Below is a press release from the Mississippi Department of Transportation:
Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) Certified Paralegal Zenda S. Heafner, of Byram, recently received an Affiliates Award recognizing her for 25 years of service at the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) 2022 Conference and Expo, held July 14-16 in Phoenix, Ariz. She was nominated for the award by the Mississippi Paralegal Association (MPA), an affiliate association of NALA.
Heafner was one of only 22 people at the national conference to receive an award. More than 1,200 people attended the conference, in-person and virtually. Heafner has been an active member of MPA for more than 25 years and has served on the association’s board for 16 years. The award recognizes members or committees of affiliated associations for their contribution to the goals and programs of their NALA-affiliated association.
“I’m ecstatic,” said Heafner. “You don’t do this to get a pat on the back, but it’s a real honor when your work is recognized.”
MPA was founded in 1980 by paralegals in Mississippi who wished to encourage a higher order of ethical and professional attainment. The main purpose of MPA is to promote the profession of paralegals statewide. MPA supports, encourages and maintains high standards for the service, conduct and ethics of paralegals.
Heafner has worked with MDOT since January 2021. She was previously a traveling paralegal for various service companies in the oil and gas pipeline industry.
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