Rachel L. Royal

The Paralegal Role in Disaster Legal Services

Looking Back As we get settled into the new Bar year, the Paralegal Division is burrowing deep into project planning. One of those projects is its Pro Bono…

Why Pro Bono?

The first time I heard the term “pro bono” was in the 2001 movie, “I Am Sam.” Sean Penn played a single father with a learning disability who was…

Research, Interviews and Unsolved Mysteries

As a child, I was obsessed with the show “Unsolved Mysteries.” As I watched an episode, I would imagine that I would one day solve it. Anyone who knew me…

Volunteer Opportunity: Lawyer on the Line – NCBA Paralegal Program

While the majority of the work on the project will be handled by paralegals, attorney supervision is still required, because, as you are aware, paralegals…