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Paralegal Perspectives

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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.

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Podcast Episodes

Episode 7: Susan stasiuk, document specialist and technology trainer

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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.


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Episode 6: Samatha Jones, Estates Paralegal

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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.


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Episode 5: Angel LaMae, Corporate Paralegal

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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.


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Episodes 3/4: Veronica Mcguire, Retired Provincial Prosecutor and Director of Professional ​Conduct for the AAPP

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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.


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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

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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.


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Episode 1: Exploring Paralegal Regulation in Alberta

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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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