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Episode 150: The 4 B’s of a Well-Rounded Paralegal, an Interview With Christina West
Ann interviews Christina West to get tips on being a well-rounded paralegal as you move through your paralegal career to learn other areas and grow.
Imagine a World Where Everyone Has Access to Justice
Linda Odermott interviews Michael Houlberg, Director of Special Projects at IAALS, about what IAALS is doing to bridge the justice gap and how paralegals can
Episode 148: Paralegal Tips + An Invitation to Join Me Next Week
A compilation of paralegal tips plus an invitation to join Ann next week for a live paralegal workshop on Monday.
Episode 147: There is No Failure If You Don’t Quit – An Interview With Kat Bell
Ann interviews Kat Bell, a legal assistant who is taking a break from her career to embark on a 2,190-mile hike on the Appalachian Trail
Episode 146: Want to Instantly Lower Your Stress? An Interview With Vincent Ascolese
Learn how to integrate mindfulness into daily routines to improve work productivity and mental health, especially for professionals in high-pressure careers like paralegals.
Ep. 145: Learn About Alaska’s Community Justice Workers Project
Linda Odermott interviews Nikole Nelson who helped to launch Alaska's Community Justice Workers Project that delivers legal aid solutions.
Episode 144: An AI Interview About Career Strategies
In this solo episode, Ann shows you an AI tool that gives you a glimpse into the future of what we can expect and what
Episode 143: Paralegal Trends for 2025
In the first podcast episode for the new year, Ann discusses the paralegal trends for 2025 to prepare you for success.
Episode 142: Now is the Time to Embrace AI Tools
Paralegals, if you've been sitting on the sidelines waiting to see if AI is a skill you need, you'll want to listen to this podcast
Episode 141: 10 Career-Boosting Principles
In this podcast episode, Ann gives listeners the audio version of her recent paralegal webinar on principles to help boost your career.
Episode 140: Utah’s Licensed Paralegal Practitioner (LLP) Program
Discover the lessons learned from Arizona’s Paralegal License Program and how legal reforms are transforming access to justice.
Episode 139: Paralegal Time Management or Attention Management?
We talk about paralegal time management being important, but what if it's really more about attention management? Let's talk about it!
Episode 138: Take Ownership of Your Work
In this podcast episode, Ann takes a deeper dive into the topic of taking ownership of your work to excel in your paralegal career.
Episode 137: Lessons Learned From Arizona’s Paralegal License Program
Discover the lessons learned from Arizona’s Paralegal License Program and how legal reforms are transforming access to justice.
Episode 136: Paralegal Communication Mistakes to Avoid
In this solo episode, Ann discusses some of the common paralegal communication mistakes she hears from managers and HR professionals.
Episode 134: Lessons Learned From Washington State’s LLLT Program
Linda Odermott, as Guest Host, delves into the lessons learned from Washington State's Limited License Legal Technicians program.
Episode 133: An Easy Way to Get Comfortable Using ChatGPT
Kristy Medo guest hosts this week's podcast episode with tips on how paralegals can get comfortable using ChatGPT.
Episode 132: Paralegal Wellness to Reduce Burnout
Taking the time to focus on your physical wellness can reduce burnout when you are experiencing stress in your paralegal job.
Episode 131: Paralegal Licensing by the Numbers – With Linda Odermott
Linda Odermott, as Guest Host, gives us the paralegal licensing by the numbers and why this could be more than just a trend for the
Episode 130: Don’t Give Up On Finding the Paralegal Job of Your Dreams
Ann Pearson interviews Lisa Gutierrez with an inspirational story of why you shouldn't give up on finding the paralegal job of your dreams.
Episode 129: How to Network and Stand Out as a Paralegal Student
Kristy Medo guest hosts this week's podcast episode with tips and her insight on how to network and standout to an employer as a paralegal
Episode 128: Curiosity is a Paralegal Superpower
In this episode, Ann delves into the power of curiosity as a paralegal superpower and its role in driving success in the legal profession.
Episode 127: Be the Go-To Person for AI – An Interview with Jim Sullivan
Ann Pearson interviews Jim Sullivan, Founder of Ediscovery AI, and learns why paralegals don't want to sit this out and should learn AI now.
Episode 126: Billable Hours Are Not Just About One Number
What are the other numbers to consider when looking at your billable hours? Consider looking at these three numbers.
Episode 125: Why the Firm Didn’t Counteroffer When You Put in Your Notice
You heard people receive big counteroffers when they put in their notice, but yours didn't and you're wondering why not.
Episode 124: Some Big Announcements
We've got some big announcements on the podcast for this week's episode. Don't miss this one!
Episode 123: You Made a Big Mistake at Work – Now What?
In the legal profession, perfection is expected, so even a small mistake can feel like a big problem. Here's how can you recover from it.