Recently I spoke on Shared Values at the semi-annual meeting of the North Carolina Paralegal Association in Wilmington, North Carolina. This group of very dedicated men and women put on some excellent meetings that are designed to improve their skills and provide additional information that will help them succeed at what they do best.

They believe that knowledge is not only about technical skills but soft skills as well as evidenced by their willingness to have me speak on a value system for working and in their personal life.

More importantly and what amazed me was the attendence. As far as I know there were 140+ paralegals attending, most of whom paid for their own way! During this time of economic hardship the fact that these paralegals care enough about themselves and their career to attend on their own dime speaks well of this profession.

People ask me why I believe paralegals are Soaring Eagles. You only have to go to one of these meetings and talk to these talented individuals to find out that they soar higher and better than anyone else. How fortunate the profession of law has been to have the paralegal professional in its midst.