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Brynne Williamson, Certified PP, PLS

NALS Region 7 Director

c/o Graham & Dunn PC

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Seattle, WA 98121-1128

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2009-2010: Issue 4November 2009

think big!think big!think big!think big!

INS IDE THIS I SSUE:INS IDE THIS I SSUE:INS IDE THIS I SSUE:INS IDE THIS I SSUE:

Greetings 1

Congratulations to Region 7sNewly Certified Members 1

Special Entertainment Report 2

7 Questions forMarion Squibb, PLS 3

NALSof Portland Carnival 5

Welcome New Members! 6

NALS Dues Waiver 6

NALS of Greater SeattleMembership Drive 7

Save the Date 8

Member Snapshots 9

NALS Education Conference andNational Forum Recap 11

Upcoming events 24

Greetings Region 7 Members!

Oh my goodness! There is a lot going on with NALS and with Region 7! NALS of

Anchorage hosted its Nuts & Bolts of Grammar seminar and NALS of Portland

put on a membership Carnival, an event that is sure to be the envy of NALS

chapters all around. NALS of Greater Seattle held their kickoff event at Safeco

Field, enjoying a Mariners game, and IDALS converged on Coeur dAlene for a

weekend of education, networking and fun! Those are just a few of the many

events hosted by Region 7 chapters.

We also had a fantastic showing of Region 7 members in Irvine. And I am thrilled

to report that at our Region 7 meeting, the members in attendance voted

unanimously to donate $750 to the NALS Foundation for sponsoring the Keynote

Speaker in Branson, Missouri next Fall.

Im also excited to report to you that we have moved up to 2nd2nd2nd2nd place in the Think

Big contest! Thats only one spot away from 1111stststst place!place!place!place!We only have a fewmonths to go in this campaign, but I know we can do it! Dont forget, the Region

that wins this contest will have their 2010 regional conference welcome reception

paid for andthe out-of-state Think Big Team members will be flown out to attend

the conference with the rest of the Region. So get out there and RECRUIT,So get out there and RECRUIT,So get out there and RECRUIT,So get out there and RECRUIT,RECRUIT, RECRUIT!RECRUIT, RECRUIT!RECRUIT, RECRUIT!RECRUIT, RECRUIT!

Thank you for your continued support of our organization!

~ Brynne Williamson, PP, PLS, NALS Region 7 Director

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR

NEWLY CERTIFIED REGION 7

MEMBERS!

Patricia Kenney, ALS (nonmember WA)

Jenna L. Kent, ALS (ID)

Maureen Delauriea, PLS (AK)

Amy Jean Doran, PLS (WA)


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Region 7 NewsRegion 7 NewsRegion 7 NewsRegion 7 NewsPa e 2

Congratulations to the 2009 NALS Purple Glob AwardsCongratulations to the 2009 NALS Purple Glob AwardsCongratulations to the 2009 NALS Purple Glob AwardsCongratulations to the 2009 NALS Purple Glob Awards

Peoples Choice Winner, Ann Lang!Peoples Choice Winner, Ann Lang!Peoples Choice Winner, Ann Lang!Peoples Choice Winner, Ann Lang!

Live from the Purple carpet in Irvine, California...its the NALSFoundation Purple Carpet Gala! Okay...not really. By the timeyou read this article, this event will have already occurred.

The actresses and actors were in fine form...dressed to the ninesand beyond! As can be seen by the photos, many FoundationTrustees or NALS Board members were dressed up in costume forthe event.

The evening began with various members dressed up in costumeand walking the purple carpet into the event room where theywere met by loads of paparazzi and onlookers. Some of the starsin attendance were Mae West, Miss Piggy, W.C. Fields, CruellaDeVille, Tigger, Annette Funicello, Dorothy from the Wizard ofOz, Lucille Ball, Aretha Franklin, Dolly Pardon, and Elvis.Emotions were high with the possibility of winning a Purple Glob

award!The stars worked the room hard...giving interviews, showing offtheir fabulous costumes, and taking photographs with audiencemembers, all with the hopes of winning the infamous Purple Globaward!

Our MC for the evening, Phyllis Diller, aka Mary Jo Denman, PP,PLS, started off with a bit of a comedy relief act of her own. Imust say as entertaining as she was, she should keep her day job!Stars were brought to the stage in groups of threes, introducedand asked a question or two about their character. Some wereeven asked to sing...just ask Brynne Williamson. What a greatvoice she has! After all of the stars were interviewed, the starswere given five additional minutes to work the audience for theirvote and donations to the Foundation.

While the ballots were being voted, the audience was entertainedby a REAL comedian. For the life of me, I cannot remember his

name (Im old, what can I say!). He was a retired legal assistantwho gave up his day job to become a comedian...a successful one Imight add! He kept us all laughing with his many jokes about thelegal community, attorneys, judges, etc...

With all the ballots counted, the Stars were asked to walk the stageone more time before the awards were announced. The timearrived...drum roll please...and the winners of the Purple Globawards were:

Best Actress Dee Beardsley, PP, PLS, as Mae West(sponsored by Region 8)

Best Actor Patti Infanti, PP. PLS, as W. C. Fields(sponsored by Region 8)

Best Supporting Cast Region 8

Peoples Choice Award Ann Lang as Cruella

DeVille (sponsored by Region 7) Lifetime Achievement Award Dee Beardsley, PP,

PLS, Patti Infanti, PP, PLS, & Karen Becker, PP, PLS,(sponsored by Region 8)

Our own Region 7 Director, Brynne Williamson, PLS, was deckedout as the cutest Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz! Check out hercostume! Another Region 7 member, Ann Lang, should have, in myopinion, taken the Best Actress award for her costume and portrayalas Cruella DeVille. She played the character to a T from themoment she was suited up til the end of the evening...

I must take this moment to thank Region 7 for paying for myregistration to this conference; it was by far one of my mostmemorable ones! Mucho gracious!

Special Entertainment Report by Lissa Flannigan, PLS


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If youve been to any recent NALS, Region 7 or NALS of Washingtonmeetings, youve likely run into NALS of Snohomish Countymember, Marian Squibb. Marian has been a member of NALS for 36years and is always willing to try something new. Whether shescreating a profile on Facebook or learning new dance moves,Marian continues live life to its fullest!

I hope you enjoy learning more about Marian and h er pioneeringwork as a long-distance assistant.

1. Before you retired, what area of law do you practice? Our attorneys were general practice with only three

attorneys.

2. You and I have talked a little bit about your business. In todays terms you would be called a virtual

assistant. Can you tell me how you came up with the idea for your business? I was planning to leave the

firm, and my husband came up with the idea when we were at a NALS state meeting in Spokane and visited the

Lexitron word processor display unit. He was a big supporter of my NALS involvement.

3. What was a typical day like for you in your office and how did you manage supporting your clients across

the country without email and instant messaging? I had originally hoped to have all attorneys for my clients,

but it didnt work out that way. I found that many did not like to have files leave their offices. I did have

two or three regular sole practitioners I did work for. I had purchased a telephone dictating machine, so the

attorney could dial the special line and then operate the Dictaphone. It worked quite well most of the time,

but depended, of course, on the ability of the individual to do a good job of dictating. When I first started, I

would dress as though I was going to work at an office, and go downstairs to my virtual office. Then I spent a

lot of time at first trying to figure out what hourly rate I should charge, figuring in the cost of my equipment,

overhead, etc. Some of the first jobs I had were transcribing hearings (like Hewlett Packard, and Snohomish

County meetings. As you can see, my first days didnt really have a routine. When I got busier, I did hire

help. Then, I moved to an office up on Highway 99 and worked from there for six years. By then, I had one

full time and one part-time employee. The business had developed into doing resumes and small jobs for

walk-in customers. I spent a fair amount of time on the accounting and proofing the work. The business at

that time was not making a profit, so since I didnt have anything to sell, my personal attorney suggested I

move the business back home and just play with it.

4. What were the toughest obstacles you faced running your business? The toughest for me was networking

at the Chambers of Commerce and other groups, but I think I grew from it. I find it difficult to pick out the

toughest obstacles, because I was actually enjoying the experience.

5. What were the biggest perks? I think the biggest perks were the friends I have made, and I at least made

enough money to pay for my memberships in NALS and Snohomish County Women Business Owners

Association. I wasnt tied down to an 8 to 5 job, because I was the person who delivered the finished work,

and I was out trying to promote the business.

6. If you could do things all over again, would you choose the same path for yourself? Yes. I have learned so

much from my experience.

7. You won at least one prize at every conference weve attended together. How do you explain your

incredible luck? Must be the number of years I have been attending. I didnt win anything trying to gamble at

the hotel in Las Vegas this summer.

7 Questions for Marian Squibb, PLS

By Brynne Williamson, PP, PLS


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NALS OF PORTLAND (OREGON)NALS OF PORTLAND (OREGON)NALS OF PORTLAND (OREGON)NALS OF PORTLAND (OREGON)

Recruiting CarnivalRecruiting CarnivalRecruiting CarnivalRecruiting Carnival September 2,September 2,September 2,September 2, 2009200920092009

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.6 p.m. to 8 p.m.6 p.m. to 8 p.m.6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Cost: $18.00 for dinnerCost: $18.00 for dinnerCost: $18.00 for dinnerCost: $18.00 for dinner

We put on an old fashion schoolhouse type Carnival. We did it with minimal expense. Main cost was food and

the Henna artist.

ATTENDEESATTENDEESATTENDEESATTENDEES: We had 15 in attendance. We had 18 sign up.

FOODFOODFOODFOOD: Fabulous chicken and ribs, black bean salad, pasta salad, strawberries and watermelon, cookies, chips,

lemonade, water, and soda pop.

Our President, Judy Gehrke PLS, CLA, gave a recruiting and membership speech of about 10 minutes. She explained

our association, its benefits, its members, and its dedication to education.

GAMESGAMESGAMESGAMES:

Balloon/dart gameBalloon/dart gameBalloon/dart gameBalloon/dart game. Pop a balloon, answer a grammar question correctly, and you win a reusable bag donated byLegal Northwest. (We had a peg board, we blew balloons up and stuck them through the holes in the peg board.

Stood about 10 feet away and threw darts.)

Fishing gameFishing gameFishing gameFishing game. Used a makeshift fishing pole to capture a pink or purple ping pong ball and win a prize. (The

fishing pole was a tree branch with a small container tied and duct taped on the end, you fished around and

brought out a purple or pink ping pong ball and you won a packet of goodies from LNS Court Reporting. There

were other colored ping pong balls and plastic golf balls to make it more difficult.) The prize packets included

clown noses, rubber ducks, note pads, etc.

Wheel of ChanceWheel of ChanceWheel of ChanceWheel of Chance. You spun the wheel. If you landed on 2, you were out of luck and had to go to the end of the

line and try again. If you landed on 4, you received a piece of candy. If you landed on 1 or 3 you answered

correctly a legal question and won a t-shirt from Naegeli (we have 2 medium, 2 large, and 2 x-large) or a travel

lotion, small candle, or notepad (by Judy Gehrke). (The wheel of chance was made out of foamcord and linesdrawn on it with the numbers. The spinner was also out of formcord and put on with a screw, washers and nuts

dividing it.)

Fortune TellerFortune TellerFortune TellerFortune Teller. (Beovich Walter and Friend court reporting) Was the wife of a Beovich employee. Oh she was

great. She had a crystal ball and read your fortune. If you life was going to spice up, you received a bag of hot

peppers. If something sweet is going to happen to you, you received a chocolate bar with BWF on it. If you were

going to be coming into a bounty, you received a small bag of tomatoes (my favorite). If you were going to get

some help with your filing, you received a BWF fingernail file. It was just wonderful. (She had place mats,

tablecloths spread around on the table, her crystal ball was a bulb cover with a fake candle inside turned on, and

the vegetables came from their garden and their neighbors garden.)

Henna ArtistHenna ArtistHenna ArtistHenna Artist. Oh my, she was great. Just about everyone received one.

COMMENTSCOMMENTSCOMMENTSCOMMENTS: Several people comments to me that they havent had such fun in a long time. A couple memberssaid they forgot how much fun they have with our members and will be attending more functions. So, we have a

win-win situation.

OUTCOMEOUTCOMEOUTCOMEOUTCOME: A new member, members coming back into attendance, and just plain fun with a little education.

VENDOR COMMENTSVENDOR COMMENTSVENDOR COMMENTSVENDOR COMMENTS: Everyone asks us for money all year it was so nice you didnt. You just invited us to

attend or donate something we already had.

We had several vendors say that next year they would like to be in charge of a carnival table and man it for

the evening. Love it!

ContactContactContactContact: Brenda Piplovick, PLS [email protected]


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Region 7 NewsRegion 7 NewsRegion 7 NewsRegion 7 News

Welcome New Region 7

Members!

August 2009:Glenna Bishop NALS of Anchorage

Connie Crookston BLSA

Danielle C. Gauger LLSA

Jenna L. Kent, ALS BLSA

Jennifer A. Lynn NALS of Anchorage

Jennifer Ronda NALS of Greater Seattle

September 2009:

Hillary L. Cosio Mt. Hood Legal Professionals

Lamia Barrington NALS of Greater Seattle

Esther M. Booker NALS of Greater Seattle

Courtney Burford NALS of Greater SeattleSharman Loomis NALS of Greater Seattle

Nancy Lygren NALS of Greater Seattle

Kathey Meyer NALS of Greater Seattle

Gigi Grasso-Knight NALS of Kitsap County

Tia M. Hudson, PLS NALS of Kitsap County

Nikki Tedders NALS of Mid-Willamette Valley

Angela L. Idomir NALS of Portland

Robert L. Renk NALS of Portland

Melanie A. Morman North IDALS

October 2009:

Diana M. Chin - Lane County LSP

Sheila Christenson - BLSA

Cynthia Concannon - NALS of Greater Seattle

Mary P. Davis - BLSA

Carol Hastie - Central Oregon Legal Professionals

Sabrina Home - NALS of Greater Seattle

Heidi Hunter - BLSA

Shane L. Kangas - NALS of Greater Seattle

Shelly Ossinger - NALS of Greater Seattle

Rae Rich - NALS of Pierce County

Jill Ruud - NALS of Pierce County

Karen Y. Sutton - NALS of Kitsap County

Brandi Willett - Central Oregon Legal Professionals

YOU CANYOU CANYOU CANYOU CAN GET YOUR NATIONAL DUESGET YOUR NATIONAL DUESGET YOUR NATIONAL DUESGET YOUR NATIONAL DUES

WAIVED!!WAIVED!!WAIVED!!WAIVED!!

NALS members that sign up five NEW members within

a 12 month period, beginning November 1, 2009, willget their national dues waived for the year (this

excludes state and local dues). The five new

memberships must be in the same category of

membership as the waived member, for example if

you are a regular member who pays $98 national

dues then you must sign up five new members in that

same category.

The new members must report you as their sponsor

when they submit their application to NALS and you

must fill out the waiver that COMES IN your renewalnotice when your dues are due. On the waiver form

you will indicate all five NEW members by name that

you sponsored and return it to NALS. As long as

everything matches up and all five new members have

been acquired within a 12-month period, then your

national dues will be waived for the year and you will

only be required to pay your state and local dues,

along with submitting the completed waiver form.

The five individuals you list must again be in yoursame category of membership and they must have

listed you on their application as their sponsor. This

Campaign begins November 1, 2009 and will run for

a minimum of two years.

Then Pay It Forward, tell the five members you signed

up that they too can get the following years dues

waived if they sign up five new members. Lets get

excited about our association and share it with others

that can benefit as well!


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REPORT OF REGIONREPORT OF REGIONREPORT OF REGIONREPORT OF REGION 7 GRANT PROJECT7 GRANT PROJECT7 GRANT PROJECT7 GRANT PROJECT

MEMBERSHIP DRIVEMEMBERSHIP DRIVEMEMBERSHIP DRIVEMEMBERSHIP DRIVE

BASEBALL GAME AT SAFECBASEBALL GAME AT SAFECBASEBALL GAME AT SAFECBASEBALL GAME AT SAFECO FIELDO FIELDO FIELDO FIELD

IN SEAIN SEAIN SEAIN SEATTLE, WASHINGTONTTLE, WASHINGTONTTLE, WASHINGTONTTLE, WASHINGTON

Name of ChapterName of ChapterName of ChapterName of Chapter: NALS of Greater Seattle

Contact PersonContact PersonContact PersonContact Person: President, Kathleen Cusack, PLS

Amount of Grant ReceivedAmount of Grant ReceivedAmount of Grant ReceivedAmount of Grant Received: $140

Project Completion DateProject Completion DateProject Completion DateProject Completion Date: September 29, 2009

Description of ProjectDescription of ProjectDescription of ProjectDescription of Project: Attended a Seattle Mariners Game at Safeco Field for our Kick-offevent of the year. We also used this event as a marketing tool/membership drive. Every member

was encouraged to bring a potential new member to the event. We provided the game ticketand snacks. Potential new members received their game ticket free of charge.

Was Project Successful?Was Project Successful?Was Project Successful? Was Project Successful? Our goal was to bring in new members. We had 6 potential newmembers sign up to attend, one being a student member. Unfortunately, the weather wasterrible and only 4 made it to the game. Invitations were sent to two of our technical colleges toinvite students to come as a networking tool. We did have 4 members and guests from NALS ofPierce County attend and it was a great event to network with other NALS chapters, whichdemonstrated to the potential new members how we all work together. We had 42 tickets and41 tickets were spoken for, so that part was successful. We gave the 2 free tickets to one of oursponsors, Watkins Reporting. We also had 4 additional sponsors obtain tickets. They are verysupportive of our association and wanted to participate in this event. I was disappointed in the

weather and not having more potential members come. I think in the future, while this was a funand great idea, it might be better to hold it in the summer when the weather is better. Theweather kept some people from coming to the game.

Recap of RevenueRecap of RevenueRecap of RevenueRecap of Revenue:

Cost of Tickets: $400 (including 2 free tickets)Total Revenue Received: $372Think Big Grant: $140Total Revenue: $112

We did profit on the event with the help of the generous grant. Our goody bags were donatedby Watkins Court Reporters and cookies were donated by Gretchen's Shoebox Express. Both

sponsors are very supportive of our association.Suggestions if other chapters would like to try this: If you plan to attend a sporting event, do itin the summer months when the weather is nice or attend an indoor sport. Otherwise, it was afun event and good networking to attract new members. Strongly encourage members to bringpotential new members to the event. Consider offering an incentive to members to do so. I didpay for one ticket myself for a new member and she was so appreciative that I think we might trythat again for another event. Surprise a member with a registration for our next seminar, local orstate meeting, or even a national meeting. Another suggestion from a member that attended thisgame was that next time we do something like this we all meet beforehand and go together asone group instead of meeting at our seats.


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RECAPNALS EDUCATION CONFERENCE

AND NATIONAL FORUM80 Years of Maximizing Your Potential!

Irvine, CaliforniaOctober 8 11, 2009

Just down the road from where it all began in 1929, the Stars gathered in Irvine, California tocelebrate the 80th anniversary of NALS. . . the association for legal professionals. We came from all overthe U.S. including Hawaii and Alaska to bask in the warmth of sunny Southern California. Some of us wentto the beach, toured Hollywood, visited a film studio, ferried to Catalina Island, checked out Disneyland andDowntown Disney, as well as the San Diego Zoo, and just enjoyed ourselves before settling down to aconference filled with networking, education, and fun.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

The Thursday morning ethics session titled, Sense and Sensibility was presented by JusticeEdward J. Wallin, formerly a Justice of the California Court of Appeals, and now with JAMS, the ResolutionExperts. Justice Wallin discussed the ethics involved in using alternative dispute resolution rather thanseeking resolution in the court system, which can be much more expensive and time-consuming. Hecovered ex partecommunications, ethical limits on lawyers during negotiations, representing related partiesin mediation, ethical duties of mediators, ethical duties of arbitrators, confidentiality, and settlementagreements.

The next session Thursday morning titled Terms of Endearment focused on Elder Law and waspresented by Judge Kim Hubbard. Judge Hubbard practiced as an attorney for 29 years specializing inElder Law for 18 years. She is currently serving as a family law judge. Judge Hubbard discussed abuse ofthe elderly in many different forms including physical, sexual, and emotional or psychological abuse,

neglect, financial or material exploitation, and abandonment. She discussed the victims, the abusers, andwhat can be done about the situation.

After a break for lunch, conference attendees were able to choose from either the Avery session onBusiness Solutions for Greater Productivity, or Criminal LawCSI: Irvine presented by Jennifer Contini,Senior Deputy District Attorney. Ms. Contini focused her discussion on tracing DNA and figuring out how tofind the prime suspect.

The afternoon wrapped up with the eighth annual Swap Meet where regions, states, and chaptersdisplayed their wares for sale to all NALS members.

Friday, October 9, 2009

Welcome/Town Hall Meeting: NALS President, Julie Abernathy, PP, PLS, officially welcomedeveryone to the 58th NALS Education Conference & National Forum. President Julie next shared somevery exciting news for NALS members. Beginning November 1, 2009, and running for a minimum of twoyears, any member who signs up five new members in their same class of membership within a twelvemonth period will get the national portion of their dues waived for the year. This plan could be called thepay it forward plan in that as we recruit new members weshould communicate to that potential newmember that if he or she recruits five new members within the year, she or he will also get their dues paidthe next year. What an awesome planfree dues for sharing our wonderful association with othersin the legal profession! So start recruiting and take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.


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President Julie then introduced the 2009-10 Board and the staff from the Resource Center (Saundra Bates,Membership Services Manager; Jennifer King, NALS Executive Assistant; Jay Moore, CommunicationsManager; Diana Price, Education/Certification Manager; and Tammy Hailey, CAE, Executive Director.President Julie also recognized Shirley Tune who holds down the fort while the rest of the staff attends theconference). A full list of the NALS leadership team can be found at: www.nals.org/aboutnals/committees/

Next, the NALS past presidents in attendance were introduced. These extraordinary womenincluded:

1996-97 Donna Dendy, PP, PLS, CLA from Texas; 2000-01 Marie Ringholz, PP, PLS from Georgia; 2002-03 September Holmblad, PP, PLS from Minnesota; 2005-06 Mary Jo Denman, PP, PLS from Georgia; 2006-07 Cathy Hankins, PP, PLS from Ohio; and 2008-09 Californias own Dee Beardsley, PP, PLS.

Immediate Past President and Nominations Chair Dee Beardsley then introduced the 2010-11

Board Candidates: Patricia E. Infanti, PP, PLS from Pennsylvania will serve as President; Julie Abernathy,PP, PLS from Texas will serve as immediate past president; and Faynell Poe, PP, PLS from Texas willcontinue as the Foundation Chair. Dee then introduced the candidates for 2010-11:

President-Elect Kathleen R. Amirante, PP, PLS Michigan

Secretary/Treasurer Rose Carter, PP, PLS, RP HawaiiHelene Wood, PP, PLS Texas

Certification Director Doris Compton, PP, PLS - ArkansasKaren Kuhn, PP, PLS MississippiKathy Sieckman, PP, PLS, CLA Arizona

Education Director Sherri Bowden, PP, PLS Michigan (not present)Jeannie Shaw, PP, PLS MississippiPeggy Sullivan, PP, PLS Missouri

Marketing Director Nancy Harris, PP, PLS AlabamaKaren McElroy, PP, PLS Arizona

Membership Director Tina Boone, PLS TennesseeSherri Krawitz, PP, PLS Missouri (not present)Marion Stone, PP, PLS Michigan

Region 1 Director Antoinette Van Schaick, PP, PLS New York(not present)

Region 2 Director Rita Ann Gilson, PP, PLS Pennsylvania

Region 3 Director Barbara A. Stone, PP, PLS Michigan(not present)

Region 4 Director Donice Alford, PP, PLS Tennessee


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Lisa Mitchum, PLS Georgia (not present)Deborah Waters, FPR Florida

Region 5 Director Renee Kleinjan, PLS Minnesota

Region 6 Director Tina Hurley, PP, PLS TexasReba Peden, PP, PLS Mississippi

Region 7 Director Brynne Williamson, PP, PLS Washington

Region 8 Director Karen Becker, PP, PLS California

Each year three outstanding legal professionals and members of this association are selected asfinalists for the Award of Excellence. The NALS Award of Excellence is the highest award that can be givento a NALS member. The three Award of Excellence finalists were introduced by President Julie and eachwas presented with a plaque:

Linda K. Adair, PLS - Little Rock, Arkansas Catherine A. Hankins, PP, PLS - Columbus, Ohio, and Karen McElroy, PP, PLS - Phoenix, Arizona.

The final announcement for this years Award of Excellence winner was made at the Recognition Luncheonon Saturday afternoon.

The next group to be introduced were those who will never be able to attend a NALS conference inthe same capacity again. They are the members who were attending their very first NALS conference andincluded Sylvia Bruchman, ALS, Carol Campbell, Constance Gantz, Cheryl Hebert, LeTreese Jones, LauraLugten, Brenda Reid, PP, CP, Allison Stack, Margie Stack, PLS, Judy Stephenson, PP, PLS, TSC, andMargarett Wilson, PLS.

It was announced that the Education Committee Products Subcommittee has recently completed abrand, spanking new ALS mock. It is currently in the last phase of proofreading and finalization. The newALS Mock will be available in early November.

The Exhibit Hall was open from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and members were encouraged to meet andtalk with all the exhibitors and sponsors. This year the exhibitors included Servenow.com/PInow.com;Deadlines on Demand; One Legal; Cookie Lee Jewelry; Avansic; Delmar, Cengage Learning; Elite CourtReporting; Avery Dennison; Liberty Mutual; Thomson Reuters; SetDepo; and Legal Directories PublishingCompany.

Foundation Chair, Faynell Poe, PP, PLS provided a Foundation update. Since 1989, the NALS

Foundation has endeavored to ensure that top notch legal services are the norm. It funds quality educationprograms for legal professionals working with attorneys and the public to enhance their skills and providethe latest information on their profession. During the 2008-09 fiscal year the Foundation awarded grants inexcess of $23,000 distributed among all 8 regions, 5 state associations, and 14 chapters. In addition, theFoundation sponsored the NALS Jett Awards, and funded Keynote speakers for both the NationalEducation Conference in Norfolk and the Professional Development Conference in Tulsa. The Foundationalso donated over $7,500 to provide new double pane windows for the Resource Center and chairs for theLearning Center.


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Faynell announced this year the Foundation Trustees anticipate awarding even more funds forgrants to chapters, states, and regions for their education and certification programs. They will continue tosponsor the NALS Jett Awards and fund nationally acclaimed keynote speakers at both conferences. Inaddition they will maintain the NALS Foundation Learning Center.

The Foundation also strives to keep the good of the legal profession in the public eye, emphasizinga positive image of the profession and the importance of qualified competent legal professionals.

The Foundation Scales of Justice Award is a recognition award designed to recognize persons orentities in the legal community who improve access to justice, improve the quality of legal services, promotethe legal profession, or support the community where they work and live.

Faynell pointed out that the Foundation programs would not be possible without the support of allmembers who contribute through the Circle Donor program and by supporting the silent auction andsweepstakes events at NALS meetings and at the Region meetings each year. This year again $20 boughttickets for the Sweepstakes Drawing. Members also had the opportunity to participate in a silent auctionand live auction in the Exhibit Hall

Finally, Faynell reminded everyone that on Saturday evening the Foundation would be hosting thePurple Carpet Gala with comedian Carey Tobaben providing entertainment after dinner.

President Julie then announced that the 59 th NALS Conference and National Forum would beOctober 20-24, 2010, at the Chateau on the Lake in Branson, Missouri. The room rate is $119 for doubleoccupancy and reservations can be made by call 1-888-333-5253, and telling them you are with NALS.The cutoff date to get the NALS rate is September 21, 2010, unless the block fills up before then, so makeyour reservations early.

The Professional Development Conference is scheduled March 11-13, 2010, at the DoubletreeWarren Place in Tulsa. The room rate at the Double Tree is $99 and you can make your reservation by

calling 1-918-495-1000. Again, make sure you tell them you are with NALS. The deadline for the NALSrate is February 1, 2010.

Another exciting announcement was this year in Tulsa, NALS will be offering a one-day cramsession followed by the opportunity to sit for the exam of your choice. The cram session is scheduled forMarch 10, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at a cost of $99. All three certification exams will be administered onMarch 11, 2010.

The Exhibit Hall was officially opened and members enjoyed visiting with exhibitors, looking overFoundation Auction items and buying their tickets.

Keynote Speaker Gavin W. Manes, Ph.D.

Dr. Manes is a nationally recognized expert in digital forensics. He is currently the President andCEO of Avansic, a firm that provides the legal, business, and government sectors with a variety ofprofessional services, including digital forensics, electronic discovery, and data preservation. His topicRedaction: What you Dont Know Can Hurt You provided an overview for handling privileged informationin the context of digital forensics investigations and the electronic discovery process. Dr. Manes discusseddocument production, redaction methods and challenges, clawback for privilege issues and solutions, andthe defining and production of metadata.


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The afternoon sessions gave attendees the choice between Special NeedsOrdinary People,presented by Donna Bashaw, Esq. and TechnologyYouve Got Mail, presented by Professor JackLerner.

Ms. Bashaw discussed the new legal specialty called Special Needs Law. Although this area of law

overlaps in some areas with Elder Law it is more specialized. The session covered trusts, benefits,transition planning, promotion of independent living, housing, medical/health care, employment, education,advocacy/litigation, and capacity/guardianships/conservatorships.

Professor Lerner covered the effects of e-mail in our work and private lives, the redistribution ofwhat might be a private e-mail, what cybersquatting means, and what clickfarming is. He also provided anupdate on the most recent court decisions regarding Internet law.

We finished the days activities in the Exhibit Hall with the closing of the Silent Auction and a liveauction led by Leslie Keys, PP, PLS, followed by the 80 th Anniversary Welcome Party sponsored by LegalDirectories Publishing Company. Legal Directories has been a sponsor of NALS since the 1950s and hasbeen publishing state legal directories since 1935. They publish 23 state directories and are recognized as

the official directory for eleven state bar associations. Attendees were totally awed by a magnificent videopresentation produced by Jay Moore celebrating the memories of NALS first 80 years. President Julierecognized all life members and past presidents in attendance and officially began the anniversarycelebration with dinner and a DJ for our dancing enjoyment.

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Saturday morning again brought choices for attendees with two legal sessions. Do the Right Thingled by Professor Ronald Rotunda focused on helping legal professionals work through ethical challenges byproviding a helpful decision-making process. Industry Trends9 to 5 presented by Judith Finnegan,provided insight into the future of legal support professionals by following up on the ALAs predictionsregarding the future of the legal secretary as presented in their 2000 White Paper.

After a short break, Morgan Chu, Esq. presented DiversityAnd Justice for All, a session aimed atbringing to light how ethnicity and cultural differences play a role in professional development in the legalfield.

Alternatively, attendees participated in a Focus Group session entitled, The Economy, theChanging Law Firm Environment, and the Role of the Modern Legal Professional led by NALS PastPresident Donna Dendy, PP, PLS, CLA. The results of this Focus Group are reported at the end of thisRecap.

At the Recognition Luncheon, President Julie provided an update to the Think Big Membershipchallenge that began in March 2009 in Tulsa. Each region has 4 team leaders consisting of the regional

director, one membership committee member, one marketing committee member, and a Foundationtrustee. The teams meet monthly to discuss ideas and efforts within their own regions. This campaign willcontinue through February 28, 2010, when it will be determined which region surpassed its goal of reachinga 10 percent net growth The winner will be awarded a reception at their 2010 regional conference and theteam leaders will be assisted with airfare and hotel accommodations so they may join in the celebration atthat region conference. President Julie then introduced the Think Big teams and recognized their hardwork of encouraging membership retention and growth.


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President Julie reminded all of us to push membership recruiting and retention within our localchapters and states and again outlined the exciting new membership incentive. Any member who recruitsfive new members in their same class of membership within a 12 month period will have their national dueswaived for the year.

President Julie acknowledged the hard work and dedication and thanked all the Members of NALSof Orange County who volunteered to make this conference a success. NALS Education Director DorisCompton, PP, PLS, presented certificates of appreciation to those members who secured speakers orprovided other help to NALS in coordinating this conference:

Caryn Wolchuck, PP, PLS, CPS/CAPKaren Becker, PP, PLSCarrie GagneAndrea HughesEstelle Pete, PLSChristine RossLeslie Wolchuck

President Julie acknowledged members in attendance who received their CLE award this past year:

Talley Brathovd, PP, PLSTwila Bowersmith, PLSTheresa Estopare, PP, PLS

NALS Certification Director Kathy Cline, PP, PLS recognized the members in attendance whoreceived their PLS certification since March 2009Tanya James, PLS; Lorena Lucas, PLS; and MarionSarcuni, PLS. All ALSs, PLSs, and Professional Paralegals were then asked to stand and be recognized.Kathy continued by asking all exam administrators in the room to stand and be recognized.

Kathy then acknowledged the members in attendance who renewed their PP certification:

Donice Alford, PP, PLS Meri Nelson, PP, PLS, TSCKaren Becker, PP, PLS Faynell Poe, PP, PLSMyra Beckham, PP, PLS Jeanne Preston, PP, PLSTalley Brathovd, PP, PLS Gay Sellers, PP, PLSMarcie Carter, PP, PLS Jeanne Shaw, PP, PLSRose Carter, PP, PLS Mary Smith, PP, PLSKathy Cline, PP, PLS Peggy Sullivan, PP, PLSDoris Compton, PP, PLS Debra Taylor, PP, PLSBabs DeKeyser, PP, PLS Gloria Thomas, PP, PLSTheresa Estopare, PP, PLS Vicki Van Pelt, PP, PLS

Shelley Fintor, PP, PLS Jane Vande Velden, PP, PLSRita Ann Gilson, PP, PLS Mary Vickers, PP, PLSCynthia Kelly, PP, PLS Elizabeth Wells, PP, PLSKaren Kuhn, PP, PLS Theresa Wilson, PP, PLSMary Lenhart, PP, PLS Caryn Wolchuck, PP, PLS

Karen McElroy, PP, PLS Helene Wood, PP, PLS, TSCTamara Michalak, PP, PLSJanice Miller, PP, PLS


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All members in attendance who renewed their PLS certification were acknowledged:

Julie Abernathy, PP, PLS Nancy Harris, PP, PLSTwila Bowersmith, PLS Lorraine Kane, PLSMarcie Carter, PP, PLS Mary Lenhart, PP, PLS

Kathy Cline, PP, PLS Karen McElroy, PP, PLSVernelle Collins, PP, PLS Jeanne Shaw, PP, PLSCindy Combs, PLS Debra Taylor, PP, PLSKathy Cusack, PLS Gloria Thomas, PP, PLSBabs DeKeyser, PP, PLS Loretta Ulmer, PLSTheresa Estopare, PP, PLS Mary Vickers, PP, PLSSandra Gibbons, PLS Caryn Wolchuck, PP, PLS

Jo Yantz, PLS

Kathy remarked that all members who seek the challenge of becoming certified and continue tolearn and grow in their profession by renewing their certifications are truly remarkable and outstanding.

President Julie explained the criteria for the NALS Award of Excellence. She thanked the Award ofExcellence judges, Jeannie Cabel, Alan Friedman, Esq., and Carlos Colorado, Esq. NALS President-ElectPatricia E. Infanti, PP, PLS joined President Julie at the podium. President Julie then acknowledged all pastAward of Excellence recipients in attendance including:

Jeanne Shaw, PP, PLS Karen Kuhn, PP, PLSPatricia Infanti, PP, PLS Janice Miller, PP, PLS CPSBetty Wells, PP, PLS, TSC Helene Wood, PP, PLS, TSCShirley Vanderbeck, PP, PLS, CLS, CLA, CNSA, CM

Finally, the moment we had all been waiting for and amidst table drum rolls, it was announced thatKaren McElroy, PP, PLS, was selected as the 2009 Award of Excellence winner!

President Julie reminded everyone to visit the Foundation during breaks and to attend theFoundation Closing and sweepstakes drawings at 6 p.m.

After lunch, attendees again had a choice between two sessions. BankruptcyGone with the Windpresented by William Lobel, Esq. covered the state of the general economy with specific emphasis on thereal estate market and the likely changes to the Bankruptcy Code under the Obama administration. Thesecond session was a Focus Group on The Lean, Mean, Green Machine conducted by Marie Ringholz,PP, PLS and Brynne Williamson, PP, PLS. The results of this Focus Group are reported at the end of thisRecap.

The final two sessions of the day again gave members a choice between Computer ForensicsTheNet by Matthew Sant, Esq. and Criminal Law-Traffic led by Judge David Thompson and Judge Erick

Larsh. Mr. Sants session focused on the internet and what data tracks we leave behind and who may beout there with us. He brought sobering insight into the reality of who or what may be following us. Welearned from Judges Thompson and Larsh that illegal drug use is now estimated to kill someone aboutevery 30 minutes in the United States. Many of the more than two million people incarcerated in the UnitedStates today have serious drug problems. The criminal justice system has responded by developingtreatment programs as alternatives to incarceration for non-violent drug offenders. The session provided anoverview of both pre-trial and post-trial treatment alternatives, with particular emphasis on collaborativeDrug Treatment Court programs.


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Members then off to their Regional meetings before heading to the closing of the Foundationsweepstakes drawings.

Members returned for the Foundation Purple Carpet Gala where they were greeted to the rare treatof mingling with the stars, the likes of which have never been in the same room together before, nor,

fortunately will ever be again. We saw Scarlet OHara with that handsome devil Rhett and swooning AuntPittyPat. Mae West and W. C. Fields strolled in the room along with Annette Funicello, Auntie Mame,Carmen Miranda, and Phyllis Diller (in fact Phyllis seemed to be everywhere to the point we thought wewere seeing double at times). Tigger frolicked with Ms. Piggy and they both had to watch out for evilCruella De Vil. The two Dorothys had to be especially watchful of their faithful little ToTos with Ms. De Vilaround. The wonderful Lucy Ricardo was on hand, although without the handsome Ricky, who must havebeen crooning at the Club. Dolly Parton and Aretha Franklin also joined us on the carpet, although we arenot any closer to knowing the answer to are they real or not as Dolly was not sharing her secret. Theevening also presented us with a little class with the entrance of Krystal Carrington from Dynasty and theQueen herself Queen Elizabeth all the way from England.1 The evening was awesome and our stars outdid themselves. The event was hosted by the one and only (not really we discovered) Phyllis Diller whowas in rare form with her laughter and biting humor. In the end the Purple Glob awards went to Mae West,

W. C. Fields, Cruella De Vil, and Region 8.

As if we all werent holding our stomachs from laughter enough, Comedian Carey Tobaben, aformer paralegal, shared his very humorous insights of the legal profession and what it takes to be able towork for lawyers. A grand night it was and good time was had by all.

Sunday, October 11, 2009NALS Foundation Chair, Faynell Poe, PP, PLS, announced that $19,722.05 was raised from

Foundation auctions and sweepstakes drawings, Circle renewals, and star entry fees and star donationsover the weekend.

Faynell then introduced the Closing Keynote speaker, Lisa Marie Platske, President/CEO of UpsideThinking, Inc., whose presentation, The Power of Motivation! Increasing Your Sphere of Influence

provided insights into what motivation can do for us in developing relationships and increasing our ability toinfluence others.

For the first time, highlights of this NALS Conference were provided instantly to all members notable to attend. Many members uploaded pictures to their FaceBook pages as soon as the eventshappened. In addition guest blogger Kristina Duncan posted regular comments to Twitter to keep herfollowers informed of all a NALS conference has to offer.

Thanks to our NALS of Orange County members, Tammy Hailey, CAE, and our Resource Centerstaff who helped us celebrate the NALS 80th Anniversary in Irvine, California, where it all began!

Kathleen Amirante, PP, PLS2009-2010 NALS Secretary/Treasurer

1Scarlet OHara (Julie Abernathy) Rhett Butler (Reba Peden) Aunt PittyPat (Karen Kuhn) Mae West (Dee

Beardsley W. C. Fields (Patti Infanti), Annette Funicello (Karen Becker), Auntie Mame (Helene Wood),Carmen Miranda (Faynell Poe), Phyllis Diller (Doris Compton) Tigger (Tina Hurley), Ms. Piggy (CathyHankins) Cruella De Vil (Ann Lang) Two Dorothys (Kathy Cline and Brynne Williamson) Lucy Ricardo(Tammy Hailey), Dolly Parton (Kathie Amirante) Aretha Franklin (Karen Jackson), Krystal Carrington(Marion Sarcuni) and Queen Elizabeth (Nancy Harris)


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FOCUS GROUPThe Economy, The Changing Law Firm Environment, and

The Role of the Modern Legal Professional

Facilitated by: Donna Dendy, PP, PLS, CLAAssisted By: Mimi Mangrum

The attendees at this focus group discussion were very enthusiastic to share their comments, suggestions,views, and experiences regarding the topic of the changing law firm environment because of the economyand the legal professionals role in the law firm of the future.

The following issues were identified by the attendees:

Question #1: Other than layoffs, how does firm downsizing effect staff?

SMALL FIRM RESPONSE:

Increased work load without compensation More work It has made the staff smarter, better and more efficient It has effected family relationships Decreased flexibility No overtime On the job training instead of formal training Increased billing- more frequent billing Sense of guilt/insecurity

MEDIUM FIRM RESPONSE: The morale is lower Employees are working in unfamiliar areas of law

LARGE FIRM RESPONSE: Higher risk of malpractice Decreased benefits and perks Distrust in administration Reduced ability to do work for NALS De-skilling - doing more word processing instead of work

Question #2: What steps are law firms taking, in addition to or other than layoffs, in order to reduceor cut expenses?

SMALL FIRM RESPONSE: Sharing of equipment More part time employees/not replacing employees that have been let go More email, faxes No bonuses or raises Less outsourcing - copies, document production Recycling of supplies Cutting back on CLE days Not paying for conferences


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MEDIUM FIRM RESPONSE: Float pool Less ordering of supplies Mandatory retirement

LARGE FIRM RESPONSE: Raising benefit contribution amounts Less sending employees to meetings, conferences/ using video conferences instead Closing and consolidating branches Sharing Office Space/flex hours Cheaper quality of supplies

Question #3: How does staff cope with and reduced stress in the face of firm downsizing?

SMALL FIRM RESPONSE: Vent with co-workers, family and not take it personal

Socialize less, prescription medicine and anger Discussion groups, group lunches, get away from desk Actually taking a lunch Work together as a team Facebook/OnLine Communications

MEDIUM FIRM RESPONSE: Using leave time - taking more than before Focus on something other than work Dont talk about work at lunch hour

LARGE FIRM RESPONSE:

Move Better treatment of co-workers Go to Conferences Adhere to work hours - have a life Positivity EAP - assistance programs Outsourcing within firm

Question #4: In light of the downsizing and increased expectations with fewer resources, whatresources/training/services do you need?

SMALL FIRM RESPONSE: Webinars Additional authority - check signing, etc. Training on the latest software Uniformity in document production/firm documents Updated equipment Same equipment in the firm Make yourself valuable


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MEDIUM FIRM RESPONSE: Lexis and West Law training Video Conferencing Need help within the firm back (word processors, floaters, team structure)

LARGE FIRM RESPONSE: Technology Training Access to all programs Cross training in practice areas

The information shared during this Focus Group provided some interesting solutions:

Question #5: What does the law firm of the future look like?

5 years out:

Closures of firms Attorneys out of the office - electronic office Staff at home Voice Recognition Software Contract Attorneys Virtual Office Staff in one office/ Attorneys in another office Paperless office File site - file email in certain files/scan then file

10 years out:

Online - outsourcing to virtual paralegals Equipment at home

Technology will change and force firms to do the same

FOCUS GROUPThe Lean, Mean, Green Machine

Facilitated By: Marie Ringholz, PP, PLS and Brynne Williamson, PP. PLSAssisted By: Kathie Amirante, PP, PLS

The attendees at this focus group discussion were very enthusiastic to share their comments, suggestions,views and experiences regarding the topic of going green. What are we doing or being asked to do to bemore environmentally friendly? What are modern law firms doing to go green?

The following topics were discussed during this focus group session by the attendees:

Discussion about what is being done in the workplace Overview of the legal professions involvement in sustainability Benefits of going green Questions/challenges


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The information shared during this Focus Group provided some interesting solutions:

Ideas that could make the workplace more environmentally friendly: Conservation Recycling

Conserving resources E-mail documents rather than printing Give up bottled water, bring own water bottlehave water cooler Get rid of paper cups and plastic glassesUse real mugs and glasses Get rid of Styrofoam cupsuse biodegradable cups biodegradable Double sided filing, asci disks for transcripts in court Have building maintenance replace fluorescent tubes with eco friendly light bulbs Use sensors to turn lights off when rooms are not occupied, or to turn off all unnecessary lights by 7

p.m. automatically Use recycled toilet paper and paper towels Regulate air conditioning by number of people Review documents on screen

Go electronic Use green caterers Use green companies to do business with Choose local sustainable food Use green cleaners that are not toxic Turn off computer at end of day Use alternative transportation to travel to and from work Firm buys bus pass for all those who can get to work on buses Use park and rides when available, carpool when feasible

What individuals are doing or being asked to do to be more environmentally friendly:

Light sensors Do not turn lights on Ride your bike to work Use alternative transportation Shred Paper Get rid of paper and plastic cups Write articles for firm newsletters Post on website what you are doing to go green so that clients are aware of your efforts can be

used as a marketing tool Going green, print only if necessary Recycle file folders, binders, E-mail rather than print for review Donate or recycle books Breakdown boxes for recycling


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What is your biggest question or challenge about going green?

Concern with cost it takes to implement plan or system Getting the attorneys on board to get away from paperit is their safety net, Copying faxes for distribution, e-mail, and printed copy (show them what it actually costs in paper) Learning curveget word out on how to do it Finding vendors of recyclable biodegradable supplies in your area Space within office to put recycle containers Habits and mindset of other employees State courts still require paper People dont get it and dont believe in itABA may have a committees, etc, not every attorney is

ABA membersstart with yourself and encourage

Does your firm/workplace have an established procedure for its sustainability structure?

Top 10 Things a Law Office Can Do To Be More Sustainable Provide recycling containers at each work station Print double-sided Review documents on screen Go electronic Use recycled-content paper Use a green caterer Green your cleaners Turn off your computer at the end of the day Take alternative transportation to work Consult the Office of Sustainable Developments Green Tenant Improvement Guide

before your next remodel

Please contact Marie Ringholz, PP, PLS, at [email protected] for a more detailed description of thediscussion and/or a copy of the PowerPoint presentation.

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