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CHATTANOOGA
LEGAL PROFESSIONALS
Chartered 1957
“Celebrating 50 Years”
CLSA – Chattanooga Legal Professionals (formerly Chattanooga Legal Secretaries Association) was formed and chartered in December 1957.
CLSA is part of a tri-level professional association comprised of TALS – Legal Professionals of Tennessee, and NALS … the association for legal professionals.
CLSA is a non-partisan, non-union, non-sectarian, and non-profit organization based on the principles of service to its members, to attorneys, to courts, and to the general public.
MISSION STATEMENT
We are committed to deliver quality legal service through
continued education and increased professionalism,
promote and recognize a high standard for members
through the certification program, and provide networking
and personal growth opportunities for our members.
PURPOSE
To unite into a local and national organization all persons employed in work of a legal nature, enabling ideas to be exchanged, knowledge to be increased, and to develop friendships with others sharing an interest in the legal field.
To create and maintain high standards of loyalty, expertise, and ethics in the legal profession.
To stimulate an interest in professionalism, integrity, and the advancement of education by its members.
To cooperate with and assist attorneys, judges, bar associations and their affiliates.
To keep members informed of new developments in legal procedures.
CODE OF ETHICS
Members of NALS . . . the association of 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.
2007 - 2008 OFFICERS
President:
Pamela M. Thomas, PP, PLS
Baker, Donelson, Bearman,
Caldwell & Berkowitz
1800 Republic Centre
633 Chestnut Street
Chattanooga, TN 37450-1800
423/209-4151
Email: pfthomas@bakerdonelson.com
President-Elect:
Evia D. Betts
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz
1800 Republic Centre
633 Chestnut Street
Chattanooga, TN 37450-1800
423/209-4119
Email: ebetts@bakerdonelson.com
Vice President:
Janis G. Medaugh
Baker, Donelson, Bearman,
Caldwell & Berkowitz
1800 Republic Centre
633 Chestnut Street
Chattanooga, TN 37450-1800
423/209-4193
Email: jmedaugh@bakerdonelson.com
Recording Secretary:
Gail C. Spitler
Baker, Donelson, Bearman,
Caldwell & Berkowitz
1800 Republic Centre
633 Chestnut Street
Chattanooga, TN 37450-1800
423/209-4139
Email: gspitler@bakerdonelson.com
Treasurer:
Angela S. Wallace, CPS
Miller & Martin
832 Georgia Avenue, Suite 1000
Chattanooga, TN 37402
423/756-6600
Email: awallace@millermartin.com
Governor:
Janet G. Daniel, PLS, CPS
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz
1800 Republic Centre
633 Chestnut Street
Chattanooga, TN 37450-1800
423/209-4105
Email: jdaniel@bakerdonelson.com
For additional information:
www.talstn.org
www.nals.org
WHAT DOES MEMBERSHIP IN CLSA OFFER YOU?
LEGAL EDUCATION through seminars and workshops held on local, state, and national levels. Speakers at monthly meetings keep members abreast of any new developments in law and court procedures.
CONTACTS with persons experienced in specialized lines of legal work and procedures.
DEVELOPMENT of leadership roles.
PARTICIPATION in civic and service projects.
OPPORTUNITY
to develop friendships and improve communications with legal support staff and attorneys throughout the city, community, county, state, and nation.
EMPLOYMENT
referral services provided free to members seeking employment in the legal field.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to any person employed in the legal field, whether in the public or private sector, courts, trust departments of banks or trust companies, or in a corporate legal department.
CLSA’s effectiveness in serving the legal community is dependent upon its continued growth through the addition of qualified, professional members. CLSA needs and welcomes new members.
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
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ALS
Three-part, four-hour exam:
*Written Communications
*Office Procedures and Legal Knowledge
*Ethics, Human Relations and Judgment
PLS
Four-part, one-day exam:
*Written Communications
*Office Procedures and Technology
*Ethics and Judgment Skills
*Legal Knowledge and Skills
Professional Paralegal
Four-part, one-day exam:
*Written Communications
*Legal Knowledge and Skills
*Ethics and Judgment Skills
*Substantive Law
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Requirements one year general office experience, accredited office curriculum courses, or NALS Training Course
Requirements: three years experience in legal field, partial waiver for certain degrees or other certifications
College Credit available on PLS Certification
Requirements five years experience performing paralegal/legal
assistant duties, or partial waiver with paralegal certificate or degree
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“Professionalism + Education = Excellence”
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MONTHLY MEETINGS
Monthly membership meetings of CLSA are held on the second Thursday of each month. Meetings are held either at noon at the offices of Miller & Martin or at 5:30 p.m., usually at the offices of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz. The 5:30 p.m. meeting place is subject to change for special occasions. Each meeting includes a speaker on legal education or another topic of interest to members and a business meeting. CLE credit has been approved for attorneys who attend the meetings. For further information concerning times and locations, please contact Pamela M. Thomas at pfthomas@bakerdonelson.com or (423)209-4151 or Evia D. Betts at ebetts@bakerdonelson.com or (423)209-4119.
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