Debra Monke, ACP
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Noon - 2 pm Central Time
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Conference ID–2952
Hopefully, you
want to be the best paralegal there is. But there are many options, and
sometimes we get bogged down with work. Who has time to think about
career development? This presentation has tips on how to develop your
career to the maximum potential – whether you are new to the field, or
have been working for many years and need to perk up your interest. The
presentation will outline resources, things to do, and how to go about
making yourself more marketable. How to prepare for change and how to
keep enjoyment in your work environment will also be covered.
Debra J. Monke
A paralegal for over 30 years, Deb graduated from Illinois State
University majoring in Legal Studies and Political Science. She has
also obtained a variety of paralegal and insurance professional
designations, including Intellectual Property Specialist designation.
She is currently the Intellectual Property Administrator for State Farm.
Her joy since the early ‘80s has been serving the paralegal profession
as a volunteer. Deb was co-founder and charter president of the Central
Illinois Paralegal Profession. She has served in many positions with
the National Association of Legal Assistants, including President. She
has had articles published in several legal journals and newsletters.
Deb has also had the opportunity to travel the country giving
presentations regarding the paralegal profession, intellectual property
and career development. She is an adjunct instructor of paralegal
studies at Illinois State University and also served on ISU’s Legal
Studies Advisory Council. Deb is one of the featured individuals in the
recently published textbook “Introduction to Paralegal Studies – A
Critical Thinking Approach."
