The Paralegal Program at West Valley College On 143 breathtaking acres of land on the west side of Silicon Valley in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains lies West Valley College. Just 50 miles south of San Francisco, this public California Community College boasts a proud 40-year tradition. There are 18 career programs, professional certificates, and degree programs offered at West Valley, where students... (101 views)
Become a NALA Member: Get to Know Deb Monke, President of CLAS & Member Benefits Do you have CLA (Certified Legal Assistant) after your name? How about a touch of CLAS? LawCrossing speaks with Deb Monke, the President of the National Association of Legal Assistants about how with online classes it is easier than ever to get certification. (101 views)
Maura Abeln Smith, PepsiCo As of May 5, 2011, Maura Abeln Smith will take on the role of executive vice president of government affairs, general counsel, and corporate secretary at PepsiCo. In her new position, Smith will be in charge of PepsiCo's global legal function and government affairs organization. Smith replaces Larry Thompson, who served as the company's general counsel for the past seven... (99 views)
Miata Holmes: Paralegal at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, in Los Angeles, CA The people with whom she works are what paralegal Miata Holmes enjoys most about her job. Holmes works in the Los Angeles, California, office of Greenberg Traurig, LLP. She found her position via MonsterTRAK.com, a job-posting site for college students and alumni. Of her coworkers, Holmes said, ''They have a wealth of knowledge, and I am grateful to be able to learn from... (99 views)
Nidia Moscotte, Professional Litigation Paralegal at Baum Hedlund Law in Los Angeles As a litigation paralegal for plaintiffs' firm Baum Hedlund, Nidia Moscotte often meets her clients at their worst. Most have either been injured or lost a loved one in an accident. It's the extreme emotion of the job that Moscotte loves. When people come to you in pain after losing a loved one, she said, they become more than a client. They become part of your life. (99 views)
Izabella is Equipped with a Smile, and She Keeps Customers Coming Back Izabella Pawlak is a California bound paralegal with an extensive background in customer service. She defines herself as a nice, professional, understanding, and compassionate. These qualities and much more makes Izabella our Legal Staff Profile of the week. (96 views)
Tita A. Brewster: 2006 President Elect, National Association of Legal Assistants A year ago, LawCrossing spoke with Tita A. Brewster about her career as a freelance paralegal. Since then, Brewster has been elected to become the next President of the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA). Serving out her term as the organization's first Vice President, Brewster is looking forward to becoming President. (96 views)
The Legal Assistant Program at Rose State College in Midwest City, OK The original name of Rose State College was Oscar Rose Junior College. It was thus named in memory of a Midwest City-Del City superintendent of schools. The school opened its doors on September 21, 1970. (95 views)
What It Takes to Work as a Paralegal: A Profile of Paralegal Carole A. Bruno In this article, you'll discover how Carole A. Bruno shot to the top as a paralegal. Learn what her educational journey was like, where she began her career, what her responsibilities as a paralegal are, and how she became so successful in her field. (95 views)
The Paralegal Studies Program at Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, MS Mississippi University for Women offers a variety of liberal arts and professional programs to its students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. In 1884, Mississippi University for Women became the first state-supported college for women in the country. (95 views)
The Legal Office Specialist Program at Minneapolis Community and Technical College, Minneapolis, MN The mission of Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC) is to help students make their dreams realities. MCTC offers a wide variety of academic programs culminating in certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees. If transferring to a traditional four-year college is your goal, you can do so through many of its programs. (95 views)
The Paralegal Studies Program at Walters State Community College, Morristown, TN Walters State, ''The Great Smoky Mountains Community College,'' is a public two-year higher-education institution and is part of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents. WSCC is a learning-centered, comprehensive community college. The college offers a quality education at an affordable cost for residents of... (94 views)
Minnesota's State Law Librarian: Barbara Golden When Barbara Golden was elected to replace Marvin Anderson as Minnesota's state law librarian, she gladly yet humbly accepted. (94 views)
Nick De Dishman: Paralegal at Schroeder Law Offices and Director of Operations for Western Water Fight in Portland, OR While world attention focuses on various battles for oil, people have been fighting over water for decades, and fights for water rights are likely to increase as demand for the precious commodity increases. LawCrossing speaks to De Dishman, a paralegal who works on water rights and acts as Secretary and Director of Operations for the National Federation of Paralegal... (93 views)
How Pro Paralegal Alicia Ashley Achieved World Champion Status Through Dedication Alicia ''Slick'' Ashley is a world-champion paralegal. By day, she works on corporate litigation cases at Sullivan & Cromwell in Manhattan. Last month, she knocked out Elena ''Baby Doll'' Reid in front of more than 1,000 people at Harrah's Hotel and Casino in Laughlin, NV. LawCrossing talks with the pugilist paralegal about juggling her two careers. (92 views)
Stephanie Sterling - Texas Paralegal Stephanie Sterling is passionate about the law and in her role as a paralegal for one of the most renowned law firms in Texas. She pursues her career and her life with a rock star mentality. She is this week's LawCrossing.com career staff inductee. Keep reading about this busy and dedicated Texas paralegal. (91 views)
Ed Tomchin: Paralegal and Photographer, Golden Valley, AZ Golden Valley, Arizona, situated in the northwest corner of the state, is where retired paralegal Ed Tomchin makes his home these days. He still keeps his hand in the game, so to speak, by writing political essays and volunteering to help local residents with their legal problems from time to time. But don't worry; there is no unauthorized practice of law going on here. (89 views)
Kathleen Leroy: Placement and Internship Coordinator for the Division of Extended Education, California State University, Los Angeles Drawing upon her background as a teacher, Kathleen Leroy is using her paralegal certificate to ensure that paralegal students at California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA), get a top-notch education. (89 views)
Profile: Cyndi Adams, CP, Danner & Martyn Paralegal found her calling as legal ''minesweeper'' Cyndi Adams has been an active paralegal for almost 20 years. LawCrossing speaks with Ms. Adams about her colorful career and how she compares her job to a minesweeper, always on the hunt for potential pitfalls. (89 views)
Beckfield College Announces ABA Approval of Paralegal Programs Those interested in becoming a paralegal will undoubtedly be interested in learning that the American Bar Association (ABA) recently approved Florence, Kentucky based Beckfield College’s Legal Studies programs. (87 views)
Divorce With Dignity Personal Life Christine Marinkovich is the Owner/CEO of the Broward County, FL, branch of Divorce With Dignity. Divorce With Dignity was established in Alameda, CA, in 1996. The company operates in multiple states and provides their services to individuals who are searching for an amicable divorce. Christine is a certified legal document preparer who specializes in... (84 views)
Profile: Joseph ''Joe'' Patriss, Dwyer & Collora, LLP, Boston For many paralegals, the law is a second career. This week, LawCrossing speaks to a litigation paralegal, Joseph ''Joe'' Patriss, about choosing the law as a second career and how his skills in TV production have proved useful in his new profession. (84 views)
Virtech Paralegals Look To Give Law Firms a One up On the Competition Virtech’s method gives an attorney or the premier virtual paralegal the opportunity to view not only case files, but also client information, billing and scheduling. Perhaps the best part of Virtech’s system is that an attorney and virtual paralegal don’t have to be in the same office to complete their task. They can work in different locations and collaborate on... (83 views)
Ryan G Haywood Embodies Positivity and Perseverance Ryan G. Haywood is working with Hogge Real Estate Inc. in Gloucester, Virginia. During the past two years, Ryan G. Haywood has provided exemplary service to his community as a paralegal. Many aspects of Ryan’s professional and personal life make him stand out as a model to people seeking to enter the legal industry including his commitment to stay positive and never give... (83 views)
Christi Condon Discusses Her Rewarding Career and Chapter 11 Case That Was Publicized in Local News Professional Overview Christi Condon serves as a contract paralegal and she is the sole proprietor of her own business in Fort Myers, Florida. She specializes in consumer law, which includes bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, FCRA and FDCPA claims, debt negotiation and settlement, short sales, and state court consumer credit cases. Ms. Condon also has experience with... (81 views)
Vickie Perry Barker - Atlanta Legal Superstar In the contemporary career environment, the trends suggest that more of us are opting to go solo, and that certainly applies to those within the legal sector as well. This is the case with Atlanta writer and paralegal Vickie Perry Barker. (80 views)
What to Look for In Paralegal Training Courses Irrelatively speaking, a formal paralegal education is a new concept. Before approximately 1970, all paralegals were products of on-the-job training. Gradually, as the need for paralegals rose, more and more schools began offering programs. In 1987, when the U.S. Department of Labor named the paralegal profession as one of the fastest growing in the country, an explosion... (80 views)
Susan Ippoliti: The Litigation Paralegal Who Keeps On Going Plaintiff and defense litigation paralegal Susan G. Ippoliti referred to herself as the Energizer Bunny, ''always going, going, going,'' when she worked for large private law firms. However, after a switch to a smaller firm, Ippoliti discovered she needed to adopt the ways of a new iconic beastie: ''the easygoing GEICO Gecko.'' (80 views)
Paralegal Services Inc. Cassandra Goode-Kitchen owns and manages Paralegal Services Inc., located in the greater Denver metro area. She is a freelance paralegal who specializes in contract, criminal, litigation, ship and constitutional law. Prior to opening her company, Cassandra served as an account executive and advertising specialist to three radio companies stationed in St. Louis, MO. She was... (79 views)
The Legal Studies Program at Washburn University in Topeka, KS Washburn University has continued to emphasize quality education since it was founded in 1865. From its beginnings as a small church-affiliated college to its current role as a comprehensive public metropolitan university, Washburn University offers the residents of Topeka, Shawnee County, and Northeast Kansas opportunities for high-quality education. Of course students... (76 views)