Lawfully Employed with Host Chere Estrin Special Guest: Huascar Matos
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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...
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...
Lawfully Employed with Host Chere Estrin
Guest: Chris Wilson & Lynda Stevens
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In this conversation, Chere Estrin, Chris Wilson, and Lynda Stevens discuss the innovative approach of Fenimore Forward, a new model for law firms that emphasizes remote work and support for attorneys. They explore the differences in management, compensation structures, and the entrepreneurial...
The Lawfully Employed Podcast with Host Chere Estrin Episode Description: Special Guest: Joe Spada, Boston University Paralegal Certificate Program Lawfully Employed is a Podcast hosted by Chere Estrin. This podcast is for rebels and disruptors in the legal profession that are searching to shatter the glass ceiling, gain a powerful career, and expand their expertise. Views...
Lawfully Employed with Host Chere Estrin Guest: Dr Lois Frankel
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The episode delves into the intricate dynamics of how traditionally feminine behavior can undermine women's career growth, and the duo doesn't shy away from addressing the "girlish" behaviors that may unknowingly be holding you back at work. But fear not, as Dr. Frankel doesn't just point out the...
Bad, Bad News for Paralegals Paralegal jobs are vanishing according to a recent analysis. In fact, out of the top disappearing jobs, paralegal is in the top 7 positions. For years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted that the paralegal position was one of the fastest growing fields. In fact, as recently as 2011, the BLS predicted that from 2010 - 2020, paralegals...
I'm on my soapbox today with a pet peeve. I noticed that some paralegals are putting "ABA Certified Paralegal" on their resumes, social media or announcing it to friends and employers. Here's a suggestion: Stop now while you still can! Save yourself some embarrassment or even keep yourself from getting rejected from a job!The ABA does not offer certification. Certification is a...