Kennon Welch: From Stay-at-Home Mom to Full-Time Office Manager/Legal Assistant Kennon Welch grew up in the coastal city of Corpus Christi, located in the Southeast region of Texas, a city of distinct flavor with its many demographic groups, ethnicities, and subcultures. She graduated from high school there in 1973 and has the equivalent of approximately three years of college to her credit (elementary education and court reporting). (307 views)
Patricia F. Clapper: Paralegal, Levine & Stewart, Chapel Hill, NC For paralegal Patricia Clapper, the best part of her job is that there's never a dull moment. She makes the daily 45-minute commute from Apex, NC, to Chapel Hill, where she works at Levine & Stewart, a general practice law firm. She said she enjoys working at a firm where she can handle a variety of different cases. ''Every day brings a new and exciting challenge,... (306 views)
Kathy Surber Moore: Paralegal with Butler, Vines and Babb, Knoxville, TN Kathy Surber Moore said that she was motivated to become a paralegal because she wanted a career that was both challenging and personally rewarding. She added that she also wanted a career that was connected to the law in some way. (303 views)
The Life and Career of Janice Favreau: Paralegal, Enfield, CT Some special needs children in Central Connecticut may have Janice Favreau to thank for being schooled alongside their mainstream classmates. Favreau's son was traumatically brain injured as a result of an automobile accident, and she tirelessly advocated for his inclusion in regular classes at his school. (303 views)
Evergreen Associates Steven Janda owns and manages Evergreen Associate, located in Kent, Washington. He specializes in estate planning and family law. The independent paralegal has been running and operating his business for twenty-one years. Prior to opening his company, Steven worked at Prudential and sold insurance for three years. While working at Prudential, Steven noticed that most... (295 views)
Bobby Zervas: Executive Coordinator On His Way to Law School Bobby Zervas spent his youth in a suburb of Chicago in the town of Lombard, Illinois, where he was fortunate enough to be surrounded by family. His parents are Greek immigrants, and although most of his relatives lived in Greece, two of his great uncles lived in Lombard. He says he had a great high school experience and believes it was the perfect environment in which to... (295 views)
Lorri Salyards: From Paralegal to Executive Director Lorri Salyards spent her early childhood in a small town in Nebraska. Tragically, she lost her father when she was eight years old. When her mother remarried, she moved with her family to the metropolis of Omaha, where she graduated high school and went to college. She says that she feels lucky to have had a diverse childhood that allowed her to experience life on the... (292 views)
Well Known Divorce Strategist Nancy Kay Guides Clients Through Divorces Professional Overview Nancy Kay is a divorce strategist and coach who provides strategic guidance and support for men and women as they navigate through the rocky road of divorce and take back control of their lives. She established her company, Moving Forward Through Divorce, in 2011. Having gone through a complicated divorce, Nancy understands first-hand how valuable... (291 views)
Christy Hall Benson, Freelance Legal Writer, Legal Assistant and College Writing Instructor There are times when each of us come across colleagues in the course of a day and we find ourselves amazed at what they're able to accomplish in a single day and then, for many of us, we discover our energy level could use a boost, especially when we compare their days to our own. (289 views)
Sinclair Community College's Paralegal Program, Dayton, OH Sinclair Community College has a mission, should you choose to accept it. The school is committed to helping individuals turn dreams into achievable goals by offering accessible, high-quality, affordable learning opportunities. (283 views)
Lisa McGibbon is a Paralegal with a Mission Lisa McGibbon is a star paralegal. Lisa transitioned from accounting into paralegal studies. She obtained both an Associate in Business and an Associate in Paralegal Studies. Further, she received her certification from the National Association of Legal Assistants and Paralegals (“NALA”). NALA is one of the nation’s leading professional associations for paralegals.... (283 views)
Iyshi Johnson Discusses Her Biggest Case and Her Future Goal of Becoming a Crime Scene Investigator Professional Overview Iyshi R. Johnson serves as an independent paralegal in Roswell Georgia. She is currently serving as a paralegal/assistant at Shepard and Plunkett Law Firm and the Law Office of Attorney Harold V. Jones II in Augusta, Georgia. Additionally, Ms. Johnson serves as an assistant at the Bush and Miller Law Firm. She specializes in legal research and... (281 views)
Choosing A Generalist/Specialist Program As A Paralegal The first step in selecting the course of study best for you is to decide where you want to work (both location and type of law office) and the field that best fits your background and career goals. (279 views)
Well-known Paralegal Diane L. Thompson Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career Professional Overview Diane L. Thompson, CP, RP serves as a corporate and complex litigation paralegal with Markowitz, Herbold, Glade &Mehlhaf in Portland, OR. She has more than thirty years of legal experience. Ms. Thompson is a member of the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) and the Oregon Paralegal Association (OPA). She has chaired and... (278 views)
Soledad Albarracin, Litigation Paralegal Summary: Soledad Albarracin is a litigation paralegal that was born and raised in Lima, Peru. He received a Certificate in Paralegal Studies from UCLA. (274 views)
Jaclyn DuBois-Zolnik Discusses Her Rewarding Career and Case Involving Millions of Dollars of Assets Professional Overview Jaclyn E. DuBois-Zolnik serves as an independent contract paralegal for multiple small law firms in Middletown, Connecticut. She has covered several big cases in her career. She specializes in litigation support services in personal injury and family matters. Jaclyn is responsible for discovery organization, discovery inventories, preparation of... (273 views)
Senior Corporate Paralegal Brian Haberly Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career Professional Overview Brian Haberly, RP®, serves as a senior corporate paralegal for Infoblox Inc. in Santa Clara, CA. He is responsible for preparing Board and Committee minutes for the publicly traded parent company, maintains the various subsidiaries of the company, and prepares Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, & 5). Mr. Haberly also manages the Proxy Process and the... (272 views)
Rachel R. Keyo: Paralegal at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Boston, MA Rachel R. Keyo describes her mother as a truly strong and amazing woman who instilled in her the truth that there is nothing she cannot accomplish. (268 views)
Deposition Court Reporter Lisette Saucedo From 1998 to 2001, deposition court reporter Lisette Saucedo served as vice president of the Court Reporting Club and secretary of the Associated Students, worked two part-time jobs, attended Cypress College full-time, and ''each semester...petitioned to take more units than were allowed because [she] wanted to finish in the minimum three years the program state[d] it... (266 views)
Chere B. Estrin: Career Coaching Expert | Best Tips to Reach Your Goals Thousands of paralegals, attorneys, and legal staff planning ways to get ahead in their careers look to Chere B. Estrin. She wrote the book - actually eight books - to guide legal staffers in their careers. LawCrossing talks with Estrin about her passion for training legal staff and her knack for building companies. (264 views)
Do It Yourself Documents Amy Wishart owns and manages Do It Yourself Documents, located in Washington State. Her three offices are located in Federal Way, Tacoma, and Tukwila, Washington with additional affiliate offices in Sumner and Vancouver, WA, as well as affiliate offices in Boca Raton, Clearwater and Parkland, FL. She specializes in divorce, legal separation and annulment services, as well... (263 views)
Anita G. Haworth: President of the National Federation of Paralegal Associations and Senior Litigation Paralegal with Campbell Kyle Proffitt, LLP, Carmel, IN Anita Haworth brought a wealth of life and work experience to her career as a paralegal. Prior to entering the paralegal field, she worked as a bartender, a waitress, and a Sears employee, was in the Air Force ROTC, and even worked in construction. She said that she didn't really have a long-term plan to become a paralegal but came upon the opportunity through another job.... (263 views)
Lissa Treadway: President, Nevada Paralegal Association, Las Vegas, NV Lissa Treadway, a senior paralegal at Shea & Carlyon, Ltd., is also the brand-new president of the Nevada Paralegal Association. What's on her agenda for the coming year? Getting the association's scholarship program off the ground, increasing membership, educating the bar about what a paralegal is and does, and starting up a mentoring program. (262 views)
Jessica Schmeidler - Freelance Virtual Paralegal If there was ever any question about whether a paralegal could both freelance and have a powerful presence in a virtual world, Jessica Schmeidler answers that question; in fact, she redefines the model. She has proven it can be done - and it can be done in a way that's ethical and both affordable for her clients while remaining profitable for her small business. She's... (261 views)
Kimberly L. Sawyer: Paralegal, Hall & Evans, LLC; President, Colorado Association of Professional Paralegals and Legal Assistants Kimberly L. Sawyer dreamed of becoming a concert pianist, but she ended up as a paralegal. Now, she uses her long, graceful fingers to juggle her work at Hall & Evans and manage her responsibilities as president of the Colorado Association of Professional Paralegals and Legal Assistants (CAPPLA). (261 views)
Paralegal Suzanne Bemrose Discusses Her Rewarding Career Professional Overview Suzanne Bemrose is a partner at Bellum Legal in Whit by, Ontario, Canada. She is a licensed paralegal who focuses her practice in the landlord and tenant matters and Small Claims Court. (258 views)
Profile: Carolyn Saenz, Senior Paralegal, Western-Southern Life Insurance Co., Cincinnati, OH As a senior paralegal with Western-Southern Life Insurance Co. in Cincinnati, OH, Carolyn Saenz travels the country investigating employment law complaints and cases within the company. LawCrossing speaks with Saenz about her career. (255 views)
The Paralegal Studies Programs at the University of Great Falls, Great Falls, MT The University of Great Falls is a private, four-year Catholic university located in one of the most beautiful regions of the United States: the "Big Sky Country" of Montana. Under the leadership of the Sisters of Providence, the University of Great Falls upholds the Providence Leadership Covenant, which emphasizes the core values of respect, justice, compassion, charity,... (255 views)
Matthew Shawver, Legal Assistant at Hinkle Elkouri Matthew Shawver was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, a city known as a major aircraft manufacturing hub and cultural center. Wichita is the largest city in Kansas and boasts cultural and recreational venues that make it one of the 10 best cities to live in, according to Money magazine. The first complete recording made by jazz musician Charlie ''Bird'' Parker occurred... (253 views)
Well-known Paralegal Paula Christensen Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career Professional Overview Paula Christensen is a Certified Paralegal and has been a member of Christensen & Jensen in Salt Lake City, UT, for more than thirty-five years. She specializes in plaintiff’s personal injury, appellate work, and construction defect cases. Ms. Christensen is also involved in helping with some civil rights cases and other work trying to reign in... (250 views)