By Kimberly M. Johnson How many times did Dad say, “Do the right thing.” How about when Grandma said, “Do it right the first time, and you don’t have to do it again.” Or better yet, when an office mate quips, “Make sure to C-Y-A!” In an odd way, those expressions have origins in the […]
By Yazmeen O. Gadalla Hello to all of our wonderful Paralegal Division members! It is with great pleasure that I introduce myself to you as your 2022-23 Paralegal Division Chair. I would like to introduce you to this year’s officers: Yazmeen Gadalla, Chair Yazmeen Gadalla is a North Carolina Certified Paralegal currently employed at Hendren, […]
By the Special Nominations Committee On June 23, 2022, the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification (hereinafter the “Board”) notified the North Carolina Bar Association Paralegal Division (hereinafter the “Division”) of a call for nominations pursuant to 27 N.C.A.C. Chapter 1G – Section .0105 to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Board. For […]
By Peggy Pardue As a Family Law paralegal, assisting clients with regard to child custody and child support is an important skill used daily. A paralegal may be the first point of contact for a client. Sometimes, when a client comes to your office in the early stage of their case, they are like a […]
By the Pro Bono Committee In early 2022, the North Carolina Bar Association’s Pro Bono Committee approved a new pro bono award. This award was to recognize a paralegal who has proven to be dedicated to providing pro bono legal services. The qualifications for this award include volunteering “a substantial amount of time in pro […]
By Rachel Royal On September 24, 2022, the Charlotte Expunction Clinic will again be held at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse. This project is a partnership of the following organizations: the North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center (PBRC), the SelfServe Center, and the Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office, District Attorney’s Office, and Public Defender’s […]
By the Communications Committee This month’s Paralegal Spotlight is on Jennifer Gaff, a Senior Litigation Paralegal at Raleigh Law Center. Jennifer is a North Carolina Certified Paralegal who has been a paralegal for the past 15 years. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from UNC Charlotte, and then later obtained her Paralegal […]
By Katie Riddle Why does the word “no,” a two-letter, concise word, carry such a heavy weight when used in a professional setting? I think of the use of the word “no” in my personal life. My husband may ask if we should have dinner at one restaurant, and I am not anxious or worried […]
By the Communications Committee Each year, the North Carolina Bar Association’s Paralegal Division seeks nominations for a Paralegal Division regular member who has actively participated in paralegal activities, such as civic/community volunteering, paralegal leadership, paralegal education, and promotion of the paralegal profession during the nomination period. This year, the Awards Committee was proud to present […]
By the Scholarship Committee The Scholarship Committee had an amazing selection of student essays submitted for the Spring 2022 Paralegal Division Student Scholarship. The topic, “What do you envision your day-to-day life of a paralegal to be?” allowed for students to outline their expectations of the paralegal career, and for some, detail what it can […]