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The Paralegal Program at Minnesota State University, Moorhead

Minnesota State University, Moorhead, (MSUM) is located in Moorhead, MN. Moorhead is situated in the...

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Allen F. Mihecoby: Paralegal, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company, Fort Worth, TX

Allen Mihecoby admits that he just fell into the perfect profession. He entered college with plans for a...

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American Institute for Paralegal Studies, Downers Grove, IL

Certification and specialization are essential for professional growth as a paralegal, according to the...

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Heather A. Moreau, Senior Litigation Paralegal with Paul, Frank & Collins, PC, Burlington, VT

Heather A. Moreau, who is a senior litigation paralegal with the law firm Paul, Frank & Collins in Burlington,...

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Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey

Montclair State is New Jersey's second-largest and fastest-growing university. Providing all the advantages of...

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How Coolidge began her Law career and began her first job

This week, LawCrossing talks with Katherine K. Coolidge about how she got her job. Coolidge, a law librarian...

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Marie Koster: Trusts and Estates Paralegal, Quarles & Brady, LLP, Milwaukee, WI

Without hesitation, Marie Koster describes the best part of being a paralegal by saying, ''I love the people...

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Amanda Silvester Williams: President, Government and Politics Legal Society, Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School

Third-year Brigham Young University law student Amanda Silvester Williams has reached an exciting point in her...

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How Amy Davis began her Law career and began her first job

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Cindy Lopez: Founder of NJParalegal.com and Paralegal with the Law Firm of Charles M. Byrnes, Toms River, NJ

In 2000, Cindy Lopez had been working as a paralegal in the New Jersey area for six years and was an active...

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Lissa Treadway: President, Nevada Paralegal Association, Las Vegas, NV

Lissa Treadway, a senior paralegal at Shea & Carlyon, Ltd., is also the brand-new president of the Nevada...

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Todd Frankel: Paralegal, Reed Smith, LLP, Los Angeles, CA

Todd Frankel, a paralegal at Reed Smith in downtown Los Angeles, CA, made the career change from...

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Blanche Berkowitz: Paralegal, Schell Bray Aycock Abel & Livingston, PLLC, Greensboro, NC

Corporate paralegal Blanche Berkowitz practices her profession at Schell Bray Aycock Abel & Livingston, PLLC,...

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Elizabeth Vance: Paralegal, Wyatt Early Harris Wheeler, LLP, High Point, NC

Elizabeth Vance comes from a family of law enforcement officers and said that while she was fascinated by the...

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Erin Brockovich: Part 3 Going To Trial

Fate dropped Erin Brockovich's latest lawsuit against Beverly Hills High right into her lap.It all began...

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10 Insider Lessons from Erin Brockovich: How Ed Masry’s Journey Transformed Legal Advocacy

Discover 10 powerful, actionable insights from the Erin Brockovich and Ed Masry saga. Learn ethical,...

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Erin Brockovich: Part 1 Just Getting Started

It was the day of my interview with Mrs. Erin Brockovich-Ellis. Mixed with feelings of nervousness and...

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Laura Ahtes: Paralegal, Potter Anderson Corroon, LLP, Wilmington, DE

For Laura Ahtes, education was the lucky charm that launched her career. After obtaining her degree from...

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Ohio's New Paralegal Certification Program

The Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) announced at the end of June that it was implementing a new paralegal...

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Karen Woodward: CLA, Pearson, Horowitz & Burnett, P.C., Denver, CO

Karen Woodward, a paralegal for Pearson, Horowitz & Burnett, P.C., enjoys working for the small, Denver, CO,...

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Sameera Ansari: Paralegal with Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, LLP, New York, NY

After working five years as a paralegal, Sameera Ansari decided to plunge into deeper legal waters.

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Tita A. Brewster: 2006 President Elect, National Association of Legal Assistants

A year ago, LawCrossing spoke with Tita A. Brewster about her career as a freelance paralegal. Since then,...

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Steering Clear of UPL

There is no phrase that strikes quite the same amount of fear in the hearts of paralegals as the phrase...

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Maximize Recruiting Efforts and Relationships

It is all about time. Recruiting firms assess on a daily and sometimes hourly basis. There are several ways to...

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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...

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Shawn R. Olley: Owner, Midwest Paralegal Services, Oak Creek, WI

Shawn R. Olley founded Midwest Paralegal Services in September 1989 after noticing a need for contract...

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Donna M. Profeta: Paralegal

As a realtor, Donna M. Profeta decided to enroll in a paralegal course in order to further her career in real...

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Thelma Alvarado-Garza: President of the Capital Area Paralegal Association and Paralegal with Whitehurst, Harkness, Ozmun & Brees; Austin, TX

As a paralegal in plaintiff's civil litigation, Thelma Alvarado-Garza deals with people who are facing sad and...

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Using Background Checks to Screen Potential Hires

When looking for a new job, there are many considerations for an applicant to weigh. The issues of salary,...