Photo courtesy of NALS of Michigan
Kathleen R. Amirante, PLS, is the recipient of the 2015 NALS Award of Excellence, the highest award that can be given from NALS.
Candidates are nominated by their peers for this award.
Each participating candidate is required to submit an extensive personal data form listing experiences, qualifications, and accomplishments.
The field of candidates is narrowed to three finalists, who participated in a personal interview during the NALS 64th Annual Education Conference and National Forum. Finalists were recognized during the Recognition Luncheon on October 10 in Las Vegas.
A member of NALS since 1990, Amirante has served in numerous chairmanships and offices at all levels of the association, including President of both NALS of Lansing and NALS of Michigan.
She 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 Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook in Okemos.
Married for 44 years, she and her husband Jim have four children and eight grandchildren.
NALS, an association for legal professionals established in 1929, and NALS of Michigan chartered in 1961, welcomes all members of the legal services profession. Paralegals, legal assistants, and legal secretaries can learn from one another.
NALS provides continuing legal education, certifications, and networking to all members of the legal community.
For more information on membership, visit www.nalsofmichigan.org, www.nals.org, and/or Facebook.
Published: Mon, Oct 19, 2015
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