Paralegal Spotlight is the division’s monthly publication designed to share division members’ stories with colleagues, inspire present and future paralegal professionals, and strengthen awareness of the profession and association.
Each month we select one amazing paralegal from among our membership and ask them to share a little about their personal and professional life. Join Paralegal Spotlight as we learn more about member talents, skills, personal and professional goals, technology tips, accomplishments, volunteer work, and more.
This month’s Paralegal Spotlight is on Laurie Hayden, a Corporate and Estate Administration Paralegal at Patrick Harper & Dixon L.L.P. in Hickory, North Carolina.
Now that the situation at the pump seems to have recovered and returned to normal, it is time to figure out what actually happened in the Colonial pipeline attack and what lessons, if any, we can learn from yet another high profile cyberattack involving ransomware.
First, a few introductory words and some background on ransomware: ransomware is a common form of cyberattack in our time, and it involves attackers deploying code onto the victim’s network that results in encrypting files and folders throughout the network. According to the FBI, the best way to contain the attack is to block the code from moving across the network. For recovery from the attack, companies often rely on sound backup practices that allow them to restore encrypted files and folders without losing too much data. Of course, victims of ransomware attacks can also pay ransom, but that practice is still discouraged by the FBI and in some cases actually forbidden since the groups behind the attack are deemed sanctioned foreign entities.
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This second piece in a series of interviews with recently retired administrative law experts and practitioners will give you insights from the perspective of a recently retired administrative law judge.
In 2016, after three years of pecking at the computer, Donald Wayne Overby finished and published his book, “Just Ordinary Soldiers – Recollections of a Cold War Vet.” From being drafted, “I’ve been drafted! . . . Well, dammit!”[1], to being inducted and trained as an infantry Army soldier, Overby details the experiences he and his fellow Army buddies lived and pays homage to those with whom he served and developed lifelong relationships. Overby achieved the rank of sergeant in just 18 months.
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There are times when administrative lawyers wish they could get the “scoop” from General Assembly insiders – to help them understand how to improve why things happen and what can be done. This interview with recently retired General Assembly attorney Karen Cochrane-Brown may offer practitioners some of those wished-for, useful insights.
Karen Cochrane-Brown retired from the North Carolina General Assembly on August 1, 2020. This article is based on an interview conducted earlier this year. As Cochrane-Brown was one of the first legal leaders I met when coming into the practice of Administrative Law, I was particularly excited to spend some time chatting with her.
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MIP’s Diverse Perspectives is a monthly blog feature to spotlight a member from North Carolina’s community of diverse attorneys and legal professionals. Members have the opportunity to share a personal perspective through a brief set of interview questions.
This month’s perspective is courtesy of Gerald L. Walden Jr., VP – Deputy General Counsel & Head of Diversity, The Fresh Market, Inc., Greensboro.
What law school did you attend and what was your graduation year?
North Carolina Central University School of Law; spring 2001.
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The last thing a lawyer may want to hear when they first pass the bar, or when they are between jobs, is to accept a temporary position. The uncertainty surrounding the length of employment, the lack of benefits, and the difference in pay structure are factors that may lead one to decline a temporary position. However, temporary positions have the potential to lead to greater opportunities.
Attorney Hugh Harris provided me with one of the best pieces of advice I have received as a young lawyer. He told me to consider a temporary offer as the chance to audition for the permanent role. At the time, I did not realize that this advice would soon directly impact my career. When my clerkship ended, I began searching for jobs in the middle of a pandemic. I was faced with a market hesitant to hire permanent, full-time employees but received several opportunities to accept temporary positions or “as needed” work. I was tempted to refuse temporary offers until I recalled the advice above. I accepted a temporary job placement, soaked in the opportunity to learn as much as possible and soon after, I received a permanent, full-time offer.
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Greetings, Health Law Section Members! For those of you who were not available to join us for our annual CLE program on April 23, 2021, we have great news – the program is now available to watch on-demand! Watch sessions on your lunch hour, on the weekend, or even from the beach.
You can purchase the entire CLE program (6.25 credit hours, including 1 hour of technology credit), or just the individual sessions of interest to you. This year’s program, “The New Normal is That Nothing is Normal,” is a fantastic program covering changes to Stark and Anti-Kickback, telehealth opportunities, health care internal investigations, best practices for effective compliance programs, and health care policy. Please follow this link to learn more and register: 2021 Health Law Section Annual CLE Program On-Demand.
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Social isolation creates an increased risk for elder abuse.[1] Thus, with the emergence of the pandemic and with the number of elderly individuals in our society, lawyers may experience an influx of elderly clients. It’s important to note at the onset that not every elderly client will have diminished capacity. You should always assume that adults, regardless of their age, have capacity. The purpose of this blog post is to help lawyers navigate a client relationship with elderly clients who experience a decrease in cognitive abilities.
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The Law Week and Liberty Bell Committee hosted Law Day on Friday, May 7, 2021! It was a wonderful event with many legal professionals and students in attendance. The Committee is excited to announce the winners of each competition:
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I’ve been to six North Carolina Bar Association Annual Meetings, and we’ve had some amazing activities that attracted a lot of members. There have been historic riverboat tours along the Cape Fear, tubing expeditions down the French Broad, Land Rover cruises at Biltmore and private showcases of the Hendrick Motorsports Museum. But in the end, there is one activity that always brings the most excitement along with a flood of participants every time – the door prizes!
Paralegal Spotlight: Laurie Hayden
Paralegal DivisionParalegal Spotlight is the division’s monthly publication designed to share division members’ stories with colleagues, inspire present and future paralegal professionals, and strengthen awareness of the profession and association.
Each month we select one amazing paralegal from among our membership and ask them to share a little about their personal and professional life. Join Paralegal Spotlight as we learn more about member talents, skills, personal and professional goals, technology tips, accomplishments, volunteer work, and more.
This month’s Paralegal Spotlight is on Laurie Hayden, a Corporate and Estate Administration Paralegal at Patrick Harper & Dixon L.L.P. in Hickory, North Carolina.
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Network Segmentation – Perhaps the Only Piece of Good News From the Colonial Pipeline Hack
Privacy and Data SecurityIntroduction
Now that the situation at the pump seems to have recovered and returned to normal, it is time to figure out what actually happened in the Colonial pipeline attack and what lessons, if any, we can learn from yet another high profile cyberattack involving ransomware.
First, a few introductory words and some background on ransomware: ransomware is a common form of cyberattack in our time, and it involves attackers deploying code onto the victim’s network that results in encrypting files and folders throughout the network. According to the FBI, the best way to contain the attack is to block the code from moving across the network. For recovery from the attack, companies often rely on sound backup practices that allow them to restore encrypted files and folders without losing too much data. Of course, victims of ransomware attacks can also pay ransom, but that practice is still discouraged by the FBI and in some cases actually forbidden since the groups behind the attack are deemed sanctioned foreign entities.
Read more
No Ordinary Soldier, No Ordinary Judge – An Interview with Judge Donald W. Overby
Administrative LawThis second piece in a series of interviews with recently retired administrative law experts and practitioners will give you insights from the perspective of a recently retired administrative law judge.
In 2016, after three years of pecking at the computer, Donald Wayne Overby finished and published his book, “Just Ordinary Soldiers – Recollections of a Cold War Vet.” From being drafted, “I’ve been drafted! . . . Well, dammit!”[1], to being inducted and trained as an infantry Army soldier, Overby details the experiences he and his fellow Army buddies lived and pays homage to those with whom he served and developed lifelong relationships. Overby achieved the rank of sergeant in just 18 months.
Read more
A Former General Assembly Insider’s Viewpoint – An Interview with Recently Retired NCGA Division Director Karen Cochrane-Brown
Administrative LawThere are times when administrative lawyers wish they could get the “scoop” from General Assembly insiders – to help them understand how to improve why things happen and what can be done. This interview with recently retired General Assembly attorney Karen Cochrane-Brown may offer practitioners some of those wished-for, useful insights.
Karen Cochrane-Brown retired from the North Carolina General Assembly on August 1, 2020. This article is based on an interview conducted earlier this year. As Cochrane-Brown was one of the first legal leaders I met when coming into the practice of Administrative Law, I was particularly excited to spend some time chatting with her.
Read more
MIP’s Diverse Perspectives: Gerald L. Walden Jr.
Minorities In the ProfessionMIP’s Diverse Perspectives is a monthly blog feature to spotlight a member from North Carolina’s community of diverse attorneys and legal professionals. Members have the opportunity to share a personal perspective through a brief set of interview questions.
This month’s perspective is courtesy of Gerald L. Walden Jr., VP – Deputy General Counsel & Head of Diversity, The Fresh Market, Inc., Greensboro.
What law school did you attend and what was your graduation year?
North Carolina Central University School of Law; spring 2001.
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The Benefits of a Temporary Position
Young Lawyers DivisionBy Kayla Britt
The last thing a lawyer may want to hear when they first pass the bar, or when they are between jobs, is to accept a temporary position. The uncertainty surrounding the length of employment, the lack of benefits, and the difference in pay structure are factors that may lead one to decline a temporary position. However, temporary positions have the potential to lead to greater opportunities.
Attorney Hugh Harris provided me with one of the best pieces of advice I have received as a young lawyer. He told me to consider a temporary offer as the chance to audition for the permanent role. At the time, I did not realize that this advice would soon directly impact my career. When my clerkship ended, I began searching for jobs in the middle of a pandemic. I was faced with a market hesitant to hire permanent, full-time employees but received several opportunities to accept temporary positions or “as needed” work. I was tempted to refuse temporary offers until I recalled the advice above. I accepted a temporary job placement, soaked in the opportunity to learn as much as possible and soon after, I received a permanent, full-time offer.
Read more
Now Available On-Demand: 2021 Health Law Section Annual CLE Program
Health Law SectionGreetings, Health Law Section Members! For those of you who were not available to join us for our annual CLE program on April 23, 2021, we have great news – the program is now available to watch on-demand! Watch sessions on your lunch hour, on the weekend, or even from the beach.
You can purchase the entire CLE program (6.25 credit hours, including 1 hour of technology credit), or just the individual sessions of interest to you. This year’s program, “The New Normal is That Nothing is Normal,” is a fantastic program covering changes to Stark and Anti-Kickback, telehealth opportunities, health care internal investigations, best practices for effective compliance programs, and health care policy. Please follow this link to learn more and register: 2021 Health Law Section Annual CLE Program On-Demand.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Series: A Note on Working with Older Adults and Clients with Diminished Capacity
Pro Bono CommitteeAllison Thomas
Niya Fonville
By Allison Thomas and Niya Fonville
Social isolation creates an increased risk for elder abuse.[1] Thus, with the emergence of the pandemic and with the number of elderly individuals in our society, lawyers may experience an influx of elderly clients. It’s important to note at the onset that not every elderly client will have diminished capacity. You should always assume that adults, regardless of their age, have capacity. The purpose of this blog post is to help lawyers navigate a client relationship with elderly clients who experience a decrease in cognitive abilities.
Read more
Law Day 2021 – Advancing the Rule of Law Now
Young Lawyers DivisionThe Law Week and Liberty Bell Committee hosted Law Day on Friday, May 7, 2021! It was a wonderful event with many legal professionals and students in attendance. The Committee is excited to announce the winners of each competition:
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And the Winner is . . .
Featured Posts, Membership CommitteeI’ve been to six North Carolina Bar Association Annual Meetings, and we’ve had some amazing activities that attracted a lot of members. There have been historic riverboat tours along the Cape Fear, tubing expeditions down the French Broad, Land Rover cruises at Biltmore and private showcases of the Hendrick Motorsports Museum. But in the end, there is one activity that always brings the most excitement along with a flood of participants every time – the door prizes!
Read more