Comments for Texas Paralegal Division Blog http://blog.txpd.org Bringing you the vision and actions of the TXPD. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 04:06:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on TBLS filing period now open for paralegals by TBLS filing period now open for paralegals « Texas Paralegal … | Legal and Law Info http://blog.txpd.org/2011/03/02/tbls-filing-period-now-open-for-paralegals/#comment-26 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 04:06:09 +0000 http://txpd.wordpress.com/?p=494#comment-26 [...] View original post here: TBLS filing period now open for paralegals « Texas Paralegal … [...]

]]> Comment on Paralegal Division presents the Exceptional Pro Bono Award by Sunnie Palmer http://blog.txpd.org/2010/10/28/paralegal-division-presents-the-exceptional-pro-bono-award/#comment-18 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:38:00 +0000 http://txpd.wordpress.com/?p=412#comment-18 Congratulations to Lyla! Another amazing PD member!

]]> Comment on Group Discussion: Challenges in the Paralegal Profession Today by Michael J. Garcia http://blog.txpd.org/2010/03/10/group-discussion-challenges-in-the-paralegal-profession-today/#comment-17 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:09:35 +0000 http://txpd.wordpress.com/?p=301#comment-17 For me I welcome the challenge of keeping up to date with software, but I will say I have trouble finding classes to fully learn the software that firms are requiring.
I think my challenge and pet peeve (and this is not directed to the Paralegals/Legal Assistants that were around before formal training)- I went back to college (ABA approved program) and obtained a Paralegal Certificate (in addition to the Arts degree and Nursing Diploma I already have). I felt that the formal training (and the cost) was necessary for me to be able to do the best job I could do. Texas not having a formal requirement for Paralegals (only a suggestion) anyone can call themselves a Paralegal/Legal Assistant. I think that my education is not fully valued because in essence as long as the attorney accepts responsibility for what their staff’s work is, no push to assure minimum standards for Paralegals are set. I think what states like California requires for their Paralegal’s would as a whole improve our profession.

]]> Comment on Group Discussion: Challenges in the Paralegal Profession Today by Kathy Strawn-Frank http://blog.txpd.org/2010/03/10/group-discussion-challenges-in-the-paralegal-profession-today/#comment-16 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:24:18 +0000 http://txpd.wordpress.com/?p=301#comment-16 The greatest challenge I find facing the paralegal profession today is keeping up with the rapidly changing legal softwares. Some great tools are out there, but law firms are requiring so many different softwares from firm to firm. Challenges facing the workplace and co-workers still remain the same: the life/work balance. There still are not enough flex hours or methods available to facilitate daycare and elder care issues. For me, the greatest obstacle in the future is a combination of the two issues referred to above: keeping abreast of rapidly advancing technology, time for work v. time for family, and managing my work load while caring for an aging parent in my home.

]]> Comment on TAPS Theme Contest by pdpresident http://blog.txpd.org/2010/01/06/taps-theme-contest/#comment-11 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:09:16 +0000 http://txpd.wordpress.com/?p=233#comment-11 Janice,
You need to submit your theme idea in the official post, not in the comments here. Please visit http://txpd.wordpress.com/2010/01/11/submit-your-taps-theme-ideas/.

Your submission here will not be counted, as we need to verify that you are a current PD member.

Thanks!

]]> Comment on TAPS Theme Contest by Janice Barlow http://blog.txpd.org/2010/01/06/taps-theme-contest/#comment-10 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:33:43 +0000 http://txpd.wordpress.com/?p=233#comment-10 Head for the Hills – Blazing New Trails in a New Decade
(A hill country/trail theme)
Could have a barbeque social or go to the Oasis on the lake or a Music venue/ dance hall

]]> Comment on Thanks to the 2009 Annual Meeting Sponsors by Debbie Guerra - PD Vendor Liaison http://blog.txpd.org/2009/06/20/thanks-to-the-2009-annual-meeting-sponsors/#comment-9 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:02:46 +0000 http://txpd.wordpress.com/?p=168#comment-9 The PD Annual Meeting and Luncheon was fantastic and we could not provide such outstanding events without the continued support of our wonderful vendors!! Thank you to our Gold, Silver and Broze sponsors as well as all of those firms that donated door prizes! We truly appreciate you!

]]> Comment on Congratulations! by Karen Gentz http://blog.txpd.org/2009/04/23/congratulations/#comment-8 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:13:21 +0000 http://txpd.wordpress.com/?p=81#comment-8 Congratulations to all on your appointments. I am a new member looking forward to meeting you in my district, which is Dallas, and possibly ones in other districts too.

I am a real estate paralegal with almost 2 years experience (in July) and am interested in meeting some other paralegals too.

]]> Comment on PD Goes to TAPA by Norma Hackler http://blog.txpd.org/2009/04/14/pd-goes-to-tapa/#comment-7 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:19:33 +0000 http://txpd.wordpress.com/?p=12#comment-7 You both look so great. Thanks for going to TAPA…

It is always great to see the paralegals across the state networking with each other.

]]> Comment on Annual Meeting by Christy Fagan - Legal Solutions Court Reporting http://blog.txpd.org/2009/04/11/annual-eeting/#comment-6 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:57:35 +0000 http://txpd.wordpress.com/?p=6#comment-6 This is my first event with the Paralegal Division and I’m very excited to see what my counterparts and business partners – the paralegals – have to go through for their continuing education to stay on top of their game.
As a court reporter, I know how important it is to stay up to date on the technology, services, ethics and goings-on in the legal community to be able to help you and your attorneys run a successful litigation practice.
Can’t wait to meet everybody!

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