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FEATURES

Unique Paralegal Programs
These innovative programs provide exciting paralegal education options.
By Debra Levy Martinelli
January/February

New School of Thought
Online CLE for paralegals makes advances in the profession. Includes chart.
By Nancy Ritter
January/February

Voices of Experience
Paralegals with 20 plus years of experience share their tips for success in an ever-changing profession.
By Rachel Campbell
January/February

Last-minute Stipulations
By Jeffrey A. Helewitz
January/February

2003 Index to Articles
Online only — click here
By Kathryn Feather
January/February

Best of Both Worlds
By Debra Levy Martinelli
March/April

Roads Less Traveled
Paralegal skills provide the foundation for a variety of careers.
By Rachel Campbell
March/April

Half Empty or Half Full?
2003 Salary Survey
By Rod Hughes
March/April

Tips to Get the Job You Want
By Lincoln Brunner
March/April

3rd Annual Technology Survey
Technology gains, like the economy, grew slowly last year.
By Rod Hughes
May/June

E-discovery
Don’t let electronic evidence bury your firm.
By Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek
May/June

A Winning Hand
5 tech-savvy paralegals are dealt a royal flush with their top 5 technology picks.
May/June

The Reality of Litigation Support
The right technology tools can make you a valuable member of the team.
By Milton Hooper
July/August

Battling Big Tobacco
Legal Assistant Ray Goldstein takes on the tobacco industry.
By Rachel Campbell
July/August

Unlocking Medical Records
Experts provide the keys to requesting, obtaining and reviewing these important documents.
By Karen Clark, MS, RN; Patricia Iyer, RN, MSN, LNCC; Barbara Levin, BSN, RN, ONC, LNCC; Mary Ann Shea, JD, BS, RN
July/August

Plaintiff v. Defense
Paralegals from both sides reveal their winning strategies.
By Debra Levy Martinelli and Amanda Clifford
July/August

Paralegal of the Year
2004’s winner and runners-up are enthusiastic, enamored and optimistic about their careers.
By Elizabeth Millard
September/October

High Risers
How paralegal managers help run some of the nation’s largest law firms.
By Rachel Campbell
September/October

It’s a Jungle Out There
Paralegals manage e-mail in a dark new world of spam, malware, confidentiality and information overload.
By Dennis Kennedy
September/October

Diving Deep
Searching beneath the surface to find a world of information.
By Neal R. Bevans
September/October

2004 Rookie of the Year
Wendy S. Cathers is honored for her exemplary work in the paralegal profession.
By Rachel Ng
November/December

21st Century Corporate Life
Paralegals find the corporate environment rewarding and challenging.
By Tim Pareti
November/December

On the Scene
What paralegals should know about documenting accidents, crime scenes and interviewing witnesses.
By Neal R. Bevans
November/December

Collaborative Law
How paralegals help put the pieces together in a new family law model.
By Rachel Campbell, Jamie Ann Tyo and Amanda Flatten
November/December

COLUMNS

My Opinion/Story

• Finding My Way
  A journey from nursing to the paralegal field.
  By Carol Morrison
  January/February
• Imported Work Product
  Thoughts to ponder on the globalization of legal services.
  By Carl Mueller
  May/June
• Are We Growing Together?
  A wealth of exams and associations raise as many questions as options.
  By Beth King, RP
  November/December

Creative Computing
By Pamela S. Brown

• Hate Your Computer Less
  Four tricks to help you work better with technology.
  January/February
• Grab It While You Can
  What you find on the Net today could be gone tomorrow.
  March/April
• Staying Safe
  A good firewall and a few simple steps can help you protect firm and personal data.
  May/June
• Step Up Your Game
  Technology-phobic paralegals can advance with simple litigation support tools.
  July/August
• The Metadata Mystery
  Solutions for keeping confidential information within your firm walls.
  September/October
• Streamlining Your Work
  Outsourcing and electronic gadgets are a paralegal’s best friends.
  November/December

Legal Research & Writing

• Writing Persuasively
  Strong, well-worded arguments are a necessity for a good brief.
  By Celia C. Elwell, RP
  January/February

• The Big Three
  Every paralegal’s trifecta for success begins with basic competencies.
  By J. Renee Moore
  March/April

• Drafting Iron-clad Contracts
  10 practical tips you can use.
  By J. Renee Moore
  May/June
• Beating the Blues
  Insight and tips on the latest Bluebook edition and options.
  By Celia C. Elwell, RP
  July/August
• Elevate Your Skills
  Nothing will challenge you like putting your research and writing work on display.
  By J. Renee Moore
  September/October
• The High Price of Information
  11 practical tips for doing research on a budget.
  By J. Renee Moore
  November/December

Corporate Comment
By Claudia J. Taller

• Due Diligence in Business Transactions
  How to stay organized in the midst of chaos.
  January/February

• The Paralegal’s Role in Business Transactions
  Putting the pieces together to successfully close a transaction.
  March/April

• A Whole New World
  The paralegal’s role in corporate governance expands.
  May/June
• Insider Trading
  Paralegals and representation of a public company.
  July/August
• Making a Dream a Reality
  Working on real estate deals.
  September/October
• Form Fitting
  Customize forms to meet your needs.
  November/December

Career Advice

• Hiring Trends in 2004
  Hot practice areas and what legal assistants need to know to benefit.
  By Sheron Hindley-Smith
  January/February

• A Standard to Bear
  The profession’s future as seen through a complex economy.
  By Rod Hughes
  March/April

• Are You a Dinosaur?
  How veterans can remain viable.
  By Jackie Houser
  May/June
• Smaller Might Be Better
  Consider the advantages of small firms when debating career changes.
  By R.J. Ruppenthal
  July/August
• The Art of Vacationing
  Smaller doses of time out make managing work easier.
  By Rod Hughes
  September/October
• The Learning Tree
  Paralegal opportunities for CLE are growing.
  By R.J. Ruppenthal
  November/December

Student’s Workshop

• Entering the Workforce
  Paralegals share their educational experiences.
  By Dora Dye
  January/February

• The Double-edged Sword
  Both factual and legal research can play important roles in your career.
  By Dora Dye
  March/April

• Becoming a Trial Paralegal
  What you should know about this dynamic area of litigation.
  By Neal R. Bevans
  July/August
• Lending a Voice
  Becoming an advocate in Social Security or Medicaid hearings.
  By Neal R. Bevans
  September/October
• Pushing the Limits
  Deciding when to take the plunge and become a freelance paralegal.
  By Neal R. Bevans
  November/December

Manager’s Desk

• What Kind of Manager Are You?
  Choose your style and approach early and with care.
  By Fawn Barnes
  January/February

• Effective Coaching Strategies
  Discover the advantages of becoming a good paralegal coach.
  By Elizabeth Gillis
  March/April

• Performance Evaluations
  The necessity we love to hate.
  By Fawn Barnes
  May/June
• Conquering Stress
  5 helpful tips for managers.
  By Fawn Barnes
  July/August
• Dealing With Disabilities
  Understanding and following the Americans with Disabilities Act in the law office.
  By Fawn Barnes
  September/October
• Opening the Lines of Communication
  How to handle feedback up and down the chain of command.
  By Fawn Barnes
  November/December

Litigation Corner

• Handling Ethical Challenges
  Learn to successfully avoid litigation hot spots.
  By Stacey Hunt, CLA, CAS
  January/February

• Free to Know
  Applying the Freedom of Information Act to litigation.
  By Stacey Hunt, CLA, CAS
  March/April

• Take Note of Success
  Recording thoughts, impressions and testimony can be critical at trial.
  By Stacey Hunt, CLA, CAS
  May/June
• Imagine This
  Using charts and diagrams in the litigation process.
  By Claire Summerhill
  July/August
• Case Management Strategies
  Organization, a plan and lessons learned provide lifelong case management skills.
  By Melynda Hill
  September/October
• Crafting Discovery
  A strategy guide to getting what you want and building your case.
  By Celia C. Elwell, RP
  November/December

Pro Bono Spotlight
By Kathryn Feather

• The Serious Volunteer
  January/February

• Helping Families in Need
  March/April

• Clifford Chance Reaches Out
  May/June

My Specialty

• Public Utility Law
  By Pamela R. Horn
  July/August
• Beach Liability Law
  By Rose M.P. Carter
  September/October
• Employment and Labor Law
  By Cheryl M. Snider
  November/December

NEWS

Associations

NFPA Signs New Management Contract
Seattle firm sets out to reconnect organization with its membership.
By Janet Roberts
January/February

NFPA Holds National Convention
Delegates discuss exempt status, elect officers.
By Rod Hughes
May/June

Off to Africa
Paralegal delegation plans to learn about nation’s legal culture.
By Rachel Ng
May/June

NFPA to Raise Fees
Association considers increasing membership dues.
By Jennifer A. Torres
July/August

The Alliance Offers Certification
Newest national association throws its hat into the credential ring.
By Rod Hughes
July/August

NALS Passes Certified Professional Paralegals
First exam has been taken and a new designation is now in use.
By Rachel Ng
July/August

NALA Offers Options
Association makes Certified Paralegal Mark available to qualified members.
By Rod Hughes
July/August

NALA Elects New President
Debra J. Monke to take office July 16 at Reno Convention.
By Jon Matsumoto
July/August

NALA Hosts Annual Convention
Association welcomes record number of attendees and vendors.
By Rod Hughes
September/October

NALA’s CP Designation Approved
USPTO approves service mark for national association.
By Rod Hughes
November/December

ALA Pulls Away From Conclave
Citing low paralegal membership, association reduces active participation.
By Stacy Albin
November/December

Education

Pa. Community College Receives ABA Approval
Sixteenth school in state to receive such accreditation.
By Janet Roberts
January/February

“First of Its Kind” e-Discovery Course Held
Certification program offers strategies and insight into electronic data collection.
By Rachel Ng
January/February

Paralegals Get USA PATRIOT Act Education
ACLU and Florida association sponsor panel discussion on new federal law.
By Janet Roberts
January/February

Back to School
Paralegals at Patton Boggs learn while they earn.
By Bonnie Cha
May/June

The Online Learning Trend Continues
One company reaches out to an online provider for legal assistant training.
By Janet Roberts
July/August

Technology

Real-time Mess
Patent infringement suit stirs uproar with court reporters, attorneys.
By Lyndsey Shinoda
January/February

FindLaw Acquires Glasser LegalWorks
Two companies find synergy in services, products.
By Jennifer A. Torres
March/April

Software Vendor Trains Paralegals
CaseSoft designs certification program specifically for legal assistants.
By Rod Hughes
May/June

West Tackles Legislative Intent
New product offers insight into legislative intent for researchers.
By Rod Hughes
November/December

UPL

UPL Alleged in Texas
Document preparation company draws fire from state UPL committee.
By Janet Roberts
March/April

Oregon Paralegal Violates State UPL
State attorney general agrees to settle charges.
By Nancy Ritter
March/April

Oregon Pursues Legal Assistant for UPL
Businessman working as a contract paralegal is fined $25,000.
By Rachel Campbell
September/October

LDA Husband and Wife Team Faces Charges
Complaint claims wife fronted business for husband after he was barred from LDA practice.
By Kenya McCullum
November/December

Regulation

Paralegal Progress in Canada (News Brief)
January/February

Certification OK in Iowa (News Brief)
January/February

Illinois Considers Document Preparation Regulation
Paralegals and legal document preparers have broader range of duties under proposed bill.
By Jamie Ann Tyo
March/April

Paralegal Screening Permitted in Nevada
New opinion gives legal assistants more employment options.
By Janet Roberts
March/April

Experience Gives Way to Education
New paralegals in California no longer can practice with experience only.
By Jennifer A. Torres
March/April

Ontario Considers Regulating Paralegals
The Province’s attorney general and legal assistants agree in principle, argue particulars.
By Janet Roberts
May/June

Ontario Continues Move Toward Regulation
With recommendations drafted, legal community weighs in and waits.
By Heather Smith
November/December

Litigation

N.J. Paralegal Jailed for Theft
Independent paralegal pockets thousands from attorneys and clients.
By Tim Pareti
January/February

Paralegal Charged with $90,000 Theft
Attorney claims paralegal fraudulently forged and cashed client checks.
By Janet Roberts
March/April

The O.J. Simpson Case Story You Didn’t Hear
Paralegal claims her involvement resulted in the loss of her job and damaged her reputation.
By Jon Matsumoto
March/April

Paralegal Battles N.Y. to Name His Nonprofit
Threatens suit over statute interpretation, state backs down.
By Jennifer A. Torres
March/April

Canadian Paralegal Represents Client
Alberta Court of Appeal allows oral representations only.
By Debra Levy Martinelli
May/June

Paralegal Takes On Prison HMO
Threatens lawsuit in response to husband’s death.
By Bonnie Cha
May/June

Attorney Imposter Sentenced
Former paralegal will do jail time.
By Lilledeshan Bose
September/October

Paralegal Plunders Proceeds
Establishes fake company, embezzles more than half a million.
By Janet Roberts
September/October

Case of First Impression in Pa.
State Supreme Court ruled paralegal fees in workers’ compensation cases are part of reasonable attorney’s fees.
By Jennifer A. Torres
November/December

Notes Are Protected
Calif. Appeals court says documents drafted by attorney’s agent are covered as attorney work product.
By Rachel Campbell
November/December

Charges of Embezzlement, Identity Theft in Rhode Island
Scheme to defraud insurers also netted an NBA Lakers draft pick.
By Dennis Johnson
November/December

Paralegal Indicted on RICO Charges
12 others also indicted for conspiring to steal from mortgage companies.
By Kathryn Feather
November/December

Profiles

Paralegal Appointed to Clerk of Superior Court’s Office (News Brief)
January/February

Onward Soldier
Military paralegal takes up battle for hearts and minds.
By Lincoln Brunner
March/April

A Legal Journalist
President of National Press Club uses paralegal education as an advantage.
By Nancy Ritter
May/June

One Man Making a Difference
Florida paralegal works to protect rights of unaccompanied immigrant children.
By Jennifer A. Torres
July/August

Paralegal Killed in Iraq
National guardsman died in military convoy attack outside Baghdad.
By Rod Hughes
September/October

Paralegal Program Director Scores Promotion
Troy Paino named dean of Winona State University College of Liberal Arts.
By Jon Matsumoto
September/October

New Appointment to Minn. Gov. Council
Independent legal assistant joins advisory group, helps local poor access legal services.
By Stefania Gardella
November/December

Legal Aid With a Mission
Nuns team up to bring legal assistance to local community.
By Dennis Johnson
November/December

N.Y. Legal Figure Dies
Attica Prison inmate during 1971 uprising, respected legal assistant felled by cancer.
By Michelle Devera
November/December

Recognition of Service
Sarah Fowler has been helping Jacksonville’s poor for more than two decades.
By Kenya McCullum
November/December

Trends

Overtime Issue Lives Again
DOL proposed regulatory changes likely to be implemented.
By Rod Hughes
January/February

Minnesota Poor to Pay for Legal Help
Budget deficits force state to seek funds from unlikely sources.
By Tim Pareti
January/February

Ariz. Bar Membership (News Brief)
January/February

Access to Legal Services in Utah (News Brief)
January/February

FLSA Face Lift Proceeds
Senator’s request to hold off on new rules denied.
By Rachel Ng
March/April

Outsourced: Paralegals Join the Club
Sending legal services overseas could impact paralegals.
By Rachel Campbell
May/June

Legal Aid Paralegal Dodges Budget Cut
Alaska officials seek to save small office from proposed cutbacks.
By Janet Roberts
May/June

Calif. Bar Continues to Welcome Paralegals
Solo and Small Firm Section admits legal assistant members.
By Jon Matsumoto
July/August

DOL Addresses Paralegal Exemption
New labor regulations say most legal assistants are not exempt.
By Nancy Ritter
July/August

FLSA FairPay Regulations Take Effect
New task force and Web site created.
By Janet Roberts
September/October

Managers See Earnings Increase
Upward trend is motivator for managers and those with management aspirations.
By Rod Hughes
September/October

Pro Bono

On-the-job Training
A puppy joins a law firm to better a life.
By Rachel Ng
March/April

Paralegal Wins Quarterback Award
NFL team recognizes legal assistant’s volunteer work.
By Jon Matsumoto
May/June

Ariz. Paralegal Recognized
Award and lunch with U.S. Supreme Court Justice mark event.
By Bonnie Cha
July/August

N.C. Paralegal Honored
Local organization bestows excellence award on first legal assistant recipient.
By Heather Smith
November/December

Miscellaneous

N.Y. Sushi Memo Unpalatable
Paralegal memo garners attention from profession, national media.
By Rachel Campbell
January/February

The Rules of Discovery
With mounting use of electronic evidence, the FJC reviews rules.
By Janet Roberts
September/October

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