Miata Holmes: Paralegal at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, in Los Angeles, CA
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published April 23, 2007
Judith Earley
<<According to Holmes, technological advancement in the entertainment industry is, by far, one of the most important and challenging issues facing the legal community today. "With the ability to access music, television shows, and movies in more areas of media, it is a constant struggle to keep up. As everything is new, the standards have yet to be established," said Holmes.
<<One of the emotional highlights of Holmes's career to date was the opportunity she had to be involved with Live 8. "The 10 concerts were timed to precede the G8 conference and brought attention to the world's poorest nations, many of which are in Africa, and their need of aid and debt forgiveness. Just having a small role in an event of that magnitude was incredible," explained Holmes.
<<Fellow entertainment paralegal Suzie Weston has greatly influenced Holmes in her paralegal career. "She has been in the business for a long time, and she is still enthusiastic about her work. She is extremely knowledgeable, and I feel blessed that she trained me," said Holmes.
<<Holmes said that she has no regrets about the choices she has made in her career. Her advice for students who are preparing to become paralegals is to be open to exploring different fields of law and broadening their expertise.
<<Although both of Holmes's parents are American, she was born in Sierra Leone. "My dad worked there for four years, and I was conceived during the second year abroad," said Holmes. "Supposedly, my name means 'woman born far away' in Mende (one of the languages). Unfortunately, I don't remember any of it, but we have great pictures and artwork documenting our time there."
Q.
What do you do for fun?
A.
I like to dance (recently took belly dancing), try out new foods and restaurants, go to the beach (so L.A. cliché), go to concerts, read, and hang out with friends.
Q.
What CD was most recently in your CD player?
A.
Regina Spektor, Nelly Furtado, Justin Timberlake, Dusty Springfield, Maria Rita, and Lily Allen. (I have a six-disc CD changer.)
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