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The Paralegal Voice

The Paralegal Voice

Legal Talk Network 197 Episodes Aug 13, 2026

The Paralegal Voice covers the latest issues and trends in the paralegal world. Hosted by Jill I. Francisco and Tony Sipp, it is an award-winning show where leading paralegals and legal professionals discuss topics from career tips and tactics to writing skills and hiring trends. The podcast serves as a comprehensive educational resource for paralegals and legal professionals at any level of experience.

Episodes

Working Your Way Up. The Power of Staying With a Firm Long-Term
Working Your Way Up. The Power of Staying With a Firm Long-Term Aug 13, 2026 1474 There are many ways to live and grow through a career in paralegal services. Some chose to move from firm to firm in search of promotions. Others go freelance or establish their own firm. Guest Sabine Alexis’ career demonstrates how working for a long period with a single firm also offers a path to promotion, success, and personal satisfaction.  Alexis is passionate about the paralegal profe
From the Firm to the Front Lines: A Paralegal's Path to City Council
From the Firm to the Front Lines: A Paralegal's Path to City Council Jul 23, 2026 2633 Everything changes, sometimes even you. Is the job you started out in still the job you love? Guest Cynthia Vasquez started out as a paralegal professional but made a pivot, earning her MBA and striking out on her own, founding her California-based eDiscovery consulting firm Propel Consulting. (She even ran successfully for city council and finds time to volunteer in professional organizations).
Diversity and Representation Matter in Our Courts. Open a Door!
Diversity and Representation Matter in Our Courts. Open a Door! Jul 9, 2026 2257 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 Riv
Free-Range Paralegals? Can You Really “Go It Alone?” Yes You Can.
Free-Range Paralegals? Can You Really “Go It Alone?” Yes You Can. Jun 25, 2026 2744 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 workin
What’s New NALA, With CEO Vanessa Finley (Plus NALA’s 2026 Convention)
What’s New NALA, With CEO Vanessa Finley (Plus NALA’s 2026 Convention) Jun 11, 2026 2492 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
Paralegals Should Be Millionaires! How a Rural Paralegal Built a Business and a Movement
Paralegals Should Be Millionaires! How a Rural Paralegal Built a Business and a Movement May 14, 2026 2058 Guest Jaclyn Foster was a paralegal struggling to make ends meet in rural Wisconsin with a new baby when she started her own paralegal services business, online only, out of her home and out of desperation. It took off, generating six-figure revenue and ultimately being acquired just three years later by a larger company, giving her the breathing room to pursue her passions. She founded the Paral
The Adrenaline Rush of High Stakes Defense, Poring Through Modern Discovery
The Adrenaline Rush of High Stakes Defense, Poring Through Modern Discovery Apr 9, 2026 3007 Dig into the stressful life of a paralegal professional working in a high-stakes defense litigation firm. Guest Amy McGuigan is a senior paralegal with the San Francisco firm of Swanson & McNamara LLP, a firm that specializes in trial and appellate law. She’s no stranger to the stress of cases where literally a defendant’s life is on the line. She’s always been into stressful jobs, from her start
Understanding the Intersection of Wellness, Mindfulness, and Tech
Understanding the Intersection of Wellness, Mindfulness, and Tech Mar 12, 2026 3280 In this jam-packed episode, host Tony Sipp welcomes four outstanding paralegal professionals and educators to share tips on balancing mindfulness, wellness, and self-care in today’s world of rapid tech advancements.  If it seems like the profession is bolting forward at light speed, you’re not wrong. It’s important to take care of yourself. Let tech work for you, not wear you down. At times, you
The Smartest Person in the Room? The One Who Asks and Learns
The Smartest Person in the Room? The One Who Asks and Learns Feb 12, 2026 2199 Guest June Hunter is a trained paralegal professional and legal technology trainer with a 35-year career in legal services that spans the profession’s growth from the days of physical, paper files to today’s legal tech AI revolution.  Hear how Hunter has come to feel that paralegal professionals are “the best project managers in the world,” juggling clients, lawyers, tech tools, and court schedul
Building a Successful Paralegal Career, Step by Step. Yes You Can.
Building a Successful Paralegal Career, Step by Step. Yes You Can. Jan 8, 2026 2013 Once you’ve landed your first job as a paralegal professional, what next? How do you build your career, advance into management, and leverage affiliations and activities within local and national associations as you pursue your goals?  Guest Angela King is a successful paralegal manager at the national law firm of Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. Over more than two decades, she has advanced from a law
How the Legal Workplace Is Evolving and What it Means for You!
How the Legal Workplace Is Evolving and What it Means for You! Dec 11, 2025 2361 How is the legal profession evolving, and what does it mean for your career? In this episode, host Tony Sipp welcomes a very special, nationally renowned, guest, Chere Estrin for a look into the future of the legal workplace. Estrin is a guiding force in the legal profession and a nationally recognized voice on career development in the field. She’s the CEO of Estrin Legal Staffing, the author of
How Freelance Paralegal Professionals Boost Law Firm Efficiencies
How Freelance Paralegal Professionals Boost Law Firm Efficiencies Nov 13, 2025 2127 Ever think of hanging up a shingle and going it alone as a freelance paralegal services provider? It can be done and there is a demand. Working in a firm isn’t your only option. Guest Corrin Swintosky is a freelance paralegal professional at her own company, Lucid Legal Support LLC, who specializes in helping small and midsize law firms increase efficiencies by providing extra help with criminal

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