Carl Morrison

Carl Morrison

Carl H. Morrison, ACP, RP, PP, AACP, is an experienced certified paralegal and paralegal manager and has been in the legal industry for over two decades. He is the award-winning podcast host for The Paralegal Voice (2018 ABA Journal Web 100 Best Law Podcast) and loves to share his passion and dedication to the legal industry with his listeners, students and anyone willing to listen! He is a published author for nationally recognized legal professional and award-winning magazines such as Facts & Findings, @Law, Paralegal Management and Paralegal Today, as well as contributing author for an educational textbook, Advanced Manual for the Legal Professional, 13th Edition. His honors include receiving the Tulsa County Bar Association President’s Award in 2012 for his dedication to the paralegal section, the Tulsa Business & Legal News 2013 Power Attorney & Legal Professional award, the 2013 Tulsa County Bar Association’s Paralegal of the Year Award and the 2015 Tulsa Community College Adjunct Professor of the Year award for the Paralegal Studies program.

An active member of NALA, as well as NALA affiliates, Las Vegas Valley Paralegal Association and State Bar of Nevada Paralegal Division, Carl is passionate about educating and mentoring future paralegal professionals. Since 2012, he has provided superior instruction of paralegal students as adjunct paralegal studies professor for ABA-approved paralegal studies programs in Tulsa, Oklahoma and in Las Vegas, Nevada. Carl also serves as an ABA Paralegal Education Approval Commission Site Team Representative, examining paralegal programs in depth.

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Recent Episodes
December 23, 2022

Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen: Host Carl Morrison Departs With Words of Wisdom

A year-end farewell as co-host Carl Morrison steps away from the mic. It’s been a great ride for the past five years, and Carl closes with a look back at 2022. Have...

July 28, 2022

Contract AI, The Game Changer for Corporate Paralegals

Guest Memme Onwudiwe was a speaker at July’s NALA 2022 Conference & Expo delivering a presentation titled “Corporate Paralegals in the Age of Contract AI.” It’s an exciting topic as the role...

May 27, 2022

A Solution for Firms Seeking Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Guests Mark Harris and Super Bowl Champ Emmanuel Smith of JusticeBid share a new platform that helps firms boost inclusion and diversity.

March 31, 2022

Tame the ELM Beast: The Secrets of E-discovery and Data Management

Paralegal professionals are by default case management experts. Take a deep dive into Evidence Lifecycle Management, data flow, and e-discovery.

January 31, 2022

2022 for Paralegals, 12 Big Trends!

Host Carl Morrison delves into 12 trends he expects to drive the paralegal profession in the coming year. Are you ready?

November 25, 2021

ALSP: A Paralegal’s Friend or Foe?

The growing move in Alternative Legal Service Provider (ALSP) specialization may be the next big thing for paralegals.

September 30, 2021

Justice For All, the Paralegal’s Role

Americans are drowning in a complex court system. How will paralegals protect our access to justice?

July 15, 2021

Paralegal Pathways: Legal Operations

Carl Morrison and Tom Stephenson detail the myriad ways paralegals can leverage their skills in the growing field of legal operations.

June 30, 2021

Job Growth Alert: Paralegals In Demand

Given how fast the paralegal field is growing, it’s no wonder NALA expects record meeting attendance. CEO Vanessa Finley offers a preview.

June 4, 2021

Distinguishing Diversity from Inclusion

William Murphy explains why so many companies and law firms get it wrong when implementing diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

March 31, 2021

The Value of Certification

Carl Morrison reviews the changing paralegal certification landscape as states weigh and test limited licenses to expand access to justice.

March 12, 2021

ABA Techshow 2021: Office Space Reconsidered

Learn why law practice management expert Laura Keeler thinks firms should rethink office spaces rather than return to business as usual.

January 28, 2021

When Vaccines Cause Injury

Lawyer Drew Downing explains how those injured by vaccines can file claims with the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

November 30, 2020

Military Trained and Combat Ready

Master Sgt. Albert Perez Oyola details career paths and, for some, intense assignment twists for those trained as military paralegals.

September 30, 2020

The 5 Ps of Legal Six Sigma

Host Carl Morrison shows how paralegals can integrate process improvement techniques in their day-to-day work.

July 30, 2020

Eyes Wide Open: Social Media Law & Legal Ethics

When it comes to social media, legal professionals should tread carefully, but actively engage friends, clients and peers in these new spaces.

July 10, 2020

The WILLOW Project: Helping Wrongfully Convicted Women

Anne Geraghty-Rathert discusses the mission of the WILLOW Project and prevalent issues in women’s wrongful convictions.

July 6, 2020

Get Ready for the 2020 NALA Conference @ Home

Carl Morrison, Jill Francisco, and Brian Moore discuss the exciting experience in store at NALA’s virtual conference.

May 14, 2020

Embracing Technology: How AI Helps You Work Faster & Smarter

Nicole Clark explains AI basics and how it can help paralegals work with greater efficiency.

March 31, 2020

Paralegals At Home: Carl’s Tips for Healthy Remote Work Habits

Carl Morrison shares remote work tips and his perspective on the ABA’s changes to the definition of a paralegal.

November 27, 2019

Highlight Reel: The Paralegal Voice’s Year in Review

Carl Morrison shares highlights from 2019 interviews on the Paralegal Voice.

October 31, 2019

Is that Ethical?: What You Need to Know about Paralegal Ethics

Keith Shannon offers guidance for paralegal professionals on the importance of diligent compliance with ethical standards.

September 12, 2019

Becoming “The Indispensable Paralegal” with Candess Zona-Mendola

Candess Zona-Mendola shares insights from her book, “The Indispensable Paralegal: Your Guide to Getting It All Done.”

August 29, 2019

NALA Annual 2019: First-Timer Experience with Sherron Brightharp and NALA VP Melissa Hamilton

NALA vice president Melissa Hamilton and conference first-timer Sherron Brightharp talk about the conference experience and its offerings for attendees.

July 15, 2019

NALA Annual 2019: A Changing Industry—New Opportunities for Paralegals

Vicki Kunz shares about the innovative opportunities arising in the paralegal industry.

July 15, 2019

NALA Annual 2019: Membership Engagement with NALA CEO and Executive Director Greta Zeimetz

NALA CEO and Executive Director Greta Zeimetz discusses NALA’s strengths and the challenges it will face in the coming years.

July 15, 2019

NALA Annual 2019: Benefits of Paralegal Certification

Kelly LaGrave shares the importance of paralegal certification and suggests study tools for the exam.

July 15, 2019

NALA Annual 2019: Accident Reconstruction & Recording with Ken & Anna Buchner

Ken & Anna Buchner give insights into the area of motor vehicle accident recording and reconstruction.

July 15, 2019

NALA Annual 2019: eDiscovery with Jeffrey Wolff of ZyLAB

Jeffrey Wolff of ZyLAB talks about the growing impacts of eDiscovery on the law and the tech solutions that empower lawyers and paralegals.

July 12, 2019

NALA Annual 2019: Opening Coverage

Join host Carl Morrison as he recaps his first day at the 2019 NALA Conference & Expo and teases the great content to come.

July 1, 2019

Paralegal Grab Bag: Court Rulings, Crisis Management, and the Corporate HR Guide to the Paralegal Profession

In this Mix Bag episode, Carl covers news from the Supreme Court, Crisis Management Plans, and presents his Corporate HR Guide to the Paralegal Profession.

May 31, 2019

A Conversation with NALA President Jill Francisco

NALA president Jill Francisco talks abut why NALA is a valuable resource to paralegals and what obstacles NALA and the paralegal community will face in the coming years.

April 10, 2019

Automation in the Legal Industry: How AI Empowers Paralegals

Maddy Martin talks about the impact of automation in the legal profession and how it affects paralegals.

April 2, 2019

The Indispensable Paralegal

Erin Levine talks about the important roles paralegals play in legal product development and client interaction.

February 1, 2019

Paralegal for Hire! How to Be an Exceptional Applicant

Sandy Lavender, office manager for Clark Hill PLC, talks about recruitment strategies for paralegals and legal support professionals.

December 31, 2018

New Year, New Goals — How to Make 2019 Your Best Paralegal Year Yet

Have you considered what goals may help you grow as a professional paralegal? In this episode of the Paralegal Voice, host Carl Morrison reflects on 2018, noting successes and discussing the importance...

December 3, 2018

Carl’s Top Ten Tips on Law Office Management

Carl Morrison shares his top ten tips on law office management.

November 2, 2018

How to Prepare for eFiling

Tisha Delgado talks about how eFiling works.

September 28, 2018

NALS 67th Annual Education and Networking Conference

The magic of paralegal conferences is that you can learn new things about your profession and make connections that you couldn’t have otherwise, all while actually having fun. In this episode of...

August 31, 2018

Getting the Most out of Networking at Paralegal Conferences

Linda McGrath-Cruz talks about how to get the most out of paralegal conference networking.

July 31, 2018

The Important Role of a Trial Consultant

April Ferguson explains trial consultants and why they are important roles to play in the courtroom.

June 29, 2018

Paralegal Grab Bag: Tips, Trends, and Predictions

Carl Morrison gives his management tips and tricks, current association trends, and his predictions for the future of the paralegal profession.

May 31, 2018

Paralegals in Pop Culture (Rebroadcast)

Lisa Stone talks about paralegal representation in pop culture, whether it’s accurate, and where it could improve.

April 30, 2018

Paralegal Leadership Skills

Lisa Vessels tells all about leadership skills as a paralegal and gives tips on how to improve these skills to the future.

March 30, 2018

Transitioning from a Law Firm to Government

Andrea Grabow talks about her experience as a government employee, what law firm knowledge has prepared her for her current position, and the challenges she faced transitioning from law firm to government....

February 16, 2018

Recap and Update: What are LLLTs and How will they Improve Access to Justice?

Patrick Palace talks about what LLLTs are and how they provide access to justice in a unique and powerful way.

January 29, 2018

Why Education is Vital for Paralegals

Lisa Myers discusses her experience as a paralegal educator and why it’s vital for aspiring paralegals to obtain a solid educational foundation.

November 29, 2017

How Pro Bono Work Improves Your Career

Conni Herbert discusses why paralegals should be investing their time in pro bono work and the importance of finding pro bono activities that empassion you.

August 2, 2017

A Bittersweet Goodbye to Vicki Voisin

In this bittersweet episode of the Paralegal Voice, Vicki Voisin hands the hosting reigns over to Carl Morrison.