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May 8, 2025
Linda McGrath-Cruz, a paralegal veteran with 28 years of experience and the founder of Perfectly Paralegal, shares her insights on balancing education and fun in the paralegal field. She discusses unique continuing education opportunities aboard cruise ships, merging networking with leisure. Linda explains how her experiences have shaped practical teaching methods, highlighting community support among paralegals. She emphasizes the importance of innovative learning paths and personal branding for career advancement, making paralegal education both engaging and effective.
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Linda's Paralegal Career Journey
- Linda McGrath-Cruz has 28 years of paralegal experience including working in medical malpractice and defense.
- She notably worked in-house at Royal Caribbean for many years before moving into teaching full-time at St. Johns River State College.
Leverage Paralegal Facebook Network
- Join the Perfectly Paralegal Facebook group with over 31,000 paralegals for support and resource sharing.
- Use the group to find answers and commiserate with paralegals across various practice areas and levels of experience.
Paralegal Cruise Combines Learning and Fun
- The Paralegals Navigating Perilous Waters Cruise offers CLE credits combined with fun activities like chocolate tastings and cocktail parties.
- Attendees can enjoy networking while visiting destinations like Dominican Republic and Bahamas on the cruise.