Paralegally Speaking

Paralegally Speaking


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Why do I have to make you see me?
April 27, 2021

Hello Hello Hello and welcome back to another episode of Paralegally Speaking - a platform amplifying the voices of Black female paralegals and legal professionals - unapologetically. I had the pleasure to sit and speak with Paralegal, Certified Notary Si

Intellectual Property from an Academia perspective looks like...
April 15, 2021

Hello Hello Hello and welcome back to another episode of Paralegally Speaking - a platform amplifying the voices of Black female paralegals and legal professionals - unapologetically.  Today, I sat down with Paralegal, Leesa Watkins. Tune in to hear

Enter into this field with an open mind - that sexy law displayed on tv is not always reality...
April 07, 2021

Today I am speaking with Shannon J. Hamlin. Shannon is a Delaware Certifired Paralegal as well as a graduate from the University of West Alabama with a major in English and a minor in Political Science. She received her Paralegal Certificate from the PJA

I view the work I do as a Labor of Love because...
March 31, 2021

Mona Sims is a Workers’ Compensation Case Management Specialist and Certified Litigation Paralegal. She has an extensive career in the legal field and 28 of those years she has been a member of a local law firm located in Media, PA.  Mona is a true a

Pay attention to who you run into at work...
March 23, 2021

In this episode, I sat down to speak with Chiquita Handy. Chiquita has worked as a Legal Secretary for 30 years and provides her insight on the legal realm, how she entered into it and what she tells others seeking to grow within it.  Tune in!  

Researching the issue of "statelessness" led me to pursue Rule of Law Development...
March 17, 2021

In this episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Tiffany Mane (pronounced Man-neh) about Rule of Law development and how it affects not only the legal system but also cultural norms, social responsibility, communities, criminal justice, human rights,

My transferable skills led me into...
March 05, 2021

In Episode 4, Alexia "Lexi" Taylor explains how her passion for civil rights and equality led her into a thriving career as a paralegal. Hear how she explains how her transferable skills, earned while working in compliance and audit roles, prepared her fo

My AHA moment came when ...
March 03, 2021

Hear what sparked my interest in the legal field and why I feel that that it is important to understand your role to enhance overall performance. Let me know your thoughts. Share us with your friends and be sure to follow us on social media @ParalegallySp

When Paralegals find their niche...
February 26, 2021

In Episode 2 we speak with Safiya Hernandez Spencer - an Estates & Trust Legal Assistant. Hear how she found herself planted in this area of law on purpose and what advice she has for those interested in doing the same. Follow us on Facebook and Insta