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Lisa McGibbon is a Paralegal with a Mission Lisa McGibbon is a star paralegal. Lisa transitioned from accounting into paralegal studies. She obtained both an Associate in Business and an Associate in Paralegal Studies. Further, she received her certification from the National Association of Legal Assistants and Paralegals (“NALA”). NALA is one of the nation’s leading professional associations for paralegals. NALA is a non-profit organization providing continuing education and professional development programs for paralegals. NALA provides courses for all levels of expertise.
During her studies, Lisa’s most memorable moment
integrity is not an option. Integrity is an integral part of
was when she was asked to prepare a brief on a topic
how she operates in her daily life.
of her choice. She decided to explore and study the vast differences of the religions in the world. She was
Lisa is the kind of person that personifies perseverance.
amazed at how all of the religions have such vastly
“I am determined, and I don’t let anyone get in my way
different beliefs, and major important similarities.
when I have a mission.” Lisa is not just a powerhouse of passion at work, but she is also passionate about
She decided to work in the legal industry after she
Relay for Life and the Alzheimer’s Association. Her
moved to Florida. “I was working in accounting for
mother is affected by Alzheimer’s, so the Alzheimer’s
almost 12 years, but there was not a large industry of
Association will always hold a special place in her
corporations in the area. I wanted a career that would
heart. The Alzheimer’s Association provides a number
be versatile and constantly changing. I find being a
of services from increasing education and awareness
paralegal interesting, challenging, and satisfying. The
to hosting fundraisers. For more information, visit the
best part of my job is researching each case and the
website at www.alz.org.
case’s specific issues.” Relay for Life is a relay race that helps communities Her advice for new and recent staff members is to
across the globe celebrate the lives of people who have
listen, learn, and never be afraid to explore. The
battled cancer. These relays help raise funds, help
paralegal field has progressed since she first began her
participants remember loved ones lost, and provide
journey. Her goal is to educate the legal community on
the option for people battling disease to fight back and
the value of a paralegal as a team member. Paralegals
regain hope.
are an asset to their team and their clients. At Relay for Life, survivors start the track off with If she was not working in the legal field, she would
a victory lap marking their victory over cancer.
probably be working as an accountant, but she finds
Participants take part in part of the relay, and there are
working as a paralegal a better fit. Challenges provide
numerous festivities including a Fight Back Ceremony.
motivation for her. No matter what the challenging
During this ceremony, participants make a commitment
issue or obstacle, she rises to meet the challenge.
to take up the fight against cancer. For more
In five years, she sees herself working as a senior
information on Relay for Life check out their website at-
paralegal in a large law firm.
www.relayforlife.org.
One of the things she holds dearest to her heart is her
As a member of our legal community, thank you Lisa,
integrity. She could give up a lot, but giving up her
for all you do.
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