Hello Texas ALP Members:
First, I would like to say, “Thank You” and “Gracias” for your time, talent and treasure and for saying “Yes” to NALS, Texas Association of Legal Professionals and your local chapters. Each of you are a vital part of our Tri-level Association and together working hand in hand we are committed to being one.
In 1955, Catherine Mitchon of Corpus Christi became Texas ALP’s first President, and she proved to be an outstanding leader. She did not do it alone; she had many hands that worked together to help guide her to provide the necessary tools to make each member a better legal professional. Today, 70 years later, Texas ALP is still providing outstanding leadership to its members. Each of the past and present leaders of this association wants each member to become the best legal professional that our State Association has to offer. For each member to develop their own individual style, Texas ALP needs to offer engagement within legal communities around the state. Some of the necessary tools that Texas ALP offers to its members are continuing legal education, professional development, mentoring, community service, and networking opportunities to name a few. In order to grow professionally, we must all take risks. As Henry van Dyke stated, “Some succeed because they are destined to, but most succeed because they are determined to.” Texas ALP is determined to make each member a successful legal professional by “working hand in hand as one.”
As we embark on a new year, we must work together to meet daily challenges. Remember, whether it is in the courtroom, in the office, or at home, we must be respectful of others, take responsibility for our actions and be positive reinforcements for others, and do it all with integrity. Also, as members of our association we must follow our Code of Ethics, Bylaws and Standing Rules, as well as our policies and procedures. In addition, we need to have open communications with all members. We must keep an open mind that no area of law is greater than another area and respect those who enforce such laws. This coming year our members will “work hand in hand” as we grow our association and local chapters through social media, continuing legal education both by Zoom and in-person meetings and continue to collaborate with our legal communities to bring these resources to young and seasoned legal professionals around the state. While we help others, we also help ourselves to be the best legal professional we can be! I would like to challenge each member a/k/a legal professional to go out and recruit one new member. Share with them that Texas ALP is one of professionalism, knowledge of the law, and networking among all areas of the law.
So, please volunteer your time, talent and treasure to make Texas ALP and your local chapters the best in the state of Texas.
Remember, HAND IN HAND WE ARE ONE!
