South African writer Nadine Gordimer said that a desert is a place without expectation. That is certainly true for the millions of Americans who find themselves living in legal deserts. Nationwide, there are approximately four lawyers for every 1,000 residents, ...
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By Teri Saylor Yazmeen Gadalla has been a paralegal for just five years and already is making an impact on the profession in her role as chair of the North Carolina Bar Association Paralegal Division. It’s still early in ...
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Read More »As a paralegal with a law degree, Amy Fleischer brings a unique perspective to her job at Ragsdale Liggett in Raleigh. A litigation paralegal, Fleischer primarily works on insurance defense cases and loves her work for its variety and complexity. ...
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Read More »From working at the FBI to going all the way to nationals in a mock trial competition, Michele Alfakir’s calling to work in the legal arena has led her to pursue a career as a paralegal. She has been a ...
Read More »Alamance County Paralegal Association Events: The Alamance County Paralegal Association meets the third Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at various restaurants near the county courthouse. . Asheville Area Paralegal Association Events: October 13, 2017: Save the date. The ...
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Born in Mexico City, Atalia Cardenas was a young girl when she traveled with her parents and sister to the United States. She has made the most of the opportunities her adopted country has offered. From a struggling engineering student ...
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Read More »Jane Payne can’t remember when she didn’t want to pursue a career in the legal arena. “I always wanted to be in the legal profession,” she says. “The paralegal field was just starting when I graduated from college, and ...
Read More »Legal Staff Professionals of South Carolina Events: August 19: LSPSC Summer Membership Meeting & CLE, Clark’s Inn, Santee. The deadline for registering is August 9. For information about LSPSC visit . Notes: LSPSC elected new officers for 2017-2018 at the ...
Read More »NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS National Association of Legal Assistants Notes: NALA offers a variety of self-directed educational programs and webinars. Visit for information on topics and registration. NALS- The Association for Legal Professionals Events: October 6-8: NALS 65th Annual Educational Conference ...
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