Paralegally Speaking

I had the pleasure of speaking with Paralegal, Berlinda Bernard. She dives into her paralegal journey and how she created a business doing what she loves. She is unapologetically stepping into her own lane as she is committed to helping attorneys work smarter by using paralegals and helping paralegals work smarter by growing where they are planted - which is also the name of her upcoming webinar (see registration link below). Berlinda offers paralegal and consulting services through her business "Quintessential Pillar Paralegal Consulting, LLC". Register today to hear Berlinda provide tips for the profession. Learn more about Berlinda and Quintessential Pillar by going to her website: https://quintessentialpillar.com GROW WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED - July 15, 2021 Webinar registration: https://quintessentialpillar.com/webinar/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

J.D. Candidate, Tiana Boardman, started her legal journey at Prince George's Community College in Largo, Maryland majoring in criminal justice. After graduation, she transferred to the University of Maryland, College Park to complete her Bachelor's, also in criminal justice. She is currently a 3rd year evening student at the University of Baltimore School of Law. Tiana started working as a legal secretary at Hansel Law, P.C. while attending school at Prince George's Community College and has worked her way up to Paralegal. After graduation, she will remain at the firm as an associate attorney. She has a passion for civil rights, particularly police and correctional misconduct cases and has testified before the Maryland House and Senate several times in support of sweeping police reform. Tiana is also a new business owner. During her first year of law school, she started making whipped shea butter as a form of self-care. Creating products by hand gives her a sense of calm and relaxation while also producing something so incredibly beneficial to our skin. She expanded into making lotions, shower steamers, and crystal jewelry. All products are hand made to order with six ingredients or less. Be sure to shop with: www.teesurbanapothecary.com All podcast listeners are eligible for 15% off your order using code “BlackEsq” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I had the pleasure of speaking with J.D. Candidate, Jesicah Mitchell, about her law school journey and the route she took to get there. Tune in to hear her advice and ways you can position yourself on the law path to do the same. Follow us on social media @paralegallyspeaking and be sure to share us with your friends. Until Next time, --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I had the pleasure of speaking with J.D. Candidate, Shanice Leach. Shanice is a second-year law student living in Detroit, Michigan. She completed her undergrad with a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice. In her spare time, she likes to workouts, spend time with friends and family, and bake desserts. She is passionate about increasing diversity in the legal profession. She does this by encouraging pre-law students to continue on their law school journey. Follow us on social media at Paralegally Speaking to continue the conversation. Be sure to tune in again for more interviews, tips and resources from unapologetic Black women Until next time, --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jennifer L. Williams, Esquire is the owner and operator of Legacy Law, a boutique estate planning law practice in Parsippany, NJ. In addition to handling the testamentary desires of her clients, Ms. Williams also practices in the areas of business and real property law. When she is not managing her law practice, Ms. Williams also works as a consultant for the life sciences industry where she has over a decade of experience in pharmacovigilance alliance management and vendor oversight. She also works as a professor at Peirce College in the Legal Studies division where she instructs in the areas of business law and ethics. When she is not working or teaching law, she spends time with her family. traveling and practicing yoga. Follow us on social media to continue the conversation at Paralegally Speaking. Tune in next time for more interviews and inspiration. Until next time, --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I had the pleasure of speaking with Paralegal, Altia Clarke. Altia was born to an Guyanese father and African African mother in Philadelphia. She obtained her degree in Paralegal and now attends Temple University where she is majoring in political science and minoring in environmental studies. Altia is a mother to two girls and a business owner of 2 business "Gogreenkai Company" which is a nonprofit organization geared towards helping the environment become more sustainable, and Gogreenkai Enterprises which is a new business set to launch soon Be sure to follow Altia's businesses and support her cause for environment sustainability. You can find her at GogreenkaiCompany.org or email her at gogreenkaico@gmail.com and follow on social media at @kaisdripsauce Be sure to come back for more conversations and follow us on Social Media @paralegallyspeaking --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

First-generation college graduate of Spelman College to J.D. Candidate of Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. Tune in to hear Renyata Finney take us on her journey to law school and what she plans to do post bar passage. Also, Renyata has an amazing project that she soon launch "Worthy Black Girl" - a passion project that creates a platform for all things Black women and self-discovery! I'm so looking forward to this! Follow us on social media at Paralegally Speaking to continue the conversation. Please share us with your friends and family and be sure to tune in for more interviews, tips and best practices from unapologetic Black women. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Alexis Kilpatrick-Jones, J.D. Candidate, is a graduate with her Bachelor of Business Administration from North Carolina Central University and her Masters of Business Administration from Averett University in Danville Virginia. Her interest in the law began early, watching Ally McBeal, her favorite TV drama in the 90s; her passion for law has recently been reignited through the now 11-year fight for her husband's Veterans disability benefits. This process impassioned her so much so, that she has applied and has successfully been accepted to Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. Upon her commencement and Bar passage, Alexis plans to open a private practice in addition to a nonprofit, focusing on Veterans law. Be sure to follow Paralegally Speaking on social media @paralegallyspeaking and share us with your friends and family. Until next time, --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I had the pleasure of speaking with Paralegal, Tiana Royal, to hear all about her paralegal journey from personal injury firms to the being a military justice paralegal. Now she is the Founder and Managing Paralegal of Amicus Alternative Legal Services, LLC. Her company provides Virtual Paralegal, Notary, and consultation services to attorneys and the general public. You can find her at: www.amicusaltlegal.com Let us know your thoughts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Paralegal Hope Wilson-DuBose. Hope received her foundation in Legal Studies from Faulkner University in Mobile, AL. During that time she began working for Legal Services of Alabama where she spent a number of years working in all areas of Civil law. It was also during that time when she became a Domestic Voilence Advocate. In 2012, Hope relocated to Georgia and enrolled in Kennesaw University to learn Georgia law through their paralegal program. Hope is also a Registered Mediator for the GA Department of Resolution. During this time she had the opportunity to work on Stacey Abrams legal team against the state of GA and voters rights. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus. In 2016, Hope founded Perfectly Signed,LLC where she offers travel notary, Paralegal and Mediation Services. Hope credits her my most important job as being a mother of 3 amazing children. Perfectly Signed, LLC: (perfectlysignedllc.com) Follow this business on Facebook @Perfectly Signed, LLC As always, be sure to follow us on social media @paralegallyspeaking and listen where you tune in for your podcasts. Until next time, --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hello Hello Hello and welcome back to another episode of Paralegally Speaking - a platform amplifying the voices of Black female paralegals and legal professionals - unapologetically. I had the pleasure to sit and speak with Paralegal, Certified Notary Signing Agent, and Business Owner, Lisa Grant, about her legal journey and why it is important for us as Black women, specifically, to know our worth and value and stand behind our truth with authority. Lisa received her introduction in the legal realm by way of an afterschool job as a runner, which turned into a full time career as a paralegal. She is now the Founder/CEO of her own mobile notary signing company. Her company's name is Hello Notary Services, LLC hello-notary.com. Please visit her for all of your notary needs. She can be found online at hello-notary.com as well as on Social Media @Hellonotary Be sure to follow us as well on social media @Paralegallyspeaking to keep the conversation going. Also please share us with your friends and family but most importantly - come back for more conversations, advice and a good time. Until next time, --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hello Hello Hello and welcome back to another episode of Paralegally Speaking - a platform amplifying the voices of Black female paralegals and legal professionals - unapologetically. Today, I sat down with Paralegal, Leesa Watkins. Tune in to hear Leesa and I talk about her career as she takes us on her journey from interning with the DA's office to working as a paralegal in Academia. This is a reminder that not all paralegals work in traditional law firm settings. Leesa's experience speaks volumes on how you can grow where you are planted and use that growth to propel to new levels. Be sure to follow us on social media @Paralegallyspeaking and share us with your friends and family but most importantly - come back for more conversations, advice and a good time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today I am speaking with Shannon J. Hamlin. Shannon is a Delaware Certifired Paralegal as well as a graduate from the University of West Alabama with a major in English and a minor in Political Science. She received her Paralegal Certificate from the PJA Career School in Upper Darby, PA in 2002 and her Master's degree in Administration of Justice from Wilmington University in 2004. Shannon is very active in the Delaware Paralegal Association and has been a member of its Board of Directors for the last 12 years. Shannon is also an Adjunct Professor in the Paralegal Studies Programs. If this episode resonated with you, let's keep the conversation going! Please feel free to give us feedback and/or offer a comment (or two). We are on Facebook and Instagram @ParalegallySpeaking. Share us with your friends and family and come back for more awesome talk. Do you have a story about your legal journey you want to share? Reach out to me at info@paralegallyspeaking. Until next time, --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Mona Sims is a Workers' Compensation Case Management Specialist and Certified Litigation Paralegal. She has an extensive career in the legal field and 28 of those years she has been a member of a local law firm located in Media, PA. Mona is a true advocate for the rights of the injured worker to receive quality medical treatment, to be compensated and to safely return to work after suffering an on-the-job injury. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ParalegallySpeaking! Subscribe and share us with your friends and families! Do you have a paralegal journey you would like to share? Contact me at info@paralegallyspeaking to schedule your interview. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, I sat down to speak with Chiquita Handy. Chiquita has worked as a Legal Secretary for 30 years and provides her insight on the legal realm, how she entered into it and what she tells others seeking to grow within it. Tune in! Be sure to subscribe for more episodes and follow us on social media at "Paralegally Speaking". Bye for now! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Tiffany Mane (pronounced Man-neh) about Rule of Law development and how it affects not only the legal system but also cultural norms, social responsibility, communities, criminal justice, human rights, and more... Tiffany is a daughter of Dominican immigrants, the youngest of seven children and the first person in her family to graduate from law school. She is a Posse Foundation alumna and graduated from Dickinson College with a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies. She graduated from Howard University School of Law in 2018 with her Juris Doctor and is currently enrolled in a Master of Laws program in Rule of Law Development at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. She is the co-author of a UN report on the issue of statelessness in the Dominican Republic (publication pending.) That experience led her to pursue her true passion, which lies in rule of law development. She is an avid reader and is also into all things health, wellness and interior design. I hope you found this episode interesting and inspiring as well. Follow me and subscribe to my podcast and be sure to follow Paralegally Speaking on Facebook and Instagram.  Until next time!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In Episode 4, Alexia "Lexi" Taylor explains how her passion for civil rights and equality led her into a thriving career as a paralegal. Hear how she explains how her transferable skills, earned while working in compliance and audit roles, prepared her for a thriving career as a Labor & Employment Law paralegal. Do you have a story to share about your legal journey? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Paralegally Speaking to let us know your thoughts.

Hear what sparked my interest in the legal field and why I feel that that it is important to understand your role to enhance overall performance. Let me know your thoughts. Share us with your friends and be sure to follow us on social media @ParalegallySpeaking. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In Episode 2 we speak with Safiya Hernandez Spencer - an Estates & Trust Legal Assistant. Hear how she found herself planted in this area of law on purpose and what advice she has for those interested in doing the same. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Paralegally Speaking to let us know your thoughts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Paralegally Speaking - the podcast- will amplify the voices of Back female paralegals, legal assistants, legal secretaries, and attorneys. Listen to weekly conversations as we engage with and highlight Black female legal professionals navigating legal spaces - redesigning them with sprinkles of representation.