Paralegally Speaking

Hello Hello Hello and welcome back to another episode of Paralegally Speaking - a platform amplifying the voices of Black female paralegals and legal professionals - unapologetically.

I had the pleasure to sit and speak with Paralegal, Certified Notary Signing Agent, and Business Owner, Lisa Grant, about her legal journey and why it is important for us as Black women, specifically, to know our worth and value and stand behind our truth with authority.  

Lisa received her introduction in the legal realm by way of an afterschool job as a runner, which turned into a full time career as a paralegal. She is now the Founder/CEO of her own mobile notary signing company.  Her company’s name is Hello Notary Services, LLC hello-notary.com. Please visit her for all of your notary needs.

She can be found online at hello-notary.com as well as on Social Media @Hellonotary

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Until next time, 

Hello Hello Hello and welcome back to another episode of Paralegally Speaking - a platform amplifying the voices of Black female paralegals and legal professionals - unapologetically. 

Today, I sat down with Paralegal, Leesa Watkins. Tune in to hear Leesa and I talk about her career as she takes us on her journey from interning with the DA's office to working as a paralegal in Academia.  

This is a reminder that not all paralegals work in traditional law firm settings. Leesa's experience speaks volumes on how you can grow where you are planted and use that growth to propel to new levels. 

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Today I am speaking with Shannon J. Hamlin. Shannon is a Delaware Certifired Paralegal as well as a graduate from the University of West Alabama with a major in English and a minor in Political Science. She received her Paralegal Certificate from the PJA Career School in Upper Darby, PA in 2002 and her Master’s degree in Administration of Justice from Wilmington University in 2004. 

Shannon is very active in the Delaware Paralegal Association and has been a member of its Board of Directors for the last 12 years. Shannon is also an Adjunct Professor in the Paralegal Studies Programs.

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Mona Sims is a Workers’ Compensation Case Management Specialist and Certified Litigation

Paralegal. She has an extensive career in the legal field and 28 of those years she has been a

member of a local law firm located in Media, PA.  Mona is a true advocate for the rights of the

injured worker to receive quality medical treatment, to be compensated and to safely return to

work after suffering an on-the-job injury.

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In this episode, I sat down to speak with Chiquita Handy. Chiquita has worked as a Legal Secretary for 30 years and provides her insight on the legal realm, how she entered into it and what she tells others seeking to grow within it.  Tune in!   

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In Episode 4, Alexia "Lexi" Taylor explains how her passion for civil rights and equality led her into a thriving career as a paralegal. Hear how she explains how her transferable skills, earned while working in compliance and audit roles, prepared her for a thriving career as a Labor & Employment Law paralegal. 

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Hear what sparked my interest in the legal field and why I feel that that it is important to understand your role to enhance overall performance. Let me know your thoughts. Share us with your friends and be sure to follow us on social media @ParalegallySpeaking. 

In Episode 2 we speak with Safiya Hernandez Spencer - an Estates & Trust Legal Assistant. Hear how she found herself planted in this area of law on purpose and what advice she has for those interested in doing the same. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Paralegally Speaking to let us know your thoughts.