NALS of Michigan recently announced Kathleen R. Amirante, PLS as the recipient of the 2015 NALS Award of Excellence.
The Award of Excellence is the highest award that can be given from NALS. Candidates are nominated by their peers for this prestigious award. Each participating candidate is required to submit an extensive personal data form listing experiences, qualifications, and accomplishments. The field of candidates is then narrowed to three finalists, who are required to participate in a personal interview during the NALS 64th Annual Education Conference and National Forum. The finalists were recognized during the Recognition Luncheon on Saturday, October 10, 2015, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Amirante, PLS has been a member of NALS since 1990. She has served in numerous chairmanships and offices at all levels of the association, including President of both NALS of Lansing and NALS of Michigan. In addition, Amirante has served the national association as an NEI instructor, Region 3 director, certification director, as a member of the Certifying Board, education director, marketing director, secretary/treasurer, president-elect, and served as NALS 41st president. Amirante received her PLS certification in 1991, recertification in 2003 and 2008, and PP certification in 2004, recertification in 2008. She was named the NALS of Lansing Legal Professional of the Year in 1993 and the NALS of Michigan Legal Professional of the Year in 2002.
Amirante has worked for 30 years as branch office manager, paralegal, and legal secretary to John P. Ryan and Richard J. Suhrheinrich at the firm of Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook in Okemos, Michigan. She has been married for 44 years to Jim. They have four children and eight grandchildren.
Published: Mon, Oct 19, 2015
