current issue
On the Pulse
LAT
‘s 7th Annual Technology Survey results reveal more paralegals feel
the beat of technology.
By Amanda Flatten
Statistical analysis by
Darrell Patton
What’s
On?
The latest in trial presentation software,
hardware and gadgetry.
By Milton Hooper
Taming the Terabyte
A paralegal’s guide to reining in
electronically stored information.
By Sally A. Kane
In
Good Form
Increasing the Value of Mental and Emotional
Injury Cases
By John D. Winer
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2008 Paralegal of the Year
Sponsored by
www.caseandpoint.com
2008 Paralegal of the Year Award Criteria
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One winner will be chosen by our Editorial
Advisory Board and will receive a $1,000 check, an award plaque
and a complimentary one-year subscription to
LAT, and will be
featured in the September/October 2008 issue. Two runners-up
also will be chosen and will each receive an award plaque and a
complimentary one-year subscription to
LAT.
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All nominees must have a minimum of three years
experience as a paralegal/legal assistant.
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Regular contributors to
LAT, including columnists, writers and advisory board members, and
previous Paralegal of the Year award winners are ineligible for
nomination. Previous Paralegal of the Year runner ups are
eligible to be nominated again after three years.
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No Self Nominations.
All nominees must be nominated by another person.
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The nominator of the individual who is selected
as the 2008 Paralegal of the Year also will receive $100. (In the event that multiple people nominate the winner, their names will
be entered in a drawing and one nominator will be selected for
the $100 prize.)
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Multiple nominations are encouraged; however,
at least one nomination
must be from an attorney or supervising attorney. Additional
nominations can come from paralegal managers, co-workers,
clients, association members or any organization. A different
person must complete each nomination, with an accompanying
statement per the requirements below.
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All nominators must submit a statement on the
nomination form, providing information and specifics on the
nominees’ significant activities in each of the following
categories:
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Work Contributions: accomplishments,
performance, significant cases or projects.
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Paralegal Profession Contributions:
national/state/local association work, offices held, awards,
certifications (CLA, RP, etc.) or achievements.
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Educational Contributions: teaching,
writing, CLE, conference presentations, mentoring or
advisory boards.
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Civic Contributions:
pro bono, community service or nonprofit organizations.
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DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS:
May 5, 2008
Click here to fill out a nomination
form.
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