LA SHONA D. FAIRMAN, PLS
La Shona has been a legal secretary since 2000. She has worked for Perkins Coie LLP for four years in the Licensing & Technology department, a subgroup in the Business Group. La Shona continues her legal education through NALS, and first obtained the Advanced Legal Secretary (ALS) certification in 2004. In 2009, she became a member of NALS and served as the Marketing Director of NALS of Greater Seattle, and the Non-dues Chair of NALS of Washington. She obtained the Professional Legal Secretary (PLS) certification in 2010. Currently, she is serving on the NALS of Greater Seattle board as Certification Director, and on the NALS of Washington board as Marketing Director. La Shona is a new mother of a baby boy and spends her free time crocheting, shopping, or with her husband and Bichon Frise. La Shona loves being a member of NALS and serving on the board because she enjoys meeting new people and helping the NALS organization expand.
La Shona D. Fairman
Perkins Coie, LLP
(206) 359-6292
For information regarding certification and formation of study groups, contact La Shona at lfairman@perkinscoie.com.
La Shona D. Fairman
Perkins Coie, LLP
(206) 359-6292
For information regarding certification and formation of study groups, contact La Shona at lfairman@perkinscoie.com.
NALS offers three different levels of certification – the ALS for secretaries and assistants just starting out in the legal practice; the PLS for seasoned secretaries/assistants; and the PP – the Professional Paralegal certification for those working in the paralegal field. Through certification, you can obtain further knowledge of office skills and substantive law, as well as the satisfaction of knowing that all of your hard work has paid off. If you’ve been interested in becoming certified, but have found that finances are hindering you, please note that the Chapter offers grants and has books on hand to loan.
We can also assist in forming study groups, so please contact your board members if you are interested in joining or if you are interested in having a mentor.
We can also assist in forming study groups, so please contact your board members if you are interested in joining or if you are interested in having a mentor.
