Paralegal of the Year
Legal Assistant Today presents its winner and three runners-up for the Year 2000.
By Debra Levy

Preparing for Depositions
Part two in a series on how to take initiative and expand your career.
By Deborah Clark

At a Crossroad …
Paralegals use their skills to find fulfillment beyond the legal profession.
By Michelle DeVera

Working with Foreign Language Clients
Practical advice on overcoming language barriers and enhancing your legal teams’ success.
By D.L. Hawley

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Letters to the Editor

My Opinion
Distinguishing the Legal Nurse Consultant
LNCs are emerging as valuable players in medical-related issues.
By Penny Lorenzo

• ABA Rejects Sharing Fees with Nonlawyers
• CALDA Pulls Away from NFPA
• Disbarred Attorneys to Work as Paralegals?
• NFPA, AARP Join Forces
• Paralegal Peers Set to Revise PACE
• State Supreme Court Returns Rule Defining Practice of Law
• NALA Celebrates 25 Years of Professionalism, Vision
• Missouri Shelves Regulatory Talks
• Survey Says Money No. 1 Factor in Job Satisfaction
• Schools Mold Programs to Meet Health Care Demands
• Mount St. Joseph Goes Online
• Paralegal Co-writes Legal Text
• NALA Gets Personal
• CAPA Members Sing in Solvang
• 14-Year-Old Association Dissolves

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Association Notes

Creative Computing
A Better Way to Illustrate a Point
Legal professionals make use of PowerPoint.
By Bonnie Hill

Legal Research & Writing
Research Secondary Sources
Indirect legal materials can help you understand, find laws relevant to your case.
By D.L. Hawley

Corporate Comment
Wading Into UCC Waters
An overview of UCCs, changes on the horizon and the paralegal’s role.
By Belinda Bass

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Career Advice
Freelancing 101 — 10 Tricks of the Trade
Before jumping into your own business venture, build a solid foundation.
By Mary Meinzinger Urisko, Esq.

Manager’s Desktop
Profit from Your Experience
Learn to manage yourself and enhance your value.
By Brad J. Baber

Student’s Workshop
Roll Up Your Sleeves
Starting a student association requires hard work.
By Susan Howery

Litigation Corner
Trial By Remote Control
Solve trial traumas away from home by building relationships with local talent in a community.
By Jane Heath, CLA

Pro Bono Spotlight
Help In the Windy City
Chicago paralegals reach out to their community.
By Kim Hedstrom

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