Texas ALP is the leading and only all-inclusive association for legal professionals that provides continuing education and professional development programs for all of its members. Chartered in 1955, Texas ALP is an integral part of the legal community, working to improve the quality and effectiveness of the delivery of legal services. Today, the work performed by well prepared and educated legal professionals plays an essential role in all areas of law relating to the personal or business well being of clients.
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Texas ALP's Role in Preparing for the Future
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For more than 55 years, Texas ALP has assisted the legal profession in addressing many issues associated with its growth and the inherent role of the legal professional. In addition, Texas ALP is always available to assist those interested in joining the legal profession; more specifically, students enrolled in college-level educational programs.
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Let our 55 years of experience help you today!
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Texas ALP membership includes more than 400 legal professionals working in traditional and non-traditional law firms, corporations, governmental agencies, legal service agencies, and other law-related entities. Texas ALP is proud to have members from Amarillo to Brownsville and El Paso to Longview and every major city in between.
All Texas ALP members have unlimited access to a number of benefits and programs designed to advance and empower their professional education and growth, including four certification programs, member discounts on educational conferences, and cutting-edge CLE programs. A serious association devoted to all legal professionals is very much needed and Texas ALP fills this need.
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Texas ALP recognizes the many changes occurring in the legal profession. Texas ALP has - and always will continue to support the growth and expanding role of the legal support professional. Texas ALP members are able to stay current and participate in these changes.
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Professionalism and Ethics. The legal profession has faced many issues regarding professionalism and ethical standards. As such, Texas ALP members adhere to a Professional Code of Ethics. This Code shows the commitment of Texas ALP's members to increase the quality of legal services. It also recognizes the profession's responsibility to the legal community and the consumer.
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Educational Opportunities. Texas ALP supports the growth and expansion of the legal support profession by addressing educational issues for the practicing legal support professional, as well as students seeking a career in the legal field.
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Professional Development. As the legal profession evolves, legal support professionals can rely on Texas ALP to offer innovative opportunities for growth. Recent examples include leadership training seminars and study courses in preparation for the ALS...a basic certification for legal professionals, the PLS...an advanced certification for legal professionals, and the Professional Paralegal exams. Texas ALP is at the forefront in offering legal education certifications for all levels of legal professionals.
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Development of the Profession. Texas ALP encourages all members to take advantage of the three levels of professional certifications offered by NALS. Texas ALP offers all levels of the legal team the option to validate their experience and job skills, establish credentials, and confirm their value to the legal field. These three certification exams provide the legal field with a professional standard by which to evaluate all legal professionals.
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Education. As legal matters delegated to legal professionals increase in complexity, so do the market demands on educational standards for those entering the legal profession, both in terms of general education and formal training. Throughout its 54-year history, Texas ALP has recognized and met its commitment to examine issues and explore new and innovative means by which legal education may be made available to all members of the legal team, regardless of their years of experience. Texas ALP will continue to assist the profession in validating and expanding the roles of the legal professional, and by responding to the ever-changing legal field. Texas ALP continues its commitment to ensure the professionalism and the vital role played by the legal team in the delivery of quality legal services.
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Networking. Another very important benefit of membership is networking. Although this term may be overused, netowrking truly is critical for career development and management. When you initiate a conversation and exchange business cards, you establish a contact base that you can call upon for advice, information, and resources to assist you with questions or contacting legal vendors. You can also reach members through social networks and communities established within those networks.
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For more membership information or to have additional questions answered, please contact Texas ALP's membership chair Samantha Tandy, PLS. Samantha is a member of Midland's local chapter, Midland ALP. She can be reached via mail c/o Davis, Gerald & Cremer, PC, 400 West Illinois, Suite 1400, Midland, Texas 79701, by telephone at 432-687-0011, or via email at sltandy@dgclaw.com.
For a copy of the current membership application, please click here.
For a copy of the current secondary membership application, please click here.
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To obtain information regarding membership in a chapter near you, please contact the president or director in the area closest to you. Texas ALP has these local chapters:
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ARLINGTON LPA
President and Director: Tracy Kemp, CP, PP, PLS, TSC
AUSTIN LPA, INC.
President: Laura McCarty, PP, PLS
Director: Patti Heaney, PLS
CORPUS CHRISTI ALP
President: Pat Rowe, PP, PLS
Director: Karen Moss, PP, PLS
DALLAS ALP
President and Director: Sharon J. Lee
EL PASO COUNTY LSA
President: Carol Gutierrez
Director: Gina Picasso, PP, PLS
FORT WORTH ALP
President: Gina Kammerdiener
Director: Sharon Simpson, PLS
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HOUSTON ALP
President: Cynthia Barrett, PP, PLS, TSC
Director: Rita C. Alesi, PP, PLS, TSC
LUBBOCK LPA
President: Krystyn Garcia
Director: Barbara Sucsy, PLS
MIDLAND ALP
President and Director: Samantha Tandy, PLS
NALS OF AMARILLO
Co-Presidents: Christy Dement
Ione Mixon or Ione Mixon
Director: Rhonda Rogers
SAN ANTONIO LSA
President: Christy Coats, PLS
Director: Bette A. Tower, PLS
WACO LPA
President: Pat Ritter
Director: Mary Bullard, CLA, TSC-RE
WICHITA COUNTY LSA
President: Monica Warner Walker
Director: Dianna C. Roberts, PLS, TSC
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