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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.

Episode 122: From Panic Mode Paralegal to Confident Case Strategist

In this solo podcast episode, Ann talks about how litigation paralegals can move from Panic Mode Paralegal to Confident Case Strategist.

Episode 121: Everything Doesn’t Have to be a Rush Project

In litigation, it seems like everything is a rush project, especially if you work for an attorney who is a procrastinator. Let's fix that!

Episode 120: How to Get Promoted to a Paralegal Position

In this episode, Ann gives you steps to get promoted to a paralegal position if you had to take any position to get your foot

Episode 119: Be Willing to Pivot for Career Growth – An Interview with Lewanda Franklyn

Ann Pearson interviews Lewanda Franklyn, a paralegal who gives tips on being able to pivot to see career growth as a paralegal.

Episode 118: Can You Make Any Money as a Freelance Paralegal? An Interview with Jaclyn Foster

Are you considering going out on your own as a freelance paralegal? Jaclyn Foster gives tips on seeing success as a freelance paralegal..

Episode 117: Paralegal Resume Tips

In this episode, Ann gives you some tips to make some quick updates to your resume that will make your job search easier.

Episode 116: The 5-Day Paralegal Challenge is Back!

In this episode, Ann gives you the introduction to get you started on the 5-Day Challenge for New Litigation Paralegals.

Episode 115: You Have a Right to Pursue Happiness – A Discussion with Tony Sipp

If you are a paralegal or other legal professional, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Tony Sipp is motivating and inspiring.

Episode 114: I Was Interviewed By Paralegal Student, Kristy Medo

Ann Pearson is interviewed on the podcast by a paralegal student for an assignment in her paralegal certificate program.

Episode 113: You Are Worth More Than $15 Per Hour

Ann gives advice on how to increase your career security so that you can steer clear of those low-paying paralegal jobs.

Episode 112: Your Paralegal Skills Can Lead To This – An Interview with Tea Godfrey

Ann interviews Tea Godfrey, where she shares insights on hiring the right process server and how to avoid common pitfalls in the process.