Membership:
Our organization is a tri-level organization with NALS being the national group, VALS the state (Virginia) group, and HRLSA...the association for legal professionals is the local chapter. NALS offers guidance to the VALS and HRLSA groups most notably through educational programs and publications such as Online Learning, e-NALS and . The key reasons for membership…
• Professional an
d personal development
• Leadership and mentoring opportunities
• Networking opportunities
• Employment network
• Career advancement
• Travel opportunities
• Awards/recognition
• Friendship
…are achieved mostly at the state and local levels. Membership Requirements:
• Membership is available to all persons currently employed in the legal field or in a field connected with the legal profession
Dues:
• $128.00 ($108 national; $10 state; $10 HRLSA)
Meetings
• A Notice of Meeting is sent to all members with time, place and location of meetings.
• Dinner meetings are held on the third Monday of each month beginning at 6:00 p.m.
• The cost of the meeting only is $1; dinner extra.
• Dinner is followed by an educational program.
• A business meeting follows the program. Special Programs
• Membership Meeting held each year.
• Bosses’ Night. Annual banquet featuring Boss and Member of the Year Awards held each year
• Day-in-Court. Annual program held each year providing educational information specifically dealing with our local courts
• Social meetings are held in July and December. Code of Ethics:
Members of NALS…the association for legal professionals are bound by the objectives of this Association and the standards of conduct required of the legal profession. Every member shall:
Encourage respect for the law and the administration of justice;
Observe rules governing privileged communications and confidential information;
Promote and exemplify high standards of loyalty, cooperation and courtesy;
Perform all duties of the profession with integrity and competence; and
Pursue a high order of professional attainment
For further information please browse our website or contact an officer.
