Log in: SFPA is a Proud Affiliate Member of NALA |
The following individuals were the founders of SFPA (formerly known as SFALA) in 1972 and comprised the original Board of Directors. Carla Berg Nelson was the catalyst for the formation of the organization. She initiated the first meetings of paralegals in San Francisco and was a driving force to formally organize the paralegals into a professional association.
Founders | |
Name | Positions |
Carla Berg Nelson | Founding President 1972-1976 |
Nancy Siegel | Secretary 1972-1976 SFALA President 1977 NFPA President 1978-1979 |
Sandra Vogler | Vice President 1972-1976 |
Mary Lou Peterson | Assistant Secretary, Treasurer 1972-1975 President 1981 |
Terry Clark | Treasurer 1972-1976 |
Fran Newman | Board Member 1972-1975 Asst Treasurer 1976-1978 Asst Secretary 1978-1980 Chair, Survey Comm. 1987-1993 |