Lisa McGibbon is a Paralegal with a Mission

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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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