Shaping Workplace Culture: A Conversation with Lawyers and Paralegals

Shaping Workplace Culture: A Conversation with Lawyers and Paralegals

Release Date: 7/8/2022
Recording Available 7-14 Days After Event Date
Format Length CLE Eligible
Video Roundtable 60 min. No

How can attorneys and paralegals build a thriving workplace that is mission-driven and collaborative? Whether you work in a large firm or solo practice, there are certain factors which have a profound influence on creating workplace culture. During this roundtable, lawyers and paralegals will offer their perspectives on the qualities that shape an effective work environment, including:

Discussion Topics

  • Office Mission and Building a Team
  • Effective Time Management
  • Communication, Including Sharing Feedback
  • Leadership and Collaboration

This roundtable is free, and members are encouraged to participate with their paralegals.

This roundtable is presented by the Paralegals Conference Committee and features speakers from the upcoming 2022 Paralegals Virtual Conference and Webcast being held August 10-11, 2022.


This roundtable is available only to AILA members and not CLE eligible. AILA University Video Roundtables are free learning opportunities for AILA members provided via a weekly schedule of live video programming for members to come together from across the country and world to discuss hot topics and network with colleagues in the field. Video Roundtables are part of AILA University programming and each session is hosted by faculty selected for their expertise.

Sandra Bruno, Paralegal Conference Committee Vice Chair, Ithaca, NY

Madiha Khan, Paralegal, Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP, San Francisco, CA

Diana Mateo, Paralegal, Immigrant Advocacy Program, Legal Aid Justice Center, Falls Church, VA

The speaker's/author's views do not necessarily represent the views of AILA, nor do they constitute legal advice or representation. Practice tips provided are based on the speaker's/author's experiences and the current state of the law. Please be sure to conduct legal research and analysis for your unique situation as the law changes quickly and experiences may differ from your own.