Paralegal Scott Panek: Expertise and Experience in Personal Injury Cases at the Law Offices of Kathleen Zellner Legal Footsoldier: Paralegal Scott Panek speaks to LawCrossing about the development of his career, from a messenger for a law firm in the Chicago Loop area to a paralegal and office manager in one of the country's top boutique firms. (836 views)
Phillip Signey: Paralegal at Prestigious Law Firm Munger, Tolles & Olso Phillip Signey literally saw a sign which convinced him to become a paralegal more than 20 years ago. He started doing routine unlawful detainers and collections work and has since built a diverse practice focused solely on litigation. Signey talks with LawCrossing this week about the ever-changing profession and his second book on paralegals, which is due out this fall. (179 views)
Scott Campbell: Deputy Director for Field Operations at Global Rights | LawCrossing Civil unrest, armed conflict, gender discrimination—all the troubles in the world concern Scott Campbell. As deputy director for field operations of Global Rights, Campbell travels the world helping people get better access to justice. LawCrossing talks with Campbell about the changing role of Global Rights and about his experiences promoting human rights in Congo,... (171 views)
Pen Volkmann: Holland & Hart's Director of Graphics & Video Services As more people get their news and information through television and the Internet, more and more attorneys are using animation and television graphics to explain often complex issues to judges and juries. Who makes the art that is increasingly being used in courtrooms? LawCrossing speaks to an artist working in the growing field of demonstrative exhibits. (69 views)
First Male Legal Assistant Elected to Head National Legal Assistants Associatio In many firms, attorneys administer the work of legal assistants. Gary Melhuish would like to see more firms hire Legal Assistant Managers. LawCrossing speaks with Mr. Melhuish about the niche profession and his role as the new president of the Legal Assistant Management Association - the first man to head the organization. (375 views)
Guy Danilowitz, Legal Assistant - Protecting the Underprivileged Through Law Raised in apartheid South Africa, Guy Danilowitz was just a young boy when he began questioning the law and why people obey laws if they are clearly unjust. LawCrossing talks with Mr. Danilowitz about his work in a civil rights law firm and his plans to go to law school. (624 views)
Paralegal Cathy Kohr: A Spotlight on Her Experiences at Lavery Faherty Young Patterso Having recently won a national award for her work in organizing paralegal pro bono efforts in Harrisburg, PA, Cathy Kohr talks with LawCrossing about her profession, her charity work, and how both provide her a fulfilling career in the law. (200 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. (273 views)
Profile: Cindy Lopez, Paralegal, Career Advisor, and Mentor Summary: Cindy Lopez offers advice to future paralegals and aspires to inspire others to work in the paralegal field. (620 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)
Heather Cantu, Passionate About Furthering Her Career as a Paralegal Summary: Heather Cantu is offers advice on what makes a successful paralegal. (921 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)
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)
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)
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)
Assistant Vice President and Litigation Paralegal Karri Yurkovich at Bank of America Discusses Her Rewarding Career and Sexiest Case Professional Overview Karri Alecia Yurkovich serves as an assistant vice president, operations team manager, and litigation paralegal for Bank of America in Plano, Texas. She specializes in corporate, real estate/contracts, banking, bankruptcy, collections, title, oil and gas, trademarks & patents, mergers & acquisitions, compliance, and litigation entailing both... (316 views)
Kris L. Canaday Discusses Her Rewarding Career and Commitment to Helping Law Practices Professional Overview Kris L. Canaday is a legal analyst, advanced certified paralegal, and owner of Integrative Legal Support, LLC. Her business provides substantive legal support to attorneys, firms, in-house legal departments, and governmental agencies throughout the United States in an effort to help them regain a work-life balance, streamline processes, increase... (938 views)
Well-known Texas Senior Paralegal and Adjunct Paralegal Instructor Toya Walker Discusses Her Successful and Rewarding Career Professional Overview Toya J. Walker serves as the compliance, labor and employment, and senior litigation paralegal at Sabre Corporation. She also serves as the senior litigation paralegal at Counsel On Call, where she was recently described as an ambassador for her exceptional work. Additionally, Ms. Walker serves as an adjunct paralegal instructor for Southern... (562 views)
Well-known Michigan Paralegal Dawn Draper Discusses Her Long and Rewarding Career Professional Overview Dawn Draper owns and operates The Virtual Paralegal, based in beautiful Northern Michigan. She prepares legal documents for court filing, drafts responses, motions, stipulations, briefs, trial preparation, creates PowerPoint presentations for trial, data entry, correspondence, graphic design, newsletters, web design, and answers telephone calls for... (401 views)
Well-known Ohio Paralegal Mindi Schaefer Discusses Her Long and Rewarding Career Mindi Schaefer serves as the Administrative and Paralegal Support Director for Poling Law in Columbus, Ohio. Read more about why she decided to become a paralegal and what the most important she learned as a paralegal was. (162 views)
Paralegal Dana Fortier Discusses Her Virtual Legal Support for Small Law Firms and Solo Attorneys Professional Overview Dana Fortier owns and operates Your Branch Office in Novi, Michigan. She provides virtual legal support for small law firms and solo attorneys who need the benefits of having a large staff, but don't have a budget for that staff. Ms. Fortier specializes in document production, management, e-discovery, file management, mediation, arbitration, and... (361 views)
Paralegal Brett Lockwood Discusses His Rewarding Career Professional Overview Brett Lockwood owns and operates Lockwood Paralegal Firm in Ontario, Canada. He is a licensed paralegal with the Law Society of Upper Canada. Mr. Lockwood is also a member of the Paralegal Society of Ontario and he has been an appointed Commissioner for Taking Affidavits in that province. He currently writes for Paralegal Scope Magazine and has... (1369 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. (257 views)
Dan McIntyre Discusses His Exceptional Paralegal and Consulting Services for Tenants Professional Overview Dan McIntyre owns and runs Dan McIntyre Paralegal and Consulting Services based in Toronto, Canada. He only represents residential tenants. (818 views)
Jamie Collins: One Litigation Paralegal, Writer & Blogger Extraordinaire Professional Overview Jamie L. Collins assumes her role each day as a litigation paralegal for the small, reputable, personal injury firm of Yosha Cook Shartzer & Tisch in Indianapolis, Indiana; a firm founded by trial legend, Louis “Buddy” Yosha. Working alongside several high-profile trial lawyers early on in her career, Ms. Collins honed her legal skills,... (694 views)
Well-known New York Paralegal Ana Pierro Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career Professional Overview Ana Pierro serves as an expert in regulatory change management for a large financial company in New York City. She is responsible for regulatory change development and management of systems and programs to advise the business on procedures and policies. Ms. Pierro works with line of business to update and develop procedures and policies concerning... (395 views)
Senior Litigation Paralegal Beth King Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career Professional Overview Beth L. King, RP, serves as a senior litigation paralegal at Vestas-American Wind Technology, Inc., a subsidiary of Vestas Wind Systems A/S, which leads the world in delivering modern energy. She has more than thirty years experience in litigation and trials. (415 views)
Well-known Paralegal Tina Keller Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career with Sacramento County District Attorney's Office Professional Overview Tina M. Keller, ACP, serves as a litigation paralegal for Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office Consumer and Environmental Protection Division (CEPD). She joined the office in 2004. (212 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)
Chere Estrin, CEO of Paralegal Knowledge Institute, has the “Midas Touch” in the Legal Field Professional Overview Chere B. Estrin is president and co-founding member of the Organization of Legal Professionals (OLP), CEO and Founder of Paralegal Knowledge Institute and Editor-in-Chief of KNOW, the Magazine for Paralegals. She is also a co-founding member of the International Paralegal Management Association and is a member of Women in e-discovery. Ms. Estrin... (519 views)