Tech Trends for 2002
6 key areas influencing the way your job functions might evolve.
By Dwayne E. Krager and Rick R. Thompson

It’s Not Mom, But It’s Close
Case management might be exactly what your firm needs.
By Andrew Z. Adkins II

Knowledge Is Power
As skills and training increase, technology roles for legal assistants expand.
By Rod Hughes
Statistical Analysis by Darrell Patton

The Accidental Technologist
How technology altered the career path of a former computer novice.
By Rod Hughes

Witness to an Execution
Convicted killer Timothy McVeigh’s former defense paralegal talks about his first big case.
By Debra Levy Martinelli

Editor’s Desk

My Opinion
‘Weekend Wonder’ Indeed Wonderful Short-term programs can provide more than adequate education.
By Scott a. Hatch

• Conclave Will Vote on Teacher Qualifications
• Attorney Defends Screening
• Certification Is Around the Corner for Kentucky Paralegals
• Attorney’s Commercial Attracts Unintentional Attention
• Illinois Supreme Court Mulls UPL Commission
• FALAP Gets Day at Supreme Court
• SDPA Seeks Profession Clarity
• Kunz Named NALA President
• Five Star Winners
• Gaining Ground
• LexisNexis and West Group Step Into the Ring
• Alaska Explores New Frontier
• Easy Access

Association Notes

Creative Computing
Virus Meltdown
A few simple preventative steps can reduce your risk of exposure.
By Dwayne E. Krager

Legal Research & Writing
Spinning the Web
Adapting writing tricks used by mystery novelists can turn legalese into legal prose.
By Celia C. Elwell, RP

Corporate Comment
Course of Action
Reviewing corporate policies and procedures.
By Michele Driver

Career Advice
Polishing Your Presentations
A primer on managing meetings and effectively presenting your ideas to the legal team.
By Kathleen Call

Litigation Corner
Giving the Client the Edge
How you handle locating and working with expert witnesses can make all the difference.
By Jane Heath

Manager’s Desk
Streamlining Efficiency
Managing processes for increased productivity.
By Elizabeth A. Gillis

Pro Bono Spotlight
Paralegals Get Involved
Training and recruitment for new pro bono programs.
By Laurie R. Mansell, RP

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