In this episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann Pearson interviews Melissa Andrews, a former paralegal turned compliance officer. She shares her journey from being a personal injury paralegal to working in healthcare compliance and privacy through experience, networking, and continuous learning. Listen to learn more about career advancement in alternative careers and how you can take your paralegal skills to pursue new opportunities.
Show Highlights Include:
- Transitioning from a paralegal to a privacy and compliance officer requires experience and knowledge in the specific industry, such as healthcare, finance, or real estate.
- Networking and attending industry conferences can lead to job opportunities and connections in the compliance field.
- Soft skills, such as effective communication, adaptability, and the ability to handle pressure, are crucial for success in compliance and privacy roles.
- Obtaining a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field can open doors for career advancement in compliance and privacy.
Your Actionable Strategy
- Looking for an alternative career? Explore career opportunities that can benefit from your paralegal skills.
- Attend a networking event to explore the alternative career options out there – you never know who you might meet or what role may stand out to you!
- Take the time to focus on developing your soft skills now to stand out even more in your current role or take these game-changing skills to other job roles that rely on them.
Meet the Podcast Guest
Melissa Andrews is a former paralegal with over 15 years of experience in personal injury, family law, criminal law, and real estate. She transitioned from working in a law firm to becoming a virtual chief compliance officer and virtual chief privacy officer at Clearwater Security, specializing in healthcare compliance and privacy. She has worked 3+ years as a consultant providing Virtual Chief Compliance Officer and Virtual Chief Privacy Officer services at Clearwater. Melissa has also served as Privacy Officer for Trinity Mother Frances Health System and as Regional Compliance and Privacy Manager for CHRISTUS Health. She has an Associate Degree in Paralegal Technology and paralegal certification (CP), a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care Administration, and is Certified in both healthcare privacy (CHPC) and compliance (CHC).
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