Chere Estrin named one of the Top 50 Women Leaders of Los Angeles

The team here at Estrin Report and Estrin Legal Staffing is very proud of Chere. Chere is a beautifully unique individual that not only seems to possesses what seems to be an unending supply of energy - she also has a heart of gold, with what a spirit that radiates enthusiasm and encouragement for others. She encourages others to grow, to be better and reach their potential. She has invested a...

There’s No Tellin’ – Can’t Find a Job and Can’t Figure Out Why?

      If you are not connected to LinkedIn, you are missing one of the most important career tools you can possibly get. KNOW has a group on LinkedIn called, KNOW Paralegals. We have almost 1500 members throughout the U.S.. Canada, Belgium and other countries who share their experiences, thoughts, hopes, wants, dreams and desires. Several sent me their resumes for review....

District attorney recognizes paralegal for law enforcement assistance

Sure like it when everyday citizens find & help solve crimes! Read all about it in this article from California's Auburn Journal:"The message from the Placer County District Attorney's Office was that law enforcement can't go it alone. "'Many ignore the call,' District Attorney Brad Fenocchio said, during a ceremony honoring several who stepped up to assist an investigation or put a...

Fort Worth paralegal named Legal Professional of the Year

Hearty congratulations to Leslie Stokes for receiving this award reported by Pegasus News:"Leslie G. Stokes, Certified PP, PLS, TSC-CL, at the Law Offices of Steven C. Laird, P.C., in Fort Worth, has been named Legal Professional of the Year for 2007-2008 by the Texas Association of Legal Professionals. "Ms. Stokes, a native of Fort Worth, was presented with the award at the Texas ALP's...

Helen Raschke Pro Bono Award

Must read this very inspiring article from the The Black Hills Pioneer (SD)"If you were to talk to Helen Raschke of Lead, she would tell you that the best years of her life were spent doing pro bono work because she was helping people in trouble. "In April of this year, Raschke was honored as an award was given in her name for the work she did for 16 years as a Private Attorney...

“Law-firm employees receive pro bono awards”

Good news for these individuals & for their firm's pro bono program! "Six lawyers and one paralegal are the first recipients of Charles L. Whistler Pro Bono Awards at Baker & Daniel law firm. "Rhonda Jackson is a paralegal who helped coordinate the Indianapolis Legal Aid Society's annual holiday fund-raising campaign during the last three years." Noted on Baker &...

“Law Technology News Names Catalyst CR Finalist for Best EDD System”

So, how does the EDD software that your firm or company uses stack up? "Catalyst Repository Systems, a leading provider of web-based repository software for case, deal and electronic document management, announced today that Catalyst CR has been selected as a finalist for the top Electronic Data Discovery Systems by the readers of Law Technology News. "'We are especially honored to be a...

The American Lawyer’s ‘Fab Fifty’

This is a fascinating (alphabetical) list: "The 50 most-promising young litigators ages 45 & under."  "We talked to hundreds of lawyers to find the rising stars whose careers are described below and in the pages that follow. Beginning with a wide and informal canvass that generated more than 200 suggestions, we identified practice areas that seemed rich in opportunity for...

“Kennedy Covington Paralegal Wins National Rookie of the Year Award”

Well, isn't this great news? "Kennedy Covington paralegal Julianne Fink, NCCP, has been awarded the Rookie of the Year by Legal Assistant Today magazine.  "Fink was selected by the magazine's editorial advisory board for her leadership and dedication to the legal assistant profession, to her local association, to her employer and to her community, in just two years of performing...

“National Award to Paralegal For Work with Native American Community”

Congratulations! Love to hear this kind of "The National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) is pleased to announce that Raylene Frazier, a paralegal with Dakota Plains Legal Services (DPLS) in South Dakota,  is the 2006 recipient of the Pierce-Hickerson Award.  Frazier will be honored during the NLADA 2006 Annual Conference Awards Luncheon on Friday, November 10 at the...