Why Paralegals Are Quietly Becoming More Valuable Than Associates ft. Michelle Pendleton

Paralegals have long been boxed into the role of “document reviewers” but their true value goes far beyond that. And with AI in the mix, their place in law firms is being rewritten entirely. In this episode of Between the Briefs, hosts Adrian Cea and Joe Stephens welcome Michelle Pendleton, Certified Paralegal and eDiscovery specialist at Allen Matkins and President of the San Diego Paralegal Association, to explore how paralegals are evolving alongside legal technology, managing complex case workflows and positioning themselves as indispensable strategic partners in an AI-driven legal landscape. Stay tuned - they seem to be overtaking associates in terms of value.