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New President Cheryl Nodarse Leads NALA Into Its 50th Year
New President Cheryl Nodarse Leads NALA Into Its 50th Year
NALA’s new president, Cheryl Nodarse, shares her goals for NALA’s upcoming year (hint, 50th anniversary) and the array of new opportunities for paralegal professionals.
Neurodivergence, Communication, and Connections. Understanding Our Differences.
We all act, think, and process the world differently. It’s called “neurodivergence,” and understanding it is vital in the legal profession.
Stress, Burnout, and the Legal Profession: It’s OK To Talk About It
Kate Bridal and Josey Hoff were both in the legal profession, burned out, and got out. Through the podcast “The Legal Burnouts” they help others.
Digging Into California Workers’ Compensation (Plus, Career Advice From a True Pro)
Guest Nikki Mehrpoo is a veteran attorney and professor. She offers insights into practicing Workers’ Compensation law plus real-world career advice.
Advancing Your Career: Advice From A Real-Life Success Story
Hear from a successful paralegal manager who built her career ladder by seeking opportunities, trying new things, and demonstrating value.
The Year Ahead For NALA, Plus A Preview Of The 2024 Conference
Hear all about the July 2024 NALA annual conference and the year ahead for NALA from CEO Vanessa Finley.
Tackling Tech, Getting The Education You Need To Advance
Guest Joy Murao is an expert in teaching others to learn, and apply, the latest in legal tech. Get inspired to take a course and advance your career.
That’s A Wrap. What A Year: AI, Mental Health, And Conferences!
Co-host Jill Francisco returns just in time to help Tony Sipp wrap up the year that was – from AI to hybrid working from home – and peek ahead to 2024.
Career Pressures, The Holidays, And Taking Care Of Yourself
It’s great to pursue success. But at what cost? Guest Sonya Sigler helps legal professionals prioritize their lives and build their brand while taking care of themselves.
Litigation Support Skills, eDiscovery, And Advancing Your Career
Guest Cheryl Garner, CEDS, walks through not only becoming a better paralegal, but pursuing higher career goals, earning credentials, and specializing in eDiscovery and litigation support. She’s a litigation manager overseeing her...
Paralegals Rise Up! The New Opportunities In Practice Management
Today’s modern organizations and law firms are creating new management opportunities for paralegal professionals. Take charge of your career today.
Courtroom Tech: Increase Your Value By Perfecting Presentations
Guest Shannon Lex Bales shares his experiences learning, and keeping up with, the latest courtroom tech and presentation software.
Live From The 2023 NALA Conference: An Inside Look
Greetings from Day One of the NALA 2023 Conference and Expo! Host Jill Francisco joins NALA past president and experienced paralegal Cassandra Oliver-Divens and paralegal student and first-time conference attendee Joey Jones...
Overcoming Subconscious Bias, How We Can Do Better
We all have hidden biases that affect our decisions. Learn to identify and counter them with employment attorney Al De La Cruz.
Keep Up With Today’s Legal Tech (Or Be Left Behind)
Legal technologies wait for no one, including you. Guest Joy Murao is the Founder and CEO at Practice Aligned Resources, a legal tech support firm that offers a blend of services including...
The NALA Paralegal Jobs Report: Get Paid What You’re Worth!
What’s new for NALA in 2023. Start by getting excited about the 2023 NALA conference with NALA’s chief executive officer, Vanessa Finley. This time in Boston in July. You don’t want to...
Show Us The Money: The Art and Best Practices Of Time Capture and Billing
Let’s talk about the art, and science, of billing. We’ll go ahead and say it, billing isn’t fun, but it’s crucial to the success of your law firm. And tracking many of...
How Paralegals Can Fill Legal System Gaps, A Panel Discussion
Our justice system is changing as demand for access to court services grows. Are specially trained paralegal professionals the answer? Across the country, states are looking for ways to grant special licenses...
New Cohost Tony Sipp Helps Kick Off A Year Of Big Upcoming Events
Host Jill Francisco is joined by NEW Paralegal Voice cohost (and a longtime friend of the podcast) Tony Sipp. Together, they kick off the new year with a rundown of upcoming events...
Paralegals: This. Is. Your. Year! (So, What Do You Want?)
In 2022, so many things changed. If you don’t love your job, this is your year. Find out if your pay, and job, measure up. Is your work arrangement still fair? Get...
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...
Paralegals: It’s Your Mind. Use It Or Lose It
You can never know too much or learn too much. In this inspiring episode, learn to build your skills, your knowledge, and your career.
And What, So What, Now What? An NFL Star And The Power Of Positive Thinking.
In a very special, and very personal, episode host Jill Francisco is joined by her good friend, NFL star and Super Bowl champion Vinny Curry of the New York Jets. The power...
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...
Incoming President NALA President Talks NALA Conference 2022
Guest Debbie L. Overstreet, the incoming NALA president, gives an overview of the upcoming NALA conference – a return to the in-person gathering after two years of virtual, but with a remote...
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.
Expand Your Horizons: Standing Still Is Not An Option
Guest Bobby T. Rimas is a man in motion. Hear how he has used professional organizations, networking, formal classwork, and teaching to stay ahead.
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.
Modern Legal Project Management: Agile and Scrum Processes
Alicia Mitchell-Mercer breaks down modern legal project management by applying the Agile philosophy and Scrum management techniques.
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?
The “Great Resignation” Is a Great Opportunity for Paralegals
Guest Tony Sipp, paralegal manager, predicts 2022 will be a great year for paralegals to break into the profession or move up.
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.
Get Up and Get Out There
Paralegals, you have even more to offer. Explore opportunities in writing and presenting for peers and advising and teaching the next generation.
Justice For All, the Paralegal’s Role
Americans are drowning in a complex court system. How will paralegals protect our access to justice?
Paralegals Back to School: It’s a New (Tech) World
It’s back to school time. That means for paralegals, too. New software, new online processes, new ways of doing things.
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.
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.
Distinguishing Diversity from Inclusion
William Murphy explains why so many companies and law firms get it wrong when implementing diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Cultivating Curiosity
Educator and trainer Amy Johnson shows how simple changes in work habits can save time, increase productivity, and add value to a legal team.
The Value of Certification
Carl Morrison reviews the changing paralegal certification landscape as states weigh and test limited licenses to expand access to justice.
Navigating Law Practice Post-Pandemic
Partner Marc Williams recaps the rapid litigation transition from in-person to virtual and what he expects will be the new normal.
When Vaccines Cause Injury
Lawyer Drew Downing explains how those injured by vaccines can file claims with the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
Labor & Employment in the Age of COVID-19
Lawyer Brian Moore details evolving regulatory changes that impact employers and workers as the pandemic rages and vaccines hit the market.
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.
Stand Up, Speak Up
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture requires action. Jill Francisco explores big and small ways to support diversity in the workplace.
The 5 Ps of Legal Six Sigma
Host Carl Morrison shows how paralegals can integrate process improvement techniques in their day-to-day work.
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.
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.
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.
Sneak Peek of NALA Conference & Expo 2020
In this brief announcement, host Jill Francisco shares some of the details about NALA’s first virtual conference.
What a Legal Recruiter Can Do For You
Jillian Kuehl outlines how the recruitment process works and how to find the right recruiter for your needs.