Paralegal Tea Time

Clarence Barry-Austin, Esq. is a New Jersey personal injury attorney with decades of experience representing clients injured in automobile accidents and slip-and-fall cases. He owns and manages a successful plaintiff's law practice, where he is passionate about improving legal processes, mentoring legal professionals, and embracing technology to better serve clients. Tonight, Clarence joins us to...

Christina Carter is a Queens, NY native and University of Maryland alumna who serves as a senior legal operations leader with extensive experience managing large, multi-office paraprofessional teams across Am Law 100 law firms. As Senior Manager of Paralegal Management, she oversees 70+ paraprofessionals across four major practice divisions, focusing on strategic staffing, practice operations, per...

Debra A. Chambliss is the Founder of Garden State Apostille Services and a trusted U.S. apostille advisor, helping attorneys, businesses, and individuals prepare U.S. documents for international use. With more than 20 years of experience as a trademark paralegal managing global portfolios and international document requirements, Debra brings a unique combination of precision, strategy, and real-wo...

🎙️ BONUS EPISODE: Our NALA Conference & Expo 2026 Recap! Fresh off our incredible experience at the NALA Conference & Expo 2026 in Denver, Melissa and Laurie are sitting down for a special bonus episode to share all the highlights! Join us as we recap our unforgettable first experience attending NALA as Paralegal Tea Time Podcast. We talk about the energy of the conference, and the privilege of co...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎙️ We are excited to welcome Kimberly A. Paton, Esq. to the Paralegal Tea Time Podcast! ☕⚖️ Kimberly joined us to discuss her insightful Facebook post, "Estate Planning Essentials," where she shares 16 key things everyone should know about Trusts and Estates. Whether you're an estate planning professional, paralegal, attorney, or simply planning for your family's future, thi...

🎙️ Paralegal Tea Time Podcast – New Episode Alert! 🎙️ In this must-hear episode, we sit down with Cheryl Nodarse, ACP, President of NALA – The Paralegal Association, and Vanessa (Vinnie) Finley, MBA, CAE, CEO of NALA, to discuss everything you need to know about the upcoming NALA Conference & Expo. We got all the inside scoop on the conference, educational sessions, networking opportunities, speci...

In this episode, we sit down with the Co-Chairs of the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) Paralegal Committee, Colson Derby III and Kimberly Lassen, to learn more about the committee's mission, activities, and the many benefits of becoming involved. Colson Derby III is a Senior Litigation Paralegal with Pellettieri Rabstein & Altman in Princeton, New Jersey. With more than 25 years of legal...

In this episode, we sit down with Sanjay Khosla, owner of Blueprint Helpdesk, along with his team member Akash Minocha, to discuss AI, Compliance and how their company is helping businesses streamline their technology, strengthen cybersecurity, and maintain efficient day-to-day operations. Blueprint Helpdesk is known for its reliable service and personalized approach, working closely with clients...

Kelby Ballena is an international law paralegal specialist with more than 25 years of experience helping legal teams operate at their best. He teaches, speaks, and mentors with one goal in mind: making complex ideas and emerging tools feel clear, practical, and empowering for lawyers, students, and paralegals alike. For any questions about paralegal branding, Kelby can be reached on Linked In.

Jennifer Mohamed, Esq. is the founder of the Law Office of Jennifer Mohamed LLC and a seasoned attorney whose work spans business, employment, and environmental law. She is also known as Jen the Yoga Lawyer and serves as the Member Benefit Lawyer to the American Yoga Council, where she supports the yoga industry with practical legal guidance informed by her background in both law and yoga. She can...

Victoria D. Britton is Of Counsel with the firm Price, Meese, Shulman & D’Arminio and has been practicing for 19 years. She concentrates her practice in the areas of real estate law and land use law, including litigation. Victoria can be reached at Vbritton@pricemeese.com and 201-391-3737.

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🚨 We’re spilling the tea with Chere Estrin, author of Power Plays for Legal Professionals! In this episode, Chere shares insider strategies to help legal professionals level up their careers and make power moves in the legal world. Chere Estrin is a highly accomplished professional in the legal industry, known for her expertise in legal staffing, training, and education. As...

New Episode: Paralegal Tea Time with Guest Vincent Ascolese In this episode of Paralegal Tea Time, we’re joined by Vincent Ascolese, Senior Paralegal at a national law firm, specializing in personal injury defense and an active member of the Paralegal Association of New Jersey. Vincent can be reached on LinkedIn. With the holidays approaching and stress levels rising, Vincent stops by to discuss t...

☕️ New Episode Alert! ☕️ This episode, we’re spilling some Southern-style tea with a fabulous guest from the Peach State! 🍑 Meet Rashida Forbes, the powerhouse owner of RF Legal Support — a thriving freelance paralegal business serving clients across Georgia and beyond. Rashida stopped by Paralegal Tea Time to share valuable tips, insider insights, and some serious inspiration for anyone in the...

🎙️ New Episode Alert! ☕ This week on the Paralegal Tea Time Podcast, we had the pleasure of chatting with Ihor Andruch, Assistant Director of Career Services and Adjunct Professor at Berkeley College — and wow, did he bring the wisdom! 💼✨ Ihor shared invaluable résumé tips to help you stand out, insightful advice on finding and using community resources, and smart strategies for landing — and t...

Paralegal Tea Time Podcast Today, we're examining the impact of widespread layoffs across various industries, the rising cost of living—particularly the surging prices of eggs and groceries—and how these mounting economic pressures may lead more individuals to consider filing for bankruptcy. To help us unpack this complex issue, we’re joined by fellow paralegal Heather Pickett, the owner of Propel...

Jaclyn Foster is the author of “Paralegals Should Be Millionaires,” a paralegal entrepreneur and legal industry thought leader. Jaclyn’s mission is to challenge the outdated norms of the legal industry and redefine what’s possible for paralegals. Through her writing, coaching, and online resources, she helps legal professionals build businesses, create freedom, and take back control of their caree...

New Episode Alert! ☕️✨ This week on Paralegal Tea Time, we have the honor of speaking with Cheryl Nodarse, ACP, President of NALA: The Paralegal Association and a distinguished paralegal at Vlahakis Cole Law Firm in East Lansing, MI. With over 35 years as a NALA Certified Paralegal, Cheryl shares her journey in the legal profession, insights into NALA's evolution, and a glimpse into the exciting...

🎧 New Episode Alert: Paralegal Tea Time Podcast - Trending Tea Mini Podcast ☕️ In this episode, we dive into an essential topic: What happens when spouses die close together? 💔💼 We’re joined by estate planning expert Laura W. Kearney, Esq., the founder and managing partner of LWK & Associates, to discuss simultaneous death clauses in estate plans. With over 30 years of experience in estate pla...

We have Beth P. Zoller of the Law Offices of KS Brannigan Law P.C. Ms. Zoller is an employment law attorney with more than 20 years’ of experience. Ms. Zoller prepares and conducts training sessions for employees and supervisors as well as employers and human resources on a wide variety of issues. Beth also serves as an investigator, conducting independent workplace investigations of employees on...

"🎙️ New Episode of Paralegal Tea Time! 🎙️ ✨ Season 3 Deep Dive with Special Guest Co-Host Kelby Ballena (International Arbitration Specialist and Host of his own Podcast "The Advocate Next Door")! ☕️🍵 In this special episode, we sit down with our guest co-host Kelby Ballena for an exclusive interview where we reflect on Season 3 of Paralegal Tea Time! 🎬🎧Here’s what you can expect in this epis...

Aviation Law Takes Flight on this Week’s Paralegal Tea Time Podcast Mini Trending Topic! With recent news about flights, it’s the perfect time to explore the world of aviation law. Join us for an in-depth discussion with Erin R. Applebaum, Esq. from the Kreindler LLP Law firm in NYC. Tune in now to sip some virtual tea and catch up on the latest in aviation law. ☕️✈️ Erin has dedicated her career...

Black History Month: A Celebration of Trailblazers in Law Welcome to today’s special episode of Paralegal Tea Time! In honor of Black History Month, Laurie and I are shining a spotlight on three remarkable trailblazers in the field of law—individuals whose groundbreaking contributions have left a lasting impact on the legal profession. Join us as we honor these pioneers who helped shape the legal...

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Mr. Martin Garcia is a licensed professional engineer who has been qualified as an expert witness in Florida and Federal courts. He has more than 26 years of experience as a forensic engineer and 20 years of consultant experience offering expert testimony regarding accident reconstruction. He has investigated, documented, and reconstructed thousands of accidents involving passenger cars, tractor-t...