Let's Talk Paralegal Hosted by Eda Rosa

Send us your thoughts! We may just feature it! What Actually Builds a Legal Career:  In this episode of Let's Talk Paralegal, Eda Rosa sits down with Megan Senese , co-founder of Stage and co-host of So Much to Say: A Legal Podcast for People. Megan spent years inside some of the biggest law firms in the world — Shearman & Sterling, Pillsbury, McDermott Will & Emery — before doing som...

Send us your thoughts! We may just feature it! Making the Case for Yourself: Advocacy for Legal Professionals You advocate for clients, attorneys, and deadlines every single day. So why does your voice disappear when the conversation turns to your own pay, title, or resources? In this episode of Let’s Talk Paralegal, host Eda Rosa reframes “sales” as something every legal professional already know...

Send us your thoughts! We may just feature it! Sam Davidoff spent two decades as a trial lawyer, litigating high stakes civil and criminal cases in federal and state courtrooms and before arbitration panels. Along the way, he kept running into the same frustration: the tools lawyers use to manage case files simply haven't kept pace with the demands of modern litigation. As a partner running d...

Send us your thoughts! We may just feature it! Welcome back to Let's Talk Paralegal. I'm Eda Rosa. Today, we are diving into Pillar Two: Your Brand. Your brand isn't about being a flashy influencer or posting selfies. Your brand is simply how people talk about you when you are not in the room. It’s your professional reputation, your visibility, and your presence. There are two place...

Send us your thoughts! We may just feature it! Jesse Weinstein didn't take a typical path to becoming one of New York City's leading employment attorneys. Before he was a partner at Phillips & Associates, he served in the US Navy, worked his way through law school, and spent years as an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx, prosecuting public corruption and complex criminal cases...

Send us your thoughts! We may just feature it! Think about the last time you needed a doctor for a specific problem. You didn't want someone who does a little bit of everything, you wanted a specialist. So why are so many paralegals still trying to be good at everything instead of great at one thing? In this episode of Let's Talk Paralegal, host Eda Rosa breaks down the first pillar of t...

Send us your thoughts! We may just feature it! Justin D. Rochester — Co-Founder, The Paralegal TownHall Justin D. Rochester is a licensed paralegal with over 9 years of experience in the field and over 7,000 appearances logged before tribunals and courts. Based in Ontario, Justin is a professor at Centennial College where he brings that same real-world experience into the classroom — and his stude...

Send us your thoughts! We may just feature it! Here's the thing nobody tells paralegals early in their career and honestly, a lot of us never get told at all: your career is a business. Whether you've registered an LLC or not, whether you're W-2 or 1099, doesn't matter. You are the asset. You are the product, the brand, the R&D department, and the sales team, all in one per...

Send us your thoughts! We may just feature it! Kirk is an Intellectual Property and Tech lawyer based in Washington, D.C. but calling him just a lawyer is a serious undersell. He holds a J.D. from Cornell Law focusing on intellectual property, an MBA from Temple University, a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University, and is currently finishing a Master of Engineering in Compute...

Send us your thoughts! We may just feature it! Nina Cleere is a marketing and AI visibility strategist who helps law firms and small business owners do one thing really well  get found by the people who are ready to hire them. With a career in digital marketing going back to 1999 and roots in law firm marketing that started with her dad's firm when she was just seven years old, Nina has serve...

Send us Fan Mail Mark G. Astor is the founding partner of Astor Simovitch Law  born and raised in the United Kingdom, who came to the US and earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan, his Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University College of Law, and his Master of Laws degree from American University.  Mark started his legal career as a Palm Beach County Assistant State At...

Send us Fan Mail Emanuel Galimidi is the founder of Galimidi Law, a Florida-based Personal Injury and Wrongful Death law firm but his story is anything but conventional.  Before founding Galimidi Law, Emanuel was a shareholder at one of the most successful and fastest-growing defense firms in the United States, with offices in Miami, New York, and Los Angeles  where he rose through the ranks to be...

Send us Fan Mail Ben Hockema, CFP®, is the founder of Illuminate Wealth Management, and he's on a mission to help professionals, business owners, and families get clear and confident about their financial lives.  What makes Ben different? He's passionate about helping everyday people succeed and cutting through the shame and stress that so often surrounds money — turning all of that anxi...

Send us Fan Mail David Rosati is the founder and creator of Succession Wills, a lawyer-built online will creation platform that combines expert legal knowledge with user-friendly technology — letting people complete a legal will in minutes, saving time and money without compromising on quality.  David built Succession Wills around a simple but powerful idea: estate planning shouldn't be reser...

Send us Fan Mail “Season 6 wasn’t about doing more.  It was about seeing more — more clearly, more honestly.” Welcome back to Let’s Talk Paralegal . If you’ve been listening all season, you already know — this wasn’t a comfortable season. And it wasn’t meant to be. Season 6 asked hard questions.  It challenged familiar patterns.  It exposed the quiet habits we’ve normalized in the legal industry —...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the most powerful shift in a legal career begins with something simple—speaking your truth. In this episode of Let’s Talk Paralegal , host Eda Rosa welcomes Luisa Anderson , a paralegal, podcaster, writer, and creative entrepreneur who believes that creativity and storytelling can transform the way professionals experience their careers. Luisa shares her journey of movin...

Send us Fan Mail The best litigators understand both sides of the courtroom. In this episode of Let’s Talk Paralegal , host Eda Rosa welcomes John J. Reagan , Managing Partner at Kisling, Nestico & Redick, for a conversation about advocacy, strategy, and what it really takes to fight for injured clients. Before dedicating his practice to helping injured individuals and families, John began his...

Send us Fan Mail When someone experiences a traumatic accident, the damage doesn’t always stop at the physical injury. In this episode of Let’s Talk Paralegal , host Eda Rosa welcomes Mindi Rogers , Chief Operating Officer of Virtually CALM, to discuss the critical role mental health plays in personal injury cases. Mindi shares how psychological trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and emotional distress can si...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Linda Love Lemos—a dynamic professional whose career spans law, politics, media, and thought leadership—for a rich conversation on how legal professionals can expand their influence through knowledge, strategy, and voice. Linda brings a unique perspective shaped by dual master’s degrees in Political Management and Paralegal Studies, along with her wo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Stacey Lake, the founder of Lawfecta, for a forward-thinking conversation on how legal professionals can be more proactive, empowered, and intentional in the way they build support around their work. Stacey created Lawfecta to disrupt the traditional, outdated way law firms find help. Instead of relying on rigid hiring models or word-of-mouth guesswo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Rahamn Popal for a timely and grounding conversation on what it truly means to be proactive as legal professionals—and how knowledge becomes our greatest tool for both client advocacy and professional empowerment. Together, we explore how shifting from reactive problem-solving to intentional preparation allows legal professionals to better support...

Send us Fan Mail   The legal industry is evolving and so is where real value lives. In this episode, I’m joined by Tracey Perkins for an honest conversation about the increasing importance of legal professionals outside the attorney role, particularly paralegals and legal support teams who keep law firms operating, organized, and human. We talk about what happens when firms move beyond outdated hi...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to serve—with purpose, with discipline, and with honor—both in the military and in the courtroom? Lance Kennedy lives that answer every day. As a Founding Attorney and a Major in the U.S. Army Reserve JAG Corps, Lance’s career reflects a dedication to leadership, precision, and unwavering service. In this episode, we talk about: How military values translate into...

Send us Fan Mail Resolutions fizzle. Pillars endure. In this solo episode, I share the Three Pillars that every legal professional should build on to create not just a good year, but a limitless career: System – Build processes and workflows that make your work consistent, scalable, and sustainable. Skill – Choose one skill that will elevate your career in 2026—whether it’s technology, leadership,...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when an attorney puts humanity at the center of their practice? For Ryan Schwartz, it means creating a client experience built on trust, empathy, and hands-on interaction. In this episode, Ryan shares his philosophy of lawyering that goes beyond legal strategies and billable hours. We talk about: Why personal, consistent communication builds stronger client relationsh...