arrived! This issue includes a great e-Learn article over workers’ compensation, the 2013 Professional Development Conference Recap, and a feature article from the Grassroots Innovators Committee in which they share the results of a recent membership/marketing survey. The Staff Notes column will provide timely association news and the Grammar Nuggets column will give you helpful pointers for better writing in your day-to-day work life. A Member Spotlight article over Charniece Rollie will even highlight the accomplishments of one of our very own!
The Sometimes Blurry Ethical World of  Witness Preparation
So there I was, sitting at my desk having a perfectly enjoyable afternoon of responding to discovery requests  when I get a call from a friend asking if I could write something on the topic of ethics for her group of legal professionals. “Sure,” I say, “but what is there that your group members could possibly want to hear from me that they do not already know, noting they are undoubtedly already the cream of the ethical and professional crop ?”

Introducing Doris T. Compton, PP, PLS, NALS 2013-2014 President

The best advice Doris ever received was to “believe in yourself, always do your best, and whatever you do, make sure you can look yourself in the mirror and like what you see.” You will have the eyes of our NALS members on you as you serve as our president this year. Something tells me we are going to like what we see.

Introducing the NALS Green Guide! Are you concerned about the massive amounts of paper your law firm uses each day?  Do you creep through the halls at the end of the day turning off lights that were left burning long after attorneys and staff members went home?  Would you like to learn more about how you can reduce your consumption and use resources responsibly?  If you answered yes to any of these questions or if you are interested in learning how to create and promote a sustainable office environment, then NALS is here to help.

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