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When an individual seeks an attorney, it is often in response to an unanticipated circumstance or crisis – and without insight into how the legal system operates. Paralegals, under the supervision of an […]

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11 Feb 2021
February 2021 Volunteer Spotlight – Barbara E. Mills, ACP
Category: Volunteer Spotlights

Barbara E. Mills, ACP, has been a litigation paralegal for the last two decades. An impressive resume – including a Master of Science in Speech Pathology, a paralegal certificate, and […]

10 Feb 2021
Black History
Category: Legal Lens

February 2021 DEI Article “Celebrating Black History Month” Written by Peonca S. Greier, CP Do you ever wonder why Black History Month is celebrated? Also, why celebrate in the shortest month […]

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25 Jan 2021
Writing Series: Part 3
Category: Facts & Findings

In this third and final article on legal writing, the focus will be on three very different aspects of effective communication. These three aspects are formatting documents with good design, using active […]

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13 Jan 2021
January 2021 Volunteer Spotlight – Christine K. Lillo, ACP
Category: Volunteer Spotlights

Christine K. Lillo, ACP, a paralegal from South Dakota, is the epitome of an accomplished paralegal. Since earning her Certified Paralegal credential in 1994, Chris earned a Bachelor of Science […]

07 Jan 2021
Champion of Equity
Category: Legal Lens

January 2021 DEI Article “Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: An Inspirational Champion of Equity” Written by Bobby T. Rimas, Associate Professor United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was unique in that […]