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Speaking Engagements

UPCOMING SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Preparing Students for Graduation and Beyond, Co-Presenter
American Association for Paralegal Education (AAFPE) 41st National Conference
in Orlando, Florida
October 12-15, 2022
Licensing Paralegals – National Perspective: Where Are We and Where Are We Going?,
Co-Presenter
American Association for Paralegal Education (AAFPE) 41st National Conference
in Orlando, Florida
October 12-15, 2023

CONTINUAL SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

The Bottom Line: Protecting Paralegal Fees and Generating Higher Fees through Efficient Utilization of Paralegals
University of San Diego (USD) Paralegal Program Internship Class
2015 – present
Job Hunting in the Legal Arena
San Diego County Public Law Library
2014 – present
Regular Guest Speaker, Cuyamaca College
Miramar College, UCSD, USD, Southwestern College
2007 – present

PAST SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

So You Have Graduated, Now What?
National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) – The Paralegal Association
 June 25, 2022
Job Hunting in the Legal Arena
San Diego County Public Law Library
May 10, 2022
Knowledge is Power–Let’s Talk About Certifications, Professional Development Track Webinar
San Diego Paralegal Association (SDPA) Bridging the Gap Conference
April 23, 2022
Paralegal Pathways: Paralegal Manager
California Alliance of Paralegal Associations (CAPA) GOAL Leadership Development
March 26, 2022
Technical Competency, Cybersecurity & Ethical Obligations with Remote Work
Oklahoma Paralegal Association, Annual Meeting and Seminar
November 13, 2021
Elder Abuse Community Forum, Emcee/Facilitator
Filipino American Chamber Business Network
October 27, 2021
Test-Drive: Is This Career for Me? Exploring Careers in Law, Career Panel
MiraCosta College
October 21, 2021
5 Tips for A Stellar Resume Workshop + Career Coaching Session
The Women’s Network-San Diego State University Chapter
October 20, 2021
The Paralegal of the Future: Why Business Intelligence & Professional Development Matter
American Association for Paralegal Education (AAFPE) 40th National Conference
October 8, 2021
The Solutionist Mindset: Where Legal Project Management Meets Legal Operations Creating the Future Paraprofessional
International Practice Management Association
October 14, 2021
From FEARS to FIERCE, SUE Talks
Connected Women of Influence-San Diego
October 12, 2021
Employee Benefits Law for Paralegals, MCLE Presenter
National Business Institute – Institute for Paralegal Education
September 30, 2021
Paralegal Pathways: Leadership & Professional Development, Co-Presenter
Inland Counties Association of Paralegals Educational Conference
September 25, 2021
So, You Want to Be a Paralegal
NALA – The Paralegal Association
September 22, 2021
The Power of Connection, Commencement Speaker – Moving Up Ceremony
Stockbridge American International School
June 4, 2021
FWN 100 Pinay Girls Who Will One Day Influence the World
Filipina Women’s Network
May 4 & 11, 2021
Job Hunting in the Legal Arena
San Diego County Public Law Library
March 23, 2021
Capstone Reboot: A Practical Approach for the New Normal
AAFPE 39th National Conference
November 6, 2020.
The Power of YOU: Building A Life That Will Move, Touch and Inspire
Chicago Paralegal Association and SDPA
July 8, 2020
The Power of YOU: Building A Life That Will Move, Touch and Inspire
SDPA
May 19, 2020.
The Power of YOU: Advocating for Yourself
One Legal Virtual Conference
February 24, 2020
The Power of YOU: Building A Life That Will Move, Touch and Inspire
Arabic Translators
January 19, 2020
Job Hunting in the Legal Arena
San Diego County Public Law Library
December 9, 2019
Mentoring Matters: Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable
CAPA GOAL Leadership Development Academy
November 13, 2019
Re-careering: Own your POWER and Uncover the Superhero in YOU
NALA – The Paralegal Association
November 12, 2019
Ladies, Leadership & Legislation, Winners Circle Roundtable Facilitator
National Association of Asian American Professionals
October 17, 2019
The Power of YOU: Building A Life That Will Move, Touch and Inspire, Workshop Coordinator
Silayan Filipina National Organization Karilagan Youth Leadership Program, (Bonita Public Library)
August 11, 2019
The Power of YOU: Building A Life That Will Move, Touch and Inspire, Workshop Coordinator
Silayan Filipina National Organization Karilagan Youth Leadership Program, (Mira Mesa High School)
 September 20, 2019
Job Hunting in the Legal Arena
San Diego County Public Law Library
June 10, 2019
Mentoring Matters: Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable
One Legal Live Virtual Conference
March 27, 2019
Human Trafficking Conference, Emcee & Event Coordinator
SDPA
January 12, 2019
Civic Engagement
4S Ranch Girl Scout Troop, San Diego
November 6, 2018
Insight in the Ranch, Event Co-Producer
Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of San Diego
November 3, 2018
UniPro-Ugnayan Leadership Conference, Workshop Facilitator
Silayan Filipina National Organization Karilagan Youth Leadership Program
November 3, 2018
Career & Technology Conference, Co-Emcee & Session Moderator
SDPA
October 13, 2018
Put Your Career Into Second Gear – Get a Certified, Webinar Panelist
CAPA GOAL Leadership Development Academy
August 8, 2018
Where There Is Vision, There is Life, Vision Board Workshop Coordinator
Silayan Filipina National Organization Karilagan Youth Leadership Program
August 5, 2018
ERISA 101: Fiduciary Investment Basics & Compliance MCLE
CAPA
June 23, 2018
Job Hunting in the Legal Arena
San Diego County Public Law Library
June 11, 2018
Spring Into Action: Civic Engagement Conference, Event Organizer and Co-Emcee
Silayan Filipina National Organization Karilagan Youth Leadership Program
May 19, 2018
ERISA 101: A Closer Look at Employee Benefits Law, Webinar
NALA – The Paralegal Association
March 28, 2018
Human Trafficking Conference, Emcee & Event Coordinator
SDPA
March 10, 2018
How to Reach the Highest Step on Paralegal Career Ladder- Power of YOU: Building a Career That Will Move, Touch & Inspire, Webinar
NALA – The Paralegal Association (Southwest Florida Paralegal Association)
October 18, 2017
Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable, Lunch Keynote
Los Angeles Paralegal Association Annual October Conference
October 7, 2017
Student Section Conference, Keynote Speaker
Orange County Paralegal Association
September 23, 2017
The Legal Educational Conference 2017, Essence of the Legal Profession in California, Guest Speaker
UC Riverside Paralegal Program
May 6, 2017
Student Section Conference, Keynote Speaker
Orange County Paralegal Association
March 4, 2017
The Changing Role of the Paralegal – Career Insights, UCTV –
University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Extension Paralegal Program Interview
June 16, 2017
Career Panel, Panelist,
Miramar College Paralegal Program
November 19, 2016
DISRUPT: Loud. Proud. Leading Without A Doubt Book Reading, Featured Author
Filipina Women’s Network
October 13, 2016
Certified Paralegal Information Session, Panelist
University of San Diego (USD) Paralegal Program
July 11, 2016
The Power of You
Miramar College Paralegal Program
June 18, 2016
Paralegal Panel, Panelist – Interviewing
USD Paralegal Program
March 5, 2014
Job Hunting in the Legal Arena
San Diego County Public Law Library
December 6, 2013
Project ME: Developing Your Paralegal Power Playbook
CAPA Leadership Conference
November 2, 2013
The Bottom Line: Protecting Paralegal Fees and Generating Higher Fees through Efficient Utilization of Paralegals, Career Boost Camp & Pro Bono Fair
SDPA & San Diego County Bar Association
October 22, 2013
Ethics for the Legal Team
USD Paralegal Program
October 16, 2013
Ethics for the Legal Team
Paralegal Rainmakers Bootcamp
September 21, 2013
The Bottom Line: Protecting Paralegal Fees and Generating Higher Fees through Efficient Utilization of Paralegals
Paralegal Rainmakers Summit
July 26, 2013
Leaders of Today, Innovators of Tomorrow: Creating Dynamic Leaders and Taking Your Association to the Next Level and Beyond
NALA – The Paralegal Association 38th Annual Convention
July 11, 2013
Job Hunting in the Legal Arena
San Diego County Public Law Library
June 10, 2013
Project ME: Developing Your Paralegal Power Playbook
University of California San Diego (UCSD) Extension Paralegal Program
June 1, 2013
Job Hunting in the Legal Arena
San Diego County Public Law Library
December 18, 2012
Commencement Speaker
UCSD Extension Paralegal Program
September 13, 2012
Job Hunting in the Legal Arena
San Diego County Public Law Library
July 13, 2012
Paralegal Panel, Panelist – Civil Litigation
UCSD Extension Paralegal Program
October 4, 2011
Conflicts of Interest and Ethics
San Diego Legal Secretaries Association
February 28, 2011
Legal Secretaries Training Course
San Diego Legal Secretaries Association
September 29, 2010
e-Discovery 101 for the Legal Professional
Mary Alexander Publications and Seminars
December 5, 2009
Ethics for the Legal Team
Miramar College
November 14, 2009
Federal Civil Procedure
Mary Alexander Publications and Seminars
September 26, 2009
Increasing Your Association’s Visibility in Your Community
NALA – The Paralegal Association 34th Annual Convention
July 9, 2009
Commencement Speaker
UCSD Extension Paralegal Program
June 25, 2009
Ethical Decision-making in the Workplace
U.S. Navy, 32nd Street Legal Command
April 16, 2008