Virginia Legal Support Professionals

(formerly VALS...the association for legal professionals)
A state association of NALS...the association for legal professionals

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Virginia Legal Support Professionals is organized for the purpose of providing education to those engaged in the legal services profession. Its mission is achieved by promoting the ethical conduct of its members by sponsoring programs on continuing legal education and professionalism within the Commonwealth of Virginia and through it continued commitment to the NALS Code of Ethics.

Newfoundland dogs are good to save children from drowning, but you must have a pond of water handy and a child.

From drowning, but you must have a pond of water handy and a child.

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The 2019-2020 Officers are: Caroline Adler, President; Melinda Childress-Dearing, President-Elect';Tammy Christl, Vice-President; Crystal Vehouc, Recording Secretary; Patti Berman, Treasurer; Kelly Hickey, VALS Liasion, and Cindy Hughes, Parlimentarian.

Newfoundland dogs are good to save children from drowning, but you must have a pond of water handy and a child.

From drowning, but you must have a pond of water handy and a child.

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Obtaining a NALS certification demonstrates career commitment, builds credibility, showcases skills, and opens the doors of opportunity to enhance your career in the legal industry. NALS offers three unique certifications and four legal designations dedicated to the legal services profession. NALS has the certification for you, whether you are beginning a career in the legal industry or are a veteran paralegal ready to display your skills.

Newfoundland dogs are good to save children from drowning, but you must have a pond of water handy and a child.

From drowning, but you must have a pond of water handy and a child.

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS

A Special Meeting of the Members has been scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2020 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (time subject to change). This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.
To register for the meeting, please use the link below.
Zoom Registration
Meeting details will be emailed to you upon registration.

Items that will be discussed and voted on at the Special Meeting of the Members in October include:
Report of the Financial Review Committee
Presentation and approval of the 2020-2021 Budget
Authorization of Reimbursements**
Approval of Executive Committee Recommendations
Announcement of 2019-2020 Scholarship Recipient

MORE DETAILS ON THE ABOVE MATTERS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE MEMBERS AS THOSE DETAILS ARE FINALIZED.

**Any member who has expenses that require reimbursement should forward their voucher to President Caroline Adler as soon as possible.

CERTIFICATION

Obtaining a NALS certification demonstrates career commitment, builds credibility, showcases skills, and opens the doors of opportunity to enhance your career in the legal industry. NALS offers three unique certifications and four legal designations dedicated to the legal services profession.
VLSP offers scholarships, mentorships, and study books for certification. For more information, please contact us!

2019-2020 Officers

VALS functions through its administrative body, the Board of Governors, which is composed of a representative from each local association and the elected and appointed officers of VALS.

NALS

NALS is a dedicated, ethical, professional association that gives back to the profession as well as its members.

Scholarships

Each year VALS presents a scholarship to a student based on need, ambition, and merit for the purpose of furthering his/her education in the legal field.

NALS Code of Ethics

Members of NALS are bound by 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.