More Schools Offering Paralegal Certification Programs These days, online paralegal certification courses are popping up at colleges and universities all across the nation, making obtaining a paralegal education more convenient than ever before. Schools that have recently announced the addition of paralegal certification programs include Eastern Illinois University (EIU), Bryant & Stratton College (B&SC), and Kaplan University... (129 views)
Nathalie Kongtcheu: Paralegal at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, in New York, NY Paralegal Nathalie Kongtcheu works in the New York office of Greenberg Traurig, LLP, where she assists the attorneys in all matters related to patent and trademark prosecution in the United States and foreign countries. Her responsibilities include the electronic filing of patent and trademark applications, handling issue fees, research, and preparation and analysis of... (128 views)
Profile: Karen Ray, Senior Paralegal, GTx, Inc., Memphis, TN Paralegal Karen Ray was hired by GTx, Inc., to help take the company public. LawCrossing speaks with Ray about her legal career and the intensity of launching an IPO. (127 views)
Mark Gorkin, LICSW, Stress Doc Do you work for a tyrant attorney? Are you a tyrant attorney? Mark Gorkin may be able to help. LawCrossing speaks with ''The Stress Doc'' about his work in the legal field and his new book ''Practicing Safe Stress.'' (127 views)
Kristina Duncan - Independent Paralegal It's not surprising to find a paralegal who can juggle her career flawlessly, raise a family and play the role of soccer mom. After all, this is what paralegals do best: they simply make it happen in all aspects of their lives. This week, however, we're focusing on a professional paralegal who has raised the bar and redefined ''having it all''. Meet Kristina Duncan. (125 views)
From the Hospital to the Legal Field: Bless Gunzer ''I had a life experience that convinced me that nursing was the right profession for me,'' says Bless Gunzer. ''During my first year of college, I was unfortunately hospitalized.'' (123 views)
Thomas McManus: Dedicated to Helping Other Paralegals Find A Rewarding Career in Law Summary: Thomas McManus is passionate about being a mentor to soccer coaches and paralegals (123 views)
The Paralegal Program at Minnesota State University, Moorhead Minnesota State University, Moorhead, (MSUM) is located in Moorhead, MN. Moorhead is situated in the northwestern corner of Minnesota, directly across the Red River from Fargo, ND. (122 views)
Peggy Nickerson: Paralegal and Professor, Fulton, MO Former public school teacher Peggy Nickerson was ready for a career change after staying home with her children. After reading about a legal assistant program at William Woods University in Fulton, MO—located about 30 miles from her home—she became the first ''nontraditional'' student in the program, which was a daytime program held on campus. ''From the first course,... (121 views)
Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey Montclair State is New Jersey's second-largest and fastest-growing university. Providing all the advantages of a large university, along with the personal attention of a small college, MSU gives students the opportunity to select from undergraduate and graduate programs in more than 250 major and minor concentrations. At MSU, students benefit from the country's only... (120 views)
Profile: Theresa Prater, RP, Treasurer, American Alliance of Paralegals, Inc., and Senior Paralegal, Rural/Metro Corporation, Scottsdale, AZ A paralegal for 25 years, Theresa Prater is a founding member of the American Alliance of Paralegals, Inc. (AAPI). LawCrossing speaks with Ms. Prater about the association and her switch from law firm life into the corporate world. (120 views)
Patti Groff: It's All in the Details Wondering what advertising executives and lawyers have in common? According to Patti Groff, director of administration at Butz, Dunn & DeSantis, ''ad execs and lawyers are both highly dynamic professionals [who bring] super-charged energy and creativity to the table in very different ways!'' (119 views)
Marcel Fitch: Paralegal for Karen Smith, Solo Practitioner, Coeur d'Alene, ID Marcel Fitch has been a paralegal for four years, but it wasn't until recently that he made the switch from working at a large firm to working for solo practitioner Karen Smith. Transitioning from handling mainly medical malpractice cases to dealing with just about anything was a nice change for Fitch. In fact, he said he prefers his new situation. (119 views)
Paralegal Linda Michalik Enjoys the Details ''It's similar to being a nurse rather than being a doctor,'' says Linda Michalik, comparing a paralegal to an attorney. ''The doctor makes a plan, and the nurse implements it. That's what the paralegal does.'' (118 views)
Paralegal Pioneers: How to Blaze Your Own Trail in The Legal Professio One of the first paralegals in the country, Carole Bruno studied at the prestigious University of West Los Angeles School of Law Paralegal Program. She has worked in litigation and law firm marketing and recently started writing full time. Her fourth book on paralegals is due out early next year. LawCrossing talks with Ms. Bruno about the paralegal profession. (117 views)
A Law for the elderly : As devised by Program Coordidnator of Oakland University As baby boomers continue to grow older, elder law has become a burgeoning area of law. Spurred on by an aging population, paralegal programs are adding elective elder law courses to their existing course catalogs in order to make sure that their graduates are educated on the various issues facing the elderly. (116 views)
Profile: Michele Boerder, Paralegal, Hughes Luce, LLP A paralegal for 25 years, Michele Boerder was recently named one of the top paralegals in the country by legal author Carole Bruno. Law Crossing speaks to Ms. Boerder about her career and how she discovered the nascent paralegal profession. (116 views)
Affordable Documents, Inc. Vicki Smith owns and manages Affordable Documents, Inc., located in Lake County, Florida. She is a document preparer/paralegal who specializes in deeds/real estate documents, small claims, eviction, expungement, paternity, name change, step-parent adoption, limited liability, incorporation, wills, living wills, power of attorney, child support enforcement, child... (114 views)
The Life and Career of Robin Hall: Program Coordinator for the Certificate Program in Paralegal Studies at California State University, Los Angeles On the morning of November 7, 2006, I sat down for a phone interview with Robin Hall, Program Coordinator for the Certificate Program in Paralegal Studies offered by California State University, Los Angeles,' Extended Education department. Hall had much to say about the program and about her role as Program Coordinator, but first I wanted to know a little about her... (114 views)
Nancy Herzberg, Temporary Legal Secretary through Legal Northwest Nancy Herzberg has lived a very colorful life. Born in Brazil to an American father and Brazilian mother, she primarily spoke Portuguese as a child. Her father worked in the airline industry, which prompted the family's moves to Colombia (where she learned Spanish), Karachi (where she ''picked up'' some Urdu), New York, Wake Island, and then Hawaii, where she resided... (114 views)
Lori E. Angiel, Paralegal Working Toward a Master's Degree Lori Angiel says that she's well suited for the legal field. She has an analytical mind and she's very task- and detail-oriented, which she says are important attributes to have in the legal profession. She also says that she would like to see more non-attorney management positions within law firms for experienced paralegals to work toward. Angiel enjoys working in the... (114 views)
Bryce Killen: Case Assistant at Thelen, Reid, Brown, Raysman & Steiner, LLP, in San Francisco, CA Bryce Killen is a case assistant at Thelen, Reid, Brown, Raysman & Steiner, LLP, a national firm with offices on both coasts as well as in Shanghai and London. Even though he said it can be challenging working for such a large firm and being busy all the time, his favorite parts of his job are the wide variety of tasks he gets to do and the fact that each day presents new... (114 views)
The Life and Career of Vickie Gray: Legal Secretary at Paulson & Nace One thing Vickie Gray knew growing up was that she wanted to be just like her mother. ''She was an impeccable dresser (very polished), won many awards for her service and accomplishments in the government, and was well liked by her superiors,'' said Gray. (112 views)
How A Paralegal Found Their Ideal Job - Tips & Advice for Job Seekers Wendy S. Cathers was recently named ''Rookie of the Year'' by Legal Assistant Today magazine. LawCrossing speaks with the Richards Layton and Finger paralegal about her accomplishments and her decision to switch careers and become a paralegal. (111 views)
StarrParalegals, LLC Personal Life Pamela Starr is the President/CEO and resident virtual paralegal of StarrParalegals, LLC, based in Georgia. As a virtual paralegal, she provides services to lawyers specializing in Commercial Transactions, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy and UCC. Prior to opening her company, Pamela worked for a variety of firms and companies. In these positions, she... (110 views)
Aurora Josephson: A Successful Lawyer's Experience and Profile Paralegal, accountant, janitor, staff artist, secretary: working as a paralegal for the small nonprofit company Lawyers For One America means Aurora Josephson wears many hats. LawCrossing talks with the artist and trained opera singer about her role at the nonprofit and her thoughts on attending law school. (110 views)
Well-known Pennsylvania Paralegal Rebecca J. Buttorff Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career Professional Overview Rebecca J. Buttorff, RP, Pa.C.P., serves as a senior civil litigation paralegal for Lepley, Engelman & Yaw, LLC, in Williamsport, PA. Since graduating from college, she has worked for attorney Douglas N. Engelman, Esq. at the firm, where she specializes in civil litigation and personal injury law. (109 views)
Key Paralegal Services Rosie Key, proprietor of Key Paralegal Services, is a freelance paralegal in Portland, Oregon, providing paralegal support services to plaintiff attorneys in the Portland area. Although she has experience in several different areas of law, she currently specializes in personal injury cases, specifically motor vehicle accidents. (109 views)
Darlene’s Virtual Services Personal Life Darlene Minter owns and runs Darlene’s Virtual Services, which is based in Georgia. As a virtual paralegal, she provides paralegal services to lawyers throughout the United States with a focus on consumer bankruptcy (chapter 7 and 13). Darlene also specializes in wills and power of attorney, living will, administration of estates, corporations, LLC, and... (108 views)
Kathy Sieckman Discusses Her Rewarding Career and Case Involving Artificial Insemination Professional Overview Kathy Sieckman, PP, PLS-SC, ACP, serves as a legal secretary and administrator at Sacks, Ricketts & Case, LLP, in Phoenix, Arizona. (104 views)