By Chere Estrin The other day, I got an email from someone I used to work with years ago. Sweet woman. We hadn’t spoken in a long time. Her message started with, “I’m so glad to know you’re still around.” Still around? Are you kidding me? I wanted to respond with, “Thanks, I didn’t realize I was one step from a commemorative plaque.” If you’ve heard this too, welcome to...
Strategies to Move Your Career Forward Video Presentation by Chere Estrin, CEO of Estrin Legal Staffing Presented to the Orange County Paralegal Association If you’re ready to do more than just keep your head above water in a demanding legal environment—and instead carve a real path toward career advancement, this webinar is for you. The legal world won’t hand you a roadmap. But this...
By Chere B. Estrin Workplaces thrive on diversity, not just in background or experience, but in how people think. One area that’s too often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or mishandled? Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I recently received an email from a paralegal manager, clearly frustrated. One of her employees seemed to be spiraling: ignoring direction, resisting...
Lawfully Employed with Host Chere Estrin Special Guest: Huascar Matos
Episode Description:
In this powerful new episode of Lawfully Employed, host Chere Estrin welcomes a true legal industry leader—Huascar Matos, Director of Paralegals at Foley & Lardner LLP and President of the International Practice Management Association (IPMA). Together, they dive deep into a critical and long-overdue...
When we were kids, very few of us declared, “When I grow up, I want to be a Legal Professional.” That’s like saying, “When I grow up, I want to be an actuary!” Noble, practical, but let’s face it, not exactly playground fantasy material. And yet, here we are: navigating subpoenas, wrangling exhibits, surviving document review, and wondering if our job security is more stable than the...
by Chere Estrin I recently finished a chapter in my upcoming book, Power Plays for Legal Professionals: Strategies to Move Your Career Forward. It was supposed to be about dealing with authority figures in the workplace. You know, the green-eyed monster with a fancy title and a corner office. But somewhere between writing about emotional intelligence and dodging metaphorical daggers, I...
The Lawfully Employed Podcast with Host Chere Estrin Special Guest: Mark Gorkin, The Stress Doctor
Episode Description: What happens when law firms prioritize profit over people? In this explosive episode of Lawfully Employed, host Chere Estrin tackles a topic close to her heart: bullying in the legal industry—a rampant but often unspoken issue.
Joining her is psychologist and author Mark...
Will You Survive? How Trump’s Upheaval is Reshaping Your Legal Career By Chere B. Estrin I had the honor of delivering the keynote address for the Illinois Paralegal Association conference. Initially, we envisioned a lighthearted discussion on emerging job trends in the legal field where opportunities were growing and how professionals could position themselves for success. However, in just a...
AI in Resumes: A Miracle Drug but Use with Caution By Chere Estrin Using AI to assist with resume writing isn’t a bad thing. In fact, it can be incredibly helpful, like a miracle drug for structuring your experience and highlighting key skills. The problem arises when you don’t tone it down, make it realistic, and put your own imprint on it. AI has a habit...
The Charley Lesson: When Experience Speaks Louder Than Age Charley had spent his career commanding authority, making critical decisions, and leading with confidence. His experience had shaped his reputation as a leader. But after retirement, he found himself in an unexpected position—working as a greeter at Walmart. He didn’t need the job, but he enjoyed the sense of purpose and interaction...
