Hear the latest issues and trends in the world of paralegals and legal assistants with two nationally known career paralegals and co-hosts, Vicki Voisin and Lynne DeVenny. This podcast is published monthly by the Legal Talk Network. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/ (c) www.LegalTalkNetwork.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:07:36 -0500 admin@legaltalknetwork.com (admin) Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:25:05 -0500 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.3.1) http://www.feedforall.com The Paralegal Voice Hear the latest issues and trends in the world of paralegals and legal assistants with two nationally known career paralegals and co-hosts, Vicki Voisin and Lynne DeVenny. This podcast is published monthly by the Legal Talk Network. Legal Talk Network L egal Talk Network admin@legaltalknetwork.com Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Vicki Voisin, Lynne DeVenny, NALA no no http://LegalTalkNetwork.com/RSS/PLV_141.jpg http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/ 141 141 Can paralegal ethics be fun? On The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin join lawyer/humorist Sean Carter, founder of Lawpsided Seminars, to share his comedic approach to legal education, the biggest challenges for legal staffers today and his thoughts on his popular talk, Thou Shalt Not Lie, Cheat and Steal: The 10 Commandments of Legal Ethics. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2012/01/a-fun-dose-of-paralegal-ethics/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2012/01/a-fun-dose-of-paralegal-ethics/ Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:04:38 -0500 A Fun Dose of Paralegal Ethics Can paralegal ethics be fun? On The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin join lawyer/humorist Sean Carter, founder of Lawpsided Seminars, to share his comedic approach to legal education, the biggest challenges for legal staffers today and his thoughts on his popular talk, Thou Shalt Not Lie, Cheat and Steal: The 10 Commandments of Legal Ethics. 42:41 Legal Talk Network 10 commandments of legal ethics, bluetooth and confidentiality, CLE, client confidentiality, job satisfaction, Legal ethics, mental health, Paralegal Ethics, quality of life, sean carter, stress management no no Usually a law firm will hand off documents to a process server who will then take care of service. Locating a process server who will do this promptly and ethically is very important. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-host Vicki Voisin joins Adam Camras, co-founder and CEO of LAWgical which operates ServeNow.com. Adam provides tips for locating a reputable process server, red flags paralegals should look for, and the questions they should ask of a process server before making a hiring decision. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2011/12/paralegals-process-servers/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2011/12/paralegals-process-servers/ Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:10:25 -0500 Paralegals & Process Servers Usually a law firm will hand off documents to a process server who will then take care of service. Locating a process server who will do this promptly and ethically is very important. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-host Vicki Voisin joins Adam Camras, co-founder and CEO of LAWgical which operates ServeNow.com. Adam provides tips for locating a reputable process server, red flags paralegals should look for, and the questions they should ask of a process server before making a hiring decision. 35:51 Legal Talk Network Adam Camras, electronic service, electronic service of process, evading process, Notice, Process problems, process servers, reputable process server, serving papers no no Want some tips from the experts about how to get ahead in the paralegal profession? On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin join NALA President, Karen McGee, ACP and Charlsye Smith Diaz, Ph.D., as they take a look at career development and how to advance in the paralegal profession. They cover key topics including creating professional resumes, obtaining professional certification, and networking at CLE programs. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2011/11/career-tips-how-to-advance-in-the-paralegal-profession/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2011/11/career-tips-how-to-advance-in-the-paralegal-profession/ Wed, 9 Nov 2011 14:59:43 -0500 Career Tips: How to Advance in the Paralegal Profession Want some tips from the experts about how to get ahead in the paralegal profession? On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin join NALA President, Karen McGee, ACP and Charlsye Smith Diaz, Ph.D., as they take a look at career development and how to advance in the paralegal profession. They cover key topics including creating professional resumes, obtaining professional certification, and networking at CLE programs. 41:35 Legal Talk Network ACP, Charlsye Smith Diaz, CLA exam, CLE, Karen McGee, linked in paralegal resume, NALA, NALA self study, online education, paralegal certification, Professional Development, resume no no When it comes to redaction and the process of removing confidential information from legal documents, some paralegals still rely on the traditional yet cumbersome method of using a black marker and the copier machine. A new option is growing in popularity: the use of specialized electronic tools like Redact-It, which is specifically built for redaction. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin join Christine Musil, Director of Marketing for Informative Graphics Corporation, to discuss the benefits of this modern face of redaction and how paralegals can get current and step away from their redaction methods of yesterday. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2011/10/exploring-modern-redaction-methods-for-paralegals/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2011/10/exploring-modern-redaction-methods-for-paralegals/ Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:55:15 -0400 Exploring Modern Redaction Methods for Paralegals When it comes to redaction and the process of removing confidential information from legal documents, some paralegals still rely on the traditional yet cumbersome method of using a black marker and the copier machine. A new option is growing in popularity: the use of specialized electronic tools like Redact-It, which is specifically built for redaction. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin join Christine Musil, Director of Marketing for Informative Graphics Corporation, to discuss the benefits of this modern face of redaction and how paralegals can get current and step away from their redaction methods of yesterday. 30:23 Legal Talk Network Christine Musil, digital redaction, electronic redaction, free redaction training, native format file request, paralegal software, Redact-It, redaction, redaction specific software no no Is your resume up to par? Will it rise to the top in a stack of other paralegals’ applications? On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin present a 101 course about paralegal resumes. They share their own experiences on preparing and reviewing resumes, offer suggestions for handling the “no experience” issue for newcomers to the field, discuss the recommended formats for paralegal resumes, and provide tips on how to separate yourself from the pack of competitors for every job. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2011/09/paralegal-resume-101-how-to-stand-out-from-the-competition/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2011/09/paralegal-resume-101-how-to-stand-out-from-the-competition/ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:56:27 -0400 Paralegal Resume 101: How to Stand Out from the Competition Is your resume up to par? Will it rise to the top in a stack of other paralegals’ applications? On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin present a 101 course about paralegal resumes. They share their own experiences on preparing and reviewing resumes, offer suggestions for handling the “no experience” issue for newcomers to the field, discuss the recommended formats for paralegal resumes, and provide tips on how to separate yourself from the pack of competitors for every job. 32:23 Legal Talk Network entry level resume, job interviews, linked in paralegal resume, paralegal 101, redaction software, resume, resume do's and don'ts, resume templates, updating resume's no no How do you keep up with constantly evolving trends in the paralegal field and stay ahead of the pack? The Paralegal Voice, co-host Lynne DeVenny joins very special guest Jeannie S. Johnston, Founder and CEO of ParalegalGateway.com, to discuss the latest trends in the industry, how to use social media, their favorite publications and blogs, why they use RSS feed readers, and how to make the most of paralegal association membership. Listen in as Jeannie starts off the show by taking a look at Paralegal Gateway and what it offers. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2011/08/trends-in-the-paralegal-profession/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2011/08/trends-in-the-paralegal-profession/ Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:26:57 -0400 Trends in the Paralegal Profession How do you keep up with constantly evolving trends in the paralegal field and stay ahead of the pack? The Paralegal Voice, co-host Lynne DeVenny joins very special guest Jeannie S. Johnston, Founder and CEO of ParalegalGateway.com, to discuss the latest trends in the industry, how to use social media, their favorite publications and blogs, why they use RSS feed readers, and how to make the most of paralegal association membership. Listen in as Jeannie starts off the show by taking a look at Paralegal Gateway and what it offers. 35:03 Legal Talk Network Jeannie Johnston, Lynne DeVenny, mentoring, paralegal blogs, Paralegal Gatewat, Paralegal Trends, social media burden no no Are you thinking about becoming a paralegal, or are you already working toward a paralegal degree? On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin address the most frequently asked questions from people interested in becoming paralegals. They talk about the realities of the profession, including assessing the traits paralegals need to succeed, working in a legal environment, and preparing for and finding that first job. Lynne and Vicki talk about the importance of networking, education and training, and share their personal experiences and their paths to becoming paralegals. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2011/07/paralegal-101-how-to-launch-your-paralegal-career/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2011/07/paralegal-101-how-to-launch-your-paralegal-career/ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:07:25 -0400 Paralegal 101: How to Launch Your Paralegal Career Are you thinking about becoming a paralegal, or are you already working toward a paralegal degree? On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin address the most frequently asked questions from people interested in becoming paralegals. They talk about the realities of the profession, including assessing the traits paralegals need to succeed, working in a legal environment, and preparing for and finding that first job. Lynne and Vicki talk about the importance of networking, education and training, and share their personal experiences and their paths to becoming paralegals. 37:09 Legal Talk Network become a paralegal, certificated paralegal, certified paralegal, linked in paralegal resume, linkedin, paralegal education, paralegal licensing, paralegal requirements, paralegal training no no What exactly is this 'Cloud' that everyone is talking about? On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Tom Mighell, legal technology expert and senior consultant with Contoural Inc., author of the new book, iPad in One Hour for Lawyers, and Chair-Elect of the ABA Law Practice Management Section, to discuss what every paralegal needs to know about "The Cloud." Tom talks about how cloud-based services can improve the efficiency of a law practice, what paralegals should consider when evaluating cloud-based services for their firms, and how legal staffers can use the iPad to assist lawyers. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2011/06/what-paralegals-need-to-know-about-the-cloud/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2011/06/what-paralegals-need-to-know-about-the-cloud/ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:41:14 -0400 What Paralegals Need to Know about "The Cloud" What exactly is this 'Cloud' that everyone is talking about? On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Tom Mighell, legal technology expert and senior consultant with Contoural Inc., author of the new book, iPad in One Hour for Lawyers, and Chair-Elect of the ABA Law Practice Management Section, to discuss what every paralegal needs to know about "The Cloud." Tom talks about how cloud-based services can improve the efficiency of a law practice, what paralegals should consider when evaluating cloud-based services for their firms, and how legal staffers can use the iPad to assist lawyers. 39:26 Legal Talk Network Cloud Computing, cloud security, cloud storage, iPad, ipad document tools, ipad PDF, Tom Mighell, trial apps no no Ethics and professionalism are essential to becoming a successful paralegal. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome paralegal, Camille Stell, Director of Client Services for Lawyers Mutual, who provides ethics tips for paralegals, talks about how paralegals can assist attorneys in the area of client communications and what paralegals can do every day to maintain the highest level of professionalism. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2011/05/ethics-and-professionalism-within-the-paralegal-profession/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2011/05/ethics-and-professionalism-within-the-paralegal-profession/ Thu, 19 May 2011 15:21:13 -0400 Ethics and Professionalism within the Paralegal Profession Ethics and professionalism are essential to becoming a successful paralegal. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome paralegal, Camille Stell, Director of Client Services for Lawyers Mutual, who provides ethics tips for paralegals, talks about how paralegals can assist attorneys in the area of client communications and what paralegals can do every day to maintain the highest level of professionalism. 34:58 Legal Talk Network Camille Stell, Client Service, ethics, Lawyers Mutual, linkedin, Lynne DeVenny, professionalism, Vicki Voisin no no Volunteering can be an uplifting experience for all involved. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin spotlight two paralegals who are 'giving back' to the community and volunteering their time to help others in need. Vicki and Lynne welcome Cindy J. Geib, ACP, PaCP, a Certified Coordinator for Wills for Heroes and Lee A. Paige, CLA, Senior Paralegal at Parker, Milliken, Clark, O’Hara & Samuelian, who volunteers at the Los Angeles Food Bank, to discuss their individual experiences, time management and the impact volunteering has had on their lives. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2011/04/paralegals-giving-back/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2011/04/paralegals-giving-back/ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:12:12 -0400 Paralegals Giving Back Volunteering can be an uplifting experience for all involved. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin spotlight two paralegals who are 'giving back' to the community and volunteering their time to help others in need. Vicki and Lynne welcome Cindy J. Geib, ACP, PaCP, a Certified Coordinator for Wills for Heroes and Lee A. Paige, CLA, Senior Paralegal at Parker, Milliken, Clark, O’Hara & Samuelian, who volunteers at the Los Angeles Food Bank, to discuss their individual experiences, time management and the impact volunteering has had on their lives. 32:46 Legal Talk Network Cindy Geib, LA Food Bank, Lee Paige, lynneDeVenny, mobile technology, pro bono, Vicki Voisin, volunteer, Wills for Heroes no no A spotlight report on four successful paralegals from across the country who LOVE their jobs. The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Brian Haberly, Corporate and Securities Paralegal with Clearwire Corporation; Patricia F. Clapper ACP, NCCP, a paralegal from the firm, Levine & Stewart; Ruth Conley, a litigation paralegal at Andrews Kurth LLP; and Carl H. Morrison, II, AACP, a paralegal at Rhodes, Hieronymus, Jones, Tucker & Gable, PLLC. They share their diverse backgrounds, discuss career highlights, and offer ways to stay relevant and enjoy long careers in the paralegal profession. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2011/03/paralegals-who-love-their-jobs-and-why/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2011/03/paralegals-who-love-their-jobs-and-why/ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:22:05 -0400 Paralegals Who Love Their Jobs...and Why A spotlight report on four successful paralegals from across the country who LOVE their jobs. The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Brian Haberly, Corporate and Securities Paralegal with Clearwire Corporation; Patricia F. Clapper ACP, NCCP, a paralegal from the firm, Levine & Stewart; Ruth Conley, a litigation paralegal at Andrews Kurth LLP; and Carl H. Morrison, II, AACP, a paralegal at Rhodes, Hieronymus, Jones, Tucker & Gable, PLLC. They share their diverse backgrounds, discuss career highlights, and offer ways to stay relevant and enjoy long careers in the paralegal profession. 36:40 Legal Talk Network Brian Haberly, Carl Morrison, Continuing Education, linkedin, mentors, NALS, Paralegal Associations, Patricia Clapper, resume, Ruth Conley, Social media no no Looking for new opportunities in the paralegal world? On The Paralegal Voice, co-host Vicki Voisin welcomes Karen G. McGee, ACP, President of NALA and Christine E. Porter, ACP, Chair of NALA’s Continuing Education Council, to talk about opportunities through NALA and how you can revitalize your career with continuing education. They discuss Advanced Certification and all of the options available in specific practice areas, as well as NALA’s new "blended learning" approach and how to use these tools for career growth. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2011/02/revitalizing-your-career-with-continuing-education http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2011/02/revitalizing-your-career-with-continuing-education Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:59:55 -0500 Revitalizing Your Career with Continuing Education Looking for new opportunities in the paralegal world? On The Paralegal Voice, co-host Vicki Voisin welcomes Karen G. McGee, ACP, President of NALA and Christine E. Porter, ACP, Chair of NALA’s Continuing Education Council, to talk about opportunities through NALA and how you can revitalize your career with continuing education. They discuss Advanced Certification and all of the options available in specific practice areas, as well as NALA’s new "blended learning" approach and how to use these tools for career growth. 32:25 Legal Talk Network ACP, Advanced Certified Paralegal, Blended learning, Christine Porter, CLE, Continuing Education, EBSCO, Facts & Findings, Karen McGee, NALA, NALA Shourt Course no no Want to hear ideas about how to advance your paralegal career? On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-host Lynne DeVenny welcomes Karen Tuschak, President of the International Paralegal Management Association, Stacie McLean, IPMA President–Elect, and Sylvia Naim, IPMA Secretary-Treasurer, to take an in-depth look at IPMA, and discuss IPMA’s mission, the job market for paralegals, what they look for when hiring, and key traits needed to make a successful paralegal. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2011/01/management-careers-for-paralegals-spotlighting-ipma/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2011/01/management-careers-for-paralegals-spotlighting-ipma/ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:57:08 -0500 Management Careers for Paralegals: Spotlighting IPMA Want to hear ideas about how to advance your paralegal career? On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-host Lynne DeVenny welcomes Karen Tuschak, President of the International Paralegal Management Association, Stacie McLean, IPMA President-Elect, and Sylvia Naim, IPMA Secretary-Treasurer, to take an in-depth look at IPMA, and discuss IPMA’s mission, the job market for paralegals, what they look for when hiring, and key traits needed to make a successful paralegal. 23:27 Legal Talk Network International Paralegal Management Association, IPMA, job search, Karen Tushak, Lynne DeVenny, networking, Paralegal Associations, Paralegal career, Stacie McLean, Sylvia Naim no no On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Kim Walker, a senior litigation paralegal with the firm of Berger & Montague, P.C. in Philadelphia, to talk about her recent Law.com article, "What Do Attorneys Wish Their Paralegals Knew" Lynne, Vicki and Kim discuss how paralegals can improve their legal technology skills, maintain the highest level of professionalism in the office, and communicate more effectively with their supervising attorneys. They also share what they wish attorneys knew, emphasizing how attorneys can better utilize paralegals in the practice of law. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2010/12/what-attorneys-wish-their-paralegals-knew-and-vice-versa/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2010/12/what-attorneys-wish-their-paralegals-knew-and-vice-versa/ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:25:05 -0500 What Attorneys Wish Their Paralegals Knew - and Vice-Versa On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Kim Walker, a senior litigation paralegal with the firm of Berger & Montague, P.C. in Philadelphia, to talk about her recent Law.com article, "What Do Attorneys Wish Their Paralegals Knew" Lynne, Vicki and Kim discuss how paralegals can improve their legal technology skills, maintain the highest level of professionalism in the office, and communicate more effectively with their supervising attorneys. They also share what they wish attorneys knew, emphasizing how attorneys can better utilize paralegals in the practice of law. 28:08 Legal Talk Network Kim Walker, legal technology, Rules of professional conduct, Tech Gadgets no no On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Sue Ann Jaffarian, a paralegal for Hooper, Lundy & Bookman in Los Angeles, and author of the best-selling Odelia Grey mysteries. Sue Ann talks about balancing dual careers as a very busy corporate paralegal and successful fiction writer; her “large and in charge” fictional paralegal, Odelia Patience Grey; and what’s next for both Sue Ann and Odelia. Throw in vampires, writing advice, and dealing with weight prejudice - and you have a lively discussion not to be missed! http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2010/11/talking-murder-and-mayhem-with-sue-ann-jaffarian-paralegal-fiction-writer/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2010/11/talking-murder-and-mayhem-with-sue-ann-jaffarian-paralegal-fiction-writer/ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:44:53 -0500 Talking Murder and Mayhem with Sue Ann Jaffarian: Paralegal & Fiction Writer On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Sue Ann Jaffarian, a paralegal for Hooper, Lundy & Bookman in Los Angeles, and author of the best-selling Odelia Grey mysteries. Sue Ann talks about balancing dual careers as a very busy corporate paralegal and successful fiction writer; her "large and in charge" fictional paralegal, Odelia Patience Grey; and what’s next for both Sue Ann and Odelia. Throw in vampires, writing advice, and dealing with weight prejudice - and you have a lively discussion not to be missed! 36:47 Legal Talk Network books, Corporate Legal Departments, Hooper Lundy Bookman, Odelia Grey, prejudice, Sue Ann Jaffarian no no On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Kim Plonsky, a paralegal at Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer, L.L.C., in New Orleans, Louisiana, who knows her technology inside and out! Kim looks at the kinds of technology to use on the job, the minimum technology and software skills that today’s paralegals should have and shares her favorite online resources for keeping up with today’s legal technology. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2010/10/the-importance-of-technology-in-the-paralegal-world/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2010/10/the-importance-of-technology-in-the-paralegal-world/ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:09:45 -0400 The Importance of Technology in the Paralegal World On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Kim Plonsky, a paralegal at Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer, L.L.C., in New Orleans, Louisiana, who knows her technology inside and out! Kim looks at the kinds of technology to use on the job, the minimum technology and software skills that today’s paralegals should have and shares her favorite online resources for keeping up with today’s legal technology. 29:28 Legal Talk Network adobe acrobat, case management, creative computing, Kim Plonsky, legal technology, livescribe, New Orleans, Paralegal Today, Smartphone no no On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome William P. Statsky, one of the foremost experts on paralegals in the country and the author of numerous paralegal and legal writing textbooks. Bill talks about the importance of a paralegal’s writing skills, legal research, technology today, blogging and the future of the paralegal profession. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2010/09/spotlight-on-william-p-statsky-a-true-expert-on-paralegals/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2010/09/spotlight-on-william-p-statsky-a-true-expert-on-paralegals/ Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:01:02 -0400 Spotlight on William P. Statsky: A True Expert on Paralegals On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome William P. Statsky, one of the foremost experts on paralegals in the country and the author of numerous paralegal and legal writing textbooks. Bill talks about the importance of a paralegal’s writing skills, legal research, technology today, blogging and the future of the paralegal profession. 33:39 Legal Talk Network books, legal writing, paralegal textbooks, William Statsky no no One of the fastest growing areas of law is intellectual property and so the demand for paralegals with that expertise is great. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Colleen Sarenpa, Director of Trademarks for Polaroid Corporation at PLR Brand Services, LLC and Gwen Spurrier, a paralegal at the Minneapolis law firm of Gray Plant Mooty to discuss IP at a law firm and a major corporation. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2010/08/ip-paralegals/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2010/08/ip-paralegals/ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:37:40 -0400 IP Paralegals One of the fastest growing areas of law is intellectual property and so the demand for paralegals with that expertise is great. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Colleen Sarenpa, Director of Trademarks for Polaroid Corporation at PLR Brand Services, LLC and Gwen Spurrier, a paralegal at the Minneapolis law firm of Gray Plant Mooty to discuss IP at a law firm and a major corporation. 27:48 Legal Talk Network COlleen Sarenpa, copyright, exclusivity, Gray Plant Moory, Gwen Spurrier, infringement, Intellectual Property, IP, patent, Polaroid, trademark no no On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome attorney, mediator and management consultant, Nancy Byerly Jones, as she draws from her extensive legal experience to share career advice for paralegals. A passionate advocate for the paralegal profession, Nancy talks about the biggest challenges facing paralegals today, how the profession has changed over the years, handling conflict at work and how paralegals can enhance their individual value, as well as the value of the profession. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2010/07/todays-paralegals-career-advice-ethics-tips-more/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2010/07/todays-paralegals-career-advice-ethics-tips-more/ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:44:26 -0400 Today’s Paralegals: Career Advice, Ethics Tips & More On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome attorney, mediator and management consultant, Nancy Byerly Jones, as she draws from her extensive legal experience to share career advice for paralegals. A passionate advocate for the paralegal profession, Nancy talks about the biggest challenges facing paralegals today, how the profession has changed over the years, handling conflict at work and how paralegals can enhance their individual value, as well as the value of the profession. 36:38 Legal Talk Network Career Development, mediation, Nancy Jones, Paralegal career no no On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) leaders, Georgette Lovelace, RP and Tracey L. Young, RP. They talk about the benefits NFPA provides to its members, NFPA's position on regulation of the paralegal profession and its upcoming convention. These experienced paralegals also offer advice to listeners considering a paralegal career. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2010/06/regulation-of-the-paralegal-profession-nfpa-says-yes/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2010/06/regulation-of-the-paralegal-profession-nfpa-says-yes/ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:20:01 -0400 Regulation of the Paralegal Profession - NFPA Says "Yes" On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) leaders, Georgette Lovelace, RP and Tracey L. Young, RP. They talk about the benefits NFPA provides to its members, NFPA's position on regulation of the paralegal profession and its upcoming convention. These experienced paralegals also offer advice to listeners considering a paralegal career. 22:13 Legal Talk Network Georgette Lovelace, NALA, NFPA, Paralegal Associations, Paralegal career, Paralegal Convention, regulation, Teris, Tracey Young, Westlaw Deposition Services no no On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Giovanni Masucci, a Sr. Digital Forensic Examiner and the CEO/President of National Digital Forensics, Inc., to explore digital forensics and evidence. They discuss the latest technology, including surprising sources of digital evidence, how paralegals can help identify digital evidence in cases and how to prepare for digital forensics careers in litigation. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2010/05/digital-evidence-for-paralegals/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2010/05/digital-evidence-for-paralegals/ Thu, 27 May 2010 14:05:12 -0400 Digital Evidence for Paralegals On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Giovanni Masucci, a Sr. Digital Forensic Examiner and the CEO/President of National Digital Forensics, Inc., to explore digital forensics and evidence. They discuss the latest technology, including surprising sources of digital evidence, how paralegals can help identify digital evidence in cases and how to prepare for digital forensics careers in litigation. 26:14 Legal Talk Network Digital Forensics, Giovanni Masucci, NALA, National Digital Forensics, NDF, Teris, Westlaw, Westlaw Deposition Services no no On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Patricia E. Infanti, PP, PLS, President of NALS, the Association for Legal Professionals, and Kathleen R. Amirante, PP, PLS, the association’s President Elect, who discuss the opportunities provided by membership in a professional association. They look at the history and mission of NALS, what NALS is doing to attract a diverse membership and how they are informing attorneys and the general public about the qualifications for using the title ‘paralegal’. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2010/04/how-professional-association-membership-will-advance-your-paralegal-career/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2010/04/how-professional-association-membership-will-advance-your-paralegal-career/ Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:48:14 -0400 How Professional Association Membership Will Advance Your Paralegal Career On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Patricia E. Infanti, PP, PLS, President of NALS, the Association for Legal Professionals, and Kathleen R. Amirante, PP, PLS, the association’s President Elect, who discuss the opportunities provided by membership in a professional association. They look at the history and mission of NALS, what NALS is doing to attract a diverse membership and how they are informing attorneys and the general public about the qualifications for using the title ‘paralegal’. 27:14 Legal Talk Network Kathleen Amirante, NALA, NALS, Patricia Infanti, Professional Association, Teris, Westlaw no no The ability to write well is critical for successful paralegals. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Sally Kane, Esq., Editor-In-Chief of Paralegal Today, to talk about the importance of a paralegal’s writing skills. They will discuss why it's important for paralegals to write and publish, how to get published, common writing problems and how paralegals can improve their writing skills. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2010/03/the-importance-of-a-paralegal%E2%80%99s-writing-skills/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2010/03/the-importance-of-a-paralegal%E2%80%99s-writing-skills/ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:28:05 -0400 The Importance of a Paralegal’s Writing Skills The ability to write well is critical for successful paralegals. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Sally Kane, Esq., Editor-In-Chief of Paralegal Today, to talk about the importance of a paralegal’s writing skills. They will discuss why it's important for paralegals to write and publish, how to get published, common writing problems and how paralegals can improve their writing skills. 28:49 Legal Talk Network legal writing, Paralegal Today, Publish, Sally Kane no no Education is vital to a successful paralegal career. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-host Vicki Voisin welcomes Linda J. Wolf, ACP, the current President of the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) and Attorney Elizabeth Mann, Department Head of the Paralegal Program at Greenville Technical College, to focus on the importance of paralegal education. They will also discuss entering and growing in the career field and what employers look for when hiring paralegals. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2010/02/the-power-of-a-paralegal-education/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2010/02/the-power-of-a-paralegal-education/ Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:48:32 -0500 The Power of a Paralegal Education http://legaltalkmedia.com/LTN/PLV/PLV_020410_Education.mp3 26:54 Legal Talk Network Elizabeth Mann, Greenvillr Technical College, Linda Wolf, NALA no no On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Attorney Beverly Michaelis, Practice Management Advisor for the Oregon State Bar's Professional Liability Fund, to discuss practice management, technology and current ethics issues for paralegals. Later in the program, Vicki will chat with Shawn Siek, Vice President of ESI Business Development at Teris, about what to look for in a service provider and hiring a litigation support vendor. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2010/01/practice-management-and-ethics-issues-plus-choosing-a-litigation-support-vendor/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2010/01/practice-management-and-ethics-issues-plus-choosing-a-litigation-support-vendor/ Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:05:53 -0500 Practice Management and Ethics Issues, Plus Choosing a Litigation Support Vendor On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Attorney Beverly Michaelis, Practice Management Advisor for the Oregon State Bar's Professional Liability Fund, to discuss practice management, technology and current ethics issues for paralegals. Later in the program, Vicki will chat with Shawn Siek, Vice President of ESI Business Development at Teris, about what to look for in a service provider and hiring a litigation support vendor. 36:03 Legal Talk Network Beverly Michaelis, ESI, Liability, litigation, Oregon State Bar, Practice Management, Shawn Siek, Teris no no Erin Brockovich began her career by taking a risk, looking into a case and ultimately helping the people of Hinkley, California who were battling medical problems due to the contamination of the water supply. From there, Erin has become a global speaker and a passionate environmental crusader. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Erin Brockovich to offer her advice to the paralegal community. Erin will discuss the power of a paralegal and their vital role in a case, the Million Baby Crawl and her neverending fight for awareness, the truth, and a person's right to know. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2009/12/erin-brockovich-an-inspiration-to-the-paralegal-world/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2009/12/erin-brockovich-an-inspiration-to-the-paralegal-world/ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:06:42 -0500 Erin Brockovich: An Inspiration to the Paralegal World Erin Brockovich began her career by taking a risk, looking into a case and ultimately helping the people of Hinkley, California who were battling medical problems due to the contamination of the water supply. From there, Erin has become a global speaker and a passionate environmental crusader. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Erin Brockovich to offer her advice to the paralegal community. Erin will discuss the power of a paralegal and their vital role in a case, the Million Baby Crawl and her neverending fight for awareness, the truth, and a person's right to know. 32:00 Legal Talk Network Environment, erin brockovich, Million Baby Crawl, paralegal no no Paralegals are an important part of the trial team, and play a valuable role in jury selection. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome one of America’s most influential trial consultants, Dr. David Ball, to explore the many ways that paralegals can assist in jury selection and why attorneys should maximize paralegal support at trial. Dr. Ball explains why paralegals may be under-utilized and why they are ideally suited to help their attorneys during this critical phase of trial work. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2009/11/attorneys-tap-paralegal-talent-for-jury-selection/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2009/11/attorneys-tap-paralegal-talent-for-jury-selection/ Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:06:04 -0500 Attorneys Tap Paralegal Talent for Jury Selection Paralegals are an important part of the trial team, and play a valuable role in jury selection. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome one of America’s most influential trial consultants, Dr. David Ball, to explore the many ways that paralegals can assist in jury selection and why attorneys should maximize paralegal support at trial. Dr. Ball explains why paralegals may be under-utilized and why they are ideally suited to help their attorneys during this critical phase of trial work. 27:45 Legal Talk Network David Ball, Jury Consulting, Trial consultant no no What is a Paralegal 's role when it comes to working with expert witnesses? On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Bradley J. Beehler, Esq. and Candy Reilly, ACP, as they put the spotlight on the expert witness. They will share their experiences working with expert witnesses, explore a paralegal's duties when working with an expert witness, the Daubert standard, resources and practice tips for working with experts. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2009/10/working-with-the-expert-witness/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2009/10/working-with-the-expert-witness/ Thu, 1 Oct 2009 16:05:07 -0400 Working with the Expert Witness What is a Paralegal 's role when it comes to working with expert witnesses? On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Bradley J. Beehler, Esq. and Candy Reilly, ACP, as they put the spotlight on the expert witness. They will share their experiences working with expert witnesses, explore a paralegal's duties when working with an expert witness, the Daubert standard, resources and practice tips for working with experts. 28:46 Legal Talk Network Expert Witness, Badley Beehler, Candy Reilly, Daubert no no E-Discovery has become a necessary part of the legal profession and often it's paralegals and legal assistants are the gatekeepers for implementation at a law firm. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Tom Mighell, a consultant with Fios and co-host of The Kennedy-Mighell Report on the Legal Talk Network and Dorothe Howell, senior paralegal at E.I. du Pont De Nemours and Company, to share their insights into current trends in e-discovery. They will discuss what it takes to work in this specialty area, e-discovery training and the importance of e-discovery to a paralegal's job. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2009/09/e-discovery-trends-in-the-paralegal-world/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2009/09/e-discovery-trends-in-the-paralegal-world/ Tue, 8 Sep 2009 16:44:47 -0400 E-Discovery Trends in the Paralegal World E-Discovery has become a necessary part of the legal profession and often it's paralegals and legal assistants are the gatekeepers for implementation at a law firm. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Tom Mighell, a consultant with Fios and co-host of The Kennedy-Mighell Report on the Legal Talk Network and Dorothe Howell, senior paralegal at E.I. du Pont De Nemours and Company, to share their insights into current trends in e-discovery. They will discuss what it takes to work in this specialty area, e-discovery training and the importance of e-discovery to a paralegal's job. 36:20 Legal Talk Network Dorothe Howell, e-discovery, E.I. du Pont De Nemours and Company, fios, Tom Mighell no no On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin get an inside look at the virtual legal practice. Lynne and Vicki welcome Stephanie Kimbro, an attorney who operates a virtual law firm called Kimbro Legal Services and Denise Annunciata, who provides outsourced paralegal services at Virtual Paralegal Services, Inc. They both share their experiences in the field of a virtual legal practice and what it takes to work as a virtual paralegal or legal assistant. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2009/08/the-virtual-paralegal/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2009/08/the-virtual-paralegal/ Mon, 3 Aug 2009 16:58:35 -0400 The Virtual Paralegal http://legaltalkmedia.com/LTN/PLV/PLV_073009_VirtualParalegals.mp3 30:26 Legal Talk Network Denise Annunciata, Legal assistant, outsourced paralegal services, Stephanie Kimbro, virtual law firm, Virtual Paralegal no no On this first edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin debut with a topic on everyone's mind - hot jobs in today's market! We welcome guest Charles Volkert, Executive Director of Robert Half Legal, to discuss the latest in hiring trends for paralegals. They will take a look at what specialty areas are in highest demand, international opportunities, experience as a factor in your job search as a paralegal and what skills are in high demand. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2009/07/new-hiring-trends-in-the-paralegal-world/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2009/07/new-hiring-trends-in-the-paralegal-world/ Tue, 7 Jul 2009 12:03:30 -0400 New Hiring Trends in the Paralegal World On this first edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin debut with a topic on everyone's mind - hot jobs in today's market! We welcome guest Charles Volkert, Executive Director of Robert Half Legal, to discuss the latest in hiring trends for paralegals. They will take a look at what specialty areas are in highest demand, international opportunities, experience as a factor in your job search as a paralegal and what skills are in high demand. 33:19 Legal Talk Network Charles Volkert, Legal assistant, NALA, paralegal, Robert Half Legal no no