NALA has gone virtual for this year’s conference! Join hosts Carl Morrison and Jill Francisco and conference speaker Brian Moore as they discuss the session offerings, social events, and CLE opportunities available through the 2020 NALA Conference @ Home. If you still need to register, head over to the NALA.com today! Brian Moore is a partner at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP. Special thanks to our sponsors, NALA, ServeNow, CourtFiling.net and Legalinc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Jul 06, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 123
In this brief announcement, host Jill Francisco shares some of the details about NALA’s first virtual conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 11, 2020•6 min
Jillian Kuehl outlines how the recruitment process works and how to find the right recruiter for your needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 11, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Nicole Clark explains AI basics and how it can help paralegals work with greater efficiency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 14, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Debbie Hrytzay offers remote work tips for paralegals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 23, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Carl Morrison shares remote work tips and his perspective on the ABA’s changes to the definition of a paralegal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 31, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Kristine Custodio Suero shares career development insights for paralegals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 29, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Vanessa Finley gives insights on NALA’s offerings for members and plans for 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 01, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 117
New Paralegal Voice co-host Jill Francisco talks with Chris Jennison about potential changes to the ABA’s legal assistant/paralegal definition and new guidelines that would approve online paralegal coursework. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 23, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Carl Morrison shares highlights from 2019 interviews on the Paralegal Voice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 27, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Keith Shannon offers guidance for paralegal professionals on the importance of diligent compliance with ethical standards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 31, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 114
Candess Zona-Mendola shares insights from her book, “The Indispensable Paralegal: Your Guide to Getting It All Done.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 12, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 113
NALA vice president Melissa Hamilton and conference first-timer Sherron Brightharp talk about the conference experience and its offerings for attendees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 29, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Vicki Kunz shares about the innovative opportunities arising in the paralegal industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 15, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 111
NALA CEO and Executive Director Greta Zeimetz discusses NALA’s strengths and the challenges it will face in the coming years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 15, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Kelly LaGrave shares the importance of paralegal certification and suggests study tools for the exam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 15, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Ken & Anna Buchner give insights into the area of motor vehicle accident recording and reconstruction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 15, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Jeffrey Wolff of ZyLAB talks about the growing impacts of eDiscovery on the law and the tech solutions that empower lawyers and paralegals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 15, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Join host Carl Morrison as he recaps his first day at the 2019 NALA Conference & Expo and teases the great content to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 12, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 106
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 01, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 105
In the buildup to the 2019 NALA Conference & Expo, host Carl Morrison talks with NALA president Jill Francisco to discuss why NALA is a valuable resource to paralegals, how paralegals can participate in leadership, and what obstacles NALA and the paralegal community will face in the coming years. As Jill prepares for the conclusion of her tenure as President in 2020, they also look back on her career path, her leadership style, and what legacy she hopes to leave. Learn more about your ad cho...
May 30, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Host Carl Morrison talks to Maddy Martin about the impact of automation in the legal profession and how it affects paralegals. They discuss how speed and accuracy in everyday paralegal tasks can be improved with AI and how this frees up paralegals for higher level tasks. After the break, Maddy talks about her role at Smith.ai and describes how the company provides communications services for law firms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 10, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 103
In this episode, host Carl Morrison talks to Erin Levine, a certified family law specialist, about the important roles paralegals play in legal product development and client interaction. Erin talks about her career and what led her to launch Hello Divorce — a platform that allows greater access to justice for those in divorce proceedings. They discuss the utilization of paralegals in her family law practice and highlight the invaluable collaboration that takes place between them. Learn more abo...
Apr 02, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 102
What things can paralegals do to become a better hire? In this episode, host Carl Morrison talks to Sandy Lavender, office manager for Clark Hill PLC about recruitment strategies for paralegals and legal support professionals. They discuss the important skill sets they look for when hiring for these types of positions and give tips for improving resumes and interview skills. They also encourage paralegals to become certified with one of the legal support professional organizations. Learn more ab...
Jan 31, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 101
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 of setting new goals for 2019. He gives practical advice on ways paralegals can challenge themselves and gives his predictions on what trends may impact the paralegal industry in 2019. Special thanks to our sponsors, NALA, ServeNow, Thomson Reuters Firm Central and CourtFiling.net Learn more about...
Dec 31, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Paralegals can be a vital part of how the law office operates even if they are not in a management role. In this episode, host Carl Morrison shares his top ten tips on law office management. He gives insight into the ways paralegals can impact management issues such as hiring, technology, marketing, mentoring, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 03, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Electronic filing (eFiling) is changing the court filing game across the nation. Host Carl Morrison talks to Tisha Delgado about how eFiling works. While some may be hesitant to shift to eFiling from paper filing, Tisha shares the advantages to this electronic system from saving time and energy to being able to file last minute. She also shares tips for using the PACER system and provides resources for those interested in learning more about eFiling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Oct 31, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 98
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. Host Carl Morrison talks to Lauren Rentz and Tara Hughes about their experiences of the NALS 67th Annual Education and Networking Conference. Lauren, a new paralegal, and Tara, a seasoned paralegal, discuss about the sessions that stood out to them as well as tips and tricks for new attendees. Learn more about your ad choi...
Sep 28, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Host Carl Morrison talks to Linda McGrath-Cruz about how to get the most out of paralegal conference networking. Whether you need advice as a first time conference-goer or you’re a conference veteran who just needs a refresher, tune in for tips on topics like how to choose between conflicting seminars and make yourself more approachable. Linda shares how networking has directly impacted her paralegal career for the better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Aug 31, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 96
A successful trial team involves more than just a good lawyer, it includes a strong trial consultant. Host Carl Morrison talks to April Ferguson about trial consultants and the important role they play in the courtroom. They discuss the basics of what a trial consultant does, how they interact with paralegals, and the education a paralegal needs in order to transition into trial consulting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jul 31, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 95
