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

Editor’s Desk

Letters to the Editor

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

• 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

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

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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