The conference features speakers from diverse aspects of the legal industry who will present current information on key areas of law. Through the presentations and discussions from some of the industry’s most respected experts and leaders, attendees can earn continuing legal education (CLE) credits. The conference planning committee is currently accepting speaker proposals.

In addition to education, the conference welcomes exhibitors of products and services key to helping legal professionals perform at a high level every day. Full details about becoming an exhibitor are available, although exhibit space is limited.

“We are ecstatic this year’s conference is in the PNW,” said Jacquelynn Chaffee, PP, the 2024 NALS Conference co-chair. “Our National Conference is a fantastic opportunity for legal professionals to interact with other professionals outside their local network while expanding their knowledge on a wide variety of topics.”

All legal professionals are welcome to attend – NALS members and non-members alike. A detailed schedule, registration costs, and other details will be added to the website when confirmed. 

“I am also very excited for our national conference this year,” said Keegan Stanley, PP, the 2024 NALS Conference co-chair. “NALS is celebrating 95 years as an organization, and it’s supporting professionals by offering exceptional educational and networking opportunities. See you in Portland!”

About NALS:

Established in 1929 by Eula Mae Jett, NALS was incorporated as the National Association of Legal Secretaries in 1949 and renamed the National Association for Legal Support Professionals in 2021. NALS has been a leader in the legal services industry offering continuing legal education, certifications, and networking to legal support professionals across the country. NALS members represent every area of this industry from paralegals and legal assistants to legal administrators and office managers. Because of this diversity and an openness to welcome all members of the industry, NALS offers a broad spectrum of expertise to make the programs offered valuable to all members of the legal services industry. This year, NALS is celebrating their 95^th anniversary, and they are excited to continue supporting legal professionals for years to come. Learn more at http://www.nals.org.

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The rooms offered are a standard room for $159 per night or a room with south-facing city, river, and mountain views for $179 per night.

Check out some photos of the hotel below, and book your room using this link.

NALS 70TH Annual Conference pin costs $7.

Pins will be available onsite during the conference.

For mail orders, make your check payable to NALS of Detroit, and mail payment to Gayle Lawson, 4355 Quail Ridge Lane, Newport, MI 48166.

The conference will feature speakers from diverse aspects of the legal industry who will present current information on key areas of law. Through these presentations and discussions, attendees will have the opportunity to earn continuing legal education credits from some of the industry’s most respected experts and leaders.

In addition to education, the national conference will welcome exhibitors of products and services key to helping legal professionals perform at a high level every day. Retail vendors of crafts, jewelry, and clothing are also part of the exhibit hall. Evening receptions give attendees time to network and celebrate their hard work over the last year.

Nakia Bradley-Lawson, president of NALS, said, “I am excited to be able to return to meeting in person while adding online education for members unable to travel. NALS members value relationships. Time and time again I hear how being able to tap into our national network of legal support professionals is one of the greatest benefits of NALS.”

Matthew develops and provides a variety of training programs for business, industry, and educational groups in Mid-South Health Systems' 20-county area, as well as for Mid-South staff.  In addition, Matthew handles much of the company's public relations and marketing. 

Before his current position, Matthew was director and therapist at Mid-South's Paragould Outpatient Clinic for three years.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, he has 30 years' experience in mental health services. In addition to his responsibilities at Mid-South, Matthew provides educational and motivational presentations across the U.S. 

He has been a junior and senior high public school teacher, the administrator of a private school, started two businesses, written music in Nashville, produced an award-winning motion picture, and traveled extensively. His first book, Leaving Fingerprints, is available on Amazon and Kindle, as well as directly from the author.

Matthew completed his bachelor's degree in education (Mathematics) at Arkansas State University, a master's degree in counseling psychology and family studies at the University of Tennessee, and pursued post-graduate studies in psychology at ASU. 

Join NALS at this year's 68th Annual Education + Networking Conference for Matthew's keynote session titled 'Finding a Life More Remarkable.'

Register by June 15, 2019 to save $90! This national #NALSPALS event is well known for offering excellent legal education while creating a fun environment for you to enjoy your time away from the office. 

The NALS Foundation proudly sponsors Jeff Barnes, leadership success coach and Disney speaker, as the opening keynote speaker for the NALS 67th Annual Education and Networking Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.

Jeff Barnes is the best-selling author of The Wisdom of Walt: Leadership Lessons from the Happiest Place on Earth and Beyond the Wisdom of Walt: Life Lessons from the Most Magical Place on Earth. Known as Dr. Disneyland, he teaches the only accredited college course on the History of Disneyland. He is an international Disney motivational speaker, higher education administrator, university professor, and leadership/success coach. He has more than thirty-five years of professional speaking experience and nearly twenty years’ experience leading teams in higher education and teaching more than twenty different college courses.

He attributes his passion for Disney parks to his love of history, story, and success. He believes the parks teach us some of life’s greatest lessons—as long as you know their history, know what to look for, and you are willing to connect it all to your own story. Jeff lives in Riverside, California, with his family. When he is not speaking, teaching, or writing, Jeff enjoys spending as much time as possible in “The Happiest Place on Earth.”

Jeff uses the magical story of Walt Disney, Disneyland, and Walt Disney World to challenge you to think bigger, expand your expectations, and never stop dreaming!

Join NALS at this year's NALS 67th Annual Education and Networking Conference. This national #NALSPALS event is well known for offering great legal education while creating a fun environment for you to enjoy your time away from the office.

You can view the NALS Board of Directors Live video from our NALS Facebook Group by visiting this link. You must have a Facebook account and join the Facebook group to access the video.