Paralegal Tea Time

Last episode on Season 2 of Paralegal Tea Time before Season 3 begins on January 2025 brings us with Melissa Acosta on the hot seat. Laurie Robinson interviews Melissa. Also, a Big Announcement is made on this Episode. Tune in to find out the tea!

We are joined by Eda Rosa. She is the owner of Eda Rosa LLC, a legal education and professional development training company. She also a writer of her book "Lets Talk Paralegal" available on her website and the creator of her own Podcast titled the same. She is passionate about paralegal education and giving back to the paralegal community as per her event in Florida "LIMITLESS PARALEGALS" on 10/1...

We discussed Criminal Law with our Special Guest, Adamo Ferreira, Esq. Adamo Ferreira is the founding member of Adamo Ferreira Esq LLC where he handles all aspects of criminal Law. For criminal law assistance, please contact Mr. Ferreria at: www.afesq.com or Office number: 201-343-1171

We learned so much on today’s podcast visit with our special attorney guest, Cesar Martin Estela, Esq., an Immigration Attorney who really gave us so much information on Immigration law and talked about so many resources and much more! He even recommended a good read: “A Nation of Immigrants by John Kennedy, a 1958 book”. This is one you should not miss if you want to Learn about Immigration law!...

Book Release Announcement. https://a.co/d/0fIotuUO Introducing Paralegal Tea Time's upcoming adult paralegal coloring book, designed to bring calm and creativity to the legal world! Designed for paralegal professionals, we've crafted this unique coloring book as a tool to alleviate stress, promote wellness, and ignite creativity in the paralegal community. Dive into beautifully detailed illustrati...

Spilling the Tea on Sunday - Major Announcement

Ann Pearson stopped by to discuss her Paralegal Bootcamp and her podcast "Paralegals on Fire". She shared some great tips for all paralegals in the paralegal community. Ann Pearson can be found on support@paralegal-bootcamp.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/annpearson (DM) Special thanks to my co-host Yolanda Barry (Senior Paralegal and former Co-Chair of NJSBA Paralegal Committee)

In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Jessica Kishpaugh, owner of Loyo Wellness and a former trial litigation attorney, as our special guest. Jessica shares her expert insights on the common workplace stressors and burnout that many paralegals face. Drawing from her unique background in both the legal and wellness fields, she provides practical tips specifically tailored for paralegals lookin...

Prenuptial Agreements and Divorce: An Expert Discussion. Jason Tuchman, Esq., a distinguished Family Law Attorney and the President of the Passaic County Bar Association, provides insights into these critical legal matters, with a focus on divorce. For professional legal counsel, contact Mr. Tuchman at (201) 368-7713, or visit the law offices of Kelly Kelly Marotta & Tuchman LLC.

Women’s History Month “Mini Podcast-My Nieces Interview Me”

Special Feature Episode: Celebrating Women's History Month. Special thanks to the following Women In Law for supporting my business: Ayesha Hamilton, Esq. Crystal West Edwards, Esq. Deidre R. Wheatley-Liss, Esq. Kimberly A. Paton, Esq. Laura W. Kearney, Esq.

Just in time for Women's History Month in March we have an Expert stop in and talk to us about Professionalism, Wellness and Networking in Legal Field. Maritza Rodriguez, Esq. is founder of Rodriguez Family Law. She is a Family Law Attorney admitted to practice in NJ, Fed. District Court of NJ and 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals. She is also a career and networking coach and adjunct law professor at...

Artificial Intelligence and how it affects the Paralegal Profession Marissa Moran, Esq. is an attorney admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, New York State, New Jersey, & the United States District Courts. She is currently a professor at CUNY in the Department of Law and Paralegal Studies, New York City College of Technology, where she teaches Legal Technology, Forensic Science & The...

The Role of a Trust Company in Trust and Estates featuring special guest Christine M. Sellitti, Esq. Managing Director, Trust Officer with Peapack Wealth Management at Peapack Gladstone Bank. Christine Sellitti's experience prior to joining Peapack Gladstone Bank includes being a Co-Founder and Managing Member at Elias Sellitti LLC. In addition, she was a most recently a Member of Porzio Bromberg...

Ms. Vitone is a Senior Paralegal. She shares her journey about being a Paralegal who was diagnosed with a learning disability at a young age and how she was able to achieve success in life. Her goal is to bring awareness of disabilities in the Paralegal Field and to have diversity and inclusion in the workplace and community.

On this episode, Michele Harris of Harris Investigations, LLC. joins us to share the many services that private investigation firms can provide to paralegals and law firms. A P.I. firm can help with anything from surveillance, asset searches, background searches, process service and more. Harris Investigations, LLC is a full-service agency providing private investigators and process servers to cli...

On this episode, we have special guest Colson Derby, III, Chair of the New Jersey Bar Association Paralegal Committee and Personal Injury Paralegal. Colson shares his wealth of knowledge on being a paralegal in the specialized fields of personal injury and medical malpractice. In addition, we discuss the future of the NJBA - Paralegal Committee including how our listeners can join and become activ...

Today we discuss the legal area of Family Law from a paralegal's perspective. Joining us is Jennifer Smith, an Advanced Certified Paralegal. Jennifer has held various impressive titles such as former President of the Paralegal Convention of NJ, former President of the NJ Paralegal Association and former Co-Chair of the NJ State Bar Association Paralegal Committee. She is a current Trustee at L...

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we invited Kimberly Paton, Esq. to discuss the topic of “Women in Law." Specifically, Ms. Paton discusses owning a successful law practice and her personal journey through the practice of law as a woman. Kimberly Paton, Esq.  is the Managing Member at The Paton Law Firm LLC located in Fair Lawn, NJ where she specializes in wills, trusts, estates, real...

In our Part I discussion of the hot topic of Family Law, Maurice Giro, Esq. joins us to discuss the spike in divorce cases after the holidays and other important information surrounding divorce procedure in New Jersey courts. Mr. Giro is a partner and managing member of Giro Attorneys at Law, LLP located in River Edge, New Jersey.  He has 16 years of experience in Family Law as well as Elder...

This is Part II of our discussion where we explore the importance of having your estate plan in order during your lifetime.  Joining us is Crystal West Edwards, Esq., who is a Partner at Porzio Bromberg & Newman, PC, located in Morristown, NJ. She is the Department Chair of the Wealth Preservation Group and has extensive experience in elder law, estate planning, estate administration and...

Today we discuss the important topic of Estate Planning with John M. Elias, Esq., Partner at Porzio Bromberg & Newman, P.C. in Morristown, New Jersey.  Mr. Elias takes us through "Estate Planning 101" to answer our questions regarding the basics of getting your affairs in order.   Mr. Elias is in the Wealth Preservation Group at Porzio and has over 35 years of experience in estate pl...

Employment Law attorney, Ayesha Hamilton, Esq., joins us to discuss employment rights with regard to COVID-19 vaccines and time off protections, Family Medical Leave, and Discrimination and Harassment in the workplace. The Hamilton Law Firm is located in Princeton, New Jersey.  If you are an employee or employer seeking an advocate to help you handle a potential employment issue, Ayesha can i...

In this Episode, Taking the Leap! Should I Become a Freelance Paralegal?, we speak to Dorothy Secol, author of "Starting and Managing Your Own Business: A Freelancing Guide for Paralegals."  Ms. Secol was also a Petitioner in the case In re Opinion 24 of the Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law, 128 N.J. 114 (1992) which validated the fact that there is no distinguishable difference...

Today we discuss how the paralegal profession has changed in the last 30+ years with Susan Helman, owner of Susan Helman Paralegal Services, LLC.