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Paralegal Tea Time
by Melissa Acosta and Laurie Robinson
The "Paralegal Tea Time" podcast is a great resource for paralegals and legal professionals. Created by Melissa Acosta of Melissa Acosta Freelance Paralegal Services LLC and Jessica Williams of Williams Paralegal Services, the podcast provides a platform for discussions on hot topics and other relevant issues in the legal industry. Now co-hosted by Melissa Acosta and Laurie A. Robinson (President of the New Jersey Paralegal Convention), it continues to serve as a forum for insightful conversations tailored to paralegals.THE CONTENTS OF THIS PODCAST ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE LEGAL ADVICE
Episodes
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Leading with Purpose: Christina Carter on Career, Leadership & Family
Christina Carter is a Queens, NY native and University of Maryland alumna who serves as a senior legal operations leader with extensive experience managing large, multi-office paraprofessional teams across Am Law 100 law firms. As Senior Manager of Paralegal Management, she oversees 70+...
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Apostilles Made Simple: A Paralegal Tea Time Conversation
Debra A. Chambliss is the Founder of Garden State Apostille Services and a trusted U.S. apostille advisor, helping attorneys, businesses, and individuals prepare U.S. documents for international use. With more than 20 years of experience as a trademark paralegal managing global portfolios and...
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🎙️ BONUS EPISODE: Spilling the Tea on NALA 2026 — Connections, Conversations & Conference Highlights
🎙️ BONUS EPISODE: Our NALA Conference & Expo 2026 Recap! Fresh off our incredible experience at the NALA Conference & Expo 2026 in Denver, Melissa and Laurie are sitting down for a special bonus episode to share all the highlights! Join us as we recap our unforgettable first experience attending...
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Tea Time with an Estate Planning Expert: Kimberly A. Paton, Esq.
🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎙️ We are excited to welcome Kimberly A. Paton, Esq. to the Paralegal Tea Time Podcast! ☕⚖️ Kimberly joined us to discuss her insightful Facebook post, "Estate Planning Essentials," where she shares 16 key things everyone should know about Trusts and Estates. Whether…
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Inside the NALA Conference & Expo: What to Expect with Cheryl Nodarse and Vinnie Finley
🎙️ Paralegal Tea Time Podcast – New Episode Alert! 🎙️ In this must-hear episode, we sit down with Cheryl Nodarse, ACP, President of NALA – The Paralegal Association, and Vanessa (Vinnie) Finley, MBA, CAE, CEO of NALA, to discuss everything you need to know about the upcoming NALA Conference &...
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Inside the NJSBA Paralegal Committee: Leadership, Networking & Professional Growth
In this episode, we sit down with the Co-Chairs of the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) Paralegal Committee, Colson Derby III and Kimberly Lassen, to learn more about the committee's mission, activities, and the many benefits of becoming involved. Colson Derby III is a Senior Litigation...
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SEASON 4 PODCAST (FEATURING BLUEPRINT HELPDESK)
In this episode, we sit down with Sanjay Khosla, owner of Blueprint Helpdesk, along with his team member Akash Minocha, to discuss AI, Compliance and how their company is helping businesses streamline their technology, strengthen cybersecurity, and maintain efficient day-to-day operations....
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SEASON 4 (PARALEGAL BRANDING FEATURING KELBY)
Kelby Ballena is an international law paralegal specialist with more than 25 years of experience helping legal teams operate at their best. He teaches, speaks, and mentors with one goal in mind: making complex ideas and emerging tools feel clear, practical, and empowering for lawyers, students…
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SEASON 4 PODCAST FEATURING JENN THE YOGA LAWYER
Jennifer Mohamed, Esq. is the founder of the Law Office of Jennifer Mohamed LLC and a seasoned attorney whose work spans business, employment, and environmental law. She is also known as Jen the Yoga Lawyer and serves as the Member Benefit Lawyer to the American Yoga Council, where she supports…
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LAND USE LAWS FEATURING ATTORNEY VICTORIA BRITTON,ESQ
Victoria D. Britton is Of Counsel with the firm Price, Meese, Shulman & D’Arminio and has been practicing for 19 years. She concentrates her practice in the areas of real estate law and land use law, including litigation. Victoria can be reached at [email protected] and 201-391-3737.
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SEASON 3 (FEATURING CHERE ESTRIN)
🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🚨 We’re spilling the tea with Chere Estrin, author of Power Plays for Legal Professionals! In this episode, Chere shares insider strategies to help legal professionals level up their careers and make power moves in the legal world. Chere Estrin is a highly accomplished...
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SEASON 3 (FEATURING VINCENT-DECEMBER EPISODE)
New Episode: Paralegal Tea Time with Guest Vincent Ascolese In this episode of Paralegal Tea Time, we’re joined by Vincent Ascolese, Senior Paralegal at a national law firm, specializing in personal injury defense and an active member of the Paralegal Association of New Jersey. Vincent can be...
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Peach State Power: Rashida Forbes on Freelance Paralegal Success
☕️ New Episode Alert! ☕️ This episode, we’re spilling some Southern-style tea with a fabulous guest from the Peach State! 🍑 Meet Rashida Forbes, the powerhouse owner of RF Legal Support — a thriving freelance paralegal business serving clients across Georgia and beyond. Rashida stopped by...
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Season 3 Episode 13 Featuring IHOR
🎙️ New Episode Alert! ☕ This week on the Paralegal Tea Time Podcast, we had the pleasure of chatting with Ihor Andruch, Assistant Director of Career Services and Adjunct Professor at Berkeley College — and wow, did he bring the wisdom! 💼✨ Ihor shared invaluable résumé tips to help you stand…
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SEASON 3 (FEATURING HEATHER PICKETT)
Paralegal Tea Time Podcast Today, we're examining the impact of widespread layoffs across various industries, the rising cost of living—particularly the surging prices of eggs and groceries—and how these mounting economic pressures may lead more individuals to consider filing for bankruptcy. To...
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SEASON 3 TRENDING TEA EPISODE 6 (JACLYN FOSTER)
Jaclyn Foster is the author of “Paralegals Should Be Millionaires,” a paralegal entrepreneur and legal industry thought leader. Jaclyn’s mission is to challenge the outdated norms of the legal industry and redefine what’s possible for paralegals. Through her writing, coaching, and online…
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Tea with a Trailblazer: Cheryl Nodarse on NALA’s Past, Present, & Future
New Episode Alert! ☕️✨ This week on Paralegal Tea Time, we have the honor of speaking with Cheryl Nodarse, ACP, President of NALA: The Paralegal Association and a distinguished paralegal at Vlahakis Cole Law Firm in East Lansing, MI. With over 35 years as a NALA Certified Paralegal, Cheryl shares...
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SEASON 3 MINI PODCAST 5 (LAURA W. KEARNEY)
🎧 New Episode Alert: Paralegal Tea Time Podcast - Trending Tea Mini Podcast ☕️ In this episode, we dive into an essential topic: What happens when spouses die close together? 💔💼 We’re joined by estate planning expert Laura W. Kearney, Esq., the founder and managing partner of LWK & Associates,...
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Navigating Employment Law: Insights from Beth P. Zoller
We have Beth P. Zoller of the Law Offices of KS Brannigan Law P.C. Ms. Zoller is an employment law attorney with more than 20 years’ of experience. Ms. Zoller prepares and conducts training sessions for employees and supervisors as well as employers and human resources on a wide variety of…
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Season 3 Deep Dive with Special Guest Co-Host Kelby Ballena (International Arbitration Specialist and Host of his own Podcast "The Advocate Next Door")
"🎙️ New Episode of Paralegal Tea Time! 🎙️ ✨ Season 3 Deep Dive with Special Guest Co-Host Kelby Ballena (International Arbitration Specialist and Host of his own Podcast "The Advocate Next Door")! ☕️🍵 In this special episode, we sit down with our guest co-host Kelby Ballena for an exclusive...
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Aviation Law
Aviation Law Takes Flight on this Week’s Paralegal Tea Time Podcast Mini Trending Topic! With recent news about flights, it’s the perfect time to explore the world of aviation law. Join us for an in-depth discussion with Erin R. Applebaum, Esq. from the Kreindler LLP Law firm in NYC. Tune in now…
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Black History Month: A Celebration of Trailblazers in Law
Black History Month: A Celebration of Trailblazers in Law Welcome to today’s special episode of Paralegal Tea Time! In honor of Black History Month, Laurie and I are shining a spotlight on three remarkable trailblazers in the field of law—individuals whose groundbreaking contributions have left a...
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Raffle Announcement
🎉 **RAFFLE ALERT!** 🎉 We’re serving up something special in our **Paralegal Tea Time Podcast** this week! 🫖✨ To show our appreciation for your incredible support, we’re giving away a **LIMITED EDITION Paralegal Tea Time Podcast Tumbler!** 🎁 Here's how you can enter: 1️⃣ **Follow** us...
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Season 3 Episode 3 (Featuring Martin Garcia)
Mr. Martin Garcia is a licensed professional engineer who has been qualified as an expert witness in Florida and Federal courts. He has more than 26 years of experience as a forensic engineer and 20 years of consultant experience offering expert testimony regarding accident reconstruction. He has...
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Trending Tea Mini Podcast
This is our first Paralegal Tea Time "Trending Tea Mini Podcast" on the trending topic of Immigration Law featuring Cesar M. Estela, Esq. About Attorney Cesar Estela, Esq. Cesar Martin Estela is the founder of Law Offices of Cesar Martin Estela, a law firm based in Newark, NJ, specializing in...
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SEASON 3 EPISODE 1 (FEATURING DAVID POSTOLSKI, ESQ)
David Postolski, has 17 years of experience as an attorney and is a senior partner at Gearhart Law. He is a registered patent attorney and Intellectual property (IP) attorney. David specializes in assisting inventors, creators, artists, start-ups, entrepreneurs, early-stage companies, and…
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Sneak Peak of Season 3
Join us as we explore compelling stories, expert insights, and thought-provoking conversations. Our first guest, David Postolski, Esq., an IP Law expert from Gearhart Law LLC, dives into the fascinating world of intellectual property. Don’t miss this engaging discussion and more! Support the…
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ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING PARALEGAL CONVENTION
Paralegal Tea Time is supporting the NJ Paralegal Convention. All NJ Paralegal Professionals are encouraged to attend a day of continuing education, networking and fellowship on October 18, 2024 from 8am to 4:15 pm at New Jersey Law Center, One Constitution Square, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.
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Season Episode 19 Melissa is on Hot Seat
Last episode on Season 2 of Paralegal Tea Time before Season 3 begins on January 2025 brings us with Melissa Acosta on the hot seat. Laurie Robinson interviews Melissa. Also, a Big Announcement is made on this Episode. Tune in to find out the tea!
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Season 2 Episode 18 Featuring Eda Rosa
We are joined by Eda Rosa. She is the owner of Eda Rosa LLC, a legal education and professional development training company. She also a writer of her book "Lets Talk Paralegal" available on her website and the creator of her own Podcast titled the same. She is passionate about paralegal…
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SEASON 2 EPISODE 17 )FEATURING ADAMO FERREIRA)
We discussed Criminal Law with our Special Guest, Adamo Ferreira, Esq. Adamo Ferreira is the founding member of Adamo Ferreira Esq LLC where he handles all aspects of criminal Law. For criminal law assistance, please contact Mr. Ferreria at: www.afesq.com or Office number: 201-343-1171
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SEASON-2-EPISODE-16 FEATURING-CESAR-ESTELA-ESQ
We learned so much on today’s podcast visit with our special attorney guest, Cesar Martin Estela, Esq., an Immigration Attorney who really gave us so much information on Immigration law and talked about so many resources and much more! He even recommended a good read: “A Nation of Immigrants by...
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Book Release Announcement https://a.co/d/0fIotuUO
Book Release Announcement. https://a.co/d/0fIotuUO Introducing Paralegal Tea Time's upcoming adult paralegal coloring book, designed to bring calm and creativity to the legal world! Designed for paralegal professionals, we've crafted this unique coloring book as a tool to alleviate stress…
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Spilling the Tea on Sunday - Major Announcement
Spilling the Tea on Sunday - Major Announcement
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“Paralegals on Fire” Featuring Ann Pearson
Ann Pearson stopped by to discuss her Paralegal Bootcamp and her podcast "Paralegals on Fire". She shared some great tips for all paralegals in the paralegal community. Ann Pearson can be found on [email protected] and https://www.linkedin.com/in/annpearson (DM) Special thanks to my...
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WELLNESS TIPS FOR PARALEGALS FEATURING LOYO WELLNESS
In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Jessica Kishpaugh, owner of Loyo Wellness and a former trial litigation attorney, as our special guest. Jessica shares her expert insights on the common workplace stressors and burnout that many paralegals face. Drawing from her unique background in both...
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Prenuptial Agreements and Divorce: An Expert Discussion. Jason Tuchman, Esq.
Prenuptial Agreements and Divorce: An Expert Discussion. Jason Tuchman, Esq., a distinguished Family Law Attorney and the President of the Passaic County Bar Association, provides insights into these critical legal matters, with a focus on divorce. For professional legal counsel, contact Mr....
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Women’s History Month “Mini Podcast-My Nieces Interview Me”
Women’s History Month “Mini Podcast-My Nieces Interview Me”
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Special Feature Episode: Celebrating Women's History Month
Special Feature Episode: Celebrating Women's History Month. Special thanks to the following Women In Law for supporting my business: Ayesha Hamilton, Esq. Crystal West Edwards, Esq. Deidre R. Wheatley-Liss, Esq. Kimberly A. Paton, Esq. Laura W. Kearney, Esq.
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Wellness, Professionalism and Networking in Law with Maritza Rodriguez, Esq.
Just in time for Women's History Month in March we have an Expert stop in and talk to us about Professionalism, Wellness and Networking in Legal Field. Maritza Rodriguez, Esq. is founder of Rodriguez Family Law. She is a Family Law Attorney admitted to practice in NJ, Fed. District Court of NJ…
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Artificial Intelligence and how it affects the Paralegal Profession Featuring Marissa Moran Esq.
Artificial Intelligence and how it affects the Paralegal Profession Marissa Moran, Esq. is an attorney admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, New York State, New Jersey, & the United States District Courts. She is currently a professor at CUNY in the Department of Law and Paralegal...
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Naming Trust Companies as Fiduciaries Featuring Christine M Sellitti, Esq
The Role of a Trust Company in Trust and Estates featuring special guest Christine M. Sellitti, Esq. Managing Director, Trust Officer with Peapack Wealth Management at Peapack Gladstone Bank. Christine Sellitti's experience prior to joining Peapack Gladstone Bank includes being a Co-Founder and...
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Paralegals Celebrating Disability Pride Month featuring Samantha Vitone
Ms. Vitone is a Senior Paralegal. She shares her journey about being a Paralegal who was diagnosed with a learning disability at a young age and how she was able to achieve success in life. Her goal is to bring awareness of disabilities in the Paralegal Field and to have diversity and inclusion…
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Private Investigators - Services for Law Firms
On this episode, Michele Harris of Harris Investigations, LLC. joins us to share the many services that private investigation firms can provide to paralegals and law firms. A P.I. firm can help with anything from surveillance, asset searches, background searches, process service and more. Harris...
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Personal Injury from a Paralegal's Perspective/NJSBA Paralegal Committee
On this episode, we have special guest Colson Derby, III, Chair of the New Jersey Bar Association Paralegal Committee and Personal Injury Paralegal. Colson shares his wealth of knowledge on being a paralegal in the specialized fields of personal injury and medical malpractice. In addition, we...
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FAMILY LAW- Part 2, "A PARALEGAL’S PERSPECTIVE”
Today we discuss the legal area of Family Law from a paralegal's perspective. Joining us is Jennifer Smith, an Advanced Certified Paralegal. Jennifer has held various impressive titles such as former President of the Paralegal Convention of NJ, former President of the NJ Paralegal Association and...
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“RECAPPING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH- WOMEN IN LAW"
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we invited Kimberly Paton, Esq. to discuss the topic of “Women in Law." Specifically, Ms. Paton discusses owning a successful law practice and her personal journey through the practice of law as a woman. Kimberly Paton, Esq. is the Managing Member at The...
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Family Law - Divorce After the Holidays - Part 1
In our Part I discussion of the hot topic of Family Law, Maurice Giro, Esq. joins us to discuss the spike in divorce cases after the holidays and other important information surrounding divorce procedure in New Jersey courts. Mr. Giro is a partner and managing member of Giro Attorneys at Law, LLP...
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Estate Planning - To Will or Not to Will? - Part 2
This is Part II of our discussion where we explore the importance of having your estate plan in order during your lifetime. Joining us is Crystal West Edwards, Esq., who is a Partner at Porzio Bromberg & Newman, PC, located in Morristown, NJ. She is the Department Chair of the Wealth Preservation...
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Estate Planning - To Will or Not to Will? - Part 1
Today we discuss the important topic of Estate Planning with John M. Elias, Esq., Partner at Porzio Bromberg & Newman, P.C. in Morristown, New Jersey. Mr. Elias takes us through "Estate Planning 101" to answer our questions regarding the basics of getting your affairs in order. Mr. Elias is in…
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The "Paralegal Tea Time" podcast is a great resource for paralegals and legal professionals. Created by Melissa Acosta of Melissa Acosta Freelance Paralegal Services LLC and Jessica Williams of Williams Paralegal Services, the podcast provides a platform for discussions on hot topics and other relevant issues in the legal industry. Now co-hosted by Melissa Acosta and Laurie A. Robinson (President of the New Jersey Paralegal Convention), it continues to serve as a forum for insightful conversations tailored to paralegals.THE CONTENTS OF THIS PODCAST ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE LEGAL ADVICE
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