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Diversity and Representation Matter in Our Courts. Open a Door!

July 09, 2026

Our court system tends to draw in a diverse mixing pot of “customers.” Many of us will end up in a courthouse for some reason, a civil or criminal proceeding, a hearing, a deposition, a divorce, jury duty, even a marriage license. That’s why diversity and representation of all of us matters for those working inside the courthouse. Guest Belinda Handy is a commissioner in the Superior Court of Riverside County, California. She says the mix of people working inside the courthouse should reflec...

Free-Range Paralegals? Can You Really “Go It Alone?” Yes You Can.

June 25, 2026

Can paralegal professionals really strike out on their own and set up a paralegal business outside the confines of a law firm or government agency? Guest Rashida Forbes did just that. She’s a veteran paralegal professional who turned her early boots-on-the-ground early experiences into her own firm wrangling the legal process in the high-stakes world of foreclosure and eviction. Forbes was working in a traditional law firm framework when she grew frustrated with the status quo and struck out...

What’s New NALA, With CEO Vanessa Finley (Plus NALA’s 2026 Convention)

June 11, 2026

In a truly fun episode, co-host Jill Francisco is back with co-host Tony Sipp and longtime friend of the podcast, Vanessa (Vinnie) Finley, CEO of NALA, The Paralegal Association.  Finley dishes on all that is new this year at NALA for its members and shares insider details about the upcoming 2026 NALA Conference & Expo, July 16-18 in Denver, Colorado. The theme is “Transforming today’s paralegals into tomorrow’s leaders.”  The paralegal profession is growing by leaps. Demands are increasing...