Associations

How active are you in local trade organizations and special interest groups? Here are some organizations we recommend:

American Corporate Counsel Association ACCA is the in-house bar association, a specialty bar association comprised solely of attorneys who practice law as employees in corporations and other private sector organizations. 
ACCA operates in six primary business lines:
Advocacy, Education/CLE, Knowledge management, Networking, Publishing, Services

Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advocate for the expanded hiring, retention, and promotion of minority attorneys in corporate law departments and the law firms that serve them. Kelly Law Registry is a proud sponsor of the MCCA/Dupont Primary Law Firm job bank.

International Paralegal Management Association The International Paralegal Management Association, formerly known as the Legal Assistant Management Association,  promotes the development, professional standing and visibility of paralegal management professionals.

National Federation of Paralegal Associations A non-profit professional association comprising state and local paralegal associations throughout the United States and Canada which monitors and supports the paralegal profession.

American Bar Association Network Includes info on the structure and governance of the ABA, news and our monthly membership magazine, as well as membership information and services.

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Educational and networking opportunities for legal administrators.

National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) Provides continuing education and certification programs for paralegals