When Unemployment Comes Knocking
Tips and advice for coping with job loss.
By Tim Pareti

How Big Is Your Piece of the Pie?
Paralegals carved out a large salary increase in 2001.
By Rod Hughes

Branching Out On Your Own?
Things to consider before going it alone as a freelance paralegal.
By Stacey Hunt, CLA, CAS, and Veronica DeCoster

10 Ways to Stand Out and Become a Successful Paralegal
Practical methods to improve your image as a valuable team player.
By Catherine Astl, CLA

Editor’s Desk

My Opinion
Getting to Know NALS
Working towards a common goal.
By Jill J. Hale, PLS, CLA

• Profession Distinguished in Federal Case
• More Men, Minorities Enter the Field
• CLA Fit for GI Bill Benefit
• South Dakota Examines Regulation
• Texas Investigates Standards
• Man on a Mission
• LAMA’s Leadership Changes Hands
• Clean-up Bill Leaves Some Befuddled
• Preserving a Piece of History
• LAD Celebrates 20th Anniversary
• Cracking Down on LDA’s
• Capturing the Times
• Judge Upholds Ruling on UPL Case
• Regulation Gains Momentum in Ohio

Association Notes

Creative Computing
Court Reporting
Companies now offer more technological advantages to law firms.
By Dwayne E. Krager

Legal Research & Writing
Footnotes
Are they a help or hindrance?
By Celia C. Elwell, RP

Corporate Comment
Importance of Minute Book Maintenance
A well-organized corporate records book benefits both attorneys and paralegals.
By Denise Annunciata

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Manager’s Desk
Little Thoughts That Count
Budget-friendly perks for peak performers.
By Fawn Barnes, CLA

Student’s Workshop
Becoming a Master Student
Organizing and understanding your learning skills are key to a successful college career.
By Susan Howery

Litigation Corner
Time to Pay Up
Tips for debt collection.
By Jane Heath

Career Advice
We’ve Got Mail
Sending and receiving information in a technology-based world.
By Denise Templeton

Pro Bono Spotlight
Getting Started
Tips on how to create a pro bono committee in your association.
By Laurie R. Mansell, RP

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