This year the Western New York Paralegal Association (“WNYPA”) celebrated a milestone – its 35th Anniversary!  In 1976, a small group of young working women met over lunch to discuss the need of forming a professional organization for paralegals.  A … Continue reading →

The Board of Directors has used the summer hiatus as a time of reflection on the careers of paralegals and planning the new start of the season for WNYPA.  In June, WNYPA has the opportunity to present the Association’s 2012 … Continue reading →

Paralegals are often the guide for attorneys to search, find and locate important case facts and documents.  Its no surprise, paralegals have the tools to manage work, work space, time and piles of files.  In an ideal world, we should … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year again, to renew your membership to your local paralegal association!  The paralegal profession and WNYPA offer more than a social opportunities – it is a place where paralegal professionals can congregate with other intelligent, like-minded … Continue reading →

Paralegals often juggle workloads and case assignments on a daily basis, adhering to competing priorities, attorney requests, handling the constant barrage of telephone calls, conflicting deadlines, and reacting to the inevitable emergency or crisis. A helpful solution is to prioritize … Continue reading →

Do I risk looking stupid by asking more questions? If you are a new paralegal, this question undoubtedly crosses your mind as you stand before an attorney receiving a new assignment. It’s a question that bedevils veteran paralegals, too. However, … Continue reading →

The current economic climate makes it difficult to think about broadening the horizons of your career. While you may feel that you are stagnant in your job, have reached your potential or wish you could explore other opportunities, the truth … Continue reading →

Oftentimes I contemplate the hours in a day and wonder why I volunteer – but every time I sleep on the cold hard ground raising money for the homeless at the Buffalo City Mission, or ride 20 miles on a … Continue reading →

Casual business attire (a.k.a. “business casual”) revolutionized the American office in the 1990s.  According to the Society for Human Resource Management, 24% of U.S. companies had some sort of “casual day” policy in place in 1992, compared to 95% of … Continue reading →

Who are we? As defined by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, “A Paralegal is a person, qualified through education, training or work experience to perform substantive legal work that requires knowledge of legal concepts and is customarily, but not … Continue reading →