Table of Contents: November/December 2001

features

A Day of Infamy

When the Twin Towers fell, the legal community braced for massive losses.

By Rod Hughes

Photos courtesy of AP/Wide World Photos

Capturing the Gold

Steady pace and diligent planning will bring lobbying efforts to the finish line.

By Dane D’Antuono and Rachel Ng

Regulation Update

Bar association, court and legislative activity regarding paralegals throughout the United States.

Compiled by Rachel Ng

A Vocal Advocate

One tenacious paralegal chooses to fight for the poor and disabled in Harlem.

By Nancy Ritter

Finding Forms 

Resources to assist paralegals in locating corporate and patent documents and templates.

By Debra Levy

Working Together

Lawyers and legal assistants agree management and delegation are lacking.

By Rod Hughes

perspectives

Editor’s Desk

Letters to the Editor

My Opinion

Why Education? - Knowledge is power in the paralegal profession. By Kathryn L. Myers, AAfPE president

news & trends

• New York Regulates MDP

• Sweeping Reform

• Catch the Name Game Train

• Maryland Bar Welcomes Paralegals

• Hard Labor

• Arizona Professionals Band Together

• Paralegals Get Green Light

• Association Sets Up Shop

• Oregon Paralegals Unite

• HOA Targets Law Firms

• Paralegals Take On Advanced Tasks

Association Notes

real solutions

Creative Computing

ABCs of Imaging - Latest trend requires you to ask the right questions and start small.
By Dwayne E. Krager

Legal Research & Writing

Editing 101 - Basic principles of editing turn poorly crafted documents into polished prose.
By D.L. Hawley

Corporate Comment

Section 16 Reporting - Design a system for compliance with the insider reporting requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission. By Cynthia S. Couch

columns

Manager’s Desk

Managing Attitude Problems in the Workplace - Destructive attitudes come in many forms and most have their core in negativity. By Fawn Barnes, CLA

Student’s Workshop

The Face of Today’s Legal Workforce - Learn to recognize the contemporary workplace.
By Susan Howery

Litigation Corner

Blasting Off - The last 100 days before trial. By Jane Heath

Career Advice

Meeting Change Head On - Techniques for managing the downside and expanding the upside.
By Denise Templeton

Pro Bono Spotlight

A Roof Over Their Heads - Paralegals and attorneys help those on the verge of homelessness.
By Kim Hedstrom

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