Paralegal Perspectives
podcast
Paralegal Perspectives: Memoirs From The Desk
Join us as we sit down with seasoned legal professionals, share their stories (and ours!), and explore the intricate tapestry of law from (mostly) the perspectives of non-lawyer legal professionals in Alberta.
Podcast Episodes
Episode 7: Susan stasiuk, document specialist and technology trainer
Susan Stasiuk
“Word Pro”
Edmonton, Alberta
In this episode, Susan Stasiuk shares practical advice for aspiring legal professionals, focusing on the importance of hard work, creating well-crafted legal documents, and her experience in big law.
Susan has spent 25 years as a "WordPro", working for large local, national and global law firms. Her job involves working with lawyers, students, legal assistants and other legal professionals to produce high quality documents, using a wide variety of software and technologies. She has also taught in two LAA programs and assists with training in her current firm.
Episode 6: Samatha Jones, Estates Paralegal
Samantha Jones
Estates Paralegal
Edmonton, Alberta
In this episode, we're joined by Samantha Jones, an Estates Paralegal with 18 years of experience. Samantha is known for her meticulous approach to managing complex estate cases and her compassionate client care. Outside the office, she finds balance through hiking, athletic pursuits, and spending time with family.
In our conversation, we explored essential topics for legal professionals, including the importance of mental health, the impact of firm culture, the value of mentorship, effective communication, and strategies for success in the legal field.
Episode 5: Angel LaMae, Corporate Paralegal
Angel LaMae
Corporate Paralegal
Edmonton, Alberta
Angel LaMae, a corporate paralegal and graduate of MacEwan University's Paralegal Studies program joins us in this episode. With experience from various legal assistant programs at Alberta's post-secondary institutions and full-time work, Angel brings a wealth of knowledge to the legal industry.
In this episode, she shares valuable advice for aspiring legal professionals, emphasizes the importance of finding the right workplace, discusses how to avoid letting your job become your identity, highlights shortcomings in legal assistant education, and talks about working with and obtaining mentorship from lawyers.
Episodes 3/4: Veronica Mcguire, Retired Provincial Prosecutor and Director of Professional Conduct for the AAPP
Veronica Mcguire, Retired Provincial Prosecutor and Director of Professional Conduct for the AAPP
Tyra Zaguirre, MacEwan University Paralegal Studies Alumnus and legal assistant hosts this episode by interviewing our guest, Veronica McGuire. Vera has had an impressive career as an Ontario Provincial Prosecutor and as a Law Professor. In this episode, she provides advice for career progression and professional development opportunities for current and aspiring legal professionals.
Join us as we discuss Veronica's extensive legal experience and her insights on professional conduct in the legal field.
Join the conversation for Part 1 and Part 2 of the series on Spotify!
Access the ePortfolios for Legal Professionals Resource created by Meg Roth (A graduate of the MacEwan University Office Certificate Legal Major program!) mentioned in the above episode.
Episode 2: Christine Savoy with Mattlena Paralegal
Christine Savoy of
Mattlena Paralegal
With over 28 years of experience in various legal environments, Christine Savoy with Mattlena Paralegal brings a wealth of knowledge to our listeners. Having worked in law firms, she’s honed her skills and now runs her own paralegal business. As society evolves post-pandemic, Christine shares how she stays up-to-date with the latest trends in technology and her own professional development.
Episode 1: Exploring Paralegal Regulation in Alberta
Hosts:
Jasmin, Steph, & Diana
Winter 2024 LEGL 200
MacEwan University Students
Guests:
Marty Enokson, Amanda Stoik, Ainsley Cann
MacEwan University Paralegal Studies students Jasmin, Steph, and Diana provide insight into the role of a paralegal and how regulation, or the lack thereof, currently stands in Alberta.
Later, Jasmin, Steph, and Diana are joined by seasoned legal professionals Marty Enokson, Amanda Stoik, and Ainsley Cann, to investigate perspectives about regulation in Alberta.
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Ashley Stasiewich oversees this podcast and episodes may or may not be recorded as part of student course assignments. All participation is voluntary. This podcast does not provide legal advice and does not endorse any specific organization or agency. If you are in need of legal representation, please contact a competent paralegal or lawyer to assist you. Questions or concerns about the podcast, Paralegal Perspectives, can be directed to paralegalperspectivespodcast@gmail.com
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