S2E68 - 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 quietly becoming the most valuable players in law firms.

What You’ll Learn:How to navigate the paralegal profession's shifting identityHow to structure case management from intake to tri...